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Guest post by Ashley from Embracing Beauty
Christmas is great for spending time with friends and family, as well as giving gifts. Unfortunately, too many times, though, people don't properly plan ahead for it and they end up making a list of money mistakes.
The key to avoiding a holiday season that puts your bank account in the red is to start planning early. Here are my top 10 money-saving tips to help you steer clear of holiday debt and to get a good financial start to the new year:
- Develop a Christmas budget. Keep it separate from your regular budget. Start with how much you have to spend on Christmas gifts and from there list everyone you want to buy for, how much you can spend on them, gift ideas and places to find them. Purpose to only spend the money you have and when it's gone you stop buying. Millions of Americans are still paying off their credit cards from last Christmas, don't follow in their footsteps!
- Take inventory. Check your closet, under your bed, or anywhere you might have stashed your early purchases. Try to think back, did you stock up on leather gloves at last year's post-holiday sales? Check before buying more pairs.
- Host a card signing party. In lieu of gifts to friends, an easy way to save money at Christmas is to prepare holiday cards together. Ask each guest to bring cookies or an appetizer. You provide drinks, tables to write on, and a good supply of pens. It will be a fun way to socialize, brainstorm gift ideas, unwind, and fellowship together!
- Bring the envelopes, leave the credit cards. Allocate an amount of money for each gift and put that money into a separate envelope marked with the recipient's name. Leave your credit cards at home. Did you know that our brains actually feel pain when we spend cash? It's true! Spending with a check or debit card registers less pain and with a credit card almost no pain at all.
- Get creative. There are endless websites that can give you step-by-step instructions to make yummy desserts, gifts in a jar, or crafts to give your loved ones. Don't forget to search for free printable gift tags while you're at it!
- Consider drawing names. If you have a large family or a lot of people at the office to buy for suggest a name draw. You'd be surprised at how pleasant Christmas can be when you don't spend a ton of money and end up stressing yourself out trying to find the perfect gift for so many people.
- Avoid the pseudo-deal. Avoid the "Buy More, Save More" slogans, the "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" promotions, and the arbitrary limits on purchases. There are numerous other pseudo-deals out there and if you're not familiar with typical prices on these items, you may fall victim to the pseudo-deal.
- Don't buy for yourself. When you're shopping for gifts, it's easy to be tempted to buy things for yourself. Try to make this season about giving to others. It may also help to remember that the items you want now will likely be less expensive during the after-season sales!
- Give the gift of time. The gift of time and caring can mean much more than a present–for both giver and recipient. Shovel snow for elderly neighbors, or get a group together to surprise them with an old-fashioned caroling visit.
- Give practical gifts. Every year my grandmother gave me a toothbrush in my stocking. As a child, I'll admit, it wasn't the most exciting gift, but it was one that I would use. Even though it was a practical gift, it was still fun to open.
Last but not least, remember that the spirit of Christmas isn't about "stuff." You can have a giving spirit without having a maxed out credit card. Don't forget the reason for the season!
Ashley is very happily married and the mother to a beautiful little girl. She teaches couponing classes and authors the frugal blog, Embracing Beauty, where she encourages others to Embrace God's best for their finances, home, and life.
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December 09, 2011 at 03:02 pm
I think #8 may be one of the most important! All of the stores know that people have the weakness to buy for themselves, and they advertise to that purpose as well.
December 09, 2011 at 03:33 pm
The name-drawing idea is a great one! I had 35 cousins on one side of the family and drawing names as a kid was so much fun. That way, everybody had something to open on Christmas at Grandpa and Grandma's.
December 09, 2011 at 03:36 pm
"Our brains actually feel pain when we spend cash?" Would you like to back that up with some scientific research?
December 09, 2011 at 06:08 pm
Mine certainly doesn't! If I spend all the cash I have, there's always an ATM right around the corner.
December 09, 2011 at 06:15 pm
I found this article: http://www.creditcardguide.com/creditcards/credit-cards-general/spend-credit-cards-194/
It's based on a study of only 26 adults that were given $20 each in cash.
December 09, 2011 at 06:08 pm
December 09, 2011 at 03:42 pm
Great ideas. Developing a budget and staying in it in one of the best, but most difficult ones to do. It is tempting to go over when you are in the stores and see all the fun stuff while you are listening to happy Christmas music. This year we have cut our Christmas expenses by 66 percent because of some unexpected expenses, and it has been a challenge for me to cut back so much. But, I am staying in my budget and staying out of the stores except for buying what is on a list that we need. We are trying to find other things to do during the holiday season and spending time making cookies and breads together to bring to friends and those in need. It is so easy to focus on ourselves and not think about the many people who don't have a family to spend Christmas with and won't get any gifts from anyone. Cutting back has helped me to focus more on the real meaning of Christmas.
December 09, 2011 at 03:47 pm
Great ideas! But I would add that before giving a homemade sweet treat or cookie mix, make sure you know the gift will really be appreciated, rather than just a cost cutting strategy for the gift giver. Many, many people have dietary issues and simply won't want the sweet treats. This includes teachers, who get overwhelmed by the candies, cookies, cookie mix in a jar, and similar items that are so popular.
December 09, 2011 at 11:08 pm
I would second that. We have recently had to go gluten free for medical reasons and it seems like every (not really but feels that way) Christmas treat has flour or some other gluten in it.
December 09, 2011 at 11:08 pm
December 09, 2011 at 03:56 pm
Lots of great ideas. We also buy discounted gift cards from places like cardpool or plastic jungle which helps control costs (no "leakage" for a couple bucks above a budget plus you save a few percent on the cards).
December 09, 2011 at 04:02 pm
All good ideas! If you give the gift of time make sure it is for a specific time. For our last anniversary my husband's family all gave us baby sitting certificates and a promise of them taking us out to dinner. It's been almost a year, no dinners yet, and I found it very hard to ask for my "gift" of babysitting, so that has happened only twice. Don't make someone ask for their gift!
December 09, 2011 at 04:34 pm
I agree that for some using cash will help curb the spending. Though I've always found it more difficult to account for cash. It seems to vanish from my husband's wallet. But I've developed a discipline of inputting purchases into my financial spreadsheet immediately rather than wait for the credit card bill at the end of the month. I also show money spent in red. I like seeing a healthy black number, the larger the better at the bottom of each column, including the Christmas budget. Red numbers are never good and I definitely find the use of color helps. Plus, if I have over spent in a particular category it forces me to move money from another one (such as Fun or savings for future vacations or purchases) and feel the pain of losing ground saving for something I wanted. I find that making a realistic budget in advance is the real key and that sticking to it is just as easy for me with a credit card than with cash, perhaps even more so.
December 09, 2011 at 05:39 pm
I agree we use credit cards to pay for almost everything. We always pay the balance and enjoy getting cash back bonus for the purchases that we have made. Credit cards don't have to be a naughty word just like any thing you have to be responsible when using them. I know some people who use cash/envelope system but don't seem to save any money. the key is to know what you spend and keep track of it. I also enjoy spoiling my chidren and christmas and I am able to do this and stay with in a reasonable budget. I also have to say that I do buy things for myself at this time just because I am alone and can try things on. Moms need to look good too.
December 09, 2011 at 06:26 pm
I found myself nodding along in agreement as I read your post. Credit cards get a bad rap because of careless people…but not all of us are that way! I also love to indulge my kids at Christmas! They are only little once, and if they weren't appreciative or grateful, I wouldn't.
Merry Christmas!
December 09, 2011 at 06:26 pm
December 09, 2011 at 05:56 pm
I totally agree. I know that "cash only" works well for many people, but definitely not all! My husband and I are MUCH more disciplined using credit cards than cash. We live well below our means using credit cards which are always paid in full every month, never a late fee or interest in over 20 years of marriage.
We are all created differently, and I think that sometimes those who promote the cash only/envelope system forget that. For those it works for (Dave Ramsey and his followers) great, but money management is not a one size fits all.
December 09, 2011 at 08:23 pm
I could have written your response, almost word-for-word, Lynn! (except that my husband and I haven't been married 20 years yet)
Right out of college I moved overseas and lived in a culture where very, very few places took credit cards or checks – so everything was paid for in cash. I once carried the equilivent of over $800 cash from the bank to my travel agent's office to pay for a plane ticket – and was nervous the entire time. I now don't like having more than about $20 in my purse at any time.
And, because we pay our credit cards off in full every month, the rewards we get back really is "free money"
December 09, 2011 at 08:23 pm
December 10, 2011 at 12:21 am
I also agree that it is harder for me to account for cash. When I used my bank card regularly, I always kept track of my deposits and spending. Then I started using my credit cards to get the cash back. I can keep track of and review my purchases as well as make some money using my cards. We pay our credit cards off monthly. When I have money I seem to forget how and where I spent the money. Some people may keep track of their cash spending, but I do not. I also feel very uncomfortable having any larger sums of money in my purse. I try to carry around $20 cash for smaller after coupon purchases, but much more than that goes right to the bank. My husband works as a sheriff's deputy and he would also agree carrying around a lot of cash is a bad idea.
December 09, 2011 at 05:39 pm
December 09, 2011 at 05:59 pm
"Take inventory" is such a good tip! I've made it a habit to pick up gifts throughout the year whenever I stumble across killer deals. My problem is I *think* I remember what's in the gift closet, but I was really surprised when I peeked into it before I headed out Christmas shopping. There was so much good stuff there I'd completely forgotten I'd bought already!
At least I saw the already-purchased gifts before I spent more money!
December 09, 2011 at 06:12 pm
So true. This happens to me with clothes I've bought or been given for the kids. Every time I think that I'm going to juggle things to make the clothing budget stretch, I look in my inventory and find that we need a lot less than I had expected!
December 09, 2011 at 08:52 pm
I buy things throughout the year too. I have shelves in my laundry room where I hide my stash in boxes. I also have a draft email where I keep track of the different things I buy for each person on my list. All I have to do is look at my list and I know what I've bought each person.
December 10, 2011 at 02:27 pm
Knowing what I had already used to be a problem for me. I would buy things and stash them, then feel ridiculous when I realized how many things I had purchased for my kids, then forgot about. So, I started keeping an inventory notebook. Now, when I buy something, I write it down in my inventory notebook before I stash it, so I know what I have. I think it's already saved me money this year! I also think it will be helpful when I start wrapping presents. I won't worry that I forgot about something I bought, because I can check things off my list as I take them out of their hiding spots.
December 09, 2011 at 06:12 pm
December 09, 2011 at 09:36 pm
What wonderful and practical ideas! Christmas should not be a stressful time of year. Instead it should be about Christ's birth. The entertainment world around us has insisted that Americans are not living up to their Christmas duty unless they have boughten the latest fashion trends and toys and/or have maxed out their credit cards. As Disciples of Christ we should not fall prey to this way of thinking instead glorify the real reason for the season.
December 09, 2011 at 09:43 pm
Same here. I love making a list.
December 09, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Some very good suggestions. May I also add "Start Early" to this list. I start my Christmas Spreadsheet in the summer, so I have months to think of a thoughtful gift AND find it at a good price. (Over the course of 6 months, the thing you want is bound to go on sale!) This saves me from buying for the sake of buying just to have something for that person, and also allows me to make the most of my budget.
December 09, 2011 at 11:58 pm
I give the gift of soup to our friends and neighbors. I make several large batches, freeze the soup in large Glad containers (they have the red tops..very holidayish) and deliver them on the 23rd. Everyone loves it! There's nothing like a great pot of soup on a cold winter's night, especially after all that holiday food and right at your fingertip. What woman wouldn't like a night off from cooking? Best of all, I can make it several weeks in advance so as not to interfere with holiday festivities.
December 10, 2011 at 09:08 am
With regard to number 8 I find a great way to get around this is to plan to buy yourself a hot chocolate or a fancy coffee drink. I try to redeem a Starbucks gift card or something similar from one of my survey sites a few months before Christmas then I hold on to it. I do a lot of my shopping online but usually make one or two big trips into stores. If I know I am going shopping I put it in my purse and if I get an overwhelming urge to buy myself something I just stop in Starbucks. The $3 comes off of a gift card, not my pocket and it takes away the urge to buy myself a $40 sweater just because it is festive.
I also save money by budgeting what I can afford with cash and then any gift cards I earn with swagbucks or other rewards sites add to that. I always end up with money leftover that way which is a great way to start the new year. The leftover budget money is my gift to myself toward what ever financial goal I am working on.
December 12, 2011 at 12:03 am
I also wrote a post about saving money this Christmas HERE http://shopaholicsavers.com/?p=1415
Christmas is one of the most fun time of the year but it doesn't have to cost a lot! I have a great time looking for bargains!
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VOLUME 13 — NUMBER 45 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1973 — PHONE — M9-5«C1 — U No Amwer 459-09M or 459I4S6 fra:;:: parl^e:: PO 192 HUMTLEY, ILL 10 PAGES <«E SLRE YOU ARE RIGHT, THEN GO AHEAD" — Dairtd Orodkalt It oairta.var Cong. R. MtCldry !n Huntley Feb. 15 pn Thursday, Feb. 15th Con^vss- man R<*ert McCtory will be in Huntley. The Congressman will speak to schdot cMldren at Sk. Mary's Catholic Churdh, at 4:00 P.M. Father L. D. Day, paator of the church, invites aH Children, of the community, their parents and in¬ terested friends to oooie and meet the Congressman, i^egardless of what church they attend. It looks like anotiier tornado hit the area, but it didtft It is pte- tuies of the Hanna Wilkin.s home located on Route 20 near Hamp¬ shire. According to an interview with Fred Dierdick, Huntley, refc tive of the victims, a semi-truck struck this home at about 3 A.M., Friday, Feb. 2. The semi was traveling South on Route 20 going toward Elgin, Diedrick said. It went over the yard and struck the side of the house and "ran strai^t tlirough tho house." Eight mem¬ bers of the family were sleeping in the 'house at the time. Herbert Kunde, 55, and his wife. Norma. 48, and throe of their soa-i, Daryl 20, I>ale 17 and Douglas 13, were thrown to tho top of the truck as it tore out the second story floor. They rode on top of the Continued on Page Two TRUCK THRU HOUSE Annual Grade Tournament Now Being Played The l&th annual Huntley grade s<-hool tournament sponsored by the Huntley Lions dub is now being held, and will conclude with cham- pkmship games played on Wednos- daj', February 14th. Fifth and sixth prade and 7th and 8th grade teams aro participating in the compoti- ti<jn. The teams are St. Pafs, Hamp- .¦ihire, Woodstock, St. Thomas, St. Lawrence, St. Joseph's, St. Mary's Olid Huntley. Preliminary play-offs were held Monday throu^ 7 Wed^- iies<iay of this week, wilth champ«c«t- ship games being held on Tuesdiay, February 13, at 8:30 P.M. and Wed¬ nesday, Feb. 14 commencing at 6 P.M. Tho winners of the preliniin- ary game in the 7th an4 Sth grade series will be held on Tuesday, Feh. 13th at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. The wimiers of the prellminiary game of the 5th and 6th grades wcie played on Wednesday, Feb. 7th. Minutes Qf Regular Board Meeting Of Huntley Park District Tile regular meeting of the Hurit- Icy Park Distriot Board was held on Wednesday, January 24th, 1973 at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Parisek with Commissicmers Deicke, Mackeben, Parisek, Ream and Tures present. Al.so in attendance wene Mr. Everett Scheflow and Mr. W. F. Wetzel. The Secreitary was asked to read the minutes of the previous meeting of 1-3-73, after which a motion was made by Mr. Ream, seconded by Mr. Mackeben, to approve the min¬ utes as readu All Commissioner voted aye and the motion carried. The Treasurers report was then prosented, showing ;i balance in the Continued on Page Two PARK BOARD MEETING a^Villag« Ids Regular Meet monthly meeting of the Hunt- loy Village board was held rebruary lst*\in the board room of the Vil- lafreMHaJl. President Enstrom, clerk Ei>^ ;om, trustees Ackman, O'Con- noB i Olhaber, and Cole were pre- sen>v Tnistee Zimmerman was ab¬ sent. Attorney Bill Caldwell gave the board legai advice in his brotiier Michael's absence. Following the readirjg of the min¬ utes of the previous meeting ond the Treasurer's report, the board; recognized Mr. Ronald Jirik, presi¬ dent of the Board of Education and Ml. LeRoy Marks, superintendent of Schools. Mr. Jirik and Mr. Marks prcsentod the following recommen¬ dation to the Village Board for VILLAGE BOARD MEETING Continued on Page Two Candidates File ; Village and TownMp Clerk Rich¬ ard Enstrom annoumed thai <he following oandidates hare filed. Candidates ffling for position on the village board are: People's Party, PresldcBt, Don¬ ald Enstrom; Clerit, RKhard En¬ strom; For trustee, James CCoanor, Art Wicke and Duke Manning. Independenrt: Ticket: For Trustee, Rev. Robert Franks, Citizens Party: For trustee, Don Tessmer and Paul Ziller. Running for Grafton Townedtip are: People's Party, S4qiervisK)r Ho- ward Ruth; Town Cleric, Richard Enstrom; Assessor, Virginia Bnms- ohon; AuditiKS, Hogrd Sctaiatdt. Jim Sohultz, Dave OUfaam and RMa- ald Pierce. On an Indepeodeafc tkke^ Les¬ lie Neison of CryMat Lake, far «»• ProclanMktion <. . WHEREAS, ths OoBgreas of the United States has reoognized tbe growing and Imperiiive need for V'ocational Education and has pro- \-iirled broader conoe^ of oanaer cduoaUon to prepare individuals for tbe world et work; and WHEREAS, throush th«iiKRva»> ed emphasis on preparine !»< dividuBls to enter employiflwt, many new piogiaim «re now avatt* able to asaiet indivkluah In nmdtit'- ing their occnpatioml goaki; aaS" WHEREAS, oaa week in Fthnm/f hap. been set aside by (woelaoMIr tion of the Oovemor a< flUams aa Vocational EduoMtioa Week; md WHEREAS, the uMnts sbbmbs ol this endeavM- rests with each and every bidividual who i»' eon- cetned with pnyvIdlnK tnaiain( a|^ pcrtunltlee thrpu^ a comfttiaenr- sive educational cuirknilum for all students; and WHEREAS, VocatkMial Educa- tkm serves high sdiooi youth as well as adults in preparinf them for occupatntes in Agrkutture, BO*- iness and OCRca. MBaiteCinc anl DisMfaHlfMet Home EoonoiBiGS aod T-- rrni. "-r- aad lialaatttMK, HmWi Oosapatioas. Alts, TedK^Bai Filisrtns ttwDtti^ tha aflSHtr c< sesaatv ± No Lions Club Meeting Mr Charles Lamb, Secretary d Huntley Lion's dub announced to¬ day there will be no Lion's «dub meeting next Tuesday, February 13th. The meeting was cancelled duo to the 18th antuai grade schoot tournament sponsored by the local club. The members of this ouganl- zation as in years past wiQ be work¬ ing at the tournament. The next meeting of the Hiaitley Lions wHl be Feb. 27th. Inservice Day February 9, 1973 is an Inservice day. School will be in session from 8:25 a.m. to 12 noon. ta n6w, THEREFCMftE, I, Donald Enstrom, Mayw of the Vlllase of Huntley, <k> hereby pAwlaim Feb^ ruary 11 thuough 17, 1973, as VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK in the Viliage of Huntley and urge all citizens of this gretk conununity to visit their local Vo¬ cational EducaticHi Sichools and pragrams thereby making theml- selves better acqnainted withi the services offeied by these dedkaat- ed insititutions to the extent that each citizen can beeeSt from these services. in Witness Whereof, I have hen unto set my hand and caused <ha Seal ot the ViUage of Huntley, to be affixed this 1st day of February, 1973. DONALD ENSTROM. Mayor 1973 Redshin Varsity Bashethall Team No School There will be no school February 12, 1973. This is a legal holiday for schools — Linc<to's birthday. ctyne Studio
Object Description
Title | The Huntley Farmside |
Date | 1973-02-08 |
Month | 02 |
Day | 08 |
Year | 1973 |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 45 |
Decade | 1970-1979 |
Creator | The Huntley Farmside |
Coverage | Huntley, Illinois, United States |
Description | Weekly Newspaper from the Huntley Area Public Library Collection |
Subject | Newspaper Archives |
Rights | This material may be protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S. Code). |
Publisher | This Collection was digitized and loaded into CONTENTdm by OCLC Preservation Service Center (Bethlehem, PA) for the Huntley Area Public Library |
Source | Reproduction of library's print newspaper archives |


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Harriet and Isabella: Summary and book reviews of Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O'Brien
There are many good reasons to recommend this book but perhaps it's greatest strength is that through the skillful characterization of Harriet and Isabella I could understand why each one felt the way she did. Their actions seem perfectly justified based on the background we are given in their formative years, not only as individuals but as the role they played within the family unit. It's amazing that against the broad background of sweeping historical events, O'Brien's attention to personal and intimate details is what puts the reader exactly where they want to be--immersed in a great story. (Reviewed by Vy Armour). Full Review (1228 words). Media Reviews
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NFL Picks Week 10: These 5 Home Teams Are Sure to Cover the Spread
By (Correspondent) on November 8, 2011
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On tap for Week 10 of the NFL season are a few bettor-friendly games that should be guaranteed shoo-ins.
The performances of these home teams will confirm the odds set in Vegas.
Unfortunately for a few of these home teams, they are the underdogs, so their poor or underachieving play will be vital for these games to cover the spread. And look for the favorites at home to do their part as well.
These odds are taken from Vegasinsider.com
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (IND +3)
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The Indianapolis Colts are bad. Really bad. Like "0-9 after their Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons" bad.
Their struggles have obviously been well documented with the injury to Peyton Manning.
I think the three-point spread is safe against any team—even against a Jacksonville Jaguars team that has struggled as well.
Look for Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew to have a big game against the second-worst run defense in the league. Also look for the Jaguars' eighth-best pass defense to cause havoc on Curtis Painter, who has struggled mightily all season long.
It will be more heartbreak in Indy.
Prediction: Jaguars 21, Colts 16
Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB +3)
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After last year's 10-6 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were expected to be extremely dangerous threats in the NFC South.
Although they have had wins this season against the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, they have also been very inconsistent this year at 4-4. One of their losses to the San Francisco 49ers was a downright pathetic performance, losing 48-3.
The Houston Texans, on the other hand, have played well almost all year. They are in control of the AFC South with a 6-3 record, and the division is theirs to lose. Even without star wide receiver Andre Johnson, the Texans are putting points on the board with major help from their fantasy football monster running back Arian Foster.
Look for Foster to have his way against the Bucs, who are ranked 26th against the run.
The defense has also played extremely well. It is ranked second against the pass and fourth against the run, so it should hinder Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman and running back LeGarrette Blount.
Prediction: Texans 31, Bucs 21
St. Louis Rams at Cleveland Browns (CLE -2.5)
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This matchup is not the game of the week by any stretch of the imagination, but it could be a good game to bet on the spread.
This has been a tough season for both the St. Louis Rams and the Cleveland Browns, but much more disappointing for the Rams, who had very high expectations after finishing 7-9 with then-rookie quarterback Sam Bradford.
They are currently 1-7, six games behind the first-place 49ers and out of the playoff race a little more than halfway through the season.
Just when you may have thought the Rams were turning things around with a surprising 31-21 victory over the New Orleans Saints, they lost to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime.
The Browns have been miserable on offense and are in even worse position with Peyton Hillis out indefinitely.
Despite their struggles on offense, the Browns pass defense is currently the best in the NFL, which is not good news for a Rams team that has been held to 10 points or fewer four times through the first nine weeks.
Although Steven Jackson should have a big game, I am taking the Browns at the "Dawg Pound."
Prediction: Browns 24, Rams 20
Baltimore Ravens at Seattle Seahawks (SEA +7)
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The Seattle Seahawks have played miserably, along with the rest of the NFC West (minus the 49ers, of course).
The Seahawks are 2-6 after losing to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, while the Ravens are 6-2 after an impressive comeback win against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
These teams are seemingly headed in opposite directions.
Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has been unimpressive all year, and this will continue in his Week 10 matchup against one of the top defenses in the NFL.
Don't expect the "12th man" in Seattle to help the Seahawks too much against a strong and confident Ravens team.
Prediction: Ravens 27, Seahawks 14
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (GB -13.5)
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The defending Super Bowl champs have had a great season up to this point.
Standing at 8-0, the Green Bay Packers are the team to beat in the NFL.
The Minnesota Vikings' season has been full of frustration and blown leads. They have even replaced their starting quarterback, Donovan McNabb, with rookie Christian Ponder.
Although Ponder has played pretty well in two starts under center, it won't be nearly enough to help the Vikings against the scary Packers offense.
The Pack's high-powered offense has caused defensive coordinators throughout the NFL to lose sleep.
Expect Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Packers wideouts Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson to have big games against the 30th-ranked Vikings pass defense.
Rodgers will light up the scoreboard once again in this matchup at Green Bay.
Prediction: Packers 34, Vikings 17
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A few nights ago before bed I had ESPN on in the background. I wasn't paying much attention until I heard a familiar voice telling a familiar story. I looked up to see Kohl Crecelius (younger brother of my very close friend Landon) talking about his organization, Krochet Kids International (KKi), on a nationally televised commercial for Bing. I sat up in my chair and put down what I was reading or eating.
Several years ago, Landon told me about his little brother and their high school friends who thought it would be funny and awesome to start crocheting winter hats like it was their job, or like they were elderly women. They mostly did it to come up with extra-fresh steeze for the terrain park at Schweitzer Mountain, but they got good enough and fast enough to start selling their surplus hats to friends. They made enough cash to buy a hot air balloon ride for their prom dates. I have an early model buried somewhere in my closet.
As these kids grew up, Landon kept me up on their zany adventures. In college and the years that followed, they developed the idea of transforming their crocheting business into a sustainable organization to empower women in Uganda, offering a way to rise out of poverty, provide for their families, and learn business skills. This idea has worked. A lot. But only because Kohl and his posse have also worked. A lot.
Let me tell you something about the Crecelius fellas, and this may seem irrelevant. They are really, really, ridiculously good looking. I'm not talking regular good-looking. I'm talking about dreamy. For a generation of north-Spokane males, growing up around these golden boys was not easy, because the rest of us looked Gareth-esque in comparison whenever they came around. With their ectomorphic physiques and their dazzling smiles, and so on. I'm not exaggerating or making anything up when I say that Lady Gaga literally gained a crush on Landon after simply seeing a picture of him. True and long and recent story.
But the thing I've loved about every update I hear on KKi is that their accomplishments have not come from having good hair and a good idea, but from years of gritty, detail-heavy work. This has not been what you would expect from well-meaning, fashionable surfer/skier types whose interest in their product started almost ironically. This is not a flash-in-the-pan project. It seems they counted the cost and are just plain-old doing what it takes to create and run a legitimate NGO. Over time, they asked people who know what they are doing to come alongside them, and then they took the time to just start knowing what they are doing themselves.
About a year ago, I interviewed Kohl about his experiences, because I'd love to someday tell KKi's story as part of the Beyond the Bracelet book. What struck me most was his passion and insight for how to integrate the stories of individual Ugandan women into the ways consumers enjoy KKi's products. He was on the verge of having his tiny dream hit the shelves at Nordstrom's and enter into partnerships with major companies like Volcom. But he wasn't talking about that. He was talking about how to continually innovate and create new alternatives to the faceless injustice that is woven into a lot of the apparel we wear every day. And it's not only to make a statement. "Buy a hat, change a life" is actually that simple, and Kohl's voice echoed the fact that he knows some of those lives personally.
I want to keep hearing about and learning from the guys and gals at KKi, because I think they are doing good things right. And their story keeps adding chapters—they just announced that the first hats from their new facility in Peru will be available soon.


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There was extreme cold and a lot of snow along the shores of Lake Huron, including in snowy Walkerton.
Two fires in less than 24 hours have gutted several businesses in St. Thomas, Ont.
Months after the only grocery store in Seaforth, Ont. burned to the ground, shoppers were back inside the brand new shop.
Durham, Ont. is getting into the holiday spirit with the lighting of the Heritage Walkway Bridge.
Get a first-hand look at the passport of a German soldier in the Second World War, that found its way to St. Thomas, Ont.
The CTV London crew was at Victoria Park to bring viewers the Lighting of the Lights on Friday night.
Businesses say the idea of Black Friday shopping is starting to take off in London.
A tractor trailer rollover closed access to the eastbound Highway 401 from Wellington Road on Tuesday.
Parts of the City of London saw snowfall in the range of 60 centimetres over the weekend, while others areas saw very little.
CTV's Cara Campbell is along for the ride as 80 children with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses spent the day at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
The Black Creek Bridge has been renamed in honour of fallen OPP Const. Sam Ankenmann.
Police are calling a fire at an automotive business in London, Ont. suspicious.
An early blanket of snow caught many drivers off guard, but Londoners were ready with their cameras!
Across Canada and here in southwestern Ontario, people gathered to pay their respects to Canadian veterans.
Southwestern Ontario residents woke up to the first big snowfall of the year on Friday, Nov. 8.
St. Thomas police arrested a 31-year-old man after a 14-hour standoff.
London police and EMS respond after an inmate was found dead outside the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre.
The London Lightning are visiting half-a-dozen area schools this week, giving away about 3,000 tickets to Saturday's home opener.
Parts of southwestern Ontario have seen their first accumulation of snow of the season.
Take a peek at some of the adorable and talented critters at this year's London Pet Show at the Western Fair.
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Here comes the sun.....
I know this is a cover. I know the Beetles original is being heralded for being "the best".
But I love a little Colby Caillat, and I love this song and I love love love that we are finally getting into a little bit of spring in the air and some sunny sunshine rays.
And I love that I can smell the promise of summer.......
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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AFTER fighting his way back into the NSW Origin side after his snubbing last year, Test prop Brent Kite is the subject of speculation in Britain that this year's series could be his last after being linked with a move to Super League.
Kite, who has another two seasons to run on his Sea Eagles contract, is reportedly being targeted by Hull FC along with Sea Eagles captain and halfback Matt Orford.
Hull are believed to be keen on Kite after missing out on Queensland forward Michael Crocker due to visa problems.
Manly officials last night said they were unaware of the bid for Kite but Orford is off contract and is believed to also be in the sights of a number of other English clubs, including Wigan and Warrington.
"It doesn't surprise me because they are both great players and an integral part of our team," Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn said. "Obviously Matt is going to attract offers from other clubs because he is off contract but to the best of my knowledge there is nothing happening with Brent and we wouldn't want to lose either of them."
The Herald last night was unable to contact Kite as he is in camp with the NSW team.
But the 28-year-old Clive Churchill Medal winner as man-of-the-match in last year's grand final had earlier said he was looking forward to Wednesday night's opening Origin match after fearing he would again miss out on selection due to Manly's poor form this season.
"I always thought I could get back here but it sort of happened that I didn't feel I had been going real good," he said. "I think it's mainly for my experience that I've gotten back into the side and hopefully I can go well."
Kite is one of just five NSW players who has tasted Origin series success with Luke Bailey, Luke Lewis, Craig Wing and Jamie Lyon having also lifted the shield.
"The first series I played we won and probably you don't appreciate how hard it is to win an Origin series and we certainly found out the last two years," said Kite.


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John Paine Collection
The John Paine collection comprises four stock books holding around 500 albumen prints, with some hand-coloured; three panorama photographs; four medals and two pictorial booklets, showing John Paine's work as a professional photographer mainly in the 1880s and 1890s. The content is mainly views of Sydney and NSW, tourist landscapes including Jenolan Caves, and a series of studio portraits of Aborigines.
John Paine (1833-1908) was born in England. He worked as a photographer around Tamworth from about 1869 to 1874. Paine married Mary Baker in Waterloo Sydney in 1874. In 1875 he established a photographic studio at 96 Elizabeth street, Waterloo, Sydney, advertising views of the city and Blue Mountains for sale. In 1879 he exhibited at the Sydney International Exhibition where he won a silver medal. He photographed the Commonwealth Federation streets in 1901.
His pacific photographs relate to the voyage of the HMS Espiegle. Paine gave instruction in photography to a petty officer and leading seaman, and left a camera and dry plates on board. (SMH 4 October 1883 p.6)
Collection details
- Album [stock book] 'Pictorial photographs New South Wales HP82.39.1-122
c1880-1900; 122 prints; prints removed from album and stored separately - Album [stock book] 'Paine's Pictorial Photograph New South Wales' HP82.39.402-30; 601-804
c1880-1901; 291 prints; prints removed from album and stored separately - Album [Commonwealth celebrations]HP82.40.1-18
1901; 18 prints - Album [stock book] 'Paine's Pictorial Photographs of Colored Views' HP82.40
c1880; 33 prints; prints removed from album and stored separately [numbered between 601-764] - Album Pacific scrapbook HP82.41.1-39
c1890; 39 prints; prints removed from album and stored separately - Panoramas (2) 6 part b) 3 part, hand coloured
- Publications (two) – 'Pictorial Photographs of New South Wales'
- Medals [4] HP82.42
1. Silver medal from Calcutta International Exhibition 1883-84
2. Bronze medal from Sydney International Exhibition 1879
3. Bronze medal from Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886
4. Brass medal from International and Colonial Exhibition Amsterdam 1883
Macleay Museum: HP82.39 to HP82.42
Design and Art Australia Online http://www.daao.org.au/
Catherine Snowden, John Paine Landscape Photographs c1880 (exhibition catalogue, Macleay Museum 1984)


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As we deepen our commitment to children's education, we also acknowledge that food security is still a significant issue for some of our scholars. Many of our children have HIV positive parents, siblings, or are HIV positive themselves. These children need additional food and medical support. It is very important that we help to provide these things. It literally might mean the difference between life and death. Last year we spent $2500 on food packs for families in need. We anticipate the cost will be about the same in 2013.
Tutorial Support
In our last newsletter we highlighted the 2012 Incentive Program, which includes mandatory extra lessons for students in their first year with us, all grade 7 and form 4 students preparing for national exams, and any C4C students who are falling behind in school. For those students who are performing well, tutoring is available if they request it. Since implementing this program, we have noticed tremendous improvements, both in actual grades and in the confidence level of our students. In 2013, we are looking for donors who are interested in supporting the cost of these extra lessons. The total cost in 2012 was just over $5000 and we expect it to be about the same in 2013.
Giving Back Fund
The desire to give back and to help others is what we hope to instill in every C4C scholar. To this end, we fund several projects each year that will help support the spirit of giving. In 2012 we supported Jane's idea to run a leadership camp for teens. Later, we set aside funds for Marlon to begin a soccer team that would target Norton youth who had just graduated from school. Each of these projects had a budget of under $500 and offered our scholars opportunities to begin strengthening their leadership skills. We would like to encourage this and feel that a formal application process and fund may encourage others to follow in the footsteps of these leaders. Please consider making a donation to the Giving Back Fund this year!
"Women's Pride Washable Pads"
Bridget McBride helped a group of teenage girls develop "Real Pads for Real Women" during her trip in August 2010. After learning that disposable feminine hygiene products were often prohibitively expensive, Bridget researched a company called Lunapads to see how washable pads might be made. With videos and patterns she taught girls how to sew their own reusable cloth pads. The girls, and all the older women in the community were quick to point out the economic and hygienic advantages of a reusable, washable product.
Read more about the girls' group and/or make a donation that will help them to purchase additional sewing machines or materials. You can also contact us if you are interested in purchasing a shipment of pads to sell at your college, church or in your community.
Together We Can — Youth Sports Project
In the past, UNICEF provided funding for a program called Young People We Care (YPWC), which supported established youth groups and encouraged them to help in their communities, while also incorporating HIV education and life skills training. Though no longer funded, Tsungirirai's youth have expressed interest in continuing the mission of the project under the new name "Together We Can." Building off the success of the soccer team, they have requested funding for sports equipment and hope to build a community basketball and volleyball court where they can sponsor community basketball and volleyball competitions. During the sports sessions, likely to be held on weekends, the youth would receive information on HIV/AIDS, and sexual and reproductive health from project officers or clinic nurses.
Ann Humphrey, of Medfield, MA and Reebok , have already made a large donation of basketballs and basketball shoes.


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Before you install this service pack there are some very important things to understand. In this mail I'll try to provide you with the resources you need to be successful in your updates. It is essential that you understand the appropriate links, and thoroughly read the guidance and test out the patch in a separate environment prior to a production rollout.
I also encourage everyone to attend the Project 2007 Service Pack 2 Overview webcast scheduled forApril 29 at 8 am Pacific Time, and April 30 at 5 pm Pacific Time (webcast details are posted onEPMConnect). Adrian Jenkins and Christophe will cover the following topics during the webcast: SP2 Overview, April Cumulative Update Overview, Deployment Best Practices, Next Steps, Questions and Answers.
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BICC offers advisory services. This service section is another fundamental pillar in the implementation of its Mission Statement "Facilitating peace, security and development". BICC's advisory competence has been particularly sought after in the fields of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former military personnel, civilian components of peace-building missions, crisis management and post-crisis assistance as well as small arms control. BICC is implementing projects on behalf of international and bilateral development organizations (such as GIZ, KfW Development Bank, EUROPEAID and UNDP), as well as directly on behalf of donor governments (Germany, Canada, UK). BICC's advisory services include background analyses, feasibility and evaluation studies, training and expert workshops as well as the provision of long-term and short-term experts.
Since 2007, a special focus lies on assistance to the Demobilization, Disarmament and Reintegration (DDR) program, as well as in technical support to the Bureau for Community Security and Arms Control in South Sudan. These projects are funded by the German Foreign Office and KfW Development Bank.
- Global Militarization Index (GMI)
- Database arms export: 170 countries
- Support for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) in South Sudan (Capacity-building component)
- Improvements in SALW and ammunition storage in the Republic of South Sudan in 2012
- Interactive Guide on small arms and light weapons (SALW)
- Analysis on MANPADS
- Consultancy on regional resource governance in Sierra Leone and neighboring states
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- Small arms survey in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Security, armaments and development in countries receiving German arms exports
- Evaluation of the DD&R process in Liberia
- Demobilization and disarmament in Colombia
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Prospective study of the Perigree system for the management of cystocoeles - medium-term follow up
Rane, Ajay, Kannan, Kurinji, Barry, Christopher, Balakrishnan, Siva, Lim, Yik, and Corstiaans, Audrey (2008) Prospective study of the Perigree system for the management of cystocoeles - medium-term follow up. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 48 (4). pp. 427-432.
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2008.00858.x
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Objectives: the Perigee transobturator cystocoele repair system (AMS) was designed and first used in Townsville, Australia. This prospective study evaluates the efficacy and safety of this device for the management of cystocoeles.
Methods: patients who underwent surgery with the Perigee system between March 2004 and December 2005 were reviewed. Patients who consecutively presented to our clinic with a stage 3 cystocoele or above were given information regarding the Perigee mesh surgery. Those who consented were included in our study. The study involved a questionnaire and POPQ assessment pre- and postoperatively at six weeks, three months, six months, 12 months and subsequently biannually.
Results: a total of 70 patients underwent surgery with the Perigee system between March 2004 and December 2005. There were no life-threatening complications with the procedure. Five (7.1%) patients were found to have small mesh extrusion through the vagina, and three (4.28%) patients had recurrence of stage 2 cystocoele.
Discussion/Conclusion: on medium-term evaluation (18 to 36 months) of the Perigee system the results seem very encouraging. The morbidity is minimal, as is the recurrence and mesh extrusion rate.
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Dear friends and neighbours,
I am delighted to have this opportunity to share my thoughts with you on the City of Markham's official website.
I have had the honour and responsibility of representing you for more than two years now. I am happy to report that my nineteen years of community volunteerism, coupled with my work experience as a Markham entrepreneur, have enabled me to serve you well.
I have done a lot of careful listening to you, by phone, by email or face-to-face. I am here FOR you and BECAUSE OF you. Markham is a diverse, dynamic, desirable Canadian community and together we can ensure our community's future remains that way.
Diversity is reflected in Markham and in the faces of my Ward 6 constituents, who come from all walks of life. One of the many things that I enjoy about my work is this diversity. For example one day I am working on playground project for our little ones, such as the Angus Glen Community Park, and the next day I am advocating for our senior population by increasing their recreational opportunities such as pickle ball and karaoke.
I also expend a lot of energy dealing with transit and transportation issues. One of the costs of living in a booming community like Markham is traffic gridlock. That is why a project like widening Warden Avenue between 16th and Major Mackenzie is essential. There will always be challenges with regards to traffic congestion but we can tackle these problems together.
Please do not ever hesitate to contact me if you have any ideas or concerns. Call me, e-mail me or drop into my office. I welcome your thoughts and opinions. I also invite you to visit me on Facebook and Twitter. Your community is alive in all kinds of ways and my ever-changing Facebook pictures will assure you of that.
Thank you so much for giving me the privilege of serving you in public office. I look forward to hearing from you and talking to you.
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As above the name means cracked door market.
Nice and shady if the sun is getting too hot.
What to buy:
Lots of arts and crafts as well as other non essential stuff, great for giving as souvenirs.
What to pay:
Haggle and enjoy it.
Tucked away from the main town it's easy to miss if you're not looking.
My wife loves it.
What to buy:
Linen table cloths and the like but also coton nightdresses and stuff.
What to pay:
Pretty pricey by Turkish prices but worth it.
For those postcards home.
Shame they didn't build it in a more sympathetic style.
Open 08.30-12.30, 13.30-17.30.
Recently moved nearer to the centre of the town,my wife is always stopping here for gifts and stuff for ourselves.
What to buy:
As the name suggests ( zeytin = olive ) it stocks everything made from olives.


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Joint supernumerary conferences
In June 2013 BAVS collaborated with NAVSA and AVSA to hold a joint international conference in Venice. Further details are available here.
Past annual conferences
- Nineteenth-Century Numbers (Royal Holloway, University of London, 2013)
- Victorian Value: Ethics, Economics, Aesthetics (University of Sheffield, 2012)
- Composition and Decomposition (University of Birmingham, 2011)
- Victorian Forms and Formations (University of Glasgow, 2010)
- Past Versus Present: A Joint BAVS and NAVSA Conference (University of Cambridge, 2009)
- Victorian Feeling: Touch, Bodies, Emotions (University of Leicester, 2008
- Victorian Cultural Industries and Elites (University of Salford, 2007
- Victorian Cultures in Conflict (University of Liverpool, 2006)
- The Victorians in the Long View: Contrasts and Continuities
(University of Gloucestershire, 2005) - Victorian Sensations (Keele University, 2004)
- The Age of Experiments, 1800–1900 (University of Aberystwyth, 2003)
- Victorian Idealisms and Materialisms (University of Hull, 2002)
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DNA database controversies (Forensic Science)
Each person has a unique DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) profile that may be used to identify that individual. DNA samples, however, may also be used for other purposes; a person's DNA can reveal susceptibility to certain diseases, for example, or predisposition to certain behaviors. The establishment of DNA databases has helped law-enforcement agencies greatly in identifying suspects, but many observers have expressed concerns regarding the potential for misuse of the information stored in these databases.
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DNA Dragnets and Fourth Amendment Issues (Forensic Science)
After serious crimes have been committed, law-enforcement agencies sometimes conduct so-called DNA dragnets to attempt to identify suspects; that is, they obtain DNA samples from all persons in selected groups of individuals to compare with DNA found at the crime scenes. In these cases, the people involved are generally pressured to "volunteer" DNA samples or the samples are taken without due process. In one case, all men in Truro, Massachusetts (a town with a population of approximately eighteen hundred), were requested to volunteer DNA samples after a murder. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, samples were collected from about twelve hundred men during a hunt for a serial killer. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and it has been argued that such collection of DNA samples without probable cause (a reasonable belief that the individuals have some involvement with the crimes) may constitute "unreasonable search" under the Fourth Amendment. It is likely that this issue will ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The DNA profiles produced as a result of DNA dragnets are usually entered into state criminal databases. In most cases, removal of a profile from such a database requires a court order. In some states, including Virginia and Louisiana, the DNA profiles of any individuals who are arrested, even if they are not convicted,...
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Familial Issues (Forensic Science)
People who are related by blood have similar, but not identical, DNA profiles. Given this fact, law-enforcement agencies sometimes search DNA databases for less-than-perfect matches to their suspects' DNA profiles; this is known as familial searching. By finding first-degree relatives, the police may identify suspects. Such searches have been criticized as violating the privacy rights of the parties involved; they have yet to be tested in the courts. Familial searching has also been criticized as racially discriminatory. For instance, because African Americans are disproportionately represented in CODIS, they are approximately four times more likely than Caucasians to be "findable" through familial searching.
In addition to the use of DNA databases by law-enforcement agencies, the storage of DNA profiles in such repositories raises many other issues, particularly in the areas of privacy and confidentiality. Information on adoption and sperm and egg donation, for example, can be very sensitive, with many parties wishing to remain anonymous. Such anonymity is threatened by the placement of DNA profiles in searchable databases.
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Universal Databases and Discrimination (Forensic Science)
By 2007, nine countries had established population-based DNA databases as resources for the study of genealogy and gene-disease relationships. In some nations, initiatives have been undertaken to include DNA profiles of all newborns in these databases. The storage of this information may be useful to scientists who seek to understand the genetic components of disease, but it raises issues of privacy and confidentiality. Of particular importance is the question of who has the right to access the data. In the United States, the courts have yet to decide whether DNA database information falls under the security and privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
It has been argued that universal DNA databases and disease gene databases have great potential for abuse. Disease genes are being identified at an increasing rate, and screening for many such genes is becoming easier and cheaper. In addition to government databases, private DNA databases are being established, and these pose additional issues of confidentiality because they contain more detailed information than that found in the government databases and so will be less likely to protect individuals' anonymity. As critics have pointed out, the availability of information on individuals' genetic characteristics has the potential to lead to discrimination by insurance carriers, employers,...
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Retention of DNA samples (Forensic Science)
A DNA profile only identifies the individual. The genetic markers used are short tandem repeat (STR) regions of the genome where there are variable numbers of certain DNA segments. These regions do not encode functional genes, so a person's DNA profile does not contain information on the individual's genetic makeup. In contrast, the DNA sample from which the profile was created contains all of that person's genetic information. Most U.S. states do not have laws that require the destruction of DNA samples after DNA profiling is complete.
Moreover, hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices store tissue samples taken for biopsies or retained for research from which DNA may be extracted and analyzed. No set policy exists among forensic laboratories regarding destruction of DNA samples, and many preserve such samples in case additional testing is deemed necessary or the results of previous tests need to be confirmed. It has been argued that government agencies have not adequately regulated the retention and future potential uses of such DNA samples.
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Further Reading (Forensic Science)
Greeley, Henry T. "The Uneasy Ethical and Legal Underpinnings of Large-Scale Genomic Biobanks." Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics 7 (2007): 343-364. Discusses the various issues related to the existence of private databases that contain genetic information on individuals.
Lazer, David, ed. DNA and the Criminal Justice System: The Technology of Justice. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2004. Collection of essays explores the ethical and procedural issues related to DNA evidence. Includes a chapter by Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Moulton, Benjamin W. "DNA Fingerprinting and Civil Liberties." Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics 34 (Summer, 2006): 147-148. Presents an overview of the issues addressed at a symposium on the topic of DNA fingerprinting and civil liberties. Contributions to the symposium appear as articles in the same issue of the journal.
Swede, Helen, Carol L. Stone, and Alyssa R. Norwood. "National Population-Based Biobanks for Genetic Research." Genetics in Medicine 9, no. 3 (2007): 141-149. Focuses on the ethics issues related to the establishment of national genetic databases.
Weiss, Marcia J. "Beware! Uncle Sam Has Your DNA: Legal Fallout from Its Use and Misuse in the U.S." Ethics and Information Technology 6, no. 1 (2004): 55-63. Discusses the constitutionality of DNA profiling.
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Is a salad really a salad if it doesn't have any greens in it?
I'm not sure what to call this, but it's good. It's a fast, easy recipe that requires you to toss things in a bowl and call it done- my favorite kind of recipe. It's also portable and you can get away with packing it for lunch and not putting it in a fridge all day.
When I was cleaning my cupboards, I came upon some bulgur wheat that I've had for over a year. I'm not a huge fan of bulgur by itself- I think it tastes kind of gluey and gross- but with the right spices and flavors, it's much better.
Same with butternut squash. I'm a huge squash fan, but butternut can be really watery. I think I'm spoiled by kabocha squash! I think the key to good butternut squash is roasting it. I'm usually really lazy and just stick it in the microwave, but for better flavor, roasting is the way to go.
My bird likes it raw (he doesn't really eat it- he just flicks his beak on it )
Butternut and Black Bean Salad
- 2 cups cooked bulgur wheat
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash
- 3/4 cup black beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, de-stemmed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Sprinkle sea salt
Combine all ingredients. You're done.
The only thing that takes time in this recipe is waiting for the butternut squash to roast and the bulgur to cook. Bulgur wheat cooks way faster than brown rice, so this whole thing should take no longer than 20 or 30 minutes.
I'm packing this as dinner tonight- I'm planning on going to cycling right after work tonight and that's not going to happen if I'm hungry!
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Okay people let's list some monsters, or templates that are totally invented, or existing modified existing templates. What made me think of this? Well I was reading Poetry and the Gods and I started thinking of how we can make sense of the Gods of earth existing with Mythos critters. So here goes.
Okay I was thinking of using the stats for Jinn as per Cthulhu Invictus, page 116.
Generic Jinn
I'm using these as stats for the normal Gods of Earth, as if we go by mythology there were three races: Angels or Devas (beings of light), Humankind, and the Jinn (composed of smokeless fire).
Str: 6d6
Con: 6d6+3
Dex: 3d6
Siz: 3d6+6
Int: 3d6
Pow: 4d6
Cha / App: 5d6
Immortal: Do not age and cannot be magically aged.
Invulnerable: Non-magical weapons will not harm one and neither will poisons, disease or viruses.
Regeneration: 2 HP per round (5 seconds)
Shapechange: By expending 1 MP they can change into any form of similar size. This lasts two rounds.
Common Talents
These are abilities that only cover one area or use.
Divine Radiance: This will allow them to create a forcefield comprised of light, and each MP = AP. Due to the brightness all that view this suffer 5 rounds of temporary blindness.
Inhuman Visage: Many of them have true forms that are more monstrous than human; for instance Kali's true form had blue skin, fangs, and multiple pairs of arms and hands. Some deities possess animalistic features. This costs 3 MP and does not last more than one round, and may incur San loss.
Circle of Purifying Flame: There are many depictions in mythology, certainly in Hindu and Buddhist texts, of gods being surrounded by flames. Not only do these protect from attacks, but it also causes horrendous amounts of damage. Each MP = AP & 1d6 Dam.
Teleport: Allows the god to teleport. See Gate spells for MP costs.
Specific Weapons: Certain exotic weapons can kill them. This could high tech weapons such as a disintegration weapon, or some other exotic energy used by some Mythos races.
Sufficient Force: Being submerged in highly corrosive acid, whether ground zero in a nuclear explosion or being fed through a wood chipper - homage to all Supernatural fans
Weapons of the gods: These were weapons forged by other Jinn, although weapons forged by the Holy Ones (See Old Ones from Call of Cthulhu Dark Ages) are also effective.
Higher beings: Higher beings can easily kill them, including other higher gods (Great Old Ones, Elder Gods etc)


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Cubed has an administration building to support IVE's role to act as a governing body for TheU, developing and implementing policy decisions.
In the administration building, the administrators can run a virtual office with meetings, admissions, registrations etc. In order to make contact or get information, there are links to websites and e-mail addresses of the administrators and heads of IVE, TheU and other TheU worlds.
DesignThe administration building is located to the south-west of the Ground Zero. The aim of the design was to make it dignified and modern. It is tall, airy modern building, using a lot of soaring glass and cement, and there is a dominant "courtyard" with a fountain. Coordinates |
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I run a landscape company and our trucks get huge amounts of abuse. This is the only truck I have EVER owned that has gone even over 70,000 with no major repairs. Well, it is currently at over 175,000 miles without one problem, and I mean not one. It's 2 wheel drive, and looks a bit ugly, but I trust that 1993 truck more than I would a one year old domestic. You can't imagine the abuse of numerous employees and a landscape business!! What a truck! I assume it was purposely built stronger because of it being their first year for the fullsize.
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This is the first Toyota I've owned. I can see why Toyota owners are loyal to the make. The 93 is the first year of the T-100, and a good one. I drive consideralbe mileage and have no wories about being left stranded. I push it from time to time and it responds without griping. The 3.0 V6 is tough. Wouldn't hestitate to put 200k miles plus. Found that you have to run premium gas to avoid spark knocking. This particular truck has a modified bed. Due to an accident a flat bed was added by the previous owner. Looks a little different, but still in A-1 condition.
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Any particular reason? I've already made the order. I can call and cancel the backpack I suppose if you give me a good reason..
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Just northeast of Split Rock Lighthouse, you'll come across Gold Rock, a beautiful outcropping along the shore of Lake Superior. It's a beautiful place for a photo stop, but it is also historically important as the site of the famous shipwreck of the Madeira in 1905.
You can drive up Highway 61 just a mile or so northeast of Split Rock and you'll see a parking lot on the right side of the road where you can park and walk down to the shore and see Gold Rock.
Split Rock lighthouse is about 40 minutes up Highway 61 (northeast) from Two Harbors. You'll pass by Gooseberry Falls State Park on the way and when you do, you'll know you're about half-way there. You can pay $8 per adult to visit the lighthouse itself or just $7 per car and you can park just down the shore a ways, where you can hike around the rocks and get some great shots of the lighthouse on the rock.
Duluth is just a short drive south of Two Harbors and is the closest "big" city. You'll find a number of restaurants, hotels and shops in Duluth as well as miles of beautiful shoreline, some beautiful homes/mansions to gaze at and some interesting art and historical museums.
Tettegouche State park is another great park along the north shore. There many great hiking trails including a 23 mile one, I haven't taken it yet. Pic. is of Shovel point, it is the main feature at the park. (the rest of Off the beaten path pages are more pics. of Tetteguche)
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