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At the Associated Press, Kelli Kennedy's Thursday report on fraud and abuse in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is well done in several aspects, nonetheless significantly understated its losses.
The AP dispatch deals with a now-released Government Accountability Office report on the results of investigations in nine states.
Here are the first four paragraphs of Kennedy's report (HT David Freddoso at the Washington Examiner), including reference to a woman who is LIHEAP's version of a welfare queen:
A federal program designed to help impoverished families heat and cool their homes wasted more than $100 million paying the electric bills of thousands of applicants who were dead, in prison or living in million-dollar mansions, according to a government investigation.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spent $5 billion through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in 2009, doling out money to states with little oversight of the program. Some states don't verify applicants' identifies or income. For example, the program helped pay the electric bill of a woman who lives in a $2 million home in a wealthy Chicago suburb and drives a Mercedes, according to the yet-to-be released report obtained by The Associated Press.
The Government Accountability Office studied the program after a 2007 investigation by Pennsylvania's state auditor found 429 applicants received more than $162,000 using the Social Security numbers of dead people.
The GAO investigated Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Virginia, which represented about one-third of the program's funding in 2009. The agency found improper payments in about 9 percent of households receiving benefits in those states, totaling $116 million.
Unless someone can demonstrate that other states' LIHEAP programs are airtight (good luck with that), the true losses in the program are far higher than the figure Kennedy cited. We already know from her report that Pennsylvania, which was outside the scope of GAO's investigation, has had serious program problems.
Since the states involved "represented about one-third of the program's funding," total losses to fraud and abuse are more than likely in the neighborhood of $350 million, or three times higher than the reported $116 million. Kennedy should have included a sentence along these lines: "If the experience of these six states is representative of what is occurring in the program nationwide, annual LIHEAP losses to fraud and abuse are about $350 million."
LIHEAP's long list of "not for profit" and corporate advocates at the Campaign for Home Energy Assistance are already defending the program in response to Kennedy's report. The following is from a statement currently on the group's home page:
We are disappointed that LIHEAP funds may have gone to ineligible parties. In this economy, more and more households cannot afford to heat and cool their homes because of financial woes. The poor, vulnerable populations that this program serves should not be denied the assistance they needs because of some bad actors or some administrative mismanagement.
They also believe that the program's scope should be quintupled:
At $5.1 billion in LIHEAP funding, only 1 in 5 eligible Americans are served, which means there are many people who need assistance and are not getting it.
A question separate from AP's report: What would happen to a business where 9% of payments to employees or vendors were improper? Answer: They'd be out of business. But in government, the easy answer is not to clamp down on fraud and abuse (later paragraphs in the AP article demonstrate a decided reluctance to do that on the part of those who should be doing it). Instead, its "answers" are to either raise taxes or borrow more money while constantly advocating even more spending. Meanwhile, the fraud and abuse go on and on. "Responsible government" and "Government oversight," once again, are shown to be oxymorons.
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It may have come out last summer, but Divine Fits are still touring behind A Thing Called Divine Fits. Last night, Britt Daniel, Dan Boeckner, and the rest stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to perform "Like Ice Cream" and a cover of Tom Petty's "You Got Lucky". Watch both videos below.
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You Are Special is an inspiring collection of Fred Rogers' self-esteem boosting wisdom. Rogers also shares many private stories about his own challenges growing up, including the important role his grandfather and a few influential teachers played in his life.
Fred Rogers' short, easy-to-remember maxims and observations helped people of all ages make sense of a complicated world. Now that he is gone, this collection will remind you why he meant so much to you as a child. You Are Special will make sure you keep benefiting from his hopeful outlook on life.
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"Short and Sweet"
This book is really about development of children (and adults too really but they aren't mentioned) on how to nurture others and love them.
This book is simple, sweet and informative. It's quick to listen to and isn't bogged down with someone who just wants to show you their knowledge. He seems to really care and has simple ways of teaching about life. There's a happy sad reality to it.
"Short but Covers Alot"
In total it's a short audio book, but it's filled with a complex wealth of excellently narrated dialogue by Mister Rogers himself.
"The Wisdom, Quotes, and Piano of Mr. Rogers"
Yes - it's an easy listen, full of inspiring quotes.
There are some great quotes in this book, but for me the most memorable aspect of the book is how Fred relays his experience of watching, listening, loving, and learning. So much of what you read in the parenting section today is based on formal research of children in "the lab".
If you've watched the television series, you'll recognize the material, the tone, and Mr. Rogers at the piano between chapters.
Thinking about life as a parent, this book challenges you to think about what you're doing.
"Such a healing book"
I can't recommend this book enough. Me. Rodgers insights into children and what they need from parents are timeless. Do your entire family a favor and listen to this book.
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A Radio Disney representative led a 45-minute high-energy assembly Monday at Lily Lake Elementary School that had students do activities focused on healthy eating habits. Radio Disney will also visits Afton-Lakeland Elementary School Friday.
The program was made possible thanks to HealthPartners and the Lakeview Foundation. The partnership is bringing a healthy eating program to schools designed to increase fruit and vegetable intake among elementary-age students. For the next four weeks, students will use fruit and vegetable trackers to record how much of each food they eat.


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You'll Boo, you'll hiss, you'll cheer the hero and awww the heroine.
Have you ever been to one of those old-timey shows--where the audience boos, cheers, hisses and claps? In a theatrical performance similar to vaudeville mixed with slap-stick comedy, the Old-Fashioned Melodrama from the Cheyenne Little Theater Players is sure to tickle your funny bone.
Have you seen the Old-Fashioned Melodrama?
The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players kicked off their 55th season of Melodrama this week at the historic Atlas Theatre downtown.
This year's melodrama is titled "Dirty Deeds at the Depot" or "Professor Mack's Miracle Elixir of Life." The cast returns to the glory days of the depot with Lacie Camisole as the heroine, the dastardly Professor Thaddeus Mack and the kind Station Master Justin Tyme.
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University of Michigan nurses allege "assault on women," unfair labor practices at health system
Ann Arbor Journal, 8/2/11
By James David Dickson, A2 Journal
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Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Tuesday afternoon several dozen nurses employed by the University of Michigan Hospital and Health System held a press conference at the Michigan Union. Speaking on behalf of the 4,000 or so nurses in the U-M health system, the nurses alleged unfair labor practices on the university's part and announced plans to picket if conditions don't improve.
The nurses have worked without a contract since June 30, when their old agreement with the university expired. On Tuesday the Michigan Nurses Association, which represents the U-M nurses, filed a complaint with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, alleging regressive bargaining, unilateral changes in employee working conditions and negotiating directly with employees, among other offenses. Tuesday's complaint amended an earlier filing charging that health system negotiators were negotiating in bad faith bargaining.
Meanwhile, at the negotiating table, U-M is reportedly requesting that nurses make greater health insurance contributions. The nurses view the proposal as a pay cut.
Katie Oppenheim, president of the U-M Professional Nurse Council, said that given the amount of mothers and caregivers the measure would affect, the university's position amounted to an "assault on women." She noted the irony of U-M opening a women's hospital in November at a time it's asking so many female employees to work for less.
Almost 90 minutes after the press conference ended, a staffer in the U-M health system press office sent out a note on the $1.8 million, "museum-quality" art collection the hospital would receive — all funded with private donations, to be sure, but nonetheless ironic.
The nurses noted that U-M has been helpful on some non-economic negotiating points, such as scheduling.
"But it's not that way when the topic is money," Oppenheim noted. If U-M doesn't change course, it could not only lose experience nurses, Oppenheim and her colleagues argued, but it could deter talented applicants from choosing Michigan. If that happens, the argument goes, the quality of nursing at the health system will drop and eventually patients will feel the effects.
It can take a decade of experience and mentoring for a nurse to be able to handle the most critical-care patients the hospital handles, explained Elizabeth Cheslak, a nurse in the Birth Center. Sarah Burns, six months from a quarter century of service to the U-M health system, and an intensive care nurse, agreed. "It takes a long time for that voice in your head to develop," Burns added.
Keri Boker, a critical care nurse, said she'd probably look for another job if management's proposals go through. Boker said that the prestige of working for U-M is enough to make her look past paying upwards of $600 every year just to park at her own job.
But parking fees and higher costs and lower benefits is asking too much, especially when the health system just announced its 15th consecutive year of profitability, Boker said.
"I have a friend who teaches in Willow Run who just took a 20 percent pay cut," Boker added. "That, I can understand, but not this."
After spending 16 years working for Huron Valley Ambulance, Boker moved over to nursing at U-M for the chance to work with the brightest minds and best technology in medicine.
"I'm the one who holds your loved one's hand, who makes sure their last moments are peaceful, who ensures they're dying with dignity," Boker said.
That part of it, the work she and her colleagues do for patients, won't change, ever, said Boker. What might change is where they do their nursing work. St. Joseph Mercy is literally right down the road. The Henry Ford Health System is nearby. And a great many of the 4,000 nurses U-M employs commute to Ann Arbor from other communities.
"We have nurses who live in Flint, Toledo, Windsor, even Marquette," said Oppenheim. "If things go the way management wants, some of those nurses may choose to get jobs closer to home," taking them away from the system that trained them and the patients the hospital serves. Nurses are in demand right now.
Negotiations resume Wednesday morning, Oppenheim said, and the nurses are hopeful that a fair deal, perhaps including a raise, and ideally without harsh give-backs, can be achieved. If not, the nurses will continue to work without a contract and continue wearing blood-red scrubs and buttons at work.
If none of that works, the nurses will hold an informational picket on Sat. Aug. 13, from noon to 1 p.m., outside the University of Michigan Hospital.
The University of Michigan responded in a statement on Tuesday night, noting that the nurses union chose to suspend talks on July 9.
On Wednesday, August 3 a team from the University of Michigan Health System will return to the negotiation table with representatives from the U-M Professional Nurses Council/Michigan Nurses Association (UMPNC/MNA). The labor contract negotiations, which began in April, have been suspended since July 9 at the request of the union.
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"The Health System negotiating team looks forward to returning to the table and engaging with the union bargaining team in an effort to reach an agreement on a successor contract to the one that expired on June 30, 2011. Throughout negotiations, operations have continued as normal and the parties continue to operate according to the terms set forth in the expired agreement.
In the negotiations, the University has an overall interest in reaching a new agreement that includes market- and cost-competitive provisions, which will preserve the organization's success in recruiting and retaining a highly talented nursing workforce. Discussions at the bargaining table have been constructive...
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PUPIL premium funding has failed to improve exam outcomes for disadvantaged children in Bournemouth and Poole, according to figures released by Ofsted.
The latest Pupil Premium report shows that the percentage of children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) who passed five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C fell in both boroughs from 2012 to 2013.
In Poole there was a 4.5 per cent drop - down from 39.8 per cent to 35.3 per cent. In Bournemouth the fall was one per cent, with 30.1 per cent of disadvantaged pupils achieving that benchmark in 2013.
However in Dorset County Council's schools the reverse was true, with the pupil premium apparently reaping big rewards. Here number of children eligible for FSM achieving good GCSEs was up by almost nine per cent - from just over a quarter in 2012 to 34 per cent last year.
The mixed success of the funding, which amounts to more than £900 per eligible pupil given to the school to raise the attainment, reflects the postcode lottery highlighted by Ofsted chiefs.
The inspectorate's report says that "overall school leaders are spending pupil premium funding more effectively" but also concludes: "It cannot be right that the likelihood of a child receiving a good education should depend on their postcode or economic circumstance."
HM Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, said closing the "unacceptable gap" between poorer children and their better off classmates was "one of the greatest challenges this country faces." He added: "Ofsted, for its part, will continue to focus relentlessly on how schools are using this money to ensure these pupils don't get left behind."


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The only female judge on the FOX reality show wants to keep DeAndre on the competition, but she's outvoted by the other judges.
Winning Jennifer Lopez's favor couldn't help DeAndre Brackensick stay longer on "American Idol". The 17-year-old singer has got eliminated on Thursday, April 5 despite getting rave reviews from the judges for his rendition of "I Like It" on the Top 8 performance show.
DeAndre landed on the bottom three along with Elise Testone and Hollie Cavanagh, the latter of which was also in danger last week. The two girls were later declared safe, leaving the San Jose boy to sing for his life.
After his performance of "Master Blaster", J.Lo announced the outcome of judges' deliberation. The "One Love" singer revealed she tried to save DeAndre, but she was outvoted by Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. "I only get one vote," so she explained. "I'm sorry - we're not saving you tonight."
That night, J.Lo made use of the results show to premiere her "Dance Again" music video. The Wanted catered the audience with their rendition of "Glad You Came", while "Idol" alum Kellie Pickler sang "Where's Tammy Wynette".
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Kris Humphries' attorneys are reportedly planning to subpoena Kim Kardashian's new boyfriend Kanye West.
The basketball player and the TV reality star are currently going through a divorce. Kim ended the relationship 72-days after the pair wed and is now romantically involved with West.
Kardashian's legal team subpoenaed Humphries' former flame Myla Sinanaj to testify and the athlete has decided to return the favour.
"The gloves are clearly off now," a source told Radar Online.
"Kris lawyer, Lee Hutton, has no choice but to depose Kim's new boyfriend, Kanye West. Kim has publicly said that she and Kanye have been friends for years, and Kris' lawyers want to know if the two were ever intimate before they went public with their relationship a few months ago."
"Kris has no reason to believe that Kim was unfaithful to him during their very short marriage. Of particular interest to Team Humphries is Kanye's involvement in the Kardashian reality shows as he appeared on an episode of Kourtney & Kim Take New York.
"Kris' lawyers will delve into if Kanye's appearance on the show, and what his involvement in the shows are going forward. Kris believes that Kim felt tremendous pressure to get married to him on camera, and this goes to the heart of his claim that the marriage is fraudulent."
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Bryan Nix has this deep pass just slip through his fingers on the final day of "Camp Trojans" in Bruce recently. More than 20 campers turned out for the three-day football camp sponsored by the Bruce Trojan coaching staff. Photo by Joel McNeece
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2011 Mercury Mariner Values
The 2011 Mercury Mariner is a mid-size SUV that is available in premier or hybrid trim levels. The standard Mariner comes with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that outputs 171 hp and gets an EPA estimated 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Opting for the Premier trim grants you a 240 hp producing V6 that achieves an EPA estimated 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. For all the green drivers a hybrid trim is available. Equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-Valve Atkinson -Cycle hybrid engine this fuel sipper gets an EPA estimated 34 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. The Mariner comes standard with FWD but 4WD option is available at all trim levels. Other options are comprised of rear view camera assist, SYNC® in-car connectivity, voice-activated navigation system, and ambient lighting. Safety features include dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags, rollover sensor, safety canopy system, and tire pressure monitoring system. The Mariner comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper to Bumper warranty.Read more Read less
Last year, the Mercury Mariner received a wealth of safety, technological and comfort upgrades, but for 2011 the small SUV gets no substantial changes.
Abundance of interior space; smooth comfortable ride; ease of maneuverability; top safety ratings in every category; hybrid fuel economy
The Mariner is a compact sport utility vehicle that is mechanically similar to the Ford Escape, but with different interior and exterior styling and equipment details. The Mariner's smaller size makes it a relatively fuel-efficient SUV. It also has unsurpassed crash ratings, earning the Mariner a 5-star government rating in all crash tests. The base front-wheel drive Mariner gets an estimated 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
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Bethesda Softworks - Interview @ SPOnG
SPOnG has an interview with Pete Hines, ostensibly about the release of the PS3 version of Oblivion but wandering onto Fallout 3 and some general areas. Since the PS3 stuff is pedestrian and there's nothing revealing about Fallout 3, here's a bit that might relate to some recent debates we've seen:
Yeah, you tell 'em, SPOnG, "so-called" "citizen" "journalist". More like sewer journalist, rite?
I'm glad we still have SPOnG to represent quality journalism and honest interviewing, with integrity!
I must agree seeing that at SPOnG is a bit of a joke.
It was interesting reading the way he responded to someone who was obviously not too knowledgeable about Fallout - he was loose about the 'no jokes' things, didn't rule out any non-PC console versions, and allows Bioshock and Fallout 3 to be brought together without feeling the need to differentiate.
Perhaps I'm over-reading, but the feeling I got was very different from the 'reverence for Fallout' that I got from interviews with PC RPG sites.
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Our job as educators is to wisely choose apps. We look for several things in a good app.
1. Is it educational?
2. Is it free, or WORTH the $?
3. Does it adapt to the individual learner or is it able to differentiate?
4. Does it allow you to do multiple things within the app? For example, one of our best apps is called 30hands, and it allows you to do multimedia learning with science, or math, or reading, etc.


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Ask Mac Questions and Get Answers from Experts ASAP
Hello Pat, my name is Dan.I will do my best to help you, the only stupid question is the unasked one.
Oops, sorry. OSX 10.7.5 on IMac.
Repairing Permissions
The above is a PDF that explains and shows how to do it, save a copy or print it out for future use.
Next is a pram reset, this is where a USB keyboard is handy.
To do a PRAM reset, you need to restart your machine and hold down these 4 keys all together at the same time.
'Option', 'Command (Cloverleaf or Apple)', 'R' and 'P' all together at the same time.
Keep them down until you hear 4 startup chimes, this is the sound that your computer makes when it starts up, it is like a boonngg. The screen should also cycle from white to black and then back to white along with the chimes.
The sound should also get louder.
If you have a wireless keyboard then the procedure is a little bit different.
Use the very same keys but wait until the chime and immediately press and hold those keys. I recommend getting your fingers ready because timing is critical.
It can take many trys to get it, any USB keyboard is preferable.
If using a Windows keyboard do the following.
Substitute the Control key for the Command key and Alt for Option, all others stay the same.
This resets all of the system buses on your computer, USB, FireWire, display, ethernet and your keyboard/mouse/trackpad.
This will correct many faults but not necessarily yours.
Try that, I think that the beachball will go away. Let me know please.
First I restarted my computer using the 4 keys but that did not solve the problem.
I'm running the disk permissions on the Macintosh HD and it says it will take approximately 30 minutes.
ok, sorry. I'll follow your instructions to the letter. Thank you.
Chrome which is working brilliantly. I've also installed Firefox because I always use 2 browsers.
Ok, I completed the permissions repair and tried the PRAM reset. I heard the chimes but there was no restart.
Ok, well, it didn't fix the Safari problem . I suppose this means this computer has to go to Apple for repair? Everything was running just fine until the latest update!!
Shall I try the restart again using the 4 keys? Perhaps I didn't do it properly.
Actually, I didn't hear the chimes on either my first or second try. I restarted from the Apple menu, the screen went black and I pressed the 4 keys but no chimes. The restart continued as usual with no change to Safari. Shall I try the instructions you just gave me now?
No, it was a very quick restart. I had my fingers on the keys as soon as the screen went black and kept them there but it didn't alter the course of the restart at all. Shall I try again?
I promise it's a USB cabled keyboard. I'll try again and let you know.
Actually when I restarted, the computer shut down and asked me sign back in as a user. When I did that, Safari was just fine!! Fantastic. You are a great specialist and I thank you for your wonderful service. I'm so pleased!
Basic Maintenance
Thank you.
Ok, well, then Safari completely stalled (no spinning ball but also no ability to refresh or enter a new tab) . So I logged out again. When I logged back in, it was working again. I hope it stays this time.
Actually, Safari remains completely stalled. It will work for a moment then it's back to nothing happening. This text box comes up on Safari but it won't send.
Now I'm back to the spinning ball. Ugh, this is frustrating.
Ok, now open Applications and trash Safari, get rid of it. Then use FF to go here and download a new copy.
When I tried to trash it, it said I couldn't because Safari is required for OSX.
Well, I tried to but it says I need version 10.6. It would not open or download.
Nope. This is what it says:
You don't have permission to access /content/downloads/23/43/041-9947/nhdrfwwon5q2z00wm0i88hbd643yxo82dj/Safari6.0.4Lion.pkg on this server.
Whatever that means.
Reinstalling Lion Without the Installer
Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alterhatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the main menu. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion: Select Reinstall Lion and click on the Continue button.
Note: You can also re-download the Lion installer by opening the App Store application. Hold down the OPTION key and click on the Purchases icon in the toolbar. You should now see an active Install button to the right of your Lion purchase entry. There are situations in which this will not work. For example, if you are already booted into the Lion you originally purchased with your Apple ID or if an instance of the Lion installer is located anywhere on your computer.
Thanks. I will need to do this later since we've already spent 2 hours on this problem. Thanks for all your help; I know you've tried everything. If you'd like I'll let you know if it works once I've tried it. This is far further than I was hoping to go but I'll give it a shot. You've been very patient and professional. Thanks again.
It worked brilliantly! And now I've gained more confidence so I'm not so afraid of messing up my computer. Again, many thanks. I'll be sure to use this, and hopefully you, as a resource again if I should need it. Now I'm going to give you the EXCELLENT rating you much deserve.


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Concealable Revolver
What would be a good small concealable revolver to purchase?
S&W J-frame say a model 60 snubbie or one of their airweight models if you prefer. They are 5 shot revolvers chambered in either .357 or .38 special. There are quite a few options as far as barrel length and sight style. Grips are also plentiful.
concealable revolver
It all depends on how you plan to dress. I can conceal a 6" m-29. My personal favorite and smallest revolver I own is a Smith M-65 3". 6 shots of .357 magnum in a package that can control full power loads. Round butt and no adjustable sights to snag. I got the factory DAO hammer for it and now it is virtually snag proof. IWB hoster and shirt tails hanging out concealed with out a hitch. Throw a bianchi speed strip in the right front pocket and I have 12 rounds of the best one shot stopping handgun ammo at my disposal.
Got to agree with sixgunner on the S&W, but I like the mod 36 J frame loaded with Hydrashoks. Just like American Express, never leave home without it.
S&W makes quite a few small, hammerless revolvers.
I have a S&W model 642 Lady Smith 5 shot .38 lightweight that is perfect for anytime carry. Hell, sometimes I shove it in my front pocket and go.
The 637's and 642's are nice pistols. I try to carry my wife's 637, but I can't pry it out of her hands.
Mine's a 642 with Hogue grips.
yeah, a s&w hammerless .38 airweight will be one of my next purchases. My brother has one, and it seems very reliable and easy to use.
I seem to be carryin' my 3" model 60 more than anything. Although it chronographs 100 fps slower than my other .357s, there is no difficulty keepin' it on a critical mass target at 45+ yds. It is truly a delight to carry!
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1. Re: Oracle® Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2)858544 Jul 31, 2012 7:15 AM (in response to 934641)Hi,
I belive Oracle® Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2) is no longer available on OTN for download. You need to raise an SR with oracle to request for media delivery.
Oracle® Application Server 10g Release 3 (10.1.3) is not exactly an upgraded version of 10g Release 2. It hosts diffrent types of componanats (SOA,Web Center etc) than 10.1.2 (Portal,Forms,reports etc). Only OC4J is common which you can use for your J2EE Depolyments.
2. Re: Oracle® Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2)Erik Janssen-Oracle Aug 2, 2012 9:37 AM (in response to 858544)Hello Alexandros,
Products which are not covered by premier support are not available for download. As premier support for AS 10.1.2 has ended on December 31st, 2012, the product is not available anymore through the the standard channels. If needed, you can order the media pack from Oracle through the process documented in Note [url https://support.oracle.com/CSP/main/article?cmd=show&type=NOT&id=1071023.1]1071023.1.
One note :
AS 10.1.2.x : complete media pack with products such as Portal, Discoverer, Forms, Reports, OC4J, Web Cache etc.
AS 10.1.3.x : Application Server only (OC4J + Oracle HTTP Server)
If you are looking for Weblogic, you can [url http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/weblogic/downloads/wls-main-097127.html]download it form OTN.


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Mark-Simpson-CU-Invite Final Results
Freshman Wyoming Cowboy golfer Kamrin Allen led the Cowboy golf team during the final round of the Mark Simpson-Colorado Invitational on Tuesday, in Erie, Colo. Allen fired a five-under 67 in the final round to finish tied for 20th place of the 80-man field with a score of 214 (-2). Allen's 67 (-5) tied for the second-best round of the day at the event and is a career-best round. His finish is also his third top-25 finish in four events this season and the third of his career. As a team, the Cowboys carded their fourth-best round of the season in the final round shooting a 286 (-2) moving them up one place on the team leaderboard to finish 13th of the 14 team field. The Pokes finished with a final team total of 876 (+12).
"Kamrin is off to a great start this season," Wyoming Director of Golf Joe Jensen said. "He has played very well all four tournaments this season and he just needs to keep playing consistent golf. I feel encouraged with this team because there is a lot of good golf there. As a team we just need to put three solid rounds together and we can compete with anyone."
Allen's top-20 finish led the Cowboys, but Sophomore Jake Hedge also fired an under-par round in the final round. Hedge shot a season-best three-under 69 to finish in a tie for 32nd place with a score of 217 (+1). Junior Eddie Stewart was the Cowboys next highest finisher tying for 52nd place. Stewart carded a final round 73 (+1) and finished with a 54-hole total of 222 (+6). Fellow junior Brent Baylon shot a final round 77 (+5) to finish tied for 58th place with a final score of 223 (+7). The Cowboys other junior Eric Parish finished the tournament with a 79 (+7) giving him a final tally of 234 (+18). Parish finished the event in 77th place.
"I am happy for Jake to rebound and play well this event," Jensen said.
The individual medalist was Colorado State's Kirby Pettitt who fired a tournament-best final round of 64 (-8) to finish with a 14-under 202. Oregon State's Brian Jung finished second with a score of 205 (-11). In third was Colorado's Derek Fribbs who shot a 207 (-9), followed by UMKC's Nathan Hughes who was one stroke behind Fribbs with a score of 208 (-8). Kansas' Chris Gilbert and UMKC's Korbin Kuehn finished tied for fifth with a score of 209 (-7).
Taking home the team championship was Oregon State who shot a three-round total of 843 (-21). Host school Colorado finished second with a 19-under 845, followed by Colorado State who was two strokes behind in third place with a score of 847 (-17). UMKC finished fourth with a total of 854 (-10), while Kansas and UT Arlington finished tied for fifth with a six-under score of 858.
The Cowboys will conclude the fall season on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29 in Albuquerque, N.M. with the William H. Tucker Invitational.


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Rudy is out of the SuperVegan office today. I'm filling in for him while he's gone. He's enjoying a day at the beach. While others work; Rudy tans. What a jerk.
Here's a recipe from him celebrating those rich, bright, vibrant and delicious tomatoes that have graced our presence as of late. They won't last forever. Use them while you can! Sometimes, I wish I had Jesse's Girl.
Recipe after the jump!
A Good Ol' Fashioned Fresh Tomato Soup!
1/4 Cup (good quality) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cup of diced white onion
2 cloves of garlic; minced
1 bay leaf
4 Cups of Diced and Seeded (Fresh) Tomatoes
1 Cup of V8 Juice
1 TBS Brown Sugar
3 Slices of bread (crusts removed, torn into small pieces)
2 Cups of Vegetable Broth
1/4 Cups Cilantro
1 tsp black pepper
salt to taste
Popped popcorn.
Heat half of the oil (2TBS) in a stock pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add your bay leaf. Add your tomatoes and smash slowly and lightly. Add your V8 and brown sugar and stir well. Next, add your bread; stir and saute for 6 minutes.
Remove Bay leaf. Blend your tomato mixture in batches and return to the stock pan. Add your vegetable broth, pepper and salt and bring your soup mixture to a boil. Lower heat; after 5 minutes serve.
Serve in bowl with popped popcorn and cracked black pepper.
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For 20 years, coyote population experiencing steady growth in Western Pa.
Coyotes come in all colors — nearly white to all black — and never "waste a meal," said Tom Fazi of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Coyotes also possess powerful jaws and eat the bones of their prey.
"They just crunch them up," Fazi said.
In western Pennsylvania, the average male coyote weighs 45 to 55 pounds, compared to the average 35- to 40- pound female.
"Its tail is almost always pointing downward," Fazi said.
Lanky legs, erect ears and an elongated snout also distinguish a coyote.
Fazi described coyotes as a growing population of shy, efficient predators.
"The whole eastern part of the country has seen an increase in coyotes in the last 20 years," he said.
A coyote's diet ranges from fruit to small mammals.
"They'll eat anything ... They're omnivores," Fazi said. "They have no natural predators in Pennsylvania."
But Dan Puhala of Ross, the game commission's local wildlife conservation officer, can connect property owners with trappers and hunters willing to help people rid their homesteads of coyotes.
"If they (property owners) want to get some recreational guys, it's free," Puhala said. "People ask me all the time for places to trap or hunt."
It can cost at least $200, however, to hire licensed trappers, such as Tim Giger of Middlesex, Butler County.
"Every situation is different," Giger said. "I might not be able to help them out."
Giger uses paw holds and cable restraints to catch coyotes, but such devices cannot safely be used in areas with free-roaming dogs.
"The paw hold is most effective," Giger said. "To call them (coyotes) in and shoot them is more difficult."
Coyotes in western Pennsylvania generally roam in small family groups of two to 10 individuals. "They don't have a den were they go," Fazi said.
To obtain a list of licensed and recreational coyote hunters and trappers, call the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 724-238-9523.
Deborah Deasy is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 724-772-6369 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Some of the coupes developed by Jaguar have achieved a legendary status in the auto industry. During the 1960s, the Jaguar E-Type coupe's styling and performance generated universal acclaim. With modern sport and personal luxury coupes, the British luxury car maker has drawn on the E-Type as a styling inspiration. After years of focus on four passenger grand tourer machines under the XJS and XK branding, Jaguar rebooted their sport coupe heritage with the F-Type. A two-seat performance car built for driving agility, a coupe version of the Jaguar F-Type came shortly after the release of the roadster model. Offered with rear-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive versions, the sports car boasts power from supercharged V-6 and V-8 powerplants.
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Chin high. Face filthy. Shoulders square and teeny. Oy. He was very proud to be wearing his mama's favourite t-shirt. For some unidentified reason, I beam whenever he puts it on. And the neon bracelets (aka scary chemical bangles he got in a loot bag and that I hate and hid as soon as he put them down and looked the other way) add the perfect touch, don't they? He comes in peace — this bizarre, uncannily cute being of mine.
"Mama! Mama! I am 35-point-zero pounds today, Mama!"
Look at him riding my stationary bike (and singing). He's actually pedaling….
I am crazy about this child. So much that I can't deal. And, after what we went through last May, I thank God every day for his health and contagious enthusiasm for life. Though I wish he'd drink his lemon water, eat more greens, clean up his Ninjago spinners, spare me that ringing in my ears from extra-high-pitched pleadings to watch Star Wars (again),
and sleep in his own bed.
Of course, I am also crazy about his big sister.
I took her to "the crystal store" (as she likes to call it) this evening — a little mom-and-daughter outing. She's turning seven (SEVEN) on Saturday, so this was a special pre-birthday gift. You see, she loves fairies. And she sparkles in these spiritual shops, which incidentally attract others who also believe in fairies. Her favourite is a charming store called "Odyssey," which is worth the drive all the way out to Pickering. So that's where we went.
She bought a necklace with a charm full of "pixie dust," a miniature blue bird — "for happiness," the lady behind the counter said — a little blue cluster of crystals, a coin with a saying on it that she liked, and a mini "fresh picked rainbow," which I'm still not quite sure how she's going to use.
I love being eccentric and imaginative with her. And if you know me well enough, you know I often have a crystal hanging on my neck.
"Mama, d'you know what? Selena Gomez is Justin Beaver's girlfriend." Did you learn that in school, Monkey? "No, Grandma told me."
I'm also crazy about our magnificent Betty White….
…our little lover, Minden…
…and our beautiful MAAARGE! (who, alas, isn't doing so well, I learned at the vet just today)….
(If you want to see ALL the things I'm crazy about, by the way, check me out on Instagram — love love love! And if you're on Instagram, tell me your username in the comments, and I'll follow you back.)
Also, big news: I finally got a wedding ring that I'll actually wear. Strangely enough, I loathe conventional jewellery, and my original rings have been tight ever since I had kids. But this ring's very light, simple and symbolic for me. Josh is thrilled, of course — I guess because he's crazy about me. And I guess I'm crazy about him too, enough to wear a piece of jewellery…that doesn't contain crystals.
xo Haley-O
P.S. I've been up to a lot, as usual, at Today's Parent. Check out my most recent blog posts and galleries (every week I do a fun celebrity gallery) over at Celebrity Candy! And some other fascinating stuff my fellow editors and I have written over at On Our Minds.


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I have been reading some reviews and it looks as though we can bring our own 'non-alcoholic' beverages. Has anyone here done this before and would they recommend it? Or is it just as easy to buy a beverage card?
Depends on if you are driving or flying to the port. If you don't mind packing and carrying your own bevvies then go for it. (And we have done it), but depending on how many of you there is going on the cruise, the price of the drink card (about $7 a day for an adult) may be worth it not to have to lug the drinks around.
Also depends on your beverage of choice. I drink Diet Dr. Pepper and I just carry at least 1 12 pack. Last cruise, I packed the beverages for the 3 cabins that were traveling together in a separate suit case (it wasn't an issue as we live in the port town) and I didn't get questioned about 3 12 packs in the case ... also had 2 bottle of wine and a false bottle of water for stronger spirits.
Yes, it could be restrictive if you are flying directly to go to the port due to the weight. I usually take 6 16oz bottles of my soda as is not available onboard and 2 gallons of water right in open site without any question. But I drive to the port also.
My wife and I did the drink card thing. I must say I was a little disappointed with the whole "one pop per customer" thing. They give it to you in a glass of ice, so essentially you are getting half a can of pop. If you are getting a beverage to take to your room, plan on making a few trips back to a pop station/bar.
On a side note, the had no Mountain Dew, which I am way too hooked on. I realize they use Coke products, but they didn't even have any of Mt. Dew's evil cousin... Mellow Yellow.
I have never had so much coffee in my life in my attempt to keep up with my addiction to caffine! LOL!
I will be bringing my own Dew's on the next trip.
In my opinion I don't want to pack around sodas. I want the cruise to be simple and easy. That is one of the reasons I like the soda card. You pay a price and get sodas. I never had a problem getting any number of sodas nor did I have a problem with the bartenders that gave them to me. As for taking the soda to your room I bought one from the mini fridge when I wanted which was only a couple times. Why are you going to go on a cruise if you are going to worry about a couple bucks for a soda.
Some people try to conserve so they can cruise more often. Some times the cruise does not offer their drink of choice. When I am driving to the port I bring my own also.
It wasn't the price of the pop... it was the principal of it. We paid to get unlimited soda. We DID get unlimited soda, but the accessability of it in our case was poor. That was my point.
We were told only one pop at a time. I wish I had been on your ship were you could take 2 or 3 at a time.
Waterboy? I can't drink more than one soda at a time so why would that be a problem? When I am done with the soda I am drinking I get another. Amazing how it works.
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Mike Wooldridge of BBC interviews Muki (President)& the late Angel Wainaina(First lady, Vice president) of the Hiphop Parliament.
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By Muki Garang
Folks i have been on a quest since 2002 trying in various attempts to figure out how this should work. By -this, i mean how WE the youth can be a part of National development.
Before Maisha Yetu I worked extensively with the British Council Kenya- from February 2006 to July 2007, where I co-founded a program called WAPI (Words and Pictures). WAPI continues to provide a platform for exhibition of material from artists, including music, graffiti, poetry and dance.
Through WAPI, a large number of artists have found a platform to launch their careers, and have gone on to be successful entrepreneurs and artists in the public domain. The program ran monthly festivals actively in Nairobi, Dar-e-salaam, Kampala & Lagos. Continue reading
Maisha Yetu- Milestones Attained In Serving Hiphop Acclaim Youth Engage Talent Unveils.
Maisha Yetu is a Non-profit Organization that was registered in February 2006 by the NGO Co-ordinations Board in Kenya. Maisha Yetu's goal is to empower Kenya's youth through their talents.
Its involvement since infancy has targeted youth of Nairobi from all ethnic and economic backgrounds.
Maisha Yetu uses popular cultural expressions to disseminate its objectives in a creative fashion to the urban youth. Continue reading
By Muki Garang
When South Africa held the first democratic elections on 27 April 1994, the ANC was the party of choice for the black majority. It was the party of the anti-apartheid struggle; it was the party of Nelson Mandela; it was the party of hope- The New African
With the South African election set for May 7th 2014 the 2nd episode of GPPODCAST covers a 3-Dimensional view of #Mandela 's life dubbed #Madibain3D .
My Co-host Blaque Torque from Kwa Zulu Natal is the main guest,who better to give us insight on #Mandela if not a grandson from the Eastern cape ?
Featured guests include EFF's Commander in chief JuliusMalema, RobertMugabe & Desmond Tutu .
Recently described by the NewAfrican magazine as an Influential African. Every politician in the continent is keen to download the manual that Juju posseses in his political wit. EFF 's commander in Chief Julius Malema gives his insight on our 2nd episode of GPPODCAST.
According to Andile Mngxitama of EFF "Zimbabwe in regards to land reform policies is 300 years ahead of South Africa. The brave efforts of Robert Gabriel Mugabe has seen Zimbabweans to be the only blacks in the world who will be restored as the rightful owners of their land in the next 10 years.".
As it is our tradition we are young people inspired by creativity. Therefore with this podcast we have #Hiphop mixes from Deejay B-Town an Alternative mix from AkiliBlaq and a Deep house mix by Dj Ensoul courtesy of House 22. Enjoy and spread the link for download it is FREE and meant to be shared.
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2) Kenya & SouthAfrica Hiphop mixtape by Deejay B-Town
3)Deep House Mix by Golden Boys from House 22, Pretoria SA
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) Bill. The action baffled the fourth estate following the memorable yet cosy warm media breakfast at state house.
The media regulatory bodies in Kenya prior to the signing of the bill were unable to foresee the president's move, the latter having fronted flawless camaraderie taming the media's bark and consequently its bite.
So what is next for Kenyan media with such a bill in place? A very interesting turn of events may pan out.
In retrospect the late Comandante Hugo Chavez was a subject to Venezuelan media ridicule throughout his whole tenure. Irrespective of constant attacks from the media,the late Chavez embraced the fourth estate , even hosting his own show Aló Presidente -where he interacted with the public. So what makes Kenya so special compared to Venezuela? Continue reading
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GP Radio – General Principle
Contrary to the popular definition associated with General Principle i.e. that of Street fairness. Our definition embodies the quest for social justice. Abbreviated( GP) our application of this principle promotes a just society by challenging injustice, enabling communities to understand their right to equitable treatment, support for their human rights, and a fair allocation of community resources.
At GPradio we specialize in dissemination of credible information in the public domain towards informed debates. In addition we premier, promote and play different genres of music in an internet radio show that engages listeners in critical thinking and debate about their societies.
GPradio is a program of Maisha Yetu an organization that specializes in the creation of performance spaces for upcoming and established artists through programs such as WAPI and the Hiphop Parliament.
Music is a powerful tool that can be used to evoke awareness, debate and critical thinking around issues touching our population.
Gpr@dio provides a space for all sections of youths to come together and articulate their struggles and visions, individually and collectively. Through GPr@dio introspective dialogue creates inspired action to uplift Africa's youth.
Our first episode will be released within a fortnight from now.
We will appreciate you comments and feedback from our social media platforms.
Muki Garang
Whilst growing up watching TV was a luxury because parents were strict on what you would watch and also the government controlled broadcasting schedule. Despite these restraints there were programmes i still got to enjoy such U.R.T.N.A.
URTNA was comprised of the national radio and television organizations of African states that were members of the OAU. Associate members were national radio and/or television organizations from non-African countries. URTNA was committed to the development of all aspects of broadcasting in Africa. It encouraged the exchange of indigenous programming via satellite.
Through such programs i got to learn alot about Africa. To be honest in my early teen life i would spend hours tuning in on AM frequencies trying to hear different languages i could catch on the radio. It excited me to know that there were different lands out there,where perhaps there were people who shared similar interests.
It is in this light that Maisha Yetu is working with Fally Ipupa Foundation for we both have the same love for Africa and to realize the dreams of its youth.
By Muki Garang
From the deluxe version of A dollar a day produced by Akili Blaq of Dextraw Studios there are two additional tracks. Sunray by Handsaloof aka Attmatatva Das is one of the poems that i feel inclined to recently. The mind is an extremely strange place to wonder about and can be scary experience for those who've dared take trips. Using Das' thoughts to traverse these cognitive spaces sheds sunrays to dark quarters in these parts. Let me not be cryptic, since Death be Das was then known as Angell whom i find resonance with his poetry. I don't want to refer myself as a fan but rather, i have the utmost reverence and respect for Das' poetry.
More than being my host in Gaborone we've bonded as brothers. For that reason i took the liberty to transcribe his lyrics from Sunray to share with you, these god sent poet's clarity in articulating his imagination.
The tricks to remain sober
Avoid these wondrous wavy wisps of dreary dreams
and things that blur when close
Weaves that lead you down
to wishing worlds were wildly colorful coned
like clouds with slow and their view
would stop to drink when the drought is close to over
prayer is the only reality here everything else is a lie
Healthy food for fear like someone with a lofty life to live
caught in the glare of a show of frivolous shadowy things
that swing and glisten in a fiery bling
asked the clone
zoned in a slur of a song we all sing
Yeha we are all bound to be found by the sun!!!
There where the blue rocks are
Out to shoot the milky mist with mama's antique gun
Food of possibilities ploughed in auspicious nights
Filled with falling stars
fouled by the parts they play, fouled by the parts they play
You can familiarize yourself with Das' work here;
On March 28th 2013 we posted blogs on our activities in the SADAC region of South Africa. Since we came back to Kenya about ten weeks back our blogging frequency has been wanting. Quite a busy ride for Staff and members. No excuse for the silence we're back and continue to our efforts in meeting our obligations.
We pride ourselves to be a different type of NGO, creative! The 1,000 days of action for the eight anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – reduction of extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – was agreed to by all the world's countries and all the world's leading development institutions.
According to the UN News Centre 38 countries have met part of the first MDG which calls on Member States to halve by 2015 the proportion of people who suffer from hunger. Though Kenya doesn't make the list, we at Maisha Yetu are working with with like-minded organizations to remind the government and peers in the civil society of our prerogative in attaining the MDGs.
In our creative ways these are the organizations we've worked with since the beginning of the year;
Organization City Contact
Dam Productions -Yaounde/Paris Madina Djobongue
Have Plenty Music – Namibia Nita
House 22 -Suncity, Pretoria Mpho Regalo
PAYT Africa – Mafikeng,South Africa Lerato Mosimane
Dextraw Multimedia -Mafikeng,South Africa Akili Mulinge
Mouth of Vigilance -Botswana Angell Nthoi
Africa Unbound -Washington, DC. Dr.Rahel Kassahun
Event: Launch of Kentse Bardiwang's E-book Kattey's Arrow.
Venue: Protea Hotel Mmabatho,Palms
Date and Time: 29th March 2013 6:30pm
After experiencing some of the worst things a girl child can encounter including multiple rape, depression, neglect and low self-esteem, her spirit relentlessly fought to keep searching for her truth. In her own words through interviews that capture her pre-launch moments 'The Arrow that I was born with to guide me through the journey to my destiny, led and guided me out of situations good and bad; its golden sharp end served as a light in my darkest moments telling me that i was different but not less.'
PAYT our sister organizational trust in South Africa, has taken its milestones higher this year by publishing a talented writer Kentse Bardiwang, whose captivating story has been captured in an e-book titled Kattey's Arrow.
In retrospect January of 2012 PAYT saw the publishing of our collaborative music project A Dollar a day. This year Kentse's e-book that has been published as part of Lerato Mosimane's ebook Collections http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/GuyPublishing1 is going live on the launch date today .
Here's a little something about this book by my acquaintance Kentse Bardiwang whom I can tell you is quite a charming being. Despite all trials and tribulations in her life this burgeoning, bubbly, joyful Tswana girl, has defied the odds and stood tall. As I was speaking to Kentse during her photo shoot, she told me, "I have written this book over 3 years and during that period of time I found my healing." I mentioned looking forward to her reading during the E-book launch, to which replied, "Tshepo I do not think I will be able to ready any excerpt from my book it, the pain is overwhelms me."
The author continues to say, 'After 37 years following the Arrow, it finally led me to my destiny Dikgabo Village, a place of remarkable creatures. Just like Tajewo left home with his brother's Arrow from the village to become a warrior. My arrow is my Spirit.'
Let's just say this is a bold step in empowering the confident African woman. Kudos PAYT!


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Some people got sick after eating dishes with tomatoes in them, but most people didn't – some at home, some in restaurants. It was happening all across the country. A lot of people said they ate dishes with tomatoes in them. So, it's got to be the tomatoes, right? It couldn't possibly be the minimum-wage busboy who didn't wash his hands after using the restroom. After all, he already washed his hands once today. It must be the tomatoes! It couldn't be the grabby 3-year-old behind you who crawled on the floor then sucked his fingers and touched everything he could reach on his way out. He probably got sick from tomatoes.
It can't be the ice they put in your soda that comes from a machine that hasn't been cleaned since it was first installed; it's got to be the tomatoes.
It couldn't have been the guy who sneezed as he walked past your table without covering his nose; it must be the tomatoes.
It couldn't come from touching the menus that have been handled by every customer that's ever been in the place. There's no way that could transmit germs; it must be the tomatoes.
It's not the cash you just got out of the ATM or the change in your pocket. Everyone knows that there's a secret ingredient in money that kills germs on contact – no matter how many people with filthy hands touch it, it can't transmit disease. It's got to be the tomatoes.
It can't come from the French fry your boyfriend snatched from the pile on your plate with the same hands he had been using to clean the fish tank 20 minutes ago; it's got to be the tomatoes.
It's not the hamburger you ate with your bare hands after driving the rental car you picked up at the airport two hours ago, because they always disinfect those steering wheels. It's got to be the tomatoes.
It couldn't be touching the snot-encrusted Game Boy that Junior and his little brother were fighting over all morning. It's the tomatoes.
It wasn't the diaper that you just changed in the rest area, you could eat off the floor in those places, it's the tomatoes you put on your BLT.
It's probably not the plastic utensils in those little buckets in the company cafeteria. Sure, it's hard to grab one fork without touching two of the others, but one little touch won't spread germs. It's not like they're tomatoes.
It couldn't come from the telephone. Sure, every time you touch it you're practically sucking up someone else's dried spit, but we all know it's the tomatoes. What else could it possibly be?
There's no way disease could be spread by children. Talk to any parent or teacher, and they'll tell you they rarely get sick during the school year. It's only when they eat, touch or walk past a tomato that they start to feel ill.
Shake hands? Kiss on the cheek? Grab a strap on the bus, a handrail on an escalator? Eat a hot dog at the ballpark that got passed down the row to you hand over hand? It's all risky behavior. Who knows if the other people who touched those things might have touched a tomato first?
Whoops! Wait a minute. The FDA just announced it's perfectly safe to eat tomatoes. It turns out that they're actually good for you! Go figure. Thank goodness this scare didn't put every tomato grower in the country out of business – it just cost them tens of millions of dollars they'll never get back.
Something else must have made all those people sick. It couldn't possibly have been the five-alarm chili they ate for lunch or the three tequilas they drained to wash them down. It's got to be the jalapenos ...
Jim Mullen is the author of "It Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating the Simple Life" and "Baby's First Tattoo." You can reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Casey Johnson died of stuff, too
Apparently the LA Coroner's Office decided they should get around to solving those high-profile deaths today, because they've also announced the final results of Casey Johnson's autopsy. People reports:
The specific cause of death was "diabetic ketoacidosis," a condition caused by a shortage of insulin, according to a coroner statement.
Shortly after her death, a law enforcement source told PEOPLE that hypodermic needles were found in the home, and they suspected Johnson partied the night before she died and neglected to take her insulin. No illicit drugs were found.
So if I'm reading this right, Casey Johnson essentially died from being a drunken moron. Or is "diabetic ketoacidosis" a fancy word for Tila Tequila? Not that this couldn't go both ways.


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I have a love for food and the outdoors, but snuggling in front of a good movie will make me tick too.
I make great oolong tea and I live in a moving castle :)
So I quit my city job (last month) to start an independent research project involving alternative ways of living.
For the past 4 years, I've been actively changing my lifestyle to be happy with less. This new project will be the final step in this pursuit of degrowth, living only off of my backpack.
Planning two years of solitary hiking in nature while binge-watching the latest "certified-fresh" movies.
Napping (because I was up all night) and munching on vegan snacks. Incidentally, I also cook well, so it makes up for the laziness (I think?).
I tend to have a stupid smile on my face. It makes bitter people angry. I love it.
These days, I'm reading novels about feminist utopia (Herland, The Word for World is Forest), living in nature (Walden, Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills & Wilderness Survival) and creating another world (Les Sentiers de l'Utopie).
I like contemplative movies such as the ones by Kim Ki-duk or Wong Kar-wai, and some of the modern French romances like Les Combattants, Happy Few, A Trois On Y Va, Une Nouvelle Amie.
I usually enjoy movies featuring Mark Duplass, Emily Blunt, Greta Gerwig, Romain Duris or Anaïs Demoustier.
Food --> vegan, fresh, wholesome, simple. I could expand but it might be easier to check out my insta: bigbend
Music --> I've been educated as a metalhead but I'm very open. I do play some guitar for my own pleasure but I'm far from being good at it yet. It makes for great profile pictures though, don't you think? ;)
But chocolate is difficult to let go of.
I also love challenging the status quo, especially regarding gender politics and consumerism. If this system doesn't make you sigh (to say the least), we might not understand each other.
(I don't drink alcohol anymore but I dance until everyone drops and I drive you back home afterwards. I'm that frickin' nice)
Also, I need to meet people who are outside of my circle of acquaintances. Crushing on my friends' friends is not possible anymore.
Ideally, you're somewhat at peace with yourself. I ponder over a lot of things but I'm content with my life. Let's try to share that, shall we?


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Will Joyce's Qantas cuts be enough?
Not that long ago,
"You've got to have a set of parameters. The parameter where the state steps in to constrain a particular business, then the state has to pay a price for that constraint,'' he said.
Just two weeks ago, at a press conference, Hockey listed four criteria as to why Qantas warranted special treatment. It was regulated by parliament when its competitors were not, the business was fundamental to the economy, its competitors were backed by governments, and "the fourth hugely important test is [whether] the enterprise [is] trying to fix up its own balance sheet''. "Quite obviously, Qantas is."
These comments, plus what was being said in private, were construed by Qantas and others that Qantas would receive the debt guarantee it had been seeking ,at least until the Qantas Sale Act could be lifted.
Indeed, Transport Minister
Abbott made it plain that all the government would do was legislate to amend the Sale Act, something which has scant chance at best of passing parliament. He ruled out a debt guarantee claiming if the government did it for Qantas, it would have to do it for everyone else. There was no mention of the qualifications Hockey had been making in recent weeks that Qantas was a special case. Abbott wants to make Qantas Labor's problem because Labor opposes lifting the Sale Act restrictions.
In doing so, Prime Minister Abbott has embarked on a high-stakes game of chicken. He is not just calling Qantas's bluff but attempting to force the ALP to take a position which would put it at war with the many unions at Qantas.
Lifting the Sale Act would see thousands of jobs sent offshore.
One industry source said Abbott was prepared to use Qantas as a political football. Abbott has played hard ball on Holden, SPC Ardmona and Toyota, and he has adopted the same approach to Qantas. No government help whatsoever and hang the consequences.
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