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Ketsumeisei is a proprietary herbal compound that includes sickle-pod senna, cape jasmine fruit, astragalus root, Chinese wild yam, kudzu vine root, safflower, Chinese licorice, and Chinese ginseng. Ketsumeisei has been formulated to improve metabolic and microcirculatory disturbances.
Ketsumeisei has been found to help maintain stabilized blood sugar and improve insulin resistance by helping to lower free fatty acid in the body, according to clinical studies.
Insulin resistance and free fatty acid have been identified as being contributing factors to the onset of diabetes. Our rapidly changing modern lifestyle has also resulted in a sharp increase in the incidence of Type II diabetes mellitus, which is now a major problem for society.
Liver Support:
MIcrocirculation Support:
Studies have shown that glucose levels can be decreased or maintained with less insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents when using 6 grams per day of Ketsumeisei. The suggested use is 3 grams per day.
Improvement of the constitution (physical functions of the body) is based on the notion of traditional Chinese medicine. This method uses a collective effect of natural ingredients to improve an abnormal constitution instead of focusing on a single symptom or a single parameter. According to this philosophy, people with type 2 diabetes have a constitution of liver and blood stagnation, a qi (vital force) deficiency, as well as internal inflammation.
These types of constitutions can cause disorders of energy production and circulation, which should be improved by the principle of soothing the liver, clearing away heat, tonifying qi, and activating the blood. A text book of traditional Chinese medicine describes the indications for Chinese herbal ingredients.
Soothing the liver – means ensuring smooth flow in the liver. Chinese herbal ingredients for soothing the liver have the effect of protecting hepatocytes, improving circulation in the liver, and promoting bile secretion.
Clearing away heat – means suppressing inflammation. Chinese herbal ingredients for clearing away heat have immunostimulating, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Tonifying Qi (chi) – means restoring impaired functions. Malaise and delayed healing of tissue damage are typical symptoms of a qi deficiency. A qi deficiency corresponds to low energy conditions. The comprehensive function of digestion, absorption, and metabolism is called spleen qi. Chinese herbal ingredients for tonifying qi have the effect of improving digestive, absorptive, and metabolic functions; promoting the healing of damaged tissue; and enhancing immunity.
Activating blood – means resolving stagnant blood, indidcating improvement in circulatory disorders. Chinese herbal ingredients for activating blood have the effect of improving microcirculation as well as anti-fibrotic, anti-thrombotic, and anti-tumor effects.
According to the above principles, edible herbal ingredients were used to devise the supplement Ketsumeisei to help improve one's constitution.
Ketsumeisei is appropriate for people with insulin resistance syndrome or microcirculation failures. This includes diabetes, angina, myocardial infarction, eyestrain, anapeiratic red-eye, glaucoma, cataract, constipation, angitis, and phlebeurysm, after effects of stroke, vascular dementia, side effects of anticancer agents, postoperative recovery, intestinal adhesion, congestion resulting from injury, menstrual irregularities, stiff shoulder, coptosis, and anemia.
Note: A common constitution underlies type 2 diabetes. Therefore, constitutional improvement and lifestyle modification can help facilitate recovery. Furthermore, prevention and early intervention before the development of significant symptoms may substantially reduce medical costs and improve the quality of life.
The "spleen" of traditional Chinese medicine refers to the functional system that controls digestion, absorption, and metabolism. The diabetic constitution is attributed to the metabolic and circulatory pathologic condition associated with "spleen vacuity", stagnant blood, and liver-kidney yin deficiency. The primary pathology is "spleen vacuity", characterized by metabolic disorder. This leads to microcirculatory disorder (stagnant blood), which leads to inadequate synthesis of bodily substances (e.g., blood-pressure-controlling substances as liver-kidney yin). Type II diabetes is not rapid onset. The diabetic constitution commonly predates the abnormal rise in blood sugar. Onset of diabetes and diabetic complications may be prevented by early correction of the constitution.
Ketsumeisei is recommended by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan and the Japan-China Society, Inc.
Dr. Xianen Wang began investigating viable diabetes treatments when he noticed that the
disease was on the rise, with increasing numbers of patients suffering and dying from complications. The development of insulin and medications did not lower the incidence.
Because genetic and molecular therapies provide only local treatment for certain symptoms, Dr. Wang formulated Ketsumeisei, a proprietary herbal compound that has been widely used in China and Japan to treat diabetes for many years.
Dr. Wang's ongoing involvement in diabetes is practical and solution-oriented, emphasizing
studies that will directly alleviate patients' pain, rather than studies for purely academic purposes. Dr. Wang was granted an Associate Professorship at China's Tongji Medical College in 1995, and became a Full Professor there in 2002. In December 2005, he became an Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology, as well as a Japan's very first Foreign Associate Professor at Juntendo University's School of Medicine.
More information about Dr. Wang and his work is available online at:
Ketsumeisei (Juemingjing) and Type II Diabetes
Juemingjing extract is formulated to maintain normalized blood sugar levels and keep a healthy circulatory system.
Ketsumeisei (Juemingjing) and Diabetes
Effects on diabetes, including changes of serum free fatty acid and TNF-a.
1. Wang XE, et al. Therapeutic effect of the Kampo formula Ketsumeisei on diabetes mellitus.
Eastern Medicine. 2002;18(3):43-49
2. Wang XE. Effect of Ketsumeisei on diabetes mellitus and changes in blood free fatty acids and TNF-a. Eastern Medicine. 2007;23:17-22.
Increase in Type II diabetes mellitus:
Diabetes mellitus has become increasingly prevalent, so much so that it is, in fact, currently referred to as a "national affliction." Type II diabetes, which accounts for about 95% of diabetes mellitus, results from insufficient insulin secretion and insulin resistance (in which insulin cannot be used effectively). Genetic factors are involved in its etiology, but stress, overeating, lack of exercise, and other modern lifestyle habits also play a large role. These predisposing factors promote the formation of the "diabetic constitution," which is characterized by metabolic and circulatory disorders.
Dangerous complications of Type II diabetes mellitus:
Type II diabetes is most insidious for its complications. It is not uncommon for complications to continue to progress even though the blood sugar is well-controlled. Diabetes mellitus ranks first among diseases for complications. Current for the complications are not adequately effective, and the need to use multiple medications often leads to adverse reactions. Treatment of diabetes mellitus must not focus solely on lowering the blood sugar, but must also incorporate measures to improve the constitution.
High blood sugar is just one of the many symptoms of diabetes mellitus. A continued state of metabolic and circulatory disorder may lead to such pathologies and retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy and myocardial infarction (MI), and continue to induce pathological changes throughout the body. (moved down hereAnother common complication of diabetes mellitus is delayed wound healing. In healthy individuals, wounds usually heal spontaneously. However, tissue damages associated with type 2 diabetes, such as skin ulcers and gangrene, are difficult to heal. Repair of tissue damage involves cell migration and proliferation, which is an energy-consuming process. Herbal medicines with a qi-tonifying effects such as ginseng, astragalus root, Chinese ginseng, and Chinese licorice have long been used to promote wound repair in debilitated persons in China. These herbs have been included in Ketsumeisei to help address the above conditions by tonifying qi.
Ketsumeisei as prevention and treatment of Type II diabetes mellitus:
Ketsumeisei is good for the prevention and treatment of Type II diabetes, its complications and insulin resistant syndromes. Ketsumeisei's systemic effects improve metabolism and microcirculation disturbances in the body. Free fatty acid in the body is insulin resistant material. In clinical studies, Ketsumeisei clearly decreases free fatty acid in Type II diabetics. This product also helps decrease glucose indirectly by correcting insulin resistance as a result of the decrease of free fatty acid. Microcirculation disturbance can cause multiple complications. The proprietary mix of ingredients (including flavonoid & diadzein in fruit kudzuvine, carthamidin in safflower, and saponin in Korean ginseng) can help improve total body microcirculation.
Subjective symptoms in diabetics:
Diabetics also suffer from various other symptoms including malaise and numbness. Chinese wild yam and licorice are reported to be anti-fatigue and excitometabolic. Most diabetics recognize improvement in various subjective symptoms in a few weeks and improved activity levels have been noted. Additionally, cape jasmine and licorice have been shown to have ant-inflammatory effects. Symptoms of retinopathy or acro-tetraplegia (paralysis), if present, improved within a month of using Ketsumeisei. Shortness of breath by stenocardia (angina pectoris) was also improved.
Case Study by Dr. Wang:
A 60-year old man was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 55. He has a fasting blood glucose level of 280 mg/dl, worsening of numbness in the legs (peripheral neuropathy), malaise, and hypoacusis (partial hearing loss). Insulin injections (9 U/day) reduced the blood glucose level between 180 and 190 mg/dl without improvement in the symptoms of numbness. In August 2004, treatment with Ketsumeisei (3 grams/day) started. Numbness in the legs gradually resolved and malaise significantly improved. The patient noted some improvement in hearing also and his fasting blood glucose levels are now maintained at 160 to 170 mg/dl.
Liver Function and diabetes:
After a meal, non-diabetics store approximately 40% of glucose in the liver before being distributed to the blood as required. People become diabetic if there is insulin resistance caused by functional decline or disease of the liver. All Type II diabetics suffer from minor functional diseases of the liver, such as fatty liver, and slow flow of blood and bile. When these minor functional diseases of the liver are treated, metabolism accelerates. Ketsumeisei's ingredients including flatstem milkvetch root, cape jasmine and licorice can help improve liver function. When these minor functional diseases of the liver are treated, metabolism accelerates. Ketsumeisei's ingredients, including cape jasmine and licorice can help improve liver function.
Treatments for diabetics has always included lowering and controlling the patient's blood sugar levels, yet this approach often fails to stop further complications and may cause serious side effects, especially, when the patient is taking several drugs. Ketsumeisei offers a way to improve symptoms to help prevent more damage.
In one study, 60% of diabetics taking Ketsumeisei experienced decreased glucose within 2 months. Nearly 100% of diabetics experienced improvement of subjective symptoms during the same time period. For example, observations of patients with type 2 diabetes showed that oral doses of Ketsumeisei in combination with hypoglycemic agents for 1 to 2 months resulted in improvements of malaise and other symptoms, while substantially decreasing blood levels of free fatty acids. There was also a trend toward reduction in fasting and postprandial (after meals) blood glucose levels.1,2
Clinical studies have shown that in Type II diabetic patients, Ketsumeisei can clearly:
• Help improve metabolism
• Help lower blood pressure
• Help increase ATP (energy of the cells)
• Help decrease or maintain glucose levels
• Help decrease free fatty acid, which may contribute to insulin resistance
Please Note: Direct or indirect measurements of blood glucose levels are now used as criteria for evaluation of the outcome of treatment for type 2 diabetes. However, just changing blood glucose levels does not always reflect other symptoms associated with this disease. For example, some patients have no improvement in the symptoms of malaise and numbness despite a reduction in blood glucose levels. And, some patients treated with therapy to improve their constitution recover sufficiently to resume work without obvious reductions in blood glucose levels. In other words, symptomatic improvement is not always accompanied by improvement in laboratory data.
In one study, 60% of diabetics taking Ketsumeisei experienced decreased glucose within 2 months. Nearly 100% of diabetics experienced improvement of subjective symptoms during the same time period.
A 55 year old male patient of Dr. Wang's has been a Type II diabetic for 14 years. His daily insulin was 25 to 15. After just 3 months of using Ketsumeisei, his daily insulin is now 24 to 14. These photographs show the improvement made in the lesions on his legs over that time period:
See description of ingredients below.
Serving Size: (3) Capsules
Servings per Container: 60
Amount per Serving: 1,500 mg
Proprietary blend contains: Sicklepod Senna, Chinese Wild Yam, Safflower, Astragalus Root, Cape Jasmine Fruit, Kudzu Vine Root, Chinese Licorice, Chinese Ginseng.
Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. No wheat, gluten, soy or talc.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take three capsules twice per day, at least one hour before or after meals or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
WARNING: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a healthcare professional before using. Ketsumeisei improves blood circulation, so the intake of blood thinners may need to be reduced or stopped under a doctors supervision. Ketsumeisei cannot be taken by patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician if an allergic reaction occurs. Do not use this product if the safety seal is broken. Store in a cool dry place.
Country of Origin: People's Republic of China
Imported by: American Institute of Eastern Medicine
Sickle-Pod Senna
Helps lower blood pressure and blood sugar, improving liver disorders and inflammation. Treatment for eye disease by clearing away liver inflammation.
Chinese Wild Yam
Helps nourish and strengthen the body, improving physical strength, while helping to promote energy metabolism.
Helps improve blood flow by activating stagnant blood and help reduce inflammation.
Astragalus Root
Helps invigorate the immune system, suppress ulcers, and promote energy metabolism. It can also help prevent oxidation, protect against radiation injury, promotes wound healing, protects the liver, and lower blood pressure.
Cape Jasmine Fruit
May help alleviate fever and inflammation, while helping to aid liver functions.
Kudzu Vine Root
Helps relieve wasting thirst, lower blood pressure, reduce glucose, and inhibits platelet aggregation.
Chinese Licorice
Helps alleviate inflammation, cough, and allergy symptoms. It can help suppress peptic ulcer and diabetes, while helping to protect the liver, improve liver function, and prevent liver cell damage. It may also aid urination and work like steroid hormones.
Chinese Ginseng
Helps decrease fatigue and the level of cortisol in the blood. It can also act as an anti-inflammatory, promote metabolism, dissolve blood clots, stimulate mental activity, relieve pain and swelling, while detoxifing and normalizing the entire system.
World Nutrition, Inc. currently imports three products from Japan: Extra Strength Vitalzym, VitalzymXe Professional Strength, and Ketsumeisei. Original Vitalzym is manufactured in the United States.
With concerns arising from the 2011 natural disasters in Japan, we want to inform our customers that World Nutrition, Inc. is committed to ensuring that none of the products we ship to our customers are contaminated with radiation.
The following statement is from World Nutrition:
Our manufacturing facility in Japan is located in Shizuoka which is on the southwest side of the island, approximately 250 miles away from where the affected power plant is located. This location brings with it a completely different supply of groundwater. It also has the benefit of having the massive natural barrier of Mt. Fuji, thus defending against the slightest chance of air flow and weather patterns having any effect. This is true especially as the weather moves from west to east – taking any polluted air away from our facility instead of towards it.
More importantly we have numerous steps in place to validate its safety. All of our raw materials are tested upon arrival at our facility overseas. Once those ingredients have passed inspection, the product is manufactured and tested again. Once passed it is prepared for shipment. Our cartage company tests every single thing they carry from Japan, so it is tested again. Once passed, it is brought over to the US. Once it arrives, Customs tests it again. After it passes the FDA does their inspection and tests it again, since the product is registered as a food supplement. Once they pass and release it, the product goes to our fulfillment center. We have a lab that we work with here in Arizona where we send randomly pulled samples from our shipment for testing. Once they pass it, only then do we accept it into our inventory. It is a very costly and elaborate process, but once we have all 6 different validations of its safety – all from different independent sources – then we feel quite comfortable offering the product to our customers.
When we say "passed," we do not mean that it is deemed by a handful of people to be at a tolerable level… we mean it has come back with an reading of ZERO radiation.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact World Nutrition at 800-548-2710.
What percentage of Ketsumeisei is absorbed by the body?
More than 90% is absorbed if taken on an empty stomach.
What are the known side effects of Ketsumeisei in Type II diabetes patients?
None at present.
Do these side effects (if any) differ in children with Type II diabetes?
No side effects have been reported.
Is Ketsumeisei safe for people with any of the following conditions: lymphoma, thyroid issurs, patients taking blood thinners, patients undergoing chemotherapy?
Ketsumeisei improves blood circulation, so the intake of blood thinners may need to be reduced or stopped. Ketsumeisei has other advantages, too.
How long did the discovery/formulation process for Ketsumeisei take?
A prototype of the natural remedy was created around 1990. After refinements, we succeeded in commercializing it in 2001.
How long must a patient take Ketsumeisei before results are evident?
For an average of two months. Many patients see some results in one month.
What benefits does Ketsumeisei offer for individuals who do not have Type II diabetes?
Individuals who are totally healthy need not to take it. Basically, Ketsumeisei is appropriate for people with insulin resistance syndrome or microcirculation failures. This includes diabetes, hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction, arteriosclerosis, obesity (insulin resistance syndrome), eyestrain, anapeiratic red-eye, glaucoma, cataract, constipation, angitis, phlebeurysm, aftereffects of stroke, vascular dementia, side effects of anticancer agents, postoperative recovery, intestinal adhesion, congestion resulting from injury, menstrual irregularities, stiff shoulder, coptosis, and anemia.
Is there a particular diet that works most efficient when taking Ketsumeisei?
You need to avoid excessive eating and drinking, and engage in regular restrictive diet and physical exercise.
Are there any foods, supplements on medications that should be avoided when taking Ketsumeisei?
You are not prohibited from taking anything. See above note about blood thinners.
Is Ketsumeisei recommended for borderline diabetics? Why or why not?
It takes time for the Type II diabetes constitution to form. Metabolism and microcirculation failures already exist before the blood glucose level rises to such extent that it fulfills the diagnostic criteria.
What are the advantages of taking Kestsumeisei instead of insulin?
Ketsumeisei can't be used as a substitute for insulin. Ketsumeisei works better if used with insulin after the insulin resistance is lowered. This scheme is particularly effective in the prevention and treatment of complications. In general, while insulin lowers the blood glucose level, complications are advancing fast. If Ketsumeisei is taken at an early stage, it is possible that insulin will not be necessary.
Can Ketsumeisei be mixed with water/tea/soda if people do not like the taste?
Alcohol and tea may not be good to mix it with.
What tests/clinical studies have been performed regarding the interaction of Ketsumeisei and medications currently used including: Sulfonylureas; Megitindes; Biguanides; Thiazolidinediones; Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors; Pramlintide; Exanatide?
Basically, you should not stop taking the medications you have been taking when you start taking Ketsumeisei. In our clinical studies, the effects of Ketsumeisei before and after its start of use were compared, as well as those between patients who took Ketsumeisei and the control group. Interactions of multiple medications were not analyzed.
Ketsumeisei does not promote the secretion of insulin. Instead, it is effective mainly in the prevention and treatment of complications. The lowered blood glucose level is attained after the body has recovered to the normal condition, in which the insulin resistance is lowered and insulin use is improved. Ketsumeisei works differently from traditional medications.
Copyright 2007 American Institute of Eastern Medicine
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johbro August 23, 2009 - 13:08:11 (See all My Comments)
Oh for the love of a good shag! This man does nothing other than fiddle with himself. Or someone else fiddles with him. Bi? Please! As far as I know he only shags women! What a complete disappointment! Hype, hype and more hype. Ok, so he has a great body (like so many men!) and he can work it but really - fuck a man! Be fucked! Anything to arouse some interest from us. He certainly is milking his crotch for all its worth (and now he's flogging a dead horse!)Reply
rhodie August 23, 2009 - 01:51:39 (See all My Comments)
I needed to look at some one sexy....Reply
I needed to look at some one whom is so hot....
I needed to look at some one with a beautiful bod...
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I needed to look at Cody Cummings to see all this...
Now I am happy....this man is just so damn yummy
I just can not get enough of him.....yes I want him and I want to see him daily.....I relly enjoy seen this hunk of man's pictures...thanks and please keep them coming...........
indiefilmkid August 22, 2009 - 18:41:16 (See all My Comments)
why does justusboys even keep showing him on this site, no one likes himReply
jocksnspeedos August 22, 2009 - 08:12:11 (See all My Comments)
I couldn't imagine anyone subscribing to his site and keeping their subscription going - it would be the same stuff over and over and over again. A waste of time and money.Reply
1-of-a-kind August 21, 2009 - 22:55:08 (See all My Comments)
He does the same shit over and over. He needs to fuck a guy already.Reply
dirtyboy August 21, 2009 - 20:28:52 (See all My Comments)
nice body but boring as hellReply
Starkin August 21, 2009 - 20:13:17 (See all My Comments)
Cody Cummings = hype. Next...Reply
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Not even a hard dick.Reply
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why do we have to bother with this guy? he reallyReply
is very boring.
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NEXT please. that would be great thanksReply
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Yes, he's a bit boring, that's true, also his face is sometimes not really my taste.Reply
But his body is celestial and his cock is very impressiv too.
His acting is okay, saw better porn actors. I really like that he's a Bi-Pornstar.
Shepherd 2 August 21, 2009 - 17:35:10 (See all My Comments)
Well, well, well, Cody for a minute I thought maybe you were in my horse barn waiting for me to come out and service you. I would gladly, but it was your place instead.Reply
crisco August 21, 2009 - 17:29:33 (See all My Comments)
All this guy make me want to do is throw up! He is boring as fuck & he's not even cute! Yawn!Reply
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man I want this sexy hunk of a man so so bad......what a bod....Mr.C is damn awesome....Thanks for sharing these hot pics and please post more (much more)Reply
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deg30atl August 21, 2009 - 15:56:10 (See all My Comments)
He's pretty, but he's boring as hell!Reply
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MASSENA - A mannequin named Melvin served as the focal point for a presentation on Civil War uniforms during a St. Lawrence County historians spring roundtable Friday morning in Massena.
As historians from throughout the county gathered at Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, Terry Collette, Massena, explained Melvins uniform and the different pieces of gear he was toting, the same as the soldiers who fought in the Civil War more than 150 years ago would have carried.
Errol McLean, Louisville, was also on hand to talk about the various rifles and pistols that were used during the war.
Northern New York played a role in the Civil War, St. Lawrence County Historian Trent Trulock said.
Probably over 7,000 men from St. Lawrence County signed up for the Union cause, he said, noting that even though fighting didnt occur in this area, families were still affected by those who went off to battle and those who returned from the war.
It wasnt easy being a soldier in those days, according to Mr. Collette, a former Civil War reenactor and member of Forsythes Rifles, Ogdensburg. The uniforms were heavy, the blankets were thin, the crackers the soldiers received as part of their rations were hard as a rock and had to be softened.
Mr. Collette said there were 14,000 enlisted soldiers when the war began and, by the time it ended, 2.2 million men has served the Union Army.
Uniforms were a hodgepodge in the early days of the war, he said.
Uniforms were anything but uniform, Mr. Collette said.
But as the war progressed, they began supply the soldiers with their uniforms.
Until then, he said, soldiers obtained uniforms from wherever they could find them.
Some contractors who Mr. Collette called less honest got into the uniform business, but produced outfits using lower grade wool and which were put together with a little bit of glue. The cheap uniform cloth was called shoddy, literally unraveling on the wearers back.
When it rained, the glue came undone and the uniforms started to fall apart, he said.
Thats where the term shoddy came from. As the war progressed, the uniforms got better, he said.
Caps that the soldiers eventually wore were known to them as bummers. They were useless, according to Mr. Collette, not protecting the soldiers from either the sun or the rain.
Early in the war you wouldnt have seen anything for hats, he said.
Soldiers didnt travel light. A knapsack they wore when moving from place to place carried a number of items.
Youre talking pretty heavy, Mr. Collette said.
In Melvins case, he had a rolled gray blanket with a black stripe that sat atop his knapsack. Early in the war those blankets were thin and of poor quality, he said.
Opening up the knapsack might find several items, such as a poncho and a shelter half. Each soldier carried a shelter half and, when partnered with someone, they could put their two pieces together to form a tent.
The main problem they faced, Mr. Collette said, is that the average tent was about 5 feet, 6 inches and the average soldier stood about 5 feet ,7 inches. Thats when ponchos came in handy, to extend the length of the tent.
The knapsack might also contain items like a spare shirt, piece of rope, playing cards, a pack containing thread and needles, wool socks, a wooden comb and toothbrush.
Besides the knapsack, soldiers would also carry a canteen that was initially made out of tin and bent very easily. A cup was generally attached to a haversack, which contained two or three compartments for the assortment of rations the soldiers received. He said they were issued three days of rations.
The haversack might also contain a tin plate, matches inside a container and an eating utensil that was a fork on one end and a spoon on the other.
Other packs worn by the soldiers contained their ammunition, as well as small tools that might be necessary when in the field.
Inside their uniform coat was a space where soldiers could place their wallet. A private earned $13 a month, while a lieutenant generals monthly salary was $749, Mr. Collette said.
For those interested in learning more about the Civil War, the St. Lawrence County Historical Association will hold its annual Civil War reenactment weekend July 27-28 at Robert Moses State Park, Massena.
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LtTE Overreactions
There are many people I respect on here, so it seems very odd to me when they go so off base with critiques on their own writings.
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You know Ithink you should think before you post.
You just revealed your motivations in your charitable "contributions".
I have known truthfully charitable people.
They ask for nothing in return and expect no thanks for what they do. They have no need for for their charity to be know either.
You on the other hand do it as an self appreciating act.
Why else would anyone bring up what they do for others as chip on their shoulder to brag about?
Posted 667 days ago.
Jesus taught us to be volunterally charitable. I would be happy to compare my habits of giving with myths, kendalls, harrys , and big mouth oneills.
Posted 667 days ago.
Socialism and obama loving Kendall, it is a VERY BIG deal when the president lies to the people. The topic is irrelevant.
It shows your character when you defend lies and socialism. I guess that is acceptable in the sleazy world of Maherhood and Chicago style obamahood. Thanks for exposing yourself.
Posted 667 days ago.
You're right in saying, "he did not say that it should be at the tip of the ROMAN SPEAR."
Well, I never thought of it before, but maybe here's the way I, as a Christian, should look at it:
Should we Christians object because the government tells us to do what Jesus said we should be doing?
BTW: I'm merely exploring lines of thought, as all freemen should, and not advocating Socialism.
Posted 667 days ago.
You invite us to "DO show me in the bible an example of Socialism."
Assuming that, by Socialism, you mean wealth redistribution plans, here are just a couple of passages to consider:
In Matt. 19:21, Jesus told the rich young ruler, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
Acts 4:34-35 describes how the early church governed its economy. "Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need."
From these passages and others, one might assume that both Jesus and the early church favored wealth redistribution.
Posted 667 days ago.
"Now we find out that his illegal uncle who was arrested for DUI awhile back was quite well known to obama."
Oh my gosh..that is the biggest breaking story ever in...well, no. This story isn't really important to anyone. Mandela passing away is a story. China launching a probe to the Moon is a story. The failings of Obamacare is a story.
This uncle thing is nothing.
Posted 667 days ago.
Oh for the love baby jebus. I'sa aint desperate. LOL! And I'sa aint defending the Obama administration.
Its just that the GOP gives me so much crap to hurl back at them.
Posted 668 days ago.
We shouldn't form opinions according to what we view on TV. TV appeals to the dramatic and sensational rather than the thoughtful and informational. It controls thinking instead of encouraging creative thought. That's why TV has earned names like*****Tube, Idiot Box, and Vast Wasteland.
They tell me that even the History Channel now features reality shows.
Posted 668 days ago.
Desperarion has overcome myth and oneill. I understand. It is really hard to defend the multitude of lies this administration has brazenly concocted and fed to the gulible.
Long live Fox News.
Posted 668 days ago.
"Fox tells us news that no one else mentions."
******* lol!
You know why they report news that no one else mentions?
LOOOOOL! This is just two easy.
Drum roll please!
Its freaking because they along with other rightwing "news" outlets are the only ones originating those stories. And that is because they are the ones making them up!
The name of the Republican game is mud slinging.
There are so many facts that don't support their cause they have to resort to muck dredging to have anything to say.
If the right adhered to the old axiom that if you got nothing nice to say then say nothing at all...why they'd be as silent as a gay guy breaking wind!
Posted 668 days ago.
You libs cant stand it that millions of people love Fox. So funny. And the childish way of spelling it " Faux " is especially laughable. You need to watch " You've Got Mail" where the little boy yells out " It's spelled F O X".
Fox tells us news that no one else mentions. Big obama lies every day. Now we find out that his illegal uncle who was arrested for DUI awhile back was quite well known to obama. At the time, the WH said they had never met. Now it turns out they had actually lived together. Thanks Fox News for telling us the truth. What a bunch of obama liars.
Posted 669 days ago.
"Two-thirds of core Fox News viewers identify themselves as Republican, and 94% either identify as or lean Republican." (Gallup)
Fair and balance?
Posted 670 days ago.
What do we call someone who moans about "hyperbolic ad hominem rants," then, a scant 11 minutes later, calls others "just bomb throwing morons"?
Posted 671 days ago.
Do you think it is wrong to employ "hyperbolic ad hominem rants"?
And since you admit that Fox "leans right," I guess we agree that Fox isn't "fair and balanced."
Posted 671 days ago.
"Fox leans right, NBC,MSNBC, CNN NPR ABC and CBS lean LEFT. Sounds fair."
Lets be fair and acknowledge that if someone or some group doesn't tow the entire rightwing party line and adhere to it rigidly then its considered left wing.
Posted 671 days ago.
"remember when Fox presented a faked document showing the president had lied about his National Guard service oh wait that was CBS"
Sorry deflecting isn't going to work on this topic.
Its a pretty hard truth that is being demonstrated when you have to have a law thrown out in order to broadcast your "fair and balanced" "news" the way you want.
And no less than a law that forbids false and misleading reporting.
Posted 671 days ago.
I wish Obama would push for a law like that in this nation.
Can you imagine the outrage the right would vomit forth! HAHAHAHA LOL!
It'd be so fun counter that outrage with a simple question.
If you're not gonna lie then why you so mad bro?
Posted 671 days ago.
He didn't say anything about Fox News being banned but that Canada was trying to make sure their news agencies keep to the facts.
"Canada's Radio Act requires that "a licenser may not broadcast....any false or misleading news." The provision has kept Fox News and right wing talk radio out of Canada and helped make Canada a model for liberal democracy and freedom."" (Huffington post)
So it isn't that they ban Fox News but any news organization that behaves in a manner not consistent with their regulations.
Posted 671 days ago.
And Fox News is the freaking epicenter of that crap.
LOL! Just go dig into why they were trying to get a law in Canada that deals with only allowing factual reporting in the news media thrown out.
They wanted to take their brand of cesspool "journalism" up north and thankfully the Canadians are smarter than that.
At least some of them.
Posted 671 days ago.
"There must be a reason fox has such a following other than we are all knuckle dragging mouth breathers who don't know any better"
Just because something or someone has a larger following doesn't make it more right or better than something or someone else.
I mean how many batchit insane comments and "facts" have we seen the right throw out into the wind since Obama took office?
How many of those held up under scrutiny?
Why did they achieve a high level of acceptance among the right?
Thats easy! No one questioned those facts.
They take it at face value and run wild with it! LOL!
Example? The whole Obama Birth Certificate thing.
When faced with proof. Well the proof was found not acceptable.
But thats to be expected from intellectually dishonest people.
They got their position and will not cede that position under any circumstances.
The only reason they quite down about a topic is that they look for new ways of slinging mud.
Posted 671 days ago.
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Who: Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings
When: 9:00 pm CST
Where: Power Balance Pavilion, Sacramento, CA
Records: Memphis Grizzlies (25-18), Sacramento Kings (16-29)
Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis – Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol
Sacramento – Isiah Thomas, Marcus Thornton, John Salmons, Jason Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins
Memphis rebounded from two disappointing losses to hold off the Washington Wizards Sunday night to finish a disappointing home stand 1-2. The one bright spot was the return of Zach Randolph to the team. Z-Bo showed he hadn't lost a lot while recovering from his partially torn MCL averaging 19 ppg and 9 rebounds in just 24.5 mpg.
Rudy Gay has not lost himself with Randolph's return either going for a season high 27 points against Washington including 5 points in the final minute to put away any hope of a Wizard comeback. Marc Gasol has also maintained his importance with Z-Bo's return and the Grizzlies front-line, considered a major strength at the beginning of the season, now is even more formidable with Marreese Speights coming off the bench behind Gasol and Randolph.
The backcourt has struggled somewhat since Randolph's return but seems to be finding their stride. Mike Conley had a nice game forcing John Wall into 7 turnovers and the shooting guard combination of Tony Allen and O J Mayo are still effective.
Sacramento has won their last two games in impressive fashion over the Celtics and Minnesota despite not having former Memphis Tiger Tyreke Evans available. Despite a 16-29 record overall Sacramento is 12-9 at home and near the end of an incredible 9 game home stand. The last time the Kings played on the road was March 5th.
Tyreke Evans is questionable for this game but the Kings are content going to battle without him. Isiah Thomas won the Western Conference Rookie of the Month award and is playing very well right now. DeMarcus Cousins has apparently grown up and is leading the league in offensive rebounds, charges taken and 4th in total rebounds.
Prediction: The Grizzlies struggle in Sacramento and the Kings are playing their best ball right now. Kings win.


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- Hyphenation: eve‧ry‧thing or ev‧e‧ry‧thing
- (literally) All the things under discussion.
1913, Joseph C. Lincoln, chapter 4, Mr. Pratt's Patients:
- I told him about everything I could think of; and what I couldn't think of he did. He asked about six questions during my yarn, but every question had a point to it. At the end he bowed and thanked me once more. As a thanker he was main-truck high; I never see anybody so polite.
- We had a great dinner - everything was delicious.
- I checked the list again and everything is done.
- Thank you for everything you did for us.
- (colloquial) Many or most things.
- A: What do you want to do at the amusement park?
B: Everything!
- I did everything today - washed the dishes, cut the lawn, did the laundry.
- A: What do you want to do at the amusement park?
- (colloquial) A state of well-being (from all parts of the whole).
- She wasn't feeling well this morning but now everything is fine.
- Since the company lost its best customer everything has gotten worse.
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- everything and the kitchen sink
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- everything else
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Yay! House Party is offering up yet another new opportunity for you to host a fun party on December 31st! Currently, you can head on over here to apply to host Hasbro's Happier New Year's Game Night House Party! At this party, ring in a new tradition with your friends and family by adding Twister, Yahtzee, and Scrabble Catchphrase into the mix. It's sure to be a New Year's Eve to remember and the start to a year full of Hasbro Game Nights!
If you receive House Party emails, be sure to check your Inbox for an exclusive high value coupon valid for $3/1 Monopoly, Jenga, Connect4, Twister, or Hungry Hippo Game. This coupon will make for an even sweeter deal with the current sale at Toys R Us that I posted about here! (Thanks, Jill!)
Your exclusive Party Pack will contain:
For the host:
*1 each of Hasbro Twister, Yahtzee, and Scrabble Catchphrase games
*1 Coupon for $8 off DRAW SOMETHING, WORDS WITH FRIENDS or CITYville MONOPOLY games
*1 Hasbro Game Night trophy
For partygoers:
*Guest Coupons for great Hasbro games
*Game Night Winner Crown and hats
As I've mentioned before, lots and lots of Hip2Savers have gotten to host various House Parties… so it is possible to get selected. In fact, check out the AWESOME package that reader Carla received for hosting the recent Mrs. Prindables Gourmet Gift House Party! Awesome!
She received the following goodies for herself and her guests:
*1 Triple Chocolate Gourmet Jumbo Apple with ornament & signature gift box
*1 Milk Chocolate Walnut Pecan Gourmet Apple with holiday bow*
*1 Box of Chicago-style Milk Chocolate Toffee in holiday gift box
*1 Bag of Holiday themed Pretzel Bites
*1 Box of Assorted Truffles (24 pc.)
*13 Mrs. Prindable's flexible cutting boards for guests
*13 Mrs. Prindable's catalogs and special offer for guests
Just have patience and keep applying for the various parties that pop up and eventually you may get selected! :)
If you're wondering what a House Party is…
Well, a House Party is thousands of parties across the country, hosted by people like us. Each event is sponsored by a leading brand (such as Sargento) and focuses on something cool that the sponsor wants its best fans to experience firsthand and share with their friends. Basically a House party let you share the products you like with all your friends, free of charge! Companies love to promote these type of events because it spreads the word about their products.
What free stuff will you receive?
That all depends on the specific brand your throwing the party for. Each brand has their own unique Party Pack filled with all kinds of free stuff to make your party a success!
If your interested, follow these steps to apply:
First go on over here to sign up to be on the HouseParty.com mailing list. They will email you all the new, free and exclusive House Parties you can host as they become available. Next click over here to look at all the upcoming House Party events. When applying you will be asked a series of questions to make sure you're a good fit for the House Party. That's it! Now you just wait to see if you're one of the lucky chosen that gets to host one of these FUN & FREE events!
(Thanks, Jill and Carla!)
18 Hip Readers Commented
I'm interested, but the links are broken. Do I just go to HouseParty.com?
I have hosted several House Party's and love it! I always received great items!!
I got tired of jumping thru all the hoops, you practically have to beg to host a party
I've gone through the hoops and STILL didn't get one—at least not in the last 3 years! And I've applied to at least 15 since then!
ive tried and tried in th pst and NEVER have gotte selected either. well i just tried it again today so we will see…
I got 3 or 4 parties but once they changed their president or whomever at the top i have had no luck.
I hosted a Coffee-Mate party and was surprised to receive an entire poker set in a case and Cranium in addition to coupons for free Coffee-Mate and Nescafe samples. It was fun! I also answered a survey at the end and received a $5 gift card to either Starbucks or Amazon (I can't quite remember). Very fun!
I'm confused….a few years I got picked to host 2-3 parties. I've applied the same way, nothing really has changed…yet now I haven't gotten picked for a party in like 2 years. I'm ready to give up on applying. I'm feelin a little Debbie Downer, never getting picked for these things! lol
Same here!! its been over 2yrs since I have won one too!! MY SIL won the Kurig Vue Party!! Atleast I did get a %50 coupon off on my Vue w/ rebate it was around $50
I applied to the Fisher price party and got picked. It was awesome! Around $300 worth of toys I think that I got to keep. My girls are still loving the toys
I thought you were supposed to share the toys with your guests? That was my understanding??
I just got picked to host the Soda stream party! MY girls are So excited to try it out! House party is awesome!
I got picked for a Seventh Generation baby & YoBaby party. Both of them were not through HouseParty.com but each of the companies reached out by mass email for people to apply. My seventh generation box just arrived yesterday!
I got the Fisher Price party and it was amazing! I apply for about half the parties they have, and I've only been picked for the one, but I'm hoping for this party or the soda stream second chance. Whether or not I ever get picked again, it was awesome to be picked once and I'll keep trying. I also got picked for a Seventh Generation party and I'm waiting to see what kind of great products are in that box.
I've hosted a few as well, BUT, even though you may get selected, if you are not among the first to respond to the selection email, you are "S.O.L."
Hello, I signed up back when you posted this and got an email from them today! I did what they wanted (invited a certain amount of people in a certain time frame) and now I get to be a host! This will be my first house party and I am super excited! Thanks so much! :)
I won this party!! Yahoo!!


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A cupboard or boxlike receptacle for the exclusive reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. In early Christian times the sacred species was reserved in the home because of possible persecution. Later dovenshaped tabernacles were suspended by chains before the altar. Nowadays tabernacles may be round or rectangular and made of wood, stone, or metal. They are covered with a veil and lined with precious metal or silk, with a corporal beneath the ciboria or other sacred vessels. According to the directive of the Holy See, since the Second Vatican Council, tabernacles are always solid and inviolable and located in the middle of the main altar or on a side altar, but always in a truly prominent place (Eucharisticum Myserium, May 25, 1967, II C). (Etym. Latin tabernaculum, tent, diminutive of taberna, hut, perhaps from Etruscan.)
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The Office's free love freeway lives on - VIDEO
Well, good news for anyone else who is still in need of some Office love. July 1st's Concert for Diana in London will feature a multitude of stars to celebrate Princess Diana's life. Among those stars will be Office stars Ricky Gervais and Mackenzie Crook, performing "Free Love Freeway" before introducing Sir Elton John.
There's no word on whether or not Martin Freeman will join in for some last-minute, high-pitched harmony, but I wouldn't count on it. Also, it's funny that in that very same episode as "Free Love Freeway", Brent serenaded Dawn with a Princess Di song to try and soothe her broken heart. I guess it wouldn't have been very appropriate to sing the Princess Di song at the concert...
Check out this list to figure out where to watch the concert in your region, and check out this video to re-live some good times with David Brent and the gang.


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Idaho-based Grey Ghost Gear, which along with Tactical Tailor, was awarded a contract to provide the Marine Corps with night vision goggle pouches, AN/PRC-153 and 152 pouches and 40 mike-mike bandoliers, now has modular FN/FAL magazine pouches commercially available.
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Poster for WWE's Survivor Series
Sep 26, 2012 - by Steve Gerweck
Pro Wrestling Since 1997
Sep 26, 2012 - by Steve Gerweck
Really? Really? Really?
love how WWE decided to recreate the Scarface movie poster with Miz as Tony Montana minus his gun and this poster would look better if the WWE Survivor Series logo was in Red.
I'm much less excited to be going now.
Cool poster.
Insult to survivor series
insult to scarface
insult to the fans
nWo colors anyone…
Still wish they would go back to the all Survivor Matches and watch teams form over a couple months.
i'm just glad they are using the miz as the top guy fo a ppv!!!


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6 F7 Add 1000 Weapon Parts
7 F8 Add 5 Armor Parts
8 NUMPAD1 Save Position
8 NUMPAD2 Restore Position
9 F9 Grenade Master
10 F10 Toggle Infinite Ammo & Grenades
11 F11 Bullet Impact
12 NUMPAD3 Toggle No Heat Level
13 NUMPAD4 Toggle Infinite Hacking Timers
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Press this button and 10.000 Chaos Points will be added to your current
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Strike one for moderate Islam! Whoo!
And strike one against fundamentalism! Yow!
Where was my people? Where was my media?
This one will have you off your rocker, out of your seat, crying whooo!
Via What: Pakistani actress Veena Malik shuts down a Muslim cleric excoriating her for supposedly shaming Pakistan with her appearance on India's Big Brother clone, Bigg Boss.
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15 Responses to "Strike one for moderate Islam! Whoo!"
Wow. Powerful woman. Go ahead Veena Malik- she schooled him.
"You are not allowed to set eyes on me in my present condition. You should be punished in public, because charity begins at home. Clerics may look at a woman once, but if they look at her a second time, they must be punished. You deserve to be punished."
"Also if you want to do something for the glory of Islam…. [there is] bribery, robbery, theft and killing in the name of Islam. There are many things to talk about. Why Veena Malik? Because Veena Malik is a woman. Because I'm a soft target.
"Pakistan is infamous for many reasons other than Veena Malik."
As the press has reported, Ms. Malik is in fact doing Pakistan proud, right about now. ~ Waylon
good share, dude.
Wow, bet you won't see that on Fox news…What a powerful role model not only for Muslim women, but for all moderate Muslims – how about for humankind altogether. I just hope no one tries to make an example of her, or her family…..
Wish she'd give me some love.
I'm so proud of her. What an amazingly brave woman.
Herb Deer she kicks so much ass, i love her
Michelle Ryan She is my hero! So courageous of her to stand up to the ignorance and misogyny, holding her accusers to account for their own vast shortcomings. You go girl!
Jennifer SK Funny how the fundie-cleric believes he speaks for "100%" of his fellow countrymen, including the entertainer's own family members. Ha! He slays himself; poor little man. Good for her, standing up to such small-minded ignorance.
Shame on u….u just trying to humiliate Pakistan n Islam…
This is one of the most arresting things that I've seen in a long time – incredible beauty, intelligence, and courage, speaking truth to power.
Very moving protrayal of courage and strength, and fearlessness to call him to account for himself and
other Clerics. Fundamentalist, take all the fun out and become Duh mentalists
Hell yes!! Strong, eloquent and honest…rock it, Veena!!!
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As an Avenged Sevenfold fan I am really not digging this record. There is way too many slow songs and slow songs are not their strong suit. A few good tracks save from it being complete shit but still not a good record. I feel bad because they were clearly shaken up by The Rev's death and I respect them for making this record in his honor. Bottom line this is their worst record.
I agree with everything you just said. I'm beyond disappointed, but not just the song writing. I'm a HUGE Dream Theater fan and I was excited when Mike Portnoy announced he would be playing drums. Yes, I understand that it was a tribute to The Rev and I'm sure he didn't want to overdo it... But come on. The only two songs that I enjoyed the drums on for were Natural Born Killer and Save Me. Don't get me wrong, I understand Avenged Sevenfold and Dream Theater are completely different, but the fans who only care about speed certainly aren't going to go and check out Portnoy's bands now.
And there are quite a lot of people I know that think that The Rev recorded the album.
When the hell are the people that I go to school with going to learn the name Mike Portnoy instead of raving about Travis Barker?
And yea, the slower songs are a bit too soft. The only slow one from them I ever really got into was Seize the Day back in my mallcore days.
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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate community editor
Leaders of the local tobacco advisory committee approached the Price City Council during a public meeting last Wednesday.
The members of the advisory panel asked the Price officials to consider approving a resolution setting aside designated areas for smoking at outdoor venues and events taking place within the city's boundaries.
"While there are a lot of people who think second hand smoke outdoors is not a problem, that same smoke has proven to be a killer indoors," said Shirley Coyne, the director of the group. "It is certainly annoying for some people."
The group approached the council a few months ago about the issue. But members of the advisory panel felt the committee needed to research local opinions before the group would have definitive information for the council.
The advisory committee has collected more than 300 surveys of people in attendance at various events.
Many individuals responding to the surveys indicated they would not be opposed to designating areas for smokers to use during outdoor events.
"One of our main interests right now is at the parks and the ball fields in town," stated Coyne. "We are looking for smoke-free areas there or at least some smoking zones."
The group is recommending Price city's approval of a resolution, not the adoption of an outdoor smoking ordinance. Compliance would be voluntary rather than forced by law.
"The fact is, that as we have talked with them, most smokers are willing to step aside when they smoke so that they don't annoy other people," said Georgina Nowak of the Southeastern Utah Health District.
But some members of the council had concerns about how a resolution would affect smokers and non-smokers alike.
"Let's say we do this and there is an event," said Councilwoman Jeanne McEvoy. "Who would get the prime spots at an event? Should the smoke-free group get the best spots to view or participate in it or should the smokers? I worry that we are becoming intolerant of those who smoke. Anything we do would certainly need to be voluntary or I could not support it."
Councilman Joe Christman, who represents the city on the committee, explained the focus of the group on a resolution and how members are thinking in terms of preserving everyone's rights.
"All enforcement on any such resolution would only be advisory and educational," stated Christman. "Nothing here is intended in a punitive way. We want to recognize the rights of all. We compared what the focus of the committee was to the rights of the general public and we believe expanding on the courtesy aspect of smoking would be a good path to take."
The group handed out a brochure which explained smoke free policies and how those states and cities that enacted them have not been hurt in any way. But the group also reinforced the fact that each year 50,000 people die from exposure to second hand smoke, the majority dying from heart disease after being exposed smoke over an extended period of time.
"You know when this state first divided restaurants into smoking and non-smoking sections everyone said it would be so hard to deal with, but it wasn't," stated Coyne. "Then we went to totally smoke free restaurants and the same complaints surfaced. Now it's the norm, and people overall seem to like it."
Statistics seem to back up Coyne's contention that people feel good about smoking restrictions. In fact in some cases businesses involved seem to have thrived on them. For instance a survey of 30,000 restaurant patrons done this year in New York City, which recently banned smoking from restaurants altogether, showed that 23 percent said they were eating out more and that only 4 percent said they were eating out less because of the smoke free law.
The council decided to not pass a resolution of any sort at the present time, but asked the committee to keep working on how smoking areas could be set up and to report back when they have more definite plans.
The council also got an update from A.J. Knight on the shared use that the skate park has been having between bicyclists and skaters.
"It's been going pretty good," he said concerning the councils decision a couple of months ago to try shared usage of the park. "There haven't been any problems that I have seen between the two groups."
When the park was built a few years ago it was set up just as a skate park and because of safety concerns bikes were not allowed. But after years of experience with the park and conversations with those that want to use the park in both ways, the council decided to give the dual usage a opportunity to work.
"With the bikes there now a bigger park it would work better," said Knight.
The council discussed the possibility of expanding the park and asked Knight if he and the group with him would still want to keep the park dual use if it was expanded. They seemed to think that would be fine.
The council decided to think the situation over and at the regular Nov. 10 council meeting they will decide if the dual use will become a permanent designation.


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Last week's poll asked about your flossing habits. It was pretty much a dead heat among "every day", "not enough", and "a few times a week". While I am definitely in the "not enough" category, I am a hypochondriac of sorts and Sank's comment that those who don't do it enough could be breeding horrendous bacteria growth in this bloodstream. Not wanting to deal with that nonsense, I am going to up my efforts–but perhaps with one of those fancy electric toothbrushes instead of the cord–because gadgets are fun. Do you hope to change your flossing habits soon?
This week's poll comes courtesy of this StarTribune article which talks about the rise in the number of local programs intended to keep unused prescription drugs out of the hands of minors and/or out of our sewer systems. Instead of doing the sensible thing and simply throwing out unused prescription drugs so that they may be disposed of at the landfill as they should, people either leave them unused in their medicine cabinets or flush them down the toilet which is poisoning our drinking water. In response to the stupidity of the people in their counties, Scott and Dakota have setup receptacles to collect the drugs for safe disposal by licensed incineration.
From the article:
The programs were started after law enforcement locally and nationally noticed an increase in the number of youths abusing prescription drugs taken from their parents' medicine cabinets or purchased on the street.
The drug take-back programs began in Chisago County two years ago in what was believed to be the first program of its kind in the nation.
"It's been amazing," said Chisago County Sheriff's deputy Josh Olds, who helped run the program.
Olds said that last year the Sheriff's Office collected more than 1,500 pounds of medications and narcotics from the three boxes it has around the county, in in Centerville, North Branch and Rush City.
The spread of the program has perhaps been slowed by the cost involved in securely transporting the collected items for disposal — most agencies have been paying thousands of dollars for transport and disposal. Law enforcement must now go to Illinois or to the Alexandria area, where the nearest incinerators licensed to dispose of such narcotics are located, law enforcement officials said. But that could change soon.
So the poll question for today is whether you keep, flush, or throw out unused prescription medications but there are many others including whether you think that Dakota County should continue its pilot program when the solution is as simple as throwing it into the trash and not your toilet? Do you think we, as taxpayers, should be paying thousands to incinerate the drugs in another state? Whatever you have to say about this one go ahead and comment on and vote on the side bar and then feel free to check out our expired polls in the archive or read through the previous posts about polls here.


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4* Alabama
4* Alabama
Florida vs. Alabama, 02/14/2012 19:00 EDT, Score: 61 - 52
Point Spread: +3½/-109 Alabama
Sportsbook: 5Dimes
Result: Loss
Taking ALABAMA here. Yeah. I will take the home dog with its top players suspended. Florida let me down Saturday as a Top 10. That being said, Tide need a good resume building victory. Gators themselves missing some depth. This team is not that deep right now. I expect Alabama to step up here for their coach and show their top 2 scorers what a 'team' is all about. Underdog 6-1 ATS last 7 in the series. Gators 1-4 ATS last 5 on the road and 2-8 ATS last 10 as road favorites. 4* ALABAMA
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