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WASHINGTON, August 8
Sen. Joe Lieberman's (D-CT) fate will be decided today as Connecticut Democrats take to the polls to choose their party's Senate nominee. Polls opened at 6:00 am ET and close at 8:00 pm ET.
Voters are choosing between Lieberman, who is the fight of/for his political life, and political newcomer Ned Lamont, in a race that has largely been about Lieberman's support for the Iraq war, about that famous embrace of President Bush, about the battle for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party, and about which political reporters can cram the most clichés into their copy.
There are no pooled network exit polls. The Connecticut Legislation and Elections website (LINK and LINK) will be updated continually, as soon as information comes in. The state is using a brand new system, which may or may not work. Should the system not work, officials are prepared with a spreadsheet and the site should be updated at roughly fifteen minute intervals with results.
Lever machines will dominate in today's primary, with a smattering of optical scan voting places. And here is a chart, courtesy of the excellent folks at the AP, detailing the timing of the reporting of results on election night in 2004 to use as a guide for tonight.
First Reports from Counties: 8:35 pm ET
20% of Precincts Statewide by: 10:00 pm ET
90% of Precincts Statewide by: 1:01 am ET (Wednesday)
100% of Precincts Statewide by: 9:44 am ET (Wednesday)
Given all the new voters who signed up, and the fact that this is a new August primary in the state, it is not clear at all what the early returns will mean and who will benefit from the vote that is still "out" at any given moment, so The Note recommends an afternoon nap.
If the race is super close, outstanding ballots, including from overseas, could lead to the kind of Florida/overtime situation with which at least one of the candidates is quite familiar.
If Lieberman pulls it out, get ready for the bloggers to explain why they still won. If Lieberman loses, get ready for a lot of national and Connecticut Democrats to argue (publicly and privately) that he shouldn't run as an independent -- and get ready for a Joe-ment of truth, as the incumbent decides if he wants to ignore those calls.
Channeling Lieberman adviser Dan Gerstein, Cynthia McKinney's campaign manager, John Evans, says it best in this morning's Los Angeles Times: "It's like when you have a room full of roaches: You go in, turn the light on and they scatter. When people think you're weak, they defect. Only the true at heart stick around."
Sen. Lieberman makes six campaign stops across the Nutmeg State today after he and his family vote at 9:30 am ET in New Haven, CT. The Lieberman primary night gathering spot is at the Goodwin Hotel in Hartford, CT.
Ned Lamont voted earlier this morning in Greenwich, CT. Lamont intends to go around and thank volunteers and campaign staffers at various campaign offices before making his way to this primary night locale -- the Four Points Sheraton in Meriden, CT.
Colorado, Michigan, and Missouri also hold primary elections today. In Colorado's 7th congressional district, Democrats will see an end to a bruising primary battle between state Sen. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and former Rep. Peggy Lamm (D-CO); the victor will face Republican candidate Rick O'Donnell in the fall. A Republican primary in Michigan, meanwhile, tests the power of incumbency: Rep. Joe Schwarz (R-MI), a moderate targeted by the anti-tax Club for Growth, opposes former Rep. Tim Walberg in the Republican primary.
Michigan is home to two important statewide races as well. A noncompetitive Republican gubernatorial primary will set in stone the ballot in one of the most highly celebrated and carefully watched races nationwide: that between Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D-MI) and Republican/self-funder Dick DeVos. In addition, first-term Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) will learn the identity of her Republican opponent for the fall -- Rev. Keith Butler or Sheriff Michael Bouchard.
Finally, Georgians choose between Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) and Hank Johnson (D) in a closely contested run-off today. The race is largely a referendum on the controversial incumbent Democrat. In July's primary McKinney garnered 47 percent of the vote to Johnson's 44 percent, eking him out by fewer than 1500 votes in the final tally.
Polls opened at 7:00 am ET and close at 7:00 pm ET. LINK
The Associated Press highlights all of today's key races: LINK
At 2:15 pm ET the Federal Reserve releases its decision on interest rates. Many analysts believe Chairman Ben Bernanke will decide not to raise rates because of growing signs that the economy is slowing. ABC News' Dan Arnall expects the markets to rally if no change in the key interest rate is announced.
Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) attends AFSCME's 97th Internationalist Convention in Chicago, IL. She addresses the nation's largest union of government workers at 12:30 pm ET. LINK
Former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) journeys to Montana as part of his ongoing efforts to help raise the minimum wage in states across the country. At 3:00 pm ET, Sen. Edwards joins "Raise Montana," the Montana minimum wage coalition in Helena, MT. At 3:45 pm ET, he answers journalists' queries on the steps of the state Capitol. And at 8:15 pm ET, Sen. Edwards treks to the Governor's Mansion to fundraise for the Montana Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.
Gov. Romney (R-MA) attends the send-off ceremony for a Massachusetts National Guard unit heading to Kosovo at 11:00 am ET in Concord, MA. At 1:00 pm ET, with some representatives from the Boston Celtics beside him, he intends to sign legislation recognizing basketball as the official sport of the Commonwealth.
Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) continues his bus tour across Pennsylvania today. LINK
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman travels to Ohio today. He is scheduled to make closed press remarks (with Q &A) to grassroots volunteers in Maumee, OH and Cleveland, OH. He is also expected to make closed press remarks (with Q&A) at a Lucas County fundraiser in Toledo, OH and at a fundraiser for Ken Blackwell's gubernatorial campaign.
But Buckeye State journalists should not worry about a total media blackout. Mehlman is scheduled to do local press (1 radio and 3 television interviews) and he meets with grassroots volunteers at the Lorain Victory Center in Avon, OH at an open press event.
Sen. Lieberman's primary politics: Joe-mentum?:
"Lamont's Lead Slips On Eve of Primary," Washington Post. LINK
"One theory for Lamont's slipping support was that he has been damaged by Lieberman radio ads on black stations hitting the challenger for his longtime membership, terminated this year, at an exclusive Greenwich country club. The Lamont campaign responded by seeking out rap artists to phone black stations and remind listeners that Lieberman had once targeted rap music for promoting violence and drug use."
"It's Down To The Wire," the Hartford Courant wrapping up the race's last few days with a balanced look at the impact of the Q-poll. LINK
"Lieberman and Lamont Battle to the Wire," the New York Times describes Lieberman's nine events and unconventional ad on the penultimate day of campaigning -- a "sharply different" tactic from Lamont's limited public events and news conference with reporters. LINK
"Lieberman shows signs of cutting into Lamont lead, poll shows," the Associated Press LINK
"Late Lieberman surge makes race a tossup," the Washington Times. LINK
"Lieberman Finds his Mo-Joe," the New York Post on Lieberman narrowing in on double-digit poll. LINK
"On Day Before the Vote, Lieberman Exudes Relentless Optimism," the New York Times on the Senator seemingly upbeat. LINK
"Lieberman makes final push before Conn. primary," Boston Globe. LINK
Sen. Lieberman's primary politics: analysis:
On his "Political Punch" blog, ABC News' Jake Tapper brings you his musings from the Nutmeg State on what to look for today. LINK
Since Passover has long, well -- passed, Chris Cillizza of the washingtonpost.com breaks with tradition and poses the five questions instead of the usual four. LINK
"Lieberman's Troubles Go Beyond War," Washington Post's Dan Balz reports in a story that suggests Lieberman has lost touch at home and that a Lieberman loss would be "the most significant primary defeat for an incumbent Democratic senator since . . . Sen. J. William Fulbright . . . fell to then-Gov. Dale Bumpers in 1974." LINK
On GMA this morning, ABC News' George Stephanopoulos discussed the Lieberman/Lamont showdown and his recent trip to the Nutmeg State, Noting that the race feels more like a presidential primary rather than a Senate primary and that it will undoubtedly "send political shockwaves throughout Washington and the nation if Lieberman loses today."
"Lieberman Woes Scratch Surface Of Anti-Incumbent Sentiment," Wall Street Journal.
"Lieberman's Primary Challenge a Referendum on Voter War Anger," Bloomberg News. LINK
"Liberal bloggers come to the fore," Boston Globe on the blogosphere's influence in Lieberman-Lamont. LINK
"As Joe goes, so many Dems: Party musn't write off centrists," Boston Herald. LINK
Sen. Lieberman's primary politics: op-eds and editorials:
"Liberal McCarthyism," Lanny Davis in a Wall Street Journal op-ed on the "scary hatred" emanating from liberal bloggers.
"Beyond Connecticut. . .," the New York Post ed board backs Lieberman, accusing Democrats who believe the Iraq war is not worth it "dead wrong." LINK
"Clueless in Connecticut," New York Daily News editorial endorses Lieberman, warning Lamont supporters that if they choose Lamont over Lieberman, "Democrats in Connecticut will be losing a leader. And they'll be gaining a man who is at best a cipher and at worst a shameless panderer on matters of central importance to American security." LINK
"Things that would make Daddy go 'Hmmm'," the Las Vegas Review Journal with an op-ed from former Rep. J.C. Watts (R-OK) wondering aloud, "When Sen. John McCain disagrees with conservatives and sides with moderates or even liberals on an issue, he's hailed as a hero. But when Sen. Joe Lieberman disagrees with Democrats and sides with Republicans on matters of national security, he's a traitor to those same Democrats." LINK
"A Preview for November," Washington Post's E.J. Dionne. LINK
". . . if Lieberman miraculously survives, it will be because he finally realized that the last thing an incumbents wants to be this year is George Bush's friend and enabler."
"DeLay is leaning to another surprising move -- stepping aside and supporting a write-in candidate for his old seat," writes Mike Allen on his Time Magazine blog. LINK
"Final order keeps DeLay on ballot," Houston Chronicle on Justice Scalia's rejection of the GOP's case and the question of whether DeLay will face Lampson. LINK
"DeLay to remain on ballot," Dallas Morning News. LINK
"Texas Republicans Abandon DeLay Fight," the Associated Press. LINK
"GOP Loses Bid to Drop DeLay from Texas Ballot," Washington Post. LINK
Ney drops out:
"Ney declines new run for House," the Washington Times reporting Rep. Boehner (R-OH) was quietly prodding his Buckeye State colleague to quit the race. LINK
"Ohio Law May Affect Contest for Ney's Seat," Wall Street Journal. LINK
In a must-read, the Wall Street Journal's Jeanne Cummings reports that state Sen. Joy Padgett, "Mr. Ney's handpicked successor, could fall under a part of Ohio election law dubbed the 'sore loser' provision. It prevents a candidate who loses in one primary from running in another during the same election cycle. Earlier this year, Padgett was the primary running mate of gubernatorial hopeful James Petro, who lost to the ticket of Ken Blackwell and his running mate, Ohio State Rep. Tom Raga."
"Embattled Rep. Ney Won't Seek Reelection," Washington Post's Jonathan Weisman reports in a story that Notes the role played by House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) in cautioning Rep. Ney that he could "not expect a lucrative career on K Street" if he lost his House seat for the party. LINK
Expect an aggressive response on this from the DCCC.
Note that Amy Walter is quoted as saying that the Cook Political Report will keep the race in OH-18 rated a tossup for now.
"Ney's Exit Shakes Up GOP Ticket," Columbus Dispatch. LINK
"As Allies Stood Aside, Ney's Options Shriveled," Columbus Dispatch reports that critical Democratic ad campaigns coupled with an inability to fundraise led to Ney's abrupt withdrawal yesterday. LINK
"Ohio Republican Tied to Abramoff Will Retire," the New York Times on Rep. Ney's pullout from re-election, giving the GOP party "a better shot at hanging onto his seat." LINK
"Trouble for Ney Began at 2004 Indian Affairs Hearing," Roll Call Notes that Ney's troubles began with the November 2004 hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in which Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) linked him with former lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
"There are new warning flares for Republicans in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll: Fifty-three percent of Americans call themselves "anti-incumbent," and the fewest since 1994 approve of their own representative's performance in Washington," writes ABC News Polling Director Gary Langer.
"Anti-incumbency is as high now as it was in summer 1994, before the last election in which control of Congress changed hands. And it peaks not just among Democrats and liberals, but among traditional swing voters as well. Sixty-one percent of independents, for example, say they're anti-incumbent this year."
"The danger for Republicans is underscored by their deficit in vote preference. Fifty-two percent of registered voters say if the election were today they'd support the Democrat in their congressional district, 39 percent the Republican -- steady for nine months running. Among anti-incumbent voters, nearly two-thirds support Democrats for the House."
"House Incumbents At Risk, Poll Finds," the Washington Post's Peter Baker and Claudia Deane. LINK
2006: landscape:
"GOP Leaders Are Hoping to Turn the War Into a Winner," the GOP strategy memo that the Los Angeles Times obtained cites the Iraq war proving to be an advantage for Republican candidates and suggested they emphasize "foreign threats" and "national security issues." LINK
"Iraq War Shaping Midterm Election," the Associated Press. LINK
"Congress full of fortunate sons -- and other relatives," USA Today on Congress boasting more sons and relatives of governors and other elected officials than ever, and the number might expand after November. LINK
"Republican Candidates Increase Share of Business PAC Donations," Bloomberg News on businesses "wagering" on continued GOP control of Congress rather than "hedging" their bets with Democrats. LINK
2006: House:
"4th District Democrats Fight Down to the Wire," Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the heated race between incumbent Rep. Cynthia McKinney and challenger Hank Johnson. LINK
"Congresswoman Is in Unforeseen Struggle for Seat," the Los Angeles Times Notes that some voters are fed up with Rep. McKinney's talk and many Georgia Democrats worry that she may be a political liability. LINK
"The stakes today: two House seats," the Rocky Mountain News ed board on the closely watched 7th congressional district and the new electronic vote centers in Denver and Douglas county. LINK
"Democrats Are Ready to Help Save Social Security," House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in a letter to the editor of the Washington Post. LINK
"Lawmaker to seek 2nd District post: Marrero hopeful cites probe of incumbent," the New Orleans Times-Picayune on Rep. Jefferson (D-LA) appearing to have himself a challenger for his seat. LINK
2006: Senate:
"The Power of 5: A Predicted 19% Turnout Today Means 1 Voter Will Have More Clout," Detroit Free Press on today's Michigan primary. LINK
"'Pathetic' Turnout Predicted," Detroit News. LINK
"Santorum Campaign Perseveres Despite a Couple of Breakdowns," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. LINK
"Talent, McCaskill agree to televised debate," the Kansas City Star reporting that Sen. Jim Talent and Democratic rival Claire McCaskill plan to debate on "Meet the Press" in October. LINK
"McCaskill, Talent spend election night on opposite sides of state," the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. LINK
"Keep Senate race honorable," a Tennessean editorial implores voters, politicians, and the media to keep the upcoming Senate race between Rep. Harold Ford Jr. (D-TN) and GOP opponent Bob Corker dignified, as it will be the seat that replaces Dr./Leader/Sen. Bill Frist. LINK
"Sparks fly at Senate forum," the Herald Tribune Notes that Rep. Katherine Harris (R-FL) "went on the defensive" at a forum yesterday as opponent Will McBride demanded an apology for a racially charged comment made by a Harris supporter. LINK
"Steele Fleshes Out His Positions on the Iraq War, Immigration and Other Issues," the Washington Post. LINK
2006: Governor:
"In Governors' Races, Top Issues Get Test," AP. LINK
In the Florida gubernatorial contest, Sen. McCain endorsed Attorney General Charlie Crist's campaign for Governor, per a Crist campaign press release. Sen. McCain plans to campaign across the Sunshine State with Crist in mid-August, per the campaign. LINK and LINK
"Beauprez wins as plan fails," the Denver Post on Initiative 88 not ending up on November's ballot as positive for GOP candidate Bob Beauprez. The issue over taxpayer refunds could have possibly split the Republican Party. LINK
"Strayhorn data show state staff used for campaign," Houston Chronicle on Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn's use of public employees to prepare her appearances as an independent gubernatorial candidate. LINK
"Candidates rip GOP education policy," Boston Globe on a forum yesterday attended by all Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates but Republican Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey (R-MA). LINK
"Women's groups unsure of Healey," Boston Globe on the ostensibly pro-choice Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey's (R-MA) refusal to fill out women's groups' questionnaires. LINK
"How to make an elephant disappear," a New York Daily News op-ed point out that New York Republicans "head for the hills" rather than support GOP candidate John Faso, who's running against clear frontrunner Eliot Spitzer. LINK
"Terrace Hill rivals support increasing state's minimum wage," the Des Moines Register on some common ground found between Jim Nussle and Chet Culver. LINK
"Topinka serves up `taste' of agenda: Public works, school spending top her list, but details to come," the Chicago Tribune. LINK
"Contempt for Congress," Washington Post's David Broder. LINK
Broder has Gov. Huckabee calling the refusal of the GOP leadership to reconcile the House and Senate immigration bills "dysfunctional," Gov. Romney's wife, Ann, likening the spectacle of Congress to "two guys in a canoe that is headed for the falls" hitting each other with their paddles, and Gov. Richardson saying that Congress has gone from "unresponsive to hopeless."
We are quite certain that Gov. Richardson will smile broadly when he sees David Broder put his name in print for the second time in as many days in the Dean's NGA coverage.
"Poll: Giuliani Tops Sen. Clinton for '08," the Associated Press on the potential battle for the Empire State's electoral votes. LINK
2008: Republicans:
"Aide insists Romney is just being civil," Boston Globe on Gov. Mitt Romney's (R-MA) reference to the Civil War as the war of "Northern aggression" at a South Carolina cocktail hour. LINK
"Allen on tour to woo voters," the Washington Times on Sen. George Allen (R-VA) "embarking on a multiweek tour of the commonwealth" to depict himself "as an outsider more comfortable with 'all ya'll' than Beltway insiders." LINK
"Allen's 'Listening Tour' Puts Him on Familiar Path," the Daily Press on Sen. Allen's statewide campaign travels yesterday. LINK
"Road Trip Lands Allen in Area," the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star. LINK
"Heavy hitter," the Washington Times on President Bush's expected Aug. 23 appearance at a private fundraiser for Sen. Allen at the home of former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie. LINK
"Just Like Others Considering a Presidential Bid, Pataki Unveils a National Energy Plan," the New York Times. LINK
"Gov fuels Prez campaign with energy plan," the New York Daily News on Gov. Pataki's national energy plan. LINK
"Pataki's Energy Plan," the AP. (No mention of those TWU local 100 hecklers.) LINK
2008: Democrats:
"Hil praises doc she's blocking as FDA chief," the New York Daily News Notes that despite Sen. Clinton's praise of the FDA chief nominee, she said she'd continue to block Dr. Eschenbach's confirmation until the FDA decides whether or not to approve the non-prescription sale of Plan B. LINK
"Iowa governor stumps for candidates in Ohio," the Youngstown Vindicator on Gov. Tom Vilsack's (D-IA) recent visit. LINK
"Richardson's loyalty: Sweet on NH, but still seeing Nevada," the Union Leader questions Gov. Bill Richardson's (D-NM) omission of a pledge to campaign in New Hampshire instead of Nevada during a New Hampshire appearance last week. LINK
The Clintons of Chappaqua:
"Open season out east: Clintons to hit Hamptons during the height of Dems' annual fundraising blitz," Newsday. LINK
"Demand Better Health Care, Clinton Urges," the Cleveland Plain Dealer on former President Bill Clinton's keynote address at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists convention. LINK
The Schwarzenegger Era:
"Governor in Talks With Tribe Over Expanding Gambling," the Los Angeles Times on Governator agreeing to a tentative deal, which would allow a frequent critic of his -- the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians -- to open up a third casino in the Palm Springs area. LINK
"Angelides Unveils Reform Plan," the Los Angeles Times on Schwarzenegger opponent's plan to restrict political corruption. LINK
"Angelides calls Schwarzenegger big-time pal of business," San Francisco Chronicle on the California gubernatorial race. LINK
Politics of immigration:
"Immigration march targets Hastert," the Chicago Tribune reporting that two immigration marches planned for Chicago are aimed to pressure the Speaker to move the immigration debate forward. LINK


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Chevrolet Repair Questions? Ask a Chevy Mechanic for Answers ASAP
Hello, I'm Cam.
There is no reset for the fuel pump, so how long does it run for when it does run?
it doesn't start
Ok, do you hare the fuel pump in the tank, even for 2 seconds after turnign the key on?
Ok, when did you last change the fuel filter?
The truck sat for a week while I was gone when I returned the battery was dead I charged the battery and the truck started , the next morning it would not start it is not getting any fuel, the truck ran fine prior to this.
OK, lets go through a couple things. First does the check engine light come on when you turn the key on?
ok, that is a problem. is there a remote starter installed?
ok check the wiring at the base of the column where the remote starter goes into wiring and look for damage to those connections.
I know it is not getting any gas--
But let me outline this.
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) controls the relay for the fuel pump.
The ingition switch powers the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
With no check engine light on the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is not getting power and will no turn the pump relay on.
what if I disconnect the remote start module
Lets simply try this first, jump the red to the pink on the main ignition harness and see if the check engine light comes on.
WE need to take the logical steps to find this. What you have told me suggests we need to look at the ingition switch and wiring first.


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For residents of Fukushima Prefecture, anxiety over their exposure to low levels of radiation has been palpable since the March 11 twin disasters crippled the Fukushima No. 1 power plant.
Residents both in and near the prefecture have been living with these fears as experts seem unable to give clear-cut answers about the possible health impact.
The differing opinions of three radiation experts at the recent Hoshasen to Mukiau (Facing Radiation) symposium reflects how scientists have yet to reach a consensus on how small doses of radiation affect the human body.
Despite this, the experts did agree on one thing: They all urged the public to study and deepen their understanding of radiation risks and make their own judgments in deciding what to avoid.
People need to "measure with their own yardsticks," National Institute of Radiological Science Executive Director Makoto Akashi told the crowd of some 600 at the Oct. 30 symposium at Yurakucho Asahi Hall in Tokyo. "While our role (as scientists) is to give out accurate data, we want everyone to have their own criteria (for measuring exposure risk) by being knowledgeable."
Akashi, who heads the Chiba-based NIRS, which currently is monitoring the health of Fukushima residents with Fukushima Medical University, said none of the 4,460 Fukushima residents examined between the end of June and the end of September had been found to have internal exposure levels exceeding 1 millisievert a year, the legal limit for the general public. Based on these examination results, Akashi said it was difficult to believe the health risk of Fukushima residents would increase.
A cumulative dose of 100 millisieverts could increase one's cancer mortality rate by 0.5 percent and the rate rises with an increase in amount of exposure, according to the International Commission on Radiological Protection, an organization of scientists that created radiation protection guidelines used worldwide.
A level below 100 millisieverts, however, is beyond the reach of today's science to prove statistically significant in boosting the risk of cancer, Akashi said, as the risk is too small to detect and is buried among many other risk factors, including smoking and obesity.
But any increased risk would certainly be smaller than that above 100 millisieverts, Akashi added.
"We are not saying that exposure below 100 millisieverts is safe," Akashi said. "What we are saying is that the risk (from radiation exposure) exists among many other risk factors, so that it probably can't be detected."
Gen Suzuki, medical director of the International University of Health and Welfare Clinic in Tochigi Prefecture, said it was too early to speak about the exposure levels of Fukushima residents because complete health examinations have yet to be completed. But Suzuki agreed that the current exposure levels are very small.
Animal experiments have shown that health effects from prolonged exposure to low-level radiation are fewer than that of a one-time high-level exposure, Suzuki said.
Based on this experiment, it was possible to assume that the cancer mortality rate of long-term radiation exposure could be lower than that of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where victims were exposed to high doses of radiation in a quick burst, he said.
"Whether (the current radiation level) is something that you or your children really have to avoid depends on each person's philosophy. But when making judgments, it is important to grasp the basic level of risk," Suzuki said.
Pointing out other factors that put people at a much higher risk level for cancer — including obesity — Suzuki said that being obsessed with avoiding low-level radiation exposure may contribute to these other riskier factors.
He also noted that all food contains the radioactive material potassium-40, which has a half-life of 1.28 billion years. Therefore, he said, if one wants to eliminate every little radioactive isotope from one's diet, there would be no food left to eat.
Contrary to Akashi and Suzuki, who noted internal exposure levels as being minor, Saburo Murata, a physician and vice chairman of Hannan Chuo Hospital in Osaka Prefecture who has been helping nuclear plant workers with compensation issues, argued there is no safe dose of radiation exposure.
Murata, who has also given health checks to residents in the village of Tokai, Ibaraki Prefecture, site of a fatal 1999 nuclear accident at the JCO nuclear fuel-processing plant, questioned the way government-appointed institutions — including NIRS — have carried out health examinations of Fukushima residents.
He called the measurable limits of whole body counter examinations used for checking the internal exposure of Fukushima residents too high.
"The purpose of health examinations should not be to eliminate people's fears over the health effects of radiation exposure," Murata said.
For those who have been or will be exposed to more than 1 millisievert a year, the government must provide thorough health examinations and lifetime medical support, including mental health care, Murata said.
From his experiences with atomic bomb survivors and nuclear plant workers, Murata also stressed the importance of having a record of one's behavior and health.
"At the moment, it's difficult to estimate how much you've been exposed to, because even if you are examined (the level) could be below the measurable limits," he said. "When you don't know (the accurate figure of exposure), you have to have records of where you lived and what actions you took at the time (of exposure).
"If you develop some illness, (such records) could be used to determine the link" between the health effects and the past exposure, Murata said.


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A Lake Elsinore woman suspected of taking items from a Temecula home earlier this year was apprehended Monday after a search warrant was served at her residence, authorities said.
Desiree Colbert, 21, was arrested about 2 p.m. in connection with the theft after items missing from the Temecula residence were found at her home on Avocado Way in Lake Elsinore, Temecula police Sgt. Kevin McDonald stated in a news release.
Investigators said that on May 3 the male victim went to a local bar with friends and then invited several people he did not know to join him at his home on Elinda Road in Temecula, McDonald said.
The next morning the man discovered several items were missing, McDonald said.
Anyone with further information on the theft is asked to call Temecula police at 951-696-3000.


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SCCL Admit Card 2017, Junior Assistant exam hall ticket available to download at www.scclmines.com.
SCCL Junior Assistant Exam Admit Card 2017: High command of Singareni Collieries Company Limited has finally decided to conduct written examination for selection of junior assistant grade 2 posts on
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Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
Alistrol Health 6/26/12
Department of Health and Human Services
|Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
Seattle District
Pacific Region
22215 26th Avenue SE, Suite 210
Bothell, WA 98021
Telephone: 425-302-0340
June 26, 2012
In reply refer to Warning Letter SEA 12-25
Mr. Steven Kalia
Dr. Stacey Miller, N.D.
Alistrol Health, Inc.
125A-1030 Denman Street
Suite 345
Vancouver, BC
200 West Kellogg Rd.
Bellingham, Washington 98226
This is to advise you that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed your websites at the Internet addresses: www.alistrol.com, www.alistrol.net, www.drophighbloodpressure.com, www.highbloodpressure-treatment.net, www.naavudi.com, and www.depressionfighters.com in June 2012, and the promotional materials distributed with your products, and has determined that your "Alistrol," "Naavudi," "CLE Vitamin D3," and "Depression Fighters" products are promoted for conditions that cause these products to be drugs under section 201(g)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 321(g)(1)(B)]. The therapeutic claims on your websites and in the promotional materials establish that these products are drugs because they are intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. The marketing of your products with these claims violates the Act.
Examples of some of the claims observed on your websites include:
On your websites, www.alistrol.com, www.highbloodpressure-treatment.net, and www.drophighbloodpressure.com:
On each of the homepages:
- "Alistrol … is the number one choice for my patients suffering from high blood pressure."
- "Alistrol is widely used as a heart tonic, and to help regulate blood pressure. It is also used to break down cholesterol and fat that may contribute to heart disease."
On the webpage titled, "Product":
- "You may also continue to take Alistrol, if you so choose, after your blood pressure has returned to a healthy normal range."
- "Our ingredients are carefully combined, with precise-percentage accuracy, to counter high blood pressure as effectively as possible."
On the webpage titled, "Benefits of CLE Vitamin D3":
- "Taking both Alistrol and CLE Vitamin D3 supplement is a double-barrelled attack on your high blood pressure."
- "It is believed to . . . be beneficial for sufferers from some autoimmune diseases and even some cancers."
On the webpage titled, "Ingredients" under the heading, "Garlic Seed Extract":
- "It is used internally as supportive treatment of high blood lipids and for the prevention of age-related vascular changes - its cholesterol lowering effect. Garlic has also been found to reduce metabolism of glucose in diabetes, slow down the development of arteriosclerosis and lower the risk of heart attacks."
On a webpage titled, "Clinical Research":
- "Alistrol is a truly different blood-pressure-reducing supplement - an all-natural approach to mitigating stubborn and dangerous high-blood-pressure conditions."
- "[A]listrol . . . clinical study was conducted . . . where subjects . . . had markedly lowered high blood pressure at the end of the study. The highlights of the clinical study:"
- "Lowered systolic blood pressure by 11.5 points"
- "Lowered diastolic blood pressure by 10.1 points"
- "Aistrol [sic] efficacy at 91%"
Your website also contains disease claims in the form of personal testimonials, including:
On a webpage titled, "Success Stories":
- "I started taking Alistrol a year ago and I've had phenomenal results! I have completely weaned myself off of my prescription medication and my blood pressure is at a normal level."
- "Within six weeks I saw my blood pressure revert back to normal!"
- "By week three my blood pressure was down from 170/105 to 133/75, amazing!"
- "Within the first two weeks my blood pressure went from 160/100 to 140/90. By week ten I was 133/75! . . . With no headaches and sleeping through the night."
- "With Alistrol, after six weeks of use, my blood pressure is where it should be."
- "Since I've taken Alistrol, I don't need my prescription medication."
- "After one month of taking 6 [Alistrol] capsules straight, my blood pressure was in control."
- "After 4 weeks my hypertension is normal."
On your website, www.alistrol.net:
- "Finally a solution to the leading cause of heart attack and stroke!"
- "The only natural compound clinically proven to lower blood pressure!"
- "Cutting-edge breakthrough is clinically proven to permanently reverse the cause of high blood pressure"
- "[A]listrol is the safe, powerful, state-of-the-science, clinically-proven solution that not only helps lower blood pressure . . . it reverses the underlying causes of high blood pressure in as little as a few weeks."
- "In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study . . . Alistrol was shown:"
- "To be effective for managing mild to high hypertension in as little as 2-4 weeks"
- "To help lower systolic blood pressure by 11.5 points"
- "To help lower diastolic blood pressure by 10.1 points"
On your website, www.naavudi.com:
On the homepage:
- "Naavudi is a herbal dietary supplement . . . that has helped many to manage their diabetes."
- "The nine ingredients work together synergistically to markedly lower blood-glucose sugar . . .."
- "Its core component, Epicatechin, is believed to . . . directly reduce blood-glucose sugar."
On the webpage titled, "Success Stories":
- "After taking NAAVUDI for one month, I lowered my blood sugar 40 points."
- "I've been on NAAVUDI for 6 months now and my blood sugar has stabilized around 90!"
On your website, www.depressionfighters.com:
On the homepage:
- "Depression Fighters is a natural herbal anti depression dietary supplement that will provide relief to your depression and anxiety disorders."
- "Depression Fighters was developed as a safe, all-natural alternative to antidepressants"
- "Improve mood, reduce anxiety and feelings of depression"
- "Depression Fighters is my choice for patients to help win the battle with depression and anxiety."
Your website also contains disease claims in the form of personal testimonials, including:
On the webpage titled, "Success Stories":
- "As someone with a complex diagnosis of depression . . . After 30 days of being on the product, the anxiety was gone."
- "Depression Fighters had alleviated my depression and gone are the terrible side effects."
Additionally, we note the following claims found on promotional materials that accompany the shipment of your "Alistrol" product:
On business cards with your website addresses and ordering information for your "Alistrol," "Depression Fighters," and "Naavudi" products:
- "Lower Blood Pressure Naturally"
- "Stop Depression Naturally"
- "Stop Type 2 Diabetes Naturally"
On a pamphlet titled, "All Natural Alistrol" which includes your website addresses and ordering information for your "Alistrol," "Depression Fighters," and "Naavudi" products:
- "At a recent conference sponsored by the World Heart Association in Geneva Switzerland, Alistrol was introduced as the leading natural herbal remedy to lower high blood pressure quickly without any known side effects . . .. "
- "Alistrol is the only exclusive formula that is proven to lower high blood pressure naturally quickly and effectively."
- In a graph titled, "RESULTS OF CLINICAL STUDY," you provide data from a study in which, according to your graph, subjects who took your "Alistrol" product lowered their systolic blood pressure, on average, from 142.6 mmHg to 128.4 mmHg in six weeks. The same graph indicates that on average, subjects who took your "Alistrol" product lowered their diastolic blood pressure from 91.5 mmHg to 81.6 mmHg during the same six week period. These data, in conjunction with other claims found in your pamphlet, establish that your "Alistrol" product is intended for use to treat hypertension.
We also note claims found on your Facebook page accessed at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alistrol/171767636213230?sk=wall. Several examples of these include the following:
- In a post dated March 15, 2012, titled, "Reduce your blood pressure even faster with this powerful duo of natural remedies" which includes a link to an article titled, "Why Vitamin D and Alistrol Make a Great Team" that is posted on the blog on your website, www.alistrol.com.
- In a post dated March 14, 2012, titled, "We've got proof that our products work. Hear it straight from our customers!" which includes a link to the webpage titled, "Success Stories" on your website, www.alistrol.com. The post summarizes the link as follows: "Find a solution to high blood pressure, natural treatment to cure blood pressure using herbs. Natural supplements for lowering high blood pressure. Get Alistrol today."
- In a post dated February 23, 2012 titled, "Two natural remedies, when combined, will reduce blood pressure even faster. Read all about it in today's blog post" which includes a link to an article titled, "Vitamin D and Alistrol Together Reduce High Blood Pressure More Quickly" that is posted on the blog on your website, www.alistrol.com.
In addition, these claims are supplemented by the metatags you use to bring consumers to your website. These metatags include:
For your website, www.alistrol.com:
- "[H]igh blood pressure medication, High blood pressure remedies, Lower blood pressure, How to lower blood pressure, High blood pressure treatment, Natural treatment for high blood pressure, Natural remedies for high blood pressure, Natural blood pressure remedies, Natural remedy for high blood pressure, Controlling high blood pressure, Blood pressure remedies, Blood pressure treatment"
For your website, www.depressionfighters.com:
- "AntiDepressants, best depression remedy, Anti Depression, depression natural treatment, anxiety depression treatment, treat depression naturally, depression management and treatment"
For your website, www.naavudi.com:
- "Diabetes, Diabetes Supplement, Diabetes Medicine, Alternative Diabetes Medicine, Diabetes Treatment, Diabetes Management, Treatment diabetes, Diabetes symptoms, Diabetes diet…Blood sugar control, Diabetic Remedies, Natural Blood Sugar Control"
Claims on your websites, promotional materials, and product labels establish that your products are drugs because they are intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Your products are not generally recognized as safe and effective for the above referenced conditions and therefore, these products are "new drugs" under section 201(p) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(p)]. New drugs may not be legally marketed in the U.S. without prior approval from FDA as described in section 505(a) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 355(a)]. FDA approves a new drug on the basis of scientific data submitted by a drug sponsor to demonstrate that the drug is safe and effective.
Furthermore, your products are offered for conditions that are not amenable to self-diagnosis and treatment by individuals who are not medical practitioners; therefore, adequate directions for use cannot be written so that a layperson can use these drugs safely for their intended uses. Thus, your products are misbranded within the meaning of section 502(f)(1) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 352(f)(1)], in that their labeling fails to bear adequate directions for use. The introduction of a misbranded drug into interstate commerce is a violation of section 301(a) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 331(a)].
The above violations are not meant to be an all-inclusive list of violations in your products and their labeling. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of your products and labeling are in compliance with the Act and its implementing regulations. We advise you to review your websites, product labels, and other labeling and promotional materials for your products to ensure that the claims you make for your products do not cause them to violate the Act.
You should take prompt action to correct the violations described above and prevent their future recurrence. If you do not respond or if we find your response inadequate, we may take further action. For instance, we may seize your products(s) under section 304 of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 334], enjoin your firm from operating under section 302 of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 332], and/or take further action to refuse admission of any of your products that are imported under section 801(a) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 381(a)], including placing them on detention without physical examination (DWPE). FDA's DWPE is an administrative procedure whereby products offered for import into the United States may be detained without physical examination upon entry. DWPE information may be conveyed in FDA's Import Alerts. For your information, an example of an Import Alert that conveys information specific to foreign firms that market or promote unapproved new drugs is Import Alert #66-41. This alert can be found on FDA's web site at: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_190.html.
Please notify this office in writing within fifteen (15) working days from your receipt of this letter as to the specific steps you have taken to correct the violations noted above and to assure that similar violations do not occur. Your response should include any documentation necessary to show that correction has been achieved. If you cannot complete all corrections before you respond, please explain the reason for the delay and state the date by which the corrections will be completed.
Please send your reply to the attention of Lisa Althar, Compliance Officer, Food and Drug Administration, Seattle District Office, 22215 26th Avenue SE, Bothell, Washington, 98021. If you have any questions regarding any issue in this letter, please contact Ms. Althar at (425) 302-0427.
Charles M. Breen
District Director


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The project has RJN providing preliminary and final design, bidding assistance and construction assistance services for sewer improvements including design of 10,700 continuous linear feet of gravity sewer increasing diameter up to 30 inches; and design of a new 19,500 linear feet 24-inch parallel force main. The project will take 18 months to complete and be broken up into multiple phases.
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Judge Sides With UVa Over State Attorney General's Climate-Research Inquiry
A state judge in Virginia on Monday threw out an attempt by the state's attorney general, Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, to force the University of Virginia to surrender more than a decade's worth of documents related to a leading researcher of climate change.
The judge, Paul M. Peatross Jr., said in his six-page ruling that Mr. Cuccinelli did not sufficiently explain what he believes the former University of Virginia professor, Michael E. Mann, may have done wrong. "The nature of the conduct is not stated so that any reasonable person could glean what Dr. Mann did to violate the statute," Judge Peatross wrote.
Mr. Mann and his supporters in national academic and civil-liberties groups celebrated the ruling, calling it a clear defeat for a state prosecutor who appeared to be using the power of his office to intimidate scientists who have warned of the dangers of manmade global warming.
"It looks like a pretty stinging rebuke of what many have argued is clearly a witch hunt against me, and I hope that it will serve as a wake-up call to the attorney general and his staff," said Mr. Mann, now a professor of meteorology at Pennsylvania State University at University Park.
The case stems from Mr. Cuccinelli's decision in April to issue a "civil investigative demand," or CID, asking the University of Virginia for a broad range of documents involving Mr. Mann, who was an assistant professor at the university from 1999 to 2005.
Mr. Mann had become known as a creator of the "hockey-stick graph," which shows global temperature trends over the last thousand years with a sharp increase in the past few decades. The attorney general, meanwhile, has made a practice of filing legal actions in support of conservative causes, including a challenge of the federal Environmental Protection Agency over its conclusion that manmade greenhouse gases endanger public health.
Mr. Cuccinelli, in a written response to Judge Peatross's ruling, said he planned to issue a new demand of the University of Virginia in compliance with the judge's findings. "We will also take time to fully examine the decision and all of the available options before deciding whether or not to also appeal aspects of the ruling," the attorney general said in his statement.
Limited Options
The attorney general's options appear limited, said Rachel B. Levinson, senior counsel at the American Association of University Professors, which opposed Mr. Cuccinelli's actions. Mr. Cuccinelli sought information concerning five grants that involved Mr. Mann, and four of them were federally financed projects that appear to remain outside state investigative authority, Ms. Levinson said. And the fifth grant was issued before a relevant state fraud statute took effect, she said.
Judge Peatross also considered the university's arguments about interference in academic freedom and did not cite any specific objections on those grounds. "The University of Virginia is a proper subject for a CID, and the attorney general may investigate grants made with Commonwealth of Virginia funds to professors such as Dr. Mann," he wrote. The judge, a retired jurist sitting in Albemarle County Circuit Court, is listed on the university's Web site as an adjunct lecturer at its law school.
Mr. Cuccinelli said in his statement that the judge's ruling "has given us a framework for issuing a new civil investigative demand to get the information necessary to continue our investigation into whether or not fraud has been committed against the commonwealth."
Such investigations by attorneys general are rare, Ms. Levinson said, and the defeat at this stage hopefully will discourage colleagues of Mr. Cuccinelli in other states from similar attempts. Private corporations sometimes make such demands for information from university researchers, but any discouragement they might feel from Judge Peatross's decision could be counterbalanced by his assertion that scholarly work is vulnerable to legal review, she said.
End of the Line?
Mr. Mann, meanwhile, said he hoped he had reached the end of the case and could resume his research without the interruption that he believes was part of the motivation for Mr. Cuccinelli and his allies.
The ruling came just days after the release of data, by groups such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University, showing another year of record worldwide temperatures. It also followed new published revelations about the role played by Koch Industries, a conglomerate that operates oil refineries, among other businesses, in financing a network of groups waging political attacks against scientists who have found evidence of manmade climate change.
Mr. Mann said he and his colleagues and students at Penn State were pursuing several projects aimed at further quantifying projections about the size and effects of global warming because of the use of fossil fuels. Those efforts include projects exploring links between climate change and hurricanes, studying regional effects of climate change such as the behavior of the Asian summer monsoons, and improving the theoretical models used to understand climate change, he said.
The scientists are carrying out such work, Mr. Mann said, while fully conscious of the threat posed by critics such as Mr. Cuccinelli and those responsible for the case last year in which thousands of e-mails and documents were stolen from the Climate Research Unit at Britain's University of East Anglia.
"We're all aware now that there's a concerted effort to try to discredit us by stealing our personal e-mails, trying to take them out of context, and trying to fool the public into thinking that climate change is some sort of hoax," he said. "We're all aware that that is going on, and so of course we're watching our backs."


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Israeli forces killed a Palestinian fighter on the border with the Gaza Strip after an exchange of fire on Monday in which an Israeli soldier was also lightly injured, the army said. Later on Monday, two Palestinian rockets fired from Gaza struck the south of Israel, causing no casualties or damage, the AP reported.
A statement issued by the Israeli military said a patrol spotted Palestinian gunmen planting an explosive device near the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip. "The force opened fire at the suspects, one militant was killed," a military spokesman said.
The Palestinians said they had fired a rocket-propelled grenade at the Israeli force during the exchange of fire.
[1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyaBWyNFZfA
[2] http://www.albawaba.com
[3] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5122404.stm
[4] http://www.internationalwallofprayer.org/A-007-Senator-Inhofe-Peace-In-Middle-East.html
[5] http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Gaza+Strip


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The Roundup for April 20, 2011
Obama's doing some kind of Facebook town hall meeting or somethin'. And it's 4/20. I'm just sayin'.
Incidentally, 4/20 also marks my 7th anniversary of blogging, which is a bit scary for me to even write. So I'll celebrate by telling you about a bunch of stuff other people have written.
• Republicans in Wisconsin say they'll submit signatures to recall Democratic Sen. Jim Holperin tomorrow. OK then. Four days to go on the rest…
• It's not just military analysts saying that the war in Libya could drag on, it's anyone paying attention. And as the stalemate continues, the drumbeat for ground troops will grow louder.
• The reason you're not going to get a negotiated settlement from state AGs on foreclosure fraud is that a substantial chunk of Republicans have basically begged off the investigation. Most of them weren't in office when the investigation started last September.
• After all that, the Gang of Six is going to go with a trigger? What a cop-out. But pay attention: Social Security would be in the Gang of Six' trigger.
• Medicare not Millionaires seems to me to be a much better frame that that DCCC commercial from yesterday. Most important, it explains WHY the Republicans want to end Medicare. This radio ad is a bit better as well.
• Purchased lawmakers in both parties want to reduce the corporate tax rate.
• Digby's latest op-ed in The Hill can be summed up with this quote: "My offer is this: nothing."
• The Texas wildfires look positively horrendous.
• A citizens group in Michigan is already counting down the days to when they can legally petition for a recall of Governor Rick Snyder. It won't do much good, because even if they're successful, an emergency financial manager will fire the citizens.
• Defending Dick Durbin. I don't know that his role in Social Security benefit cuts is particularly defensible.
• No agreement from the UN Security Council on Yemen. I wonder how hard the United States was really pushing for action from the council this time. The blame is being placed on Russia.
• Yves Smith notes that we shouldn't overlook the part of the S&P rating of US debt that flagged the financial sector as a substantial risk. "Most importantly, we believe the risks from the U.S. financial sector are higher than we considered them to be before 2008," S&P writes.
• Incidentally, S&P's chief economist today called deficit reduction and tax cuts contradictory.
• Mark Bittman writes that the BP oil spill was bad, but the increasing acidification of the oceans, which we perpetuate simply by driving and using electricity every day, is even worse.
• Expect the largest protest yet in Syria on Friday.
• Wells Fargo profits are up 48%, so all is right with the world.
• Election recruitment watch: USDA head Tom Vilsack's wife Christine will run for Congress against right-wing loon Steve King in Iowa; former Rep. Patrick Murphy wants to run for Attorney General in Pennsylvania.
• Banks are having trouble freezing the assets of Libyans, Egyptians and Tunisians. Why? They say that the different English spellings of their names is a stumbling block.
• RIP Tim Hetherington. This is just awful.
• This new set of airline rules looks sensible.
• Speaking of airports, TSA screeners voted to unionize today, but they didn't pick a specific union. That will have to be decided in a runoff between the American Federation of Government Employees and the National Treasury Employees Union.
• You can hardly argue with the stance of Tom Cole when he notes that the "czar" provision that Obama did away with in a signing statement was part of a "mutually agreed-upon document." Why accept its inclusion in the first place?
• We're starting to see the supply chain consequences of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
• I don't think we could engrave messages on toenails today. World War I spy technology was pretty advanced!


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Betty Jean Oakes Graves - Madison Parish, Louisiana
From Monroe News-Star February 5, 2013
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean
Oakes Graves, 85, of Delhi will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 6, 2013,
at the First Baptist Church in Delhi with Rev. Mickey Bounds officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Graves died Monday, February 04, 2013 at her residence after an extended illness.
She was born in Minden, LA, and reared in Tallulah. She was a longtime resident of Delhi and was a member of the Delhi First Baptist Church.
She was a retired
businesswoman and store owner.
She is remembered for her strong work ethic. She owned and operated a grocery store in Delhi for many years. Betty is also fondly remembered
for being a gracious hostess in her home and at various events at the Delhi First Baptist Church. Upon retirement, she enjoyed traveling to all
parts of the world with
her many friends.
Betty Jean is preceded in death by her parents Harvey Talmedge Oakes and Ila Mae Barrett Oakes; her husband, John Martin "Pete" Graves;
a son Martin D.
"Sambo" Graves and a sister Evelyn Oakes
She is survived by a sister, Bobbie Ann Oakes Ezell of Winnsboro; several nieces and nephews and two great nieces, who were very dear to her heart.
Pallbearers will be Bo Skipper, Toby Waters, Gervis Norsworthy, Harry Barrett, Dwight Clarke and Larry Rodden.
The family would like to acknowledge the care given to Mrs. Graves by numerous employees of Caring Hearts At Home Care and Crossroads Hospice.
A special thanks to
her caregiver of the last six years, Ms. Joy Johnston.
Any planned memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Delhi or to the LA Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.


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Social Science Research
Working with people is a priority for SANParks. The organisation gets its fresh ideas and information that helps to optimize its daily work and decisions from Social Science Research. The quantity and quality of this research in the parks has increased remarkably since the inception of the Social Science Research unit in 2004. In the previous year 41 research projects were conducted on a range of topics including archaeology, womens rights, community/park relations, legislation and the demand for social and spiritual benefits of protected areas.
If you would like to apply to conduct a Social Science Research project in a National Park, please follow the "Research Application Procedure" below, and complete the required form:
Social Science Research is managed from the SANParks Scientific Services Nodes based in both Kimberly and in the Kruger National Park. The Social Science Unit initiates, coordinates and monitors all research which focuses on the interface between people, parks and conservation. It then makes sure the research results find their way to managers and specialists – so it can be used as input for informed decisions in park planning, interventions and development. The unit also promotes and markets Social Science Research in SANParks to researchers and academic institutions and related organizations.
In the past when scientists were doing research on things such as population studies of lions or elephants little consideration was given to the need for studies around the people and parks' interface. It has only been in the last decade that the importance of engaging with local communities and a whole range of constituencies has come forward. This was highlighted more recently at the World Parks Congress (2003) which was hosted by South Africa. It is now acknowledged worldwide that protected areas can no longer be managed as islands using a 'fences and fines' mentality. The future existence of those areas hangs on the ability of local communities and conservation agencies to engage and resolve issues around sustainable development.
In 2003, the Social Science Research Committee was constituted. This body plays a key role in monitoring and ensuring quality research and playing an educational and supportive role to researchers. The members provide SANParks with an excellent networking opportunity and provide guidance and assistance with social science issues. The committee comprises specialists in various fields of social science from a broad range of tertiary education and research institutions including specialists from SANParks' Conservation Services.
For more information, please contact Louise Swemmer (firstname.lastname@example.com) and Kelly Scheepers (email@example.com), the Programme Managers for Social Science Research in SANParks.


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This email is being sent on behalf of Catherine Kuhlman, Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board).
Staff of the Regional Water Board are developing a Water Quality Compliance Program for Discharges from Irrigated Lands in the North Coast Region. The program will address discharges of waste from irrigated lands to waters of the State of California. Examples of irrigated lands include row crops, irrigated pasture, vineyards, and orchards. The program will address human-caused sources of pollution such as tailwater discharges, polluted stormwater runoff, pesticide discharges, degradation of riparian areas, and erosion from production lands, destabilized streambanks, and unpaved roads. The goal is to develop a program that is both protective of water quality and reasonable to implement, while not duplicating existing efforts to protect water quality.
Regional Water Board staff are in the initial stages of developing the program and are committed to involving stakeholders through a formal stakeholder process. You are being contacted because you have been identified as a stakeholder representative that would likely have an interest in participating. The stakeholder process will involve one or more working groups that will provide input to Regional Water Board staff and Board members on the development of the program. The specifics of the stakeholder process will be developed over the next few months and the working group meetings are scheduled to begin in October or November 2011. We plan on sending out a survey in August, the results of which will help further develop the specifics. Please reply to this email if you are interested in participating in a working group.
Another purpose of this email is to gather information about agricultural areas in the North Coast Region, which, as a general description includes all of Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties and most or some of Siskiyou, Modoc, Sonoma, Marin, Lake, and Glenn counties. A map showing the specific boundaries of the North Coast Region can be found by clicking on the link below. Staff of the Regional Water Board would like to hear about any existing water quality protection efforts, projects, and/or monitoring efforts in your area. We would also appreciate contact information for local interest groups that you feel should be contacted regarding the development of this program.
Interactive Map of North Coast Region (shown in green in northwest portion of the state)
More information about program development can be found on our website:
If you wish to receive future correspondence about the program, please sign up by checking the Irrigated Lands Discharge Program box for email updates about the program at the following address:
We appreciate your interest in this program and hope to hear from you. Please reply to this email or call me at (707) 576-6750 to respond.
Ben Zabinsky
Water Resources Control Engineer
Irrigated Lands Discharge Program Development Lead
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
5550 Skylane Blvd., Suite A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
PNP Comment: We are in total agreement with the Siskiyou County Water Users Association. The coho listing was a fraud used to destroy timber and agricultural economies in the Siskiyou and Klamath areas. — Editor Liz Bowen


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It's a fact: women are responsible for 90% of all health care decisions (AAFP) Yes, you read that right, women control MOST of the purchasing power for household health and wellness products and services — that's 90% of $150B that is spent on health and wellness products and services by U.S. consumers alone.
These influential, and powerful women are the "Chief Health and Wellness Officers" for their families. Why? Because women:
- Proactively seek medical information for themselves and their loved ones: 9 out of 10 women seek health information via the Web (National Marketing Institute)
- Are more social media savvy than ever: 73% of online women are now active social media users engaging at least weekly with top social media platforms (Nielsen Company)
- Influence others to take action: 33% of women with a health condition go online to find other women like them for advice (Pew Internet Research Project)
- Are the buyer in today's market: Women wield formidable purchasing power, controlling $5 Trillion in spending annually (Vertis Communications)
As a health and wellness marketer, what are YOU doing to adjust your marketing to reach, engage and influence HER?


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I have a '93 351 HO PCM with rust around the areas where the exhaust manifold bolts to the engine. I'm wondering if anyone has had the experience of the bolts rusting to the point of breaking off the head. Would it be wise to either clean the rust off and paint - or remove the manifolds and replace all the bolts before having a problem.
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it's hot there. they rust unless you use stainless which is to soft to hold in my opinion.
you can get a pcm manifold set from skidim with 16 bolts, all gaskets(put them in right) and the riser bolts for 70 bucks or so.
never-sieze on the threads will keep you from snapping the head off when it comes time to remove them.
yes, i have broken one of those allen headed buggers. it was overtorqued by the po.red right return
Thanks for the info on skidim. I let some liquid wrench soak a few minutes on one bolt on each side and removed them. There is some noticable damage on the knurled head and a slight amount just behind it. I would think it might be good for a few more years unless the rust goes deeper than it appears. Haven't decided whether I'm just worrying about something I don't need to worry about - at least not yet.
I know what a problem these corroded bolt heads can be. Have you seen my post "Blowing exhaust 1999 5.8 HO" from the 1st Sept last year.
Please bear in mind that the problems I had were on a '99 which was only 4 years old at the time. I had a 1987 Ski Nautique 2001 for 14 years and fortunately I did not have any problems with this boat.
I will be keeping an eye on the bolt heads and will replace them before they corrode too badly. I will also try to extend the life of the bolts by covering them in grease while the boat is laid up.2010 Ski Nautique 200 Team Edition Open Bow, Radar Strada
Dealer: http://www.midlandsnautique.co.uk
You think you got rust?
I just went thru this last year with my '93 Excel. The previous owner had run it in salt water and not cleaned it very well. I broke a spark plug off that had rusted into the head. Had to take it to my local boat dealer who had to pull the head, which includes removal of the manifold (The manifold was so rusted, it came off in pieces!). He ended up having to DRILL the manifold bolts out they were so rusted! Hit me in the pocketbook pretty hard! Now this year the opposite manifold has a hole rusted in it, but I'm going to try and remove it myself before sending it back to the dealer. Wish me LUCK!!
\"You could by a cheaper boat, but then you would have to ride it.\"
tomfooter, if you expect the same outcome. i would cut off the manifold bolts at the heads and remove the manifold. this might give you some extra to bite on instead of the bolts shearing off at the heads. p-b blaster brand penatrating oil works far better than any other product i have ever used. a guy on another site recommended kroil. i can drum up the web address if you need it.red right return
NigelC, I'm guessing your boat was kept at the dock or otherwise outside to accumulate that much rust so quickly on your '99. My boat has spent a lot of time at the dock. Although its had dehumidifiers to reduce moisture, it obviously didn't stop it completely. I now have it inside, at least for the winter.
Tomfooter, my last boat, a Mastercraft, suffered from broken bolts and I personally drilled them out with diamond tipped bits. I broke and dulled several bits before getting them out - after several evenings and weekend hours. Both manifolds eventually rusted through and I replaced them. The manifold isn't such a big deal, but I wouldn't wish removing broken bolts on anyone.
Tryan, thanks for the input on the never-seize products.
All, I removed a bolt from each side for a better look. I decided to keep the current bolts for now, but removed rust and repainted all around with a 1200 degree hi temp paint containing a rust inhibitor. In hind sight, however, I'd say the better plan is to remove the manifolds. It's then much easier to check the manifolds closely for any spots about to burn through, remove rust, repaint and install new gaskets and bolts. You'll save a lot of time and have confidence that all is well.
Skidude, you are right that the boat is kept at the dock during the summer months. My previous '87 (2001) was also kept afloat in the summer. Both boats are religiously kept in a garage over winter.
Neither boat has been anywhere near the dreaded salt water so I doubt that could be the cause.
Admitedly the climate here in the UK is not ideal but I would expect the bolts to last longer than they have on my '99. I will look to get hold of some high temperature exhaust paint and see if that helps.
With the hassles I had removing the manifolds last year it is much easier to keep an eye on the bolts and replace before they corrode too badly.2010 Ski Nautique 200 Team Edition Open Bow, Radar Strada
Dealer: http://www.midlandsnautique.co.uk


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AIF hiked up from $15 to $20, effective May 1st
05-03-2012 By: Amanda Stutt
The AIF was originally introduced as a temporary fee, and was supposed to end in 2002.
Alana Lawrence, media relations officer for YVR, said the fee has been continued and increased to meet the needs of both travellers passing through the airport and the businesses there.
"Given that the Airport Authority is a not-for-profit organization - we receive no funding from the government and in fact actually pay them rent - the AIF has proved an important part in how we are able to fund those services and facilities to meet those demands," she told HelloWestTravel.com in an interview.
According to the Vancouver Airport Authority's 2011 Economic Report, rent paid to the federal government amounted to $34.8 million in 2011, up from $33.2 million in 2010. The increase in rent was the result of an adjustment in 2010, which reduced the airport's revenue in the calculation of its ground lease payment.
Lawrence said the Airport Authority board approved the increase at the end of 2011, and then notified the airlines with 90 days notice so they could implement the increase into their systems.
In January 2012, the Airport Authority announced a 10-year strategy outlining $1.8 billion in improvements designed to keep Vancouver YVR competitive and an economic generator for British Columbia.
The Authority outlined specific projects that would start off the 10-year strategy.
They include over 700 metres of secure corridors and moving walkways to reduce connection times for passengers, new high-speed baggage systems, upgrades to the original areas of the 1968 Domestic Terminal Building and runway safety enhancements.
Lawrence said the AIF revenues will be used to fund these projects.
Specifically, the Airport Authority is trying to expedite the process for passengers connecting from an international to a domestic flight.
"Right now, it takes about 90 minutes to go from one to the other, and we're trying to bring that down to about 60 minutes. One of the ways that we'll do that is create new corridors [and] high-speed walkways, to help passengers get there more quickly," she said.
Revenues from the AIF will also be used to upgrade the domestic terminal with larger holding areas at the gates and to repave the runways.
The Airport Authority is also responsible for maintenance and upkeep on the Arthur Laing Bridge and the surrounding roadways and dikes while receiving no funding.
"That's all part of it - the sewage systems, everything on the island that's still within the airport [boundaries] that we have to maintain, and pay to rent this space," Lawrence said.


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Aired: September 13, 1974 - March 29, 1978 (NBC)
Theme Song: Morton Stevens "Police Woman"
The dope and underrated theme for Angie Dickinson's lady cop series is an explosion of choppy, frantic piano keys and triumphant string arrangements. It has the energy of a mad dash for a pile of cash and more than enough fire to make any block hot. This exciting television score, like its female star, is combustible.
39. Police Woman
Aired: September 13, 1974 - March 29, 1978 (NBC)


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"So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."-Genesis 1:27
What I love about this passage is that it is not an exclusive claim to God. It reveals that God exists both in a feminine image and a masculine image. God is not found in polarity here but in integration.
The great psychologist Carl Jung once spoke about how a man doesn't come into psychological completion until he finds what he calls the anima. The anima, which is the term he used in reference to the soul, for a male, is feminine. Until a man comes in contact with his feminine side, the side of him that is more concerned with compassion, love, and relationships, more than being a distant, barbaric, scotch-drinking, TV watching, father and husband, he'll fail to find his whole and true-self. I think that this is why a woman, at least his soul mate, has such power over a man. She begins to ground him, allows him to feel not only at home with himself, but at home with her; he feels understood. (This concept applies to women as well, Jung called it the animus).
We as Christians find so much symbolism in the cross. So much so, that the apostle Paul tells men that the way they are to love their wives is not through being a distant, barbaric, scotch-drinking, TV-watching man, but a man who is willing to pick up a cross for her. The cross isn't a sign of being militant (which is why Jesus told them he could threaten violence over them, but his kingdom was not of this world), but the cross is a symbol of radical self-sacrificing love. A symbol of compassion from a man who did not yell, "Screw every last one of you, you will all burn in hell," but a symbol that reminds us of a man who said, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
Masculine Christianity is not found in being a tyrant, but being a servant. Masculine Christianity is not found in being chauvinistic, but in being compassionate, loving, and relational. Masculine Christianity is also not a denial of our masculine side, but it is an integration of the feminine side in which God also created human beings. Masculine Christianity leads us to the cross. It leads us to love. It leads us to the tender heart of God.


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CEDAR CITY – The Southern Utah University women's basketball program has assembled its staff as head coach Chris Boettcher announced the hiring of Jayci Stone and Dionisio Gomez as assistants on Friday.
Gomez makes his coaching debut following an international career as a player, most recently competing for Boettcher and the Shiga Lakestars of the Japanese Professional Basketball League.
"Nichy is one of the hardest-working players I have ever coached, and I am excited for him to join our staff," Boettcher said. "I know his work ethic and enthusiasm for the game will have a big impact on our program. I am excited for him to work with our post players and help in strength and conditioning."
Gomez is originally from Panama. He attended the University of Arkansas where he played four seasons for the Razorbacks and earned a degree in Spanish. He led the team in rebounding as a senior in 2003 and was a college teammate of seven-time NBA All-Star and current member of the Brooklyn Nets, Joe Johnson.
"He understands my coaching philosophy and is passionate about winning," added Boettcher. "I know he will bring a positive feel to our team and the community."
Stone has served video coordinator and director of operations at TCU, prior to which she held positions at Hutchinson Community College (Kansas), Frank Phillips College (Texas) and Alaska-Anchorage.
"Jayci is an experienced, hard-working coach who I am very excited to add to the SUU staff. She is very detailed-oriented and passionate about the players and the game of basketball," Boettcher said. "The diversity of her resume excites me, and has helped her prepare for the responsibilities that are required here."
The Goodland, Kansas, native began her playing career at Colby Community College, where she earned all-Jayhawk West and all-Region VI honors after averaging 14.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 2005. From there she went on to New Mexico State before finishing her playing career at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, where she was voted the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year and earned second-team all-conference honors.
"She is very well-connected and respected in the coaching profession," Boettcher said. "I expect her to play a big role in both recruiting and player development."
Stone received her degree in social sciences from Kansas State University in 2008.
The new coaching staff begins work with the team this summer as the Thunderbirds prepare to match last year's success that saw SUU reach the WNIT after securing a school-record 23 victories.


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The PS3 version of Portal 2 will not include PlayStation Move support, developer Valve has confirmed.
Yesterday a translation of a story on Eurogamer Germany claimed that the studio was planning to implement Move support as "compensation" both for the lack of a PS3 version of Left 4 Dead and the third party port of The Orange Box.
However, a statement from Valve now claims: "Unfortunately this quote was "lost in translation" -- Portal 2 does not include support for Sony's motion controller. "
Portal 2 is due out on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in the UK on April 21st.


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In From up North's inspiration galleries we present the latest of our findings from the wonderful world of design. Amazing high quality artworks in various categories from great designers all over the globe.
coin acceptor. by Serge Aleynikov
"Aston Martin DBS 2010" by Vahid Montazeri
Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
Submitted by Igor Sidorenko.
Bumble Bee by Additive Studios
April. by Peter Tarka
3D Character by Kallo
Submitted by Marc Mazerin.
Home Sweet Home
Big Crazy Octopus by Dmitry Rockstar
Sakke Soini
Submitted by Luca.
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One of St. Mary Parish's most wanted suspects turned himself in to authorities.
On December 2, at 9:56 am, 28 year old Brianell Sharard Wilson of Amelia, turned himself in at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of illegal carrying of a weapon, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a minor. Wilson turned himself in after learning of the warrant for his arrest. His bond is set at $25,000.
Wilson was featured in The Daily Review newspaper's Most Wanted series in the Friday, November 30, 2012 edition. The SMPSO received numerous tips on several of the suspects being sought, including Wilson. St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert says these types of partnerships between the community and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office make it difficult for suspects to evade authorities. Community policing and public awareness is a key component to ensuring public safety in St. Mary Parish.


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Scott asks Crist's team to stay longer | Dec. 18
Finding good people isn't so easy
I think we've seen this before. It was a Robert Redford movie from the early '70s called The Candidate. He stars as a political novice, an outsider running for office against all odds. He wins. In the final scene, he's sitting in a hotel after the victory party. He looks at his campaign manager and says, "What do we do now?"
There are differences between Rick Scott's and the Redford character's run for office. Scott spent over $70 million of his own money to buy the office with negative campaign ads.
Now Scott's team has asked most of Charlie Crist's group to stay on and run the state for three months, maybe longer, while it tries to get its own team in place. It turns out that finding good people to run a state isn't as easy as you'd think.
Scott has been busy raising money for the inaugural ball. It takes a lot of time and money to put together a party that lavish. Maybe that's what he meant to say: "Let's get to work (on the party)!"
The person running Scott's transition was quoted in the Times as saying, "Maybe there are things that we don't know. We'll learn them as we need to learn them." Let's all hope they don't "need to learn them" after the state is pummelled by hurricanes like in 2004. "Scottie, you're doing a heckuva job!"
Jeff Cutting, Brandon
Delay might be good thing
"Let's get to work" … in three months, or whenever. Rick Scott will be sworn in as Florida's governor on Jan. 4. Committee meetings for the 2011 Florida legislative session will begin six days later, and the regular session will begin less than two months after that.
Still the governor-elect has yet hire any agency heads. Last week he asked the members of the Crist administration to continue in their current positions for three months — although he asked for resignations from agency heads and their top staffers soon after the November election.
Perhaps Scott should fire his transition team and replace them with his inaugural committee. That group, at least, appears to have the situation under better control. It's even arranged for Charles Colson, who went to prison for obstruction of justice in the Watergate investigation, to speak at the inaugural breakfast.
Then again, if it does take four or five months to get the Scott administration up and running, it may be all to the better. That will be one less legislative session for Rick Scott to push his agenda on the people of Florida.
Judy Davis McCormick, Tampa
Tax cuts
Seniors overlooked
While the rich and the middle class, even the unemployed, may celebrate the passage of the new tax bill, senior citizens, most particularly those who are retired, have little to celebrate.
A cost-of-living increase was once again denied those who collect their Social Security payments. Congress refused a $250 payout to retirees as an offset.
For many who are fortunate to receive a pension, they have seen a freeze in any sort of increases. Retirees dependent on investment income have seen a substantial decline.
Seniors and retirees have been hard hit and have been vastly overlooked by recent legislation.
Earl A. Myers Jr., Tampa
Senate blocks immigration measure Dec. 19
Voters will remember
I am outraged that Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., supported an amnesty bill for illegal immigrants. How dare he put the wants and the demands of 2.1 million illegal aliens (some of whom are ne'er-do-wells) over the needs and rights of more than 300 million American citizens and countless legal immigrants.
The Dream Act does not have serious and meaningful provisions to verify the character and general behavior of amnesty recipients. I will remember Nelson's vote when it comes time for the 2012 elections.
Walda Ruiz, New Port Richey
A ploy to win votes
As one of the many legal immigrants to the United States (from India), I find it appalling and disgusting that anyone would agree to passing an amnesty bill for illegal aliens by calling it something else. We all know this bill's main aim was that it would be an easy way to gather votes.
Vaidy Subbaraman, Tampa
Confiscating wealth no answer Dec. 17, letter
Poor pay taxes, too
This letter argued that the "fundamental problem" in our tax system is that "only half of today's workers pay anything."
I am a worker in the group the writer claims pays nothing. Yet I pay Social Security tax and Medicare tax on every penny I earn. I own a home, so I pay property taxes. I drive, so I pay federal, state and local gas tax. I pay state and local tax on clothing for my wife and son, Christmas gifts for the grandchildren, a meal at McDonald's, and the purchase of this newspaper. For anything taxable, I contribute as anyone else.
Those of us working do contribute with taxes. To say otherwise is either ignorance or misinformation.
James Hand, Homosassa
Santa brakes: for beer | Dec. 16
Bad example
I could not believe what I saw when I opened last week's Weekend section. If the photo of Santa drinking beer is an example of things to come in your paper, I may not read it anymore.
This was a bad example for children — or anyone, for that matter.
LaVerne Register, Inverness
Christmas spirit
Seasonal kindness
Our St. Matthew's Society of St. Vincent de Paul team is witness to so many kindnesses from our parishioners and our community.
This Christmas season, one act in particular touched me. I would like to thank the anonymous family that saved its spare change all year long, placing it in a Christmas jar to be presented to one of the needy clients our team helps. Since the family also gifted me with the novel Christmas Jars, which was its source of inspiration, I know the message behind this generous gift was to "pay it forward." How appropriate to share this message this month, reminding us all that God provided the ultimate "pay it forward" gift by giving us his son.
May we all be inspired to find a way to touch a random person in need, be it financial or spiritual. Don't let God's gift stop with you.
Janice DeMeza, Seminole


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Bento Top / Anthropologie
This plaid flannel and leggings is so cute and comfy for Thanksgiving!
Love sweaters like this. Would totally do this. I even have a necklace that would work (CAN YOU BELIEVE I OWN A NECKLACE) (I did not buy it myself)
#summer #outfits Ripped Denim Jacket + Black Crop Skinny Pants + Leopard Pumps
Match + denim jeans + blazer + effortlessly chic style + Lucy Connelly + rocking + navy blazer + grey V neck + jeans Brands not specified.
Dile sí a los pantalones rasgados, combinalos con unas zandalias y una blusa offshoulders y listo
Um look para qualquer dia
Obsessed with this look- a clean white shirt with style and distressed skinny jeans dark wash


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Spice up your burger this Labor Day with our Taco Burgers with Chipotle Cream Sauce. The patties get a kick from taco seasoning and pickled jalapeños, and the sauce has the perfect balance of subtle heat and cooling sour cream. Top them with Pepper Jack cheese and these burgers will have you singing our praises this Labor Day Monday!
Whether you plan on grilling out at a tailgate this weekend, spending time at the lake, or just a calm cool grill out in your backyard on Labor Day this is the perfect burger to kick up your grilling out session a notch. Have a wonderful Labor Day!
Taco Burger with Chipotle Cream Sauce
eMeals Plan: Main, Entree
Serves: 4
- 1 ½ pounds ground chuck
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeños
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced
- For burgers: Combine ground chuck, taco seasoning mix and jalapeños; shape mixture into 4 patties. Grill over medium-high heat, for 6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 160˚. Top each patty with one slice of cheese just before removing from grill.
- For Chipotle Cream: Combine sour cream, cilantro and chipotle chili. Cover, and chill for up to 3 days.
- To assemble, spread desired amount of Chipotle Cream onto bottom halves of buns. Top each bun with a burger patty, sliced avocado, tomato and lettuce.


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Spiritual Snake Oil: Fads & Fallacies in Pop Culture
Chris Edwards & S. C. Hitchcock & S.C. C. Hitchcock
See Sharp Press, January 2012
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