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NRSC announces key staff--EMILY's List Targets Five GOP Reps-- Mass. Special election will be June 25-- McConnell gets low support in Kentucky poll
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OUT TODAY--NRSC UNVEILS SENIOR STAFF FOR CYCLE: Ward Baker is political director. Shelly Carson is finance director. Brad Dayspring is communications director. Kevin McLaughlin is senior advisor. Mark McLaughlin is research director. Megan Sowards is general counsel. Bios of all six: http://goo.gl/rvVd0.
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EXCLUSIVE – EMILY'S LIST TARGETS FIVE GOP REPS: EMILY's List, the pro-choice Democratic women's group, is naming five members of Congress as top targets in 2014: Reps. Shelley Moore Capito (W.V.-02) – who's running for Senate -- Rodney Davis (IL-13), Gary Miller (CA-31), Dan Webster (FL-10) and Bill Young (FL-13). The group is placing them "On Notice" for what EMILY's List calls their "appallingly anti-woman, anti-family records." "[M]embers of Congress like Capito, Davis, Miller, Webster, and Young, are doubling down on insane policies that would roll back the clock on women's rights and opportunities," EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock said in a release. "Collectively they have failed to cosponsor the Violence Against Women Act which would give necessary protections to victims of domestic violence, have routinely opposed or ignored paycheck fairness legislation, and support extreme anti-choice legislation that would severely limit reproductive healthcare access."
SNEAK PEEK – NRCC CALLS OBAMA OUT ON JOBS COUNCIL: The National Republican Congressional Committee is launching a petition today criticizing Obama for inactivity on his jobs council and on creating more jobs. "Obama's 'Jobs Council' hasn't met in over a year," the petition says. "Tell President Obama: #GetToWork." Read the petition here: http://bit.ly/UyFi8s
As Ed Markey disses outside spending, Bill Halter files in Arkansas and Joe Biden raises cash for Mary Landrieu, here's POLITICO's Morning Score: your guide to the permanent campaign.
(1) Will the NRSC get involved with brewing primaries in places like Iowa, Georgia or West Virginia?
(2) How aggressively will the pro-immigration-reform Republicans attack Obama's Vegas speech today?
(3) Does a serious tea party challenger emerge against Mitch McConnell?
(4) Will Scott Brown and Stephen Lynch announce their decisions in Massachusetts after Kerry's confirmation vote?
(5) Will the proposals to change the way electoral votes are allocated make any headway in key swing states this week?
IMMIGRATION--OBAMA WILL OFFER SPECIFICS, NOT A BILL: POTUS delivers his remarks at 11:55 a.m. PT (2:55 ET) at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas. Carrie Budoff Brown and Kate Nocera on the upcoming immigration interplay between Obama, John McCain and Marco Rubio: http://politi.co/WpTuRD
SCORE PREVIEW – HOUSE MAJORITY PAC TOUTS '12 RECORD: House Majority PAC, the Democratic group that raised over $50 million for House candidates, is out with a video looking back at a handful of races in which their funding helped tip the scales toward the Democratic candidate. "I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for the tremendous help of the House Majority PAC," says Connecticut Rep. Elizabeth Esty, one of about a half-dozen new members of congress featured in the video. Watch: http://bit.ly/14pHt1q
MASSACHUSETTS SENATE SPECIAL – MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The dates are set for the Massachusetts special election to replace Sen. John Kerry: primaries will be April 30, and the general election will be June 25.
MORE FROM THE BAY STATE – MARKEY CALLS FOR OUTSIDE GROUPS TRUCE: Democratic candidate Ed Markey – thus far, the only candidate who's announced his intention to run in the Massachusetts special – called for a truce among outside groups in the election going forward. "This election should be a forum for the voices of everyday voters, not attacks from Karl Rove and other outside special interests," he said in a statement. It's the same kind of pledge Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown made in last year's Bay State Senate race – still, the candidates spent a combined $80 million in that race and not all outside groups agreed to the truce. http://politi.co/WJSohY
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR– AMERICAN BRIDGE HITS CUCCINELLI: The Democratic group American Bridge is out with a new video hitting GOP gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on his decision not to resign his post to run for governor. "Apparently Ken Cuccinelli thinks it's wise for taxpayers to pay him full time for a job he's doing part time," the video says. "…For nearly three decades, attorneys general who ran for governor from both parties have all resigned to campaign – but Ken Cuccinelli wants to keep cashing his taxpayer paycheck while he runs for his next job." Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/UyMjWR
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR – DEMS CLEAR THE FIELD: With state Senate President Stephen Sweeney opting out of a bid for governor, Democrats in New Jersey are looking at state Sen. Barbara Buono as their only candidate to face Chris Christie in November. The Philly Inquirer: "The only remaining Democrat who was playing coy about a possible run, U.S. Rep. Bill Patterson, endorsed Buono, of Middlesex County, on Monday. Another congressman whom Democrats tried to pull into the race, U.S. Rep Frank Pallone (D., N.J.), endorsed Buono at a special campaign event Monday at the Marriott in Trenton." All polling that's been done in the race shows Christie with a huge lead over Buono or any other potential Democrat; Christie, in a recent interview, said he's aiming to hit the 50-percent threshold for reelection. http://bit.ly/WJFAYO
THE ELECTORAL MAP – PROPORTIONAL EFFORTS PICK UP: A handful of states with Republican-led legislatures but that went for Obama in 2012 are considering measures to allocate their electoral votes proportionally in the future – a move that could give GOP candidates a distinct edge going forward. "Under such a system in Virginia, for instance, President Obama would have claimed four of the state's 13 electoral votes in the 2012 election, rather than all of them," the Washington Post reports. "Other states considering similar changes include Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, which share a common dynamic with Virginia: They went for Obama in the past two elections but are controlled by Republicans at the state level." http://bit.ly/XHyJNS
WALKER CALLS IT 'INTERESTING': Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said this weekend that the proposal to change allocation of electoral votes is "interesting." "It's an interesting idea. I haven't committed one way or another," he said in D.C. "I think you have to be very careful with changes like that but I think it's worth looking at," he added. Walker joins RNC Chairman Reince Priebus – a fellow Wisconsin native – in saying the idea of proportional allocation is one to consider. http://bit.ly/14pIE0L
IOWA SENATE--STEVE KING LOOKING SERIOUSLY AT OPEN SEAT: The conservative congressman tells Jake Sherman that he's seriously considering a run for the Iowa Senate seat being vacated by Tom Harkin, and even Republicans who worry that he would struggle in a general election acknowledge that the tea party favorite would enter the race as the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Sources close to King said they would be surprised if he passed on the chance to run statewide, especially after winning reelection in convincing fashion in November. But Rep. Tom Latham, who moved to a new district to avoid facing King in a primary after the last round of redistricting, is also looking at a run. The sense among most top Republicans is that Latham and King will probably not wind up running against each other -- but that another strong GOP candidate will emerge should Latham sit it out. But there's also a feeling that the establishment would eventually rally around King, especially after he ran such a disciplined campaign last year. http://goo.gl/sD6kT
WATCH TOM VILSACK: On the Democratic side, Rep. Bruce Braley has said he will "carefully weigh" a run for the Senate. But last night we reached out to the USDA to ask if the Agriculture secretary and former governor, whose wife Christie lost to King last November, might run. His flak sent us his statement from Saturday and said it still stands: "Now is not the time to reflect on anyone else but on the still evolving career and contribution of the Senator." That keeps the door open.
GEORGIA SENATE – CHAMBLISS WON'T PICK FAVORITES IN GOP PRIMARY: Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who announced last week that he'll retire in 2014, said Monday in his first public appearance since the announcement that he won't involve himself in choosing the GOP's candidate to replace him. "That list is going to be so long," he said. Had he stayed in the race, Chambliss could have faced a potential Tea Party challenge from the right. Potential GOP candidates include Reps. Tom Price, Jack Kingston, Tom Graves, Phil Gingrey and Lynn Westmoreland, as well as former Gov. Sonny Perdue and former gubernatorial candidate Karen Handel. http://bit.ly/14pLwuC
SOUTH CAROLINA--TEDDY TURNER GIVES OBAMA AN ECONOMICS LESSON: "I'm a high school economics teacher. If President Obama was in my class, he'd fail," the son of Ted Turner, running as a Republican in the special election to replace Tim Scott, says directly into the camera. "I'm a teacher, not a politician. And I know we can solve a lot of problems by sticking to simple economic principles: we can't spend our way out of debt. We grow the economy by getting government out of the way. Less red tape means more jobs." He's presenting himself as a non-career politician in a field that includes Mark Sanford. The 1,000 GRP buy means they have their airwaves to themselves a bit longer: http://goo.gl/yX3wC.
FRED DAVIS' NEW AD--THE FOX GUARDING THE HEN HOSE: Fred, doing the ads for the Super PAC supporting Republican Kevin James for mayor of Los Angeles, produces a sort of sequel to Demon Sheep. It's a web video called "Henhouse." 4.5-minutes: http://goo.gl/qbw9E.
POLL SHOWS MCCONNELL VULNERABLE IN KENTUCKY: Fewer than one in five voters are firmly committed to vote for Mitch McConnell next year, according to a poll released yesterday afternoon by the Louisville Courier-Journal. Only 17 percent polled said they plan to support the Senate minority leader's bid for a sixth term. One in three respondents said they plan to vote against, and 44 percent said they will wait to see who is running against him. The poll found just 34 percent of Republicans plan to support him against any potential opponent, and 51 percent of Democrats said they will definitely vote against him. http://goo.gl/zEsyM
ARKANSAS GOVERNOR – MCDANIEL OUT, HALTER IN: Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, the candidate considered a top Democratic prospect in the gubernatorial race, officially dropped out this weekend after news broke of his affair with a female attorney in the state. In a statement, McDaniel said he is "now convinced that if I run for Governor, the campaign would be about me personally, rather than Arkansas's future." Former Lt. Gov Bill Halter, who unsuccessfully challenged then-Sen. Blanche Lincoln for the Democratic Senate nomination in 2010, is planning to file paperwork to run in the race this week. He'll likely face former GOP Rep. Asa Hutchinson. Arkansas is considered a tough state for Democrats to hold since current Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe is term-limited. http://on.kthv.com/UyEmRz and http://on.kthv.com/UyElwU
OHIO HOUSE – BOCCIERI TRIES FOR A COMEBACK: Former Rep. John Boccieri, who lost his Canton, Ohio-area seat to Republican Jim Renacci in 2010, is filing to run against GOP Rep. Bob Gibbs in 2014. Redistricting plans in place for 2012 split Boccieri's old district into three districts: one held by Renacci, one by Gibbs and one by Democrat Tim Ryan. If Ryan runs for governor against John Kasich, Boccieri would consider seeking Ryan's seat instead. He told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he's going to "take a long hard look" at the political landscape before he makes his final decision. http://bit.ly/14pKtuD
BIDEN RAISES CASH FOR LANDRIEU: The Vice President made his first [CK] 2014 campaign appearance Saturday night when he flew to New Orleans to raise money with Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu. Landrieu is one of a handful of red-state Democratic incumbents who will defend their seats in 2014. She doesn't have an opponent yet, but a handful of GOP players in the state – former Rep. Jeff Landry and current Reps. Bill Cassidy and John Fleming – are mulling bids against her. The appearance is a sign that Biden, who was all over the campaign trail for Democrats in 2010, is gearing up for another busy midterm cycle. http://bit.ly/Wmwtio
2016 WATCH--HILLARY CLINTON will sit down with all five networks before she officially leaves her post Friday. http://politi.co/WmxxCX
MORE: A Clinton supporter has already set up a pro-Hillary Clinton super PAC for 2016, called "Ready for Hillary." The group, which filed with the FEC last Friday and is not affiliated with Clinton herself in any way, is chaired by Allida Black, a Clinton backer who also created a PAC for Clinton during the 2008 campaign. http://bit.ly/WpP8tF
EARLY STATE CHAIRS--New Hampshire Republicans elected Jennifer Horn as chairman this weekend, and Iowa Democrats picked Tyler Olson. WMUR: http://goo.gl/0WfxG. Des Moines Register: http://goo.gl/MA3K7.
COLORADO DEMOCRATS blocked a bill that would have allowed teachers to carry concealed weapons: http://goo.gl/v6wRm.
RICK SNYDER, the Republican governor of Michigan, is calling on the Michigan Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of the state's new right-to-work law. http://bit.ly/WpKLig
JAY NIXON, the Missouri governor, proposed $150 million in additional education funding while pushing for lawmakers to accept $900 million in federal money to extend health care to 300,000 during his State of the State yesterday: http://goo.gl/Avv85.
BOBBY JINDAL, Louisiana governor, asks Obama to meet with Republican governors on Medicaid in a Washington Post op-ed: http://goo.gl/qVjQn
TOM CORBETT, the Pennsylvania governor, will play hardball on pension reform. Philly Inquirer: http://goo.gl/p4NxT.
KEN CUCCINELLI saved a truck driver from a burning truck on the highway. http://bit.ly/UyCWql
SCOTT BROWN had some fun on Twitter over the weekend. http://bo.st/WmvGOv
SARAH PALIN was paid $15.85 per word during her time at Fox News. http://politi.co/Wmxo2o
LEBRON JAMES visited the White House yesterday: http://goo.gl/UVS64.
CODA – QUOTE OF THE DAY: "You never know what I'm going to do in campaigns." –Boston Mayor Tom Menino. http://t.co/iKKRP0hr


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WYO RODEO - The 2012 Sheridan WYO rodeo week kicks off tomorrow with the annual Boot Kickoff which will be held at Sheridan college.
We've heard from WYO rodeo board member Nick Siddle this week as we get ready for rodeo week.
Siddle says the board has had a lot of help over the last several years to make the WYO what it is today.
The best of the best of the PRCA will compete in Sheridan next week as the top 20 cowboys and cowgirls will compete in each event and nearly 700 participants are set to perform.

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Unhjem receiving $2.2 million severance after being fired from Blues
FARGO - Michael Unhjem, fired Monday as the president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, received a $2.2 million severance package.
The announcement was made this afternoon in a news release issued by the health insurer.
The news release says;
"Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota president and CEO Mike Unhjem's employment was terminated Monday, March 9, per the terms of his employment agreement. The employment agreement was drafted in 2007 as a result of board action following Unhjem's arrest for driving under the influence in 2006. The contract, between Unhjem and BCBSND, was drafted by the BCBSND Board of Directors, Human Resources and outside counsel."
The release also said Unhjem "displayed errors in judgment over the past couple of years that damaged the image of BCBSND" and he was fired because he violated terms of his employment agreement.
The release said "Unhjem met and exceeded company operational goals as related to customer satisfaction, administrative efficiencies and contract gains during his 18 years as president and CEO."
Further, the $2.2 million severance package will be paid in one lump sum, with $1.43 million allocated to BCBSND and the remaining $770,000 allocated to other business entities, the release said.


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04' LS V6 Not firing on 1 Cylinder
edited June 2014 in Lincoln
I've got a 2004 LS V6 with just over 40k miles. I swapped out half the plugs a week ago (did not have time to remove the intake) and the car ran great for about 5 days.
About 100 miles from home the engine began to run really bad. It shakes like a monster, and on the way home it would randomly go into safe mode and all I could do was shut it off and try again.
Anyway... I found it it's the middle cylinder on the drivers side. I swapped out coil packs, changed the plug again, and it still doesn't seem to be firing. The plug/coil both have spark. No oil is leaking at all.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm about to rent a scanner and hopefully a compression tester.
About 100 miles from home the engine began to run really bad. It shakes like a monster, and on the way home it would randomly go into safe mode and all I could do was shut it off and try again.
Anyway... I found it it's the middle cylinder on the drivers side. I swapped out coil packs, changed the plug again, and it still doesn't seem to be firing. The plug/coil both have spark. No oil is leaking at all.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm about to rent a scanner and hopefully a compression tester.
Are you sure you put the wires back on the COPs correctly? My guess is you have other bad COPs - they usually go out in bunches.
The wires were put on tight, looks like everything is good. It's just the one cylinder that doesn't fire right. I pulled the COP's out of the other cylinders while the engine was running and noticed a huge drop in RPM. When I pull out the middle one, it keeps running the same.
The pack was swapped out with a different one and had the same results.
According to the scanner, Coils C, E, and F "Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction"
It also said something about the TAC system being on, and that it was "Stuck" or something. Unfortunately I erased the codes before writing them down heh. Then restarted the car and scanned it again.
May need to get a Lincoln tech involved - doesn't sound like an easy fix.
Replaced all 6 spark plugs and the 3 'Bad' Coils, still runs the same with the same codes.
A compression test showed 120 on the cylinder that doesn't fire, and 130-140 on the two next to it. My method of checking may not have been the best though. I just pulled the plug and screwed the hose on, then started the car lol. Let it go for a few seconds and turned it off and red the results.
Anyone have a clue?
I am having a frustrating time with my car....ok, it intermittently goes into fail safe mode and I can only coast until I'm able to shut it totally off and it starts right back up. I was told it was coils 5 & 6, I replaced them by going to AZ and purchasing new plugs as well...this worked for a short while and started shutting off again. I noticed that when I press the accelerator slowly but continuously, the rpm needle does not go beyond 3...any ideas?
Replace the other coils?
thank you for your response....I have not as of yet b/c I couldn't find a repair manual for my car with instructions on how to remove the intake valve...I was recently laid off and cannot afford to have the dealership put them in....I am thinking of taking it back for another diagnostic test to see if it is still reading the same coils.
Autozone, pep boys, etc. will usually read the code for free.
I had a misfire #6 spark plug, I replaced it.then # 5 had a misfire. I replaced all 6 cop's and spark plugs. still runs bad. the mechanic said it was the # 3 so he swithched the cop's and plugs around and it worked for a day...took it back and he said it was the cat. convertors. I replaced both passenger and drivers side and the FOUR 02 sensors upper and lower...he also replaced the fuel filter...now it shows a #2 misfire and he said he doesn't want to work on it any more and has done all he can do...any ideas?
Just to add another case hoping to attract more attention and find a solution: Here is my story
* I have an LS V8 Sport.
* First I get misfire on #7 and #8.
* When I remove sparks on #7, and #8 I see lots of oil.
* So i changed both valve cover gaskets with ford parts ($$$)
* I also replaced all sparkplugs. And the COP at #7 and #8.
* ....Then i get misfire on #5.
* I decide to change COP on #5 and #6 (just to complete all COP on that side of engine)
* ... Now I get misfire on #4 and #5!!!!!!!!!
Now I'm thinking the issue are not the COPs. Need some suggestions fast.
My card is riding VERY rough.
Thanks in advance!
What kind of spark plugs did you put in? I put double platnium in mine and it ran rough...I took it to a lincoln dealer and they replaced them with Iridium spark plugs. Use oem plugs and cop's or it will run rough and the misfire's will move around.
It will be costly to try, but
I'm willing to give it a shot.
I will update after I try it on the weekend.
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Scarlett Johansson on 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' Timeline
by Ethan Anderton
October 1, 2013
Source: Refinery29
For those who don't know, Iron Man 3 takes place six months after the events of The Avengers, with the ABC series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." taking place sometime after that (since there's an Extremis charged villain in the pilot), and Thor: The Dark World comes about a year after the superhero ensemble came together. But what about the forthcoming Captain America: The Winter Soldier? Well, it might seem like a no-brainer, but Scarlett Johansson, who plays a prominent role in the sequel as Black Widow, says the sequel takes place two years after The Avengers, which will just be real-time since the film's release.
Johansson spoke to Refinery29 (via SlashFilm) and explained:
"This film is in real time. It's been two years since [the characters] appeared, and now both are agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fighting in the streets. We are not superheroes flying side by side. They help each other because we are fighting in a similar way. It's a working relationship."
Speaking of that relationship, it sounds like Black Widow and Captain America get a little closer as they work together for S.H.I.E.L.D. However, it doesn't sound romantic:
"By a series of unfortunate encounters, they will be in a situation in which their friendship becomes more intimate. They share many similarities because they live on the defensive without relying on anyone. Also, the two have been working for the government throughout their professional careers. With their friendship they begin to question what they want and what is their true identity."
The footage from the film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo impressed the hell out of us, looking like an action thriller in the vein of The Bourne Identity franchise. With two years of time passing in between The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, we're wondering what Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff have been up to this whole time. Maybe we'll find out with a bumper at the end of Thor: The Dark World? It seems like the Marvel movies this time might keep the credits scenes confined to each individual franchise judging by the one from Iron Man 3, but we'll have to wait and see.
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by Couchpotato, 2014-04-04 07:59:27
In the latest kickstarter update Planets³ Cubical Drift is happy to announce the game is now funded, and talks about the games stretch goals.
Time to switch on the rocket's engine
A huge thank you to all of you, we made it to $250,000 !
You guys are so awesome and we have the foundations of an incredible community.
Over the last few hours, which have really been amazing, we kept watching the page, and reading all your comments. Thank you for your kind words, encouraging each other and pushing us to fund. Without you guys, there would be no Planets³. The love for our game is both very heartwarming and endearing - we can't thank you enough.
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What do wish your favorite tea retailers would do that they aren't doing today?
Another item: A tea company needs great customer service!
I will take this opportunity to also let you know I think there is a glitch in your shopping cart! I added some $2.95 sample packs, but they are all coming up as around $6 instead of $3!
Madeline – too funny :) But yes, I echo that! Customer service is critical. There's at least one company I will no longer order for since they basically told me it was my problem to deal with when something went wrong.
Since I posted before, one of then changed from the $6 price down to $2.95, but my cart looks like this:
Dark Chocolate Mint- Pack size sample (10 cups) $6.45
Silky Earl Grey – Pack size sample (10 cups) $6.25
Vanilla Spice- Pack size sample (10 cups) $6.45
Classic Chai- Pack size sample (10 cups) $2.95
Raspberry Chocolate Bark – Pack size sample (10 cups) $6.45
Sub-Total: $28.55
Edit: Now the mint is down to $2.95, too!
Ok, I'm fixing them all now and shouldn't be too long. No idea what happened since they were working fine not too long ago. My apologies and thanks for alerting me!
Sil Yikes!
Thank YOU! I will check back in a bit to order :)
Ok, good news is that all is fixed. Bad news is we are out of Silky Earl Grey samples…sorry :) We just sold out the samples and have only 3 of the 2 oz. size left. Ordering more this week.
Will you get more samples in then, too?
We actually order the tea in bulk and package everything by hand in the different quantities, so yes, we will be packing more samples. It may be a week or two before we have the Earl Grey samples available.
teajo, i'm wondering if u ship to belgium to, and if so what are the shipping costs?
outside the U.S., we've only shipped to Canada so far. I've sent samples to wholesale buyers in Japan and South America but nothing retail yet. Not sure on the shipping costs but I could research. If you wanted to order, I would probably just have you send your order to me via email and then paypal for processing.
i was just wondering because i'm exploring about more tea company's but i'm not using paypal :)
My absolute least favorite is a site that I just can't navigate at all. I loathe having to go through multiple menus to actually find the tea (as opposed to "teaware" "pantry essentials" and other things I have no use for). I hate when menus have a crazy number of choices… The base color/style of tea should be enough, and maybe an organic section, but some menus have groupings like "wellness tea", "mood tea" and things like that, which clutters up the menu and makes it difficult to find anything. If I can't easily use the site, I just give up.
Things I wish tea companies did more was make their payment options visible on their websites from the start. A small image at the bottom showing paypal is all I need to know! I very much dislike going through the site only to find out at the checkout that it is credit cards only!
Lots of images help as well. Most websites with simple layouts and images of their products will get me more interested than one that just lists the tea.
And, this is just me, but if you have beautiful designs or tins for your tea, I will honestly buy them regardless.
Clearer brewing instructions, specific to the tea. Verdant does a good job of this on their site, but not so much on their actual tea packaging. Often there's nothing, or very general temps and steeping times are applied for all greens, oolongs, blacks, etc. And as we know, teas even of the same type (oolong, black, green) can have vastly different brewing needs. Part of the fun is exploring this, but when dealing with small samples, or expensive teas, I'd like some guidance so I have a better shot of really appreciating the tea as it's intended to taste.
Hibiscus free herbal teas. I don't like the taste of it, but it is in sooooo many herbals. I would even be willing to pay a bit more to have great herbal blends that did not contain the dreaded hibiscus.
I should probably add that rooibos is very hit or miss with me, so I'm always on the lookout for tisanes where rooibos is not the main ingredient and there's no hibiscus.
On the Hibiscus note, personally, I would like to see simple Hibiscus and/or Rosehip blends. Many blends are too complicated for me.(also would be willing to pay more for a good rosehip + Hibiscus blend)
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Susan G. Komen's Susan's Closet Needs Your Help! [AUDIO]
Susan's Closet, benefiting Susan G. Komen of Northwest Louisiana, is in it's fifth year and is taking place again this Satuday, February 8th! Susan's Closet is a one day event which enables girls all over the SBC to purchase a gown and accessories for prom at an EXTREMELY reduced price. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen. With that being said, they need dress donations so go through your closet… with all of the Mardi Gras parties around here, I know there are plenty of dresses stuck in the back of closets that you'll never wear again, so take the tax deduction and drop it off at any local Porter's Cleaners. To find out more, listen to my interview with Lindsay Dean from Susan G. Komen of Northwest Louisiana!
Interview with Lindsay Dean from Susan G. Komen of Northwest Louisiana:
Who: Susan's Closet
What: formal dress resale event benefiting Susan G. Komen of Northwest Louisiana
When: Saturday, February 8, 2014 7-10am High School Aged Women, after 10am, open to the public
Where: First Baptist Church in Shreveport
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Russell Crowe Dating Rumors Denied: 'Friends, Not Lovers' With Dita Von Teese
Russell Crowe has responded to speculation over his friendship with Dita Von Teese this week.
After reports arose that the "Les Miserables" star was dating Von Teese on Monday, the actor took to Twitter clarifying his feelings.
"@DitaVonTeese is brave, smart, sweet, and elegant," started Crowe, according to News.com.au. "She is a friend of mine. Who wouldn't want friends like that? Friends, not lovers."
The actor later deleted the post from Twitter.
The New Zealand-born actor and the famous burlesque dancer were reportedly spotted enjoying a couple's message at New York City's Four Seasons Hotel last month, according to The Sun U.K.
Rumors of the romance arose after arguably flirtatious messages were exchanged between Crowe and Von Teese last year.
The 43-year-old actor retweeted a couple of Von Teese's risqué posts, one of which included the model writing: "Giving airport security a lesson in garter belts this morning."
The Academy Award-winning actor has also been linked romantically to Billy Joel's ex-wife and cookbook writer Katie Lee, but Crowe has maintained that his two children are more important than dating right now.
"As soon as I finish this job and can get home, my priority is to try to bring my family back together," Crowe posted to Twitter in December, according to The Huffington Post.
Crowe shares his two children with ex-wife Danielle Spencer, from whom he split in October last year.
While he recently wrapped up filming the fantasy movie "Winter's Tale" in New York City, Crowe has reportedly returned to Australia in order to spend time with his children Tennyson, 6, and Charles, 8.
During Sunday's Golden Globes Awards ceremony, the actor admitted that he was at home.
"So Cool Golden Globe love for #LesMis Congrats @RealHughJackman and the amazing Anne Hathaway," he wrote, before adding, "22.25km bike ride, now taking the kids 4 pizza."
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Skip to comments.Merkel calls Obama to complain about surveillance
Posted on 10/23/2013 1:59:33 PM PDT by Olog-hai
German Chancellor Angela Merkel complained to President Barack Obama on Wednesday after learning that U.S. intelligence may have targeted her mobile phone, saying that would be a serious breach of trust if confirmed.
For its part, the White House denied that the U.S. is listening in on Merkels phone calls now. The president assured the chancellor that the United States is not monitoring and will not monitor the communications of the chancellor, White House spokesman Jay Carney said. The United States greatly values our close cooperation with Germany on a broad range of shared security challenges. However, Carney did not specifically say that that U.S. had never monitored or obtained Merkels communications.
Merkel spokesman Steffen Seibert said in a statement the chancellor made clear to Obama in a phone call that she views such practices, if the indications are confirmed
as completely unacceptable.
(Excerpt) Read more at hosted.ap.org ...
What if they gave an electronic surveillance state party and no one came?
Did she call on one of her bugged phones?
Way to go Obama! First the French were pissed off with us over this and now the Germans.
In 1945 I think it would have been much more understandable that we'd be spying on them.
This is why the NSA should be in charge of the healthcare website. They know IT and they know IT well. They've been listening in on hundreds of millions of emails, phone calls, and bank transactions for years, without anyone knowing about it. Compare this to setting up a website to collect user data and place it in some databases which the Canadian contractors could not successfully do.
I was in Germany just a few weeks ago.
Their MSM and elitist classes are even more pro-Obama and Progressive than here in the USA
F*** 'em
The key words are 'is not monitoring' and 'will not monitor' her cell phone. But nothing has been said about whether they 'have' monitored her cell phone in the past. I believe they have.
So, we're back to "it all depends on what the meaning of 'is' is."
I wonder what the folks that voted for this jerk think of him now, that his true character is finally coming out..
What must they think while in the silence of their room.. I understand not speaking out, but really..
I'll take a back seat to no man when it comes to general loathing of Obama. However I believe that the NSA was out of control long before Obama get involved. And frankly, while I have no problem at all believing Obama would call a bureaucrat and order them to audit the Tea Party or authorize gestapo tactics at public monuments to make his political opponents look bad, I doubt he actually cares enough about what is being said by other world leaders to direct the NSA to spy on them.
I'm glad it's all come out and I'm doubly glad that it's happening now so Obama's the one who has to squirm even though I think the surveillance state started well before him.
PJ, I operated a large number of restaurants and hotels in my past, and many had hundreds of employees, with diverse responsibilities, so I had to delegate as a matter of control.. There were directives that came from my office that no one questioned, that no one doubted the resulting consequences should those rules be broken..
Unless there are public firing within the highest levels of the NSA, this was an inside job, and will be buried ASAP..
He's "Obama" lady - are ya nuts?
There were foot prints in the soil outside Merkel's bedroom window. Probably means nothing that only left foot prints were found. Nothing....nothing at all...
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Lesson: Subtract Integers Using Models (Counters/Numberline)
Lesson Objective
Lesson Plan
· 6NSO.C9 Know integer subtraction is the inverse of integer addition; use the number line to model addition and subtraction of integers and add and subtract integers
Key Points
Subtract integers using counters and models
· To subtract a positive number on the number line, move left
· To subtract a negative number on the number line, move right
· A negative and positive unit together equal one (a black counter and white counter together equal one)
Directions: Use counters or a number line to solve the following subtraction problems.
1. 8 – –7
2. 3 – 9
3. -7 – (–9)
The number line below shows the number sentence: -4 + 6 = 2 Write a subtraction number sentence for the same number line.
Warm Up: (5 mins)
· Review addition of positive and negative integers
§ 16 + -8
§ -1 + 7
§ 3 + 8
§ 4 + -10
§ -5 + -9
§ -2 + 9
Opening: (5 mins)
· Today we are going to explore subtract with positive and negative integers
· Usually when we think of subtraction, we think about taking away
· Today when we think of subtraction, I want us to add thinking about doing the opposite of addition.
· We can use this line of thinking because subtraction and addition are inverse operations – they are the opposite of one another.
Intro/Direct Instruction: (10 mins)
· Model with students using the number line to subtract integers
· Tell students that the first number tells us where to start on the number. The operation and the second number tell us what direction to go in.
· Walk through an example --- when adding -2 to a number we would move 2 units to the left -- however since we are subtracting negative 2 we need to move two units to the right
· Explain that when we subtract a positive we move the LEFT
· When we subtract a negative we move the RIGHT
· Walk students through using counters to subtract. Remind them that subtraction in some cases is a way to describe taking away. Show a model with two positive numbers (9 – 5) in this case you are taking away five from nine
· However, sometimes it is not this easy. Let's look at the following example:
· Otis earned $5 babysitting. He owes Latoya $7.
· To set up this problem, we will start with the 5 dollars Otis has – we represent that with 5 white counters. Now we need to take away $7 or 7 white tiles. However, we only have the five white counters so it's not possible to take away 7. In order for us to take away 7 white counters, we need to add 2 more white counters. In order to add the two white counters we have to add 2 black counters. We can do this because a white counter and a black counter together equal 0. Now we can take away seven white counters and we are left with two black counters – meaning our final answer is two black counters or two negatives (-2)
Guided Practice: (10mins)
· Allow students to practice with number lines and with counter examples – walking them through each step?
· For number line problems:
o Ask: where do we start
o Which way are we going to move?
o How many spaces are we going to move?
· For counters:
o What does my starting board look like? (How many counters, what color)
o How many are we taking away?
o Do we have enough? (Yes – take them away and solve; No – next question)
o How many more do I need in order to take that amount away?
o What counters do I need to add to the board (you have to add the same number of white as black or vice versa)
Independent Practice: (15 mins)
· Students complete worksheet – teacher circulates to monitor understanding/practice – or pull a small group of students who struggled during the guided practice
· Exit Ticket
· Describe to your neighbor – how do you subtract with a number line? Switch – how do you subtract with counters
Lesson Resources
|Notes Subtract Integers with Models Notes
|Notes 6 Subtract With Models
|Notes 6 Subtract With Models
|Exit Ticket Subtract Integers models


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DailyLit, an online service that delivers fiction to consumers via daily e-mail installments, will be releasing its first short story bundle on December 19. You Don't Look Like Your Picture: Stories of Love in the Digital Age will explore "the ways our digital obsessions have (and haven't) transformed the way we love."
Contributors to the bundle include Adam Haslett, who was both a Pulitzer and National Book Award finalist for his story collection You Are Not a Stranger Here; Tova Mirvis, author of The Ladies Auxiliary; and Deni Bechard whose Vandal Love won the 2007 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. New authors Vanessa Hua, Namwali Serpell, and Justin Keenan, DailyLit's managing editor, also have pieces in the bundle.
"We want to spark a conversation about how technology is changing the rituals of love and romance," said Jennifer 8. Lee, the publisher of DailyLit. "Everyone has an experience of how these changes are permeating life, and giving us the ability — or inability — to connect with people."
The bundle, which is priced at $4.99, is delivered in 42 installments to the purchaser's inbox (though those who want to read it all at once have the option of accessing the stories online). You Don't Look Like Your Picture is also available on DailyLit's mobile reading app when the app is released next year.
Additionally, DailyLit is inviting readers to send in their own personal tales of love in the digital age to email@example.com or to share them via Twitter using the hashtag #digitallove. DailyLit will choose a selection of these submitted personal stories to create a companion compilation to You Don't Look Like Your Picture.


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Posts Tagged 'behavior'
Top 40 Predictions about Insights & Analytics for 2017Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 20:06 pm 5 Comments
40 Insights & Analytics thought leaders offer their predictions for 2017.
5 Things Researchers Should Do In 2016Monday, March 28, 2016, 8:40 am 2 Comments
My 5 top tips for things I think market researchers should do in 2016, as shared at IIeX EU 2016.
Clearing the Fog on NeuroscienceFriday, February 12, 2016, 8:32 am 5 Comments
Applied neuroscience is perhaps the greatest research advancement in our lifetimes and continues to unfold with new research and development, and scientific discovery.
61 More Predictions for 2016 by Research Industry Thought LeadersMonday, January 4, 2016, 6:09 am 4 Comments
Last week we posted Part 1 of our annual predictions by industry thought leaders. Today we bring you Part 2, with another 61 predictions to think about as you plan for the year ahead.
55 Predictions for 2016 by Research Industry Thought LeadersWednesday, December 30, 2015, 10:01 am 12 Comments
I reached out to the thought leaders I that I respect immensely and asked them to share their thoughts on what we'll likely see as "big things" that impact the insights industry in 2016.
The 15 Most Innovative Market Research Clients (GRIT Spring 2015 Sneak Peek)Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 8:51 am 3 Comments
New in the GRIT study this year is an investigation of the most innovative clients. The table below shows the top 15.
Artificial Intelligence 101Sunday, July 6, 2014, 19:07 pm 4 Comments
Kevin Gray offers a glimpse of a very complex subject that has wide ranging implications for not just insights, but the world as we know it.
Day One at IIeX NA 2014: Virtual Reality, Mexican Food and MoreTuesday, June 17, 2014, 9:22 am No Comments
Day One at IIeX NA 2014 was a packed day filled with research goodness, from the exceptional speakers all the way down to the wide diversity of research minds in attendance.
The 4 Futures Of Marketing ResearchFriday, April 11, 2014, 8:35 am 22 Comments
How is the marketing research industry doing when it comes to adjusting itself to the ever-accelerating changes in the marketplace? Not all that great.
Mobile Qualitative – How Does It Fit In The Research Toolkit?Thursday, April 3, 2014, 9:13 am 3 Comments
Can technology experts, however user-experience focused, create platforms that truly help the touchy-feeling world of Qualitative Research? If Revelation is an example, then it appears so.


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Source: South Williamsport, Pa.
Date: Friday, August 20, 2010 ET
Longtime Japanese interpreter Bill Lundy was in attendance for Japan's opening game against Mexico Friday night at Howard J. Lamade Stadium, a stunning come-from-behind 4-2 victory. For the third year in a row, Japan has brought its own interpreter, placing Lundy in the stands to cheer on his adopted sons. He was seated in Japan's family section along with his wife Valerie and their six-month-old daughter Margaret Kyuji. Kyuji means "child of baseball" in Japanese.
Lundy served as Japan's interpreter for 10 years from 1997-2007 (Japan did not have a Little League World Series entry in 2004). In 2008, his first Series without the Japan team, Lundy still befriended manager Shingo Ariyasu, who has returned to Williamsport this year as manager once again.
Lundy traveled to Japan last December to see old friends and the premiere of "Baseball Dreams," a Japanese film about the game. He visited with Ariyasu and some of the players of the Edogawa Minami Little League to offer them words of encouragement as they began to prepare for the upcoming season.
A profile of Lundy from this space in 2003:
Thrown a curve
After watching opponents force feed curveballs to Ramstein Air Base during the European championships, manager Gary Harrington would like to see the pitch regulated.
Harrington said teams resorted to throwing almost all curveballs against Ramstein because they believed it was their only chance to win.
"I saw kids we played against holding their arms in pain because they threw 70 percent curveballs against us," he said. "I think it's a shame we let kids throw so many curveballs."
Harrington doesn't believe Little Leaguers are old enough to throw a curve ball. If Harrington had his way, none of his players would throw a curveball. But he allows it if the parents are alright with it. Mackenzie Mueller, Ramstein's starter against Puerto Rico on Friday, did throw curveballs.
Last year, Little League instituted rules that imposed strict pitch counts and restricted players from pitching and catching in the same game. Dr. James Andrews, who has become one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in America, helped create the rules.
Harrington said he found himself up at 4 a.m. Friday and spent time reading them. He is glad they are in place because the rules protect the players, especially those that want to continue pitching in high school and college.
"I've seen so many kids' arms ruined by the time they get to high school," he said. "Kids end up quitting because of the pain and they love baseball."
Back for more
The Reyes family of Vancouver, British Columbia is making their second trip to Williamsport in as many years in support of one of their children playing in the Little League World Series. Last year, their daughter Katie played for Canada's Hastings Community Little League. This year, son Matthew will be taking the field with Little Mountain Little League.
Katie chose to play for Hastings when her family moved into its district several years ago. Matthew chose to stay with his friends at Little Mountain. Little did the family know that their children's decisions would one day allow them each to be part of a Canadian national champion.


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Hope you are all having a lovely start to the New Year so far? Liam has gone back to work today (boohiss) but I am off until Monday, I feel so lucky at Christmas and working within a college as we don't have to take many days annual leave and we get just over 2 weeks off - amazing! So in the days that Liam is back at work I am back to my normal blogging mode. I have so many posts and ideas to share with you all not only over the next week but I have lots of idea for posts for the year too - organised.com or what?
But today I thought I would show you all what I got for Christmas. Now I am the type of girl who thinks stuff it if you want to show off what you got for Christmas or your Birthday then do it, it is your blog and nobody should hold grudges or think you are showing off. At the end of the day your blog is yours and you can post what the hell you like. Personally, I love reading/seeing these types of posts as it sometimes gives me ideas of what I can either pick up in the sale or add to my Christmas wish list for next year. Enough of the rambling, here is what I got...
So the presents started off like this under the tree, too pretty to open some but I was too excited.
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Welcome to another edition of "What Happened Last Night," in which we will talk about (ugh) the Jets. And also other things, so as to cleanse your palate of the Jets once we're through with the necessary evil of discussing them. Let's get this over with, shall we?
Watching the Jets will make you sad.
Remember last week, when our own Dylan Murphy went into great detail about how the Jets, for all their comical blunders, still had a decent shot to make the playoffs? Well, leave it to the Jets to make you feel dumb for expending that much energy explaining how something good could happen to them. Gang Green's 14-10 loss to the Titans last night officially took the team out of playoff contention, but as it often is with the Jets, it's how it happened that really stung.
Specifically: turnovers. The Jets had five of them, four on interceptions and all by Mark Sanchez. In fairness, both teams had their own ways of gift-giving – the Titans were penalized 14 times for 111 yards – but the Jets were a bit more generous in the end. In fact, the Jets were especially generous at the end, turning the ball over twice in the game's final two minutes. The first was on an interception by Mark Sanchez so awful it had me cursing at the TV… and I'm not a Jets fan. We're talking a back-foot, triple-coverage heave on first and 10 at the Titans' 23-yard line, the kind of play the probably caused Jon Gruden, still a coach at heart, to spiral into a deep, existential horror.
But then, amazingly, the Jets got the ball back with a great chance to score, thanks to a defensive stop and 19-yard punt. What did they do with this great chance? Well, Sanchez immediately fumbled the snap, running back Bilal Powell inadvertently kicked the loose ball backwards, and it wound up in the Titans' hands. Exeunt.
And… I can't do it. I can't enjoy these spectacular failures anymore. I was laughing along with everyone during the Thanksgiving game, but now it's just old – and sad because it's old. I don't want to see Rex Ryan giving these somber, sad news conferences. I don't want professional football players constantly looking like they're auditioning for a revival of The Benny Hill Show. (Sometimes is fine, but not this often.) It was funny for a while. Now it's just infuriating and depressing… and an especially bitter way to lose all hope for a playoff spot. J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!!!!!!!
Linsanity at the Garden rides again.
Just not for the Knicks this time. Going into the matchup with his former team, the team he and everyone else thought he'd be re-joining when free agency began, Lin said he'd been "terrible" so far this season – and given their 18-5 start, the Knicks sure didn't seem to miss him. Last night, though? The Knicks could've used him. Lin looked more like his Knick self with a decidedly non-terrible 22 points and eight assists, and the Rockets took advantage of the absence of Carmelo Anthony, finishing with a 109-96
Lin win.
James Harden had 28 and 10 rebounds, too, and while the Rockets only broke even on the season with the win, if their new backcourt can keep playing like that, they'll be better than .500 after 82 games. If you're Lin, makes flagrant fouls – and, of course, the fact that you never wanted to leave the Knicks in the first place – go down a lot easier.
Around the Association…
The Suns beat the Kings because the Kings are the Kings. Come at the Kings…you probably won't miss, because the Kings are terrible. The Thunder beat the Spurs because they are the opposite of terrible. The Clippers and Grizzlies won defensive battles with the Pistons and Bulls, respectively.
And those Magic. Oh, those Magic. On the surface, their 102-93 win over the T-Wolves looks like a fine win, but ultimately unremarkable. Minnesota's only 12-10, after all. But the fact that the Magic are threatening .500 (with two games coming up against the Wizards and Raptors that could get them there) with their post-Dwight-Howard incarnation is borderline wizardry on the part of first-year coach Jacque Vaughn. This isn't the first time I've praised the job Vaughn's done squeezing blood from a stone with this Magic squad. If they keep this up, it won't be the last – and there will be plenty of people joining me.
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CASA ft AT HEAVENS RANCH. 07/29
July 8 2017 at 11:42 AM
CASA FT Match this Saturday _07__ _29___ ___ at HR. We are going to have a great match. 12 lanes 48 possible points. Targets will be tested and ready. We look forward to new visitors,bring a friend, neighbor.
We will have the following classes
Open Class PCP
Open Class Spring
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8:00-8:45 sight in
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9:00 match
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He was one of eight children born and raised in Meknes, a city of 750,000 in central Morocco. Khannouchi's father, Mohammed, is a glazier who also coached the soccer team that became Khalid's entry into organized sports.
Noting his son's size, or lack of it, Mohammed Khannouchi encouraged him to try running. Khalid won the first race he entered, in cross country, at 15. He was a contemporary and national rival to runners likes Salah Hissou, who went on to win an Olympic bronze medal and set a world record in 10,000 meters.


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Engage121, a company that has developed a social media monitoring and engagement tool, is attempting to differentiate itself from all the competing social media monitoring companies by launching a service specially designed for national brands with local franchises.
The new social application has been dubbed "Engage121: Enterprise" and is meant to allow national brands to easily keep an eye on their franchise owners social media activity through measuring and analytics, which gets as granular as seeing activity by location.
The tool also lets those brands create templates for their franchisers — i.e., people who operate local stores with the branding of big chains (for example Curves), but don't actually work for the brand itself — to use on their individual social media channels, like Facebook and Twitter. Those templates can be helpful to a franchise owner who is less knowledgable of the social media space and needs help posting content or engaging with customers. For example, a national brand can distribute a Twitter update (coupon, special message, etc) through its service and the franchise owners then have the option of approving it to be posted or not.
Several other companies specifically target companies with franchises and multiple locations, and they offer similar features, including Valuevine and Expion. Engage121's 10 plus years of experience might be its main differentiator. Though big name players in the general social media monitoring and engagement space, such as Radian6 and Visible Technologies, are likely to include features for franchises eventually.
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Posts Tagged 'cognitive psychology'
The Newest Research Technologies Need Solid, Traditional Thinking Toward Their UseFriday, June 6, 2014, 8:54 am 3 Comments
Our new techniques tempt us to use them, and in so doing invite the purpose-process disconnect. They are wonderful techniques, but let's take the time to choose them correctly.
From the Client Side: Interview with Stacey Symonds, Senior Director of Consumer Insights for Orbitz WorldwideMonday, March 31, 2014, 6:48 am 1 Comment
To hear more from the perspective of the corporate researcher, this occasional Greenbookblog.org feature will spend some time with a researcher From the Client Side. This fifth interview continues the discussion about Next Generation insights techniques and the future of the consumer insights industry with Stacey Symonds of Orbitz, Worldwide.
The Power Of Experiencing Disruptive Technology First HandMonday, February 10, 2014, 7:55 am No Comments
The IIeX Experience, supported by Lieberman Research Worldwide is an interactive space to experience firsthand some of the disruptive technologies reshaping our world today and tomorrow such as virtual reality, augmented reality smart glasses, 3D holographic images, and voice analytics.
Are Big Ideas Bad Ideas?Monday, May 20, 2013, 15:45 pm 4 Comments
NewMR, if it is to be worthy of the name, needs to be about more than innovative new methods. It needs to insist on a new relationship with the businesses and organizations it serves.


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A Budget Update
Working to secure a balanced budget and a government that is accountable to the hardworking taxpayer
Did you know that you owe $53,500 towards the national debt?
That's a pretty scary figure ... and even more so given that the average Ohioan makes just $45,750 a year.
American Exceptionalism is founded on more freedom and empowering every citizen with the opportunity to achieve their own American Dream. But this simply cannot take place if the government weighs you down with more debt than the average family can afford.
We need real solutions - not more empty promises that simply create uncertainty for families and businesses.
This update lists the bills I voted to pass or support. I hope it will help you understand what I am doing to achieve responsible spending in Washington.
I also invite you to take a few minutes to complete the survey below. It will help me continue to serve as your voice in Washington.
And, as always, if there's anything I can do better to serve you and your family, please do not hesitate to contact me at one of my office location or email me here.
P.S. - I invite you to take a short, 3 question survey on budget issues to let me know where you stand - Just Click Here!
Path to Prosperity - H.Con.Res. 25
I supported and helped pass the Path to Prosperity that would balance the budget over the next 10 years without raising taxes. A healthier economy and renewed job growth require a responsible plan to get our fiscal house in order.
Meaningful Spending Cuts - H.R. 933
H.R. 933, which I voted for, saves taxpayers $85 billion by making across-the-board cuts in non-mandatory spending. While not nearly enough, compared to last year this reduction in spending is a first step towards accomplishing real fiscal responsibility in Washington.
A Balanced Budget - H.J.Res. 1
I am a co-sponsor of the Balanced Budget Amendment (H.J.Res. 1). Just like hardworking families and businesses across southern and southwestern Ohio have to live within their means, so, too, should government. Balancing our national budget simply means that Washington doesn't spend more than it takes in every year.
Common Sense Reform - H.R. 273
At a time when families and businesses are tightening their belts, it's irresponsible to give federal employees automatic annual raises. I co-sponsored and voted for H.R. 273, which would eliminate the automatic pay raises, including for members of Congress.
No Budget, No Pay - H.R. 325
Just like your family does, Congress should have to make a budget and prioritize spending. Unfortunately, the Senate went four years without passing a single budget. That's why I voted for the No Budget, No Pay Act, which forced the Senate to pass a budget and engage in a debate over spending.
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Ministerial Accountability In B.C. Slip Slidin' Away
Batten down the hatches, because this fall it's not just the threat of extreme weather British Columbians need to worry about; MLAs are returning to Victoria for a rare fall sitting of the legislature as well. And if the spring sitting was any indication, don't hold your breath hoping for much in the way of ministerial accountability.


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Time for the random links of interest from today, check them out… So now you know who won. Video: Kenyan witch doctor predicts US election outcome – Telegraph. So UFOs are on the outs for study? These folks sure keep seeing more of them. UFOs sightings skyrocket across Jammu and Kashmir, Arunachal – Indian Express.…
Daily Archives: November 6, 2012
Anomalies, Unsolved mystery
Grid pattern in China desert COULD be prospecting for nickel deposits
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Mysterious Grid Patterns in China's Deserts Explained | LiveScience. A mysterious grid of dots spanning several miles of Western China's sand dunes like a giant chessboard may be the result of geological surveys for nickel mines, according to new analysis of satellite images of the area. "In the satellite maps, we can see a man-made…
Alternative Medicine, Pseudoscience, Questionable claims
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"Wine is earthy. It's got blood. It's got guts. It's rock and roll." So says Eric Asimov, University of Texas graduate and now chief wine critic for The New York Times. He was in Austin last week, sharing wine from the Austin Wine Merchant and stories from his new book, How to Love Wine.
The book, part memoir, part cultural exploration and part expert knowledge, delves into the world of American wine, and its associated anxieties. Asimov opened his talk at BookPeople with stories of readers coming to him with wine woes, like they would confide in a therapist. "You know the descriptions in the tasting notes? I try, but I don't get all of those things when I taste a wine. Something must be wrong with me." In his gentle, affable style he explained how these repeated encounters started his journey to think and talk about wine differently.
According to Asimov, how a wine tastes, how you experience it, is deeply connected to culture, community, and context. "Whether you've had that wine during the course of a very exciting date, or after a horrible break up, will determine your impression of the bottle," Asimov said. "You have to develop the emotional connections first, as you would with anything in your life."
Throughout the book, Eric weaves stories of his own life and journey with wine. He read an excerpt about the first great bottle of wine he ever bought – a 1955 La Mission Haut-Brion, to be shared with his parents on their 30th wedding anniversary. He decanted it with a flashlight and they drank out of bistro style glasses, paired with his mother's homemade lamb chops. The bottle was great because it was a first-growth Bordeaux, but it was also great because of the context, and the way it spurred sentiments of his family's history and his parents' lives together. This, Asimov explains, is how we come to love wine, and why it is accessible to everyone, not just professionals or those versed in tasting notes.
He closed the reading with a question and answer period, sharing some about his life here in Austin and his love for the town. When asked what one single activity eases one's anxiety towards wine most, he responded, "Exposure. Not just tasting wine, but really drinking. You have to get out there and practice."
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Irrigation and drainage is one of the oldest professions – records extend back thousands of years and it has been credited with being the foundation of civilization. It is also a profession with something of a chequered history. In some circles, it is recognized as the basis for food and economic security, while in others the profession is equated with sellers of snake-oil; as a destroyer of rivers; and the centre of corrupt practices and institutionalized rent-seeking.
Although irrigation has many champions, it must be recognized that despite considerable investments over the past few hundred years, the performance of irrigation and drainage systems in many countries continues to disappoint both the agencies that made the investment and the farming communities expected to benefit from improved agricultural water services. The poor performance of these systems is exacerbated by many factors.
In many countries opportunities to increase agricultural areas are limited and in others conversion of agricultural land to alternative uses, and losses to salinity or waterlogging exceeds expansion to new cultivation areas. FAO, 2009, estimated that while global food demands are expected to increase by 70%, demands in developing countries will almost double by 2050.
Unfortunately, few farmers see agriculture as a desirable career for their expensively educated children – a view shared by many of the next generation – which is helping accelerate migration from rural to urban areas. A growing middle class is driving changing dietary preferences, generally requiring more water during production.
Agricultural water allocations are also facing increased competition from growing municipalities, industrial expansion, growing energy generation, and an expanded focus on environmental protection. Responses to these challenges will be further complicated by climate change.
Irrigation currently covers about 20% of the world's cultivable land where over 40% of the world's food is produced. In the future the majority (over 70%) of the required increase in production is expected to come from intensification of irrigated agriculture. If there ever was a need to revitalize the irrigation profession – it is now.
Ian Makin, Vice President, ICID and Lead Irrigation Specialist at the International Water Management Institute, Colombo will share thoughts on the critical challenges for irrigation, drainage and agricultural water management in the 21st century and why this ancient profession must be revitalized in order to attract and retain skilled engineers, water managers, and the farmers necessary to deliver food and water security that will under-pin achievement of the recently agreed sustainable development goals.
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Ian Makin has been a member of the UK-ICID since 1982, and when in the UK has participated and presented at various events organized by the UK National Committee. In 1996 Ian joined IWMI as Program Leader for research on the Design and Management of Irrigation, participating in ICID EC meetings, Congress, workshops and work bodies from 1996 as either (i) UK-ICID representative or (ii) IWMI Observer.
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Excellent for craft projects, Richeson Butcher Paper is a 44 lb paper that can even be used as a bleedproof palette paper.
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I use richeson butcher paper to sketch out ideas for large scale paintings. When used shiny side down, you can draw and erase on it many times without damaging the paper. Markers don't bleed through this paper either. Good value for its price.
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Mitigation and prevention involve evaluating risk of harm to FHSU and taking actions necessary to minimize the harm.
Risk Assessment: CIPG is responsible for coordinating risk assessment and identifying possible hazards. FHSU will conduct its emergency planning in cooperation with the Ellis County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Ellis County Emergency Management, the City of Hays and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. FHSU utilizes an all-hazards approach to emergency planning. CIPG is responsible for selecting and using an appropriate risk assessment tool and will conduct periodic reviews of risks and planning.
Behavioral Threats: BIT is a sub-committee reporting directly to CIPG and is chaired by the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs. BIT is a working group for behavioral assessment utilizing the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association model for behavioral threat assessment. BIT is responsible for classifying, addressing and referring behavioral risks to appropriate law enforcement and mental health resources.
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They were taught no task was too hard; all things can be achieved through dedication and hard work. Outside of baseball, be good to people, treat them as you would have them treat you. —Former baseball pro Kevin Romine
SALT LAKE CITY — The first time Salt Lake Bees infielder Andrew Romine took the field against his younger brother Austin, familiar familial trash talk filled the base paths.
The men were playing in an Arizona fall league when Andrew, a speedy switch hitter, stepped into the batter's box and, from behind the plate, heard Austin say, "You better steal if you get on."
Andrew reached base and then narrowly beat out Austin's throw on his attempt to take second. Andrew stood and looked back toward home plate.
"I'm standing on second base looking in and he won't look at me," Andrew said. "I get back up the next time and he says, 'Double or nothing.'"
The older brother again got a hit and again successfully stole second.
"I go home and the whole time I'm all giddy," Andrew recalled. "I'm excited to walk in the door. I open the door and he's sitting on the couch playing video games. He won't look at me; he's just staring at the screen. I stop in the doorway. He pushes pause, and he looks over at me and says, 'Don't you say a word.'"
It is that competitive drive, paired with an unwavering support system at home, that has propelled the brothers to continue their family-wide love of baseball. It is a tradition that originated with their dad, Kevin, who played for the Boston Red Sox from 1985-91.
Since facing each other in that fall-league game several years ago, Andrew and Austin have taken their love for the game and turned it into a rare and spectacular accomplishment, each following in their dad's footsteps to the majors. The former is an infielder for the Salt Lake Bees and a member of the Los Angeles Angels' 40-man roster, while the latter is a catcher on the New York Yankees' active roster.
The early years
Kevin Romine began his path to the majors at the Little League level. He later helped the Sun Devils win a national championship at Arizona State University before landing in the shadows of the Green Monster. He was a Boston outfielder for seven seasons, retiring with a career batting average of .251 and a career fielding average of .980.
The most important part of this journey, however, came when Kevin and his wife June married and started their family. First came Janelle, followed by the boys, and then Rebecca.
"Being married and having a family gave me a strong foundation and a perspective on what really matters in the overall picture," Kevin said. "They grounded me and provided incentive to succeed."
He added that his strongest baseball memories include his family and date back to his time in the minor leagues.
"When I would come out of the locker room after a game and my wife and kids would be there to meet me with a smile on their faces," he said, "it didn't matter whether or not we won or lost or if I had a good or bad day. There they were (with) unconditional love."
In return, his kids were early fans of the game. Janelle remains a "die-hard Red Sox fan" and Andrew still recalls stories of his dad's days in Boston.
"(We were) running around in Fenway, shagging baseballs while they're hitting BP," he said. "I was too young to remember most of it, but I get stories from my dad about climbing into Wade Boggs' locker and hiding underneath his clothes and jumping out and scaring him. I get stories about hanging out around Roger Clemens and guys who are going to be legends of the game."
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From the very beginning, there was no question the Romine boys would play baseball.
"Even as babies they were drawn to the game," Kevin said. Andrew remembers that the game was so prevalent that even inside the house the game was played.
"Playing in the house with rolled-up socks as a baseball and pillows as our bats," Andrew said, and "hiding all the glass stuff that's out in the living room so we don't break it before Mom gets home."
"I always felt that if they showed a talent and love for the sport, that someday they might follow my path," Kevin said. "At a young age, they showed talents in baseball that seemed to separate them from the rest. By the time they were in high school, people would comment on their talent. I suppose that was when I felt they could play further in the game."
After high school, Andrew played for Arizona State while Austin opted to head straight to professional baseball. Both players were drafted by their respective teams in 2007.
Getting the call
Andrew, 27, spent his first season with the Orem Owlz and then moved through the farm system until September 2010, when he received "the call."
"I was supposed to fly out to Puerto Rico for the World Baseball Classic," Andrew said. "I had already visited family in California. I even went to an Angels game.
"I drove out to Arizona, and then I end up getting that call saying, 'Hey, you're coming back to Anaheim. We need you here.' I flew out the next morning, played that day, and got my first game in."
And he did so with his family in the stands. Andrew has since spent time with both the Angels and Bees organizations over the last three seasons.
For Austin, 24, the call was not as simple. Fortunately, Andrew was with the Angels at the time.
"The Yankees (were) playing at our place," Andrew said. "We were going into the last game and I get a message from one of the clubbies that said, 'Joe wants to talk to you.'"
He was led to a lobby between the home and visitor locker rooms and opened a door to Yankees manager Joe Girardi.
"He said, 'I've just got a quick question,'" Andrew said. "'Have you talked to your brother lately? Like today? He's not answering his phone. Do you think you could give him a call or text him or something?'"
At the time, Austin was on the East Coast, preparing to travel home after completing his Triple-A season.
"Immediately, I'm thinking they're calling him up," Andrew said. "I start to panic. I feel like it's me. I go back in (to the locker room) and I'm texting and texting; I'm calling and calling. Nothing. No answer. The last text was, 'I've got to go out to BP. Joe Girardi wants to talk to you so you better call him now.'"
Austin got the message, got ahold of Girardi, and got on a plane for California.
"He shows up the next day at noon and it's a 12:30 p.m. game," Andrew said. "I had to bring things from home where he left some of his catcher stuff. He shows up, gets dressed, and runs out just in time for the (national) anthem."
The best part: "He ends up going in that day and catching the last couple innings," Andrew said. "I got to see him play his first major league baseball game, and my family was in the stands."
Kevin was grateful for the serendipitous chain of events that allowed him and June to watch their boys take a major league field together.
"I cannot fully express how proud I was," he said. "I was happier for each of them than I ever was for myself."
Bigger than us
While his sons play for different teams, Kevin's Red Sox roots still run deep.
"I still cannot bring myself to don a Yankees or Angels hat," he said, noting the friendly rivalry within the family. "Although, I do wear one of their minor league affiliate hats to show support when I go to one of their games."
June, on the other hand, was dressed in an Angels jersey and a Yankees hat the day Austin made his debut.
"She has been there for me and the boys throughout all of our careers," Kevin said of his wife, who is a successful special education teacher.
"She's been the cornerstone of everything for us," Andrew said. "Pushing us to succeed and helping us not get back and feel bad about ourselves or sad because we're doing badly. She keeps us happy and keeps us going forward."
It was the home culture Kevin and June created for their kids that has allowed them to reach the full potential of their talents as adults.
"They were taught no task was too hard; all things can be achieved through dedication and hard work," Kevin said. "Outside of baseball, be good to people, treat them as you would have them treat you. Be someone that people can rely on and trust."
Austin, who is married and is a new dad himself, has caught 31 games for the Yankees this season after being recalled at the end of April. Andrew has served as a utility infielder, playing 56 games with the Salt Lake Bees after starting the season in Anaheim.Comment on this story
"We're part of something that's bigger than us," Andrew said. "It's a huge game. There's been so many people who have come through the game, and now my dad's been a part of it and my brother's been a part of it and I got to be part of it. To be able to say that we've all made it to the big league level, it's very special for our family because baseball is a big part of our family."
Then he added, "And hopefully, this year or sometime soon, we'll get another chance play against each other."
Sarah Thomas earned a degree in Mathematics from the University of Utah and is currently pursuing an MBA at Westminster College. She has been covering sports for the Deseret News since 2008.