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Only months after the conclusion of a seemingly endless election cycle, Los Angeles County voters in several cities will return to the polls on March 5, March 12, April 5 and May 21 to decide the fate of taxes, term limits, pension changes, and marijuana.
March 5
The Burbank Unified School District is proposing Measure S, which would allow the district to borrow $110 million in bonds to improve technology throughout the district, repair school roofs and plumbing, and replace aging portable buildings with new classrooms. To finance the bonds, Burbank property owners would pay an additional $5 annually in parcel taxes on top of the existing rate of $50 per $100,000 of the assessed property value. The parcel tax, initially instituted for 25 years in 1997, would also be extended by 16 years through 2038.
Voters in the City of Los Angeles will be asked about two issues: a sales tax increase and pension changes. The city is proposing Measure A, which would increase the city's sales tax rate by one half-cent to 9.5 percent. The estimated $215 million in annual revenue would be used to reduce the city's growing structural deficit. Charter Amendment B would, if approved, allow former General Services security personnel who are in the process of being transferred into the Los Angeles Police Department to purchase retirement credit in the LAPD's Fire and Police Pension Plan.
In Monterey Park, voters will determine whether to alter the city's utility tax structure and institute term limits for city officials. In order to continue the city's two-percent residential and five-percent commercial utility taxes, Measure DD would update the tax code language to include modern technology. Measure EE asks voters whether city councilmembers, the city treasurer and the city clerk should be limited to two consecutive four-year terms, with the opportunity to run again after two years out of office.
March 12
Facing an impending $2 million deficit, the South Pasadena Unified School District is calling on voters to renew a 2009 parcel tax, set to expire this June. The annual tax rate is $288 for single parcels and $95 for each unit in four-plex parcels, which is used to support 27 teachers and 12 student services positions. The mail-in ballots were sent to property owners in January and are due by election day.
April 9
The Burbank City Council is asking residents to approve a special tax on sewer and refuse services to subsidize reduced rates for low-income residents who are elderly or permanently disabled. If approved via mail-in ballot, ratepayers would be charged a two-percent tax on their water and sewer bill to cover the cost of the program. The ballot designation is Measure S – not to be confused with the March 5 Burbank Unified School District Measure S.
May 21
City of Los Angeles voters will determine how to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. In response to the city council's decision to ban all dispensaries last July, three measures have qualified for the ballot. The first initiative would allow dispensaries registered with the city before 2007 to continue to operate, about 100 shops. The second initiative permits all dispensaries to operate—including the 500+ shops entering into business after 2007—and raises their tax rate from $50 to $60 per $1,000 in gross receipts. The city council qualified a third initiative, which allows pre-2007 dispensaries to continue to operate; institutes the $60 tax per $1,000 in gross receipts; and establishes requirements for distance from schools, libraries and parks.
VICA encourages all business leaders to vote in their respective municipal elections, in order to establish a better business climate in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. More information about these measures can be found on the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's website (http://www.lavote.net).


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Hey Guys,
I'm a recovering disc-hoarder who took some time off for family stuff (2-3 years)... Upon returning there are more than twice as many disc companies and lines as there when I took my hiatus. I don't necessarily have the time anymore to go out and test 50 different discs, so I'm hoping somebody can point me in the right direction. I've seen all the flight charts out there, so I have a sense, but with different plastics/mold inconsistencies/etc, I thought Id just ask.
My bag has been pretty set for a few years with the exception of one spot.. strait to over-stable midrange... Something that can handle a little wind go strait and fade as it slows.
-Live at altitude where things are more stable.
-I prefer higher end plastic (z/CE/champ) that I can use as flippies when older. New Gold Latitude platic and 11x Teebird with wavy color are some of the better plastics in my opinion.
-I have 400+ distance with my teebird and 325+ with my Wizard.
Current discs: Champ Boss, 11x teebird, beat CE QJLS (river to replace when necessary), Z comet (newer and flippier), Wizards (Newer and flippier). (drones and spirits on windy days).
Discs I've tested:
-Squall really liked this disc. Was in the bag for a bit, but is there something better? (most flight charts have these as understable but I find them fairly neutral?
-Buzzz also liked this....want a bit more fade/wind resistance
-Old mold element ... too much overlap with comet.
-Champ Roc - Too overstable at max weight.
-Wasp - Just didn't work for me
OK, so I think I understand most older Discraft, Innova, millenium and Gateway... with the new companies, what is the "teebird" of midrange?
Thanks in advance,

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Jsw wrote:The shots are not that bad.
With all due respect, most women tend to overplay things that their husbands haven't experienced themselves(i.e. pregnancy is always a safe bet). They milk it for all its worth. Its in their handbook of evilness to prey on our ignorance. be aware.
LOL Words of wisdom JSW.
Dude, I just had a bat in our house a couple days ago. I smacked it onto the floor twice before I caught it in a little net my kids have for butterflies. Now I'm a little freaked thinking it could have bitten me. We've been in our house about 9 years, and this is like the 5th bat. Cannot figure out how the heck he got in. Good luck with the shots.


text: February In Chicago - The Best Time to Go Topless February 3, 2009 12:00 AM Few would argue that Chicago in February is as close to Santa Claus's neighborhood as people would like to get. What better time of the year than to bundle up in a winter coat, wrap yourself in a scarf, put on a pair of mittens and head to the legendary Chicago Auto Show to view a special exhibit of historic convertibles. Convertibles are as much a symbols of Americana as drive-in restaurants and drive-in theaters. You might also be surprised to know that Chicago is our country's third largest convertible market! The Chicago Auto Show is the nation's largest automotive exposition, utilizing 1.2 million sq. ft. of the McCormick Place Convention Center on the city's lakefront. Through the years the famous Volo Auto Museum, sometimes referred to as "America's Largest Toy Box," has exhibited various vehicles from its collection of over 300 high-performance and Hollywood show cars. This year it's exhibiting nine special convertibles, ranging from a 1915 Ford T Speedster to a 2007 Ford Hertz Shelby. Volo's display is on the main floor, situated in the North Hall. The rest of the display consists of: 1932 Duesenburg Dual-cowl Phantom (the most expensive car in the world at the time and only sold to very affluent millionaires and movie stars). 1936 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster playboy car of the '30s. A very rare 1957 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible with the "J" option (three two-barrel carburetors and one of the fastest cars of the '50s). 1961 Corvette Roadster with twin four-barrel carburetors and a four-speed gearbox. 1963 Lincoln four-door Convertible (widely believed to have been the only factory four-door convertible built since WWII). 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible (Carol Shelby's self-proclaimed favorite). 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible powered by a 375-horsepower L78 V8. According to Greg Grams, president and owner of the Volo Auto Museum, "Anybody can look at a vehicle and nod their head approvingly at its styling, but only a convertible can universally put a smile across one's face." With the economy (and public) suffering the way it is few things offer an escape-albeit it a limited one. Touring an exhibit of vehicles representing a happier lifestyle is truly one of those escapes. You may not actually be topless, but the cars will! The Chicago Auto Show is open to the public Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 22. For more information on the Chicago Auto Show, visit www.chicagoautoshow.com. For more information on all the attractions found at Volo Auto Museum's 30-acre facilities go to its Web site at www.volocars.com or call 815/385-3644 or contact owner Greg Grams at(815-245-3938. Back to News


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Bioimpedance as a Tool for Fluid Management in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patients
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Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that regular monitoring of BIA adds value to the management of fluid status in PD patients
Objectives of the study: The objective is to show that in patients where the additional information of body composition is available to the clinician that the ECFv is maintained within pre-agreed limits, ~ 1 liter, over the observation period of 12 months.
Low peritoneal ultrafiltration, and by inference low sodium removal, is associated with worse outcomes in PD. Equally, excessive fluid removal is a risk factor for dehydration and loss of residual renal function. Current guidelines have advocated a daily UF volume of 1litre; their blunt application could lead to either inappropriate early loss of residual function or modality transfer. There is a significant need for evidence on how to best manage fluid status in PD patients, both in terms of an appropriate clinical strategy and also a simple but reproducible tool to guide clinicians in how to apply this strategy.
It is likely that BIA will become the standard tool to aid clinicians in assessing fluid status. It is simple to perform, intervention studies have demonstrated its ability to identify changes in fluid status in response to changes in therapy and it is a powerful predictor of patient survival. There is, however a clear need at this stage for proof of principle studies to establish its true potential for added value in the routine management of patients.
Body composition changes spontaneously with time on PD. Short term changes in hydration (specifically extracellular fluid volume, ECFv) combined with medium term changes in muscle and fat make it difficult for the clinician to be sure if fluid status is stable. It is anticipated that regular BIA measurements will aid the clinician in managing this problem over and above monitoring of weight and fluid status. By randomizing patients into two groups who have regular BIA measurements, one of which the BIA data is available to the clinician it will be possible to see if these spontaneous changes in body composition can be accounted for.
|Fluid Status Peritoneal Dialysis
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Developing Bioimpedance (BIA) as a Tool for Fluid Management in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Validation Study
- Extra-cellular Fluid Volume (ECFv) determined from BIA to be maintained within pre-agreed limit of 1 liter. [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
- Blood pressure control and residual urine volume. [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
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|Study Start Date:
|January 2009
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|January 2011
PD patients with residual renal function >200ml with BIA monitor.
PD patients with residual renal function <200ml with BIA monitor.
PD patients with residual renal function >200ml without BIA monitor
PD patients with residual renal function <200ml without BIA monitor
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|16 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- All PD patients who are clinically stable
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients planning discontinuation of PD within 6 months.
- Patients who are unable to give consent.
- Patients who have peritonitis the last 30 days prior to study enrollment.
- Patients who are pregnant.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00801112
|Contact: Simon J Davies, MD FRCP
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|Contact: Kay B Tan, MB MRCP
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|University Hospital of North Staffordshire
|Not yet recruiting
|Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, ST4 7LN
|Contact: Simon J Davies, MD FRCP +44(0)1782 554164 email@example.com
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|Simon J Davies, MD FRCP
|University Hospital of North Staffordshire
|Responsible Party:
|Professor Simon Davies, University Hospital of North Staffordshire
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00801112 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|December 2, 2008
|Last Updated:
|December 2, 2008
Keywords provided by University Hospital of North Staffordshire:
Fluid status
Peritoneal Dialysis
Extra-cellular fluid volume
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Anode|ION|JOKERi|MD2|FD|TD|PD|LEGENDaParks wrote:If the posts on this forum are any indication, the PD is like a Teebird with sunshine coming out of its butthole so hard that it flies faster.
jtowneagle wrote:When I say mixed reviews of the pd I mean some people say it is like a longer teebird and some say it is like an eagle. I want something I can s curve flatten a turnover and hyzer.
JR wrote:Orc and OLF are full on drivers nothing tweener about them.
JR wrote:The term tweener means a disc that is on the border of two different classes of discs like half mid half FW driver for example a Stalker and a Squall or the PD that is part FW part driver. The Beast too is a full bore driver. But it ain't a tweener and yes it bridges the gap between the Destro and the Eagle nicely and it can s-curve. .
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Adduci placed on seven-day concussion list
HOUSTON -- The Rangers have placed outfielder Jim Adduci on the seven-day concussion disabled list and recalled infielder/outfielder Ryan Rua from Triple-A Round Rock. Rua, a right-handed hitter, went into the lineup on Friday night, batting fifth and playing first base against Astros left-hander Brett Oberholtzer.
But the Rangers are planning to play him as much as possible, even against right-handed pitching.
"He has come here to play," manager Ron Washington said. "We're going to look at him and see what he has to offer. His bat is the big appeal."
Rua has played all four infield positions and left field in his Minor League career since being drafted in the 18th round of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft out of Lake Erie (Oh.) College. Washington said he'll most likely play first and left field although second base is his best position.
"I'm pretty comfortable at all of them," Rua said. "Whatever they want me to do. This is my life-long dream."
Rua was hitting .306 with 26 doubles, 18 home runs and 74 RBIs in a combined 129 games for Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock this season. He had a .378 on-base percentage and a .488 slugging percentage.
He is the third player from the 2011 draft to join the Rangers along with pitchers Nick Martinez and Phil Klein.
Adduci hit his head when he tumbled over second baseman Rougned Odor while making a terrific running catch in the fourth inning of Thursday's game. Adduci fell hard on the warning track in foul territory and banged the back of his head. He then slid head-first into the padded wall in front of the stands.
The Rangers reported that Adduci was experiencing "concussion-like" symptoms on Friday and he remained behind at the team hotel. He may resume baseball activities in the next few days.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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With Alvarez returning, DeSclafani optioned
MIAMI -- The return of Henderson Alvarez to the mound on Saturday meant there was going to be the odd man out of the Marlins' pitching staff.
Anthony DeSclafani was the one, being optioned to Triple-A New Orleans, the team announced after Friday night's 3-2 loss to the D-backs.
The 24-year-old was recalled on Aug. 8 amidst a flurry of moves that included the trade of Jacob Turner to the Cubs. DeSclafani appeared in two games for the Marlins and struck out three batters. His last outing was against the Cardinals on Wednesday.
DeSclafani has had three stints with Miami this year, the first two as a starter. In five starts across May and June, he went 1-2 with a 7.40 ERA.
For the Zephyrs this year, he's compiled a 2-3 record while posting a 3.09 ERA and holding batters to a .222 average.
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(UPDATED COVERAGE, 3:28 p.m.) Importers of Mexican and Peruvian asparagus expect markets to strengthen in December.
The Giumarra Cos., Los Angeles, began bringing in asparagus from the Obregon region of Mexico in October through Giumarra Borquez LLC, its joint venture with Caborca, Mexico-based Campo Pablo Borquez, said James Paul, asparagus and avocado salesman.
"It's been a very good season so far," Paul said.
"We've had very high quality, and we expect it to even improve as we head into December, thanks to cooler temperatures."
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Carb Americas Inc. will import asparagus from Peru only until January, when it will add product from Mexico, said Jeff Friedman, president.
The only wrinkle in November for Giumarra was slightly small sizing, but Paul also expected that to change as temperatures continue to fall.
"We expect to have a higher percentage of larges," he said.
Shipments from Obregon should last through the first week of January, when production shifts to Caborca, Paul said. In about March, the company's deal will switch back to Obregon.
Giumarra Borquez expects to ship about 30% more Mexican asparagus this season, Paul said. Industry-wide, however, he expects volumes to be down, due in part to fewer expected imports from Peru.
Thanksgiving markets were running just as predicted in mid-November, with boxes fetching $24-28, Paul said. Those prices will likely go up because of the expected lower volumes.
On Nov. 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported prices of $19-20 for 11-pound cartons of bunched jumbo and extra-large asparagus from Peru. Large and standard received $20.50-21, and small received $16.75-18.50.
"Demand is excellent," he said. "The price will certainly climb into the $30s, if not higher, for the month of December," he said.
Friedman also expected strong markets in December.
"It's no secret that Peru is shipping less volume into the U.S." than in the past several years, he said.
"Air freight is high, and Peruvian shippers want high f.o.b.s."
Though fall and winter Peruvian volumes are expected to be lower, year-to-date volumes through Nov. 17 are up, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 125 million pounds had shipped, up from 103 million pounds last year at the same time.
In the week ending Nov. 17, about 3.2 million pounds of asparagus were imported from Peru, comparable to last year at the same time.
Prices will likely be in the low $20s in December, Friedman said. They will rise throughout the month and could reach the low $30s by Christmas.


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Forgive the semi-sounding sales pitch here, but how would you like to own a prime piece of real estate right next to Williams-Brice Stadium?
Just a small catch: it's on four wheels. Larger catch: it's a 270 square foot train cart.
That's right, one of the famous Cockaboose train cars is on sale for $299,000. They don't go up for sale, so it's a rare opportunity to purchase an iconic piece of University of South Carolina fandom.
The caboose has one bathroom, a small kitchen, and room inside and out to tailgate.
We just hope you don't mind the noise during gameday or 70,000+ fans trampling your lawn.
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Incorporated in July, the directors of the not-for-profit Fort Wayne Culinary Institute hope to buy the mostly vacant historic building at 825 Barr St. and convert it into classrooms that will provide students the skills needed to run a restaurant – with a ground-floor restaurant in which they can put those skills to use while generating the income needed to sustain the program and provide start-up grants to food-related entrepreneurs.
Ivy Tech, which already provides culinary instruction, has tentatively pledged to participate, as has Arts United. Both organizations are represented on the board, which also includes Leadership Fort Wayne Director Cheri Becker, Karl Bandemer of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. and City Councilman Tom Smith, R-1st.
The proposed location is appropriate, because Barr Street has been identified with food since the 1830s, when city father Sam Hanna donated land there for a public market and city hall. At a cost of $20,000, permanent pavilions were built in 1910 but were town down in the late 1950s, and market activity there has been sporadic ever since.
But now a downtown public market committee created a few years ago with the help of the city and the Downtown Improvement District has identified the building at 315 E. Washington Blvd. as the preferred site of a year-round enclosed market that would also feature outside pavilions reminiscent of the good old days.
The city paid $30,000 to bring a well-known consultant to town in 2011, and he ultimately recommended putting the facility in Lawton Park, in part to reduce start-up costs. But isolating the market north of the confluence of the three rivers generated little enthusiasm, said board member Angie Quinn.
A market on Barr Street would not only be historically appropriate but would make
practical sense, she said – especially if a culinary institute is just a block away.
Jason Smith, who helped create a local restaurant and bar, is executive director of the Culinary Institute and hopes to be operational a year from now. Its first year could see the graduation of 12 students, sales of $975,000 and distribution of $100,000 in start-up grants, and Smith's business plan calls for the operation to be self-sustaining. Quinn has a similar goal for the market. Both facilities would have some excess space that could generate rental income.
But both projects will need some help with start-up costs first.
Quinn put market start-up costs at about $650,000. As for the institute, it must buy the building and spend another $750,000 in renovations. Smith has been talking to potential private donors, but like Quinn also hopes to attract public funds – such as capital improvement dollars or money from the city's Legacy fund, some of which is earmarked for downtown educational uses.
Tom Smith, who will have something to say about such things in his role as councilman, likes the idea.
"Working with Ivy Tech is a winner. If we can pull this off it will be the talk of the town," he said. "This could continue the transformation of downtown. People like the idea."
Attorney Andy Boxberger, president of the Arts United Board, certainly does.
"It's really exciting. We're here to support the arts and culture, and culinary arts are an art form," he said, noting financial support may be available down the line.
With other restaurants and cultural attractions already nearby, the presence of the Culinary Institute and year-round market on Barr Street would indeed continue the momentum that been building downtown for the past several years. Jason Smith said the Institute's restaurant would offer "new American" cuisine at affordable prices, creating up to 25 jobs. The proposed combination of culinary arts training and entrepreneurship could be unique in the nation, he said.
Whether such cool, symbiotic ideas are enough to attract the needed investment remains to be seen. One person who has been asked for a contribution toward the Culinary Institute said he is interested and supportive but not yet ready to commit. But there's no denying the appeal of projects that pay homage to the city's past while working to boost its future, and with so many credible people and institutions involved, the creation of a culinary corridor in downtown Fort Wayne is an idea that can't be dismissed as half-baked.


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DIY Totoro Plush Tutorial
Hello all! Today, I put together a fun tutorial for you: DIY Totoro Plush Tutorial. It's a little different than the Totoros I made earlier, but still just as cute. The pattern I created is more simple and the materials are cheap and easy to find. The finished plush will ...Read More →


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West African Chicken and Peanut Stew
with Chiles, Ginger and Green Onions
Phase One Appetizers and Condiments
Pan Roasted Hummus from Simply Yummy Goodness (use red pepper or celery dippers for phase one)
Baba Ghanoush from Daily Unadventures in Cooking
Roasted Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes from Nami Nami
Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Cannellini Beans from AskGeorgie.com
Watercress Pesto from Cook (almost) Anything At Least Once (eat over fish or chicken for phase one)
Tomatillo Salsa from My Columbian Recipes (skip the sugar or use Splenda)
Cajun Roasted Chickpeas from Whistlestop Cafe Cooking
My Perfect Guacamole from Unami Girl (use red pepper or celery dippers for phase one)
Toasted Cumin Hummus from 5 Second Rule (use red pepper or celery dippers for phase one)
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail from Simply Yummy Goodness
Roasted Chickpeas from A Fridge Full of Food
Caprese Bites from My Kitchen Addiction
Marinated Mushrooms from One Perfect Bite (skip the sugar, or use Splenda)
Phase One Salads and Salad Dressings
Green Goddess Dressing from Life's Ambrosia
Spa Caesar Dressing from Pen and Fork
Roasted Purple Cauliflower and Arugula Salad from Food Blogga
Broccoli Winter Slaw from Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef
Smoked Salmon Salad with Caper Vinaigrette from Life's Ambrosia
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing from Life's Ambrosia
Phase One Soups, Stews, and Chilis
Ground Beef and Sauerkraut Soup from Kalyn's Kitchen
Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup with Ham and Sherry Vinegar from Kalyn's Kitchen
Split Pea Soup with Ham, Bay Leaves, Epazote, and Red Bell Pepper from Kalyn's Kitchen
Ground Turkey and Bean Stew with Cumin, Green Chiles, and Cilantro from Kalyn's Kitchen
Mexican Red Lentil Stew with Lime and Cilantro from Kalyn's Kitchen
Green Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk from Lisa's Kitchen (use olive oil and light coconut milk for South Beach Diet)
Crock Pot Split Pea, Lentil, and Sausage Soup from Eat This (leave out carrots for phase one)
Broccoli Rabe, White Bean, and Parmesan Soup from TasteFood
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup from 28 Cooks
Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sausage from A Dash of Sass
Phase One Vegetables or Side Dishes
Cauliflower "Rice" with Fried Onions and Sumac from Kalyn's Kitchen
Braised Cauliflower with Garlic and Anchovies from Kalyn's Kitchen
Spicy Brussels Sprouts from Dianne's Dishes
Pan-Browned Brussels Sprouts from The Dabble (use olive oil instead of butter)
Cauliflower Poppers from Foodie Reflections
Crispy Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Salt from Daily Unadventures in Cooking
Simple But Sensational Baked Fennel from The Crispy Cook
Roasted Cabbage with Lemon from Eat.Repeat
Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower, or Brussels Sprouts from A Mingling of Tastes
Green Beans with Lemon and Shallots from Two Peas and Their Pod
Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts from What's Gaby Cooking?
Roasted Cruciferous Vegetables with Cannellini Beans
Phase One Chicken, Meat, or Fish Entrees
Creole-Seasoned and Pan-Fried Pork Cutlets with Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Salsa from Kalyn's Kitchen
West African Chicken and Peanut Stew with Chiles, Ginger and Green Onions from Kalyn's Kitchen
Baked Halibut with Sour Cream, Parmes, and Dill Topping from Kalyn's Kitchen
Grain Free Low-Carb Cauliflower Crust Pizza from Joyful Abode (use low-fat cheese for South Beach)
Italian Sausage and Peppers from Never Enough Thyme
Spanish-Style Shrimp from Sidewalk Shoes
Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Balsamic Onions from $5 Dinners (skip the cornbread)
Broiled Salmon with Spinach and Feta from Daily Unadventures in Cooking
Moroccan Chicken with Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Almonds from Seduction Meals
Sausage and Bean Stew from The Crepes of Wrath
Turkish Chicken Kabobs from Bewitching Kitchen
Phase One Vegetarian or Meat-Free Entrees
Palak Paneer from Cheap Healthy Good
Cannellini Beans with Eggplant from Almost Turkish Recipes (use olive oil instead of butter)
Three Bean Vegetarian Chili from Prudence Pennywise (use refried beans instead of butternut squash)
Chickpeas with Spinach (Channa Palak) from What's For Lunch Honey?
Mediterranean Vegetable Stew with Olives from Food Blogga (use vegetable stock to replace the wine for phase one)
Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms and Kale from Fab Frugal Food
Tuscan Kale with Chickpeas and Chili Pepper from Lucullian Delights
Spinach Dhal from Cate's World Kitchen
Phase One Breakfasts
Breakfast Casserole with Spinach, Leeks, Cottage Cheese, and Goat Cheese from Kalyn's Kitchen
Southwestern Omelet with Easy Guacamole and Salsa from Kalyn's Kitchen
Eggs Fried in Olive Oil with Wilted Greens and Sumac from Kalyn's Kitchen
Greek Olive and Feta Egg Muffins from Easy Gourmet Dinners
Homemade Herbed Turkey Breakfast Sausage from City Mama (use turkey with less than 10% fat for South Beach)
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Cubs from the 1st Corsham Scout Group have won the annual District Cubs Scrapheap Challenge, beating other teams from Wiltshire North.
The event is given a theme, which is announced on the day itself, and the cubs are given an 90 minutes to come up with a design and then make it out of scrap. This could be anything from empty cereal boxes, cardboard tubes, plastic bottles to scraps of material.
This year the theme was The Past and the 1st Corsham team decided on the Space Race.
They built models of a rocket, a moon rover, the moon lander and the vehicle which take the rocket to the launch pad.
After the afternoon session had finished the judges announced the results, which means that 1st Corsham have won the event for the second time in the past three years.
They go on to represent the district at the county event in February and leaders from 1st Corsham will organise and run the event in 2015.


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Residents and merchants who want to visit the offices of the Los Altos Village Association (LAVA) may have to walk an extra block to locate it these days.
The downtown organization that represents and promotes more than 160 voluntary members – including numerous downtown merchants – relocated last week to a new home at 88 Main St., next door to Wells Fargo Bank.
The move comes after LAVA's home for the past seven years, the second-floor offices above retailer Cover Story at 216 Main St., changed ownership recently.
LAVA Executive Director Nancy Dunaway said that while the new location may be "a little bit smaller," downsizing from approximately 1,000 square feet to 750 square feet, the space fits her organization's needs.
Chief among those needs, she said, is a locale near the downtown triangle's daily bustle.
"It was very difficult to find office space downtown that was in our price range and was the right size and everything," said Dunaway, who added that her organization's former home is historical, having served as Los Altos' first fire station.
The new location was LAVA's base approximately 10 years ago. While Dunaway said she enjoyed that her offices overlooked Main Street for seven years, she jumped at the opportunity to secure the new digs once the space became available.
"We really like where we are," she said. "This will serve us well."
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Norris to stay on track with simulated game
VIERA, Fla. -- The Astros will have their first of three scheduled off-days in their Grapefruit League schedule on Wednesday, but that doesn't mean there won't be some activity at Osceola County Stadium.
Right-hander Bud Norris is scheduled to throw a four-inning simulated game against Minor League hitters in the morning, keeping him on a track of pitching every five days. Norris threw three innings Friday against the Cardinals in his second start of the spring.
"It's my fifth day and I want to stay on track, so I don't mind coming in on the off-day and getting it done in the morning," Norris said. "It's just really getting your am in shape and seeing how it responds. I'm sure I'll get a couple of more spring starts down here to get my game action, but right now, I'll build up a little strength."
If he keeps pitching every fifth day, Norris would be in line to start the season-opener March 31 against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park. The Astros haven't named their Opening Day starting pitcher yet, but Norris certainly appears to be the leading candidate.
"We want to make sure we keep him sharp and on turn," manager Bo Porter said. "He'll be able to get up to 60, 65 pitches [Wednesday], which will get him ready for his next start. It's too early in spring to skip a day, and we want to keep him on turn."
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Everyone Conceal & Carry Guns South Dakota
There was a time here is South Dakota when you had to turn your six-shooters in to the sheriff once you arrived inside the city limits. You could pick them up again on your way out of town. I'm a guesin' they had a reason for such doin's? Perhaps they didn't want them there cowboys a gittin' all drunky drunk and shootin' up Maw Dumpster's Whiskey Sippin' Saloon? Well, there seems to be a movement afoot to perhaps return us to the good 'ol days of the Old West. The proposal is to let all "law abiding" citizens conceal and carry guns, no permit required? Here, as reported by KSFY.com, is what 2 South Dakota lawmakers are proposing:
Two of South Dakota's legislators on opposite ends of the state have announced a bill repealing the penalty for carrying a concealed handgun without a permit, among other repeals. Republican Representative Lance Russell, Hot Springs, and Republican Senator Ernie Otten, Tea, have introduced House Bill 1010, the South Dakota "Constitutional Carry Bill." The South Dakota "Constitutional Carry Bill" removes the penalty for carrying a concealed handgun without a permit. It eliminates government mandated background-checks for law-abiding citizens and does away with the fee and the waiting period currently required in obtaining the permit. The bill has won strong support from the National Association for Gun Rights, which has 1.6 million members and supporters nationwide, including more than 3,000 members in South Dakota. The National Association for Gun Rights played a key role in making Constitutional Carry the law in Wyoming just last year. "This common-sense bill provides safety for South Dakota families and matches the clear intent of the Second Amendment," Rep. Russell said in a news release. The bill also leaves the pistol permit system in place for those who want a permit for concealed carry reciprocity in other states. "Criminals don't stop to get a permit before they commit a crime with a handgun," said Zach Lautenschlager, a Senior consultantfor South Dakota Gun Owners and the Field Director of the National Associationfor Gun Rights. "But the permit does keep some law-abiding people from defending themselves, and restricting the right to self-defense actually helps cause terrible tragedies like the Aurora and Newtown shootings."
So what do you think? Should we be able to just strap on a side arm and head out to do our shopping, or go to the Empire Mall, or maybe hit the bars downtown?


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Another wonderful recipe celebrating chia seed. This recipe comes from Colette Martin, an allergen-free baker, food allergy mom, and author of Learning to Bake Allergen-Free: A Crash Course for Busy Parents on Baking without Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Soy or Nuts. She shares allergen-free food solutions for busy families at her website, Learning to Eat Allergy-Free.
This recipe uses chia seeds in two ways: Ground chia seeds mixed with warm water are used as a substitute for eggs, and chia seeds are used as a garnish. The bagels are baked (using a doughnut pan, or freeform) instead of boiled. The result is an easy, healthy, gluten-free alternative to traditional bagels.
Baked Chia Bagels
Makes 12 bagels
- 4 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 4 tsp Instant Yeast
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 cup Chia Seed Gel (2 Tbsp ground chia seeds* mixed with 12 Tbsp warm water) (equal to 4 eggs)
- 1 cup warm Water
- 3 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil
- 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds (whole) mixed with 1 Tbsp Rock Salt (optional)
Combine the dry ingredients (flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, yeast, and sugar), and set it aside. Mix together the chia seed gel, water, and grapeseed oil. Add the dry ingredients. Beat on medium-high for 3 minutes. Use slightly damp hands to form the bagels. Sprinkle 1 tsp of chia seeds mixed with salt (if desired) on top of each bagel. Proof for 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F degrees for 12 minutes.
*To grind chia seeds, use a coffee grinder or spice grinder.


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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General received a Gold Stevie award for Company of the Year in Retail at the 11th annual American Business Awards in recognition of the company's position as an industry leader in the retail sector.
"Dollar General is honored to receive the Company of the Year recognition in retail from the American Business Awards," said chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling. "This recognition is reflective of the dedication of more than 95,000 Dollar General employees to serve our customers by helping them save time and money every day."
The American Business Awards aim to demonstrate and honor outstanding achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. With more than 3,000 nominations, Stevie Award winners were selected by more than 320 executives nationwide who participated in the judging process this year.
"This year's American Business Awards was outsized in every way," said Michael Gallagher, Stevie Awards founder and president. "More entries and more judges than ever before, and I'd have to say the most impressive collection of nominations we've ever received. We congratulate all of this year's Stevie winners for their outstanding work."
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. A fifth program, the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, will debut this year.


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Josune Bereziartu
From Lazkao in the Basque Country of Spain, Josune was seventeen years old when a TV documentary about two women climbing in France's Verdon Gorge introduced her to the sport. Since that moment, she was deeply compelled to try climbing. A very determined person, Josune's personality fit perfectly with the sport; if she wants something she will not stop until she succeeds.
After doing her first 8a/ 5.13b "Hiena" in Oñate, Spain, her mind became free and without any internal pressures she was able to climb many difficult routes quickly. A few years later, she became fifth woman to climb 8b+/ 5.14a (after Lynn Hill, Susi Good, Robyn Erbesfield and Mia Axon). The following year (1998), many people around Josune pressured her to try to be the first woman to climb an 8c/ 5.14b. This additional pressure created a mental barrier that she had never before experienced, and it weighed heavily upon her. Despite this, she finally red-pointed "Honky Tonky", 8c /5.14b, and became the first woman in the world to climb at that level.
After that, her obsession for the next two years was to become a multi-faceted climber and trained to succeed on various styles of routes: overhangs, faces, roofs, short power routes, or long stamina ones. Then, in 2000 she broke through another barrier and became the first woman to climb 8c+/ 5.14c with her ascent of "Honky Mix" at Onate, Spain. With this new benchmark established, Josune then focused on climbing many of Europe's most famous routes, including: Le Specialist Direct (8c/5.14b) and Macumba Club (8c/ 5.14b) in France, and Noia (8c+/ 5.14c) in Italy.
If there is a magical year for Josune, it was 2002 when she once again raised the bar with the first female ascent of a 9a/ 5.14d. The route, "Bain de Sang" (Blood Bath) is located in St. Loup, Switzerland and represented a new breakthrough in her climbing. Also in the spring of 2002, she climbed her hardest boulder problem, a difficult traverse in Balzola's cave called "La travesia de Arriota", which weighed in at the traverse grade of 8c or V15.
That summer she began climbing multi-pitch routes, and her free ascent of an old aid line was documented by Spanish television. The classic route, called "El Pilar Del Cantabrico, was 550 meters long and demanded difficult free-climbing up to 8a+/ 5.13c with very old and questionable fixed protection.
Since that time Josune has been motivated by multi-pitch routes, and together with her husband Rikar Otegi they established the 300-metre "Yeah Man" 8b+/ 5.14a in Switzerland's Gastlosen range.
More and more routes came after, and between all of them she made the fourth ascent of "Logical Progression" 9a/ 5.14d, in Yoyama, Japan, and the second ascent of Switzerland's "Bimbaluna" 9a/a+, or 5.14d/5.15a.
In 2006, Josune began to look higher; discovering ice climbing and alpinism, as well as focusing on long traditional routes. She has made ascents of several Alp classics such as the Walker Spur on Grands Jorasses and the Cechinel-Nominé on the Grand Pillar De Angle on Mont Blanc. Josune and Rikar also opened the 400-metre route "El Ojo Critico", 8a/ 5.13b in Spain's Ordesa National Parc, a difficult and traditionally protected route with only a few fixed pitons.
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QA: Thompson details budget and priorities
OCEAN PINES — General Manger Bob Thompson left the relative comfort of a mortgage and insurance brokerage business to manage the eclectic and economically diverse community of Ocean Pines, the largest year-round community in Worcester County.
He said wanting to be an impact player who could help by being connected with his community drew him to Ocean Pines. But one can only guess (because he's not saying) whether his 23 years in the military, active and reserves, prepared him for budget season in Ocean Pines.
Thompson was preparing for a Feb. 2 "town hall" event to explain the proposed fiscal 2013-2014 budget to a community that has few qualms with contention, when he agreed to this interview on Jan. 30.
Bayside Gazette: Could you describe what goes into developing the budget for a new fiscal year at Ocean Pines?
Bob Thompson: The process starts in September, when I have staff meetings with our eight department managers. They compile their annual department budget reports based on three factors: 1) what they absolutely need to stay operational; 2) which important additions they would want in order to grow their respective departments; and, 3) what they would desire if money were no object. The exercise is meant to stimulate my department leaders out of conventional thinking and encourage them to consider all options for making improvements in their areas.
The reports cover everything in their areas of responsibility, from staffing to efficiency tools, and are submitted in October, at which time our comptroller, Art Carmine, and I uate them.
After a review, I sit down to discuss the reports with each department manager individually. This will occur two or three times throughout the pre-proposal budget process until November.
Concurrently, I receive guidance from the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors and, new this year, I additionally received input from the Budget and Finance Committee. In prior years, the committee's considerations had been made once the new budget was officially proposed.
The final budget draft, which is completed in December, will include additional documentation, research, additional capital items, as offered by either the board or the committee. That draft will then be redistributed back to the departments for final adjustments before printing the final budget proposal for distribution to the directors and budget committee the first week of January.
The next phase of the budget process begins with two to three days of meetings with the Budget and Finance Committee chair, who this year is Dennis Hudson; the Comptroller Carmine; and the respective department heads, as the group goes through the final draft section by section. From those meetings, Hudson compiles a recommendation from his committee that will be presented to the board during the January meeting.
Next, I give the board a pre-budget overview of the final budget proposal. That starts a series of formal board meetings – at the first, the budget committee presents its formal consultation to the board.
There is no set amount of board meetings needed to review, uate and amend the budget proposal. But once that has concluded, I then schedule a town hall meeting to present the budget proposal with the board's changes, to the members of the Ocean Pines community.
BG: Why are the people who live in Ocean Pines called "members?" Why not "residents" or "citizens?"
BT: Glad you asked. Ocean Pines is a homeowners association, not a municipality. Our members are the 8,447 property owners here, some of whom rent out their properties. Each property has one vote and only property owners, in good standing, can exercise that vote. With just under 12,000 residents – including renters and members – we are the largest year-round community in Worcester County.
BG: The board on Jan. 26 approved unanimously a motion by Director Martin Clarke to publish the names of, and to begin legal actions against, members with delinquent assessments. What do you think about that and how will you implement that new policy?
BT: I will provide an update on those accounts at the Feb. 23 regular board meeting. My biggest concern is there are many people facing genuine financial hardships in this economic climate. Publishing their names comes across as punitive, which I agree is justified for individuals with long-standing delinquencies who have been taking advantage of the system. But for the others, it will be hard for me.
BG: That being the case, how then do you justify the proposed $43 dues increase?
BT: It is easier to explain if we break it down into three clear components included in that amount. First, $30 of that dues increase represents the fifth and final increase that was authorized under a five-year funding plan of predictable increases in our annual assessments.
The additional revenues go into a separate reserve account earmarked to pay for facility infrastructure needs and for the replacement of major elements. For the past four years each board has approved that rate increase. This is the fifth and final $30 increase amount, so it should not surprise anybody.
Next, $3 of the proposed increased rate is directly related to our drainage improvement project. That is a plan to repair damage from erosion that has been occurring on the golf course over time. We are in the process of improving the golf course at holes 11 and 12 and re-piping the drainage system on Hingham Lane.
So, the project will also help those 1,400 homes that surround the golf course, because stormwater runoff due to the lack of proper drainage has been creating flooding problems for those homeowners. The project costs $550,000 and is being amortized over a 25-year period.
That leaves the remaining $10 portion of the proposed increase amount. This would allow us to allocate $84,470 to all of our operations across the board. Those departments received no increase for operational costs last year, even though costs for fuel, healthcare, and employer contributions for FICA and unemployment did increase. The proposed $10 increase would help offset the increased expenses that have accrued over the past two years.
BG: Still, that is likely to be a tough sell considering the actual income from the Golf Club's operations do not appear to be living up to the budgeted projections. What's going on there?
BT: The Golf Club is operated by a third party management company, Billy Casper Golf (which describes itself as an owner or operator of more than 140 facilities in 28 states). Billy Casper is a top tier golf management company. Part of the challenge facing the OP course is that the "product" has continued to worsen over the years from wear.
Factors that have contributed to the depreciation of the course include homebuilding construction that has impacted the drainage system, landscaping changes, growth of vegetation in the surrounding areas, all of which can contribute to erosion over time.
This is a 42-year-old course, depreciation starts on day one. We have had a continued slide in memberships in part because of course conditions. So we have to ask what's causing this? How do we manage or solve these problems when we have an outside expert?
So by 2015 we will be focusing on the 42-year-old product, by starting to improve the greens – the most important component of the course and where OP has experienced the most inconsistency. Through soil sampling, a U.S. Golf Association inspection [and] core test results, we have received recommendations to replace the greens. I made a recommendation to the board in 2011 to replace the greens with the backing of Casper, USGA, and a soil consultant.
The cost estimate was $900,000 that was split into two projects, the front nine and the back nine. Work on the front nine was done last spring. The back nine consists of mostly drainage work and is expected to be completed by this spring.
BG: What is so important about the Golf Club and Yacht Club that justifies all the spending? A lot of resources seem to be directed toward their upkeep?
BT: The OP Homeowners Association is impacted by the features and amenities our community offers. When Boise Cascade first developed the area, it designed the Golf Club, Yacht Club and pools as vital elements of the community's amenities offerings. Prior to the last four years of overall real estate downturns, those amenities were what drove OP homues up, because our members and residents have immediate access to our amenities.
It is the amenities that provide the types of quality-of-life conditions that create the favorablue gap between the higher property values in OP in relation to similar property values outside OP.
BG: But in relation to the additional proposed dues increase, how do you explain the rising expenses related to the Yacht Club and Golf Club, especially as income from those facilities seem not to be living up to expectations?
BT: We have seen the greatest losses from those facilities over the past 10 years and we have had to make really tough decisions over the past two years regarding the types of clubs that are needed, what improvements can or will the community support, and will we put the money into rehabilitating and upgrading those amenities. Over the past 18 months, we put together a final plan for the Yacht Club that passed by referendum last year. While I expected it to pass, I didn't expect the level of support it ultimately received.
BG: How many pools does Ocean Pines have? What is the backup plan if the Yacht Club pool has to close?
BT: Five. The Yacht Club pool will be open and operational by Memorial Day.
About the pools, all of our pools are open to the public on either a daily use basis, by payment at the door, or on a package basis, by purchasing a membership. Everything we have is open to everybody.
BG: Given the discussion over whether last year's Yacht Club pool shut-down procedures affected the OPA's ability to file an insurance claim for damage the pool sustained from Hurricane Sandy, will the OP change its off-season shut-down procedures to avoid damaging the pool in the future?
BT: There was a bit of a misunderstanding about the correlation between the way we shut down the Yacht Club pool and our inability to file an insurance claim for flood damage. Let me explain.
Flood damage is offered through the National Flood Insurance Program and OP has flood insurance through the NFIP. But our policy does not cover outdoor pools.
(NOTE: The NFIP on its Web site specifically lists "Property and belongings outside of an insured building such as trees, plants, wells, septic systems, walks, decks, patios, fences, seawalls, hot tubs and swimming pools" as not covered.)
Moreover, a tidal surge is what damaged the Yacht Club pool. Our procedure would not change because our closing procedure for the Yacht Club pool, which is a deep well pool, was not to completely drain it anyway. Instead, the water already in the pool was topped off in an attempt to stabilize it in preparation of the storm. But despite that, the strength of the storm surge lifted the pool anyway.
Our other deep well pools might have been prepared differently, because the deep well pool at the Sports Core is covered and the deep well pool at the Swim and Racquet Club is elevated, so they might not have been similarly topped off in preparation of the storm.
BG: Why not scale back overall operations rather than propose the additional $10 fee increase?
BT: We have operated for several years with little to no increase in revenues by not proposing any new capital expenditures. We have held employee payroll increases to a minimum and have avoided adding employees. The increase proposal this year would allow us to make sure we were whole with the expenditures already in progress before reassessing where we are going forward.
BG: Part of the budget discussion included a question about why employees are not being asked to contribute to the healthcare plan. What is your answer to that?
BT: Employee healthcare contributions fall under scrutiny every year. Often what is misunderstood is the amount of time and energy we already spend uating existing healthcare plans and comparing ours to other plans for cost effectiveness purposes. We examine multiple other plans, strategies, and employers. We migrated from our previous carrier last year to one that now requires more administrative procedures from our employees. But nationwide healthcare costs are still sky rocketing. OP has 56 employees in its healthcare plan and we have a well-designed plan that has helped us keep our costs down.
BG: Will the Affordable Care Act affect your plan? If so, how?
BT: We are looking closely at the issue and have conducted several reviews of it over the past six months. There are still question marks, such as whether a state-run exchange is an option, how will the new law impact us when it is fully implemented, and how will the federal government respond to various state actions. We are watching and working closely with our carriers. Meetings are planned for October. So, as the year unfolds, we will continue to uate our position to see how to manage. (i.e. will work-hours have to be limited, what should be the extent of coverage; whether it would be better to choose to use the exchange, and what are the penalty rules.)
BG: Why is Ocean Pines paying for operational losses from its reserves?
BT: Typically, we would not; it would constitute a bad business practice. But we have been making significant capital investments with a focus on creating profitability. We are in a unique situation because the amenities we offer are for general use, which would typically be subsidized, but in our case they are designed to operate like a business, which would be expected to be self-sufficient. We must blend the two by making some tough decisions that will allow us to bring failing amenities back into profitability or at least to break-even status.
BG: And what are your assessments of the situation during the transition?
BT: Optimistic. For example, with the Yacht Club we have already taken appropriate steps forward and have started to see a turn in increased efficiency. Food and labor costs have begun improving under the new manager. With the new facility we should see more increases by next year.
For the Golf Club, with the investments that were made over the last 18 months we will have a clearer understanding where we stand by the end of the year. There are still feature elements that are needed, but the signature investment is in the product, which the management company should help us turn around. If that continues to fall short of expectations after the needed investment options have been pursued, all options should be on the table.
On the pools, we have made a lot of strides and are seeing a lot of improvements.
People tend to forget that we have had years of operating deficits in our amenities. We are making huge investment strides and it will take a little time to reap the benefits from them.
Long-term and lasting improvements start incrementally. I absolutely believe that we are working in the right direction.
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Brookings, S.D. - For the 73 percent of South Dakota's cattle producers who calve in the spring, calving is right around the corner. Being prepared is key for a successful and profitable calving season, says Kalyn Waters, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
"In a year when input costs are at record highs, saving every calf possible is at the top of producers' check list," Waters said.
Cold temperatures and storms often threaten newborn calves. According to USDA reports, each year approximately 95,000 calves are lost annually to cold stress and hypothermia.
Waters says understanding the risks of hypothermia in newborn calves and working to identify its severity quickly allows for proper treatment and will increase calf survival.
"When calves are 24 hours old or less and air temperatures drop below 56.2 degrees, additional energy is needed to maintain their body temperature and health," Waters said.
She adds that several factors impact a newborns calf's ability to combat hypothermia and cold stress including; maternal diet prior to calving, calving difficulty, hair coat, bedding, colostrum intake, speed of detection, wind speed, and shelter.
Know what the weather holds
Waters says one of the first steps in planning to prevent cold stress, is to have a clear understanding of what weather conditions are. Shes encourages producers to frequently check the Cold Advisory for Newborn Livestock (CANL) forecast which is available on the Aberdeen National Weather Service.
"The Cold Advisory for Newborn Livestock (CANL) forecast at the Aberdeen area's National Weather Service Web site was created with input from northern U.S. ranchers and experts in animal science and those who study biological responses to extreme weather conditions," said Edwards, SDSU Extension Climate Field Specialist.
Edwards explains that the CANL forecast takes five factors into account: wind chill, rain or wet snow, high humidity, combinations of wind chill and precipitation, and sunshine vs. cloudy days. As a result, it is a quick and easy way to combine several weather factors together to determine the hazardous weather risk to your newborn calves. To learn more about CANL, visit iGrow and read "Cold Weather Advisories for Newborn Livestock." Visit the National Weather Service Forcast Office for Aberdeen, SD to view the National Weather Services' CANL.
In instances where a calf becomes chilled, Waters says producers need to be ready to warm them up - whether it's using a warming box, water baths or another warming method.
To learn more about this topic, Waters encourages producers to visit iGrow.org and read the following articles: "Q & A: Lower Critical Temperatures for Newborn Calves" and "Cold Stress and Newborn Calves."
"Calving can be stressful time for many cow/calf producers, however being prepared, and learning more about how to identify and respond to cold stress and hypothermia will allow for it to be better managed, reducing its impact on the calving season," Waters said.


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Undergraduate commencement features address by Harold W. Burlingame '62 and baccalaureate speech by Reverend Jane Power Mykrantz
Muskingum University held its undergraduate commencement exercises on May 8, featuring an address by 1962 alumnus and Board of Trustees Chair Harold W. Burlingame. The baccalaureate address was delivered by Reverend Jane Power Mykrantz. Both bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees were conferred.
Harold W. Burlingame has created an eminent legacy of global leadership and service. In 2004, he was named a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. Only nine other individuals have been so honored, including two United States Secretaries of Labor.
As executive vice president of AT&T, Mr. Burlingame played a major role in the historic transformation of the Bell Telephone System into a global telecommunications provider. He led AT&T's corporate policy initiative, preparing senior executives for unprecedented structural change, and guided a nationwide communication process with more than one million employees. His ground-breaking programs created an innovative "workplace for the future" and furthered AT&T's goal of attaining a world-class, diverse workforce.
Among the many legacies of his 40-year AT&T career are his then-novel corporate programs for child-care, elder support and sabbatical leave. These pioneering recruitment and retention initiatives have been adopted by organizations throughout the world. Since retiring, he has continued to share his expertise as an executive coach of choice for CEOs and other senior executives.
Mr. Burlingame serves as chairman of the Board of Directors of ORC Worldwide, on the National Advisory Board of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, and on the Board of Directors of eCornell, the distance learning subsidiary of Cornell University.
He has been a member of the Muskingum University Board of Trustees since 1985, and has served as its chair since 1994. Mr. Burlingame has been recognized by Muskingum for his impact upon the lives of others with a Doctor of Humane Letters degree and an Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the university's highest honor for its alumni.
Mr. Burlingame and his wife Susanne (Sue) Hussey Burlingame '63 reside in Chatham, New Jersey. They are the parents of Marjie Burlingame Hancock '91 and Betsy Burlingame Wood. The Burlingames are linked with Muskingum through many family members, including their mothers Martha Elizabeth Pickens Hussey '32 and Elsie Wagner Burlingame '60.
In his commencement address, titled Do You Know Who You Are? Mr. Burlingame told the graduates, "Ask yourself these questions as they apply to your life: Do you know who you are? Do you know where you came from? Do you know what you are to become? Find experiences that give you joy, and keep learning from the classroom of life."
In her remarks to the graduating class, Muskingum University President Dr. Anne C. Steele said, "You have worked hard, and your experience will be the cornerstone of all that you do. You will help shape your community, your nation and the world."
President Steele also recognized retiring faculty member, Dr. Alan Chaffee, professor of English, who served the university for 40 years.
A posthumous degree was awarded to Amy Adams, a Muskingum University student who died in a hiking accident in 2009.
David Shahbodaghi represented the class of 2010. The charge to the class from the faculty was presented by Professor of Education Dr. Steve Kokovich and the charge from the Board of Trustees was presented by Reverend Mykrantz.
The baccalaureate service was held at 10:00 a.m. In her address, Reverend Mykrantz said, "The Muskingum chapter of your life is now a part of the story of your ife. Your challenge now is to have the grace to put your gifts to the best possible use."
Reverend Jane Power Mykrantz has answered the call to meet the pastoral needs of many congregations, most recently the First Presbyterian Church in Granville, Ohio. She pioneered new roles for women in the ministry, becoming the first ordained woman to serve on the pastoral staff of the historic Worthington Presbyterian Church – one of Ohio's oldest congregations, founded in 1805.
Reverend Mykrantz has guided the Presbytery of Scioto Valley in its partnerships with 110 congregations and 22,000 parishioners. Her leadership roles have included vice moderator, moderator, and interim executive presbyter of Scioto Valley. She has served with the Scioto Valley's Support Commission of the Presbytery, Presbyterian Search Committee and Staff Services Committee.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and her master of divinity degree from Methodist Theological Seminary of Ohio, which honored her with the John and Ruth Mount Alumni Award for Distinguished Service.
Reverend Mykrantz has been a member of the Muskingum University Board of Trustees since 1987 and a member of its executive committee since 1988. She chairs the student affairs committee, which represents the Board's commitment to provide students with exceptional opportunities in their co-curricular and campus lives.
An active and committed volunteer, Reverend Mykrantz has served on the boards of numerous civic organizations, including the Hospice of Riverside Hospital, Nationwide Children's Hospital TWIG, the Greater Columbus Homelessness Prevention Program, the United Community Council, Neighborhood House, Columbus Arts Council, and the Columbus Association for Performing Arts. She has been President of the Board of Planned Parenthood of Columbus and of the Junior League of Columbus.
Reverend Mykrantz was married to the late Peter Shedd Mykrantz for 51 years. Her family includes two sons – Peter Jr. and his wife Debra, and Donald and his wife Susan – and six grandchildren.
In recognition of her lifetime of achievement, the university bestowed up Reverend Mykrantz the degree of honorary doctor of humane letters.
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Freiman, Melvin react to tragedy in Boston
OAKLAND -- Though more than 2,500 miles removed from the horrific scenes in Boston on Monday, several A's players expressed deep concern over those affected by the tragedy.
Perhaps no one else was attached to the news more, though, than first baseman Nate Freiman, who grew up in Wellesley, Mass., the halfway point of the Boston Marathon.
Freiman and his family always picked out a spot downtown to watch runners make their way through the area each year, before making their way to Fenway Park for the Red Sox's annual 11 a.m. Patriots' Day contest.
"It's such a huge deal, a big day there," said Freiman, who was in constant contact with friends and family members all day. "It's just awful what's happened."
Manager Bob Melvin played in the Patriots' Day game with Boston in 1993 and, he also stressed the significance of a day that might not ever be remembered the same way, saying, "It's a big deal, a real big deal there."
"Obviously, our hearts go out to everyone in Boston," he said. "These are the really impactful days, when you realize just how insignificant what we're doing is. Those are real-life situations that hit you pretty hard. Just awful, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone that had to go through that."
The A's placed extra security in and around the confines of the Coliseum on Monday night, with several police dogs seen patrolling the park during batting practice.
"You want to be able to go about your everyday life," Melvin said, "but you can't help but think about what did happen and feel for those people in Boston."
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Major Lee-ague, and follow her on Twitter @JaneMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I've been eying this thing for a year and it finally came home with me. 5'10"x22 7/8"x3".
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I've been eying this thing for a year and it finally came home with me. 5'10"x22 7/8"x3".
Sweet ! Austin Saunders creates another gem.
Ride report pls!
Ride reports will likely come in stages...my other board is 9'6". I picked up a retro fish a few weeks ago too but have only had it out twice. All I've figured out so far is that it's way different and how to pop up and fall back down. Probably gonna be a few sessions so I can learn how to surf again. Can't wait.
Dude that thing looks awesome. I've been itching for a mini simmons for a while now.. my primary board is a 5'8 retro quad fish which makes me hesitant to pick one of these up since I feel like it might be to similar. Anyway great looking board.. I am jealous lol
i saw that thing out front the other day. thing sure looked fun
Nice ironing board.
I thought this thread would be about a list dog in vb. I thought this dog would be mr wolftucks. I was gonna say thank you for providing him with a home. My suggestion would have been to provide him with a wooden walkway to live under
does it turn?
Clint, you should like this board a lot. Assuming that's a twinfin and not a quad, a retro fish may be redundant to this board. Others here can further comment who may know more. If you've got the loot, then blow out the quiver. If not, the ironing board should do the trick and you'll love how voluminous it is for a SB. I got the foot placement down on my 5-10 retro fish earlier in the summer flatness by repping out pop-ups in 6-12 inch waves that were just enough to plane on and get a pop-up. The muscle memory was there in a week or two, although the elf swell afforded me much more practice than that.
Enjoy it!
Scratch that comment about the twinfin. Looks from your pic that it's got 4 slots.


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Report: Jacob Lacey Injured, Colts Sign Former Bears Guard Josh Beekman
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over 1 year ago: New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey (27) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
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We might have a little breaking news here courtesy of one of our readers, bigpony:
Colts are signing former Bears G Josh Beekman. I know his agent, he just got off the phone with Bill Polian.
Josh played in the UFL last year but had some good years with the Bears. Hes a big kid too I remember playing against him in high school! Glad hes gettin a shot in Indy
Maybe this is the end for Pollak or Devan??
Why do we believe bigpony? Well, for starters, he's been loyal reader of the blog since, at least, November of last year. And second, why the hell would he lie about the Colts signing a guard named Beekman who once played in the UFL?
Beekman was drafted in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Bears. He's 6'2, 310.
Other news from Colts training camp is that Jacob Lacey left the field this afternoon with an undetermined injury. No word yet on what the injury is.


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Diagnosis of Cardio-Pulmonary Pathology Using Transthoracic Parametric Doppler (TPD)
This study has been completed.
Echosense Ltd.
Clalit Health Services, Haifa and West Galilee
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: May 25, 2011
Last updated: January 14, 2015
Last verified: June 2012
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This is a study that seeks to characterize data obtained from patients with a variety of lung diseases using ultrasound signals obtained from the lung tissue. A standard ultrasound instrument in the doppler mode (not the imaging mode used in examination of pregnant women for instance) is placed on the chest wall and the unique software the investigators have developed analyzes the signal reflected back from within the lung. On the basis of pilot studies performed previously the investigators expect to receive different signals from different diseases. The investigators seek to further characterize these signals to enable accurate diagnosis of different lung diseases using our technology.
|Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Asthma Sarcoidosis Hypertension, Pulmonary
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Detection and Characterization of Cardio-Pulmonary Patho-Physiological States and Diseases by Transthoracic Parametric Doppler (TPD)
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
MedlinePlus related topics: Lung DiseasesU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Diagnose specific pattern of the LDS signals as Power and Velocity in pulmonary diseases in comparison to controls. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
|Study Start Date:
|August 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients referred to a large hospital-affiliated community lung clinic.
Age 18 years or older Patients who are clinically suspected of having pulmonary, cardiac or Cardio-pulmonary disease preferably any one or more of the conditions listed below:
- Patients with CHF
- Patients with pulmonary hypertension with documented right heart catheterization data
Patients with COPD in two subgroups:
- Emphysema, (evidence of emphysema on High Resolution Computed Tomography, (HRCT) and airflow limitation of GOLD II severity who have had Carbon Monoxide Diffusing capacity, (DLCO) and Residual Volume(RV) measured, or patients without HRCT with measurements of lung volumes and diffusing capacity with Total Lung Capacity (TLC) ≥1.0 predicted, RV/TLC ≥0.4, DLCO ≤ 0.7 predicted.
- Chronic Bronchitis (No evidence of Emphysema on HRCT and/or no evidence of air-trapping or reduced DLCO.)
- Patients with asthma according to ATS/ERS definition,
Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) of any etiology including sarcoidosis diagnosed by HRCT in sub groups as follows:
- Mild ILD (TLC 0.71-0.79 predicted, DLCO ≥ 0.71 predicted)
- Moderate and severe ILD (TLC ≤ 0.7 predicted, DLCO ≤ 0.7 predicted)
- Signed informed consent.
- Patients with sarcoidosis without evidence of parenchymal lung disease defined as normal DLCO and/or HRCT.
- Patients unable to cooperate.
- Inability to assume a semi-reclining or supine position
- Patients with severe chest wall deformity
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01361139
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01361139
|Regional Pulmonary Clinic, Clalit Health Services
|Haifa, Israel, 3505331
|Regional Clinic for Pulmonary Disease, Haifa and Western Galilee, Clalit Health Services
|Haifa, Israel, 35053
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Echosense Ltd.
Clalit Health Services, Haifa and West Galilee
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|Echosense Ltd.
|Principal Investigator:
|Uzi Milman, MD
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
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|Study First Received:
|May 25, 2011
|Last Updated:
|January 14, 2015
Keywords provided by Echosense Ltd.:
Chronic obstructive lung disease
Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary hypertension
Lung disease diagnosis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lung Diseases
Chronic Disease
Hypertension, Pulmonary
Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Disease Attributes
Pathologic Processes
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
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A PUB serving real ales pumped directly from the brewery across the road has closed.
Moorhouse's Brewery in Burnley has announced the General Scarlett in Accrington Road has been forced to shut its doors.
It comes as David Grant, managing director of the Moorhouse Street firm, said the pub had recorded a loss of more than £50,000 last year.
Mr Grant said: "It is with great disappointment that we have been forced to close the General Scarlett.
"Our first pub, we invested in a major refurbishment a few years ago and have supported it in recent years, despite substantial losses, including more than £50,000 in 2013 alone.
"It will now be mothballed and its future reviewed subject to economic circumstances.
"While it is very sad to see any local community pub close, the harsh facts are that across the UK some 20 pubs shut-up each week in the face of the ailing economy, changing social habits, the smoking ban and cheap supermarket booze.
"The Scarlett is just one more casualty of that adverse climate.
"With no catering possible and no outside smoking area due to its main road location it has continually struggled to attract enough customers."
Licensee Lynn Murton and her staff have all been made redundant, but Lynne will be allowed to continue living above the pub.
Mr Grant said: "We must sincerely thank licensee Lynne Murton for her dedicated service over many years.
"Redundancy terms have been amicably agreed. "The pub has been Lynne's home for several years and we have no wish to see her move, so she will continue to live there for the foreseeable future.
"For local people wanting a night out we can welcome them to the brewery for a series of events, including comedy nights, planned for this year, making the brewery open to the public for three to four nights each month."


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Academic Year: 2009 – 2010
Larry D. Stonecipher, Dean
Faculty of the college take full advantage of UIS' location in the state capital by maintaining close ties with the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Faculty serve on a variety of professional advisory boards and on the boards of local social service delivery agencies. Due to the large number of state government employees, educators, and human service professionals in Springfield, the college's academic programs are vital to the city's economic and employment base.
Students enrolled in the college's programs prepare for professional careers as social workers, teachers, counselors, school administrators, gerontologists, public professionals, and researchers. Programs in the college are closely involved with the Experiential and Service-Learning Programs and the Career Development Center to ensure that students receive field experience in their chosen professional areas and have realistic career objectives.
The Social Work Program is nationally accredited and works closely with a variety of human social service agencies. The Human Development Counseling Program is also nationally accredited and provides teaching emphasis in community counseling, marriage and family therapy, and school counseling.
The Human Services Program prepares graduate students for employment in the fastest growing segment of society, including providing direct services to senior centers and nursing homes, administering and evaluating service-delivery systems for the elderly, and assisting in legislative bodies that serve older persons. The Human Services Program's four areas of concentration are designed to provide advanced professional training for graduate students in human services such as child and family studies, alcohol and substance abuse, gerontology, and social services administration.
The Teacher Education minors provide students majoring in other disciplines the opportunity to complete their required study to become certified and enter the K-12 teaching profession. A major goal is to prepare certified elementary and secondary teachers who are competent in subject matter and who understand the psychological and socio-cultural characteristics of learners. Within the Educational Leadership graduate program, students may choose between the Educational Leadership degree and the Teacher Leadership online degree. Students completing the Educational Leadership graduate degrees are prepared to become master teachers, educational instructional leaders, supervisors, curriculum directors, or administrators in school systems. Faculty use a variety of innovative teaching strategies and technologies in the classroom and apply their research and scholarship to the course work that they teach. Many of the faculty have national and international reputations in their areas of expertise.
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I made the top out of red matte milliskin and gold stretch vinyl, all other pieces are bought items.
Thanks to Cathy for helping me fix my belt and providing me with cord for my lasso!
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I look back from time to time at what I've accomplished in this job. Which stories have made a difference? Which stories am I most proud about?
One story I like to tell occurred two and a half years ago. An Atlanta, Ga., TV station aired a piece on the Humane Society of the United States, describing how little of the money that HSUS raises every year goes to local animal shelters. The report appeared on YouTube, but mysteriously got pulled within a few days of airing. I wasn't going to take "no" for an answer and kept looking for the video to pop up again. I made periodic queries on YouTube and Google. About three weeks later, I saw the video referenced in, of all places, an Iranian video-sharing site known as Vidoosh. We grabbed the link and made it available to our readers.
Even though I did not produce the information in that report, I was able to bird-dog the video until it popped up again.
Since that time, we have heard similar stories about HSUS and how it spends less than one-half of 1 percent of its budget on local animal shelters. In fact, of the $126.4 million spent by HSUS last year, just $528,000 or 0.4 percent went to pet shelter grants.
"You can assume more money went into their pension plan than to local shelters," Rick Berman, executive director of the Center for Consumer Freedom, told an AgriTalk radio audience last Tuesday. He went on to say that of the millions that HSUS raises each year, much of it goes to lobbying, fund-raising, staff compensation — and, he said, there are millions of dollars parked in Wall Street hedge funds.
This bothers me for two reasons:
- It is deceptive. People who see the heart-tugging TV commercials of abused dogs and cats think that by contributing $19 a month to HSUS, their money will make a difference for those poor animals. But, in reality, their money is feeding a lobbying organization and they are wise to donate their money directly to their local animal shelters rather than sending it to HSUS.
- HSUS has a hidden agenda. While HSUS features dogs and cats in its commercials, the organization really has its eye on farm animals. Based on the organization's lobbying efforts and various ballot initiatives, their real agenda is to change the way farmers raise livestock. "They are trying to make it more expensive to raise animals for food," Berman said in his AgriTalk interview. And, if animal protein becomes more expensive, consumers are less likely to buy it, which supports the group's vegan agenda.
To see HSUS tax returns obtained by the Center for Consumer Freedom, go to the web site www.humanewatch.org and click on the "document library" tab.


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Poems of Beards and Other Things is a fully illustrated collection of poems of beards and other things. It will make you laugh and cry, but mostly laugh. You probably won't cry unless you are married to a beardless human of sorts. The poetry does not simply glorify beards, but it also recognises the beardless warrior in the rest of us because it's ok to be beardless. It really is. It's also perfectly alright to fall in love with someone who hasn't got a beard on their face (although I personally don't recommend it).
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