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I've been watching videos and tutorials on how to do similar projects but have yet to make mine function correctly wondering if anybody could help me out?
I'm pretty much needing PA to read from an excel sheet cell "A1" copy this, click a link on a webpage, paste this into a textbox, type some text into another text box and then click submit. Repeating the process moving down to A2 until the spreadsheet has been complete.
Could anybody give me a hand?
Hi @Kierann,
Here is a video you could learn how to use Excel in Power Automate, it will help you something:
(561) How to use Excel in Power Automate Desktop - YouTube
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Lin Tu
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$$40000 - $70000 per annum yearly
J.B. Hunt Transport
Austell, GA, USA
$1,300 pay guarantee for the first six weeks! J.B. Hunt is hiring semi-local CDL-A dedicated drivers! Drive dedicated with J.B. Hunt and enjoy a consistent schedule and pay, onsite management and regular deliveries to a single customer. Averages projected at $ 85,000.00 Out 2-3 nights per week with consistent time off Eligible for complete health benefits after just 30 days Online orientation through our Direct to Work program can limit onsite on-boarding time 401(k) with company match Paid-time-off accrual from day one Aside from the perks of a consistent schedule and pay, company dedicated truck drivers also enjoy access to comprehensive health benefit offerings including medical, dental and vision as well as life insurance, 401(k) and paid vacation. Join the largest dedicated provider in the country! Call 1-877-791-9458 or pre-qualify online at DriveJBHunt.com. EOE including disability/veterans License Type: Class A Experience Level: 12 Months...

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13 pieces for piano (plain, vanilla, bowed, e-bowed, scraped, coaxed) and various other things (field recordings, sampler, computer accordion, megaphone and mysterious..) all constructed and reworked into a persuasive coherence. Varied and often intriguing, certainly an interesting investigation of the piano and its possibilities. Some information in the booklet, but not quite enough. Sadly that seems the rule now... and probably it only bugs me.
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Job ID 43345
Position Location US-NC-Hayesville
Facility Name Clay County Care Center
Job Category CNA
Position Status FT (Full Time)
Shift F/T, P/T, & PRN – 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts Available!
Job Overview
Full-time- 1st and 2nd Shifts Available!
(3pm – 11pm = $2.00 shift differential)
An extraordinary opportunity to be a part of a culture you can be proud of by joining one of the nations' top Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing health care providers as a CNA/STNA at our dynamic facility located in Hayesville, NC.
As one of America's top leading providers of medical services and rehabilitation for elderly patients in communities across the nation, Consulate Health Care provides the highest standard of services for short-term and long-term care needs. Our professionals impact our organization, our clients, and their families in a variety of constructive ways, every day. Even as we've grown to become the sixth-largest provider in the nation and the largest in the Sunshine State, it's the little things we do while fulfilling our mission statement of "Providing Service with Our Hearts and Hands" that really make the difference. A position with Consulate Health Care means more than just a paycheck. We believe in creating a positive environment that reinforces your efforts to succeed and supports your long-term career development. We offer the opportunity to work with large corporation, but with the benefit of a small company feel!
Purpose of Job Position
As a Consulate Health Care Nurse Tech I (CNA/STNA), you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors, and all others; as well as demonstrating in all interactions, Consulate Health Care's five core values of Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Passion. The primary purpose of the CNA/STNA position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nurse aide care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. You are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.
Job Function
As a Nurse Tech I (CNA/STNA), you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. The CNA/STNA works under the direction of licensed personnel to provide quality resident care in accordance with applicable regulations.
Job Requirements
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Ability to be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
If any, report complaints and grievances made by the resident immediately to your Supervisor. Participate in resident care assessments.
Assist in development of resident treatment plans.
Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the Director of Clinical Services/Assistant Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Nurse.
Demonstrate understanding of and utilize proper infection control practices/policies.
Accompany residents, as needed, to various activities and functions.
Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Participate in restorative nursing program.
Act in compliance with all corporate, state, federal, and other regulatory standards.
Embrace Consulate Health Care's five core values of compassion, honesty, integrity, respect, and passion, and incorporate them into the daily job function.
Education and Experience
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be certified/registered in the state of practice. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
Company Overview
Where Will Compassion Take You?
At Consulate Health Care, we're looking for talented, compassionate and hard-working individuals who are eager to serve others. Our team members go above and beyond to give our residents and patients the care they deserve – so you'll find that every day with Consulate Health Care offers new and exciting opportunities to learn and grow.
Compassionate hearts and passionate dedication – these two qualities shine in our team members and provide the foundation for our mission of "Providing Service With Our Hearts and Hands" . The compassion you'll show to residents, patients and their families is the lifeline of our business, while relationships with your peers and coworkers will strengthen our vibrant, diverse community.
Consulate Health Care is one of the nation's leading providers of Senior healthcare services, specializing in post-acute care. Operating in 21 states, we offer services ranging from short-term transitional care to Alzheimer's and dementia care.
24-hour skilled nursing care
Comprehensive post-acute care
Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies
"Your Journey Home" short-term rehab program
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Care for medically-complex patients
To Apply to this Job, Please go to the website address given in the source.
Source: https://www.jobserve.com/us/en/search-jobs-in-North-Carolina,-USA/CNA-CERTIFIED-NURSING-ASSISTANT-CLAY-COUNTY-CARE-CENTER-CF714001849E5637/?utm_source=50&utm_medium=job&utm_content=1&utm_campaign=JobSearchLanding


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The last gusts of winter have me craving coziness: a good read by the fire still appeals to me, and I want a mug of tea to warm my mitts. But the brilliant green of spring is calling to me as well. Our garden is crazy with buds and sweet new leaves, and the longer evenings inspire me to get out and walk with P after dinner, even if it drizzles.
To honor the end of winter and the burgeoning spring, I thought I'd share some comfort food that is full of freshness. How about flaky buttery deliciousness that's packed with TWELVE CUPS of spinach.... doesn't that sound like a fun way to eat your greens?
Note: be sure to make your dough at least an hour (or up to two days) before you want to cook your galette.
(printable recipe)
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (GF folks: I always use Pamela's Bread and Flour Mix)
- pinch of sea salt
- 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 6-7 tablespoons ice water
Get out a large piece of plastic wrap and lay it on the counter next to your mixing bowl. Using your hands, gently gather the dough into a ball and place it in the center of the plastic. Wrap the ball in plastic and use the heel of your hand to flatten the dough a into a thick round. Chill the wrapped dough in the fridge for at least a hour, or up to two days.
(printable recipe)
- 12 packed cups spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced leeks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt
- 2 cups fresh wild mushrooms (Chanterelles or Hedgehogs are delicious here)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
Preheat oven to 375.
Thoroughly wash and trim spinach. If you are using baby spinach, you can keep the leaves whole. If using larger spinach leaves, chop them coarsely. Set aside.
Wash leeks, making sure to get that sneaky dirt out from between the layers. Trim off the roots and slice the whites and pale greens into thin rounds.
Sprinkle galette with chopped parsley. Enjoy!


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About This Quiz
English is a very interesting language to learn, primarily because many words have double or even triple meanings, depending on context or even tone of voice. Imagine if you use simple words with definite meanings and turn them into figurative phrases. For example, "It's raining cats and dogs!" Now that makes conversation more interesting!
It has been the penchant of human beings to aim for eloquence in their manner of speaking - or at least try to be clever and amusing! Sometimes, part of this eloquence is the use of, shall we say, more colorful language, which will somehow elaborate on the thought that they want to convey. And this is where we also get literary from time to time, because literature is about stringing words together to provoke specific emotions while also making the reader think. And yes, many common phrases or idiomatic expressions do that to us, on a daily basis.
So, if we give you one of these common phrases in a sentence, can you figure out the word that was omitted? This is fairly easy for people who are not literal-minded. So get your figurative thinking caps on and have fun with this colorful quiz! Bite the bullet! Break a leg!
To "bring home the bacon" is to earn a decent and legitimate income. The association with this food item is perhaps made because it is expensive, so only people who earn "big money" can afford it.
To give someone a "run for their money" means that there is a competition going on, and that the opponent is a worthy one, to the point that the competitor must really work hard to win. So this idiom is not literally about money.
"To make ends meet" simply means that you have to make enough money to cover the basic expenses in life. So it means that you have to live within your means, because there are a lot of bills to pay.
To go "cold turkey" means to just immediately halt or stop a habit, and this is usually applied to smoking. However, it could also apply to abruptly stopping any kind of habit, without any kind of tapering off.
To "make a long story short" signifies that a speaker is editing details out of a narrative and just summarizing. This can be helpful or annoying, depending on the listener's point of view.
To play the "devil's advocate" means to post an opposing thought or argument just for the sake of argument or to create more discussion. One plays the devil's advocate to hopefully influence the other person, whether or not that is their own opinion.
To "nip it in the bud" means to immediately stop something from growing or progressing before it's too late. A movement, concept or project can be cut it off in the early stages, before it blossoms, for one reason or another.
The so-called "calm before the storm" is a time when things seem to be peaceful and quiet, but that calm is about to be shattered by a slew of problems. The phrase is based on actual weather patterns, because the calm before the storm is that brief period when you think a storm is over, yet another deluge is about to come.
To say that people are "packed like sardines" refers to the way that many sardines are packaged in a small container, though it's not a relaxing fit! When people are packed like sardines, at a concert or other large event, their personal space may be violated.
The phrase "bread and butter" refers idiomatically to the main source of income for a person, because bread and butter is (or was) a staple in many people's diets. So a person can have many different sources of income, but the one they consider as their "bread and butter" is the one that pays for most of their daily necessities and expenses.
To "break the ice" signifies that someone made an effort to connect with another person, and that person could be a stranger or someone that they haven't talked to in a while. Someone overcame their shyness, so invisible barriers between them and other people were finally shattered.
To be "between a rock and a hard place" means that a person is forced to choose between two opposing forces or options that are not beneficial in any way. So if someone is caught between two friends who are fighting, they will feel like they are trapped in between and forced to side with one friend or the other.
A person who has "sticky fingers" steals things, be it money or objects. It could be a case of kleptomania or just a case of bad habit. Either way, it's not good, because stealing is never good.
To "steal someone's thunder" is to take credit for the work of someone else, or to grab the idea and present it first before the other person can. It can also mean that someone stole the spotlight during someone's perceived moment by spoiling it, which could mean botching an announcement or giving "spoilers" about a surprise plan.
When someone does not want to "rock the boat," they don't want to stir up any kind of trouble, so they opt to keep quiet or mum about things. It also means not telling someone information that could make them act irrationally or violently, which would also destroy the peace.
To say that you should not "count your chickens before they've hatched" means that you should not make any plans that are based on something uncertain. For example, if a person is expecting a salary bonus and spends the money before the bonus arrives, that's just improper planning.
The phrase "to add insult to injury" means to make bad things even worse, or to make a situation tougher than it already was. It could also mean that someone is poking fun at the misfortune of others, which makes things worse for the downtrodden.
The phrase "benefit of the doubt" means that one should not easily jump to the conclusion that a person is guilty of wrongdoing. It's like saying we should assume that someone is innocent until proven guilty.
To see "eye to eye" on something means people agree on a concept or decision. It means there is an understanding reached between parties.
To "face the music" involves being brave or courageous enough to address something that is uncomfortable to deal with. It could mean owning up to a mistake or dealing with the consequences of certain actions.
For something to be "up in the air" means that there is uncertainty over a matter or issue at hand. It could mean some things are slow to materialize, or there is no surety in the outcome of a process yet.
For something to be someone's "cup of tea" means that it's right up their alley, or it's something they really like to do. It may also mean they're very good at doing a certain thing, or they really have a natural talent for it.
The "tip of the iceberg," literally speaking, is that chunk of ice we see "floating" on the water; yet beneath it, there is a much bigger chunk unseen to us. So this idiomatic phrase means that you are just encountering a small piece of a really large thing, only you haven't seen the whole picture yet. It's a fair warning to expect the worst.
To "make a mountain out of a molehill" means you are blowing something out of proportion. You're either making things worse or exacerbating something that's really just plain and simple, making a small issue such a big deal.
"When it rains, it pours" means that when you're at the receiving end of something, sometimes more of that same thing may come along. This could have either a negative or a positive meaning, because you could be showered with blessings or you could be peppered with problems, and more of them could arrive later.
When someone is "a hard nut to crack," that means they are not very friendly or they're not easy to deal with. Patience is needed if you truly want to crack that nut open.
When something is a "rule of thumb," that means it's a generally recognized practice, whether official or unofficial. It's just a good idea to follow such a rule.
To "go Dutch" means everyone in a group should pay for their own expenses, especially when eating together in a restaurant. While this idiomatic expression mentions people from the Netherlands, this practice of paying for one's own meal is actually practiced worldwide.
To go from "rags to riches" implies that someone was very poor in the past, but they were able to elevate their status and became very affluent. A good rags-to-riches story gives all of us hope.
Saying that someone looks "like a million dollars" implies that they are very good looking - especially in terms of they way they're dressed. A lot of effort probably went into dressing up that way, and it's paid off big time!
To "blow off some steam" means to release tension. If someone is feeling very negative or angry, they need to release some of that tension and anger inside of them. One strategy is to divert their attention to something else, or maybe to do something physical, like exercising, to relax or calm themselves.
When something is truly very expensive, we say that it "cost an arm and a leg" because that's how it feels. Since humans need arms and legs to function, these limbs are priceless, so it's truly expensive if someone puts a price on them!
A "down to Earth" person is truly and genuinely humble. This means being free of arrogance or ego. Such a person doesn't have any sort of pretension and is not into social climbing.
For someone to be "out of the woods" means they are out of harm's way, because efforts were already made to get out of trouble. It's like being lost inside a forest of problems - and of course we always want to get out of that place.
For someone to have the "Midas touch" means that they are often successful in their endeavors, usually concerning business and financial enterprises. It's a positive connotation, even though its Greek mythological origin is negative.


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In Michigan's way-up-north Keweenaw Peninsula, where 200 inches of snow in a single season elicits barely a shrug, officials know there's nothing in the budget more important than keeping the roads passable.
Yet even they have been caught short this merciless winter. Houghton County planned to spend around $2.1 million for plowing, salting and related maintenance, which experience suggested would be plenty, but has overshot it by $500,000 and counting.
State and local governments across a huge swath of the nation, from the Great Plains to the Upper Midwest and the Deep South to New England, are experiencing sticker shock after one of the coldest, snowiest, iciest winters in memory. Many have spent two or three times as much as they budgeted for clearing roads. More bad weather could send costs higher.
Even as Thursday's official arrival of spring presages warmer weather, it's clear that winter's bitter aftertaste will linger much longer as officials compensate for untold millions in unexpected spending that includes patching a rash of potholes. In some states, legislatures are already preparing emergency appropriations. Elsewhere, road agencies are delaying repaving projects, cutting back on roadside mowing and summer hires, dipping into rainy-day funds and making do with battered equipment instead of buying more.
"It'll have a considerable impact on cities and their fiscal health," said James Brooks of the National League of Cities. "Just as they're emerging from the depths of the great recession, they got whacked very hard by this intemperate winter."
Its sheer ferocity caught nearly everyone by surprise, including those for whom dealing with cold and snow is second nature.
"This is a very unique winter, even talking with some of the old timers who have been here longer than I have," said Houghton County highway engineer Kevin Harju, a resident of the Lake Superior community since 1976. "You can get a lot of snow or you can get extremely low temperatures, but not both – except this year."
Virginia budgeted $157 million for snow removal and may exceed it by $150 million – probably the most the state has ever spent for the purpose. "The bills are still coming in," spokeswoman Tamara Rollinson said.
Montgomery County, Md., in the Washington, D.C., suburbs, has spent three times its budgeted amount. Illinois is 200 percent over its three-year average, and its crews have spread almost double the usual volume of salt – a mixed blessing, since it corrodes roads and bridges as it melts the snow. North Carolina planned for $40 million and has spent $62 million. Arkansas, where ice is often a bigger problem than snow, has spent a record $18 million, three times its seasonal average.
Ernie Winters, highway commissioner in Winnebago County, Wis., thought things were tough in 2013 when his department blew through its winter maintenance budget by April. But now he's over budget again – by an even bigger margin.
"Last winter was a peach compared to this one," he lamented.
Officials are scrambling to make up for the massive cost overruns. Atlanta, pummeled by ice storms that created epic traffic jams, is dipping into a rainy-day fund to cover $13.5 million in cleanup costs. In Michigan, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, legislators have approved special appropriations that will help but won't pay for everything.
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is lobbying its lawmakers for relief. "This is like being hit by a tornado or flooding, although we haven't had any loss of life and the pictures aren't quite as dramatic," Executive Director Dan Thompson said.
Transportation agencies insist they won't neglect filling potholes, a top priority because they're a safety hazard and hugely expensive. The typical U.S. vehicle owner spends an extra $335 a year on repairs caused by rough roads, while in large cities the average is $746, says Tony Dorsey of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
And by all indications this year's crop of potholes will be one of the most bountiful ever. In Michigan, where frost lines extend up to 80 inches below ground, Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle recently warned legislators to brace for "one of the biggest pavement breakouts we've ever seen in our lifetime."
In many places, cutbacks will be made on maintenance planned for spring and summer: replacing worn-out sections of pavement; filling cracks with tar; restriping lane markers. It's not sexy, but officials say the basic upkeep prevents deterioration that requires even costlier fixes in the future.
"Your road shoulders are crumbling on the edges and people think, `So what?'" said Randy Ort of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. "…But having the shoulder in good condition keeps moisture off the travel lanes, which helps keep potholes from occurring. So it's very important."
In Michigan's Houghton County, highway engineer Harju has been waiting for an opportunity to repave and improve drainage on a road that provides access to Lake Superior and a park that's important for tourism. The federal government would pick up most of the tab, but 20 percent must be paid locally.
The project is "hanging in the balance because our matching funds are being spent on snow removal," Harju said, adding that funding is so short that some roads may have to be converted to gravel.
Equipment purchases are another likely casualty.
Many of the state's 83 counties are equally desperate to replace aging graders and plow trucks, said Denise Donahue of the County Road Association of Michigan. "We're starting to see an unraveling of our road infrastructure," she said.
Bethlehem, Pa., will delay a park upgrade and a downtown streetscape project, public works director Mike Alkhal said. The city has no choice after more than doubling its usual winter maintenance spending.
"It was practically around the clock for days and days and weeks and weeks," Alkhal said, referring to the road crews' overtime.
In many cities and counties, officials say it's too early to know what will be sacrificed, as winter's toll is still being tallied. And the despised polar vortex could always stir up more trouble on its way out.
"We're expecting a couple more storms," said Bruce Stelzner, highway commissioner in Chippewa County, Wis., "which will dig our hole a little deeper."


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In the United States, short of causing arson, you can burn a book, just as you can America's most sacred symbol, the U.S. flag. It's Constitutionally guaranteed. Free speech.Good lord. There's an immense difference between burning your own book as a way of saying "I hate this book" — which adds more expression to the marketplace of ideas — and the confiscation and destruction of other people's books — which is about depriving people of access to expression that they want to consume.
The moral question here is, how do we handle our freedom, which permits us appalling, anti-social acts?
As an American who deeply believes in free speech, I regard burning a book as a nearly unspeakably terrible thing. It is an assault on knowledge, and the societal value of allowing people to read and decide for themselves whether what they read has meaning to them. Torch a book and you at least symbolically deny your fellow men and women that freedom.
What's more, you replicate images of a political brutality--book burnings in Germany in the 1930s--that will haunt our planet for generations to come.
It's offensive to say "I hate this book" about a book that some people revere, but that's the point. It's a vigorous, vicious expression. Burning your own copy of a book is the same thing. Unless you possess the only copy of the book — or, perhaps, an artistically or historically distinctive copy — the burning is just a way of being showily expressive and getting a big audience. It's absurd that any clown who wants attention can light a tiny fire and become world famous. Get a grip, people.
I find it hard to believe that Niebuhr and hyperventilators like him are big readers of important books, because their minds seem pretty feeble to me. "Torch a book and you at least symbolically deny your fellow men and women that freedom." At least symbolically. Or, to put it another way, i.e., truthfully: You don't deny other people anything. You give them something: the information that is your hatred of a book. And as they "decide for themselves whether what they read has meaning," they can take into account that you hate the book. It's not going to be a very influential piece of information, because you're just some attention whore who burned a book instead of articulating a pithy critique of it.
Yes, conceivably, a private group burning its own books might be intimidating, but that would only be because we have other, much greater reasons to fear that group or the movement it represents. And yes, when you burn a book, you adopt an image associated with the Nazis, but that marginalizes you. We don't cower every time some marginal idiot draws a swastika or does the Hitler salute. You're free to express yourself, but I think lavishing outrage on some nobody empowers him. Why not ignore what is worthless? It's a marketplace of ideas. Why are you even browsing the crap?
UPDATE: Pastor Terry Jones has announced that he won't be burning the Koran after all.


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TOKYO (AP) — Amid growing dissatisfaction with the slow pace of recovery, Japan marked the second anniversary Monday of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left nearly 19,000 people dead or missing and has displaced more than 300,000.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that the government intends to make "visible" reconstruction progress and accelerate resettlement of those left homeless by streamlining legal and administrative procedures many blame for the delays.
"I pray that the peaceful lives of those affected can resume as soon as possible," Emperor Akihito said at a somber memorial service at Tokyo's National Theater.
At observances in Tokyo and in still barren towns along the northeastern coast, those gathered bowed their heads in a moment of silence marking the moment, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2011, when the magnitude 9.0 earthquake — the strongest recorded in Japan's history — struck off the coast.
Japan has struggled to rebuild communities and to clean up radiation from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, whose reactors melted down after its cooling systems were disabled by the tsunami. The government has yet to devise a new energy strategy — a central issue for its struggling economy with all but two of the country's nuclear reactors offline.
About half of those displaced are evacuees from areas near the nuclear plant. Hundreds of them filed a lawsuit Monday demanding compensation from the government and the now-defunct plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co., or TEPCO, for their suffering and losses.
"Two years after the disasters, neither the government nor TEPCO has clearly acknowledged their responsibility, nor have they provided sufficient support to cover the damages," said Izutaro Managi, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs.
Throughout the disaster zone, the tens of thousands of survivors living in temporary housing are impatient to get resettled, a process that could take up to a decade, officials say.
"What I really want is to once again have a 'my home,' " said Migaku Suzuki, a 69-year-old farm worker in Rikuzentakata, who lost the house he had just finished building in the disaster. Suzuki also lost a son in the tsunami, which obliterated much of the city.
Further south, in Fukushima prefecture, some 160,000 evacuees are uncertain if they will ever be able to return to homes around the nuclear power plant, where the meltdowns in three reactors spewed radiation into the surrounding soil and water.
The lawsuit filed by a group of 800 people in Fukushima demands an apology payment of 50,000 yen ($625) a month for each victim until all radiation from the accident is wiped out, a process that could take decades. Another 900 plan similar cases in Tokyo and elsewhere. Managi said he and fellow lawyers hope to get 10,000 to join the lawsuits.
Evacuees are anxious to return home but worried about the potential, still uncertain risks from exposure to the radiation from the disaster, the worst since Chernobyl in 1986.
While there have been no clear cases of cancer linked to radiation from the plant, the upheaval in people's lives, uncertainty about the future and long-term health concerns, especially for children, have taken an immense psychological toll on thousands of residents.
"I don't trust the government on anything related to health anymore," said Masaaki Watanabe, 42, who fled the nearby town of Minami-Soma and doesn't plan to return.
Yuko Endo, village chief in Kawauchi, said many residents might not go back if they are kept waiting too long. Restrictions on access are gradually being lifted as workers remove debris and wipe down roofs by hand.
"If I were told to wait for two more years, I might explode," said Endo, who is determined to revive his town of mostly empty houses and overgrown fields.
A change of government late last year has raised hopes that authorities might move more quickly with the cleanup and reconstruction.
Since taking office in late December, Abe has made a point of frequently visiting the disaster zone, promising faster action and plans to raise the long-term reconstruction budget to 25 trillion yen ($262 billion) from 19 trillion yen (about $200 billion).
"We cannot turn away from the harsh reality of the affected areas. The Great East Japan Earthquake still is an ongoing event," Abe said at the memorial gathering in Tokyo. "Many of those hit by the disaster are still facing uncertainty over their futures."
The struggles to rebuild and to cope with the nuclear disaster are only the most immediate issues Japan is grappling with as it searches for new drivers for growth as its export manufacturing lags, its society ages and its huge national debt grows ever bigger.
Those broader issues are also hindering the reconstruction. Towns want to rebuild, but they face the stark reality of dwindling, aging populations that are shrinking further as residents give up on ever finding new jobs. The tsunami and nuclear crisis devastated local fish processing and tourism industries, accelerating a decline that began decades before.
Meanwhile, the costly decommissioning the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant could take 40 years as its operator works on finding and removing melted nuclear fuel from inside, disposing the spent fuel rods and treating the many tons of contaminated wastewater used to cool the reactors.
Following the Fukushima disaster, Japan's 50 still viable nuclear reactors were shut down for regular inspections and then for special tests to check their disaster preparedness. Two were restarted last summer to help meet power shortages, but most Japanese remain opposed to restarting more plants.
The government, though, looks likely to back away from a decision to phase out nuclear power by the 2030s. Abe says it may take a decade to decide on what Japan's energy mix should be.
Associated Press writers Malcolm Foster and Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo and Emily Wang in Kesennuma, Japan, contributed to this report.


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Insane Clown Posse sues FBI. Why?
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The Insane Clown Posse sued the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday over a 2011 FBI report that describes the rap-metal duo's devoted fans, the Juggalos, as a dangerous gang, saying the designation has tarnished reputations and hurt business.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit on behalf of the group's two members, Joseph Bruce, or Violent J, and Joseph Utsler, or Shaggy 2 Dope. It also names four fans as plaintiffs.
The FBI report on criminal gangs labeled the Juggalos as a "loosely organized hybrid gang." It said those who identify as Juggalos have committed assaults and vandalism, and a "small number" of them have engaged in more serious crimes.
The lawsuit contends that the gang designation violates free speech and due process rights.
"It is a quintessential civil liberties case challenging government abuse," said Michael Steinberg, the legal director of ACLU Michigan.
At a news conference in Detroit, Bruce, 41, and Utsler, 39, wore their trademark face paint. The Detroit-area pair said Juggalos are like a family, not a gang, and they want their fans purged from the report.
"Our merchandise sales are just about cut in half. ... You don't see the stickers in the back windows anymore because everyone's afraid to wave the flag in their car," Bruce said. "They're afraid they're going to get pulled over and harassed."
He said law enforcers "just fear what they don't understand."
Juggalos have lost custody of children, lost jobs and been denied housing because they're fans, Bruce said.
Saura Sahu, an attorney for the group, called the government's depiction of the Juggalos absurd.
"What would it be like if the Department of Justice decided to brand all Deadheads, not just as criminals but as criminal gang members because some of them used or even sold drugs?" Sahu said, referring to fans of The Grateful Dead. "I think we would all think that's ridiculous."
Scott Gandy, 28, is one of the four fans who are suing. He said he wanted to join the Army, but was told by a sergeant that he couldn't apply without removing or covering Insane Clown Posse tattoos. He said he spent hundreds of dollars for the painful procedure and was rejected by the Army anyway.
Brandon Bradley, 20, said he has been stopped by police and photographed because of his tattoos and attire, including a necklace with a man running with a hatchet. It is an Insane Clown Posse symbol.
"I'm proud to wear my Juggalo tattoos since they represent the love I have toward the Juggalo family ... and the message that everyone deserves to be accepted," Bradley told reporters.
In 2012, lawyers for Insane Clown Posse sued the government to get records to understand how the decision was made to include Juggalos in the gang report. They have received more than 100 pages, but most are newspaper articles about arrests. The FBI has refused to release other documents, citing exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act for sensitive material.
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Friday, June 20, 2008
Faceless Man with Fake Old West Accent Barbecues Bologna in the Snow
I don't even know where to start. This clip has it all - an affectatious voiceover, creepy rubber gloves, matching serial killer knife, a giant bologna (I really hope it's bologna), a quasi-porn soundtrack, and…snow? Having said all that, it actually looks kind of good, and I would have totally enjoyed sharing one of those sandwiches he makes at the end of the clip. Hey, is that a wood chipper over there?
38 comments:
wow, all I can say is, wow.
- June 20, 2008 at 3:02 PM
oh my...
- June 20, 2008 at 4:16 PM
... half way through this I was convinced it was you, Chef John. I just knew it was you pulling off a great joke. I couldn't imagine it to be a real site, but... holy %#$#
Great great find.
Now let's get serious here :
Chef, how long will I need to leave my knife outside under the back porch before it gets the kind of rust necessary to pull off this kind of cooking? I work all day and just don't have the time. Any time saving tips here?
And oh, can I substitute something else for the baloney?
I'm also allergic to mustard. Any ideas?
I can't wait to try it!
Thanks a bunch,
Scott - Boston - June 20, 2008 at 5:09 PM
- Chef John said...
Thank-ya ..that was right kindly to say for a city feller...
i WISH i did this video! It may be the best clip I've ever seen on youtube. It's by far the best voiceover EVER. - June 20, 2008 at 5:38 PM
There is an entire minute in this video showing him trying to take the wrapping off of the damn thing. One entire minute.
I was laughing so hard I almost dropped my chainsaw.
Scott - Boston - June 20, 2008 at 5:56 PM
- ghanima said...
LMAO. Seriously, this is probably cooler than when you posted Ron Jeremy.
- June 20, 2008 at 7:59 PM
- Chef John said...
Oh yeah, this old cowpoke kicks the hedgehog's ass!
- June 20, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Nice how he switched to island music for the reveal. This here's one worldly cowpuncher, real sophisticado.
- June 20, 2008 at 9:17 PM
- Chef John said...
Nice catch! Make me feel like doing the limbo under a baloney. Well, maybe not.
- June 20, 2008 at 9:32 PM
- Chef John said...
Yeah, I noticed that too Scott, I guess it was all those "layers" he was talking about. I'd love to see this guy when he gets a new CD.
BTW, BBQ mystery man - If you're reading all this stuff, feel free to post one of my video's and make fun - it won't be that hard. I could use the traffic. - June 20, 2008 at 10:18 PM
I'm going to get my saw.
- June 21, 2008 at 10:16 AM
I was just plain happy to see him protecting his dog's health by wearing surgical gloves. But, then again, feeding smoked baloney to a dog???
- June 21, 2008 at 12:06 PM
- Unknown said...
I gotta say, that clip is amazing on so many levels...I went to their website to check out some more of their stuff. I do believe that if the Dukes of Hazard had the interweb back in the day...this is the stuff they'd be doing.
- June 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
At the state pen they were serving them baloney sandwiches with peanut butter all the time - I think a tattooed self-respecting feller with a woodchipper should be pretty tired of the stuff.
But it may be OK to try this on a cheap whole ham, the kind of you get $1.20 a pound with the bone in. - June 21, 2008 at 9:10 PM
- Blood Red Roses said...
wow... just wow. Hope he isn't feeding his dog this. Oddly enough I wouldn't mind trying that. This is funny on all sorts of levels. Is that voice over for real?
- June 21, 2008 at 9:20 PM
- Chef John said...
yes, for real real
- June 21, 2008 at 9:57 PM
I actually came across some of this guy's other videos once, and to add to the weird tool riff, he uses a short of weird meat hook to prick and flip his steaks in this grilled ribeye video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=vB16Dbjz8oo
Pretty weird stuff, but I guess that's how they do it better in Texas. - June 22, 2008 at 4:16 AM
- Connie T. said...
HE says "Does that look good or what?" I say What. All that work for bologna. He says "Get some toothpicks and ya got yerself some oraderves fer ya next party." Whee doggies, I want to go to his next party. Not.
- June 22, 2008 at 11:14 AM
I laughed and had to play it over when he said: "Uhh..whatever ya got in yur wood pile"
- June 23, 2008 at 4:02 AM
- Unknown said...
I've watched a couple of these videos. They remind me of the Miller High Life commercials. I loved those.
- June 23, 2008 at 5:37 AM
- Unknown said...
Is it possible this is somehow related to Webber grills?
- June 23, 2008 at 5:38 AM
What the?!
- June 23, 2008 at 9:06 AM
- Chef John said...
"related to Webber grills?"
Aweseome! I've actually created a conspiracy theory! I've always wanted to cause on of those. - June 23, 2008 at 11:32 AM
- Unknown said...
Although the BBQed bologna seems far fetched, the other recipes don't seem that bad. Nothing for Chef John to worry about, but some good ideas for BBQing.
- June 23, 2008 at 11:32 AM
- Unknown said...
What's the conspiracy theory? The Webber Grill bit?
- June 23, 2008 at 11:34 AM
- Unknown said...
But... do you get the correlation? Gruff man doing food simply? It seems right on track with the "Champagne of Beers" commercial.
- June 23, 2008 at 11:38 AM
- Unknown said...
Chef John, have you watched any other videos by the BBQ pit boys?
What are you thoughts?
If you don't post this or respond to it, could you send me an email with your answer. I think the boys are OK. Not great technically, but aren't most people? - June 23, 2008 at 11:47 AM
- Chef John said...
ryan, I thought you were implying the the clips were secretly sponsored by webber, so I was making a joke.
I have seen some of their clips. I encourage ALL online cooking videos. I think they do a great job, I just get a kick out of the voice over. And the whole bologna bbq is a surreal pleasure of the highest order. I hope they get lots of new fans from this post.
I do see the Miller similarities, but believe those to be coincidental. - June 23, 2008 at 12:23 PM
- Greg said...
Now just hold on there pilgrims...
The voice over may be cheesy but the dude is cooking with cast iron in some other vids.
We all know cast iron is the true and righteous way to make some good vittles. - June 23, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- Unknown said...
You know, I laughed at the voiceover too, but what the hell do I know? I'm in southern california. I tip my hat to this guy for creativity. You laugh now, but I bet he makes a mean steak.
- June 26, 2008 at 7:43 AM
- Chef John said...
I have nothing but love for the old guy.
- June 26, 2008 at 10:26 AM
- Unknown said...
That must be your friend there in the wood chipper.
- June 28, 2008 at 9:54 PM
I love all the clips with this guy........ Cool clips
- June 29, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Now that's a good ol' boy!
- February 11, 2009 at 1:02 AM
- Philbx1 said...
Now chef John, due to your posting of this video I have spent many hours watching http://www.youtube.com/user/BarbecueWeb videos (second only to your fantastic recipes of course :-).
Looks like these guys are also getting fairly popular now, and I'm hoping my postings to everyone I can think for both your site and theirs is helping.
Thanks again. - May 25, 2009 at 4:58 AM
- Lucia Kalinosky said...
Hey! I love BBQ web!
Mildly Offended. - January 15, 2010 at 9:17 PM
- KPeff said...
They did this BBQ meat loaf recipe that was just great. They basically filled a cookie sheet with ground beef, topped it with rub, crappy pre-shredded cheese, bbq sauce, and a cast iron skillet-ful of sausage, bacon, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and pineapple slices. Then they made huge, greasy burgers out of them. The best part was when they filled up the cutting board with raw veggies and used the tip of the serial killer knife to chop them all up.
Another time, they braised - in an aluminum pan filled with Kraft bbq sauce on the grill - a rack of country style ribs. - June 30, 2011 at 3:47 AM
- SeriousBBQ.nl said...
This guy played in ZZ-TOP! Really!
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If Greinke does to the Friars what he did to the Bucs, the Dodgers can win their second straight series. But the bats will have to stop wasting so many damn opportunities with men in scoring position. We have confidence in Zack. The bats? Let's just say we need a little more convincing.
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As mentioned in my Prada bag review, one of the design flaws with this line of bags is the less-structured base. Anything with a little bit of weight will cause the bottom middle to sag. This is not only unsightly, but also bad for the leather which may stretch out with use. I realized this after seeing a lady with an overflowing Prada Saffiano tote – the base looked so saggy and the bottom of the sides had so many stretchmarks that I felt sorry for the poor bag.
I was first exposed to the concept of base shapers when my pre-owned LV speedy came with one inside. The purpose of these is so that the weight of the contents can push down on the bag evenly, versus at a concentrated point. I initially went the DIY route and simply cut a piece off a cardboard box. This works just fine if the cardboard is thick enough, but apparently being shorter in stature means others can easily peer into your open-top bag. After having to explain a few times why I had coarse cardboard lining a pricey tote, I decided to spend the $30 or so for a clear shaper.
After a little digging, I found out about this base shaper company from a Prada Saffiano thread on The Purse Forum. I have to admit, my first impression of the website was that it looked spam-y and I wasn't sure whether it was safe to transact on (Update: I'm now linking to their eBay store with verified customer reviews). This bag was also not listed as a pre-made style, so I contacted them about a custom one. Imagine my surprise when I received a completely unrelated message from the owner, saying that his fiancee was an EP fan and saw in my review that I needed a shaper. He patiently answered all of my "due diligence" questions and was receptive to feedback. I am happy with the product quality and the very responsive customer service, thus wanted to share on here. A few other notes:
– Their shapers come in 4 options: clear acrylic, mirror, red, and brown.
– I can only speak to the clear one, which is fairly lightweight (5 oz) & thin (3 mm) but durable. All the edges on mine were smoothly polished.
– Shaper prices start at $15 and go up to $30 for the biggest size. Shipping for most pre-made shapers is $3.50 domestic, and $11-$15 internationally. Custom-sized shaper shipping starts at $6.
– They strive to ship on the same business day for pre-made shapers, and have a 12-day turnaround for custom orders.
– Prada totes come in so many size options, but if you own this exact same bag (style BN2274), the measurements I provided were 12 and 9/16th inches x 5 and 5/16th inches. My shaper came out exactly per the measurements, and fits the bag nicely.


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