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From impacting your job search to factoring into your car insurance rates, your driving record can affect more than just your MD driver's license. Because of this, it is good to know exactly what is in your driving record.
Through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, you can order your Maryland driving record and see a history of your time on the roads.
By monitoring your driving record, you can:
- Track your violations.
- Verify that all information is correct.
- Monitor for possible identity theft.
Types of Maryland Driving Records
In Maryland, you can obtain the following types of driving records:
- 3-year driving record. Complete driving record.
- Probation before judgment (PBR) driving record.
3-Year and Complete Driving Records
Your 3-year MD driving record will reflect your driving history for the previous 3 years and will include:
- Your driver's license issuances and status.
- Any suspensions or revocations of your driver's license.
- Your involvement in any car accidents.
- Traffic violation convictions.
Your complete driving record will have all of the above information reflecting your entire driving history – not just the past 3 years.
PBR Driving Record
The probation before judgment (PBR) driving record contains all the information in your complete Maryland driving record, PLUS any probation before judgments in your driving history.
A PBR refers to any time you plead guilty for a crime and are assigned probation in lieu of a guilty verdict by the court.
PBRs on your driving record most commonly involve DUIs.
Your PBR driving record may only be ordered by:
- You.
- Your attorney.
- Government officials.
Certified Driving Record
Certain situations may require you to obtain and submit a certified driving record. The most common requesters of certified copies are employers and courts.
In Maryland you can order certified copies of any driving record, regardless of the type.
Ordering Your Driving Record
You can order your Maryland driver record either:
- In person.
- Online.
In Person
You can order your Maryland driving record by completing the Request for Motor Vehicle Administration Records (DR-057) and submitting it to the MVA with payment for the applicable fee:
- Certified: $12.
- Non-certified: $9.
You can pay via cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). Fees are non-refundable.
You also have the option of ordering and paying for your driving history online at the MVA website.
You'll pay the applicable fee (see above) using a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or electronic check.
If paying by electronic check, you'll need your:
- Routing number.
- Checking account number.
- Your MD driver's license number.
- Your birth date.
NOTE: If you order a certified driving record, the MVA will mail it (not e-mail it) to your address, so make sure the MVA has your current address.
If the MVA does not have your current address, you must update it before ordering your driver record. The Post Office will not forward mail from the MVA.
Need a copy of your driving record fast? Order it online.
Your MD Driving Record and Privacy
Maryland law dictates that all private information on your driving record is automatically closed to the public.
Private information includes your:
- Name.
- Address.
- Driver's license number.
- Date of birth.
- Social Security number.
The following information is considered open to the public:
- Your driving status.
- Driving violations in the past 3 years.
- Any car accident information.
- Your zip code.
- Your car's vehicle identification number (VIN).
- Your car's title number.
- Your insurance company.
- Your insurance policy number.
- The odometer reading on your car.
Anyone who has either your driver's license number or your name and birth date can submit a request for a non-certified driving record to the MVA with the appropriate fee and obtain the information that is open to the public.
Removing Violations on Your Maryland DR
Most traffic violations will be automatically expunged, or removed from your Maryland driving record, 3 years after your conviction IF:
- In the past 3 years, you have not been convicted of:
- Another moving violation.
- Any criminal offense involving a motor vehicle.
- Your driver's license has never been suspended or revoked.
- You have never been convicted of (or been given a probation before judgment) for:
- Fleeing the scene of a car accident involving injury or death.
- Drunk driving.
If you do not meet the above criteria, you may still be able to request the removal of a violation from your record by completing an Expungement Request (form AJ-058) and mailing it to:
Administrative Adjudication Division
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Expungement Request - AJ-058
If you qualify, use this form to request a violation be expunged from your Maryland driving record.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The parents of a South Florida teenager killed in a February drunken-driving crash have sued the homeowners where the driver attended separate parties.
The Palm Beach Post reported that the parents of 18-year-old Jamie Allen claim the two homeowners did not take adequate steps to prevent people under age 21 from gaining access to alcohol. The case is pending in Palm Beach County Circuit Court.
The lawsuit said Allen first attended a Super Bowl party on Feb. 3 at a home in Lake Worth. Then, she and 19-year-old Christopher Moffitt went to another party at Moffitt's house in Lantana. Later, Moffitt lost control of his car and crashed into several palm trees, killing his passenger Allen.
Moffitt has pleaded not guilty to a DUI manslaughter charge.
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An Interview with Edgar M. Cullman Sr.
Chairman of the Culbro Corporation
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Cullman was instrumental in overseeing the transformation of his family's company from a tobacco-farming operation into one of the largest premium-cigar manufacturers in the world. He was person-ally responsible for the decision to launch the Macanudo brand and he negotiated the purchase of the Partagas brand name. Marvin R. Shanken, the editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado, sat down with Cullman in New York recently to talk about where the cigar industry has been and where it is heading.
Cigar Aficionado: Can you tell us how the Cullman family got started in the tobacco business?
Cullman: My great-grandfather, who was from Germany, dealt in tobacco there. With the great immigration of 1848, he came over here to the United States. His son, my grandfather, was born in the United States. At the age of 14 he went to work in the tobacco business buying Ohio tobacco. He was a fellow who never went to college and worked all his life. My grand-father, when he was about 20 years old, would go around selling tobacco. But he couldn't make enough money doing that so in the evenings he would play the piano; he was called "Piano Joe."
My father, who graduated from Yale in 1904, also went into the tobacco business. At that time, the tobacco business, especially the cigar tobacco business, was very respectable. My father was Joseph Cullman Jr. His father was Joseph Cullman, and my brother is Joseph Cullman III (the chairman from 1967 to 1978) of Philip Morris. Dad started in the tobacco business buying Havana seed, Connecticut broadleaf, some Cuban tobacco--actually very little--and tobacco in Wisconsin and Ohio. He also imported Sumatra tobacco from the Dutch East Indies. He would go to the auctions in Amsterdam for the wrapper tobacco from Indonesia.
C.A.: All the tobacco that your father and grandfather bought was for cigars?
Cullman: All for cigars. I forget how many...there were at least 400 cigar factories in those days. When Dad graduated from college there were more cigars sold than cigarettes. It was a business into which a great many respectable families went.
In 1906 or 1907 Dad and others started to grow tobacco in Connecticut. It was simply called Havana seed, or Cuban seed, that they brought from Havana and tried in Connecticut. It started off very slowly. Cigars were made of broadleaf wrappers, which are dark, maduro type wrappers; they still grow broadleaf wrappers today. When the shade wrapper began coming in, it was lighter, more appealing to the consumer. Then Connecticut shade began to be grown in quantities.
In the ensuing years, from 1910 or 1912 on, we continued to increase our acreage in Connecticut. And at one point there were almost 10,000 acres of wrapper tobacco growing in Connecticut. At the peak, there was 18,000 acres of all kinds of tobacco grown in Connecticut. And we became one of the large growers of wrapper along with American Sumatra, which also was a large grower of tobacco in that day.
C.A.: What was the reason that your father bought land in Connecticut rather than just buying and selling tobacco?
Cullman: His father thought he was crazy, but he said "I think we can grow tobacco in Connecticut." He liked the taste of broadleaf, which was growing there; he always thought it was great tobacco. So he started growing tobacco in Connecticut. We enlarged our horizons and at some point we grew about 1,100 acres. Then we bought General Cigar in 1961 and then we acquired American Sumatra. At one point, we grew 1,800 acres of Connecticut wrapper.
C.A.: You farmed or you owned?
Cullman: We owned and farmed 1,800 acres. And today the valley grows 1,000 acres altogether. The change has been rather dramatic.
C.A.: You mentioned that you bought General Cigar in 1961. How did your father go from being a grower to form a complete entrepreneurial company with brands and so forth. How did that happen?
Cullman: Let me go back a little bit in history. When I finished my service in World War Two, I said to my father that I wanted to go to work in the tobacco business. I never smoked. In fact, my grandfather bribed me that if I didn't smoke or drink by 21, he would buy me a car. He died when I was 20; I never got the car. I was very upset by that.
C.A.: You never smoked or drank until your twenty-first birthday?
Cullman: I was a very honest fella. When I said I wanted to work, Dad said, "you've got to learn the business." He wanted me learn how to roll a cigar and learn how to grow tobacco.
At that time, there was a cigar company in New York called H. Anton Bock. They made Bock Panatellas. It was a great little company on Second Avenue, between 65th and 66th streets. I would go there at 6 A.M. and set up at the bench. First, I learned how to sort the tobacco, how to shake the tobacco, the Cuban tobacco that came in, how to open up the bales, how to then case [moisten] the tobacco so you could use it. How to count the leaves. Then I had to sit down at a bench and learn how to roll a cigar. I never made money or my living out of that, but I learned how to roll.
C.A.: When was that?
Cullman: That was 1944. For three days a week I would be at the bench learning how to roll cigars and for two days a week I would go up to Hartford and help on the farm.
It was a wonderful life then because we saw all these characters from all over the country. Because they only used wrapper tobacco in those days; don't forget that all cigars were made with a natural wrapper. And today very few cigars are made with natural wrappers, except for high-grade cigars.
C.A.: Why did you decide to acquire General Cigar Company?
Cullman: Well I didn't like the fact that we were beholden to all of those cigar manufacturers. I felt that we ought to be more integrated, more independent and I thought the future of the business was in making cigars--not only growing tobacco. So in 1961 we put a group together and bought it.
C.A.: What did the General Cigar Company consist of in those days?
Cullman: Just cigars. White Owl was our leading brand, William Penn, Van Dyck and Robert Burns. Those were the major brands.
C.A.: Do you recall how big the company was in those days?
Cullman: I think it did about $30 million in sales.
C.A.: Was it profitable?
Cullman: Very profitable.
C.A.: Do you recall what you paid for it?
Cullman: I can't remember exactly what we paid for it. I think it was around $25 million.
C.A.: How old were you at this time?
Cullman: I was 43.
C.A.: Who made up the group of investors? Were they passive investors, family members, other tobacco people?
Cullman: Cullman Brothers put up some of the money. My family-in-law put up some of the money and some other group, friends of ours, who had been in tobacco and had stocks with us.
On the West Coast, the Haas family, who owned Levi Strauss, put up some of the money. And the Ford Foundation put up some of the money. That was our group.
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Ed Harvey Auburn, WA, United States, August 31, 2011 3:19am ET
Mr, Cullman you will be missed, and it would have been interesting to see, an updated interview, since things have changed quite a bit since this one was done, along with the loss of smoking rights, and the Cigar Industry in general...
Derek Wotton Deltona , Florida , July 21, 2013 6:56pm ET
Wow a look into the past!
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Re: Willis = Kearns + prospects LINK While I agree, the wikipedia thing is bogus, something is going on here fellas. I mean I've been hearing the BIG TRADE for the reds here in columbus on the radio.
1460 the fan says that the Reds will unveil a franchise ground breaking trade that was the biggest deal since the AROD deal. I think it's gonna be a 3 way deal, I really do.
I'd be happy with keeping what we have, and adding a quality starter or two, much like when we got Juan Guzman for the stretch in 99, that was awesome.


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Before working for NXP Semiconductors, I was employed as a Research Fellow in Physics (a.k.a. a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant) at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, where I worked with Professor R. (Bob) Jones in the Theoretical Semiconductor Physics Group in the School of Physics.
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Yes! Yes! Yes! The Raw Review (#YYYTRR)
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Now I remember why I love crazy chicks…
It goes without saying that this past Sunday's TLC: Tables, Ladders, Chairs PPV was up there with the best of 2012. For once I'm willing to overlook the fact that John Cena was in yet another main event (even though the main event should have been The Shield's TLC match victory – I'm yet to count the broken tables and chairs, but I'm certain WWE were very low on their annual quota of broken weapons heading into Brooklyn), and it is all because I've been reminded why AJ makes a great crazy chick. Overall, TLC delivered a great show and did so without the WWE Champion being on the card (I will be buying that Knees 2 Faces t-shirt…).
Now onto Raw and the annual Slammy awards…
Having skipped Raw last night in favour of some much-needed sleep, I accidentally saw a spoiler about Cena having a new target on his back. I had no idea who the guy was because I clicked right off of the page, but I was certain they looked a lot like Marcus Cor Von (Monty Brown to those who, like me, preferred his TNA days). I honestly wish it had been him.
The Shield
Usual readers of this blog know I like to come up with witty headings for these sections, but TLC (and the subsequent actions of Team Hell No, Ryback and Ric Flair on Raw) has left them at somewhat of a loose end. It's all well and good that they're a "shield against injustice", but they need a specific target to make their impact felt. I did think that target was Ryback, but WWE is pretty set on keeping him as unstoppable as ever by the looks of it (he was the last man on his feet at TLC, and he beat Antonio Cesaro via Count-Out last night in order to preserve both men's momentum).
I'm not complaining about The Shield's lack of obvious target by any means, rather I would like to commend WWE on making it difficult to anticipate their next move. So much of this could be down to WWE not knowing what to do with The Shield, but I like where it is headed. Of course I could be wrong, and Ryback could just be a stronger target than The Shield anticipated, but the options are seemingly endless. Ultimately, this is the most interesting thing happening in WWE right now and until The Rock and CM Punk take the limelight (an event I'm looking forward to more than I ever did Rock/Cena) this is an angle I can enjoy.
I also love their music and their Edge & Christian-style entrance.
In other news…
Rey Mysterio def. Damien Sandow – This was a decent match, but I would have preferred something which was going to make a difference to a major angle starting Raw.
Kofi Kingston won the "Tell Me I Did Not Just See That" Moment of the Year Slammy – So a handstand was more of a shock than an 18 second victory at WrestleMania for the World Heavyweight Championship? I wish this hadn't been the start of an obviously rigged Slammys.
Kaitlyn def. Divas Champion Eve – WWE really needs to hire some female superstars with character…
Jerry "The King" Lawler won the Comeback of the Year Slammy – I'm glad the guy survived his heart attack, but during his time away from Raw the commentary was massively improved by JBL and JR. This should have been Jericho's award hands down.
Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston def. Tensai; Wade Barrett attacked – I'm surprised at how far Tensai's star has fallen since John Laurinaitis left WWE. I'm glad this segment was made worthwhile with an attack from Barrett.
AJ Lee and John Cena won the Kiss of the Year Slammy – Easily the least received moment in AJ's year to top off the worst thing she's been involved in all year. Who voted for this to happen?
The Great Khali (w/ Natalya) def. David Otunga – Why exactly is a) Natalya being wasted on Khali, and b) Otunga being made to job to that talentless giant?
Ric Flair returned, presented Superstar of the Year to John Cena and fought WWE Champion CM Punk – Punk was right. Cena is at the end of the worst year of his career and has done nothing of notability, this was easily the year of CM Punk and he deserved a second straight Superstar of the Year Slammy.
The Shield brawled with Ryback, WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No and Ric Flair – This was the start of Raw getting good, but mainly because I'm loving the brawls The Shield have reintroduced to WWE.
Brodus Clay def. JTG – I wish WWE would use JTG in a better way.
Santino Marella and Tensai presented LOL Moment of the Year to The Rock – As funny as The Rock was in his build with Cena, Team Hell No have been gold since their comedy angle started.
Cody Rhodes def. Sin Cara – As expected, another good match from WWE's tag team competitors.
Zack Ryder and Layla presented Trending Now (Hashtag of the Year) to Ryback – The flaw here is that WWE set the voting time to five minutes before the award was given. If it had been done over the course of a year I'm certain #YesYesYes, #Jeritrolled or #respectPunk would have won this award.
Sheamus confronted World Heavyweight Champion Big Show; John Cena foiled Dolph Ziggler's Money in the Bank cash-in attempt – How this wasn't a John Cena heel turn is beyond me. Ziggler is beyond over, has abandoned Vickie Guerrero, and was about to dethrone the heel World Heavyweight Champion. Cena stopped that and got booed out of the arena after he did so.
The Miz, Alberto Del Rio & Tommy Dreamer def. 3MB – I'm on board for an ADR face turn, but why is 3MB being subjected to the 'returning legends' treatment?
Ryback won Newcomer of the Year and def. U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro via Count-Out – I agree with the winner of this award, and I was happy with how the match ended. It was an intriguing match and I hope to see it again.
Jim Ross, "Mean" Gene Okerland and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat awarded Match of the Year to Triple H and The Undertaker – So many great matches made way for Sheamus vs. Big Show at Hell in a Cell, most notable of which being any of CM Punk's matches with Chris Jericho or Daniel Bryan. Given the poor choices, End of an Era was the best match of the year. I would have voted for Punk vs. Bryan.
John Cena & Vickie Guerrero def. Dolph Ziggler & AJ Lee via Disqualification after Big E Langston interfered – Am I the only person who doesn't see the hype about Langston? He doesn't look like anything more than a new Bobby Lashley, and his finish looks as devastating as The Wasteland. Hopefully he'll be more impactful and impressive next week.
I was hyped coming off of TLC, and I fully expected Raw to be a great show. As you can tell, I was underwhelmed with what we got and I haven't exactly held back with my thoughts on the Slammys.
There were a few good points to take away from the show, however. Ryback was impressive as ever, Dolph finally got rid of Vickie, and The Shield kept me guessing once again. The build to the 2013 Royal Rumble looks empty right now, but next week could be eventful enough to keep me locked in for three hours.
Thanks for reading my views, I'd love to hear your views on Twitter (@SpringerAJ, #YYYTRR) or in the comments on this blog.


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Seven years ago, in August 2005, The CJN published its first "teacher feature," a monthly column that ran during the school year, profiling teachers in Jewish schools.
The column ran with the tagline "They are our teachers…" but in the office, we always referred to it as the teacher feature.
The objective was to honour teachers, because of the important role they play in their students' lives.
We looked for teachers who were not only making a positive difference, but whose personal stories and/or classroom techniques would make for an interesting read.
This month, we wrap up the series with a guest column by Keren Henderson, whose mother, Yaffa Edenson, is retiring from Holy Blossom Temple after a 50-year career as an educator.
Keren Henderson, Special to The CJN
TORONTO — In 1962, 18-year-old Yaffa Eichenbaum walked with a team of young Israeli women to the elementary school in Beit Shean to serve her country as a new teacher. Her first assignment: integrating immigrant children from Morocco, Iran and Iraq into northern Israel.
Yaffa spent three years connecting these Jewish children to their language, culture and homeland.
This summer, 50 years later and 9,000 kilometres away from Beit Shean, my mother, Yaffa Edenson, is retiring.
"It was nice to learn different cultures, different traditions," Yaffa remembers of her time teaching in Israel.
Beit Shean was the first place Yaffa and her sister, Haviva, were exposed to people who, although Jewish like them, did not share in the same Jewish traditions as the girls from Kfar Saba.
In 1974, Yaffa moved to Toronto. She married a Canadian journalist, my father, whom she met during his sabbatical year in Israel. That year, she taught at Associated Hebrew Schools.
"This time the challenge wasn't cultural east/west," she tells me, "but rather Israeli versus Canadian."
She quickly recognized why it was easy to connect with Canadian kids. "In Toronto," she explains, "people are proud to be Jewish and just as well to be proud of being Canadian."
After settling into a 36-year-career at Holy Blossom Temple, my mother has influenced hundreds of Jewish families and the kids of some pretty prominent Canadians, including Bob Rae's daughter, David Mirvish's children, and the grandkids of the late CBC journalist Barbara Frum.
Clearly the cultural differences between Toronto Jews and the Jews of Beit Shean go beyond geography and into issues of income. When I asked my mother how it affected her to be around so many powerful people, she explained to me that Holy Blossom is "a generous place to learn generosity. I don't know if it's important as a teacher or just as a person."
I asked my mother if she had any advice for teachers or for parents after all these years. Teachers, she says, need to keep up with the kids, to find ways to connect with them in order to connect them to their heritage.
That's what Judaism is all about, she tells me. "Past, present, future. Learning Israel's past, making sure the present is understood, so Judaism will continue in the future. Le dor vador le'olam va'ed [from generation to generation, forever]."
For the parents, my mother has some specific suggestions about maintaining Jewish pride: "Kids like traditions, kids like celebrations, and they like to be together as a family. This is what it's all about: family. This is what stays with you forever: celebrating holidays with the whole mishpachah."
What was nice about living in Israel, she says, is that the Torah feels more tangible when the Land of Israel is right there in front of you.
"That's also advice to the parents," she tells me, "that the kids live the chavaya [important experience] of seeing Israel for themselves. It's an extra layer of pride that goes beyond the books."
Now that she looks back on a half century of service to the Jewish community, Yaffa is prepared to pass the torch.
"It's nice to make room for young blood," she insists. "I hope more young teachers will come along and continue what I did."
She calls the new generation of students tzon kodashim, or holy lambs, which means that the young teachers are their shepherds – the people responsible for keeping Judaism alive.
No pressure, folks.
For my mother, teaching was never a job. It was a mitzvah. Yaffa didn't teach letters and numbers. She socialized generations of Jews.
My mother believes that her greatest accomplishment is building bridges. In Israel, she bridged gaps between Ashkenazim and Sephardim. In Toronto, she bridged gaps between Israelis and Canadians. She built those bridges with determination and courage. As the famous song goes, "Kol haolam kulo gesher tzar me'od veha'ikar lo lefached klal." The entire world is a narrow bridge and the key is not to fear any of it at all.
Keren Henderson is a doctoral student in journalism at Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication. She can still recite the aleph bet faster than any of her mother's students.


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Nats offense unable to lift Zimmermann's strong start
Right-hander allows two runs -- one earned -- over eight solid frames
SAN DIEGO -- Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann and left-hander Eric Stults found themselves in a pitchers' duel on Saturday evening at Petco Park. When it was over, Stults and the Padres won the battle, 2-1.
The game was tied at 1 when the Padres went ahead in the bottom of the eighth inning on a single by Everth Cabrera. Alexi Amarista reached first base after hitting into a force play. He then advanced to second on a throwing error by Zimmermann on a failed pickoff attempt.
Cabrera then made the right-hander pay with a single to center field, scoring Amarista.
"The throwing error that I made is what cost us," Zimmermann said. "If I don't make that [error], we would still be playing."
Zimmermann threw his third complete game of the season, allowing two runs on seven hits. He threw only 85 pitches and was ready to pitch the ninth inning had Washington tied the score.
"[Zimmermann] was efficient," Padres manager Bud Black said. "... I thought that today, more than what we've seen on video, that the changeup came more into play, especially early in the count. That was something we didn't project. But he's a bulldog."
The Padres scored the first run in the second inning, when Yonder Alonso swung at a 1-0 pitch and hit the ball over the right-field wall for his fifth home run of the season.
After that, Zimmermann allowed six singles the rest of the way. One of the hits came in the seventh inning. The Padres had runners on first and second with two outs, when Chirs Denorfia hit the ball deep in the hole at shortstop. Ian Desmond had no chance to get Denorfia at first, but Desmond's instincts told him to throw to Ryan Zimmerman at third base. Chase Headley ran past third and was caught in a rundown and was tagged out by catcher Kurt Suzuki.
"When the ball is in the hole like that, sometimes Ian will come to third for the force," Zimmerman said. "That was really the only play we had. So, it's one of those things where I'm hoping he throws over there. Luckily we were kind of thinking on the same page."
What bothered Nationals manager Davey Johnson the most was the way his team swung the bats. It had a game plan before the game, which was wait for the fastball. But it seemed the players swung at almost anything Stults threw at the plate.
"[Zimmermann] swung the bat better than the rest of the guys in the lineup," Johnson said. "It's a waste we couldn't pull that one out. That's a tough loss
"We are not hitting very smart. We are swinging at his changeups around the knees or in the dirt. We are not making him throw the ball over there. It's inexperience with the hitters at times. You have to be more patient. We are still growing as an offense. Some guys just need to be a little more patient and not try to hit the pitcher's pitch. That's all the problems all year offensively."
Stults was outstanding, pitching eight innings and allowing one run. He had a no-hitter through five innings, but Suzuki broke it up with a single to right field an inning later. He would later score on a single by Steve Lombardozzi to tie the score at 1. But Lombardozzi was caught trying to steal second base a few minutes later.
According to Johnson, Lombardozzi missed the sign that indicated he wasn't supposed to attempt to steal second base.
"He mis-read the sign," Johnson said.
The Nationals had a chance to tie the score in the ninth inning against closer Huston Street. Lombardozzi led off with a walk and represented the tying run. Zimmerman came to the plate and worked the count to 3-2 before he struck out and Lombardozzi was caught trying to steal second base.
"I have my best hitter up there, 3-2 count. I expected us to put it in play and stay out of the double play. [Zimmerman] swung through the ball," Johnson said. "I'll do it every time. We are not doing what we are capable of doing offensively."
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A PETITION has been launched calling on the government to take action over mouldy homes in Burnley.
Hundreds of residents have signed up to the campaign urging the Department for Communities and Local Government to force housing association Calico to check all social tenants' homes in Burnley for mould and damp.
The petition, which is at www.change.org, was started by Martina Baker, 37, who lives in Lincolnshire, who was shocked to see pictures of mouldy Calico properties posted on Facebook by residents.
She said: "I was very upset to see that people are living in these conditions and being blamed for the damp, cold , water coming in to their properties.
"I started the e-petiton as the government needs to know what is happening with local contractors, people who live in that area are living in Victorian conditions, which is not great for the year 2014."
Anthony Duerden, Calico's Director of Customer Services, said: "We sympathise with anybody who is experiencing problems with damp or mould. If a customer is experiencing structural damp, it is dealt with as a priority as soon as it is reported to us. Unfortunately, significant structural works may take longer than customers initially expect."
One Calico tenant who has signed the petition is Mick Smithson, 38, who lives with his wife Lynn, and children Nicole, 15, and CJ, six, in Morse Street.
Mr Smithson said he had been experiencing problems with damp in his home for three years.
He said: "We've spent so much money on the property doing it up, we love the area, it's great for the schools, but it's depressing living in this house.
"If we hadn't spent so much money on it we would have moved. We've spent thousands so far and we don't have money now to do stuff that families normally would be able to do."
In response to Mr Smithson's case, Mr Duerden said: "Over recent months, we've carried out a number of significant repairs to Mr Smithson's property involving cavity clearance and damp works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this period, as these were significant works."These have now been completed, and we are actively monitoring the situation. We have also arranged to fix a roof leak by removing his chimney stack, which is an unrelated issue, but one which we are dealing with as a priority."


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WORKERS under threat of redundancy at South Marston Distribution Centre and TS Tech are not in line to benefit from the Honda Task Force.
The Honda suppliers have each announced to their staff that they will be forced to trim their workforces.
The move follows the car giant's decision to scale back manufacturing at its UK operation in Highworth Road.
While South Marston Distribution Centre (SDC) has officially revealed it will slash 135 temporary positions, TS Tech has made nothing public, though employees have said two-thirds of all its agency staff will go following a briefing earlier this month.
Jill Annal, project manager of the task force, said the two businesses had failed to respond to the task force's offer of help and advice for under-threat workers.
"TS Tech and SDC are letting go their temporary agency staff," she said. "Those agencies will work as hard to find those personnel other work as anyone.
"Perhaps those agencies aren't motivated in the same way as HUM (Honda of the UK Manufacturing) is. Recruitment is their business and they may have confidence in their own abilities.
"Anybody leaving those businesses will get advice at the job centre if they want it, and they will be invited to the jobs fair we are organising.
"We have approached the two businesses with help, but haven't had any response as yet."
Of the work already done by the task force, the most important to date has been two activity days held in a makeshift suite of rooms at HUM's headquarters.
The deadline for production associates to apply for voluntary redundancy at HUM passed on Friday, but ahead of that Mrs Annal said a pattern in concerns had emerged among those still undecided on their future at HUM.
She said: "Those that had made their decision were quite clear, they had put their application to leave in and most already had a plan, but needed some support.
"Some people wanted enterprising advice for a new business start-up, whereas others were looking at retirement and information on part-time opportunities. "Those that hadn't decided had uncertainties about the labour market and whether there was anything available similar to the work they do at HUM.
"They just want to know they're not on their own in this. There is support available for them with CVs, training and even re-training if they want it."
Towards the end of last week there were 130 people who had applied to leave HUM voluntarily.
More precise numbers are likely to emerge today or later this week on how many production associates have officially applied, with that number going some way to determining how many compulsory redundancies will need to be made to meet the quota of 500 jobs which must be cut.


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" Brand: Holland and Barrett / Dosage Form: Oil / Type: Essential Oil "
I'm not really in to essential oils or aromatherapy or anything like that. It's not because I don't think it works or that it doesn't have a place - it does - it just does not interest me. However, I always have a bottle of Lavender oil in the house - since I was pregnant with my first son. That was when I was introduced to it as I was given a bottle in my leaving hamper from work when I went on maternity leave. I'm guessing the idea was from a knowing mum as it was certainly not something that I would have even considered. Fast forward three years and, after recently having another baby, it seems every midwife that I see asks if I have lavender oil!
The most recent bottle I purchased was this one from Holland and Barrett. A bottle of 10ml cost me £4.99 (it is currently on offer at £3.49 - Feb 2014). It comes in a small glass bottle with a lid that unscrews to reveal a plastic top through which the oil can be dispensed in drops.
Lavender is not really a scent that I am a massive fan of but it does definitely have relaxing qualities. I used it before the birth of my son for this purpose. After both births, I was advised to add a couple of drops to my bath too. I usually added a couple of drops to some milk and poured this under the running tap. This added a lovely relaxing scent to my bath (very therapeutic when you feel rotten and have a demanding baby!) and was also meant to help healing too, where I had been stitched up. It also has pain relieving properties. It definitely helped me relax and de-stress. My wounds healed quickly too and I always felt more comfortable after a soak in a lavender bath.
Lavender oil also has first aid properties for the treatment of burns and can help breathing when you have a cold. I haven't used this oil for this purpose but I have used it in a bowl of warm water by my bed to help me sleep - and it was very effective.
I think that this particular oil from Holland & Barrett is good value and good quality and I would recommend it.
Holland & Barrett Lavender Oil
I love the idea of aromatherapy and make my own soap and some beauty products. I have also for a number of years been making my own fly repellent lotion for both horses and humans. Lavender has many healing properties and is a product I use a lot in oil form. I don't always buy my Lavender Oil from Holland & Barrett, but I do currently have a few oils from them in stock. I prefer to use the small bottles as once opened the oil fragrance does lose some of its potency and as only a little is used at a time I find this the most cost effective satisfying way to buy it. I tend to buy two small bottles of Lavender Oil to every one of the alternative oils I use.
Lavender Oil is easy to produce and I have experimented with making my own - but it is easier to buy it from Holland & Barrett! I do however, use my own infusions from my own plants as well and buy organic base material, using all organic for all the other products ensures my soaps and sprays are almost fully organic.
Lavender Oil is made by steeping the flowers from Lavender the same as that which you see growing in gardens. Some varieties are better than others and for best results there is a very small window for the best time to harvest the flower heads for the maximum potency of the oil.
As the oil is highly concentrated so is the fragrance and the 100% Lavender Oil can easily be greatly diluted down into fragrance oils.
Lavender Oil has many uses: medicinal, fragrance aromatherapy, cooking, beauty products and cleaning.
I use it mostly for soap making and as an insect repellent, I have also experimented in using it for cooking and made some lovely lavender biscuits and some passable lavender and strawberry jam. I have also tried it with rhubarb in a crumble. Anyway, I digress the oil from Holland & Barrett can be used for biscuits, generally though you would use an infusion for the other items mentioned.
My experience of the oil from Holland & Barrett is that it is as good as any other 100% oil and does exactly what I expect it to do. As with all 100% oils a little goes a long way and they represent excellent value for money if utilised to fragrance and cleanse the home and body.
Lavender Oil can be used as an aromatherapy oil and put into a burner to gently fragrance the room and help balance the senses. Lavender is a relaxant and Lavender is frequently used as an aid to a good night's sleep and I am confident that a few drops of this oil in a glass of warm water on the bedside cabinet would aid a restful night. Fortunately though, I have not had to try it myself.
I use Lavender Oil in a spray with distilled water as a freshener for curtains and upholstery. The curtain use I hope will help deter flies coming in through open windows during the warmer months. Not sure how effective it is though, but does freshen fabrics a treat.
I also use it occasionally when I am ironing to enhance the freshness of the items being ironed and to increase the pleasure of the ironing experience. One drop per reservoir of water. However, I usually use Rosewater, but turn to Lavender for the insect repellent properties as appose to Rose that might attract them.
Price & Availability:
From Holland & Barrett on-line and in-store at around £5.00 full price for 10ml and £8.09 for 20ml. Sometimes on offer in the Penny Sale or 3 for 2 offers which is when I stock up and why I know I always have two lavender for each "other" oil.
If you buy one Essential Oil make it Lavender and for a brand you can trust choose Holland & Barrett. Lavender Oil has so many uses and is a lovely addition to the home. As with all 1oo% oils though be cautious of getting the undiluted oil on the skin as it could sting or burn, unlikely for lavender, but best to be careful.
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I bought this because I like the smell of lavender and wanted something relaxing to use in my oil burner. I saw this in Holland and Barrett, it was about £5 for a 10ml bottle.
Some people hate the smell of lavender but luckily I do like it. This oil has a strong smell and I find it very relaxing. The Holland and Barrett lavender essential oil is pure and undiluted so the bottle lasts me a long time. I only need to use a drop or two because the smell is so strong. This makes it good value for money and worth £5. Holland and Barrett do buy one get one for 1p sales too which would make this a lot cheaper.
Just one or two drops in my oil burner fills my whole bedroom with the relaxing fragrance of lavender. This really helps me feel relaxed and chilled out, I love to burn it in my oil burner before bed to send me into a lovely, deep sleep. It definitely does help me sleep and best of all it's all natural. I recommend this if you have trouble sleeping (and if you don't hate the smell!) I think it's definitely worth a try to see if this can help you sleep.
I fill the bowl of my oil burner with water and add one or two drops, this is enough fragrance the whole room for a long, long time. When the fragrance starts filling the room, I instantly start feeling more chilled out. The smell is strongest when the bowl starts to dry out and all the water evaporates. When I wake up in the morning, I can still smell it, just not as strongly as when I was using it.
Another way to use this oil is on your skin, sometimes I like to put a drop on my wrist and rub them together, it's nice to experiment with essential oils and mixing them together. I quite like vanilla and lavender oils together, it adds some sweetness and I think they're lovely together.
I also love to put a few drops in a bath, this is absolutely lovely before bed and really, really relaxing. It also scents the skin which is nice.
I definitely recommend this but you should probably make sure you actually like the scent first because I think some people really can't stand it. It's very relaxing and helps you sleep. This Holland and Barrett lavender pure essential oil is good quality and good value for money.
Lavender is one of my favourite floral scents, it's clean and fresh smelling as well as vibrant but relaxing. I am aware lavender seems to be quite a controversial smell that many people really don't like - it seems to be like Marmite, you either love or hate it. I love it, as does the rest of my family, which is good as you can't escape the pungent smell of lavender easily.
My main reason for buying lavender oil, other than I just like to smell it is for relaxation purposes, it's good for helping you sleep. I either use a few drops on my pillow before I go to bed or I put a few drops into a bowl of boiling water which helps the scent disperse around the lounge whilst I am watching TV or reading in the evening which helps me relax, thus sleep better at night.
Holland and Barrett's is my nearest health store, so I go there to get these sort of products. I find this store usually has what I want, at a reasonable price, often with lots of offers. I have a 10ml bottle which I think cost about £5, although I have had it over a year now, as uses just a few drops at a time it does seem to go a long way. The bottle is small, with dark brown glass, in the usual aromatherapy style and shape. It has a plastic screw top lid under which there is a rim which catches allows the drops to come out evenly without waste.
If you use lavender oil on your skin, and it is one aromatherapy oil you can use neat on unbroken skin, it feels very slightly greasy, but soon soaks in. It's good for burns and I use if I have a minor burn on my finger from cooking. A drop soothes the skin and calms the burning sensation quickly, plus the smell is very enchanting. You can obviously use it in aromatherapy massage oil, I have some almond message oil and occasionally have used it on my husband's bad shoulder. You can also mix lavender oil with other scents, although I like it by itself.
More recently I had the idea of putting it in the bath, don't know why I didn't think of that before, which makes for a very relaxing bathe, however I put a bit much in the once and it did make the sides of the bath a little grimy! Lavender is a great antiseptic so I did find that it is good if I am shaving my legs as it seems to stop me getting shaving rash.
I am sure there are many more uses for lavender oil, it's a very usual oil to keep in and I wouldn't be without mine. All in all great value and a great smell!
I have quite a strong personal interest in aromatherapy which developed through my research into massage techniques. I have a small kit of pure essential oils, and Lavender is the one that receives the most use around my home. I buy Lavender Pure Essential Oil from Holland and Barrett, where it is available in a range of different sizes. It makes sense to buy the larger sizes and get more of a saving if this is something you use frequently like I do, and they also have some great sales which are always worth taking advantage of. It is currently priced as follows: £4.99 for 10ml, £8.09 for 20ml, £10.99 for 30ml, and all are included in the "Buy one get one for 1p" special offer which is a real bargain and worth taking the opportunity to stock up!
Product description: "Sweet and floral with a medium strength initial aroma, this soothing essential oil has been found to be very beneficial for supporting relaxation. Aromatherapy oils may be used singly or mixed together to create your own blends."
The oil itself is pure and natural. It comes in a small dark glass bottle with a covered lid that allows you to measure out drops accurately, and the rim catches any drips to avoid waste. Essential oils must be stored away from exposure to light and hot or cold temperatures to ensure that they do not deteriorate. It has a very strong fragrance to it, giving off the deep floral lavender scent that we're all familiar with, and having a slightly more earthy herbal tone to it in its pure form.
The best thing about this lavender oil is that it is so versatile. It has a multitude of different uses from first aid to beauty treatments to household cleaning. I use this oil frequently and it always performs well to have the desired effect. I prefer to use essential oils where possible to replace other chemical based products, as I feel better about using natural products and know that it is perfectly safe to use in a variety of ways.
+ You should not usually use essential oils directly on the skin without diluting, but lavender is an exception to the rule. It can be used neat on the skin in small amounts by applying one or two drops directly to the affected area. I have used this oil to treat burns when I have had scalds from carelessness in the kitchen. When my last accident occured my skin turned red and was very painful, but there was no broken surface or blistering. I rubbed two drops of the oil over my skin using a very light and gentle touch to avoid further irritation. There was a nearly instant effect and my skin felt calm and soothed. I repeated the application a couple of times over the next few days and this helped to reduce the burned area as well as encouraging it to heal without leaving any visible mark or scarring.
+ Lavender is best known for its sleep-enhancing properties and you can buy a massive range of products that all include lavender to achieve this desired effect. If I'm having trouble sleeping, or if I need to go to bed but I feel too awake or restless, then I use this lavender oil to help me relax and prepare for sleep. I think it works best when a few drops are applied directly onto my bed sheets, and prefer not to put the oil on my pillows as the scent is a bit too strong and overwhelming so I find it to be more distracting than relaxing in this case. The fragrance will remain noticeable for some time and I can often still smell the lavender the following night when I'm getting into bed. If it has faded then I will top up by adding a few more drops again.
+ Soothe away aches and pains with a relaxing aromatherapy massage. You should dilute 5 drops of lavender oil into 10ml of carrier oil. Any base oil is fine, I personally prefer sweet almond oil as it is non-greasy and absorbed easily by the skin.
+ Lavender is a popular oil for adding to bath water to aid relaxation and promote a good nights sleep. I like to take baths in the evening to relax and unwind after the day. For a purely aromatherapy effect you can add some of the lavender oil to plain bath water, or for a more moisturising effect I prefer to use a similar combination to the massage oil described above, and add the lavender oil to a carrier oil which gives my skin a nice treat as well.
+ I'm the creative type and love turning bath time into a bit of a ritual. I like to make my own lavender bath salts by combining sea salt with lavender oil and dried lavender buds. This is a really nice bath treat that is relaxing and indulgent, with no nasty additives. You can vary the scent by using different essential oils together for a different effect. This also makes for a lovely gift that is cheap and cheerful, all you need to do is find a nice jar to store it in and decorate with a ribbon around the lid.
+ You can use 3-4 drops of this lavender oil diluted in water and heated over a ceramic burner to diffuse the scent throughout a room. This creates a nice fragrance throughout a room, and also creates a relaxing atmosphere. Again, you can combine different essential oils together for different effects.
+ Lavender oil can be combined with water and a touch of alcohol to make your own linen spray. You can use this to freshen clothing, bedding and soft furnishings, but I prefer only to use this on my bedding as it helps to keep the fabric smelling fresh and also gives that added benefit of promoting a good nights sleep.
+ Adding just a drop of lavender oil to the water when you are steam ironing gives off a lovely scent and can work out much cheaper than buying fragranced ironing water.
As you can see from the examples above, you can do a lot with lavender oil. It is also a good option if you want to combine with other essential oils to get a slightly different effect. Popular combinations include lavender and lemon for a cleansing and refreshing effect, or lavender and sage for a calming and soothing effect.
In my eyes, this is truly an "essential" essential oil! Even if you're not really into aromatherapy, this product has a wide range of uses and proves to be a practical alternative to mainstream chemical cleaners, medicines, and beauty products. I can thoroughly recommend Holland and Barrett's Lavender Pure Essential Oil and think it's excellent value for money particularly when taking advantage of their special offers.
I use this essential oil for all kinds of things and personally I find the scent of lavender to be very calming. I suffer from anxiety from time to time and occasionally from panic attacks (which can be absolutely terrifying). I went through a phase a number of years ago where these were pretty bad and it was around that time that a lady I visit for massage and reflexology recommended using lavender oil as an aid to calmness.
This 30ml bottle is from Holland and Barrett and costs £10.99 - I usually wait until they have a penny sale on - where for every product you buy the next one is only 1p, so that it works out a little cheaper. Decent essential oils do tend to cost around this price and it is worth paying, they do not lose any of their strength as you go through the bottle and that is a sign of the quality. For me a bottle like this lasts around 8-9 months and that is with me using a few drops a couple of times a week.
The primary use (in my house at least) is to burn this in an oil burner, I use a ceramic burner which fits a tealight candle, a couple of drops of this in the water above the flame provide a good few hours of soothing aroma. I also use the oil on bed linen, adding a couple of drops to newly dried sheets and pillowcases, this gives a very subtle aroma which I find particularly calming and nice.
Other uses include a couple of drops on to a homemade drawer refresher (I use this in my tights and underwear drawers) and I also put a couple of drops in the filter of my dyson hoover which then scents the room slightly every time it it used. It is amazing the things you can find to use essential oils with!
I do find that lavender is a soothing scent and I have come to associate it with calmness and serenity in the home, I will continue to buy this and I advocate it's use for anyone with anxiety issues.
Lavender oil is actually a product I dont think I could live without - regardless of the makers/brand there is always a bottle of this close by to my bed. I have trouble sleeping quite regularly (for an unkown reason) and because Im not mad on taking sleeping pills I reckon lavender oil is the next best thing to help me relax and hopefully fall asleep. I do go through LOADS of bottles of this a month from a wide range of shops but this is one I will always keep coming back to as I find it works really well on me and makes sure I have a great nights sleep everytime Im having a but if trouble in that area!
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Price: 30 bottle - Around 5.00. 20ml bottle - Around 4.50 & 10ml bottle - Around 4.00.
Stockists: Holland & Barrett & hollandandbarrett.com
I think this type of oil probably can be picked up cheaper elsewhere but Ive found because I usually buy a 30ml bottle (much larger than most stores) it lasts for a really long time which makes it better value for money in the long run.
The bottle this comes in is exactly like on the picture although mine is slightly bigger. It does appear to be solid brown colour but it is transparent in reality so you can see exactly how much oil is left/how much your using at any one time. Underneath the top there is a small dropper which when turned upside down deposits the oil wherever you want it. Be careful though as it does come out quite quickly and being too heavy handed will waste loads - its actuallu better to only use a little bit as if you use to much it actually counteracts the effects this has on sleep and actually makes you more awake!
As I mentioned I do personally use this for helping me sleep but this oil has so many different uses that make it a household necessity: use it to treat burns and skin inflammations, it works as a disinfectant and antiseptic making it great for applying to cuts and grazes, it can be used to help you sleep, can be burnt in oil burners, added to a bath for scent and relxation & if applied to the temples it can help to cure headaches! So really this is something no house should be without because it can be used in so many different ways so even if you dont think you need it I recommend investing in a bottle of this very versatile oil.
This helps me relax and fall asleep so well and I think I would have gone mad by now without it. On nights I dont use this I try and fall asleep for at 4 hours but with a few drops of this on my pillow Im out for the count in about 10 minutes so that is how good it does work and we all know it smells amazing - and so does your house afterwards! I cant recommend this highly enough because it a miracle oil for me that has so many uses! Definitely recommend.
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When it comes to aromatherapy, Lavender is by far one of the most flexible oils to use , and is the one of the only oils that can be used neat on the skin without the need to use a carrier oil (the other such oil being tea tree) .
I'm pretty into my aromatherapy - I like to make my own scented salt scrubs for instance, combining different scents depending on what I need - perhaps I need calming down, or, maybe I need waking up a little bit. I also tend to mix oils in with my plain hand lotions to pep them up a bit . Whilst I have many scented oil, Lavender is, in my humble opinion, one of the few I couldn't do without !
Lavender, or Lavendula, commonly grown in the UK nowadays, is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean, and to have been introduced here by the Romans. Mentions of the herb exist from at least the last 2500 years, and it even had a couple of mentions in the bible! The Greeks and the Romans bathed in lavender scented water and it was from the Latin word "lavo" meaning "to wash" that the herb took its name.
This particular oil comes in a dark brown glass bottle . This is important, as the dark glass preserves the integrity of the oil against light. As an essential oil, rather than a scented oil, it is made of 100 natural ingredients, so this light protection is important as the oil contains no preservatives and will lose some of its beneficial qualities over time . I purchased the large sized bottle of 30ml, which cost me just under a tenner, but there is a smaller 10ml bottle size available, which I believe is a little over £3.
This oil has many benefits. Probably one of the most famous is for aiding sleep - many holistic remedies aimed at promoting a calm and peaceful nights sleep contain lavender, and a few drops sprinkled onto a pillow is recommended to help aid sleep . I personally don't like to use it in this way though, as my boyfriend complains that it makes the bed smell of old ladies!
I mostly use it on my skin - not just in the aforementioned salt scrubs and creams, but also neat to treat insect bites, sunburn, or small cuts . Lavender does have some antibacterial properties, so it is great for stopping cuts and bites becoming infected, although for larger cuts I would recommend a plaster too to stop dirt getting in . It doesn't sting on being applied to cuts, which is always nice! Sometimes I mix it with tea tree for a double dose of disinfecting!
I also like to use this oil in a steam inhalation when I have a blocked or bunged up nose . It works wonders, both at clearing my nose and at relaxing me at the same time .
My absolute favourite way to use it, when I have time, is to make Lavender Bath Bombs - either for myself or as small inexpensive gifts for friends . Below is the recipe I use for making them.
Lavender Bath Bomb
* 1 cup of baking soda
* 1/3 cup of lemon juice
* A few drops of lavender essential oil
* Dried lavender flowers - you can leave these whole, or crush if you prefer.
* A little cooking oil (a spray oil is brilliant for this_
* A muffin tin, or some kind of small mould
1. Mix the flowers, oil, and baking soda into a bowl. Spray with water until the mixture keeps its shape if held tightly and then released.
2. Add the lemon juice and stir well again.
3. Grease the muffin tin or mould, either by brushing on cooking oil or using oil sprayer, and then fill tightly with the mixture.
4. Leave it to set for about 5 minutes, then remove from mould and leave on a dish towel to dry for 24 hours.
5. Once it has set for 24 hours, it should be solid and dry. It can now be used, or packed and stored. Store away from moisture.
This oil is good quality and easy to use, with a good bottle designed to protect the integrity of the oil . It is perhaps a little pricey, but then good quality oils are, and I think overall the price is fair . Recommended .
I used to dab a few drops of lavender oil on my clothing instead of using perfume. I do not engage in this practise any more, as I now prefer traditional perfumes, but I regularly use lavender oil in many different contexts. It is most often used to aid sleep, and many people find that adding a few drops of it to their pillow case can make them relax and drop off to sleep. It can, however, also be added to potpourri to increase its scent, to drawer sheets to keep clothing smelling fresh, or burned in an oil burner to release the fragrance into a room and act as an air freshener.
I very much enjoy the scent of lavender oil, but have developed such a poor sleeping pattern and attitude to sleep that the technique of adding lavender oil to my pillow before bed will not make much difference to my ability to sleep. However, slightly more successful is the practise of adding some drops to a bath. I find that keeping the bathroom window and door closed as the water is running, and adding the lavender to the bath early on, I can create a steam room that is sweet with the scent of lavender. As the oil-rich water washes over your skin and your lungs become full of the sweet steam you do become much more relaxed and I often sleep slightly better as a result of this.
The scent of lavender is evocative of summer and French landscapes, and there is something very comforting about it. Care should be taken when handling the oil however, as it should not come into direct contact with the skin. This is strong stuff, and should the oil come into contact with sensitive or broken skin the result may be very painful. This is minimised however, by the design o the bottle: the small opening through which the oil is decanted will allow only one drop at a time to emerge, and this is very helpful when you wish to create a subtle aromatherapy atmosphere.
I purchased the 30ml bottle from Holland and Barrett for £7.99. However, this was at a time when the product was on offer, and I would be reluctant to pay the almost-£10 asking price. A 30ml bottle usually lasts me in excess of a year, so on a daily basis it does not work out as being too expensive. It can be found online from the following sources:
£3.90 from summernaturals.co.uk
£6.99 from earthlets.co.uk
£8.99 from chemistdirect.co.uk
Lavender oil has a beautiful scent and has long been relied upon for its relaxing properties. If you are looking for a fine scent that will aid relaxation, I would recommend this oil.
We recently decided to sell up and move house, which means we frequently have visitors coming to view the house. Owning a dog doesn't exactly 'sell' the house, with their smell and constantly malting fur everywhere.
We aren't much for the majority of air fresheners available from the supermarket as they tend to be really overpowering and cover over smells rather than deal with them. My mum, having recently watched an episode of 'How clean is your House?' where they gave tips on how to make air fresheners with essential oils, decided to try it out for herself.
She bought a 20ml bottle of lavender from Holland and Barratt for £6.95.
Basically the program directed that you mix some essential oils of your choice, with a splash of vodka and some water (to dilute) in a spray bottle. This can be tried with various different combinations; my favourite happens to be lemon, grapefruit and orange, my mums is plain old lavender. You're supposed to add about 20 drops of essential oil for every 4 oz of water. This solution can then be added to a spray bottle, and kept aside should the occasion arise where you'll need it, or to just add a little freshness to your house.
Another great tip, if you don't have a bottle to spray the solution, is to apply any essential oil of your choice to either a light bulb ring or a lamp shade. This is a good way to burn essential oils as the fragrance will diffuse and be subtlety distributed throughout the room.
So more importantly, how did it smell? It had a sweet, floral fragrance that was quite pungent in strength. It definitely has a soothing quality which explains for its many uses in aromatherapy and relaxation. In fact my dog, Shep hardly catches a wink in the day and is always in a constant excitable, playful state, but on the morning of another viewing we sprayed a mist over a rug he recently claimed as his favourite place to roll around, and within minutes we found him sound asleep - bless. :) I for one have to admit personally wouldn't have chosen lavender from the rest of essential oils on offer but I have to say the fragrance is beautiful, pleasant and great for calming your mind and relaxation - try it for yourself!
I brought a bottle of Pure Essential Lavender Oil from Holland and Barrett to use as a massage oil. It cost me £6.95 for a 10ml bottle. It comes in a box which is orange, pink and green and has Holland and Barrett Perfectly Pure Aromatherapy Lavender written on the front. It also tells you that Lavender has relaxing qualities.
The bottle is a small brown glass bottle with a black screw top lid. It has Holland and Barretts orange label around it. When you unscrew the top it has a plastic "dropper" inside so you can measure out the tiniest amount. Obviously the oil smells strongly of Lavender and I always think Lavender has an earthy smell as well as a flowery one but maybe that's just me!
As I said I originally got the Lavender Oil to use as a massage oil, however, I have since discovered a lot more uses for it.
Mix 2 or 3 drops of the lavender oil with baby oil ( a cheapish one will be fine) and massage into tired and strained joints and muscles, lavender is known for its calming and relaxation qualities. This makes it an excellent massage oil.
Place a few drops of Lavender Oil on to a cotton wool pad and place along your window sills. I personally have a bead curtain at my door in the summer and I just dab the beads with a bit of oil, this will deter any flying insects.
Lavender Oil is a natural antiseptic this makes it very good for minor cuts, scratches and burns. Just dab a little bit on a cut and it will soothe and aid healing. It is also good for sunburn and after sun care. Just mix it with the baby oil and rub gently over the burnt area.
Again dab a small amount of oil on the bite or sting and it will relieve the itching.
Lavender oil can be used in an oil burner to create a lovely fragrance throughout your home.
This is one of my favourite uses, when I fill my iron with water I add a couple of drops of lavender oil to the water, this then creates lovely lavender fragranced steam as you iron. I like this particularly for sheets and towels.
Luckily I have never suffered from this but my friend told me that when her daughter got head lice she put the lavender oil along the parting of her hair and it makes the lice easy to comb out apparently they don't cling to the hair.
Lavender oil, with its calming and relaxing qualities, is supposed to be beneficial to aid a good nights sleep. Just put a few drops on your pillow. This is the only thing that I have tried with my oil and it did not work.
I'm sure there are many more uses for this little bottle of oil but these are just a few of the ones that I have tried.
Lovely fragrance
So many uses
Quite expensive for the initial purchase
I purchased a 10ml bottle of lavender essential oil for £3.99 from Holland and Barrett alongside some throat lozenges on a buy one get one half price offer that they are doing across every product in store at present. You can purchase Nofolk Lavender essential oil (reputed to be top quality) from www.neoils.com for £3.50 per 10ml which is slightly better value although harder to get hold of on the high street and you would need to pay P&P.
It comes in a small brown glass bottle inside an orange box accompanied by a leaflet with information about the different applications of the oils that they stock. Being a pure essential oil, it is suitable for vegans. The bottle has a dropper inserted ensuring no wasted product and ease of measuring.
Lavender is possibly the most versatile and talked about essential oil. Whenever searching for natural remedies for a variety of ailments on Google, you can bet that lavender will not be far away. It can also be used for creating a relaxing atmosphere at home with an oil burner, and adding to the hoover or washing machine to deodorise them.
My preference is to add a few drops to my bath water when suffering from a cold or influenza as one of its many wonderful qualities is anti-viral. I am prone to these conditions as I have an underactive thyroid and so using anti-biotics continuously is not an option - I like to tackle illness with natural products wherever possible. I believe that my fast recovery from illnesses can be attributed to this oil. I have also found it is handy to freshen the toilet without harsh chemicals.
Most lavender essential oils are not much different from each other - this one is no exception, it has a nice strong, evocative and slightly antiseptic smell to it and you only need to add two drops to a deep bath for it to work its magic. A downside is it is made in the USA, I am sure this does not affect the quality in any way but it does increase its carbon footprint making it less ethical than say a British equivalent. It is also not organic which loses a star too.
Complete First aid kit in one bottle. I first took an interest in aromatherapy in the late 1970s long before it became fashionable. I had two little ones and I did not want to pump them full of chemicals I wanted all things natural for them. Of course lavendar oil is a chemical, but it is beneficial. Holland and Barretts pure lavendar oil is paricularly good qualiy and at just under £7 for a large 20ml bottle it is very good value. As you only use it in small quantities (a few drops at a time) it lasts for ages.
What can you use it for? The list is endless so I will only mention a few.
When your children are fractious at bedtime, put a drop or two in their bath water just before you tuck them in. They will get a good night and so will you! You can even put a drop on their Pyjamas to help them sleep. It is one of the few essential oils you can use on children.
Lavendar oil is very good for the skin put a few drops in a plain face cream will work better than some expensive rejuvenating face creams. The healing properties of Lavendar oil were first re - discovered in 1910 by Gattefossé when he used it to heal a burnon his own hand. This lead to the modern development of aromatherapy. If you have aging skin, broken skin or burned scalded skin, lavendar oil is healing.
It is also a natural antiseptic, if you can only get one bottle of essential oil, get this one!
Lavender oil is by far, one of the most versatile types of essential oil. When I read through a list of natural remedies for common ailments, lavender oil appears as a remedy, 8 out of 10 times. Lavender oil is also one of the few essential oil in which you can use a small amount direct on our skin.
When buying lavender essential oil, it is important to get one that is pure. There are cheap lavender oils sold in shops that smell like chemically treated fragrance and they do not have the same effect as pure lavender essential oil. One definite give away of non pure oil is the clear container. Essential oil is contained in dark container so as to protect the oil.
As I use lavender oil often, I found Holland and Barratt lavender essential oil to be less expensive than other brands of essential oil. Bottled in a dark glass container, the lavender oil is in its purest form. The oil is priced at £3.99 for 10ml and £6.79 for 20ml.
Lavender oil is known for many health benefits. The scent is calming to the nerves and it helps treat migraines, headaches, anxiety and nervous tension. It helps soothes my migraine when I put a few drops of lavender oil on a tissue and breathe gently through it. The oil is also a great remedy for pain and hence it is often used together with carrier oil as massage oil for tense and sore muscles. Lavender oil also helps to heal wounds, cuts and burns. I remember applying a tiny drop of lavender oil on a finger wound and the cut healed quickly without any visible scar.
Lavender oil can be used on a vaporiser or an oil burner. Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil to warm water and slowly burn the oil over a tea light candle. The scent is especially good to use when you are having a cold. Do not leave the candle unattended and remember to blow out the candle before the oil dries out.
I have read that the lavender oil refreshes the mind and increase mental activity however I find it to be more effective in helping me to relax. A few drops of lavender oil in the bath always help me get a good night sleep.
Though lavender essential oil is a versatile oil, it should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women and people suffering from diabetes.
Essential oils should be stored in cool and dark places away from any heat or direct sunlight.
Lavender pure essential oil has so many uses, and I'm never too far away from a bottle. Pure essential oils can be expensive and Holland and Barrett sell 10ml bottles for £3.99 and 20ml bottles for £6.79, which is very reasonably priced. If you just looking to fragrance your home then I would suggest buying bottled of fragrance oil rather than essential oil, as it would work out a lot cheaper, but if you're looking for the aromatherapy benefits then this product is well worth the money.
Lavender can be used in many ways, I find it particularly helpful for headaches and sleep - taking advantage of its sedative properties; but it can also be used to treat burns, as an antiseptic and relax muscles.
There are a few different ways that I use Lavender oil. I sometimes put a few drops on my pillow at night to help promote sleep, it gently helps me to relax and drift off, especially if I'm feeling restless, I find that a few drops in a hot bath can help me to unwind and relax, as can burning a few drops in water over an oil burner, allowing it to slowly defuse in the room.
A small amount applied directly to the temples and across the forehead can help to sooth my head if I've got a head ache. Something I like to do is make a lavender balm using melted Vaseline and a few drops of lavender oil, it's very effective for headaches and I use it when I'm travelling on long journey too.
It can also be used for massage when a few drops are mixed with a carrier oil, although this isn't something I've tried myself.
Lavender is a beautiful oil to start experimenting with if you are interested in aromatherapy; I've since gone on to learn about other oils and their benefits. It's amazing how much of a difference aromatherapy can make to your life, I'd usually get a headache and just pop a pill; it's wonderful to have an alternative.
Aromatherapy oil. This soothing essential oil found to be very beneficial for relaxation and thus supports calm mood and sleep.


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Love Of God And Fear Of God
God says, "Do not take two gods. He is only One God. So dread Me alone." (Sura an-Nahl: 51)
Fear of God is one of the essential attributes of a believer. Because, it is fear of God that draws a person nearer to God, makes him attain a deeper faith, enables him to conduct himself responsibly towards God every moment of his life, and nurtures his dedication to values of the Qur'an. The fact that the good morals God expects from His servants come with the fear of God is reaffirmed by the Prophet Muhammad (saas) in these words:
Fear God wherever you are; if you follow an evil deed with a good one you will obliterate it; and deal with people with a good disposition. (At-Tirmidhi)
Failure to understand the real meaning of fear of God causes some to confuse it with other kinds of mundane fears. However, fear of God differs greatly from all other type of fear.
The Arabic word used in the original text of the Qur'an (khashyat) expresses overwhelming respect. On the other hand, the Arabic word used in the Qur'an to refer to worldly fears (hawf) expresses a simple kind of fear, as in the fear one feels when faces with a wild animal.
A consideration of the attributes of God leads to a better understanding of these two kinds of fear, both expressed by different words in Arabic.
Worldly fears are usually caused by a potential threat. For example, one may fear being murdered. However, God is the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful and the Most Just. Therefore, fear of God implies showing respect to Him, the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful and the Most Just, and avoiding exceeding His limits, rebelling Him and being of those who deserve His punishment.
You who believe! If you have fear of God, He will give you a criterion (by which to judge between right and wrong) and erase your bad actions from you and forgive you. God's favour is indeed immense. (Sura al-Anfal: 29)
Worldly fears cause man anxiety. Fear of God, however, not only gives rise to increased spiritual strength, but also to peace of mind.
Fear of God, in fact, removes the obstacles to drawing nearer to God and earning His love. Foremost of these obstacles is one's lower self. From the Qur'an, we learn that there are two aspects of the soul; the one inspiring evil and mischief, and the other, guarding against every inclination to evil.
... The self and what proportioned it and inspired it with depravity and a fear of God, he who purifies it has succeeded, he who covers it up has failed. (Sura ash-Shams: 7-10)
Struggling against this evil, and not giving in it, requires spiritual strength. This strength derives from fear of God. A God-fearing person is not enslaved by the selfishness of his soul. The awe he feels for God draws him away from thoughts and deeds unworthy of His pleasure. A verse of the Qur'an informs us that only those who fear God will take heed of the warnings imparted to them:
You can only warn those who act on the Reminder and fear the All-Merciful in the Unseen. Give them the good news of forgiveness and a generous reward. (Sura Ya Sin: 11)
Man's striving must be to feel a more profound fear of God. To effect this noble sentiment, he must reflect upon God's creation and recognize the supreme artistry and power represented in its every detail. His thinking must enable him to attain a better grasp of His grandeur and add to his awe. Indeed, God commands us:
You who believe! Have fear of God with the fear due to Him and do not die except as Muslims. (Sura Al 'Imran: 102)
So have fear of God, as much as you are able to, and listen and obey and spend for your own benefit. It is the people who are safe-guarded from the avarice of their own selves who are successful. (Sura at-Taghabun: 16)
The more a believer fears God, the more loving he becomes. He better acknowledges the beauty of God's creation. He acquires the ability to recognize the multitude of people, nature, animals, and in everything around him, as reflections of God's sublime attributes. Consequently, he comes to feel a deeper love for such blessings, as well as for God, their Creator.
A person who grasps this secret also knows what love of God is. He loves God, over and above anything else, and understands that all beings are the work of His creation. he loves them in accordance with God's pleasure. He loves believers who are submissive to Him, but feels aversion for those who are rebellious towards Him.
The true love that makes man happy, brings him joy and peace, is love of God. Other forms of love, felt for beings other than God, are, in the words of the Qur'an, love peculiar to idolaters, and consistently leads to anguish, sorrow, melancholy and anxiety. The idolaters' love and the love believers feel for God are compared in a verse as follows:
Some people set up equals to God, loving them as they should love God. But those who believe have greater love for God... (Sura al-Baqara: 165)


text: Heifer International receives $8 Million for East Africa Dairy Development Extension Heifer International has received an $8.5-million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for project work on the East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) project. The grant will support existing projects in Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda and explore possibilities for expansion in Ethiopia and Tanzania between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013. "We are excited for the opportunity to continue serving dairy farming families and grateful to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for their support," said Elizabeth Bintliff, vice president of Heifer International's Africa area program. EADD began in 2008 as a four-year, $42.8 million project funded by the Gates Foundation to help about 179,000 smallholder dairy farmer families to double their household income, create, connect and expand dairy market infrastructure, and sustainably increase dairy productivity and efficiency. Currently in its final year of the pilot phase, EADD has grown to be one of the leading market-oriented agro-livestock development initiatives in East Africa, earning the farming families more than $35 million. The project, implemented by Heifer International, is in partnership with TechnoServe, The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), World Agroforestry Research Institute and Africa Breeders Services. 7.5.12


text: Jake Long is going to have to walk. He is going to get a lot of money based on his previous years, but he obviously isn't the player he once was. Get comfortable with the Dolphins moving forward withot their All-Pro tackle. Fasano is a mediocre at best TE. He will never be great or elite; at his best he is good, mostly because of blocking. I have high hopes for Jonas Gray next year and I think Bush will be used more as a WR/RB next year. Maybe return punts. Sean Smith,Reggie Bush and Brian Hartline may all ask for too much money. I wouldn't look for the Dolphins to overpay these guys next off season. I think Hartline could be a good WR, but he is just too weak and he isn't getting it done in the weight room during the offseason. IMO, he lacks dedication. He had all offseason and most of the preseason to work on his upper body, but he obviously didn't. He is a fraggin weakling. Tony Mcdaniel isn't a fit in the 4-3. He may go. Hopefully Matt Moore returns and the Dolphins just keep two QB's. FA's I would add. With Long,Fasano,Hartline, McDaniel and some other veterans gone, there should be significant cap room, but Starks is going to cost us. WR....Greg Jennings....He isn't young anymore and he is having a terrible contract year with the groin injury so he should be affordable. He may enter free agency in the 2nd tier, but I like him for a front loaded 4 year contract. CB Keenan Lewis ...The cap deficient Steelers won't be able to offer him what he is worth. Lewis is 26 and has developed into one of the league's better cover corners.He just keeps consistently improving. I want this one more than any other! DE Michael Johnson.... A perfect fit IMO. His acquisition would allow Odrick to return to full time DT duties and eliminate the need for Mcdaniel. Johnson is 25 and he continues to get better every year. OG...Kraig Urbik.......Hopefully he stays under the radar and will be affordable. 28 and just entering his prime. Jerry needs to compete at the OT position IMO. Draft 2013: It's looking like a possible top 12 pick anyway. Could be as high as the 4th pick. I'll go with 7th for now. 1st...........Luke Joeckel...OT...Most of the bad teams have solid LT's, no really; even the Eagles have Peters returning. It is highly likely that Sherman is reunited with another alum next spring. 2nd.........Cordarrelle Patterson....WR......I think he will declare, maybe not. 2nd.........Dion Simms....TE....Like having a OT who can run routes and catch. The word beast was invented for guys like this. 3rd.........Zavier Gooden...OLB...Former safety with 4.4 speed. Coverage specialist and ST's ace, but could be special later on. 3rd..........Baccari Rambo....S...Might be an addict but maybe he'll grow up in a year or two. I'd risk a late 3rd. 4th..........Brian Winters.....OT....Jonathan Martin looks bad to me. Winters could blow up the combine and go much higher. 5th..........Montari Hughes...DT....Big talent problem child? Another risk, WTH, it's only a 5th. 6th..........Dustin Hopkins....K.......Carpenter stinks. 7th..........Brad Madison.....DE.....If he could ever stay healthy? Roster: QB...........Tannehill,Moore RB............Bush,Miller,Gray,Thomas,Thigpen. FB............Lane TE............Simms,Clay,Egnew WR...........Greg Jennings,Cordarrelle Patterson,Bess,Rishard Matthews,Marlon Moore OT............Joeckel,Martin,Winters,Jerry OG/C........Pouncey,Incognito,Urbik,Samuda,Chandler Burden.....I thought Samuda looked great in the preseason. DT..........Soliai,Starks,Odrick,Hughes,Randall DE...........Wake,Johnson,Shelby,Brad Madison OLB.........Burnett,Misi,Olivier,Zavier Gooden ILB...........Dansby,Spitler S.............Jones,Clemons,Rambo,Amaya CB...........Smith,Lewis,Marshall,Carroll,Wilson K....Dustin Hopkins P.....Fields LS...Denney


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HAYWARD — Police on Tuesday continued to investigate the fatal shooting of a Hayward teenager gunned down Monday afternoon near the baseball diamond at Centennial Park.
The victim, a 17-year-old boy who lived on the west end of the city and who participated in an area independent studies program, was found shot multiple times on a concrete walkway in the park at 24000 Amador Street, police said.
As of the Tuesday afternoon no arrest had been made in the killing and no information was released about a motive.
Police also have not released the victim's name; investigators say they are waiting until they confirm his identity. An Alameda County Coroner's Office spokesman said an autopsy took place late Tuesday morning.
At the time of the shooting, the victim was accompanied by another 17-year-old Hayward teen who was a friend, according to Hayward Police Sgt. Ken Forkus.
Officers responded to the park after a caller reported hearing gunshots at 3:27 p.m., said. When they arrived, they discovered the teen lying unconscious on the walkway near the baseball diamond.
Police have not said where on his body the teen was struck by gunfire but said his friend was not hit.
The teen was taken to the hospital, where he died at 4:10 p.m.
Police are interviewing several witnesses, some who heard the shooting and others who claimed to have seen it, Forkus said.
It was not immediately known what they were doing in the park.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 510-293-7000.
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PA 11-201 (§§ 13-15) makes changes in several laws affecting banking and housing, including foreclosure. Among other things, the act requires anyone who commences a foreclosure action concerning a subject property to register the property with the town clerk in the municipality where the property is located. They must pay a land record filing fee and the municipality must maintain the registration separate from the land records.
The act requires anyone taking title to a subject property after foreclosure to register with the town clerk within 15 days of absolute title vesting in the person. It eliminates the option of registering with the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS). If the registering owner was also the plaintiff in the foreclosure action, the person must update its prior registration rather than registering anew.
Prior law required those who register with a municipality, but not with MERS, to pay a $100 fee to the municipality. The act instead requires all registrants (including foreclosure plaintiffs updating their prior registration) to pay to the municipality a land record filing fee. The act permits a municipality to issue a notice for violations of state laws or municipal ordinances on property repair or maintenance only for registrations after title has vested following foreclosure (including updated registrations by those previously registered as plaintiffs). It also makes other changes regarding these notices.
Note: This is an excerpt from the July 13, 2011, OLR Research Report for Town Clerks, 2011-R-0243. CGS Section 7-148ii
Foreclosure Registration Guideline and Form
John V. Bazzano
Town and City Clerk
Hartford, CT 06103
Vital Records: (860) 757-9690
Land Records: (860) 757-9749
Fax: (860) 722-8041
Office Hours: 8:15am - 4:45pm


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License for 1:6 scale action figures announced...
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How to Dress Like You Were Imported From Detroit
Chrysler Group LLC formed a partnership with clothing maker Carhartt Inc. to launch a line of limited edition "Imported From Detroit" work clothes that will debut at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show.
The move is part of the car maker's strategy to build its image as an "authentic" brand that reflects the hard work and ingenuity of people involved in auto manufacturing and other industries in the U.S.
"The pairing of the Chrysler brand and Carhartt is another example of how we are continuing to champion the energy created from the 'Imported from Detroit' campaign," said Saad Chehab, president and chief executive of the Chrysler brand. "Carhartt shares Chrysler's respect and appreciation for hard-working Americans," he said.
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