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Kerrick Moore has been chosen as one of 27 students to participate in the 2014 Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program, an innovative education program sponsored by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).
Moore, a home school student from Bowling Green who has just completed his junior year, is working with Dr. Philip Lienesch of Western Kentucky University's Department of Biology, and Fisheries Biologist Eric Cummins of Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Resources. Moore will be assisting these researchers with stream, river and reservoir projects this summer to gain experience and insight into the fisheries profession.
He will be awarded a scholarship from AFS.
The principal goal of the Hutton Program is to stimulate interest in careers in fisheries science and management. Application to the program is open to all 11th and 12th grade students regardless of race, creed, or gender. Because the program seeks to increase diversity within the fisheries professions, qualified women and minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Each student chosen for the program is awarded a $3,000 scholarship and is matched with a professional mentor for a summer-long, hands-on experience in fisheries science.
As evidenced by the final reports of students and mentors who have participated in the Hutton Program, the students benefit substantially from their summer mentoring experience. For most students, the Hutton Program is their first exposure to a professional work setting where they learn what qualities are necessary to be successful in that environment and the importance of being able to function well as part of a team. The students gain an awareness of conservation issues and the importance of healthy aquatic systems; participate in projects that benefit habitat restoration, protection, and management; and gain an understanding of what is involved in being a fisheries biologist and of the career opportunities available in the field.
In Hutton's 13th year, AFS received 57 student applications from across the United States of America and Canada, and selected 27 to receive scholarships and mentorships. Of the exceptional students chosen for the Hutton this summer, nearly half are minorities, and nearly two-thirds are females.
This summer, Hutton Scholars will be working with their mentors in British Columbia, Canada and 14 states, including California, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.
Financial support for the 2014 Hutton Program is provided by NOAA Fisheries Service, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Department of the Interior – BLM, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
U.S. Geological Survey, NOAA Northwest Fisheries and Science Center, Lake Superior State University Fisheries & Wildlife Club, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore AFS Student Subunit. The Hutton Program also receives support from the AFS Education Section, AFS Fisheries Administration Section, AFS Fisheries Management Section and several other AFS units, as well as many individual AFS members.
For information on the American Fisheries Society and the Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program, please visit the AFS website at http://www.fisheries.org, or contact the Hutton Program Coordinator, American Fisheries Society, 301-897-8616, Ext. 213, email@example.com.
Contact: Philip Lienesch, (270) 745-6006.
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Thursday, November 8, 2007; 7:07 PM
SAN ANTONIO -- President Bush paid an emotional visit Thursday to soldiers maimed or badly burned in combat and said his administration is determined to mend the nation's system of caring for veterans.
Medical advances provide troops with treatment unimaginable just a decade ago, but the system for managing that care has lagged, Bush said.
"Our system needs to be modernized," the president said after touring a new $45 million, privately funded rehabilitation center for veterans at Brooke Army Medical Center.
"We have an outdated system that can bog down some of those recovering in a maze of bureaucracy and that's what happened at Walter Reed," he said, referring to the Army medical center in Washington, D.C.
Bush's visit to Brooke comes amid scrutiny of veterans' care and discontent among returning troops after extended tours in Iraq.
The president said his administration had put in place recommendations of the commission he created after reports about substandard outpatient treatment at Walter Reed. He urged Congress to act on others that require legislation.
"There were serious problems (at Walter Reed) caused by bureaucratic delays and administration failures, and that is unacceptable," Bush said. `It's unacceptable to me as the commander in chief, it's unacceptable to the families of those who deserve the best care and it's unacceptable to the American people."
At the rehabilitation center, Bush stopped at a "gait lab," where amputees with protheses learn to walk on gravel, artificial turf and other surfaces. A pool with a simulated wave allows patients to practice their balance while riding tiny surf boards.
Bush toured a physical therapy gym where two double amputees tossed a ball while balancing themselves on exercise balls. He talked to two servicemen with faces so burned that scarring had left them with mask-like expressions.
The president also watched as Lance Cpl. Matt Bradford, 22, of Winchester, Ky., who lost both legs and his sight in an explosion in Iraq, climb a fake rock wall. Other soldiers cheered him on as he slowly scaled the 35-foot wall and captured a red flag at the top.
"Good man. Isn't he?" Bush said.
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An ancient art, a modern sport…
Chess at high speed…
Exercise for body and mind…
Fencing is Fun on legs…
Films use stage fencing for dramatic effect. Modern fencing is based on efficiency of movement, stealth and tactics but is still as exciting and Fencing is Fun!
Fencing is a Sport for All . We are a fully inclusive club for a fully inclusive sport.
Fencing is A Sport for Life! We have fencers of all ages from 8 to 80, once learned, like riding a bike, it is not forgotten and many fencers come back to it if life has forced then to take a break. For me the break was 14 years long.
You need to give yourself at least one term working with a qualified coach to master the basics of footwork, lunges, parries and ripostes. Don't worry we will soon have you fencing against others; its the best way to learn! Why not consider our training course?
Foil and Epee have a strong following at Blackheath. Sabre is not so strong nationally at the moment. However, there is an increasing number of sabreurs at the club just recently so if you like sabre come and wave it around and you will find another sabreur hiding behind his foil or epee!
Beginners learn the basics with the foil (top in the picture) which is the traditional training weapon for the duelling epee (in the middle)… whilst the sabre comes from the requirements for a cut and slash weapon while sitting on a horse. The difference between the weapons is the target area and… well come and find out for yourself!
Did you know fencing impacts the design of the clothing you are probably wearing now? Check out the difference between the way mens' shirts and ladies blouses button up. (We will tell you why on the course)
We also use electrical kit for detecting hits so lots of noise and flashy lights. Try it on the course
For advice on buying equipment see here
Fencing is VERY safe! Safer than some other sports (boxing and skydiving come to mind!) and definitely safer than crossing the road. (They haven't banned that yet??)
Of course you must wear the correct clothing and observe certain safe behaviours. eg never hit anyone not wearing a mask, always hold the point down, don't put your mask on or off with two hands while holding a weapon. (Think about the person behind you!)
Equipment must be certified to European and international safety standards known as CEN. Simply, CEN1 is the minimum and CEN2 the higher level for certain activities such as electric fencing and national level competitions and above. All the club's kit conforms to this.
The CEN rating is all about the force required to penetrate the ballistic quality polyester material. Either 350 or 800 Newtons (that's 35Kg and 81Kg/sq cm respectively). If you are wearing a CEN1 jacket and a CEN2 plastron (under-jacket), as required by the regulations, then that's combined protection!
However, the risk from broken blades is minimal. Once there used to be broken blades every week (with no problems). Advances in steel technology mean breakages are rare blades just go soft and become useless to fence with. Regulations require soft blades to be scrapped.
All you need are loose fitting trousers, such as track suit bottoms, and trainers. We provide all you need until you are ready to buy your own kit.
Coaches are registered with the BFA or BAF and insured through their schemes.
If you're over 50 and haven't done any exercise for a while you may like to have a word with your Doctor first, just to make sure but there is no age limit.
Please note that, like boxing and other sports you fence at your own risk and we recommend that all our members join the British Fencing Association as this provides insurance cover and other benefits. You have to be a member to fence in competitions.
NB Adult Trainees are covered by their club membership for the first 10 sessions
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Drawnfromthepast comes out best at the weights and this looks easier than the claimer at Lingfield he finished third in last time. However, he reportedly broke a blood vessel on that occasion and LUCKY ART looks a safer option. The latter has been beaten in decent handicaps of late but won a claimer at Kempton in October and beat today's rival Angelo Poliziano at Ripon before that. Red Cape had Riflessione behind over C&D in November and went in again over 6f here a week ago, while Hinton Admiral and Desert Strike also have the past form to figure in a wide-open claimer.
Red Cape (FR) 10-1 (9-2) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating One Way Or Another (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Drawnfromthepast (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Deerslayer (8-9) at Lingfield 5f clm stks (6) pol in Nov.
Hinton Admiral 6-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Tombi (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Desert Strike 3-1 (8-11) Soon tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, disputing 2nd inside final furlong, weakening when hampered closing stages, last of 7, 2l behind Diamond Charlie (9-5) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Riflessione 5-1 (9-1) Soon pushed along in rear, 11th of 12, 14l behind Caldercruix (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Forty Proof (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, soon lost place, 11th of 12, 17l behind Upper Lambourn (9-6) at Southwell 6f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Lucky Art (USA) 9-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Sugar Beet (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Angelo Poliziano 5-2 (9-6) In rear and outpaced, ridden and headway to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Atlantic Cycle (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f clm stks (6) gs in Jul.


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While a good number of computers these days do come with built-in memory card readers this is by far from being universally the case. Here in the office my year old desktop machine for instance has no such card reader.
While it's still common to see 17-in-1 card readers available, the industry has thankfully, for the most part, standardised on a couple of card formats, although with variations. By far and away the most popular is the SD format - with variants such as microSD popularised by ultra-mobile devices such as phones. The other is the Memory Stick from Sony - only of course because Sony wouldn't be seen dead using an industry standard they haven't invented!
This contraction of available formats has enabled Kingston to provide an almost universal memory card reader in a size not much larger than USB memory sticks. From the photo you'll see that a slightly fatter core has a USB connector at one end and memory-card slots at the other. Covers at each end slide out to protect both card and USB connector.
There are actually two slots. The wider takes either an SD format card or an Sony MemoryStick ProDuo. The other takes a microSD card without the need for an adaptor. When you plug the reader into your computer you get two separate drivers, one for each slot. With both slots populated it was very easy to copy information between both. Speed will usually depend on the memory cards themselves rather than the card reader - limited of course by the USB2.0 transfer speeds.
The fatter body of the card reader means that on some cramped computers you may need to use a USB extender cable, thoughtfully provided with the product. This simple cable allows you to insert the card reader a convenient few inches from your computer.
You can buy the Kingston MobileLite G2 card reader by itself around £6 or complete with various size SDHC cards from 4GB through to 32GB.
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Gingerbread update coming to AT&T Android phones soon
AT&T is rolling out a fresh batch of Gingerbread for their Android customers in the coming weeks. Too bad they haven't figured out a way to include the fresh-baked smell that accompanies the other kind of gingerbread.
In most cases all post-paid customers who purchased an Android smartphone introduced by AT&T in 2011 will receive a prompt for the update automatically for over-the-air (OTA) installation. In some cases, however, the size of the file needed to install the update will require the user to connect via WiFi or connect the phone to a PC for installation. The installation will update phones running Android 2.2 Froyo to 2.3 Gingerbread. Phones included in this update are:
- HTC Inspire™ 4G
- LG Phoenix™
- Motorola ATRIX™ 4G
- Pantech Crossover™
- Samsung Captivate™ 4G
- Samsung Infuse™ 4G
Beginning immediately and continuing over the next few weeks, Motorola ATRIX 4G users will receive a notification to install the update. To download the ATRIX update users must be connected via WiFi. In August, HTC Inspire 4G users will be notified that the update is available and can be downloaded when connected to a WiFi network. All AT&T smartphone users can access WiFi at any one of the company's more than 26,000 WiFi hotspots at no cost, if needed.
A description of Gingerbread from the AT&T release:
Gingerbread delivers a number of improvements, such as user interface refinements, refined copy/paste functionality and speed enhancements. The upgrade offers improved power management that offers a more active role in managing applications in addition to an improved on-screen keyboard with multi-touch support that makes typing faster and more accurate.
Currently the only Gingerbread phone AT&T has in their lineup is the HTC Status, which was released a few weeks ago.


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AFL was downgraded to Neutral from Buy, Sterne Agee said. Trading near 52-week highs despite negative EPS revision pressure.
ALTR was downgraded from Buy to Neutral, Lazard Capital Markets said. Company faces macro growth headwinds.
AMTD was downgraded to Neutral, Sterne Agee said. $19 price target. Valuation call, as the stock is up 20% from its November lows.
AXP was downgraded from Neutral to Underweight, JP Morgan said. $60 price target. Company may struggle to regain its operating leverage.
BEAV was downgraded from Buy to Hold, Deutsche Bank said. Valuation call, based on a $55 price target.
BSX was upgraded from Neutral to Outperform, Credit Suisse said. $7.50 price target. Sales visibility is improving.
CELG was upgraded from Neutral to Buy, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch said. $115 price target. Company can deliver 25% compound annual earnings growth over the next five years.
CLF was upgraded from Hold to Buy, Deutsche Bank said. $48 price target. Sector is down, despite higher commodity prices.
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ED was downgraded to Sell from Neutral, UBS said. $53 price target. NY politics leads to regulatory interference.
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GPN was initiated with a Buy rating, UBS said. $57 price target. Unique asset with difficult to replicate global footprint.
H was initiated with an Outperform rating, BMO Capital Markets said. $45 price target. Strong growth potential.
LCC was downgraded to Neutral, JP Morgan said. See limited upside potential, even with an expected UAL merger.
Shares of MAR rated new Market Perform, BMO said. $41 price target. North America is not a bad place to be.
Shares of NKTR rated new Buy, Lazard Capital said. $15 price target. A bounty of attractive late stage programs.
Shares of PCYC rated new Outperform, Credit Suisse said. $79 price target. Most derisked pure play in oral lymphoma/leukemia drug class.
PDCO was downgraded from Neutral to Sell, Goldman Sachs said. Company will likely be hurt by lower demand for high-tech dental equipment.
PDH was upgraded to Buy from Neutral, Citigroup said. $17 price target. Elevated propane to propylene spread seems sustainable given warm weather.
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PFG was downgraded to Neutral from Buy, Sterne Agee said. Valuation call.
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UAL was downgraded to Neutral, JP Morgan said. Valuation call, based on a $30 price target.
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WSO was downgraded from Outperform to Neutral, Robert Baird said. Valuation call, based on a $77 price target.
Shares of AAPL now seen reaching $530, according to Nomura. Estimates also cut, given lower expected iPhone sales. Neutral rating.
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I find I'm less efficient at doing household chores after becoming Primal, especially cooking. It was easier in the past as I just had to cook a batch of grains and some veggies and I was good for a few days. Now, I find myself cooking almost every day and I have little time to do much else, including exercise. I know I just have to be more efficient in whatever I'm doing ("no time" is not an excuse). Also, I have to go to 2-3 different grocery stores to buy all that I need. It's going to get worse come winter as I won't have access to farmer's market and need to look for another source for grass-fed meat. I usually come back at 6:30 or 7 from work and by the time I cook and eat dinner, it's almost 10. How do you all manage your time? Any tips for improving my efficiency. I know many of you have young kids and still manage to do all this and more and find time to exercise, so any tip will be much appreciated.
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I find I'm less efficient at doing household chores after becoming Primal, especially cooking. It was easier in the past as I just had to cook a batch of grains and some veggies and I was good for a few days. Now, I find myself cooking almost every day and I have little time to do much else, including exercise. I know I just have to be more efficient in whatever I'm doing ("no time" is not an excuse). Also, I have to go to 2-3 different grocery stores to buy all that I need. It's going to get worse come winter as I won't have access to farmer's market and need to look for another source for grass-fed meat. I usually come back at 6:30 or 7 from work and by the time I cook and eat dinner, it's almost 10. How do you all manage your time? Any tips for improving my efficiency. I know many of you have young kids and still manage to do all this and more and find time to exercise, so any tip will be much appreciated.
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I run into the same problem too... married with kids.
Eggs are breakfast.
We use leftovers for lunch the next day (cook big dinner)
We use the crock pot a lot... put it in and walk away.
Grill in the summer... kids outside, doesn't seem like a chore.
Trail mix for snacks... almonds, walnuts, dried fruit
Cheese slices for snacks (sharp cheddar)
So you realy only have to cook eggs (like 5 min) and dinner...
We also cook a bunch of chicken on Monday for the week if needed... quick lunch salad, etc.
I workout at lunch at work (have gym/locker room) here so that's huge.
I go to wholefoods and farmers markets... it's a pain
Yeah it's tough. I get off work earlier than you though so it gives me more time for exercise and cooking (I get off at 4pm). I do my exercise after work and am usually done with that by 5-5:30pm. I usually will have put some meat to dethaw in the fridge the night before so it's ready to go (tonight will be cornish game hens). And then some kind of vegetable. I don't take that much time to cook- usually just meat and vegetables. Weekends I spend more time with it. I don't have small children either so I've got it pretty easy I think.
I do go to about 3 different stores for food though too and that gets time consuming. Whole Foods and Trader Joes are by my work so sometimes I pop over there on a lunch break to pick up items and that helps with time.
I usually cook something in the crock pot on the weekend so I have leftovers for a few days. I also eat a lot of omelets and hamburgers, which are both fast and easy. For lunch, I take leftovers or tunafish. Chili is another thing that is quick to make a lot of, even on a week night.
I work out on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30, so I try extra hard to make sure I have leftovers available on those nights.
Oh, and coconut milk. I like to drink coconut milk with a little added water. It's a great way to bulk up the meal with very little effort.
I'm single with no kids, which affords me much more free time than some!
I haven't yet gone full grass-fed and such, but one of the things that I do is start the preparation for the next day that night.
Some of the basic cooking can be done the night before, as you finish the rest of the night's cooking. Some of it can be done in batches and stored.
For what it's worth, I save time by freezing individual steaks in ziplock bags and sucking all the air out of it. This puts the plastic in direct contact with the meat.
To defrost, I put the steak in a pot full of warm water, and since there is no air between the plastic and the meat, the heat transfer is much more efficient so the steak defrosts completely in around 10 mins.
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I TOTALLY empathize. I work 8 - 5 PM, get home by 6 PM, cook, bake, clean up, do laundry and by the time hubby gets home I'm exhausted. I don't sit down once until 8:30 PM!
My kitchen is ALWAYS needing to be cleaned now and the dishes are NEVER-ENDING!
I wish I wasn't a working mother, but this has been my life (out of necessity) for the past 12 years, so I have to adapt.
I REALLY need to carve time out of my busy weekend to prepare large batches of food for future use. I have a vacuum sealer, which is great for storing food in the freezer while still keeping the taste 'fresh'.
Large batches of hard-boiled eggs, homemade jerky, extra mayo and 'primal bread' for son's lunches.
Now that I make everything from scratch, I find I have a lot less time than I did before (which wasn't much to begin with!).
I cook in large batches too, especially the meals that I love to eat leftovers from. For example, we made a 3 pound meatloaf on Sunday for two people It should be about 6 meals between both of us. Another one I did last week was the chili (the recipe here with some modifications), and that made about 6 meals as well. A whole chicken roasted in the oven, then de-boned and cut into chunks can be used for a host of other recipes. It can be eaten on it's own, used for chicken salad (with mayo/spices/whatever else you want to add), your BAS lunches, used in soups or mixed meat dishes...and it only takes about an hour and a half in the oven or 4 in the crock pot. Plus, you get the broth and fat as well, which can be used in even more things!
Some things don't make as many leftovers, like shrimp and fish for some reason, but whenever I make beef/meatloaf (or meatballs)/lamb/chicken I try to do 2-3 pounds of meat no matter what. We have leftovers every day for lunch, eggs for breakfast (and sometimes dinner dishes), and may even have leftovers for dinner 1 or 2 nights a week because I cook so much at one time. It really makes meal planning easier and more efficient. I get off work much earlier than you (I work 7:30-3:30 usually), but still have to work around hubby's school and work schedule too.
The hard-boiled eggs and jerky suggestions are great too, and I make the energy bars almost weekly as well (just without protein powder, so they're "coconut bars" instead!).
I shop at the farmer's market, Whole Foods, and Kroger (regular grocery store) for different things, and stop at Costco sometimes as well, so I'm not much help there
There were some interesting places in the Strip District in Pittsburgh, do you shop there much? (ha, that sounds really bad in writing, it's just a down-townish strip of stores, not a brothel
You are what you eat,and what you eat eats too - Michael Pollan
My secret weapon: The slow-cooker. This is an invalueable piece of kitchenware that, if utilized on a regular basis, can save incredible amounts of time.
I work from 7-3 most days so I'll throw something in when I get up (usually around 5:00 in the morning) or the night before. If I throw in a large hunk o pork, that'll last us for days.
I also pre-cut my veggies for my salad and such...I might even make a salad the night before and put all my toppings in another container (can't have the salad get soggy you know).
I'd rather be cooking up yummy goodness than watching a television show anyday! I'll usually throw on some Rodrigo y Gabriella and get cookin' for the majority of the day on the weekends!
I find that preparing in advance the key to being successful on any diet plan. Having your protein source on hand saves so much time and energy especially when I throw two kids in the mix! The wife and I work pretty good in tandem in the kitchen when we get the opportunity to do so. Everything else like fat, and some carbs is pretty easy to grab and go no matter how hectic the schedule.
I grok, therefore I am.
Forgot to mention my other big time saver: I don't eat breakfast. Instead, I spend that time walking my dog, and we consider our morning walks to be sacred.
Actually, I think my cooking takes less time, now that I'm not worried about preparing a starch, in addition to my meat and veggies. We always have a quick night (tuna, bratwurst, scrambled eggs, etc), a meatball/meatloaf/hamburger type night, a frittata night, I roast a chicken on Sundays and use that for fajitas and roasted chicken salad (or something similar) during the week, and we have steaks one night. That pretty much covers it. Since eating like this, I tend to make much simpler meals. And, the rare-er you like your steak and burgers, the quicker it is to cook 'em!
Shopping- I alternate weekly trips between our big grocery and a co-op that's a bit further away. I was going to the farmer's market every Saturday, but that's done now. I never considered that to be a chore, though. I've also found a source for grass-fed beef that I order from once every two weeks.
I'm not working outside the home now, but when I did, I had a 60 - 80 hour per week job so I got good at the quick meal. I used the crock pot a lot (soups, roasts, chicken) and cooked a lot on the weekends. I'd always cook more than we'd eat & freeze the rest in 1 -2 portion sized plastic containers. I still do this so the hub has lunch ready to go for work.
I also bought already cut up veg so I didn't have to cut stuff up or bought the veg & cut it up as soon as I got home & put it all in zip-lock bags (still do this with CSA/farmer's market veggies). Thaw meat in the fridge that I wanted to use later in the week.
I acutally find eating Primal is easier than cooking some grain that takes an hour to cook (and that I inevitably forgot to prep a la Weston A. Price style so I would have a good serving of guilt to go along with the meal!).
Cooking Primal is so much simpler that sometimes I think I should be doing more, what's wrong?
Where ya been Deb? I've missed your astute posts.
I also find myself cooking a lot on the weekends to make sure I have lots of leftovers for the rest of the week. Even the bacon gets cooked on Sat morning
Baked chickens work out great as my hubby and I usually eat both legs the first time we bake it and the rest we cook with on other days. I also found that if you save the bones from the chicken after it's been baked and eaten (no licking bones though), you can make a very nice chicken broth out of it. After about 24 hrs it's just perfect!
I really empathize with you ladies who have a full-time job, a husband, and kids. I feel like in this time and age there has been so much more pressure on moms to be able to take a good care of their families, bring the bacon home, and also don't forget to be taking care of themselves.
I don't have any kids, but between the job, the hubby, the dog that requires a lot of attention, a part-time business and trying to keep the house looking like it's a home I get very tired without even exercising. I also often cook a separate something for the hubby as he isn�t primal and doesn�t appreciate pork chops drowned in grease every single day I'm usually pooped out before 9:30 and don't feel like doing anything else.
Crackpot is a life saver though
Have a cooking day on the weekend where you cook lots, divide it into meal sizes, and freeze it. This is what my dad used to do with lasagna, egg rolls, encheladas, ect..., anything that will freeze well. He'd make up huge batches on a Saturday, divide them into aluminum pans and freeze. Basically you're making your own freezer meals.


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Widespread damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Central Visayas Islands in the Philippines on November 8 included the virtual destruction of Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (DZRA) in Tacloban, capital of Leyte province.
Leyte bore the brunt of Haiyan's fury, including a 194-mph gust of wind and 23-foot-high waves. There were no aircraft parked at DZRA when Haiyan struck, but the airport's control tower, instrument landing system and passenger terminal all suffered severe damage, paralyzing commercial operations.
The airport, which handled 18 domestic flights daily before the disaster, now hosts humanitarian flights restricted to C-130 and ATR turboprops delivering relief supplies and limited Airbus A320 service by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines Express, cleared for operation to shuttle stranded passengers and relief workers.
Tacloban airport served as the gateway from Manila and Cebu to the eastern Visayas.
Other airports ordered closed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) as a precautionary measure before Haiyan landed included Ilolio Cabatuan International Airport, Romblon Airport, Legaspi Airport, Caticlan Airport, Bacolod Airport, Dumaguete Airport and Surigao Airport. Kalibo Airport, Busuanga Airport and Roxas Airport resumed operations on November 11.
Airlines did not escape unscathed. With several airports closed, Zest Air, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia Philippines and Philippine Express all scaled down domestic flights over the past several days. To compensate for the removal of Tacloban from their networks, the airlines plan to increase frequencies on the Manila-Cebu and Bacolod-Cebu routes at a later stage. Cebu lies two hours away from Tacloban by ferry.
The director general of the CAAP, William Hotchkiss, could offer no indication when DZRA will resume scheduled operations, if ever.
The CAAP needs an estimated $50 million for the reconstruction of the control tower and acquisition and installation of the necessary communications equipment. Rebuilding the terminal and the runway represents added costs.
But rebuilding the airport does not stand as an immediate priority of the government in the aftermath of the destruction of Leyte, where 10,000 people in the province perished. The 24th typhoon to land in the Philippines this year and the most powerful ever recorded, Haiyan has either displaced or affected 4 million people in Central Visayas.
The Philippines consists of 7,000 islands, situated in the middle of the most storm-prone area in the region. The archipelago also lies in the so-called ring of fire, constantly threatened with earthquakes and volcano eruptions.
Half of the population of 95 million live on less than one dollar a day.
The Philippines has 45 airports, the approaches to most of which track over the sea. Built in 1962, DZRA was slated for refurbishment and expansion twice, once in 1998 and again last month, but authorities withdrew funding on both occasions for reasons known only to the Department of Transportation and Communications in Manila.


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PESHAWAR: Khan Habibullah Khan, the Central Home Minister, who arrived here this morning on a week's tour of the Peshawar region, told a Press conference that "if there is a strong, popular demand to take up the past misdeeds" of Khan Qayyum Khan as Chief Minister of the former NWFP, and if the President is agreeable to such an inquiry, "it can be held".
He himself was not inclined to initiate such an inquiry.
In a 90-minute talk with Pressmen, touching upon some burning issues in the country, he said he was of the view that the "old Muslim League" could not be revived under the present law. He could not agree to the interpretation that when a certain political party is declared suspended or dissolved by a certain law, it stands revived automatically after that law is abrogated.
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text: XenForo Template Essential Classics: American Musicals The Music Man (1962)/Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)/Seven Brides for Seven Brothers(1954) Studio: Warner Brothers Year: 1944-1962 Rated: Unrated Film Length: Various Aspect Ratio: Various Subtitles: Various Release Date: April 24, 2007 With "The Essential Classics" collections, Warner Home Video are re-packaging previously released DVD titles from their classic film library into attractively priced "instant collection" box sets. The discs in the box sets are identical to the most recent masterings of the titles at the time of release, but they do not include any discs that were devoted exclusively to extras. Since the discs in "The Essential Classics" collections have all been previously released, I will be departing from my usual format of comprehensive reviews, and focusing instead on highlighting the contents of the discs in a more general sense. The Films The Music Man (1962 - Warner Brothers - 151 minutes) Directed By: Morton DaCosta Starring: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold, Paul Ford, Ron Howard This single-disc special edition of "The Music Man" was originally released way back in the DVD stone age of February of 1999. While it beats many titles of the time hands down just by providing a 5.1 remix and a 16:9 enhanced video transfer at something close to the film's original Technirama dimensions, it falls short by 2007 standards in terms of compression artifacts (plentiful), and edge enhancement (Cheese and crackers! It's everywhere!). An introduction from Shirley Jones plays as soon as the disc is inserted, and the old-style static menus allow you access to a nice documentary featurette called "Right Here in River City: The Making of Meredith Wilson's The Music Man", some textual production notes, and a couple of theatrical trailers. Subtitles are available in English and French. While this is to date the best version of this highly enjoyable musical on DVD, it still is past due for a revisitation. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944 - MGM - 113 minutes) Directed By: Vincente Minnelli Starring: Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer, Tom Drake, Marjorie Main, Leon Ames Included here is the first disc of the "Meet Me in St. Louis: Two-Disc Special Edition", originally released on April 6th, 2004. Extras on the disc include a commentary by John Fricke with Margaret O'Brien, Hugh Martin, Irving Brecher, and Barbara Freed-Saltzman as well as a Vincente Minnelli trailer gallery. For a comprehensive run-down of the outstanding audio video quality including the Ultra Resolution transfer, check out Herb Kane's forum review by clicking on this link Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954 - MGM - 102 minutes) Directed By: Stanley Donen Starring: Jane Powell, Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Rall Included here is the first disc of the "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Two-Disc Special Edition" originally released on October 12, 2004. This disc contained the 2.55:1 Cinemascope version of the film as opposed to the "flat" separately filmed 1.77:1 presentation that appeared on the second disc. Extras included are a commentary by director Stanley Donen and a Stanley Donen Musicals Trailer Gallery. For a complete assessment of the audio and video quality of this transfer from a problematic Cinemascope element for which proper protection elements were never created, check out David Boulet's forum review of the Two-Disc Special Edition at this link Packaging The discs come in a tri-fold digipack with artwork on all sides, including behind the clear plastic disc trays, which is housed inside an attractive foil-highlighted case. The discs themselves have exactly the same art silkscreened on them as they did in their previous releases, which creates a mild disconnect when the packaging refers to "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" as "Disc Two" and 'Disc Three" respectively, but the artwork on the discs themselves reads "Disc One" and "Disc 1 - Cinemascope Original" respectively. Since the authoring of the discs themselves is identical, all menu references to additional features on the non-present second discs are also still intact. 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Compared with uncaffeinated women, those who drank the equivalent of four or more cups of coffee a day are more likely to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes and less likely to volunteer their time in church or community groups. But a new study finds that well-caffeinated women have a key health advantage over their more abstemious sisters: They're less likely to become depressed.
In the back-and-forth world of research on caffeine's effects, the latest study suggests that women who get several jolts of java a day may do more than get a quick boost: Their mental health may see sustained improvement even as the physical stresses of aging accumulate. Among a large population of women tracked for as long as 18 years each, the women who routinely consumed the highest levels of caffeine were 20 percent less likely than those who drank little to none to become depressed when they were nearing or in their 60s.
Coffee, which ounce-for-ounce delivers the strongest dose of caffeine, was most women's pick-me-up of choice. And generally, the more caffeine a woman drank, the more likely she was to be in good mental health. The study was published Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
"A small amount of coffee may keep you more active and more happy, and that may result in the long run in better brain health," said Dr. Alberto Ascherio, the senior author of the study. Cautioning that his group's findings are preliminary, Ascherio added that they should ease concerns among female coffee addicts as they enter midlife; the average age of the participants was 63 in 1996, when researchers began tracking the incidence of depression among the women.
"There's no reason, from what we know, for people to cut back on their coffee consumption, unless, of course, it makes them feel bad," said Ascherio, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard University's School of Public Health.
To gauge the link between caffeine consumption and depression, the authors of drew upon the long-running Nurse's Health Study.
In an effort to gauge caffeine's long-term effect, researchers waited two years after a woman's last dietary report to begin inquiries about her mental health. At that time also, they asked about health and lifestyle behavior, such as alcohol consumption, tobacco use, exercise, marital status and involvement in social or community groups. Then, at least twice over the next four-year period, they would ask her whether she had been diagnosed with depression or had begun taking antidepressant medication on a regular basis in either of the previous two years.
In addition to their greater likelihood of smoking and drinking alcohol, regular coffee drinkers were less likely to be obese or have high blood pressure or cholesterol levels.


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Hey, tell us how you really feel, Spirit Airlines. The carrier tacked this $2 fee onto its tickets in response to a new rule by the Department of Transportation mandating that airlines allow customers to get a full refund on their tickets within 24 hours of purchase.
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What, exactly, is a "gift ticket"? Does it come in a special envelope tied with a bow? Is it delivered by an owl? Those are a couple of the questions we asked when we heard that Greyhound was charging an $18 "gift ticket" fee. If the company is charging that much and calling it a "gift," there must be some great perks in the offing for the recipient. But it turns out that all you get in exchange for paying this fee is the ability to use your credit card to buy a bus ticket for someone else and have them pick it up at the will-call window.


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Amazon S3 is Amazon's answer to a cloud storage service, and its pretty popular. But it is going to face some serious competition after today as Google is expected to launch a competitor during the I/O conference.
The name of the competing cloud storage service is thought to be Google Storage for Developers. TechCrunch believes Google is going to make it very simple for existing S3 users to switch service, and you can guarantee it will be competitive on pricing.
Google will also look to tie-up with its existing services, for example, using a Google account to allow for authentication before data is downloaded. A web interface, command-line access, data redundancy, and Representational State Transfer (REST API) are also all expected.
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I think this is a bit of a no-brainer service for Google to introduce. They already have the datacenter capacity to deal with the demand, a wealth of existing knowledge on how to manage data in the cloud, and experience managing millions of accounts.
It will also be easy to tie this in with existing Google services beyond authentication through a Google login. Google will be able to offer the Google Storage service to anyone working on Android apps, App Engine, or project hosting with Google Code.
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You don't set up chairs, send out newsletters or socialize at fundraisers.
In fact, you can't talk about your volunteer work at all.
But if you want to use your mind to tap into a sphere of community service with a big impact, Paula Martin has a job for you.
Martin is coordinator of Jefferson County's 25 guardians ad litem, or GAL, volunteers who have been trained to act as court-appointed special advocates (CASAs).
The local GAL program is part of the National CASA Association, the only organization that empowers everyday citizens to advocate as appointed members of the court.
But because of the confidential nature of the work, most people don't understand what a CASA does.
"That's the first question people ask me: 'What do you do?'" Martin said. "The second is 'How do you do it?'"
What they don't do
What CASAs don't do: deal with divorce custody battles or work with children who have been placed in the foster care system, though that may be the end result of their work.
What they do: gather information about the home situation, muster resources in the community to redress needs and recommend a course of action when a child is removed from the home because of abuse or neglect.
The CASA's report is presented to a judge, who can decide to return the child to the parents, give them more time to resolve issues or terminate parental rights.
Knowledge of the legal system is not a prerequisite, nor is experience in working with children.
"The majority are newborn to 5 years old, so they aren't aware of what is happening, at least at first," Martin said.
What it does take to be a CASA: persistence and flexibility.
Deciding a child's future isn't straightforward; cases can take six months to six years, though the average is 2.25 years, Martin said.
During that time, things can change, including the way the CASA thinks the case is going.
"The goal is for the child to have a safe and secure home as soon as possible," Martin said, "but we don't know what that's going to look like — or when that's going to happen."
Martin compares the job to ice-skating on a pond: It might be smooth sailing for a while, then you hit some bumps.
But one thing that isn't a problem: working with the parents.
Working with parents
While they may identify the CASA with the agency that removed the child at first, she said, the initial meeting dispels that notion.
Ellen Peterson, a retired elementary school principal who's been a CASA for six years, said the first question she asks when she meets with the parents is "What is your plan for this child?"
"It gives them a chance to buy in," she said.
Emotional involvement isn't an issue because the job has clear boundaries.
The CASA's job is to connect services in the community to the needs of the child, not provide services or mentorship.
The local Guardian Friends of Jefferson County helps meet material needs in the form of clothes or funds for school trips, Martin said.
"As a GAL, you are backing away and looking at the whole picture," said Elsa Golts, who mentors volunteers in the program. "It's a different kind of caring."
Bill James, who has been a CASA for two years, said you don't have to have all the answers, just know whom to call.
A retired sales manager, he was recruited by a friend but hesitated to accept because he doesn't like courtrooms.
Little time in courtroom
He found out only a small percentage of time is spent there and has gotten more comfortable with his role as an advocate in court, where the CASA is usually asked by the judge to take the stand to explain a point or answer a question.
"If you do all your homework, it gives you confidence," James said.
Both Golts and Fran Joswick, a CASA for three years, have experience and education in social work.
Golts, a CASA for eight years, worked for Child Protective Services and as a consultant for the county's juvenile department.
Joswick was deputy director of a homeless facility in Hawaii.
That CASA volunteers are a mix of professionals and nonprofessionals is part of the program's strength, Martin said.
"We are supposed to be the average person," she said.
The other frequently asked question — "How much time does it take?" — depends on the style of the CASA and the case, Martin said.
Last quarter, the number of hours logged ranged from zero to 119, but most people put in between 35 and 50 hours a quarter, Martin said.
CASAs take one to two cases at a time, but it's always their choice whether to take a case, she said.
The first one is usually the most labor-intensive, Joswick said, but being a CASA, like many jobs, requires keeping your perspective and maintaining a balance.
At the end of the day, Martin said, it's the CASA who makes the case, not the other way around.
"I don't have to know their background," she said of the volunteers.
"If they know how to use the skill set they have and have a commitment to children, I know they're going to be a good GAL."
Started in 1977
According to the national association's website, CASA was started in 1977 by a Seattle juvenile court judge who was concerned about making life-changing decisions without sufficient information and came up with the idea of citizen advocates.
The Jefferson County GAL program, founded in 1989, has served more than 700 children, according to www.jeffersoncountygal.org.
This year's CASA training starts Monday, Feb. 27, and continues for 10 sessions Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Upon completing the course, volunteers are sworn in as officers of the court and meet once a month at the courthouse, where they receive support and ongoing training, along with the satisfaction of knowing that the volunteer work they do makes a lasting impression on someone's life.
Which they keep to themselves.
For information on becoming a CASA, phone Martin at 360-85-9190 or visit www.jeffersoncountygal.org.
Jennifer Jackson writes about Port Townsend and Jefferson County every Wednesday. To contact her with items for this column, phone 360-379-5688 or email email@example.com.
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The 3rd Annual Celtic Yule Feast.
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The 3rd Annual Celtic Yule Feast.
Lords and Ladies you are all invited to attend the 3rd Annual Celtic
Yule Feast.
It will be held on December 2, 2006 at the Warren Elks Lodge on Frazho
(10 1/2 mile) and Schoenherr, in Warren, Michigan.
This is a Renaissance style costumed party and Feast, so please come
in your finest wears. All are welcome. If you don't have any clothing
of this type you are all still welcome to attend. Feel free to dress
as you wish, nothing obscene please.
Recommended lodging is at the Holiday Inn Express
It is located at
11 mile and Hoover, I-696 Exit
11500 11 Mile Road Warren, Mich
For group rates on party night ask for Celtic Yule Feast.
Possible transportation from hotel to party and back to hotel
Please go to Map Quest, Google Maps or Yahoo Maps for a map to both
the Elks lodge and the hotel.
Adults $35.00
Children $10.00
Adults $50.00
Children $12.00
Prepay for your tickets and pick them up at the door.
Save yourself $15.00 per ticket.
Seating is limit to 700 people.
Doors open at 5:30pm
Dinner starts at 7:30pm
Door close at 1:30am
Their will be a large raffle and 50/50 raffle. This year we will also
hold a silent auction.
Menu Smoked Turkey, Roast Pig, Seafood Creole, Venison Chili, Potatoes
and salad (the menu choice will probably expand) Beer, Cider, Soda,
Coffee, Water and Tea. Cash bar for mixed drinks.
Drinks and appetizers when the door opens.
***You must be over the age of 21 and have your hand stamped at the
door to get served alcohol . Please have proper I.D. on you when you
Please help out our Food Basket Fund by bringing a Non-perishable food
donation. (money will be accepted)
Live Entertainment will be provided.
For advance Tickets and more information please contact:
Philip Wieczorkowski
aka Gunnar Hognison
24252 Raven
Eastpointe, Michigan 48021
Please bring a appetite and your dancing shoes, fun is also on the Menu.
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The 3rd Annual Celtic Yule Feast has been cancled. With the economy
being what it is and the lack of interest in attending we have decited
to cancle it for this year. We may try to put one on again next year.
Thank you.
Gunnar Hognison - Philip Wieczorkowski
Olaf Thorsson - Tim McCumber
Ragnarr Alfordson - Scott Weaver
Dark Ages Living History Association.
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U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan appealed Friday for a new generation of extraordinary teachers, calling education the civil rights cause of our time.
Duncan told about 100 prospective teachers at the University of Virginia that veterans, retirees and professionals seeking a second career must heed the call to teach. He said the need is especially acute for black men in the nation's classrooms.
"Put plain and simple, this country needs an army of great, new teachers – and I can think of no better place to start recruiting them than in Thomas Jefferson's hallowed halls," Duncan told Curry School of Education students in the Jefferson-designed Rotunda, the academic heart of U.Va.'s Charlottesville campus.
The Virginia address is the first of several Duncan will make in October to press for bright candidates to enter teaching. He'll host a virtual town meeting with teachers from around the nation on Oct. 20, then deliver a major address on teacher preparation two days later in New York City.
Duncan fielded questions ranging from student debt to charter schools and teacher recruitment.
He stressed the importance of teaching as the U.S. competes with an increasingly educated global work force, saying strong education is needed to reduce dropout rates among African-American, Latino and low-income students.
"I believe that education is the civil rights issue of our generation," Duncan said. "And if you care about promoting opportunity and reducing inequality and social injustice, the classroom is the place to start."
Duncan noted that a "massive exodus" of baby boomers retiring from teaching in the next decade will only increase the need for new educators. He said the next four years alone could see one-third of the nation's teachers and administrators leave.
The departure of veteran educators will create huge demand for new teachers – 200,000 annually in good economic times, he said.
Accompanying Duncan during his visit was Virginia's Teacher of the Year, Roanoke sixth-grade teacher Stephanie Doyle, who embraced the secretary's proposals on teacher recruitment.
"Money is a piece of it, but like the secretary said, it's not the whole answer," said Doyle, a tenured teaching veteran. "I really do think it's the quality of the teacher in the classroom, it's what you put in front of the children every single day."
Duncan stressed that the demand for teachers is greatest among "high-poverty, high-needs" and rural schools, as well as in subjects such as math and science.
"It is especially troubling," he added, "that less than 2 percent of our nation's teachers are African-American males."
Duncan said the way to bring more young black men into the teaching profession is to make sure that they continue their studies and don't drop out at the high rates they do now.
"Our African male dropout rate is too high. If you're dropping out of high school you can't be a teacher," he said.
Duncan said the nation cannot rely alone on schools of education to produce the next generation of teachers. He called for expanding alternatives such as Teach for America, which recruits recent college graduates to teach in schools in poor communities for at least two years.
U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Curry School of Education: http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/


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Statistics show that a growing number of teenagers are trying alcohol at an early age and that more than 40 percent of Contra Costa County 11th-graders admitted to drinking alcohol in the last 30 days.
Parents, school and county officials are working to curb that number and are warning parents that they can be held accountable if they facilitate teen drinking.
Nearly 60 parents and teens attended a Town Hall style meeting Feb. 18 at Stone Valley Middle School designed to educate parents about the Social Host Ordinance. The ordinance, in effect in both Contra Costa County and in Danville, provides police with additional tools in handling a teen drinking situation and holds parents responsible in cases where they have actively participated in enabling teens to drink.
Renee Mencarelli, co-president of Community Against Substance Abuse, said that the problem is more widespread than believed.
"Don't think your middle schoolers aren't doing anything because they are. My husband and I live and walk through Blackhawk. People let their kids off at the movies and they don't even know if they went in," Mencarelli said.
She added that even though she loves and trusts her son she still checked for alcohol when he came home.
"He had to hug and kiss us. He thought it was because we missed him. It's because I wanted to smell," she said with a laugh.
The town hall meeting, co-sponsored by the Contra Costa Friday Night Live Partnership and District 3 County Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, presented the audience with a resource table with information about the Social Host Ordinance, as well as a number of other resources to help teens stay away from alcohol and drugs. Groups such as Friday Night Live, Youth to Youth and CASA provided information.
Then a panel discussion was held about the dangers of alcohol use by teenagers. Panel member Elmer Glasser, a Contra Costa Sheriff's Deputy, spoke about dealing with the aftermath of an alcohol related fatality accident and having to inform a parent that their son would not be coming home. "At one point she is beating on the front of my uniform yelling, 'How dare you?' She refused to believe that it was her son."
Glasser said the woman asked questions about what her child was wearing and slowly it began to sink in.
"That's as real as it gets," Glasser explained.
After the presentation, parents were encouraged to ask questions about how the ordinance would be applied. One person asked if a party was held at their house while they themselves were out of town, would they be liable.
"There is no civil liability for homeowners if they are out of town and a kid breaks in," Glasser said.
A trend in youth drinking parties is for teens to congregate in empty homes, or in houses where they know the owners are away. In cases like that, the homeowner would not be held responsible but if a teenager is found to be there and over the age of 18, it could apply to them. On the other hand, if the parent or a child of the household has given out entry keys or garage codes there could be some liability.
One parent said she feels the problem of teen drinking is being underestimated. The woman pointed to her own life, where she learned belatedly that her daughter and friends were drinking. She said that she learned that even at parties where drinking is not allowed kids have begun brining in alcohol in water bottles or throwing the full bottles over a fence and into the yard for later retrieval.
Emily Justice, Director of Youth for the Center for Human Development, said the parents who attended the event were not the ones they really need to reach.
"The ones who think it's OK to have their teenagers friends over and serve alcohol to them? They're the ones who are hardest to reach." She added, "I stand by that 99 percent of parents want to keep their kids safe. But you have people who just feel that this is something they can control."
Audience members were told to have frank discussions with their children about drugs and alcohol and to lead by example.
"I had one parent say to me the best way to teach your child to drink responsibly is your own behavior," Justice said.
Lauren Wood, a chapter leader with Friday Night Live and one of the coordinators of the event, delivered the closing address and exhorted parents to get involved with groups like Youth to Youth and Friday Night Live, and to take the time to get to know their kids.
"What you do really affects how we live our lives," she said.


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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jimmy Walker left the booming, highlight-reel drives to his playing partner. A low score was good enough for him.
Walker shot an 8-under 62 on Friday to take the lead at 12-under 128 after two rounds in the Wyndham Championship.
Defending champion Webb Simpson (63) was one stroke back. First-round leader Carl Pettersson (68), Tim Clark (67), Sergio Garcia (63) and rookie Harris English (64) were at 10 under.
Tim Herron matched the tournament record with a 61, but was still nine strokes back.
Play was halted for 1 hour, 17 minutes late in the day when a system of thunderstorms passed through the central North Carolina Triad.
Walker, who began the day four strokes back, had eight birdies in compiling one of the best two-day scores in event history. Only Pettersson at 125 in 2008 was better than Walker through 36 holes at Sedgefield Country Club.
"I was playing with J.B. (Holmes), and he was bombing the driver everywhere, and I was just kind of bunting the 5-wood around and hitting good approach shots," Walker said. "It was pretty boring-looking golf — not a lot of drivers, not a lot of 3-woods. There's a lot of 5-woods and some irons, and it's just kind of placement around the golf course."
Walker hopes his strong round proves that he's getting back to the form from earlier this year, when the winless 33-year-old Texan finished in the top 10 in three of his first six tournaments.
Things went south when he tore his left meniscus, so instead of going to the U.S. Open, he went to the doctor for a cortisone shot to reduce the swelling.
Now that he can bend down and read greens again, he can do some damage with his putter. He used it just 26 times Friday, and didn't even need it on No. 2 because he chipped in from 50 feet.
"If it wouldn't have gone in, it probably would have rolled over the back of the green," he said.
Herron rebounded from a first-round 76. He became the fourth player in five years here to shoot a 61 and the first since Kevin Na in 2010.
"I didn't really have anything to lose," Herron said. "I kind of zoned in a little bit today and just kind of kept rolling and making putts."
It might have been just the strong round he needed to secure himself a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Herron arrived at No. 133 on the points list and has to crack the top 125 to qualify for The Barclays next week.
The field is littered with players trying to prolong their seasons for at least one more week. Among those on the borderline who made it to the weekend were No. 122 Trevor Immelman, No. 129 Y.E. Yang and No. 133 Chez Reavie.
No. 126 Brendan Steele appeared to be in trouble before a run of four straight birdies pushed him to 3 under.
CHAMPIONS TOUR: At Endicott, N.Y.: Bernhard Langer topped the leaderboard at 7 under when first-round play in the Dick's Sporting Goods Open was suspended because of rain.
Coming off a victory two weeks ago in the 3M Championship in Blaine, Minn., Langer was facing an 8-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole when play was stopped at En-Joie Golf Course.
Defending champion John Huston, Willie Wood and Chien Soon Lu were 5 under. Willie Wood, one of only 12 players to complete the round, shot a 67. Huston had three holes left, and Lu had nine to go.
U.S. AMATEUR: At Cherry Hills Village, Colo., Steven Fox beat top-ranked Chris Williams 4 and 2 in the U.S. Amateur quarterfinals at Cherry Hills.
Fox, a senior at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga from Hendersonville, Tenn., will play Brandon Hagy of Westlake Village, Calif., in the semifinals Saturday. Hagy, one of two players from the University of California to reach the semifinals, beat Taiwan's Cheng-Tsung Pan 4 and 3.
Michael Weaver of Fresno, Calif., also a member of Cal's golf team, beat Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal 4 and 3. He'll meet University of Alabama freshman Justin Thomas of Goshen, Ky., in the other semifinal. Thomas edged Australian Oliver Goss 2-up.


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Water Heater Program
The cooperative offers the following rebate program for electric water heaters installed in the cooperative's service territory.
Water Heaters (Installed in BHEC's service territory) — For new construction: Black Hills Electric Cooperative will sell to the builder or homeower a Marathon water heater with a life-time warranty on the tank for half the cooperative's cost. For new construction using a non-Marathon water heater, the cooperative will pay $1 per gallon.
Replacing an electric water heater: Members may purchase a Marathon water heater from the cooperative at a discount. The cooperative does not pay a rebate for replacing an electric water heater with a non-Marathon water heater.
For fossil fuel conversion: BHEC will sell a Marathon water heater to its members for 75% off our cost or the member may receive $3 per gallon if replacing other fuel with an non-Marathon electric water heater purchased elsewhere.


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Isotretinoin (marketed as Accutane) Capsule Information
FDA Warning: Don't Buy Accutane Over the Internet
IPLEDGE Update (10/22/2010): Today, FDA approved iPledge as a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA). This approval does not substantively change the program for patients, prescribers, dispensers, and wholesalers for approved uses of isotretinoin. FDAAA required the conversion to REMS of those RiskMAPs approved before FDAAA was enacted that contained certain features such as those of the iPledge program requiring prescriber and pharmacist certification, and documentation of safe use conditions before the drug can be dispensed, including pregnancy testing and agreement to use contraception.
IPLEDGE Update (10/2007): FDA is providing an update about iPLEDGE, a risk management program to reduce the risk of fetal exposure to isotretinoin (a drug to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne). FDA approved several changes to the program. See IPLEDGE Update
FDA ALERT [7/2005]: Suicidal Thoughts or Actions: In addition to the strengthened risk management program, FDA continues to assess reports of suicide or suicide attempts associated with the use of isotretinoin. All patients treated with isotretinoin should be observed closely for symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts, such as sad mood, irritability, acting on dangerous impulses, anger, loss of pleasure or interest in social or sports activities, sleeping too much or too little, changes in weight or appetite, school or work performance going down, or trouble concentrating, or for mood disturbance, psychosis, or aggression. Patients should stop isotretinoin and they or their caregiver should contact their healthcare professional right away if the patient has any of the previously mentioned symptoms. Discontinuation of treatment may be insufficient and further evaluation may be necessary. [Action taken 8/12/2005 Labeling revision]
This information reflects FDA's preliminary analysis of data concerning this drug. FDA is considering, but has not reached a final conclusion about, this information. FDA intends to update this sheet when additional information or analyses become available.
Isotretinoin is marketed under these names:
- Accutane
- Amnesteem
- Claravis
- Sotret
To report any serious adverse events associated with the use of this drug, please contact the FDA MedWatch program using the contact information at the bottom of this sheet.
FDA Warning:
Isotretinoin is a potentially dangerous prescription medicine that should only be taken under the close supervision of your healthcare professional and pharmacist. If you are pregnant or may get pregnant, isotretinoin can cause birth defects, miscarriage, premature births, and death in babies. Buying this product over the Internet bypasses important procedures to ensure that patients can take this drug safely. When these procedures are ignored, isotretinoin can cause serious and harmful side effects. Patients taking isotretinoin may experience side effects including bad headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, stroke, diarrhea, and muscle weakness. Additionally, serious mental health problems, such as depression and suicide, have been reported with isotretinoin use.
To learn more about FDA's program to warn consumers against buying accutane and its generic versions online, please see: FDA Launches Web Page Warning Against Buying Accutane
To learn more about buying drugs safely, please see
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Labeling and Regulatory History from Drugs@FDA
Regulatory History of Accutane
includes prescribing and labeling information for Accutane
Regulatory History of Isotretinoin
includes prescribing and labeling information for isotretinoin (marketed as Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, and Sotret)


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Last weekend my husband and I were out with our kids and our LO needed to eat. Naturally, I just started breastfeeding her, but then I felt a little exposed because we were suddenly surrounded by a bunch of people, so I asked for my nursing cover. He responded, "Why? If people stare, just shoot them with some milk!" We had a good laugh and then I said, "I don't think my aim or distance is nearly that good, Babe." He was shocked by this admission. "Why not!? What do you do all day!? You know I'd have targets set up all over the house!"
And that's one more reason these things are left to us women lol
i have totally experimented with range and target.
it started when my DS wanted to nurse, but was extremely distracted. I was annoyed, so I squirted at him to get his attention...and well, DS just thought it was the finniest thing ever! so i experimented a bit...but now he tries to do it, which is kind of weird, so I am hoping he forgets about it.
But that is totally funny that your DH told you to squirt them!!
Thanks for the good laugh, too funny!
HA HA HA! BabySmurf! That's really funny!
Happy to make you laugh, Quinalla!
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CONCORD — Intended Mt. Diablo school board candidate Attila Gabor has withdrawn from the November race, citing health concerns.
This leaves incumbent Sherry Whitmarsh and challengers Ernie DeTrinidad, Brian Lawrence, Debra Mason and Barbara Oaks vying for two open seats. Incumbent Gary Eberhart is not seeking re-election.
Gabor had taken out election papers, but did not file them by the Aug. 15 deadline. He had announced his intention to run before the filing period began and had been endorsed by the Mt. Diablo teachers' union, along with Lawrence.
The union announced Wednesday that it has endorsed Oaks in Gabor's place.
More information about the district and election is available in the On Assignment blog at www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment.


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Opinion time!
Opinion #1: Late Registration is Kanye West's best album.
Opinion #2: "Gone" is the best song from Registration.
So, per the transitive property, it could be argued that "Gone" is Yeezy's best song, ever. You might disagree with this, but I'm perfectly fine with us meeting in the middle and calling it one of his 10 best tracks of all time. Regardless, it's a good f*cking tune. But for whatever reason, it wasn't widely exposed when it was fresh, even with a Cam'ron verse at the peak of Killa's career.
Thank the Internet and Marina Shifrin for putting the song in the back of everybody's minds. Shifrin, a Youtube uploader and woman of impeccable taste, made an awesome "I QUIT, BITCHES!" video for her thankless job (a feat a lot of us probably want to do). The video was set to "Gone," and has gotten over 15 million views since it was uploaded in late-September.
Yes, she's attractive. Yes, her moves are goofy. And yes, it would appear that she single-handedly got people talking about "Gone." So much so that the song is sitting at number four on Billboard's Rap charts.
I'd just like to commend Shifrin and anybody on the Internet who came together to give "Gone" its proper dues. Maybe now when I post random lyrics from the track on Facebook ("Maybe you could be my intern, and in turn/I'll show you how I cook up summer in the winter" or "Damn 'Ye, it'd be stupid to diss you/Even your superficial raps is super official"), someone besides Ryan J will acknowledge me.


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Be careful near the monument — often home to a beehive.
Arroyo Seco Loop off Highway 79
The Canyoneers 1:30 p.m., Sept. 20
This class taught by Frank Lazzaro focuses on Middle-Eastern rhythms and techniques for the doumbek and frame drums. Learn rhythms from Egypt, Turkey, Morocco and Saudi Arabia, as well as popular belly dance rhythms. Beginners welcome, extra drums provided.
11300 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 106, San Diego, 92121
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College kids always find more than a few interesting jobs during the summer months. For Brett Morse, it means calling balls and strikes. The senior to be fullback is spending his summer in Iowa City as a little league umpire and so far he has surprisingly had no one come out to argue any of his decisions. Morse talks about his summer work and the stable of running backs behind him and how they are competing in this video interview.
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HOOVER, Alabama -- A Birmingham police sergeant has been arrested in connection to a child pornography investigation in Hoover.
Patrick LeBlanc, 44, of Hoover was charged today, according to a Hoover police statement. LeBlanc turned himself in this afternoon and was booked on $45,000 bond.
The victim was a family member of LeBlanc's who was under the age of 17, according to Hoover Police Capt. Jim Coker.
LeBlanc was placed on administrative leave as Birmingham police also conduct an internal investigation, according to Birmingham police. LeBlanc, a 22-year veteran of the police force, worked with the City-wide Task Force.
"We were notified at the onset of their investigation and we fully support their efforts in conducting their investigation," Birmingham Police A.C. Roper said in a prepared statement.


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1. How long has the business been operating and how did it start?
From 2000 to 2002 I had the privilege to design and run don Miguel Ruiz's spiritual journeys and retreats (he is the New Times York bestselling author of "The Four Agreements"). It was a fantastic opportunity to wander around the world and learn the travel business at the same time inspiring me to give birth to M19674 in 2003.
2. What is your company's mission?
I believe that experiential travel is awe-inspiring, soul-stirring, heart-opening, and above of all, life-changing. It's my passion here to design itineraries that allow us to touch the hearts of others, interact, learn, expand our consciousness, and grow from our connections with other cultures and people. For me, this is the only way we can truly understand and have compassion for others, and in the end, create a peace-filled world. Perhaps you feel the same way too...
3. What does your company specialize in?
M19674 is the joyful creation of Dr. Sheri Rosenthal. Sheri and her team of inspiring teachers and guides are committed to making M19674 the premier travel company for transformational, soul-stirring and awe-inspiring spiritual journeys and retreats!
4. Who is the founder or owner of the company and briefly describe his/her past activities?
Sheri Rosenthal is the owner of M19674. As a journey leader for many years now, she has watched people travel to the ends of the earth only to realize that the most profound part of their journey was the internal one – a mysterious adventure of self-discovery that would change their perspective and life forever, and open their heart deeply.
5. What is your most popular travel package and why?
Our journeys to Peru are our most popular. There is something about the magic of Machu Picchu that is timeless.
6. What is the best compliment you received from a client?
The best compliment is when at the end of their journey they are already planning their next trip with us!