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Sprint's new International Connect: Call & Text $15 add-on plan lets Framily Plan subscribers use their voice and text allotments to call and text internationally at no additional charge. Except for that $15, that is. With it, Sprint Framily Plan subscribers can count international calls to 65 countries against the voice minutes they're already paying for, and texts to more than 180 countries (which is just about all of the countries there are).
There's a lot of minutiae to International Connect: Call & Text, though, so we'll break it down for you. Counted against a Framily Plan allotment are:
- Calls to landline numbers in 65 countries
- Calls to mobile numbers in 35 countries
- "Low" per-minute calls to mobile numbers rates in the 30 landline countries not included in the mobile
- "Low" per-minute calls to numbers not included in any of those 65 countries
- Unlimited texts to "over 180 countries"
Sprint's been suffering substantial losses in both customers and earnings, though they noted that as of last quarter nearly 3 million had signed up for the Framily Plan (which Sprint has been advertising heavily).
Reduced international calling rates are better than nothing, but it still does little to fix the mess that is international calling and usage.
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The documents and mementos spread out on Bunny Galladora's dining room table in Gaithersburg could fill a small room at a museum. Books, leaflets, meeting minutes and newspaper clippings carry dates from a few years, a few decades and more than a century ago.
Pins, name tags, trinkets and collection boxes serve as reminders of various publicity campaigns and meetings of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. One collection tin, shaped like a Pepsi can, is from a Vietnam War campaign to send soda to soldiers as an alternative to alcohol.
Galladora, the national vice president of the WCTU and president of its Maryland chapter, serves as the informal archivist for people seeking to donate their collections of WCTU mementos or to find a home for papers left to them by relatives who were members. Some artifacts Galladora has collected went to a museum in Illinois, but more remain in her home and in a nearby storage facility.
Often, affiliation with the organization is passed down from mother to daughter, Galladora said. Although her mother was not a member, Galladora and her siblings signed WCTU pledges to abstain from alcohol.
"I still have my pledge from when I was 12," she said. "A lot of it is passed down through families."
The national WCTU was founded in 1874, and the Maryland WCTU organized in 1875. The group opposed alcohol and promoted women's voting rights, helping drum up support to pass the 18th and 19th amendments.
"Women formed together to try to stop (alcohol-related) problems and to go to the different bars and saloons and pray in front of them to get them to stop selling alcohol," Galladora said.
Although the organization has some honorary male members, it has remained a women's organization.
"The women just sort of have always felt that once the men get involved, they take over, and things don't go the way that maybe a woman thinks it should go," Galladora said.
The Maryland WCTU also takes stances on social issues.
"We've always been in an educational role, and we work on all kinds of issues besides alcohol," she said.
The Maryland WCTU organizes picture-coloring, poster and essay contests for children with anti-drug, -alcohol and -tobacco themes, and it has put up billboards to discourage people from drinking. It recently started a project called Face the Tears, in which people send in their handkerchiefs to represent the emotional damage alcohol abuse has caused in their lives or the lives of their loved ones.
In response to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network-sponsored annual Day of Silence, which seeks to raise awareness about anti-gay bullying and harassment in schools, Galladora started Truth Without Interruption Day to oppose what she calls the "gay agenda," according to a news release.
Galladora said WCTU's second president, Frances Willard, had a "do everything" outlook. In addition to campaigning against alcohol and for women's rights, she pushed for support for programs started by other women, such as taking flowers to shut-ins. Galladora takes a similar outlook today.
Last year, the group campaigned against referendums that would expand gambling, allow same-sex marriage in Maryland and permit alcohol sales in Damascus, a dry community for decades. All three measures passed.
Galladora said the WCTU has no plans to try to make Damascus dry again but will continue discouraging people from drinking alcohol.
The Maryland WCTU also opposes abortion and is trying to keep the Boy Scouts of America from changing their policy to allow gay Scouts and leaders.
The organization has raised money to build wells in Africa, to build a playground and to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.
"There's a lot of different things going on, and it just jumps from one thing to another, depending on what's the hot issue," Galladora said.
Galladora estimated the WCTU has about 6,000 members nationwide — not as many as there used to be. She attributed part of the decline to more women working outside the home and having less time for meetings.
"It's kind of hard for them, if they have a week of vacation, to take it to go to a convention," she said.
Maryland's members are scattered across the state and stay organized via e-mail.
She did not provide an estimate of membership in Montgomery County.
Although each county, church and state might not still have its own WCTU, enough remain to provide a diversity of opinions and priorities, Galladora said, and the organization has members in 36 countries.
Although the president of the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union is American, its officers are spread out around the world. They are planning a convention in Australia this spring.
All of the chapters agree on some issues, Galladora said, such as opposing alcohol and abortion, but each local branch has other priorities and goals pertinent to the local community.
"A lot of them work on different issues that may or may not be worked on in Maryland," Galladora said. "We don't get marching orders from the top. Anything that comes up that we believe we can back up with Scripture, and that we believe is a detriment to health in the area, we pray about it . . . and that's what we work on."


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It's still summer and we have not even gotten into fall 2013. But we in the fashion world are always trying to foretell the future and read tea leaves regardless of whether its an attempt to predict "The Next Big Thing" (upscale and rarefied or mainstream), or to figure out what will be the most commercial and successful of the trends. Indisputably, one of the most seasoned, well respected, entertaining, and highly quotable fashion, color, and trend forecasters is veteran, David Wolfe. The Wall Street Journal has hailed him as "one of the fashion industry's most authoritative sharpshooters"; Earnshaw's observed, "when he talks, a lot of important people listen" and The Fashion Reporter called him "the most astute trend reporter in the business".
David certainly has the impressive resume to bely his expertise: he was creative director at I.M. International, one of the world's first fashion forecasting and consulting firms; he went on to found and manage The Fashion Service, a trend forecasting service; and since 1990, has served as creative director of The Doneger Group (http://www.doneger.com/) the fashion industry's leading source of global trend intelligence, and an "essential resource to the retail manufacturing and fashion communities". I have not attended one of the company's trend reports in many years, so I decided to check out Thursday's, "The Big Picture, Fall 2014: A New World" put together and presented by David Wolfe.
Speaking in the decidedly informal, impromptu manner he is known for, and dressed in a vivid pink blazer over a black shirt, David backed up his observations with a video presentation, comprised mainly of runway images from the international fall/winter 2013 ready-to-wear shows (held last September and October), and the Haute Couture fall/winter 2013, shown in Paris early this month. He divided his approximately one hour talk into four distinct sections.
Living in a New World
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David began with the observation, "we are living in a new world, it's a new ballgame, and the fashion world isn't the only world, even if we in the fashion world think it is. Fashion doesn't fascinate the world as it used to, and nothing in fashion is as interesting as what's going on elsewhere. But, it is a reflection of the world and of society".
He talked about (and illustrated), a number of fascinating technological advances in transportation (a new Mercedes without a steering wheel and a nifty James Bond worthy boat); living (cohabiting with robots); shopping (new experiences and conveniences such as the ability to see how an outfit will look on you without having to actually try it on; downloading your design for a t shirt and getting it made in moment). Then he went on to talk about how this relates to fashion: Sci Fi effects (colors and fabrics from the future); Tech Chic (creative digital prints); extraordinary prints ("if it can be imagined it can be printed"); extraordinary floral prints ("old ideas made new again").
|Iris van Herpen and Rem D Koolhaas collaborated to create 3D printed shoes that look like tree roots
He showed us images of the first 3D articulated printed dress recently worn by Dita Von Teese, and the futuristic but "un wearable" designs created by Iris van Herpen (http://www.irisvanherpen.com/). The Dutch fashion designer interned at Alexander McQueen and started her own Haute Couture fashion label, and is now showing during Paris Haute Couture Week.
But the result of all of this, can be fashion backlash, or burnout, where the customer will yearn for fashion that is more real and more related:
Fashion for a Real World!
It's all about low profile elegance, grown up good taste and a practical yet polished and calmed down approach to fashion. What are the symbols of this? He noted that hemlines are going down ("highly polished adult elegance"), though some designers continue to go to extremes in lengths within one collection, thereby further confusing the customer and scaring her into not buying (she is saying, "how am I supposed to make up my mind when the designers can't?") Other hallmarks: a return to elegant dresses, the reality based pantsuit, tailored suits; and soigne evening wear ("good taste glamour").
As for color, he noted that we're in a black & white moment but while "back & white have staying power", he predicts a welcome return to color thanks to surprising color combinations He noted that Yohji Yamamoto used shocking color combinations for fall 2013, and said he didn't even think Yohji knew there was anything "other than black out there". In terms of neutrals, which everyone has lots of in their closets, it's all about an expanded palette for subtle shadings, the employment of feminized, nearly naked neutrals (cosmetic colors), and the use of unexpected spring like pastels for fall. And finally, the resurgence in grown up lady bags (even among young women), is indicative of the renewed "highly polished adult elegance".
Streamlined Style...Modern glamour!
There is an unmistakable appeal to a simplified wardrobe comprised of clean, chic, simple, flat shapes, without detail or embellishment. It is wearable and ageless. On his hit list: Simple dresses with simple lines; simple tunics (David noted that "everyone looks good in a tunic, and sweater knit tunics are understandable and flattering to all"); extended sleeveless (no sleeves for bodices cut wide at the shoulders); and clean chic accessories, defined by strong shapes with refined detailing.
Sculptural Shapes...Silhouette Shifts!
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Under this large inclusive heading, category, David made note of "melon" and kimono sleeves; rounded shoulders; the new jacket (defined by curvaceous lines); sharp, snappy, defined shoulders (but NOT the exaggeration of the 80's); Dior's New Look Skirts "long and full is renewed"; lady like clutch bags (soft or structured); organic, free form accessories; extravagant effects (elite elegance: "more is not enough for most people, but this is an extravagance that smacks of old money, high class luxury, and not the Kardashians").
Also decorative fabrics with fancy surface interest; dramatic textural contrasts; toned down twinkle; muted metallics ("gold and silver in the dark"); metallic accessories ("a touch of metallic through accessories"); special furs ("color creating special effects" which will make real furs look like faux furs and will ensure that faux furs will continue to be important); broadtail ("the best investment: a "new again" fashion rage,); luxury skins (fashion's ongoing obsession with leather shows no signs of letting up); feathers ("floating frivolity"); velvet ("lush, plush and soft"); ombre ("the graduating effect of fading in and fading out"); the coat as a completer piece ("an integral part of a specific outfit"); over the top, extravagant, decorative accessories.
By the way, when I left, I started thinking about the "future of fashion" and the one collection that immediately came to my mind, is Alexander Wang's first outing for Balenciaga, fall 2013. To my way of thinking, it perfectly sums it up.
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Junior (2013): Saw action in 15 games, starting 11 ... earned 47 saves for a save percentage of .691 ... made a season-high 8 saves in Duke's 1-4 loss against Boston College on Oct. 6 ... earned three of Duke's seven shutouts ... ranked 10th in the ACC for saves per game with 3.13 ... tallied 1,124 minutes on the season.
Sophomore (2012): Saw action in the net in five matches … registered two saves on August 17 as Duke downed 20th-ranked William & Mary, 4-1 … tallied 120 minutes played on the season and allowed only one goal.
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Personal: Alexandra Leigh Kershner was born on Aug. 11, 1993 in Stanford, Calif. ... daughter of Ken & Jane Kershner ... has one brother, Will (18), and one sister, Robin (15) ... her father, Ken, graduated from Duke in 1983 ... her mom, Jane, played tennis at Tufts University in 1979-80 ... her aunt, Carol Axmann, played basketball at Seton Hall from 1982-85 ... received California ELC status ... 2009 and 2010 Presidents Award for Outstanding Community Service ... received the Department Award in Mathematics in 2008, 2009 and 2010 ... Rachel Austin (Social Sciences Award) in 2009 ... notched a 4.0 grade-point average all four years of high school ... Tournament Founder and Director of the Palo Alto Lose the Shoes Barefoot Soccer Tournament ... a three-time ACC Honor Roll selection ... named to Dean's List at Duke in the Spring of 2013 and Fall of 2014 ... majored in evolutionary anthropology along with a minor in psychology.


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Technology and all these apps are amazing. I stumbled upon a recommendation from one of Tami's photos in Instagram. Her friend, @heartedgirl_ gave a suggestion to check out the TouchRetouch app. I checked it out in the app store and ended up buying the app ( it's just $0.99 ). I found TouchRetouch very simple and easy-to-use, but powerful. Trust me when I tell you that the app can do magic.Ü BTW, if you have a bit of extra time, do show them some love and check out their IG galleries: @4tamimarie and @heartedgirl_.
I want my travel snapshots to be close to postcard-perfect. I go out of my way to stop, look for the right angle, and frame my shots but there are instances when you just can't get away with unnecessary elements. Yes, these can be removed in Photoshop, but I don't have my laptop with me all the time. I mean, it takes a little bit of extra effort to Photoshop pictures and I don't have the luxury of time to do so. Convenience and the ease of removing unwanted photo elements from my phone and tablet have drawn me to Touch Retouch.
"TouchRetouch is a tool that allows you to select something you want eliminated from the photo. After that, the app gets to work eliminating that part of the image and uses a sensor to determine what to fill the space in with. You use your finger to draw over the part you want eliminated, and the app does the rest. Once you brush over the part you would like to be removed, the app will evaluate the photo and what is happening in its surroundings. It will then fill in the deleted space with a copies of other parts of the picture." [ Read More: TouchReTouch: The app that lets you remove objects from pictures instantly ]
I did my first TouchRetouch experiment with one of my snapshots from my Kuala Lumpur trip. This one was taken at Batu Caves. Can you spot the difference?
Before & After. Goodbye annoying light posts.
What I like about TouchRetouch.
1) The Lasso Tool is the simplest, easiest, and most convenient feature of this app. The Brush Tool is another good option.
2) Basically, the Lasso Tool makes me remove unwanted objects in just two steps, most of the time, it's just two steps for me.
3) TouchRetouch does not automatically resize your picture — thank you!
4) TouchRetouch asks you what size it is that you want before you open your image. 5) It also lets you save the image to your device and most importantly, it supports social media integration.
6) Props for the makers of this app for the simple and not confusing interface.
What I don't like about TouchRetouch.
1) The welcome page can be improved.
2) The Clone Stamp Tool is confusing or it may be that I need to practice. I don't think I have the patience for this :)
What's your favorite photo editing app? Would you want to use TouchRetouch?
☮..Peace + ❥_Love + Happy Vibes. RUSS.


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Peanut producers are reminded that they have until March 31 to assign new peanut base and yields to cropland. The designation is required if farmers are to be included in the 2003 direct/counter-cyclical payments as outlined in the new farm bill.
You can assign the base to your own farm or to another farm in the same state or in a contiguous state. You must be a historical producer in the state or a producer in the state on March 31, 2003. This is a one-time assignment.
The base doesn't have to go back to the land it was generated upon, although it can, says Marshall Lamb, economist with the National Peanut Research Laboratory in Dawson, Ga. The sum of all crop bases, including peanuts, cotton and grains, cannot exceed the actual cropland acres.
"Basically, the direct payment is the base acreage multiplied by 85 percent multiplied by the program yield multiplied by the $36 payment rate. It's very simple. From 2003-2007, the direct payment goes to the producer on a farm on which the peanut yield and base are assigned," says Lamb.
If the land already has 100 percent bases, there will have to be a release of other bases in order to put peanut base on that land, as bases are capped at 100 percent.
The payment yield is equal to the producer's 1998-2001 total production divided by the 1998-2001 total acreage. A producer may choose to substitute the 1990-1997 county average yield for up to three years of the 1998-2001 base period farm yields.
The base payments are totally decoupled from the production of peanuts on a farm. Base payments for peanuts can be made on farms planted in other eligible commodities or practices. Exceptions include CRP or other paid conservation programs, newly established vegetable enterprises or wild rice.
The 2002 farm bill changed the peanut program by replacing the quota system established in the 1930s with direct and counter-cyclical payments for eligible producers. The direct and counter-cyclical program provides payments to producers on farms having bases for peanut and other commodities for 2002 through 2007 crop years. Direct payments are issued regardless of market prices. Counter-cyclical payments, however, are made only when a commodity's effective price is below its target price.
Major provisions of the farm bill's peanut title are as follows:
o Target Price — A target price of $495 has been set for the purposes of calculating the counter-cyclical payment.
o Counter-Cyclical Payment — A counter-cyclical payment will be made to the producer when market prices fail to achieve the target price of $495. Counter-cyclical payments were made to the historic peanut producer for 2002 and will be made to the producers on a farm with peanut base in subsequent years. To calculate the counter-cyclical payment for a farm, multiply the base by 85 percent. You will take that result and multiply it by the difference between the target price and the sum of the higher of the following: either the average season price plus the direct payment or the marketing loan rate plus the direct payment. The formula is as follows: Counter-cyclical payment = $495 - $36 per ton — (Average season price or national loan rate, whichever is higher) x base acreage x 85 percent x payment yield.
o Marketing Loan — A marketing loan is established with a $355 loan rate. This is the only support on the actual production of the commodity and is available on all tons of peanuts produced. A producer can forfeit his peanuts under the loan. Or, if the market moves higher, he may choose to redeem his peanuts and sell them in the commercial market. Also, the Secretary of Agriculture can choose to lower the repayment rate to avoid the chance of paying storage on forfeited peanuts.
o Loan Deficiency Payment — LDP's will be paid to producers who opt to forego participating in the loan program. LDP's will be paid based on world market pricing factors. The producer must maintain beneficial interest in the crop prior to receiving a loan deficiency payment.
o Storage and Handling — The law provides for the Secretary of Agriculture to cover all storage and handling charges on loan peanuts to insure that the loan rate provides the desired level of support with no hidden charges.
o Payment Limitations — The farm bill established separate set of payment limits for peanuts that is equal to the limits set on other commodity payments. The limits are $40,000 on the fixed decoupled payments, $65,000 on the counter-cyclical payment, and $75,000 on gains from the marketing loan and LDP's. The three-entity rule and the spousal rule were maintained, but payments are capped at $360,000. There are no limits on the quota buyout.
o Origin Labeling — The farm bill requires country-of-origin labeling on peanuts beginning in two years.
o Term of the Bill — The farm bill runs from 2002 through 2007, so it is a six-year bill. Two provisions of the peanut program expire after the fifth year of the bill - the quota buyout and storage fees on loan peanuts.


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My friend was meditating today. He was thinking of a lamp on his head and then he suddenly felt a breathing trouble. Can you tell me why?
I do not know the answer!
'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested.
Hi Agnishom;
I do not know either. I have never heard of that. Meditation as I understand it produces an extreme calmness and clarity. Physiologically, breath rate, heart rate, BP all go down. This is due to side effect of extreme relaxation. Many people fall asleep at that. point.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
Meditation, the technique of focusing the mind while deepening the breath, is a popular practice for people who suffer from stress or anxiety. Learning to breathe properly during meditation is an essential step in attaining the beneficial effects of meditation, which include tranquility, peace, restfulness and reduction of stress. Close your eyes. Let any stray thoughts in your mind trickle to their natural end. Then, concentrate on nothingness.
Have a great meditation...
i think some light exercise like yoga can give a better breathing capacity.....
because his mind stays in the top energy center
Typically this mistake happens in Tibetan or Hindu style meditation.
Basically you should never put you mind inside your brain at the beginning. When the energy fails to come down your brain might be burned. That is why Taoist meditation focuses at the abadom, the energy center of kidney, just to prevent such mistakes.
I can tell you an easy way to meditate. It is a Zen style.
Just slightly touch thumb to middle finger on both hands, lay them on your knees.
Thumb links to the top center, the brain
Middle finger links to the middle center, the heart
And knee links to the low center, the kidney
This gesture helps you unite them and regain energy,
but do not think of anything.
How do you just think of nothing? I find that extremely difficult.
Which may be linked to my low breath capacity... I've been told to focus on breathing deeply but then that leaves me out of sync with my breathing rate compared to my thoughts.
People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.
~ Anton Chekhov
Cheer up, emo kid.
I end up thinking about not thinking.
Sometimes music can help you "tune out".
And I read somewhere about a guy who said down hill skiing was good for meditation, because there is no time to think about anything else.
"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..." - Leon M. Lederman
George's technique sounds a lot like hatha yoga.
There are more techniques then there are people. Thinking is the thing you are trying to shut down. Some people try the idea of focusing on one thing first. Their breath, a sound, the cavern inside their own head. Deep concentration like that shuts down the senses and the internal minutiae. Now comes the hard part, making that last focal point of concentration disappear. Like closing your eyes shuts off vision. Now your mind is like a still lake. Few people can achieve it. But everyone can get the benefits from even getting close for a brief second.
The breath during these times is slow and rhythmic. Some people use deep breaths to produce a kind of falling away effect. Others use a bright light in the center of their forehead or an ever decreasing circle around them. You tune in by tuning out.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
Uh it is surprising to find so many mathematicians practice meditation!
Uh it is surprising to find so many mathematicians practice meditation!
People can be spiritual without being religious – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20888141.
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Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Lentil and Chestnut Soup
Adapted from Nigella.com (serves 2-3)
125g red lentils
150g cooked chestnuts
800ml vegetable stock
1 carrot
1 small onion
half leek
2 tablespoons olive oil
fresh coriander, chopped
Single Cream to serve
1.Finely chop the onion, leek and carrot.
2.Heat the oil in a pan, add the chopped vegetables and let sweat and soften in the oil.
3.Add the lentils and stir, then add the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer until lentils are very soft (about 20 minutes).
4.Add the chestnuts and simmer for a further 15 minutes or so.
5.Liquidise until smooth adding as much water as you need.
6.Whenever you want to serve it reheat, and sprinkle each full bowl of soup with coriander and lace with cream.
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Sooooooo CREAMY! I love all the flavours.ReplyDelete
I agree. Peeling chestnuts are really a chore!ReplyDelete
I love soups (It's my second favorite thing about winter!) Your soup looks so cozy and warm and delicious!ReplyDelete
wow awesome healthy soup!ReplyDelete
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I've had soup made from all the ingredients you mention except chestnuts. Trying to imagine the taste and texture that chestnuts would bring, should be great.ReplyDelete
I made a soup recently with fresh chestnuts and you are so right that it was quite a chore! However, the result was worth it as it looks like this soup was well worth. Love all of the healthy ingredients! Gorgeous photos!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to try them some weekend!ReplyDelete
This looks Delicious!!!!ReplyDelete
Creamy and rich, this is really on healthy and yummy bowl of soup.
I have never cooked chestnuts, so your recipe looks very intriguing. Actually I even have no idea how they taste in a savoury dish! (I have always tasted them sweet or grilled). The soup looks delicious.ReplyDelete
Chstnut! Oh I love chestnut... such a nice addition to the lentil soup.ReplyDelete


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Evan Thews-Wassell is in his 13th year as MIT's men's heavyweight assistant coach. Under his guidance, the 2009 freshman boat finished ninth at the Eastern Sprints and 13th nationally. Thews-Wassell came to the Institute after serving as the novice coach at Northampton Youth and Community Rowing, Inc. He led the NYCRI novice boy's squad to a first-place finish in the Massachusetts Public State Fall Championships and a second-place finish in the Massachusetts Public State Spring Championships, registering the best finish in program history.
Thews-Wassell began his coxing career at Northampton High School before moving on to Ithaca College, where he earned an ECAC Silver medal and led the varsity eight for three years.
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About Charter Schools
Enrollment Process
Working with an Education Specialist (ES)
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Homeless Liaisons
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About Charter School
Fast facts:
- is managed by Innovative Education Management (IEM).
- IEM Charter Schools are home-based, publicly funded, independent study charter schools. We are required to follow the same rules as a regular/traditional California public schools when it comes to state testing, grade level standards, and attendance.
- IEM Charter Schools are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- IEM Charter Schools are public schools, we do not charge tuition or fees.
- Students are assigned to an Education Specialist (ES); the ES is a credentialed teacher who oversees the student's education. The parent/guardian serves as the day to day teacher.
- IEM Charter Schools do not have a set curriculum; families work with the assigned ES to develop individualized learning plans based on their educational philosophy and student's learning style.
- Families meet face to face with their assigned ES once every 20 school days.
- IEM Charter schools allot funds to each ES for each student they serve to use towards approved non-sectarian educational materials, curriculum, and contract programs.
- IEM Charter Schools are not able to guarantee enrollment; ES assignment is first come, first serve, based on the date received of applications and when we have ES availability within each geographic area.
- IEM Charter schools are "Parent Driven."
- The President of Innovative Education Management, Randy Gaschler, wrote the book Parent Driven Schools.
Are you implementing Common Core?
- Yes. 2014 was our transition year into Common Core and the new Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. Common Core standards and assessment requirements were fully implemented in the 2015 school year.
- IEM schools have been providing ESs and parents with training modules to prepare for Common Core.
For more information about curriculum and common core please visit:
For information about state mandated testing and assessment requirements please visit:
Enrollment Process
How do I apply?
Please do not disenroll from your current school. Acceptance of a student's enrollment application does not constitute enrollment with an IEM school. Students are not considered enrolled until they have met with their Education Specialist and signed the Student Agreement.
What documents do I need to submit with my enrollment application?
Required Forms
- Birth Certificate (copy only) – All Students
- Other acceptable forms include, but are not limited to U.S. or foreign birth certificates
- adoption records
- passports
- baptismal records
- previous school records
- other forms of U.S. or foreign government-issued identification
- affidavits from a parent/guardian or pediatrician
- Other acceptable forms include, but are not limited to U.S. or foreign birth certificates
- Immunization record – All students (In accordance with Senate Bill 277, please submit record of any immunizations received. Records will be accepted whether complete or incomplete.)
- Health Exam – TK, Kindergarten and 1st grade students
- Oral Health Exam – TK, Kindergarten and 1st grade students who are entering a CA public school for the first time
Required Forms if Applicable
- Unofficial Transcript – High School Student
- Caregiver Authorization Affidavit - If person enrolling student is not the parent or legal guardian
Special Education Documents if Applicable
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) – Most recent, whether active or inactive
- 504 Plan – If drafted
- Or, if no IEP, a copy of all assessment reports
What are the policies on immunizations?
- As a California Public Charter School, we are required to follow the immunization guidelines set forth by the California Department of Health. Please visit the Shots for Schools website for the most recent information regarding the requirements for immunizations at http://www.shotsforschool.org/ or contact your local health department.
- Guide to parents for immunizations
When can my child start kindergarten?
- To start kindergarten a child must turn five on or before September 1st.
Must children attend transitional kindergarten or kindergarten?
- Parents and guardians are currently not required to enroll children in transitional kindergarten or kindergarten (EC Section 48200).
Do you offer Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?
Yes. We offer TK and the following is our approved policy.
- Kindergarten age appropriate students are allowed to choose TK if their 5th birthday is between the last day of the school year -September 1st.
- A child is eligible for TK if he or she turns five between September 2nd-December 2nd.
- Students who turn 5 after December 2nd will be eligible for TK on their 5th birthday and for the remainder of that school year. These students will need to start kindergarten in fall semester of the next school year and not continue another year of TK.
- TK students are required to submit an immunization record if one exists (In accordance with Senate Bill 277 please submit record of any immunizations received. Records will be accepted whether complete or incomplete.)
- TK students are required to have a completed health exam and oral health exam for school entry.
- Children who are age-eligible to attend kindergarten, but choose to enroll in TK will need a signed Kindergarten Continuance Form verifying that the parent/guardian agrees to have his/her child continue in kindergarten the following year.
If a family enrolls in TK, whether the student is kindergarten age or TK age, they are committing to the two-year program. The exception to a two year program is for students who turn 5 after December 1st but before the end of the school year. These students will not have a two year program and must begin kindergarten at the beginning of the next school year. Students actively enrolled in TK are promoted to kindergarten the following year. We do not promote from TK to first grade and we do not change grade levels mid-year for actively enrolled students.
My child will turn 5 after December 2nd, when can I apply for enrollment?
Families who wish to apply for enrollment in the current school year may apply at any time during the school year up until enrollment closes in March.
Families who wish to apply in advance for future enrollment may apply under the following guidelines:
- To apply for the fall/1st semester of the current school year, applications will be accepted beginning in January, prior to the start of the following school year, until the last day of the 1st semester.
- To apply for the spring/2nd semester, applications will be accepted beginning on the first day of the school year in August, until enrollment closes that following March.
- Applicants who will turn 5 after December 2nd may follow the same guidelines above, but they may not enroll until the date of their 5th birthday. Applicants who will turn 5 after enrollment closes for the school year will not be eligible to enroll until the following school year when they are age eligible to attend Kindergarten.
Please note: Acceptance of a student's enrollment application does not constitute enrollment with an IEM school. Students are not considered enrolled until they have met with their Education Specialist and signed the Student Agreement.
What happens after my enrollment packet is completed?
- Once student records receives a complete enrollment packet with ALL required documents, the application will be processed.
- Once the application is processed the student(s) will be placed on the prospective student assigning list.
- Special Education applications will be sent to our Special Education department for review.
- Once an ES is available, your student will be assigned. The ES will contact you to set up an enrollment meeting.
- You are not officially enrolled until you have met face-to-face with an ES and signed a student and charter agreement.
How can I check on the status of my application?
- Please allow 3 business day for the office to process your enrollment packet.
- If you apply using our online application website, you can check your application status by logging into your online application account.
- If you apply by downloading and sending in your application you can check your application status by contacting Parent Support 800-979-4436.
Why can't you guarantee enrollment?
- Enrollment is based on a first come, first serve basis by the date received of your completed application packet and when we have an ES with space available in your geographic zip code area.
- Until the ES has met with your family and you have signed a student agreement these numbers continue to be adjusted.
I would like to talk to a live person about your schools. Is there a person I can call?
- Yes. Please call our Parent Support at 800-979-4436. We're also available by email at
Is there an enrollment cutoff date?
- Yes. The enrollment cutoff date slightly varies each year; closed enrollment is in February.
When do you start accepting applications for the fall/spring semester of each school year?
- We start accepting 1st Semester/Fall applications each year on January 1st.
- We start accepting 2nd Semester/Spring applications each year on the first day of school.
Does your school have a Special Education program?
- Yes, we have a Special Education program that provides a variety of services based on a student's IEP as well as having a program that meets both federal and state Special Education legal requirements.
Can I be enrolled in another school while attending?
- No. We are a public school and do not permit dual enrollment.
- However, you can apply to our school while enrolled in or applying for other schools. Once you are officially enrolled, you must immediately unenroll with any other school(s). There may be no overlap of attendance.
My children attend a private school that I pay for out of pocket. The school does not file an affidavit with the state. Can I enroll my child at your school and keep him/her enrolled at the private school since an affidavit is not filed and I am paying out of pocket?
- No. California law prohibits dual enrollment situations and IEM schools are very careful to never be in a situation of dual enrollment.
Can a student expelled from another school enroll?
- The expulsion report must be submitted with the application to be reviewed by the director who will make the final determination.
After attending the charter school can a student enroll in a traditional school?
- Yes.
Working with an Education Specialist (ES)
When can I meet with an ES?
- The first meeting with an ES will be once your student(s) has been assigned to an ES and he or she contacts you to setup and initial enrollment meeting.
- Once you are enrolled you meet face to face with your ES once every 20 school days.
Where do I meet the Educational Specialist?
- You meet in a location that is agreeable to you and the ES like a local library, another public facility, or sometimes your home.
- ESs are not required to meet at the family's home; however, in some instances this can be an option. This will be decided between you and your ES.
Will I be assigned an ES who lives near me and fits with my child's style of learning?
- ES assignment is based on the date received of your application and your geographic zip code area.
- Your ES may or may not live in your immediate area but will come up with a mutually agreed upon location, date, and time that fits with both of your schedules for your learning record meetings.
Can I request an ES who matches my educational philosophy?
- ESs are required to be well versed in different styles of learning and will work closely with you to best understand your child's learning needs.
- Each of our ESs is committed to parent choice while providing professional consultation in alignment with grade level standards.
- Each ES has an advisor who is also available to families if there are any questions or concerns that the family and ES need guidance with resolving.
I want to have a long-term partnership and not constant change.
- The ideal situation is a long-term partnership and change is avoided whenever possible.
- IEM Charter Schools hire ESs as needed to accommodate the growth and needs of our students.
How long/often are the meetings?
- Mandatory Learning Record Meetings take place at least once every 15-20 school days.
- Meetings may not exceed 20 school days
- The meetings are typically 1 hour per student, unless there are assessments in which case, it may be longer than 1 hour per student.
- A missed meeting results in the issuance of a truancy.
- Two truancies result in being dropped from the school.
Instructional Funding
How does school funding work?
The instructional funds (IF) are set up in an IF account that is managed by the ES. When families are placing orders for curriculum or supplies with an approved school product vendor, or signing up for classes with an approved school service vendor, the ES will issue a purchase order from the family's IF account to the approved vendor.
The 19/20 IF amount is up to $2,700.00 (TK-8 students; per student); $1,350.00 each funding period and $3,000 (high school students; per student); $1,500.00 each funding period.
The state of CA funds our schools based on the average daily student attendance.
IF rates are subject to change each year based on state budget.
IF is prorated by day for late enrollment.
The ES will check out curriculum and materials purchased from approved product vendors to the families and sign the student(s) up for classes with approved service vendors.
All materials purchased with IFs is the property of the school and must be returned upon leaving our school; including consumables. Parents will be responsible to pay for materials lost, stolen, damaged, or not returned to the school.
How often are Instructional Funds (IF) allocated and what are the amounts?
- The Instructional Funds are dispersed 2 times a year into the ESs budget. The total funding amount is divided in half and added to instruction funds twice a year.
Why do your schools have so much more money for instructional funds than other charter schools? How can you do that?
- All charter schools receive the same state funding. Each school (charter or otherwise) decides how to spend their funds in a way that will best meet the needs of their students following the philosophy of that charter school. For each school, this looks a little different.
Can I use my instructional funds to pay for my child's team sports, such as his or her soccer team or baseball team?
- No. IFs cannot be used to pay for team sports. They can be used to pay for lessons that teach specific skills and must be done through an approved vendor.
Is your school compliant with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)?
- No. Please see our High School athletes statement.
Can I be reimbursed for curriculum I have already purchased or registration fees I have already paid?
- No. A parent cannot be reimbursed using state dollars by the charter school for any out of pocket expenses that have already been paid at any time for any reason.
Can the funds be used for extracurricular activities? If so, what options are there?
- Yes. However, you must be using an approved vendor and the student's educational needs in the core areas are being met. The ES must have evidence that the student has the materials that he/she needs for the core areas prior to placing a purchase order for anything extracurricular. The options can be explored with the ES but music lessons, dance lessons, and swimming lessons are just a few.
How are consumables and non-consumables handled?
- All materials ordered with state funding, including consumable items, such as workbooks, pencils, paper, clay, and any other materials consumable in nature, are the property of the school.
- Materials are loaned to enrolled students for their educational usage only. The items must be returned to the school via the assigned ES when the student is done using that item, or when the student leaves the school.
- If an item has been "consumed" by the student—used up and no longer usable by any other student—then it can be "archived" by the ES.
- If a student disenrolls or is dropped by the school prior to the end of the school year for any reason, all materials must be returned to to the school within two business days. Families will be billed for any items not returned, including those that are consumable in nature. Student transcripts will not be released until all materials are returned.
What happens if I lose or break something that is property of the Charter School?
- You will have to pay to replace the lost or broken item.
Can I purchase religious curriculum with my instructional funds?
- No. IEM schools are public schools. State funds may not be used to purchase religious material.
Vendor Information
Can I add new vendors? How long does the process take?
- Actively enrolled families can put in requests for new vendors; those requests go to our Vendor Relations department for review and determination.
- There is no guarantee of vendor approval; vendors must meet certain criteria and be determined as an appropriate fit by our Vendor Relations specialists.
- There is not guaranteed timeline on this, since it depends largely on the vendor completing and submitting their welcome packet information and contract.
- We require Live Scan for service vendors; this is part of their initial setup packet requirements.
Does a vendor have to be in the system prior to the first day of school or can they be added during the school year?
- Vendors can be added throughout the school year.
Do you have an approved vendor list?
Learning Records
How much reporting/documentation is required?
- Attendance is kept by the parent, but must be verified by the ES.
- The parent will also keep track of concepts and activities that were done over each learning period. These items are reported to the ES at the monthly meetings.
- The student must be able to show enough learning to correspond to the amount of attendance claimed. This may be done through written work, video footage, pictures, and/or discussion.
- The ES must interact with the student and/or view the full body of student work at each meeting on the concepts he/she learned that period.
- The ES will collect 2+ work samples from each subject area or HS courses per semester for the official learning record portfolios.
- The ES is responsible for keeping official learning records.
What samples need to be provided?
- Samples are reviewed and collected for all subject areas or HS courses by the ES at the monthly meetings.
How flexible are you in terms of classical, chronological history, nontraditional curriculum, etc... Do I have to keep a daily log for PE and workbook samples for other subjects?
- IEM schools are standards-based schools and the way in which the standards are met is very flexible.
- A daily log and workbook samples are not required, but samples are required to be provided to your ES at each learning record meeting.
- Students are required to work toward state mandated standards
- The ES must be able to verify that the student learned enough to constitute the amount of attendance claimed (regardless of the educational style). This can be verified through pictures, video, discussion, and written work.
- There are restrictions and special policies regarding high school curriculum choices. Please visit the Guidance page of the schools website for detailed High School information.
Do you plan field trips, and will they be in my area?
- Field Trips are planned by our Group Educational Activity Coordinators. On average, one trip is offered each month. Trips are scheduled in a variety of locations and on different days of the week/at different times. This is in an effort to allow as many students to participate as possible. You may sign up for a Field Trip via your ES. If you have suggestions for future trips, please let your ES know.
Can my high school student attend community college?
- Yes. High school students can be concurrently enrolled if they qualify for attendance based on the standards set by that college for high school students.. They must be enrolled with the school for a minimum of 20 units and cannot take more than 20 units from a college within a semester.
How is advisement and record-keeping for high school students handled?
- Record keeping is done online for K-12 by the ES and kept at the management company office (IEM) in Placerville.
How many units are required to graduate?
- 210 credits are required to graduate
- All core HS subjects must meet Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) requirements.
For more information about high school, please see the Guidance page.
Do you support/encourage parent networking?
- We strongly encourage parent networking and support. It is key to the success of the school.
Do you have a Parent Council?
- Yes. Each school has a Parent Council which is actively involved in the school. The agenda and minutes from Parent Council meetings are posted on the schools websites.
For more information about Parent Council please visit:
Homeless Liaisons
Questions about McKinney Vento Homeless Students Right, contact the schools McKinney Vento Liaison:
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Employment Opportunities
IEM Schools Employment Opportunities:
Do you have suggestions for other school options I can pursue while waiting for enrollment into the IEM school of my residence?
- Great Schools website
- California Department of Education 916-319-0800
- You can contact your local school district


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Over at CongressDaily, Julie Rovner has a great piece on the difficulties involved in generating and using comparative-effectiveness research (read: evidence that can improve the quality and reduce the cost of medical care). Rovner cites a recent New England Journal of Medicine article about the obstacles to conducting CER, and a recent article from Health Affairs that finds consumers tend to trust their doctor's judgment more than evidence-based treatment guidelines.
In a paper titled, "A Better Way to Generate and Use Comparative-Effectiveness Research," I explain how a string of government interventions – from state licensing of medical professionals and health insurance, to the tax preference for job-based health insurance, to Medicare and Medicaid – have reduced both patients' demand for evidence about which medical interventions work best, as well as the market's ability to supply that evidence. In that paper, I predict that efforts like the CER funding in the "stimulus" bill and ObamaCare's "Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute" will fail, just as all such government efforts have failed in the past.
If you want to generate evidence about which medical interventions work best, and have people use that evidence, then you need to liberalize the U.S. health care sector.


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Dave Tjepkes served area superbly
When the Iowa Legislature convenes Monday, a familiar local face will be missing. Dave Tjepkes, of Gowrie, has retired.
Tjepkes knew a good deal about government and public service before he took office a decade years ago as a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives from District 50.
He learned about the needs of small towns while mayor of Gowrie and put that knowledge to use as a respected member of the House Local Government Committee.
As a retired state trooper, he has a deep understanding of law enforcement and brought to the table a special perspective gained from the front lines of the fight against crime. That background helped make him an especially valuable contributor in the deliberations of the House Public Safety Committee, on which he also served. His other recent committee assignments have included the Government Oversight and Judiciary committees.
The Transportation Committee, which Tjepkes chaired during the last legislative session, provided an ideal venue to promote one of our area's most important projects – the completion of U.S. Highway 20 as a four-lane thoroughfare statewide. Tjepkes has been a tireless advocate for that cause and deserves enormous credit for the substantial progress made thus far in turning that dream into a tangible reality.
Tjepkes has a strong commitment to revitalizing the economy of rural Iowa. He has worked hard to achieve a regulatory environment conducive to the creation and advancement of businesses. He knows that's the key to job creation.
Renewable energy ventures are becoming important in 21st century Iowa. Tjepkes understood that fully and supported enthusiastically measures not only to help attract these projects, but also to make it possible for them to thrive.
With a keen appreciation of the importance of infrastructure to the future prospects of small communities, Tjepkes has been a champion in the effort to assure that schools, public safety services and emergency response capabilities get the attention they deserve.
Tjepkes served his district and state superbly. His presence in the Legislature made it a better, more-responsive servant of the public.
The Messenger applauds Dave Tjepkes for his remarkable tenure in the House. He represented us with wisdom and integrity. His voice will be missed in Des Moines.


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as it's been mentioned a few times now I thought I would make a quick post explaining how Slimming World works as Bentos are perfect for the plan I'm on and maybe some other people will benefit too :)
Before I start let me say that I have tried many diets in my time, most notably besides Slimming World, probably Weight Watchers, where I found I was always hungry and I hated that I was limited to how much fruit I could have in a day due to the "points" system.
I myself am a UK size 12 (I think thats a US 8 - 10?) and am about 15lbs or so above my ideal weight as per BMI but I am healthy and a long distance runner, so alot of my weight I attribute to my massive short but large strong legs. I always loose weight well with this plan and relatively quickly too! And considering I don't have that much to loose, I think that says a lot about the plan :)
Here's how it works:
You can either have a "Red" or a "Green" day. I will start with a Red day:
You can have as much as you want (I mean AS MUCH AS YOU WANT!! Don't make yourself sick, but eat until you are satisfied!)
-lean meat (including bacon with the fat removed, extra lean sausages etc)
- Fruit (including Bananas. Some fruits are better for weight loss than others :) Berries for example help speed up loss!)
- Vegetables - there are a few limitations but nothing worth noting, honestly
- As many eggs as you want - cooked how you want! including fried as long as you use "fry light" which is a "spray on" cooking oil
- as many fat free yoghurts as you want - most natably Mueller Lights. (no jokes here... I was eating 1/2 litre of fat free yoghurt with sweetner a day at one point!!!)
In addition to all the above you also get the following:
Healthy A choices - these are your "Carb" choices on a red day. e.g. A portion of pasta or two slices of brown bread, or a jacket/baked potato :)
You get 2 of these choices
Healthy B choices - these are the dairy choices. E.g. 350ml semi skimmed milk or a portion of cheese
And THEN you also get between 5-15 syns a day! I often use mine for e.g. extra bread or to add butter to my meals or oil to my cooking etc. But you can use it for candy :) A mars bar for example is 14 syns!
Thats a RED day which is considered a "Protein" day. There are also "Green" days which are "Carb" days. These work as follows:
- As much fruit and veg as you want of any sort!
- As much pasta and rice as you want as well as potatoes and beans (Including baked beans in tomato sauce!)
- as many eggs as you want as above
- as many fat free yoghurts as above too
Then you get the same Healthy A and Healthy B choices as above too as well as the "Syns" allowance.
Just to complicate matters you can also do "Extra Easy". There you get to have all the free stuff from red and green (so all the meat and all the pasta you want) BUT you only get 1 Healthy A choice and 1 Healthy B choice. Same syns as normally :)
I hope I have made this as simple as possible... :P
When I stick to the plan I loose about 3-4 lbs / week. A minimum of 2 lbs a week and it really does teach you to look at food very differently. It cuts out a lot of the overprocessed foods from your diet and I am NEVER ever hungry when I'm on this diet! It works! :)
There are loads of meetings for this diet all over the world and for those that dont have one nearby there is also the online support system.
there is also this forum which is great for questions and support :)
Anyway, hope I havent confused people too much... just thought I would share :) As I always do "Extra Easy" days its perfect for Bentos as my carb is the rice and then protein and veggies are "free" on the diet anyway! :)
good luck to those who check it out! :)
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Interesting, but I don't think I'd lose weight on that. It's my current diet plus pasta, potatoes, rice, and unlimited yoghurt! Age does horrible things to your metabolism, when I was under 40 I could pretty much eat what I wanted - I had trouble keeping weight ON.
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"I always loose weight well with this plan and relatively quickly too!" my conclusion from this sentence: you do (or have done) this diet on a more or less regular basis, which probably means sooner or later you put the weight back on after the diet (otherwise their would be no sense to repeat it). doesn't sound like the best solution to me. just my skeptical 2 cents.
Not necessarily. A diet should really be something you can stick to for ever, rather than something you do for just a little while. This does sound like something quite do-able in the long term as a maintenance diet. You will always put weight on if you go back to the old eating habits that had you being overweight in the first place.
I am hoping for the discovery of a ghrelin antagonist! I think that's the only thing that'll allow me to comfortably lose weight and keep it off. Not that I need to lose a lot, but 5 kg or so would make me happy.
As has already been said this is more of a long term change in your eating behaviour rather than a 'diet'. All I'm doing really is stopping eating crap such as processed foods etc.
I have sucesfully lost 2stone with this diet in the past and kept it off too! I tend to veer off plan every so often due to my job and unsocial hours leaving me with sugary foods as the only way to get through the day so I usually put on some weight although nowhere near as much as I have lost in total!!
If I stay on plan or at least close to plan I loose weight. If I veer off and start to eat crap sugary foods cause that's all that's available at 2am in the morning in ED then I will put a few lbs back on. I know why I'm overweight and I know what and how I need to eat in order not to be overweight. It's no ones fault but my own and there is nothing stopping me from sticking to the plan. But if it were that easy then I'm sure that being overweight wouldn't be a problem for anyone!
I'm not promoting an unsustainable cabbage soup diet thing here :) just a healthy eating plan that can easily be sustained for very long periods of time, if not life! :)
Well, my mum is 48 now and it works great for her too :) it's about the balance of foods too. My bf (38) is on the plan too and has now lost 1.5 stone (21 lbs) in 3 weeks with exercise!!
maybe I made a translation mistake..."diet" sounds quite similar to the german "diät", which usually refers to a short time programm for weight loss, not a long term change of eating habits. and if you ignore the meat it's simply being vegetarian ;)
No, you are right, "a diet" usually means a short term change of eating habits for weight loss. "Diet" by itself, though, is the food you eat as a general rule. Short term change of eating habits is never effective in the long term. Good for getting weight off, but then you need to keep it off afterwards, which does necessitate a change in "diet" or long term eating habits. The best sort of diet is one you can maintain for ever without gaining weight but still being satisfied and happy.
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Earlier this year, Microsoft surprise its users by releasing its own YouTube app, complete with login and advanced management features of the popular streaming service. At the time, it was thought that Microsoft had come to an agreement with Google over the app, but as it turns out that was not the case. After some back and forth between the companies, Microsoft had agreed to pull the app as they work on a new, compliant version with Google.
Today, version 22.214.171.124 of YouTube is now live on the Store for Windows Phone 7.x and Windows Phone 8 devices.
The new app looks a lot like the app that was pulled and even includes an upload feature for posting videos directly to the service. That should reassure customers who believe the app would be stripped of functionality (one feature that seems to be missing is downloading of videos).
According to the app description, the features include:
- Pin any video, playlist, channel, and search queries to Live Tiles
- Manage your YouTube profile with your unique My YouTube page
- Manage your playlists, uploads, and video lists
- Find channels, videos, and playlists with the quick access search bar
- Share videos to your social networks, e-mail, and text messages
- Let your kids watch safe videos in Kid's Corner and keep their own profile
The app is now available for older devices too, which is a great win for legacy users who have felt left out lately from Microsoft's releases.
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It tasted like a good casserole. It obviously wasn't as good as a homemade version of beef stroganoff, but it was pretty good for the amount of work you put in.
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Dehydrated Foods
It tasted like a good casserole. It obviously wasn't as good as a homemade version of beef stroganoff, but it was pretty good for the amount of work you put in.
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- ThrtnWmsFam said...
I would love to pack these types of foods in my food storage area or even in my BOB, but I have high blood pressure and can't have anywhere near the salt in most dried foods. My son doesn't like mixed foods, and Hubby feels like they remind him of being in the service. It's good to know that they can be tasty tho.
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- October 8, 2009 at 5:04 PM
- SarahJane said...
We added dehydrated foods to our 72 hour kits last weekend! I was all geared up to rotate the fruit snacks and oreo cookies for Conference weekend, and then I decided to look at some backpacking meals for a trip planned next summer. I discovered that the cost of the meals was about 2.5 times what I pay for 72 hour kits+work site kits. Since the backpacking meals say they last 7 years, I decided they were a better investment. I'm also putting in an order to Walton Feed for the Mountain House flameless heating kit.
- October 8, 2009 at 7:06 PM
- Julene said...
I love to dehydrate my own food and make soups mixes with them. I dehydrate the food an put all the different veggies that I want in a mason jar and vacuum seal them with my food saver. It will last forever and it can be part of your 3 month supply. When I find great sales on fruits and veggies I stock up and dehydrate them. It saves me money.
- October 9, 2009 at 12:51 AM
- Tj said...
Have you ever checked out any other dehydrated food companies? I found one that is all natural and many of their foods are also kosher. I get mine from www.genesis.myefoods.com
Thanks for your website and all the tips!
- March 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM
- dave said...
Dehydrated foods do make a good complement to other types of food that you are storing. We use a food dehydrator on food from our garden. One of the important things to our family is to eat non-genetically modified food. So what ever dehydrated food company you take a look at you should ask if they use non-gmo foods. I found a good source at http://www.healthystoragefood.com. We have also added these foods to our 72 hour bug out bag as well as supplement our other long term food storage.
- March 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM
I dehydrate all of our leftover fresh veggies then store them to add to soups, sauces, etc. I also dehydrate fruits, which are a great alternative to sugary sweets. My family also enjoys homemade beef jerky. I haven't used commerically dehydrated meals yet.
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Innovations In Healthcare, Education, Sustainability And More Fueled By Verizon Wireless' Nearly $21 Million Network Investment In Hawai'I In 2012
HONOLULU, HI — In 2012, technology solutions made possible by the strength of the Verizon Wireless network helped millions more Americans access preventative healthcare and made one of the largest recyclers in the nation more efficient. School buses outfitted with wireless connections helped students continue learning outside of the school walls and arrive home safely. Businesses kept the lights on and systems running thanks to reliable wireless emergency-backup options. And professional sports teams transformed their on-field and on-court operations using connected tablets.
"Our technology and networks help to make people stronger by delivering powerful solutions for consumers and businesses," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless.
Verizon Wireless invested $20.7 million during 2012 in Hawai'i to provide new wireless services, expanding network coverage and capacity for customers across the state. Verizon Wireless' network investment in the Aloha State now totals more than $315 million since 2000.
Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $80 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide networks and to add new services.
As part of its 2012 network investment, Verizon Wireless expanded its 4G LTE network throughout Hawai'i including:
Big Island
- Captain Cook
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- Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
- Hāwī
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- Kailua-Kona
- Kealakekua
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- Waimea
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- Kapaa
- Lanai City
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- Haiku Town
- Paia
- Hoolehua Airport
- Iwilei
- Mākaha
- Kapahulu
- Kualoa Point
- Mapunapuna
- Sand Island
- Waipahu
Verizon Wireless first launched its 4G LTE network in Hawai'i in July 2011.
Already the largest commercial 4G LTE network in the world, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is now available in 476 markets. By the end of 2013, the Verizon 4G LTE footprint will completely cover the area served today by its 3G network.
For more information on solutions powered by Verizon, visit www.verizon.com/powerfulanswers.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.


text: Latest in a Series of Patents Recognizing FotoNation's Innovative Digital Imaging TechnologiesMay 19, 2006, Galway, Ireland - FotoNation, Inc. ( http://www.fotonation.com/ ), one of the world's leading award-winning imaging and connectivity solutions companies for the digital photography industry, announced today that it has been awarded a patent for Red-Eye detection and correction. FotoNation "Red-Eye Filter Method and Apparatus" PatentIssued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. patent #7,042,505 for "Red-Eye Filter Method and Apparatus" claims priority as of October 1997. The patent describes the process of red-eye detection and red-eye removal for any digital filmless apparatus and illustrates FotoNation's offering of red-eye correction technology for devices, such as digital cameras, imaging-equipped cell phones as well as digital printers. The patent is the latest addition to FotoNation's extensive list of granted and patent-pending applications in the U.S. as well as in Europe and Japan.About Red-EyeRed-eye is the sinister-looking red color which eyes often take on when flash is used to photograph people, spoiling otherwise great images. It is caused when the camera's flash reflects off the capillaries in the retina at the back of the eye. Consumers say that red-eye causes the most disappointment when they view their captured memories. And fear of getting red-eye is the biggest anxiety photographers face when taking pictures. FotoNation solves this problem with innovative in-camera technology that stops red-eye directly in the camera, so software re-touching is not necessary."The USPTO has acknowledged FotoNation's inventive concept of implementing red eye in embedded acquisition systems," said Eran Steinberg, CEO, FotoNation. "We are presenting this patent to our customers as yet another guarantee of the protection one may have licensing our red-eye technology." FotoNation's in-camera red-eye customers include Kodak, Nikon, Pentax, and others. For more information on FotoNation, see http://www.fotonation.com/ . About FotoNation Innovative imaging is FotoNation's business. FotoNation identifies current challenges and future opportunities in digital photography and imaging. Using its extensive industry experience and in-depth research capabilities, together with revolutionary approaches, FotoNation develops innovative solutions, techniques and features to enhance, extend and simplify the picture making and sharing experience for everyone. Clients include the world leaders in photography, including AOL, Kodak, Nikon, Pentax, Sanyo, Hewlett-Packard, Sony, and Microsoft, among others. FotoNation's extensive portfolio of patented innovations includes wireless connectivity, embedded red-eye removal technology and face recognition software. Its copyrighted PTP-IP Specification is the basis of the international camera connectivity CIPA-005/2005 standard . FotoNation is the first in the world to develop a wireless printing accessory that converts any PictBridge printer into a wireless one. The company was recently nominated as Finalist for the 2006 European IST Grand Prize for its innovative Red Eye removal technology. FotoNation®, Connected Photography® and ITFC® are registered trademarks of FotoNation Inc.


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Athenaeum Building and Grounds
The home of The Athenaeum of Ohio is a Cincinnati landmark - an elegant granite building in Romanesque style with a terra cotta tile roof. It stands on a 75-acre wooded and well maintained site at 6616 Beechmont Avenue in the Mount Washington area at the far eastern limits of the city.
When the grounds of the Athenaeum were first planted in the late 1920s, a conscious effort was made to preserve existing trees and enhance the acreage with a variety of trees and foliage from around the world.


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The Gun Room operates 2 professional shooting shops and an online store specialising in shot guns, rifles, shooting clothing, equipment and accessories. Located at Barthorpe, between York and Malton in North Yorkshire and Holme Upon Spalding Moor, near Howden and the M62, the Gun Room is owned by Rob Hall, many times capped England Clay Shooter.
Gun and rifle stock includes Browning, Miroku, Krieghoff, Beretta, Bettinsoli, Winchester, Lanber, Tikka, CZ.
Shooting brands include Le Chameau, Musto, Laksen, Deerhunter, Harkila, Nomad and Seeland. Products include everything for the shooter - wellingtons/wellies, boots, jackets,waistcoats, breeks, shirts, ties, gaiters, waterproof trousers, socks, caps, skeet vests.
Equipment and accessories include Bratton Sound gun cabinets/safe, Decot shooting glasses, Kahles rifle scopes and binoculars, Sordin ear muffs/protection.
Most brands of cartridges are stocked including Eley, Express, RC, Mirage and Hull.
Shooting tuition, shooting coaching and shooting lessons are offered, as are on site gun repairs, alterations and servicing.
Visit the Gun Room - your one stop shooting shop where professional advice is guaranteed!


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When the cold weather really kicks in, we all worry that our outdoor pets will be okay. There are a few things you can do to make sure they make it through the winter happy and healthy. A heated bowl which is controlled by a thermostat will ensure that your dog's water never freezes.
If our feet are cold in the house what do we do? Put on slippers or socks obviously, what can our poor dogs do though? Absolutely nothing, so we have to do it for them. A kennel raised above the ground is a good idea, alternatively give them something to sleep on that is elevated above the cold floor.
Dressing up a dog is a well debated issue between dog owners. Even those who look down on it appreciate that jackets, sweaters and the like are necessary items and not fashion statements.
Generally speaking, dog clothes come in 5 sizes, so it's highly likely that there will be some to fit your dog. They are easy to care for too and can go in your washing machine.
Health supplements taken in conjunction with the winter clothes will keep their joints supple and warm. Drafts along floors and under doors can even affect your indoor dog. There are lighter fleeces and sweaters designed for this kind of use. Even in winter weather your dog needs its exercise, and you can even get dog goggles to protect their eyes from the elements.
Don't forget about your cat in the winter months either. They have a lot less body fat than dogs and get cold very quickly. There are some great beds for cats that are like a cave which will keep them warm in all temperatures.
Carpets keep a room warm, but if you have laminate or wooden flooring your pet will feel the cold when they are lying down through the day. A rug will keep them warmer, or even better, a heated pet mat. Both dogs and cats will enjoy sleeping on these through the day, especially if they are used to lying beside your bed at night on a carpet. You Can Ensure That Your Beloved Dogs And Cats Can Maintain Their Warmth
The worst thing that you can possibly do is leave your pet outside so that it's exposed to the elements. Frostbite is nasty at any time, but can be extremely painful for dogs. It's attacks their tail, feet and ears so make sure they have good shelter.
If you have a cat, see the ways that a Petsafe cat door might be a great idea as well.


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Chase is located in Michigan. Chase, Michigan has a population of 1,131. Chase is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 17.24% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 15.52%.
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Series I. Research for major publications, ca. 1954-1987, n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Gothic Cathedrals, ca. 1954-1981
Research notes, ca. 1954-1959
Drafts, 1954-1958
Original drawings for ms, n.d
Correspondence with publisher, 1957-1960
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1958-1960
Reviews & letter in response to both, 1960-1962, 1980
Gothic Cathedrals, n.d.
Manuscripts, n.d.
Manuscript, appendices, n.d.
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Dutch Barns, 1963-1975, n.d.
Notes & draft, 1965-1968
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Correspondence after publication, 1965-1975
Papers & photographs: Dutch Barns, ca. 1963-1986, n.d.
Sketches. See also drawings of American barns in sketchbook, Box 9., 1963
Miscellaneous photos (negatives placed in cold storage, box 10), n.d.
Miscellaneous plates, n.d.
Photographs for Netherlandish barns, 1982-1986, n.d.
Illustrations for manuscript, n.d.
Photo mechanicals for manuscript, 1964
Papers & photographs: Building Construction, ca. 1954-1985
Notes, 1954-1967
Drafts, 1973-1976
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Manuscript figures, 1976
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Series II. Student work, manuscripts, lectures, drawings, ca. 1927-1989,
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Papers: Lectures, manuscripts, offprints, correspondence
"Premier of Baseball," lecture 1989;
"English vs. French Vaulting," lecture 1985;
"Visual Impact of the Gothic Cathedral," lecture, 1979
Building Cheops' Pyramid, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians (JSAH) 1978
"Early Timber Framed Construction in America," lecture, 1972
"New World Dutch Barn," lecture, 1971
Why Not Fountains in Winter? 1970
Vitas, grant applications, etc; 1967-1985
"New York State Dutch Barns," lecture, 1965
Architecture, the Optimistic Art, AIA Journal proofs 1964
"Masonry Techniques of the Middle Ages," lecture, 1963
Untitled miscellaneous articles, 1961
Erection of French Gothic Nave Vaults, Gazette offprint, 1960
Plot, Plan and Perspective, manuscript, 1959
Changing Face of the Riviera, 1959
An Old House of Laminated, Solid Wood Walls, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians (JSAH) 1957
Comment on Flying Buttresses, Gazette offprint, 1955
Draftsman to Architect, manuscript, 1951-1952
Architectural Subject Matter, 1949
Introduction to Art, manuscript, 1937
Student drawings, Harvard, 1927-1928
"The Roof," manuscript
Problem of Ventilation
Principles of Architectural Construction
Notes on Female Architecture
Medieval Scaffolds
"Here Once Stood a House," manuscript,
"First Book on the Moon," manuscript
Dealing with the Inexplicable
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James Acland, 1956-1966
Frank Brown, 1957
Francois Bucher, 1967
George Collins, 1964-1968
Kenneth Conant, 1955-1962
James M. Fitch, 1956, 1970
John Harvey, 1954-1962
Jacques Heyman, 1965-1971
Walter H. Horn, 1958
Thomas Hubka, 1980
Lewis C. Jones, 1963-1967
Christine Kaplan, 1977, 1984
David Macaulay, 1981
Harley McKee, 1955, 1961
Adolf Placzek, 1961
Paul E. Szarmach, 1976, 1981
Robert L. Van Nise, 1963-1978
William C. Wachs, 1962-1972
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HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — Teams use all sorts of information to guide them during the Draft process.
Everything from analytics to eye-witness accounts to brain waves (in Boston) to studying a guy's tattoos is used as a way to gain insight into what sort of projection a team can make on a particular player.
It wasn't always this complicated. There was a time when the recommendation of the right scout or college coach, along with a standout career in the college ranks, was enough to convince a team that they'd found their man.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 40-year history of hit-and-miss first-round picks that span the entire spectrum of the Draft process, dating back to 1970 and then 1971 with their selection of Austin Carr as the No. 1 overall pick. Nearly every uptick in their franchise history is tied to the work they did well in the Draft, from Brad Daughtery in 1986 to LeBron James in 2003 to Kyrie Irving in 2011 and whatever they do with the No. 1 overall pick tonight.
The Cavaliers have a chance to change the course of their franchise history once again, provided they do the right thing with the pick tonight and that player they get turns out to be like Daughtery or James and not one of their many lottery misses over the years (apologies to Trajan Langdon, Luke Jackson, DaJuan Wagner, DeSagana Diop and several others who, for various reasons, never lived up to their Draft hype).
With that said, the Cavaliers have had more hits than misses if you grade out their Draft history since 1971, as The Plain Dealer's Mike Peticca did this morning.
In addition to those overall No. 1 picks they hit on, the Cavaliers can boast of drafting the likes of John Johnson (sixth overall) in 1970, Campy Russell (eighth) in 1974, Ron Harper (eighth) in 1986, Kevin Johnson (seventh) in 1987, Terrell Brandon (11th) in 1991, Zydrunas Ilgauskas (20th) in 1996 and Andre Miller (eighth) in 1999.
For every miss the Cavaliers have at least one hit, which is a pretty solid track record for a franchise with decades of Draft history. We can only speculate how different things might have been if the focus and attention to detail on the Draft was as meticulous 40 years ago as it is now (not that combing through every bit of minutiae prevents a team from making a Draft night blunder or two) …