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To help slow the spread of the coronavirus and carry out Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's extended "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order through May 15, the Department of Natural Resources has updated expected opening dates and available amenities at many of its public outdoor recreation sites and facilities.
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Proposed facility reopening dates are based on the updated stay-at-home executive order that ends May 15 and are staggered to allow for proper preparation. Details on closures and changes in services, as well as frequently asked questions, are available on the DNR's COVID-19 response webpage at Michigan.gov/DNR.
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Ron Olson, chief of the DNR Parks and Recreation Division, said he and his staff are eager to welcome back campers and visitors, but proper safety precautions and maintenance work must happen first.
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The most prestigious award in wrestling is the Hodge Trophy, and who better than us to let you know who is leading the race for wrestling's version of the Heisman?
This is our fourth update of the official Hodge rankings for the 2019-20 season, and the most recent was right before Midlands and the Southern Scuffle. The major shakeup came at Midlands, with Seth Gross officially knocking everyone in 133 out of contention for the Hodge this year.
With the tournament portion of the season over, we've now entered the time period where conference duals will dominate the discussion every weekend. Before we begin, a reminder of what the criteria is for the Hodge Trophy.
Hodge Criteria
- A wrestlers record
- Number of pins
- Dominance on the mat
- Past credentials
- Quality of competition
- Sportsmanship/Citizenship
- Heart
Simple enough, you have to be undefeated to be considered for the Hodge. I will mostly use pin percentage instead of raw number of pins, something our new FRL co-host Ben Askren would have not liked when he was juicing his numbers at the Central Missouri State Open back in the day. Past credentials are basically NCAA placements, and quality of competition is an ever-changing strength of schedule comparison.
Sorry, but everyone ties in the last two criteria in my book. Now, criteria three is tricky. I define "dominance on the mat" in several ways, using not only bonus rate, but also dominance score, and average time spent on the mat (ATOM). Dominance score treats every match like a dual and averages the total team points accrued.
For the purpose of these rankings, only matches against other Division I wrestlers are factored in, and bouts against teammates are thrown out. Here is a brief overview of the baseline states from our contenders
|Zahid Valencia
|Arizona State
|Spencer Lee
|Mark Hall
|Penn State
|Alex Marinelli
|Vincenzo Joseph
|Penn State
|Kollin Moore
|Ohio State
|Ryan Deakin
|Luke Pletcher
|Ohio State
|Nick Lee
|Penn State
Realistically the Hodge right now is between Zahid Valencia and Spencer Lee, with Mark Hall trailing close behind. Then everyone from Alex Marinelli to Nick Lee is fighting for that fourth finalist spot, and arguments can be made many different ways there.
Pretty consistently you will see that I put a lot of stock in winning one of CKLV, Midlands, or Scufffle, mainly because there are so few opportunities to see D1 wrestlers in a high-level tournament setting. I also believe strongly in falls importance to the Hodge, since the award's namesake Danny Hodge is maybe the most statistically dominant pinner in NCAA history (36 pins in 46 matches).
Lastly, I frequently use past credentials as a separation point and tiebreaker. So guys like Zahid, Spencer, and Cenzo who already began this season with a pair of NCAA titles had a head start, and then past placements are an easy thing to look at when comparing two guys with similar resumes.
Honorable Mentions:
- Jack Mueller (Virginia), 125
- Michael Kemerer (Iowa), 174
- Gable Steveson (Minnesota), 285
- Mason Parris (Michigan), 285
9) Nick Lee (Penn State), 141
Now that Lee is up to 10 matches we can take him out of the honorable mention. His bonus rate is only behind the three frontrunners, plus his third-place showing at Senior Nationals is a strong indicator of the level he's on this year. We're already circling the February 15 matchup against Luke Pletcher at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Dominance Score - 4.9
Bonus Rate - 90%
Average Time on Mat - 5:02
8) Luke Pletcher (Ohio State), 141
The naysayers won't believe it, but Pletcher has 10 bonus-point wins in 16 matches this year, and half of his wins are against ranked opponents. While the dominance, bonus, and ATOM are all lower than Nick Lee's, it is important to factor in quality of competition, with Pletcher taking CKLV and Lee not doing Scuffle. Additionally, Pletcher has better results against their common opponents of Dylan Duncan, Doug Zapf, and Dresden Simon, and has placed fourth twice to Lee's two fifth-place finishes at NCAAs.
Dominance Score - 4.0
Bonus Rate - 63%
Average Time on Mat - 6:42
7) Ryan Deakin (Northwestern), 157
I was prepared to put Deakin ahead of Moore and maybe even Cenzo when he demolished Kendall Coleman on Friday night, but his 6-0 decision of Pipher brought me back down to earth a little. He does not have the past accomplishments either, but Deakin has some "next topic" level stuff going for him right now.
Dominance Score - 4.2
Bonus Rate - 60%
Average Time on Mat - 5:55
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6) Kollin Moore (Ohio State), 197
While Moore does have the overtime match with #12 Jake Woodley and two close wins over Arizona State's 15th-ranked Kordell Norfleet, he has otherwise been on a bonus tear, well above the bonus percentage of his teammate Pletcher, Deakin, and even the star 165 pounders ahead of him. What also helps Moore is, he doesn't have a Pletcher/Lee or Cenzo/Marinelli matchup waiting for him, so his likelihood of going undefeated is higher than most.
Dominance Score - 4.2
Bonus Rate - 80%
Average Time on Mat - 6:31
5) Vincenzo Joseph (Penn State), 165
Just like Nick Lee and Mark Hall, Vincenzo not wrestling in the Southern Scuffle is factored against him. He has wrestled just five times this season, with a 7-4 win over #4 Josh Shields and teching #8 Tanner Skidgel to start the year. With Marinelli having more pins than Cenzo has matches, the Hawkeye leapfrogs him, for now.
Dominance Score - 4.6
Bonus Rate - 60%
Average Time on Mat - 5:05
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4) Alex Marinelli (Iowa), 165
I have Marinelli in the four spot for the same reason I have his teammate ranked second: pins. The Bull now has seven on the year, which is the most of any Hodge candidate and puts him at a 58-percent pin rate. I'm fine with anyone putting Cenzo ahead of him because of the two titles and three finals, but this one will be settled on January 31 anyway.
Dominance Score - 4.75
Bonus Rate - 58%
Average Time on Mat - 5:12
3) Mark Hall (Penn State), 174
This seems like a good time to remind everyone that matches against non-D1 and teammates are thrown out when compiling these stats, which is why I have Mark at 11-0 with four pins (plus he stalled out Joey Gunther in the Illinois dual, which you can watch below). He and Spencer Lee have similar strength of schedule right now, with Hall being carried on the strength of his 7-2 win over #2 Jordan Kutler and an 11-3 major of #8 Anthony Valencia.
Dominance Score - 5.00
Bonus Rate - 91%
Average Time on Mat - 5:28
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2) Spencer Lee (Iowa), 125
As I've stated above, not having a major tournament title puts a dent in any candidacy, even if the reason for not finishing Midlands is almost certainly tied to a quick turnaround from winning Senior Nationals. What can't be denied, though, is that Spencer ranks first on this list in dominance score, has bonused everyone he has wrestled, and is averaging an eye-popping three minutes and four seconds on the mat. However, he has just two pins and has yet to face Mueller, Pat Glory, or Nick Piccininni, so his quality of competition is hurt there.
Dominance Score - 5.125
Bonus Rate - 100%
Average Time on Mat - 3:04
1) Zahid Valencia (Arizona State), 184
At this point it's Zahid, then Spencer, then Mark Hall, and then everyone else. He's got the second most pins of anyone on this list, and the second-best pin rate (and probably lost one when it looked like he had Gavin Hoffman flat in the first period a week ago). The senior has wins over half of the top 10 in his weight class and has the best past accomplishments of anyone. Unless Spencer starts pinning more people, the Hodge is Zahid's to lose.
Dominance Score - 4.93
Bonus Rate - 93%
Average Time on Mat - 5:15
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Sportsbook Review has released a Monday Night Football sportsbook betting consensus report for tonight's Chicago Bears vs. San Diego Chargers game.
Players who want to compare the betting odds can do so at the Bears vs. Chargers odds grid.
Bears vs. Chargers proposition wagers have also been compared by SBR in the NFL betting directory. Scoring and general game performance prop bets are among the bets listed.
Below are the sportsbook consensus betting percentages. The numbers are powered by the NFL Betting Odds grid.
Point spread betting: Full Game
The line is presently at -4 in favor of San Diego, and has shifted a half-point since opener. 54% of sports bettors on the Chargers.
Point spread betting: 1st Half
The line opened and remains San Diego -3 for the first half across the online sportsbooks listed on SBR Odds. 60% of bettors are on the Chargers -3.
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52% of wagers are on the Chicago Bears to win outright. The best odds offered on this market is +188 ($100 wins $188).
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62% of sports bettors are on the over 50 points. The line has not moved since opening, which is a strong indicator of balanced action.
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In a world of ever-increasing energy demand, West Africa is growing in importance as a supplier of oil to the global market. The rising significance of West African oil and gas-producing states has led, in turn, to growing international concern about the effect of corrupt or poor management of oil revenues on the region's stability and prosperity and on the well-being of its people.
The Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) provides a clear example of the way mismanagement of oil wealth not only fails to make countries richer, but can entrench corruption and instability. Despite earning almost one billion dollars in oil revenues in 2004, the country remains one of the poorest and most indebted in the world, and the scene of several bloody civil wars.
Congo-Brazzaville is attempting to persuade its official creditors, led by the World Bank and IMF, that the country should be given debt relief through the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) programme. To this end, the government has allowed publication of a large amount of oil data, including several independent audits of the state oil company Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) by KPMG, the accounting firm.Yet these audits, far from shedding light on how Congo's oil industry works, have only revealed how much cannot be explained. Crucially, Congo-Brazzaville government has not acted on the recommendations of the auditors to address the structural failings in the state oil company's management of Congo's oil.
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Celebrated television host and Emmy award-winningJournalist Jeff Koinange honoured his promise he made to the late Kibra MP Ken Okoth, almost two years ago. Ken Okoth challenged Jeff during one of his Jeff Koinange Live shows to build a library for students at Mbagathi High School. The library was to be namedafter Jeff, buthe changed it in honourof the late Kibra MP. Ken was very elaborate on his dream for promoting education to his constituents, which also included availing platforms for children to express themselves artistically.
On 31.08.019, Jeff Koinangeofficially launched the Ken Okoth Memorial Library at Mbagathi Girls High School and fulfilled his promise of building and stocking the library with books. The Citizen TV host has called on well-wishers to donate books at any time to help children access knowledge. From his Instagram handle, Jeff indicated that they had started stacking books in the library. The Ken Okoth Library was the MP's dream which he fought for to the last minute, and with Jeff Koinange stocking it with books, it is a dream come true not only for the late lawmaker but also for the students who are set to benefit from it or generations to come.Jeff Koinange Equips Ken Okoth Memorial Library with Books
Before his demise, Ken had launched a drive dubbed "Elimu Kwanza" that targeted filling the library with books so that the premise can meet the needs of the students. The Ken Okoth Library received a boost in the donationof books from www.maktabas.org and other donors.
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Ken Okoth Memorial Library, formerly Jeff Koinange Library, was the brainchild of the late Kibra MP Ken Okoth. He had a dream of having a library built and stocked with books to meet the needs of the students. Almost two years ago, the late lawmaker challenged Jeff, who took it in stride and made it happen. The library stands within Mbagathi Girls High School, which is a towering block signifying one of the landmarks projects thatcementthe legacy of the late Member of Parliament. The Ken Okoth Library project was undertaken using the Constituency Development Finds.
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Don't miss the biggest concert of the year right here in Tamarac where Blood, Sweat and Tears will perform for residents in a free outdoor concert as part of Tamarac's 50th Anniversary celebration.
Blood, Sweat and Tears have written and performed many hits like: Spinning Wheel, You've Made Me So Very Happy and Ride Captain Ride. They have earned multiple gold albums, ten Grammy nominations and three Grammy Awards, including the most prestigious of them all, Album of the Year.
This free event will also feature the Bon Jovi/Journey Tribute Band, 23 Food Trucks, interactive games, rides for the kids, and a fabulous fireworks display.
Also, a special appearance will be given by Tamarac founder, Kenneth Behring.
This event will rival Tamarac's Independence Day Celebration with thousands of people, so you'll want to get there early with your lawn chairs.
The event is free and will be held at the Tamarac Sports Complex, Saturday, March 23rd from 4 pm – 10:00 pm at 9901 NW 77 Street. There will be continuous round trip shuttle service from Tamarac City Hall and the Tamarac Community Center from 3:30pm – 10:00 pm.
This is one of many great 50th Anniversary events throughout the year.
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How to read an MLS sheet
For those of you who are looking to buy a home, it's most likely that your Realtor is providing you listings to view, either online or on paper With information from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). On those listings, you're able to see photos, address, bed and bath count, and numerous other information about the home. But for those who haven't done it before, it's very common for Realtors to use abbreviations as well as the MLS is known to shorten information. I thought this might be a good lesson in some of the more common uses on an MLS sheet. I am going to use the information from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois, now known as MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data). This is the MLS for the region where I work.
The first thing most buyers will look at is the bedroom and bathroom count, also abbreviated as BR and BA. Here's the trick. Let's say you see a home that lists its bathrooms as 2.1. You wonder why there's two bathrooms and a tenth of another one. How it works is that the number before the decimal point is the amount of full baths. The number after the decimal is the amount of half baths (those without a shower or bath and just a toilet and sink). So that home would really have 2 1/2 baths. If you do see a listing as 2.5, it means there's 2 full baths and 5 half baths, or someone made a mistake entering it.
HOA refers to the homeowners dues, where it will list an amount. If an amount is filled in, you'll find out there's a frequency, usually seen as A, M, V, meaning annual, monthly, voluntary (it's not required). MAI stands for "Monthly assessment includes." Now, if the frequency is A, it means "Annual assessment includes." And what would be in this field are items like parking, water, etc. Whatever is included in the dues you pay to the homeowners association.
A new required field for this MLS is the source of square footage. You'll most likely see a letter after the square footage is shown. That shows what the source is for that number. Whether it's estimated, from a survey, or from an appraiser. You can ask your Realtor what that specific letter refers to.
Now I'll give you a few abbreviations the Realtors use when writing remarks. They often have to shorten the description to fit everything in they want to say.
How to read an MLS sheet
SS=stainless steel
MBR=master bedroom
SIP=screened-in porch
WIC=walk-in closet
WIP=walk-in pantry
When someone refers to a garage as 2.5 or 3.5, that does mean it fits 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 cars, or has the space for 2 cars plus room on both sides.
If you have more specific questions about how to read an MLS sheet or are ready to begin your home search, please visit me online.


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Your TV 7 News from Israel May 9-10 2018
Published on May 9, 2018 by the TV 7 Israel News YouTube channel – Visit tv7israelnews.com for more info.
See Prime Minister Netanyahu's full statement yesterday on the US pullout of the Iran Nuclear deal HERE – http://www.pmo.gov.il/English/MediaCenter/Speeches/Pages/event_iran080518.aspx
1) President Donald Trump decides to pull the United States out of the nuclear agreement with Iran – a move warmly welcomed by Saudi Arabia and Israel, while strongly rejected by Iran and the European Union, among others.
2) The IDF has instructed local authorities to open bomb-shelters across the Golan Heights region last night, that after spotting preparations by Iranian forces in Syria to fire missiles at toward the Jewish state.
3) Damascus has accused Israel of attacking a Syrian military-base overnight, in the vicinity of the city of Al-Kiswah, located south of Damascus – in what was reportedly a stockpile of missiles that belonged either to Iran or Hezbollah.
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The Musical Experience, Part 2: Augmentation
on April 4, 2011 at 12:00 am
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Much like color, music sets the tone for the game. For example, the theme to Super Mario Brothers 3 is going to have a different emotional reaction than the theme for the Three Easy Pieces world in Braid. When I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…


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Steps to success: We want your old ladders!
If you want to injure, or even kill yourself, then carrying out work using a faulty ladder is a good start. If you don't? Hand in your old one to us, and get a discount off a new, safe ladder.
Here at Facelift we're doing our bit to get dodgy ladders out of circulation by taking part in the Ladder Association's annual amnesty – the Ladder Exchange.
How it works is simple. Until the 30th December, we'll be offering our customers a discount off the purchase price of a new, safe ladder, when they bring in an old, damaged or faulty ladder.
It's not just about having the right equipment though, it's about having the skills and knowledge you need to use it properly, small wonder then, that the theme for the Ladder Exchange for this month is 'training'.
At Facelift, we think good quality and regular training should be at the heart of any business, so if you think you or your staff could do with their skills refreshing, just speak to one of our instructors at your local Facelift Training Centre about any requirements you might have for IPAF, PASMA or Ladder training when you come in to exchange your ladder.
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Taking Every Breath Of Life
More often than not, CBS News Correspondent Steve Hartman ends up someplace where there's hardly anything but open space. That was particularly the case in Keota, Iowa. And as he flipped through the yellow pages, he was told there's no story there, either.
Jim Henderson was the person who answered the phone and convinced he had no story to tell. He suggested the reporter to make one up.
How simple a story can be.
"The family is my life. Yeah, the family is my life," Henderson said.
He is 74 and nowadays, never goes anywhere without his old ball and chain, an oxygen tank he got attached to, after breathing construction dust his whole life. A retired contractor - Henderson and his wife Jenny have built a family of 6 kids and 16 grandkids -- all on the foundation of a 52-year marriage.
For his 50th anniversary, he said he "thought awhile" what he was going to give his wife. "Yeah, about ten minutes," which is just a hint of his dry sense of humor.
"Sometimes, I take him with a grain of salt," said Jenny Henderson.
Henderson told his wife he got her a place in the woods by a gentle stream. But when she opened the deed, it turned out for their anniversary, he got her a lot in the cemetery.
"This is the retirement," said Henderson.
"Yeah, there it is!" added Jenny laughing, standing on her new real estate property.
Clearly, either Jim Henderson has a lot more than oxygen pumping through his machine -- or he's at a pretty good place. And if you ask him how he can have such a pointed passion for life while tethered to such a blunt reminder of his own mortality, he'll show you a picture of his mom and dad and turn suddenly serious.
"You never realize the real advice you get from dad, do you? My father passed away from a heart attack, and I didn't realize how much advice I was going to lose," he said.
Henderson said his father's death gave him a sharp new focus. Whereas before he was living and breathing work, afterwards, he says, he began living and breathing them.
"That's one of 'em. Hi, Ben," he said proudly about his grandkid.
Today, Henderson is a full-time grandpa.
Duties include promoting breakaway lay-ups and harping on boy scouts to bring extra socks on campouts.
It's a living.
"Maybe some dumb little thing will rub off on those little guys. And if I can help, I want to bug 'em as long as I can," he said and he wants to do it at least 'til his 75th, he added.
"One way or another, we're going to celebrate it," he said.


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Explore drawing as a tool for learning, expression, and invention through two drawing activities.
Blind contour drawing: draw your subject (in this exercise we will be using other participants) without looking at the paper. Use one continuous line to form your drawing. Create a quick study or challenge yourself to take it slow. This activity encourages participants to use their observational skills and break objects (or their subject) into lines, shapes, and patterns.
Exquisite Corpse drawing: a drawing game invented by the Surrealist artists in the 1920s. Participants play by taking turns drawing sections of a body on a sheet of paper, folded to hide each individual contribution. The first player adds a head—then, without knowing what that head looks like, the next artist adds a torso, and so on. This activity utilizes the ideas of free play, unpredictability, and collaboration.
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"Daimones" by Massimo Marino is an apocalypse book with a difference. One night the world's population quietly died, except for Dan, his wife Mary and their teenage daughter. The mass extinction was so quiet that it was only on the commute to work in Geneva that Dan noticed that something was amiss. Then with mounting alarm they discover that all the people around them are dead and that all the old certainties in life have vanished. Dan works quickly to protect his family's short-term and medium-term safety and only then can he start to work out the means to test the premise that everybody else in the world is dead. Finally they get a response though it is a rambling paranoid message which trips Dan and his family into a paranoid survival mode almost sabotaging their first human contact. The new survivor joins the family and the group dynamics change. Dan continues to search for other survivors and makes a key discovery about the mystery of the extinction while searching for survivors with the facilities at CERN.
This is a good book. It is attractively written and the language flows well. "Daimones" explores some difficult themes. For instance, what would be your reaction when you find that more and more of the people and structures of your society are gone? At what point will you cross over from respecting the laws and customs of civilization to fending for yourself? The main character in the book had the space to develop as their roles changed in the new world. Yet the plot didn't tire but shifted gear to an exciting finish. The evocation of the rich and expensive city of Geneva surrounded by commuter towns in France is especially well done. A great read; well done Massimo.


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Wild Mustang Advocates Say $35 Million Population Control Plan Puts Herds on a 'Path to Extinction'
The 10 Years to AML: Path Forward for Management of BLM's Wild Horses and Burros is an agenda of the livestock industry, which aims to eradicate wild horses from America's public lands.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $35 million last week for the program supported by an unprecedented alliance including the Humane Society of the United States, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Cattlemen's Beef Association and American Farm Bureau Federation.
They say it would eliminate the threat of slaughter for thousands of free-roaming horses and shrink the size of herds primarily through expanded fertility controls on the range. Critics say it drops long-held opposition to the capture of mustangs across 10 western states and could allow for sterilization of mares — a hot-button issue with horse protection advocates historically.
They had sought a $50 million increase in the BLM's $80 million annual horse budget, arguing any boost in spending on contraception and other population controls ultimately will save money as herds shrink.
"This is a historic moment for our herds, containing the strongest language protecting wild horses and burros we have ever seen in an annual appropriations bill," Matt Bershadker, president and CEO of the ASPCA, said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Friday. He said it increases "commitments to protect these animals from killing or sale to slaughter."
BLM estimated 88,000 wild horses and burros are roaming public rangelands, more than three times what the agency says the land can support. Another 50,000 that have been removed from the range in recent years were in holding facilities at an annual cost of about $50 million.
Horse advocates have argued the animals must be permitted to roam the range in federally protected management areas established under the Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971. They say BLM's population quotas are often outdated and lack scientific data to support roundups to cull herd sizes.
Ginger Kathrens, director of The Cloud Foundation based in Colorado, said the new initiative dubbed the "Path Forward" should be called the "path to extinction." She said it sets population targets to less than 27,000 — the total when federal protections first were enacted nearly a half-century ago. "The extinction-level number is what caused Congress to unanimously pass the Wild Horse and Burro Act," she said.
Source: Time Magazine
U.S. Senate Committee Allocates $35 Million For Cattlemen's Plan to Roundup and Incarcerate Wild Horses
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year 2020 spending bill that includes a shocking $35 million in funding to implement a potentially catastrophic mass mustang roundup proposal promoted by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the so-called "American Mustang Foundation" and other agribusiness lobbying groups and, shockingly, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the ASPCA, and Return to Freedom, a sanctuary.
Key components of the "controversial and dangerous" cattlemen's proposal includes:
Humane solutions that should be implemented instead:
We might as well call this what it is: "The Path Backward" or "The Path to Extinction," since they're reducing wild horses to the number that existed in 1971, stated Ginger Kathrens, Director of The Cloud Foundation. That extinction-level number is what caused Congress to unanimously pass the Wild Horse and Burro Act. This 'plan' will rip tens of thousands of horses and burros from their dedicated land and their families at catastrophic cost to the American taxpayer billions of dollars spent to incarcerate them in cramped corrals for the rest of their lives, except for the few that are adopted. Why? So private livestock interests, (subsidized by the BLM through your tax dollars), can run cattle on public lands. It's time for the American people to stand up and say, 'No more. Not with my tax dollars. There are better programs to spend these billions of dollars on than this.'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom turned up the heat on horse racing Monday, telling the New York Times that the sport's "time is up" if it doesn't make significant reforms in regard to the health of its animals. His declaration arrives as Santa Anita prepares for the opening of its fall season on Friday on the heels of a six-month span that saw 30 horses die at the Los Angeles-area race track.
"What happened last year was unacceptable, and all of the excuses be damned," Newsom told The Times. "We own that going into the next season, and we're going to have to do something about it. "I'll tell you, talk about a sport whose time is up unless they reform. That's horse racing. Incredible abuses to these precious animals and the willingness to just to spit these animals out and literally take their lives is a disgrace."
In June, Newsom signed bill (SB 469) into law, giving the California Horse Racing Board the authority to suspend the horse-racing licenses of tracks following the spate of deaths at Santa Anita.
Triple Crown scandal brings more heat
The Times also reported last month that 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify tested positive for banned performance-enhancer scopolamine after winning the Santa Anita Derby that year and should have been disqualified from racing at the Kentucky Derby. A coverup by the California Horse Racing Board chaired by Justify's owner Chuck Winner allowed the horse to avoid disqualification, according to the report. Winner sold Justify's breeding rights for $60 million, according to The Times.
Famed trainer's role in scandal
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's lawyer argued that Justify's positive test was a result of "environmental contamination" due to the consumption of jimson weed in his feed. Dr. Rick Sams, who ran the drug lab for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission from 2011 to 2018, told The Times after looking at records that the amount of scopolamine in Justify's system — 300 milligrams — indicated doping. "I think it has to come from intentional intervention," Sams said.
Board exonerated Baffert in horse deaths
The California Horse Racing Board exonerated Baffert in 2013 after seven of his horses died at Inglewood's Hollywood Park over the course of 16 months. Baffert was found to have administered thyroid hormone thyroxine to his horses despite there being no evidence of hypothyroidism in the the horses that received the treatment. The board acknowledged the use of the drug by Baffert, but determined that he had not broken any rules.
Not just in California
Horse racing is under increased scrutiny nationwide as more attention is being paid to the spate of horse deaths. Belmont Park in New York, home to the third leg of the Triple Crown, drew attention when its death toll for 2019 increased to 25 with three deaths in the first two days of its fall season that started Sept. 6. Since then, five more horses have died at Belmont and four others at different New York tracks, according to the New York State Gaming Commission.
Newsom's stern warning
Newsom cited the increased awareness of the fatalities that have always plagued the sport as influencing his stance. "The more you realize what's really going on, the more intolerant you become of certain behaviors," Newsom said. "If you don't reform yourself, you're going to get run over, and others are going to reform for you in ways that you don't like."
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What a year it was!
2014 was our second full year of cruising. We visited three countries on RED: New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, then New Zealand again.
We completed many 'boat projects' that makes our life aboard even more enjoyable, they included:
- Installing new, high efficiency solar panels – that actually (almost) keep up with our consumption!
- Installed a transformer to allow RED to accept the various electrical currents that are standard in the countries we visit.
- Installed a new battery charger to be able to charge with the various frequency power we run into.
- Created a rain flap for the foredeck, this allows us to keep the hatches open in the rain which is essential for keeping us cool up in the islands.
- Re-bedded two port lights which had been leaking. (Boating rule #1: Keep water out of the boat!)
- Recut the main sail and purchased a new headsail.
- Installed 2 new hatches in the cockpit.
- Painted RED's bottom to keep the growth down.
- Routine but time consuming maintenance on the engine, varnished wood and a beautiful wax job on RED's red hull.
An 'uneventful' sail took us to Minerva Reef (which is owned by either Tonga or Fiji, they take turns claiming it, and blowing up the others' navigation aids, then building their own… When we were there a Tongan navy ship was there, so it was Tonga's those days.)
- A real highlight of our time in Tonga was Liz's visit (Fran's sister)! We snorkeled, sailed (some), pub crawled, danced with the Faka Ladies, and made good friends.
And she brought 'Hot Tamales'!!!!
- Just after Liz left, while out on 'The Humdinger', Fran caught and released a 250# Blue Marlin! WOW! What a fish!
A quick and easy passage in late July took us to Fiji!
- After the official check-in we motored up the river to our mooring ball and saw many, many boats we know and friends on each. It was a great 'homecoming'.
From Fiji we headed to the states visiting Alaska, Oregon and California. What a treat to catch up with friends and family!
- We had a great, albeit too short, visit to Anchorage; catching up with Richard's son & daughter-in-law Paul and Jennifer and many friends.
- We spent an afternoon in Seward zip lining at Stoney Creek and had an absolute blast!
- We stayed with dear friends and visited with many others. We know we don't want to live in Alaska again, but we sure do miss our Alaskan friends and family!
- We attended (yet another) Kelly wedding when Fran's niece Meagan was married in a lovely ceremony in August. All 7 siblings, spouses and most of the nieces and nephews made it for the very happy reunion.
- Richard's daughter Ginger and grandson Wes migrated out West to join in some touring of Oregon. Especially fun was a tour of the Oregon State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital by Fran's sister-in-law, Terri, a member of the faculty there.
- Another highlight in Oregon was a tour of the Evergreen Aviation Museum which houses The Spruce Goose! What fun to sit in the right seat and imagine Howard Hughes flying this monstrosity over the water in Long Beach.
- We had a great visit with Robert, a longtime friend and compatriot of Richard's.
A not quite so quick flight back to Fiji and we were off to enjoy the rest of our season.
- We spent (not nearly enough) time anchored with friends in beautiful harbors, diving, dining and drinking!
- Though we both have been diving most of our lives – some of our best dives yet were in Fiji! Abundant, colorful sea life, interesting structure (with swim-throughs!), clear and warm water. We can't wait to get back up there and into the water!
A "Rainbows & Unicorns" 7 day 6 hour passage found us back in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The green hills, rocky islands and blue skies welcomed us back to our favorite home away from home. We were welcomed with a lovely home cooked meal aboard the good ship Huck – great food, and even better friends!
New Zealand:
- Two days after our arrival was Thanksgiving so we hosted an international group of 11 guests aboard RED. Friends from New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and the US.
- We've been chilling at the dock for the last few weeks preparing for some boat projects, resting and preparing to explore more of New Zealand
- Christmas eve found us with dear, dear local New Zealand friends and their family. It was a real treat to share their Christmas evening with them.
- 2014 was Fran's turn for the traditional reading of "Red Ranger Came Calling". If you haven't read it yet, you won't be disappointed – it's a guaranteed true Christmas story. This was the 20th annual reading.
- Christmas day after opening our bounty, we joined friends old and new at, what will become our official, sheep dog trial clubhouse (yes, we're becoming members). A delightful afternoon of story telling, eating and laughter. Then home to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" and snuggled in to bed early.
- A few days out in the Bay of Islands projecting (installing our new stereo, storing our Christmas decorations for another year), snoozing, kayaking (if it ever warms up) and enjoying is the way we're saying goodbye to 2014.
Thank you all being a part of so many joyful memories in 2014. We hope you'll help us to make many more great memories in 2015!
Here's what we're looking forward to in 2015:
- Touring the South Island of New Zealand by boat, rail and car.
- Exploring New Zealand's north island in RED
- Sheep Dog Trials!
- A trip to Alaska for the Iditarod! We've talked some Kiwi friends into joining us and we can't wait to share 'Our Alaska' with them.
- Kelly Family Week in Oregon to celebrate: St. Paddy's Day, Liz's birthday, Joe's birthday, Ted & Theresa's wedding anniversary, Fran's birthday, Margaret & Andy's wedding anniversary and the spring equinox. Should be fun, if we survive…
- A visit to the east coast of the US to catch up with friends and family.
- Then back to New Zealand for the North Island Sheep Dog Trial Finals.
- A lovely "Rainbows and Unicorns" sail back to Fiji where we'll spend 6 months in the water! Snorkeling, diving, swimming and generally having fun! BTW, many airlines fly to Fiji, why not hop aboard and visit us???
- Then we expect to return to New Zealand – and after that, we'll see!
May your 2015 be filled with friends, family, laughter, health, love and joy!
Much love,
Fran & Richard


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Maximise the Sense of Space in Your Home
Tuesday, 23rd August 2011
From a design perspective, often one of the biggest challenges for apartment-dwellers is making their tiny home appear bigger and brighter. Low ceilings, narrow corridors and dark finishes are common features in many apartments, which can make an already space-starved home feel even smaller. But help is on the way.Leading Australian interior designer and architect Brooke Aitken of Brooke Aitken Design shares her top 10 tips for maximising the sense of space in a small apartment.
- "Remember - light coloured spaces will make a room feel larger. Shades of white might be thought of as boring or bland, but white walls are an instant space maker." Another trick is to paint the ceiling bright white, which creates the illusion of height in a low-ceilinged home, and bounces light around the room.
- "Look for multi-functional furniture. Think coffee tables that also have chest storage, beds with storage in the base or shelves built into the bedhead (check out Jardan's Leila bed at www.jardan.com.au)." Other dual purpose furniture styles to look out for include sofas with under-seat storage or shelves (see King Furniture, www.kingfurniture.com.au), shelves with a pull-down desk, or storage ottomans that double as seating or a coffee table.
- "Stash things away! The more things that can be stored our of view in cupboards, the larger your home will feel. Even putting doors on bookshelves is a space maker as it cuts down on the visual clutter in your home." Great places to look for large storage include Fanuli Furniture (www.fanuli.com.au), Transforma (www.transforma.com.au) and Ikea (www.ikea.com.au).
- "If renovation is possible, consider a single, combined living, dining kitchen space, which maximize the sense of of space. Subsume any corridor space into this living space." Obviously, you'll always need to consult your strata manager before making any structural changes to the home.
- "Mirrors are your best friend in a small home as they can visually double the appearance of a room. I usually use mirrored splashbacks in the kitchen." Alternatively, look for large mirrors that can be placed in a narrow living room or hallway (try Mostly Mirrors, www.mostlymirrors.com.au), mirrored bedroom wardrobes (check out Fanulia, www.fanuli. com.au), or mirrored furniture (Mirrored Furniture Online has a vast range - www.mirrored furnitureonline.com.au).
- "Scales is important. The size of your furniture should match the scale of the apartment. A huge sofa will look out of place in a small room, and will dominate the space." Take your room measurements with you when you go shopping, and look for pieces that will fit in with the size of your home, and allow you room to move around comfortably.
- "Showing as much of the floor as possible will make your floor space appear larger. Try to keep large pieces such as the sofa lifted off the floor, and choose rugs that match the colour of the floorboards or carpet."
- "Use uplighting rather than downlighting as it instantly lifts the ceiling space, making the room feel taller and airier than it actually is."
- "Full length curtains can also visually raise the height of the ceilings, making them a better choice than roman or roller blinds in a small home. It's best to stick to light or sheer curtain fabrics in subtle patterns that won't distract from the rest of the interior."
- "Opt for freestanding wardrobe furniture over built ins. It may not provide you with as much storage space, but it will allow you to see the ceiling and the wall behind, which will enhance the sense of space.
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I have bought a Sony PS2 for my nephew for his birthday last year this day. Time passes so fast and I received an invitation card to attend his birthday again. I think I will update him with newer PS2 games. Buy.com offers more recent games like Kung Fu Panda, Space Chimps and may others. I found out that the prices at Buy.com are really cheap compared to other competitors. Moreover, the stocks are always available and it is free shipping too!


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As April showers give way to May flowers, our collective mood is on the upswing with the approach of summer. In this most optimistic time of year many who are in relationships may be pondering if the moment is right for taking steps towards the next level of commitment. The decision of selecting a life partner is truly one of the most important choices you will ever make. Since break ups are painful and divorce is agonizing, before bending down on one knee or accepting a ring, here are some qualities to help gauge the caliber of the person you are dating, so the decision of whether or not to move on to the next level will be done with eyes wide open.
• How they treat others: The way that we speak to strangers, co-workers, friends and family is the tone that we will inevitably take with our spouse once the courtship phase recedes. Is your partner engaging and kind overall, or are they more gruff and dismissive? Do they treat those around them with dignity and respect or are they more condescending in their manner? One can never under value the importance of integrity and compassion.
• How do they speak about their previous partners? It is a given that more often than not, there is lingering friction between exes, but usually there are two sides to every story and no one person is ever right. In your day to day relationship is there a constant stream of negativity focusing on previous loves that takes up time and space in your interactions, or has perspective created a more civil approach to dealing with the past? Pay attention if your mate cannot let stale animosity fade away.
• Family and Peers: Does the person that you are with have connections with their family and friends? It is important to maintain a support group. You do not need to be best buddies with parents, siblings or colleagues, but there should be an ability to keep ties with the significant people in your life. If one does not want to spend quality time with either family or friends, that is a red flag. Is it that your partner has tried to form bonds and was not successful, or perhaps could it be that family and friends do not want to be with them?
• Priorities: It is one thing to be dating and quite another to be a primary fixture in somebody's life. If a couple is in love there are no if ands or buts about being one another's number one. The duo should want to spend as much time together as possible and include each other in all important life cycle events on both sides. If there is any hesitation or excuses for major holidays, long weekends or extended family events then there is a problem. People who want you in their lives will put you there.
• Finances: Both parties need to be respectful of the other's financial situation. One of the top reasons why couples split is differences regarding money. Be informed and honest from the beginning as to the lifestyle that each of you is looking for and the reality of what you can afford together. Discussions about where to live, how many kids you hope to have in your future and single versus double income households should be brought to light right out of the gate, not after the "I do's".
• Have fun. Laughing and enjoying one another's company is the key to the foundation of any relationship. Take time to hold hands, express how much you care, plan intimate getaways and simply appreciate quality time together.
Romance is exciting and the thought of a proposal in a memorable setting is what so many dream of. Before taking this huge step, first and foremost, be true to yourself and to the best of your ability, be certain that the special someone you are dating is indeed the one. As the adrenaline of passion settles in, make sure that the love you share has the ingredients needed to make the forever package of a best friend, soulmate and lover.


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Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick "Swaggy P" Young appeared to be in a good mood after his team pulled out a tough overtime victory 129-122 over the Toronto Raptors at home. After the win, Nick Young posed in front of his Ferrari wearing a black leather Saint Laurent biker jacket ($4,990), blue plaid button shirt ($595), and black leather monk strap creeper shoes ($1,145). What do you think of his look?


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PHILIPPINE Army's 4th Infantry Division discovered a cache containing various high-powered firearms, war materials and medical/food supplies in Barangay Bunawan Brook in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur on Sunday, April 15.
Army's 75th Infantry Battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Jaime Datuin said the cache recovered at tri-boundary of Sta. Monica, Kiaksan and San Isidro is from Guerrilla Front Committee 14, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee.
The cache contained one M14 rifle, one AK47 rifle, six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 17 assorted rifle magazine, 159 assorted ammunitions from various caliber pistols, one rifle grenade, and 315 pieces super dyne explosives.
Also found inside the cache are six blasting caps, three handheld radio batteries, 450-meter electrical wires, one Yamada generator set, one Acer multi-media projector, 28 gallons of rice, military uniforms and sweatshirts with BHB markings.
Other items found in the cache were New People's Army (NPA) caps, back packs, medical supply, dental supplies and various medicines, Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA books and other propaganda materials.
Datuin said the cache was discovered around 2 p.m. on April 15, Sunday, following the information of the concerned citizens near the areas. He added that the division is grateful for the information and participation of the communities.
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Last week, we did a post that teaches you how to pick your perfect foundation shade. We're . today to recommend great foundation brands you can use to step up your makeup game. A lot of people do not know that you cannot use just about any foundation. Foundations are formulated specifically for your skin type: dry, oily or combination. Foundations are also made based on coverage type: medium coverage or full coverage.
The foundations I am about to discuss are called drugstore brands. Drugstore brands are foundation
brands that you can get in any outlet or mall around you. They're not so
expensive compared to high-end brands like MAC,
Chanel or Giorgio Armani, etc. These
drugstore brands are super good too.
One of the most popular of all drugstore brands is Maybelline New York. Let's begin with Maybelline,
shall we?
This foundation offers a medium coverage and a matte finish.
It is lightweight and feels incredibly light on the face which is a great
option for those who are not used to wearing makeup. You won't feel like you're
wearing makeup at all. The Maybelline Fit Me foundation is great for people
with oily skin.
Also from Maybelline is the Superstay full coverage foundation. Superstay foundation is thicker
and offers total coverage. It conceals blemishes and dark spots without the
help of a concealer. Another advantage of the Superstay foundation is that it
contains SPF 15 (sun protection
factor). SPF helps protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
Maybelline Superstay foundation is perfect for dry skin.
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This foundation comes in two formulas: normal/dry skin and
combination/oily skin. So when you go to the store, you should pick the one that
suits your skin best. Revlon Colorstay is a total coverage foundation with a
matte finish. Also, the foundation does not oxidize. Meaning that, it does not change
color or tone after exposure to air or other factors; what you wear is what you
get even after hours. It contains SPF 15 and comes in a variety of shades. T.'s
no way you won't find a shade that matches your skin perfectly!
This foundation comes in 33 shades. Yup! You read that
right. Tell me how you won't find your perfect shade. This foundation gives a
light medium coverage and is suitable for all skin types. It is non-cakey and
oil free. The foundation can stay up to six hours with no touch-ups and still
won't break.
This foundation serves as two things – a concealer and a
foundation. This obviously makes it a full coverage foundation. The foundation
is matte so if you struggle with oily skin, you may want to jump on it. It blends
easily and can stay for as long as eight hours. It is super affordable and
comes in about 14 shades. The shades are numbered 1-14 and the last five shades
(10-14) are the mostly used shades in Nigeria.
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The name is as old as time itself. So old that people,
especially men, refer to all makeup as Mary Kay. Some of us grew up watching
our mothers use Mary Kay and . we are, using the very same product. A lot of
people have stopped using this product because the market has been infiltrated
with fakes, but if you can lay your hands on the genuine Mary Kay foundation,
you will be the one testifying. Visit authentic makeup shops to purchase
original products.
The Mary Kay medium
coverage foundation can be used for everyday makeup. It is lightweight and
does not clog to pores. It can stay for as long as 8 hours.
If you are the type with a really oily skin, Mary Kay Timewise matte wear foundation
is . to the rescue. Matte-wear is slightly more expensive than Mary Kay
medium coverage foundation. As I said earlier, matte-wear is perfect for oily
skin. It is also an age-fighting foundation. It makes the skin look firmer
after application, plus, it is suitable for all sensitive skin.
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Bringing it back home, Zaron is a Nigerian makeup brand and
their foundation is not to be underestimated. Zaron Healthy Glow foundation provides a matte finish and blends
into the skin smoothly. With SPF 30, the skin is sure protected from the
harmful rays of the sun. This foundation contains compositions that help control
oil and can lead to long-lasting wear. Another advantage of this product is
that it was specially made for black skin tone and to withstand the Nigerian
weather. It comes in eight shades.
Tara is also a Nigerian brand that is doing incredibly
amazing in the makeup business. Just like Zaron, Tara products are formulated
to suit our dark skin. Tara foundation sits smoothly on the skin and gives a
flawless finish. This foundation is oil free and helps to control excess oil.
This is probably the most affordable of the foundation brands listed . today. Classic makeup USA is of Nigerian origin; its owner is a Nigerian. I guess it was manufactured in USA hence the tag. The foundation is super thick. It gives a full coverage but cannot last for so long compared to other foundations listed .. But for its price, I would say it is a pretty good foundation. By the way, if you have a really oily face, you may want to stay away from this foundation.
Let us know in the comment section the foundation brands you have used and if you feel we did not include a particular brand, by all means, let us know.
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Last week I gave you some ideas for ways you can start to introduce the health and wellness benefits of fresh herbs into yours and your dog's life.
I spoke about basil and shared a lovely Basil Oil Recipe you can make and use to flavour your meal and your dog's dinner! I also shared a useful Rosemary Extract Recipe, for the gardeners out there, that can be used as a preventative care against mould, caterpillars, whiteflies, and the potato beetle. And lastly, a soothing Ginger Tea, perfect for those cold winter days.
This week I'm continuing with some more of my favourite herbs and natural goodness.
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley is another great herb for dogs because it is high in antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It can enhance the functionality of your dog's organs and flush toxins out of the body. Parsley is diuretic and promotes the flow of urine.
Parsley also stimulates the uterus so it is better to avoid it during your dog's pregnancy.
This herb is a common ingredient in dog biscuits as it can freshen a dog's breath.
Parsley is very easy to grow on your window sill, so it no excuse to not always have some handy.
Flax Seeds
Flax seeds have been one of the ingredients in my breakfast bowl for years. And occasionally I sprinkle my dogs' food with it too.
Flax seeds contain high amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids, and they are also high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. They help to detox the body but it's important to use ground flax seeds rather than serving whole flax seeds.
Typically, both brown and golden flax seeds will offer similar nutritional benefits, and just remember that a little bit goes a long way!
Green Tea
I love green tea … now. I didn't use to, as I didn't like the bitterness of it. However, I was aware of the benefits so I kind of trained myself to drink it. And now I love it! Especially a freshly made cup from loose leaves.
Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas.
Green tea originated in China, but its production and manufacture have spread too many other countries in Asia.
Green tea is a great source of antioxidants that have been credited with a range of health benefits, from promoting heart, liver and brain health to improving your skin.
It even has calming properties.
When I make green tea and it's cooled down a bit, I just pour a few spoons of tea over my dogs' food. Just please make sure that if you are giving green tea to your dog, that you use decaf green tea because the caffeine can actually cause adverse reactions in your dog.


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When I was 19 years old, I got involved with a man who, on the surface, was every mom's dream for her little girl. He was tall, dark and handsome. He was intelligent. He came from a great family. From the outside looking in, he was perfect.
When I was 20 years old, I felt the blow of his punch to my face. By 21, I had become adept at applying makeup to cover bruises. I had become isolated from all friends and family for fear that he would hurt them, as he had me. The dreams I'd written about in my diary since grade school were burned. He wanted no reminders of my life before him.
I moved out of my childhood home and found an apartment, hoping he wouldn't find me. But he did. He always did. He ripped my clothes and the hair from my head. He spat on me, threw me down stairwells, pushed me into cabinet draws, and held a knife to my throat, telling me the world would be better if I was dead…and I believed him.
By 22, I was a shell of my former self. I was broken. I was slowly dying inside, and knew it was just a matter of time before he took it too far, and killed me. I saw my reflection in the mirror, bruised and bloodied. I didn't want to die. I didn't want to end up a statistic. So I fought back.
After college graduation, I started speaking at domestic violence benefits, fundraisers and lectured at various campuses in New England. I wrote about him. I wrote every detail of his abuse. And when my book was published, I sent a copy to his parents.
In 2014, I was honored to speak on the steps of the Massachusetts State House. I shared my story of abuse; my story of survival. And after the interviewers and camera crew departed, I remember looking around at the women who came out to support me and hear my story. I felt incredibly blessed to have survived.
I'm now a wife. I'm now a mother of three children. I'm a boutique owner and published author.
I'm not living in fear. I'm not afraid for my life.
I'm not that girl.
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Pssst, I'm not supposed to talk about this. Like a no-no in the 7th inning, baseball's unwritten etiquette says you're not supposed to whisper a word about celebratory plans.
Especially when you're on the enemy's fabled field.
But, what the hell, this hasn't happened in ... forever:
Here at Yankee Stadium this afternoon are 130 bottles of champagne, two cases of ginger ale and several boxes of "American League Champions!" and "2010 World Series!" hats and T-shirts. And, strangely, they'll be waiting in the visitors' clubhouse.
Put up the plastic tarp, pass out the goggles and prepare for history, the Texas Rangers are one win away from winning their first AL pennant and earning their first trip to the Fall Classic.
After Game 1 goats Darren Oliver and Michael Young atoned for their mistakes - with Young helping Oliver out of a bases-loaded jam with a sparkling flag of a hot grounder - in last night's 10-3 win in Game 4 that yanked the Rangers to a commanding 3-1 series lead, the Rangers today put the ball and a chance at history in the very capable left hand of C.J. Wilson.
How fitting would a win be today? The Rangers entered 2010 with one all-time playoff game win. They entered this series with an all-time playoff record against the Yankees of 1-9. Every time the Rangers have made the playoffs, it's those damn Yankees that sent them home.
Revenge is a dish best served in the glorious sunshine, right in the heart of the Big Apple?
Since 1985 17 teams have grabbed a 3-1 lead in the ALCS. Of those, 13 have closed out the series and went on to the World Series.
The Yankees, of course, are handing the ball today to their best pitcher, ace CC Sabathia. He's a Cy Young candidate, but in Game 1 the Rangers got him early for three runs in the 1st inning and amassed six hits, four walks and five runs in four innings. It was Sabathia's shortest outing of the season.
If not for Cliff Lee, Wilson would make a pretty good ace himself. In his two playoff starts he's allowed only three runs in 13.1 innings and left Game 1 with a 5-2 lead in the 8th inning before his bullpen's epic collapse. Sobering thought: C.J. has started three times against NY this season and has yet to beat the Yankees.
The City That Never Sleeps is stunned. The New York Daily News blares this morning that it's "Bronx Bombed!" and that the Yankees are on their "Last Legs." The Yankees are down and first baseman Mark Teixeira (hamstring) is out.
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The Rangers have homered in all nine playoff games, including four - two by Josh Hamilton - last night. New York's hopes rest on Sabathia, and the quirky fact that Hamilton has hit almost 100 points lower - .286 to .384 - at day compared to night.
Even if Wilson loses today, the Rangers - who have out-scored the Yankees 30-11 in this series - can clinch back in Arlington with home starts by Colby Lewis or, if necessary, Lee in a Saturday Game 7.
Feels like a matter of when, not if.
The Rangers may not make history today at Yankee Stadium, but just in case ...


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Keeping track of workers who are injured on-the-job is important. Employers need to report some injuries to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and in fact the OSHA reporting requirements have recently changed to require more incidents to be reported than in the past. Companies also need to keep their own internal records of problems both to make requested information available to OSHA and to identify areas for improvement.
Unfortunately, a recent study has revealed that as many as 90 percent of companies are not living up to the record keeping rules. If these companies can't even properly keep track of people getting hurt on-the-job, this is a bad sign regarding how seriously they take protecting their workers.
Unfortunately, workers who are hurt on-the-job generally can't sue their employers even if violations occurred because workers' comp laws limit recovery.
Instead of suing an employer, workers typically have to make a work injury claim unless their situation falls into one of the very narrow exceptions to workers' comp laws.
If you or a loved one is hurt, you need to ensure that your employer and workers' compensation insurer at least provide you with the medical coverage and disability payments you need. An Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer can help you to ensure you get the benefits guaranteed by law.
Employers Not Fulfilling their OSHA Obligations to Report Work Injuries
According to a study conducted by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, just 10 percent of companies were in full compliance with the record-keeping mandates set by OSHA. A total of 110 companies were interviewed by researchers, and 97 of the companies had OSHA records. The key question was whether they fulfilled four required aspects of recording including:
- Whether the company used an OSHA log to record illnesses and injuries.
- The types of cases that were recorded on the log.
- How the cases were classified, including whether they were listed as injuries with days away from work (DAFW) or as injuries with job transfer or restriction (DJTR) only.
- Whether temporary worker injuries were recorded on the OSHA log.
Unfortunately, most companies failed in at least one of these areas. Some recorded too much, including all injuries regardless of their severity or including all workers' compensation claims on OSHA logs instead of recording only those that meet the OSHA case definitions. Others got the classification of the injury wrong. More troubling, around half of the 53 companies who used temp workers said that they would not include a record of the temporary workers' injuries on their OSHA logs. This puts temp workers at even greater risk since companies are not correctly tracking the types of incidents in which these temp workers are hurt.
Companies need to ensure they are in compliance with OSHA reporting rules as well as with other safeguards that are in place to protect workers. If someone is hurt or killed on the job, the victim or his family should get appropriate legal help from an Atlanta workers' compensation attorney to ensure the law is followed and benefits are paid.
Have You Been Injured On The Job?
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