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Every beauty babe loves to haul. We all have different budgets and we all have different spending styles – one natural colour or 10 crazy ones from the same range?
I have been embarking on the process of being…yes, frugal. Me? Frugal? I know.
I really do love make up very much and I love seeing new products appear online so I can buy them.
My hauling style is one in every colour. I tend to like expensive make up, but that's just because I love a product that is extremely high quality in nice packaging.
This last month I've been doing my best to cut back on make up spending and other excessive purchases to see what I can do to my finances and by jove – it's working. What have I been doing?1. Writing down all my expenses!
I bought a little cash book which means I write down every single thing I spend. Once you've got more than 5 things on there (including every day boring things like transport and food) it starts to look ridiculous. It actually becomes a challenge to have as few entries as possible.
2. Doing something else other than browsing online shops
I am an online shopper by heart, unfortunately this means that money is just numbers on a screen, not a note in my hand.
By not browsing at all, and instead tackling the many, many projects I have on my plate, I am less tempted and less likely to convince myself I want something.
Once I've thought about an item for long enough, like a week, I am usually bored of the idea anyway.
3. Vision Boarding
Linked to point no. 2, creating a vision board for the next 12 months (there are many things I want to do in this time) a board helps keep me focused on the bigger things, so that the one extra eyeliner fades into insignificance.
Now that I've started doing this I am finding it quite interesting how controlled I can be….
I wanted to ask you ladies – What is your make up (or any other hobby) spending habit? How do you shop? Do you budget at all or control your finances? Have your financial situation ever changed so that you've had to change your spending style?


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Education Month
Visiting Capitol Hill
All Means All
Preventing Bullying
International Teaching Summit
Odds and Ends
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Upcoming Events
Education Month
Over the past several weeks, celebrating a month focused on education, President Obama has highlighted schools across the nation that demonstrate the impact of reforms at the state and local level, the importance of shared responsibility in education, and, most importantly, the goal of achieving results. First, at Florida's Miami Central High School, along with Secretary Duncan and former Governor Jeb Bush, he commended the school community for coming together and carrying out the difficult reforms necessary to turn around a low-performing school. Central has received roughly $784,000 in federal funding to support and accelerate turnaround efforts already underway, which has seen some early successes (see background and the Secretary's op-ed. Next, at Massachusetts' TechBoston Academy, along with the Secretary and Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the President discussed the shared responsibility and positive results of public and private sectors in the education of America's children. TechBoston incorporates technology into every classroom, provides access to cutting-edge curriculum, and establishes partnerships with business and philanthropic leaders to supply its students with a powerful educational program (see background and the press release. Then, at Kenmore Middle School in northern Virginia, the President articulated key priorities for reforming No Child Left Behind that will enable "us to win the future and prepare our students to out-educate and out-compete the world in the 21st century economy." He praised current efforts by Congressional leaders to replace the law and urged lawmakers to make these vital changes before the start of the next school year (see the fact sheet and the Secretary's remarks.
Also, last week, President Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard visited an Advanced Placement (AP) history class at Wakefield High School in northern Virginia.
Visiting Capitol Hill
On March 9, Secretary Duncan testified before the House Education and the Workforce Committee on the President's education agenda. "No Child Left Behind is fundamentally broken, and we need to fix it this year," he stated. "It has created dozens of ways for schools to fail and very few ways to help them succeed. We should get out of the business of labeling schools as failures and create a new law that is fair, flexible, and focused on the schools and students most at risk." No Child Left Behind requires all schools to meet annual targetsAdequate Yearly Progress (AYP)aimed at making all students 100% proficient in language arts and math by 2014. The Administration's Blueprint for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act recognizes and rewards high-poverty schools and school districts that show improvement based on progress and growth. States and districts would have to identify and intervene in schools that persistently fail to narrow achievement gaps. For schools making modest gains, states and districts would have more flexibility to determine improvement and support outcomes.
Also, on March 15, Undersecretary of Education Martha Kanter testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on the importance of Pell Grants.
All Means All
In prepared remarks to the American Association of People with Disabilities, Secretary Duncan declared students with disabilities should be judged with the same accountability system as everyone else. "I want to sayhere and now, for the recordwe are moving away from the 2% rule," he stressed. "We will not issue another policy that allows districts to disguise the educational performance of 2% of students." Instead, he continued, "We have to expect the very best from our studentsand tell the truth about student performanceso that we can give all students the supports and services they need." Since 2005, the Department has exercised its regulatory authority to permit states and districts to essentially shield certain test scores of students with disabilities when determining AYP. Specifically, proficient scores for up to 2% of all students within the grades assessed can be reported using alternate assessments based on modified academic achievement standards, and states without appropriate alternate assessments had been allowed, for purposes of AYP, to use a proxy, counting as proficient the scores of that 2% of students, regardless of how they actually performed. While the Department will continue to allow states with approved alternate assessments to use these tests, consistent with the regulation, until the development of new and improved assessments, the so-called "proxy rule," which was discontinued back in 2009, remains off the table.
Also, a day earlier, the Secretary stopped by Beers Elementary School in Washington, D.C. to get a close-up look at one school that is successfully integrating students with disabilities into the school culture.
Preventing Bullying
At the recent White House Conference on Bullying Prevention, the President and the First Lady called for a united effort to address bullying. Approximately 150 students, parents, teachers, advocates, and policymakers convened to discuss how they can work together to make our schools and communities safe for all students. "If there's one goal of this conference, it's to dispel the myth that bullying is just a harmless rite of passage, or an inevitable part of growing up. It's not," President Obama said. "Bullying can have destructive consequences for our young people. And, it's not something that we have to accept. As parents and students, teachers and communities, we can take steps that will help prevent bullying and create a climate in our schools in which all of our children can feel safe."
Also, the White House spotlighted federal, non-profit, and private commitments to the prevention of bullying, including a new web site with information on what bullying is, its risk factors, its warning signs, and its effects, as well as how to get help for those that have been victimized by bullying; the First Couple released a special video message; and Secretary Duncan delivered remarks.
International Teaching Summit
This week, in New York City, Secretary Duncan joined ministers, teachers, and union leaders from high-performing and rapidly-improving educational systems around the world for the International Summit on the Teaching Profession. The event aimed to identify and elaborate on best practices for recruiting, preparing, and supporting teachers in ways that enhance the profession and elevate student performance. Foreign delegations held sessions on teacher recruitment and preparation; development, support, and retention of teachers; teacher evaluation and compensation; and teacher engagement in education reform. In the following weeks, the Asia Society will lead host organizations in preparing and publishing a paper outlining summit discussions and emerging lessons on how to strengthen the teaching profession.
Also, in an op-ed, the Secretary, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Angel Gurria, and General Secretary of Education International Fred van Leeuwen previewed the summit.
Odds and Ends
In a letter to Chief State School Officers, the Secretary announced he had established the Implementation and Support Unit (ISU) in the Office of the Deputy Secretary, to better assist states as they implement comprehensive reforms to improve student outcomes. The ISU will serve as a single point of contact at the Department for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) programs that require the direct involvement of governors and Chiefs. The ISU will also function as a laboratory for ideas on how the Department can improve its services to states and identify and share best practices across the agency.
With March Madness underway, the Secretary discussed the latest NCAA graduation rates, noting that 10 of the 68 men's basketball teams in the postseason tournament are not on track to graduate even half of their players.
As part of the Administration's efforts to support military families, the Department issued guidance regarding public school attendance policies and children of military-connected families.
Karen Cator, Director of the Department's Office of Educational Technology, answered a range of questions from the Edutopia.org community about the latest National Education Technology Plan.
The Department's Family Policy Compliance Office released its annual notice to states and districts of their responsibilities under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
A separate Chiefs' letter announces the extension of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABs) through 2011.
Proposed priorities for the Promise Neighborhoods competition are available for public comment and include planning and implementation grants, contingent upon the final Fiscal Year 2011 budget.
"Projections of Education Statistics to 2019" provides data on student enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures for K-12 schools and degree-granting institutions.
Quote to Note
"In the midst of economic recovery and global upheaval, disasters like [the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan] remind us of the common humanity that we share. We see it in the responders who are risking their lives at Fukushima. We show it through the help that has poured into Japan from 70 countries. And, we hear it in the cries of a child, miraculously pulled from the rubble. In the coming days, we will continue to do everything we can to ensure the safety of American citizens and the security of sources of energy. And, we will stand with the people of Japan, as they contain this crisis, recover from this hardship, and rebuild their great nation."
|President Barack Obama (3/17/11), during a press conference on the situation in Japan
Upcoming Events
March is Women's History Month. Need help planning education activities? The Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) web site offers more than 1,500 free teaching and learning resources from dozens of federal agencies, including 37 resources specifically highlighted for this month.
In April and May, the Department's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) is planning four capacity-building conferences on successfully implementing School Improvement Grants.
The violent earthquake in Japan is a stark reminder for American schools that earthquake preparedness is important. The 2011 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is an earthquake drill that will take place on April 28 at 10:15 a.m. in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Indiana will ShakeOut, at the same time, on April 19. Over 1.1 million participants, across 766 schools and districts and 43 colleges and universities, have registered. Seven million Californians participated in 2009's Great California ShakeOut, practicing "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" and other aspects of family, school, and organizational emergency plans, and the ShakeOut is now spreading to other areas.
Through tomorrow (March 19), the Department is exhibiting at the Celebration of Teaching and Learning in New York City and TESOL's Convention in New Orleans. If you are attending either of these events, please stop by the Department's booth.
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Our version of Ellinor is an embroidered Chiffon with Sequin. Choose a cotton and you have a great everyday blouse. The original pattern suggests adding a decorative trim to the neckline, which dangles down in the front. We left this detail out since our fabric was already so rich, but see for yourself…
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Jun 27, 2009, 07.21 PMby sammom
I took the pattern, left out the umpire tie, faced the neck and front edge, added loops and buttons, shortened the sleeves to 3/4 length and narrowed them to a full straight sleeve. I also eliminated the darts by easing in the fabric for a more relaxed look. Made it up in embroidered linen for my mom. Looks beautiful!! Hope she likes it!here's a photo
Jun 24, 2009, 10.50 AMby nottahugger
I'm going on my honeymoon very soon to a nice tropical place and absolutely love this pattern although its not plus size. Do you have any suggestions for sizing this pattern up?
Jun 23, 2009, 01.16 PMby pasnon
can you please put up the pics you included in the email blast, i'd love to have a visual when adapting this to the beach coverup! thanks!!
May 28, 2008, 07.10 AMby kiynyasha
Great blouse but I would definately have to use a similar material like yours to pull off the same look. A task for the near future.
Feb 27, 2008, 05.46 AMby polychromatin
Would love to have those shorts!
Feb 21, 2008, 04.09 PMby jj1
This blouse is so cool, how could I miss these pictures..
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Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
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Cream of asparagus soup is a dish I recently served for a dinner party as a first course. The soup is packed with asparagus flavor. This is because I made the vegetable stock with the roots from the asparagus, then I blended in the asparagus that I roasted for a few minutes. The usual roux helps thicken the soup to which I then added St Félicien cheese, -one of my husband Lulu's favorite cheeses-, for extra creaminess.
This step is optional but if you want to be met with a round of "oohs" and "ahs" when the bowls of soup are brought to the dinner table, I suggest that you cover the bowl of soup with puff pastry. For decoration, top with a little saffron cream and an asparagus spear. It's a truly seductive way to start a meal.
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Robert Barham announced the following additional closures to recreational and commercial fishing activities in portions of state inside waters in lower Jefferson, Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes and territorial seas effective immediately, today, May 22, 2010. These closures were implemented due to confirmed reports of oil.
Barataria Basin
The portion of state inside waters south of 29 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds north latitude and north of the inside/outside shrimp line, from the western shore of the Mississippi River westward to the western shore of Bayou Lafourche
Terrebonne Basin
The portion of state inside waters south of 29 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds north latitude and north of the inside/outside shrimp line from the western shore of Bayou Lafourche westward to 91 degrees 20 minutes 20 seconds west longitude.
Territorial Seas
That portion of state outside waters seaward of the inside/outside shrimp line from 91 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west longitude westward to 91 degrees 20 minutes 20 seconds west longitude.
Precautionary closures of recreational and commercial fishing have been implemented based on the best information the Secretary of the Department receives from field biologists, staff and trajectory models from NOAA.
Once reports of oil are received, LDWF initiates a field survey and immediate seafood testing in the suspected areas. Closures are subsequently made with the intent to be as safe as possible, while not closing any fishing areas unnecessarily. As test results come back clearing the area, effected waters are then reopened.
LDWF continues to work closely with DHH in an effort to assess all opportunities to resume normal fishing activities on Louisiana's coast and guarantee the safety of Louisiana's seafood.
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USA TODAY Sports examines the best story lines for the 2014-15 college basketball season.
In college basketball, recruiting can spell championship or near-championship success. But the recruiting doesn't stop at the high school level.
Some programs – Wichita State to name one – have benefited from nabbing key junior college transfers. But with unprecedented numbers of transfers between Division I schools each year, coaches stand to benefit from newcomers with Division I experience on an almost annual basis.
RELATED: Best returners in 2014-15
PRESEASON: Super-early top 25 rankings
From a player's perspective, there are plenty of reasons to transfer – more playing time, dissatisfaction with a school, program or coach, better exposure or a better chance to win. And if they have shown promise academically and attitudinally, there often are often plenty of transfer destinations available.
Unless players receive an NCAA hardship waiver or already have their undergraduate degree, NCAA rules require them to sit out for a season. On our list, we highlight transfers eligible for the 2014-15 season who could make the biggest impact on their new teams.
No. 1 G Bryce Dejean-Jones, Iowa State: Coach Fred Hoiberg has to replace two All-Americans in DeAndre Kane and Melvin Ejim, and the addition of Dejean-Jones will help. Dejean-Jones, a graduate-transfer with one year of eligibility remaining, was UNLV's top scorer at 13.6 points per game last season and figures to be a solid complement to Cyclones veterans Georges Niang and Dustin Hogue.
No. 2 F Kyle Wiltjer and G Byron Wesley (Gonzaga): This duo could make the 'Zags a preseason top 10 team. Wesley led USC in scoring (17.8 ppg) and rebounding (6.4 rpg) last season and will give an already dynamic Bulldogs offense more firepower. As a 6-10 big man, Wiltjer's length and long-range shooting are perfect for Gonzaga's system. The Kentucky transfer shot 39% from beyond the arc in two seasons with the Wildcats.
No. 3 G Angel Rodriguez and G Sheldon McClellan (Miami): The Hurricanes' rebuilding process should be eased by the arrival of this backcourt pair. Rodriguez is a proven leader, having played point guard for a 27-8 Kansas State team in 2012-13 when he averaged 11.4 points and 5.2 assists. McClellan averaged 13.5 points for Texas in 2012-13 and is a good fit for Miami's offense.
No. 4 F Anthony Lee, Ohio State: With the departures of LaQuinton Ross, Lenzelle Smith Jr. and Aaron Craft, the Buckeyes are losing 52% of their scoring and 43% of their rebounding. Lee, a graduate transfer is coming to Ohio State at the right time. The 6-9 forward averaged 13.6 points and 8.1 rebounds for Temple in 2013-14 while recording 11 double-doubles. The Buckeyes have signed a stellar recruiting class, but Lee also should be a key contributor.
No. 5 G Matt Carlino (Marquette): Steve Wojciechowski will have the luxury of two point guards in his first season as coach. Carlino, a graduate transfer who shared ballhandling duties with Tyler Haws at BYU, will now team with Derrick Wilson. Carlino averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 assists for the Cougars last season and is more of a scoring guard than Wilson.
Others of note: Robert Carter (Maryland from Georgia Tech), Ian Chiles (Tennessee from IUPUI), Aaron Cosby (Illinois from Seton Hall), Isaac Hamilton (UCLA from UTEP), Jabarie Hinds (UMass from West Virginia), Keith Hornsby (LSU from UNC Asheville), Stanton Kidd (Colorado State from North Carolina Central), Trevor Lacey (North Carolina State from Alabama), Rodney Purvis (N.C. State to UConn), Katin Reinhardt (USC from UNLV), Ricky Tarrant (Alabama from Tulane).


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1. "We're the reason nobody got anything done last week."
As the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 men's basketball championship tournament, popularly known as March Madness, heats up, fans are finding ways to catch the daytime games, sometimes on their boss's dime. About 2.2 million American workers tuned in online for each day of the event last year, according to Turner Sports. And the number of people who watch online is expected to be even higher this year, thanks to greater options for streaming on tablets and smartphones, according to a report by consulting firm Challenger Gray & Christmas. Given that the average hourly wage for a private-sector worker is $22.28, Challenger estimates, the first two days of the tournament alone (March 21 and 22), cost employers more than $134 million in lost hours.


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Submitted by chad on January 9, 2011 - 13:06
Lightning prospect Mitch Fadden, who is currently leading the ECHL in scoring for the Florida Everblades, will be out indefinitely with a blood clot. The Everblades announcers said during last night's game that Fadden had a clot in his leg and could miss the season. The Lightning confirmed to Bolt Prospects that Fadden does indeed have a clot, and "will be out indefinitely while he is on blood thinner medication."
Fadden, a 2007 fourth round pick of the Lightning, has 15 goals and 36 assists for 51 points in just 37 games this season for Florida.
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St. Aloysius RCC POTTSTOWN - A Memorial Mass will be offered at Manor Care, 724 N. Charlotte St., in the chapel at 2 p.m. on Wednesday by Rev. Joseph Maloney, pastor of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Hanover and Beech streets. Recitation of the rosary will follow Mass.
St. Paul's UCC POTTSTOWN - A 'Souper Bowl' soup and hoagie sale will be hosted from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St. Hoagies are $6 and soup is $6 a quart with a choice of ham and bean soup, potato soup, vegetable soup and chicken corn soup.
Bethel AME POTTSTOWN - Officers/Members at Church School will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Sons of Allen–Men's Ministry will launch a Black History Month Observance and Recognition at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
St. Luke Lutheran GILBERTSVILLE - Souper Bowl Sunday will be observed at the 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. services on Sunday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35 Wilson Ave. Held annually in conjunction with the playing of the Super Bowl, the youth of St. Luke will receive offerings in soup pots following each worship service which will be donated to hunger appeals.
Coventryville UMC POTTSTOWN - A Women's breakfast will be hosted from 8:30 to 10 a.m. today at Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road. All ladies are welcome.
Shepherd of the Hills BECHTELSVILLE - The Miller-Keystone Bloodmobile will be at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome.
First Baptist POTTSTOWN - The Worship and Evangelism Board will meet at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, King and Charlotte streets. Drew Kurtz is the new chairman for this body.
Three new members will be welcomed into fellowship on Sunday. They are Keith Grohoski, Diane Simmoneau, and Tom Simmoneau. They will be welcomed by the chair of the Diaconate, Mr. Charles Washington. Communion will also be shared under the direction of Diaconate Board.
Members will prepare and serve the community meal which is hosted by Christ Church at noon on Monday. This is sponsored by the community meals program of the Pottstown Cluster Outreach Center.
Christ Lutheran BARTO - The annual Soup Luncheon and Congregational Meeting will be held Immediately following the 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday in the social hall at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road. Congregation members are asked to bring a dessert to share. We will also be collecting food donations for local food cupboards and collecting a monetary donation in the 'Soup' pots in support of 'Souper Bowl' of Caring.
Zions UCC POTTSTOWN - The Youth Group of Zion's United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets, will receive offerings for the Souper Bowl of Caring at Sunday's worship services. Proceeds will benefit the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities.
Giovanni's Pizza, Route 724, Kenilworth will donate 10 percent of sales, both eat-in and take-out from customers indicating they are supporting Zion's UCC Youth Group, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. This will help defray the costs of their March weekend retreat.
Pastor Linda Higgins will speak on 'Using Appreciative Inquiry in Prayer' at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Women's Fellowship meeting. Hostess is Eileen McCormick and Cheryl Drake will lead devotions.
Hopewell Community POTTSTOWN - The Leaders of Celebrate Recovery at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive, extend an invitation to the community to attend a special testimony meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. A speaker from Quakertown Celebrate Recovery will give his testimony about being delivered from anger and alcohol. Refreshments will follow the meeting.
Good Shepherd UCC BOYERTOWN - Souper Bowl Sunday will be observed at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., and members are asked to bring canned soup and crackers for the Multi-Service Food Pantry.
Scout Sunday will also be observed with the Scouts serving refreshments at 8:45 a.m. in Zwingli Hall and also participating as ushers and greeters.
A mission moment for Holy Joe's Cafe will be given as we observe this mission project during the month of February. Members help to purchase coffee for the servicemen and women.
An Intergenerational Event will be held on Sunday as adults and young people pair up and share their faith with each other.
Trinity Reformed UCC COLLEGEVILLE - Boy Scout Sunday will be celebrated at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 532 E. Main St.
The Ordination and Installation of Church Council members will be held at the 10:45 a.m. service. The Youth will be taking the annual Souper Bowl of Caring offering following the 10:45 a.m. service.
The annual Women's Guild Mission Lunch will take place at noon on Sunday in Hendricks Room. The program will be a 'Visit to Cuba' shared by Judy and Bruce Fryer. All are welcome.
Green Tree Brethren OAKS - The monthly fellowship brunch will be held following both services on Sunday at Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 1078 Egypt Road.
St. James Lutheran LIMERICK - Boy Scout Sunday will be celebrated at Sunday worship services at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road. Scouts will participate in the services.
The annual church meeting will start at noon on Sunday. A luncheon will be held after the business meeting and celebration of ministry.
St. John's UCC PHOENIXVILLE - Chancel Choir, under the direction of JoEllen Hippenstiel, will resume on at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 315 Gay St.
Spring City UMC SPRING CITY - A hot meal will be provided to the needy at 5 p.m. on Wednesday by The Spring City United Methodist Church, 45 North Church St., in Fellowship Hall for the communities of Spring City, Royersford, and Phoenixville areas. All are welcomed. Holy Communion is available following the meal with Rev. Dennis Keen.


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Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to an informal Play Group on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Ripon Public Library Storytime Room. Registration is not required.
This is a time and space for caregivers and children to simply relax, play, read and interact with one another other, in a dedicated space where children can be children. In addition to free and constructive play, caregivers will have opportunities for caring, sharing, and generally supporting each other through the ups and downs of caring for a child or children.
Puppets and books will be provided by the Ripon Public Library children's department. In addition, toys from the Kiwanis-sponsored Toy Library are available on site for check out,
Play Group is not intended for parties, or food beyond the typical snacks and drinks necessary to keep little ones happy. Those in attendance will be responsible for clean-up and leaving the room in its original condition.
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One Big Bottle: New Glarus Thumbprint IIPA
The brews we're sipping, one by one.
When I think of Dan Carey at New Glarus Brewing Company, I picture him working on his lovely, juicy Raspberry Tart and his pretty-darn-perfect Staghorn Oktoberfest. Double IPA just doesn't come to mind. But Dan Carey's latest small-batch Thumbprint series beer isn't kidding around; it's a seriously hoppy double IPA with an ABV of 9%.
It pours light golden, and offers a rich scent of candied grapefruit and canned mandarin oranges. As it first hits your lips, there's a rush of fruit: papaya, guava, peach and orange to start. This beer quickly flips over to black-tea like tannin and a firm bitterness, and the bitter finish lingers. If you like your marmalade studded with tons of orange or grapefruit rind, this beer will work for you—but linger over it a bit, it hides it's alcohol quite well, but it's strong stuff.
Be sure not to serve this Double IPA too cold; as it warms, the sweet honey flavors of the malt rise up to fill in the holes, connecting the fruity and bitter hops to the rich core of the beer. This isn't a refreshing party beer, but it has a lot to like.
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La Table d'Alfred – Ashrafieh
Refined French Restaurant and Lounge
Food:French, International
Price:Between 80$ and 100$
Review by Pascale
This restaurant is located in sursock area, it has a restaurant and a lounge. The restaurant is specialized with French cuisine while the lounge offers an International menu.
The restaurant is decorated with style and aims to serve exquisite French cuisine. On a personal note: I tested this restaurant and found the food very good but the service wasn't as great as you would expect from a refined french restaurant. The server spilled wine on us, they served foie gras without fleur de sel etc…
Concerning the bill, the restaurant is very expensive while the lounge is less expensive.Write a Review
Refined starters, fish and meat platters
Serves alcohol.
Good to know
Recommended for romantic diners.
360, Sursock Street, Ashrafieh
Call them
Phone Number: 01 20 30 36
Website: http://www.latabledalfred.com
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday - Lounge from 12:00PM till 2:00AM - Restaurant from 1:00PM till 3:00PM and 8:00PM till 11PM
Get there
360, Sursock Street, Ashrafieh
See Also
Les Vilains - Ashrafieh(10 votes)
International Traditional cuisine
Le relais de l'entrecôte - Ashrafieh(29 votes)
One of the best steak restaurant in town
Gambero - Ashrafieh(2 votes)
Shellfish & International Cuisine
Chez Jean-Claude - Ashrafieh(2 votes)
French Bistro
L'Atelier - Mathaf(10 votes)
Restaurant d'application de la formation hôtelière de l'IGE
Al Mayass - Ashrafieh(5 votes)
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Going after Ballard instead of Keller saves us money to target other areas.
Ballard was a big piece of the Giants superbowl team and Bennett didn't have the big catches at te that he had.He has great hands and catches everything and blocks,plus he would come cheap 2 years after the acl.But remember he was never a big time seperation guy anyway.Just throw the ball up to him and he gets it.
Going after Ballard instead of Keller saves us money to target other areas.
This is going to be interesting..
Do you understand that Ballard is still ERFA? and that he belongs to the Patriots?
Don't try to lock up Keller- that will be a huge mistake, plain and simple. Since we offered Cumby a tender, there's less of a reason to keep Keller- they're similar players, we could use a better blocking TE right now.
Ballard is currently under contract with the Patriots for the 2013 season and a RFA after this season. I am sure they will trade him for Revis.
And patman didn't clear up Ballard's contract status because he was wrong. Ballard is not a ERFA. He is still under his rookie contract.
The Patriots now own Ballard's rights, and inherit his one-year, $540,000 contract. He will be an exclusive-rights free agent after this season, meaning the Patriots will control his rights heading into the 2013 season.
He was originally signed as a rookie free agent and given a one year deal, he was not a drafted player who got a multiyear deal.


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City officials said that they wanted to complete an audit of city finances before Schafer was allowed to return to work. Mayor Doug Allen reports that a team of auditors from the State of Utah received written records and other information on January 2. They completed a three-day visit to city offices in the past week.
Allen reports that while a formal report of their findings will not be available for several weeks, the audit team shared the bulk of their findings with city officials after the on-site visit.
The Monticello City Council is scheduled to meet in executive session for 90 minutes before the January 23 council meeting. Mayor Allen reports that an action item on the executive session will take place at approximately 6:45 p.m.
The City goes through an annual audit each year. The audit is conducted by a private firm. The recent investigative audit is the first by a state office.
Allen reports that the state auditors uncovered a series of issues that had not been reported by (and would not have been the focus of) the annual audit. "I wish I knew then what I know now," said Allen.
Allen characterized the state audit team as a "hot line" team that conducts special request audits for state and local government organizations.
Mayor Allen said that he is not aware of any pending criminal charges related to the investigation.
City government is in a state of flux with the November 15 departure of assistant city manager Greg Martin. Martin took a new job as city manager in St. Johns, Arizona.
Schafer, who has been the Monticello City Manager since 1994, has not been to work since mid-December. Mayor Allen said that the reason that the investigation has taken one month to complete is because of legal advice and the desire to ensure that the investigation was fair for all parties.
City public works director Nathan Langston announced his resignation in late November. Mayor Allen reports that Langston has agreed to continue his employment with the city for the next three months.
In addition, the Hideout Golf Club is operating without a director of golf. Prior director Jim Robison, who has served for the past two years as director of golf and course superintendent, will be the superintendent only in 2008.
City Recorder Cindi Holyoak and Debbie Rush have been swamped with work at the city office. While Mayor Allen has been spending several hours a day at the city office, the lack of key personnel has resulted in inevitable problems.
In addition to seeking personnel for the open positions, the city is facing a host of issues, including completion of the city water collection system, landscaping at the visitor center, construction of a new public works building, and construction of a pavilion and recreation areas at the Veterans Memorial Park.
The city also faces financial pressure related to the loss of a .5 percent resort community sales tax which has generated up to $90,000 per year for city coffers. The city no longer qualifies for the sales tax as the result of a decrease in the size of the local tourist trade.


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CategoryTravel France
Monday, December 21, 2009
Jolly Old St. Nicolas Sarkozy
This "La Mom Classic" was originally posted on Dec. 11th, 2008
Christmas came early to La Mom's house this year. We've been reading a frayed copy of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas since sometime in July and I've been fielding Big Fry's questions about Santa Claus ever since.
The other day, though, he floored me:
Big Fry: Mommy, I want St. Nicolas Sarkozy to bring me a jump rope for Christmas.
La Mom: Saint who?
Big Fry: St. Nicolas Sarkozy – like in the Christmas book!
Luckily, St. Sarko generously subsidized my pelvic floor physical therapy sessions after the French Fries were born, or I would have wet myself laughing.
But this got me thinking: what would my Christmas letter to St. Sarko look like?
Dear St. Nicolas Sarkozy,
I've been a very good girl this year. I paid all of my taxes on time and I even learned three new irregular verbs! Here's what I'd like for Noël:
A raise.
Yeah, yeah, I know I already get 650 € ($ 825) per month for staying home with 2 kids. But if I were paying a nanny, she'd be getting a whopping 1200 € ($ 1525) per month in take-home pay! The way I see it, the government owes me an extra 550 € every 30 days (not to mention back-pay). As much as I love my French Fries, trust me, staying home with young kids is definitely a full-time job.
Bigger parking spaces.
You know what sucks? Having to back all the way out of a sardine-sized parking space just to be able to squeeze your kid into his car seat. People start honking and making rude gestures, then you're forced to bust out the emergency French cuss words that you don't want your kids repeating. Not a pretty picture.
Stroller-friendly Métro stations.
Actually, I'd drive a lot less if I could just get a stroller through the stupid Métro turnstiles. Or get someone to help me carry a MacLaren down the stairs without resorting to begging or bribery. (How much you wanna bet that Frenchmen would respond to flashing? But I'm not that desperate. Yet.)
Sunday store openings.
It's nice that Sunday is still a day of rest in France. But La Mom never stops going! There's no way I can get things crossed off my to-do list in six days and pretty much everything is closed on Sunday. Or, if by some miracle a store is open on Sunday morning, it'll definitely be closed on Monday and Tuesday to make up for it. How about you boost the economy by letting me squeeze some grocery shopping in at the end of the weekend? It's a win-win situation!
A private serenade by Carla Bruni.
How did you guess this one came from Big Cheese? Actually, his word-for-word request also mentioned a certain high-end brand of lingerie. Anyway, don't bother with this one – I guarantee that Big Cheese was nowhere near good enough to get a gift-wrapped Carla under the tree!
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Bonjour! I hope the family are fully recovered? And that you all have a lovely twinkly Christmas. Thank you for your entertaining posts over the last year, I look forward to joining you, at a distance, in 2010. xxx
- December 22, 2009 at 2:11 AM
- Virginia said...
I LOVE THIS BLOG. You are just the most fun ever. I'm laughing so hard at this great post. Oh I'd love to meet you on my visit in janvier!!!!
- December 22, 2009 at 2:47 AM
- Kelli said...
Merry Christmas La Mom!!
I hope you and your family are enjoying this wonderful holiday season.
- December 26, 2009 at 2:44 AM
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George John Bremmer
George John Bremmer, was born 27 May 1830, Hanover, Wuerrtemberg, Niedersachsen, Germany. He married Catherine Dorothea King "Koenig", around 1849-1852 in Hanover, Germany.
To this union I have found 3 children: Katherine Bremmer, Henry E Bremmer and Dora Bremmer, all born in Hanover Germany. George and his family immigrated to United States around 1868. They all lived in Logansville, Wisconsin from 1869-1872. They arrived in Osceola County, Iowa around 1873.
1. Katherine Bremmer (daughter), was born 12 Sept 1855, Hanover, Wuerrtemberg, Germany. Katherine married Robert John Richardson, 22 Sept 1873, Sibley, Osceola, Iowa. Robert John Richardson was born 9 Feb 1847, Belfast, Ireland. He was the son of Robert Richardson and Jane Fenton. He immigrated to US around 1860.
To this union were born: Edith Dorothy Richardson, Edwin John Richardson, Randolph R. Richardson, Mae Katherine Richardson, Nina R Richardson and George Robert Richardson. Robert John Richardson, died 18 Aug 1931, Sibley, Osceola, Iowa and Katherine Bremmer/Richardson, died 23 Sept 1940, Sibley, Osceola, Iowa.
2. Henry E Bremmer (son), was born 27 Sept 1859, Hanover, Edelsdorf, Germany. He married twice: 1st to Martha Rhoda Green who was born 25 March 1857, Jackson county, Iowa. She was the daughter of James Green and Elizabeth Spurgeon. They divorce 29 March 1904, Webster County, Iowa. Henry married for the 2nd time to Louise "Emma" Elizabeth Hecker. "see Henry E Bremmer"
3. Dora Bremmer (daughter), was born 25 Nov 1860, Hanover, Wuerrtemberg, Germany. She married John Graves on 15 Dec 1878, Osceola County, Iowa. John was born 19 May 1854, Schleswig Holstein, Germany and died 27 Nov 1918, Osceola County, Iowa. To this union no children have been found. Dora Bremmer/Graves died 27 Nov 1942, Sibley, Osceola, Iowa.
Henry E Bremmer
Henry E. Bremmer, was the son of George John Bremmer and Catherine Dorothea King "Koenig". Henry was born 27 Sept 1859, Hanover, Edelsodorf, Germany. The Bremmer family emigrated around 1868. They first settle in Logansville, Wisconsin from 1869-1872, when the moved to Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa. Henry married Martha Rhoda Green, on 23 Nov 1878, rock Rapids, Lyon, Iowa. Martha was born 25 March 1857, Jackson County, Iowa to James Green and Elizabeth Spurgeon.
To this union were born: James Henry Bremmer, Carl Jerry Bremmer, Earl LeRoy Bremmer and Bessie "Bee" Elizabeth Bremmer. Henry and Martha file for divorce, 20 March 1902, in Hardin County, Iowa. This was a very mess divorce and made the newspapers, 29 March 1904, the divorce was final.
Henry remarried on 25 Dec 1904, to Louise "Emma" Elizabeth Hecker, in Marathon county, Wisconsin. Louise "Emma" Hecker/Bremmer died in 1912 during child birth and the baby was stillborn.
Henry died 15 Sept 1913, in Ocheyedan, Osceola County, Iowa. Martha Rhoda Green/Bremmer never remarried and she past away 3 April 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa.
1. James Henry Bremmer (son), was born 22 July 1879, Ocheyedan, Osceola County, Iowa. He married Emma Amelia Hahn, on 11 Oct 1900, Morgan, Franklin County, Iowa. To this union were born: Gladys Beatrice Bremmer, Opal Lois Bremmer, Gerald Lloyd Bremmer, Donald Wayne Bremmer and Doloris Vivian Bremmer. Emma Amelia Hahn/Bremmer died on 2 July 1951, Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa. James Henry Bremmer, died 6 Feb 1961, Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa.
2. Carl Jerry Bremmer (son), was born 3 Dec 1881, Sibley, Osceola, Iowa. He married Lucy Methesmith Sharpe on 23 April 1900, Iowa Falls, Hardin county, Iowa. To this union were born: Leroy Farland Bremmer, Russell Carl Bremmer, Glee Catharine Bremmer, Quentin Martha Bremmer, Winnifred Rhoda Bremmer, Lucille Gertrude Bremmer and Earl Henry Bremmer. Lucy and Carl were divorce on 25 Aug 1927- in Webster County, Iowa. This also was not a friendly divorce and made the newspapers.
Lucy moved to California in 1930 and Carl (Winnifred's family) came in 1936. Carl died on 6 Oct 1948, Los Angeles, California. Lucy Methesmith Sharpe/Bremmer died 5 Sept 1955, Los Angeles, California.
Jacob Marion McPherson of Dallas county, Johnson county, TEXAS
Jacob Marion McPherson was born 30 May 1847, in Sinking Creek Valley, Craig County, Virginia. He was the son of Adam McPherson and Susan Ross. He Join the 11th Battalion Virginia Reservers Company B at the age of 15. I have found notes written by his son Jacob Edgar McPherson showing that he was discharge in May 1865 from the 4th Virginia Battalion of Virginia.
Jacob Edgar McPherson in his notes states that his father came to Dallas Texas on 28 Dec 1867. I have not found any records as of today, showing he was in Texas. I have learned that he married Cora Eudora Hawpe, on 26 Jan 1871, in Dallas Texas. Cora was born 26 Feb 1854, in Dallas County, Texas. She was the daughter of Trezevant Calhoun Hawpe "4th sheriff of Dallas, the 1st sheriff to hang a women" and Electa ann Underwood/Bethurum.
To this union were born: Albert Ross McPherson, Ollie May McPherson, Jacob Edgar McPherson, Anna Pearl McPherson, Byron Conda Mcpherson Roy Herman McPherson, Tresvant Carl McPherson Sr., Alta Erin McPherson and Ruby Fay McPherson.
Jacob Marion McPherson, past away on 20 Aug 1921, in Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas and Cora Eudora Hawpe/McPherson past away 26 Sept 1943, Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas.
1. Albert Ross McPherson (son), was born 20 Dec 1871, Dallas County, Texas, he married Mary Magdalene Miller, on 27 Sept 1896 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. I have learned that his sister Anna Pearl McPherson was married the same day as he was. Looking at the marriage record, I believe it was a double wedding.
Albert and Mary, were parents to Jewel Curtis McPherson, Marion Schultz McPherson, Albert Ross McPherson, Cora Margarete McPherson, Herman Miller McPherson, baby McPherson and Harry McPherson. Albert Ross McPherson pasted away 24 Oct 1952, Tarrant county, Texas and Mary Magdalene Miller/McPherson past away 4 May 1955, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas.
2. Ollie May McPherson (daughter), was born 27 Sept 1873, Dallas county, Texas and died 11 April 1884, Dallas county, Texas
3. Jacob Edgar McPherson (son), was born 6 Nov 1874, Dallas County, Texas. He married twice: 1st time to Henry Myrtle Graves on 21 Dec 1896, Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas. Myrtle as she was called died 11 March 1939, Springtown, Texas. To this union were born: Nita Iona McPherson, Preston Graves McPherson, Lita Pearle McPherson, Thelma Jo McPherson, Alva Bryan McPherson, Baby McPherson, Forrest Brooks McPherson.
Jacob Edgar McPherson married a second time to: Ann Josephine Lacey on 19 Oct 1941, Texas. Ann Josephine Lacey/McPherson died 18 Sept 1970, Abilene, Taylor, Texas. Jacob Edgar McPherson, past away 3 Dec 1973, Abilene, Taylor, Texas.
4. Anna Pearl McPherson (daughter), was born 28 Jan 1878, Joshua, Johnson, Texas. She married John Lewis Casstevens, on 27 Sept 1896, Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas. To this union were born: Raymond Wayne Casstevens, Oluff John Casstevens, Marion Stanley Casstevens and Dorothy Waynelle Casstevens. John Lewis Casstevens past away 9 April 1957, Johnson County, Texas. Anna never remarried and she past away 14 Dec 1974, Pleasant Point Texas.
5. Byron Conda McPherson (son), was born 31 Jan 1880, Dallas county, Texas and past away 23 July 1902, Pleasant Point Texas.
6. Roy Herman McPherson (son) was born 29 Jun 1882, Dallas county, Texas. He married Anna Stark Cox on 14 Dec 1904, Lillian, Johnson county, Texas. To this union were born: Hurman Louvice McPherson and Jacob Benjamin McPherson. Roy Herman McPherson died on 3 Oct 1933, in Tipton Oklahoma. Anna Stark Cox/McPherson died 28 April 1969, El Paso County, Texas.
7. Tresvant Carl McPherson Sr. (son) was born 17 July 1885, Dallas county, Texas. He married Marietta Wallace on 2 July 1907, Lillian, Johnson county, Texas. To this union were born: Mildred McPherson, Marvis Ione McPherson, and Tresvant Carl McPherson Jr. Marietta Wallace/McPherson died 10 Dec 1960, Ft Worthy,Tarrant County, Texas. Tresvant Carl McPherson Sr., died 10 July 1972, Ft Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
8. Mable Clare McPherson (daughter), was born 9 Oct 1888, Pleasant Point, Johnson county, Texas. She married William Ernest Evans Miller on 22 Jun 1909, Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas. To this union were born: Lura Faye Miller and William Marion Miller. Mable Clare McPherson/Miller died on 10 Oct 1959 in Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas. William Ernest Evans Miller died 15 Dec 1973, Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas.
9. Alta Erin McPherson (daughter), was born 4 Jun 1890, Johnson county, Texas and died 18 April 1894, Pleasant Point, Johnson county, Texas.
10. Ruby Fay McPherson (daughter), was born 8 Dec 1895, Pleasant Point, Johnson County, Texas. She married william Marion Yater Jr., on 16 April 1917, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. To this union were born: Cora Fay Yater, Billie Louis Yater, and Carrie Marie Yater. William Marion Yater Jr., died on 12 March 1981, San Antonio, Bexar Texas. Ruby Fay McPherson/Yater died 23 Dec 1988, in Camal County, Texas.
My story
I started researching my family history, "Bremmers-Sharpe-Blanco-Johnson-Rice-Carty," first. Thanks to my Aunt Winnifred and Uncle Vernon Jones. When I married Chris, his family wanted to know about their family history, "Best-McPherson-Christopher-Bennett-Waldron-Ross".
So the hunt for information was on. I have learned that the stories that were past down from family members, are not always rosy or true. I have unlock doors and looked inside and things that I have found, sometimes have taken my breath away. I learned to scan family photos, put old movies, videos, slides on DVD because when someone passes away, things always sprout legs and walks off, they are lost forever, along with family stories.
I always travel with computer, scanner, small tape record, camera, video camera and a good and understanding husband.
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Jacksonville proved to be too much for Jones Senior on Friday night behind a double-barrel attack that saw the Cardinals roll up almost 400 yards total offense while holding Jones Senior out of the end zone en route to a 46-0 win.
JACKSONVILLE � Jacksonville proved to be too much for Jones Senior on Friday night behind a double-barrel attack that saw the Cardinals roll up almost 400 yards total offense while holding Jones Senior out of the end zone en route to a 46-0 win.
Exelman Adams threw two touchdown passes and scored on a third to lead the Cardinals, who are 2-0 heading into next week�s showdown at Northside (1-1).
Adams hit Drew Mercer for a 12-yard touchdown to cap a 65-yard drive and then scored on a 10-yard run after Jermaine Linton�s 25-yard punt return as the Cardinals jumped out to a 12-0 lead in the opening quarter.
JHS pushed the lead to 26-0 at halftime on a 6-yard pass from Adams to Jerome Graham with seven minutes left in the first half and a 55-yard punt return by Linton with 4:51 left in the second quarter.
After a scoreless third period, the Cardinals added 20 points in the final quarter against the 1-A Trojans (0-2), who tried to muster some offense but were continually stopped by the Cardinals, who figure to be a contended in the Coastal 3-A Conference this season.
Backup quarterback Colt Allen hit Malik Collins for a 26-yard touchdown with 11:17 left before Spencer Clark reached the end zone on a 20-yard run and Zahki Duncan finished off the scoring with a 37-yard run with 3:42 left.
Jones Senior tried to muster some offense, but a determined Jacksonville defense stymied the young Trojans
JHS coach Beau Williams said his team played well but committed too many penalties � the Cardinals had 12 penalties for 110 yards.
Jones Senior coach John Davis was disappointed with the lopsided loss praised his team�s heart in the first meeting between the two teams in decades.
Jones Senior 0 0 0 0 � 0
Jacksonville 12 14 0 20 � 46
First Quarter
J � Mercer 12 pass from Adams (kick failed)
J � Adams 10 run (kick failed)
12 yard pass Mercer, pat failed
Second Quarter
J � Graham 6 pass from Adams (Washington kick)
J � Linton 55 punt return (Washington kick)
Fourth Quarter
J � Collins 26 pass from Allen (kick failed)
J � Clark 20 run (Sullivan kick)
J � Z. Duncan 37 run (kick failed)
First downs 5 14
Rushes-yards 32-77 30-294
Passing Yards 93 104
Comp-Att-Int 27-11-2 19-8-2
Punts-Avg. 6-27.0 1-24.0
Fumbles-Lost � 2-1 1-0
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VasaVasori wrote:I'm going to go through the topic and give you my reactions to each section of this thread as I see it, starting with the title.
Humans Disrupt Evolution: No. To say that is to somehow hold us as being separate from the environment (because the process of evolution is one by which a population becomes more likely to reproduce over time within its environment). For the populations that we are changing, we are a part of their environment. So we are not 'disrupting' evolution, we are simply changing the evolutionary tract of a population.
@GarGleM0nster: Now your question has become a bit more apparent to me. It refers to the evolution of our own species. Yes, I think that medical advances will slow our genetic evolution… simply because we are increasing the reproductive ability of those who are less evolutionarily fit. But really, I think that's a bad way to say it. Because really, we're making them more evolutionarily fit. So, you're right in that genetic variability should decrease in many ways… but our of the typical definition of evolutionary fitness – an organism's fecundity - means that we are not decreasing the rate of evolution (or the movement towards greater fecundity within a population in a given environment), but rather we are cooperatively evolving (though not on the genetic level). Those are my initial thoughts on the question, anyway. I have to admit it is much more complex than I thought it would be simply based on the title of the article.
@sanddbox: No, evolution has very little to do with any individual surviving: it's about populations surviving. Evolutionary fitness is determined by an organism's ability to reproduce. A given fish may only survive for a few weeks, but if it makes thousands of offspring in that time it has a great evolutionary fitness.
@Goatboy: I agree, minus the survival part.
@r-ID: Evolution is more than mutations. This question pertains far more to natural selection than mutations.
@runninggee57: A couple hundred year sample can't realistically constitute an argument for the evolution of decreased brain size (especially when that timespan will only realistically cover a few generations). But you're right, it's a very interesting and amazing fact that the rate of genetic mutation in humans has increase substantially over the past 10,000 or so years. Some biologists have suggested that we have "evolved to evolve".
@Goatboy: But an ape that knows how to lure a fox with bait wins out every time, because he will be more well-nourished, and thus able to fight better, and thus able to attain a high status in the group, and thus able to mate with all the females (this topic is perfect for a Philosophy/Biology Major/Anthropology Minor to discuss!)
I also agree with you that things don't evolve due to lack of use. Thus, we get vestigial organs.
@Yamman13: Totally interesting discussion. At this point survivability curves become important: just how many of the people in the developing countries are living to sexual maturity and actually reproducing? I don't know the answer to this, but I would bet that it is not very much. I would disagree that that gets in the way of natural selection, though, because it's still natural selection occurring – it's just going in another direction. Also, to say that this is getting in the way of natural selection, you are assuming two things: that people in developing countries are substantially genetically different than those in developed countries and that there is some direction that natural selection should go. The former claim is almost certainly incorrect. As for the latter claim, without some sort of higher power or ultimate universal goal, I don't see how this can really be the case. So, even if homo sapiens were evolving in a "direction" that you perceive to be unfavorable, that is a very subjective judgement.
@Vulpine: I agree… though I think that even if it were a "giant, controlled eugenics experiment" natural selection would still occur, because there is still an environment (the people choosing) which is determining the gene makeup of a population.
@Yamman13: I like your post, and I think you understand the distinction but I want to make sure everyone does. There is a big difference between 'success' as we generally refer to it and 'evolutionary success'. Stephen Hawking has been marvelously successful, but as far as I know his currently evolutionary fitness value is 0 (assuming he doesn't have kids). What I think this shows is that the success exhibited in human populations isn't necessarily genetic.
@r-ID: Careful. Generally, biologists consider all living organisms to be equally evolved (they are all successful results of a giant evolutionary chain!) That same cockroach would perform terribly in the dolphin's habitat one hundred feet below the ocean, or in a tiger's battle with a lion. Also, I think you've presented us with a false dilemma: there are a few more options than those you have presented us with.
@acantho: I agree, it is in a way correct to say that evolution has stopped for humans. But only in a way. I don't think that it is correct in the way biologists usually use the term evolve.
@chimchamcaru: Uh. Maybe to survive. But not to produce. That kinda person would be uuugggglly. I'm not going to let them have my babies.
These are my thoughts on the issue, and pretty much cover what I think of the answer to the question at this point. I am very open to having my opinion changed, so I look forward to your responses. I realize this post is very old, so some of the people whom I may have addressed may not be around. But I thought this would be the most holistic way to present my view and cover all my bases.
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News editor
Marion County Commission had a short meeting Monday, but more than one-third of it was spent in closed session.
Commissioners spent 10 minutes in executive session with Sheriff Robert Craft, 15 minutes with Economic Development Director Teresa Huffman, and 10 minutes with only the commission present, all to discuss personnel issues, and none with any public action taken.
Also in personnel matters, the commission approved a raise for Larry Cushenberry, who is being promoted from jailer to jail sergeant, from $11.29 to $12.19 per hour, and for James Philpott from $15.50 to $15.92 per hour. The commission also signed a previously approved raise for Cynthia Reeh in her duties as a licensed practical nurse in the Health Department.
In other business:
- Marion County 911 has received 67 percent of its 911 calls from cell phones this year. That is actually a decrease from 2011, when 70 percent of 911 calls were from cell phones.
- Huffman said Kansas has approved 10 Rural Opportunity Zone applications for new Marion County residents to have their state income taxes refunded for five years. The state program give incentives for people to move to certain rural counties, Marion County among them.
- Craft said the new communications tower was to be in place either Monday or Tuesday. Moving the Communications Department will probably be next week.
- Craft told the commission that the Thanksgiving weekend was a relatively uneventful one, aside from deer kills. There are two or three a day right now, but he hopes the rutting season is almost completed.
- Commissioners signed a one-year lease with Countryside Feed in Hillsboro for space to store trailers at 100 Industrial Road for $250 per month.
- Commissioner Randy Dallke suggested considering building a small outbuilding at the new jail to house irrigation and well controls, if the county does install a well to water the grounds. Dallke also said Road and Bridge Department might have someone able to do rock work around the new jail.
- The permanent abstract of the Nov. 6 general election was signed.
- Dallke reviewed a letter from USD 398 Superintendent Ron Traxson thanking the county for work on roads between Peabody and Burns. Commissioner Roger Fleming suggested putting a "thank you" in all newspapers in the county, thanking residents for their patience while the county caught up with road repairs. The commission voted to publish a "thank you" letter.
The next commission meeting is scheduled for Friday.


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For five nights in July Rufus Wainwright, one of the world's most innovative musicians and live performers, will take over the ROH, with special guest appearances by his sister Martha, his father Loudon and opera singer Janis Kelly.
For the opening night on Monday 18 July, Rufus will perform his celebrated Judy Garland tribute concert Rufus Does Judy! Stephen Oremus, responsible for the music in the hit musical, Wicked, will conduct the Britten Sinfonia as Rufus performs his staging of Judy Garland's 1961 comeback show at Carnegie Hall, described as the "greatest night in show business history". Demand for tickets is expected to be so high that Rufus will repeat the concert on Friday 22 July, the fourth night of his shows.
For the second night of the five night residency, Rufus will perform with his sister Martha Wainwright, herself no stranger to the Royal Opera House stage. Martha has previously performed with The Royal Ballet in the singing role of Anna in Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins.
Keeping it a thoroughly family affair, Rufus's father, Loudon Wainwright III, will join him on stage for the evening of Thursday 21 July.
Wrapping up the shows for the grand finale of the week will be a concert version of Rufus's critically acclaimed debut opera, Prima Donna, again with the Britten Sinfonia and conducted by Stephen Oremus, followed by Rufus performing some of his solo work. Prima Donna, sung by opera singer Janis Kelly, was first performed at the Manchester International Festival in 2009 and is the story of Régine Saint Laurent, an ageing opera singer trying to confront her past in order to regain her triumphant status as one of the world's greatest sopranos. The last show will finish with a flourish as Rufus takes centre stage to perform some his own inimitable songs.
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In an interview with The Big Lead's Jason McIntyre earlier this year, ESPN sports business analyst Darren Rovell was described as "polarizing." This strikes me as a misrepresentation: Polarizing implies that there are people who love him and people who hate him, in equal measure. But I honestly can't find a single person who likes Darren Rovell. He is polarizing in the same way sleet is polarizing, or a foul smell on the subway is polarizing, or pop-up spam is polarizing.
That sounds harsh, but I don't mean it personally. I've met Rovell a few times and found him to be a perfectly respectable, normal, even friendly chap. I've written about Rovell before but not in any overly aggressive way. The guy, as a writer and a journalist, basically stands for the exact opposite of what I stand for as a writer -- essentially, Rovell seems to be out to commodify the human experience -- but that doesn't make him a bad guy, or even wrong, necessarily. But as an observer of the world of sports media, it's impossible to claim that Rovell is anything other than almost universally loathed.
The thing that's strange is that he doesn't seem to recognize it. Rovell is not Skip Bayless, gleefully spewing horse manure with a Cheshire grin, feeding off your hate, the giddy troll. He seems to legitimately believe he's the good guy. This sort of makes me sad. I hadn't realized this until this weekend, when Rovell, as Rovell tends to do, got in another spat with another media person, this time SB Nation lead NBA writer Tom Ziller, the founding editor of Sacramento Kings blog Sactown Royalty. Saturday night, Kings fans held a Here We Buy night, a way to show the NBA how devoted a fanbase they have and how sad they are to lose the Kings. From all accounts, the night was a big hit, but that morning, Rovell tweeted out "I hope Kings fans don't think that filling the arena for 1 night on discounted tickets means anything to David Stern."
I hope Kings fans don't think that filling the arena for 1 night on discounted tickets means anything to David Stern.— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 9, 2013
Ziller went after Rovell, perhaps too strongly for the situation but with understandable defense of a pretty nasty little "you stupid fans have no idea how sports work" attitude.
I had thought @darrenrovell was smart, but a professional know-it-all who had significant trouble communicating with humans.— Tom Ziller (@teamziller) February 9, 2013
Rovell attempted to remain patient but mostly sounded condescending, saying, "understand that reality is hard to accept" and "putting blinders on doesn't help."
@teamziller all good. understand that reality is hard to accept. Hope Mastrov/Burkle pay on $525M valuation, new arena and keep team in sac.— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 9, 2013
Ignoring the details of the Twitter fight -- Twitter fights are stupid, by definition -- this is when it hit me: Rovell doesn't know. He thinks there are just a few jerks on the Internet who are just out to get him, rather than, you know, an overwhelming consensus that he is demon lord of Twitter, engaged in a relentless battle to suck the soul out of sports. (I am just reporting facts! I have no issue with the guy other than a worldview that's diametrically opposed to his! Hi, Darren!) So I decided to help Darren out: I want him to have no confusion. He should know, so he can either react accordingly, change his ways, or go full Bayless and just embrace the heel turn.
I spent the weekend asking around to various high-profile Rovell-haters, seeing if they could help me quantify why, exactly, everyone on the Internet smells sulfur every time Rovell does anything. Lest they be another person blocked by Rovell, I've allowed them to remain anonymous. But they came up with a handy list. So, without any further throat-clearing:
Why People Hate Darren Rovell
- He's a shill for corporations and is far more skeptical of the average fan than he is of his business sources. The Kings tweet is a great example of this. He accepts David Stern's and the Maloof's claims of losing money at absolute face value but seems to think fan complaints are simply sour grapes from a vocal but pointless minority. As one hater put it: His "pro-corporate bent and immense self-congratulation habit really differentiates him. He produces a sort of know-it-all cynicism that is really, really unbecoming. He's like a cross between the kid from JERRY MAGUIRE and Debbie Downer. He's also a hopeless booster of absurd technology claims (like Twitter being the most important thing ever) and a heartless cynic about human things (like fan passion, fan opinion). He's a miniature sports version of the WSJ op-ed page." This is person whose Twitter avatar is an actual advertisement for the NFL. His "scoops" are often, often simply press releases or links to commercials.
FIRST LOOK: Fun commercial for NBA Tickets website sprts.bz/VPKjqS— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 11, 2013
- He thinks Twitter is an actual, grownup way to communicate with people on a comprehensive level. I remember seeing Rovell at an event in March 2010. We'd known each other for a few years, and I asked him what he was up to. He said, "You know, I'm getting really into Twitter." I had no idea the profound ramifications of that statement. Rovell sees everything through the lens of Twitter, from comparing the Pope to Mark Cuban (Mark has more followers; you suck, Pope!)
The Pope (@pontifex) is the 784th most followed person on Twitter, according to @thecounter. That's 5 spots below @mcuban.— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 11, 2013
POLL: Do you believe Joe Paterno was wronged in the Freeh Report? #YES #NO— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 10, 2013
Great infographic on social media winners on Super Bowl Sundayfilexchange.fleishmanhillard.com/confirmedaspx/…— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 8, 2013
- He thinks he is the only person who understands the "rules" of Twitter, yet constantly breaks them himself. This is an old criticism, but honestly, if consider yourself some sort of Twitter policeman you probably shouldn't be Tweeting picture of your breakfast.
In honor of the storm named Nemo, my Munster & American cheese bagel looks like the fish twitter.com/darrenrovell/s…— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 9, 2013
- He's anti-fan. This goes beyond just favoring corporations. It's actually cheering against fans. One of our haters elaborates. "Rovell seems to actively root for The Man to get over on the little guy at every turn. For instance, there was a moment during Super Bowl week when the average ticket price on the resale market dropped significantly over a 24 period. Rovell seemed genuinely disgusted that the average fan might suddenly be able to afford a ticket to the game. Before the game was even played, he seemed poised to write it off as worthless because scalpers were suddenly only getting $1,200 a ticket instead of the $1,800 a ticket they were getting the day before. I'm pretty sure that if you asked Rovell to rank the last ten Super Bowls from best to worst he would rank them in order of highest resale ticket price to lowest and completely disregard what happened on the field in each. He's like a terrible prick character from a s----- Ayn Rand novel brought to life and given a microphone."
- He is attempting to commodify the human experience, turn the genuine emotional reactions that only sports can provide us into dead soulless numbers on an Excel spreadsheet. OK, this one was mine.
- He only credits initial sources when it's too late. A good example from this weekend. "He took a picture that Ryan Wilson tweeted, then saved it and uploaded it to his own account with no mention of its origins. That tweet has now been retweeted 187 times. A couple of minutes later he tweeted out the source. That tweet has received four retweets." That might sound like a little too much Twitter inside baseball, but there is an etiquette to these things -- both on Twitter and online in general -- and Rovell consistently flouts it.
- He's intellectually dishonest. Another hater: "He's also pretty intellectually dishonest in the end. He creates straw men as a rule, he never admits when he's wrong, he champions 'conversation' and then DMs people he doesn't follow, and his excuse for turning to one-way DM conversations is that his followers don't want to read the conversation. The empty arena pics are annoying as anti-fan propaganda, but even those are taken in the first inning, the first minutes of a game or whatever." It is worth noting that Rovell hid his responses to Ziller about the Kings from his timeline.
- He's got a bit of a lady problem. The most famous example of Rovell having a somewhat "Mad Men" mindset about ladyfolk is probably when he creeped out Kate Upton on his CNBC show last year, but for my money, the time he groused about how unattractive Playboy models had become while boasting of how many Playboy Super Bowl parties he had been to had to take the cake.
@thebiglead @richarddeitsch i've been at 11 out of 12 Playboy Super Bowl parties.— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) February 4, 2012
- The mancave Tweet.
Is it bad that I'm most concerned about my mancave flooding? #Sandy— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) October 29, 2012
- He thinks he is better than everyone else. You can see this when Rovell was famously duped by an 18-year-old kid into thinking he was an escort. (The whole story is here.) When Rovell had to apologize for his mistake -- something we've all had to do -- he couldn't resist a dig at the person who had decided to point out how shoddy Rovell's reporting was in the first place: "As a result I will do fewer stories on the real life impact of big events which I do think the public enjoys. There will always be people out there who want their 15 minutes of fame and not really care how they get there." From a hater: "Someone I know from a publication that will remain nameless said he's a total jitbag when he deigns to call and seek info for a tweet or story. As in, WHAT DO YOU MEAN I CAN'T TALK TO HIM/HER IMMEDIATELY? I. AM. DARREN. ROVELL!!!" (Anecdotally, I can confirm this: I've had several people whom Rovell has needed info from who have felt harassed and pushed around. Though, to be fair, "politeness" isn't necessarily the first word that should be associated with a journalist. Rovell's renowned rudeness when he needs information is something I'm prone to give him a pass for.)
- He's extremely successful. Through it all, this might be the biggest one. When Rovell left CNBC last year to return to ESPN (where he'd worked six years earlier), reports had his salary at roughly $500,000. What that says about Rovell, and ESPN, is a bit too much for a lot of people. Of course, if Rovell were the sort of person who quoted "The Simpsons" -- 5.3 million viewers for its last first-run episode; 998,948 official Twitter followers; $286,131 cost for a 30-second ad -- he might say that he sleeps soundly on a bed full of money, with many naked beautiful ladies.
I am just reporting facts, Darren. I don't hate you. I'm just trying to help. C'mon, do the heel turn. First Take could always use a fill-in for Skip.
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In all honesty, every time I've ever talked to Darren, I've enjoyed his company, though that might change now. I really think there's something to Twitter just making him crazy. But at $500,000 a year, hey, there ain't nothing crazy about that. By the way: this is why that list went to 11. Remember, this column is meant as a valve, a release, for when you're yelling at your television during games, or, after reading a particular column, you're pounding your fists into your computer. Obviously, I'll need your help to do that. Anything you want me to write about, let me know, through email or Twitter. I am at your beck and call.
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Ed. Note -- this article has been updated to reflect the fact that Rovell's tweets to Tom Ziller are still visible on Rovell's page.


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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox, May 24, 2011
How to teach young kids to swim
Learning to swim - one of life's most important skills. Babies as young as 6 months old are taking advantage of their natural comfort in water in "Infant Swim" classes around the country.
Children of age 4-7 have already lost some of this natural comfort, and before much more of it slips away, get them into a swimming class, lest the natural fear of the water replace the natural comfort in water.
Understanding these fears and comforts is important when teaching a child to swim. They can easily lose confidence and become fearful if they feel uncertain about their abilities. Stay close to a swimmer who is just learning to swim.
Here's some ways to build their confidence in the water.
1. If the pool is too cold, really cold, neither you nor your child will enjoy learning to swim.
2. Goggles or a swim mask keeps water off the face - a good idea for early swimmers.
3. Flippers and snorkels or water wings are not recommended for early swimmers.
Blowing Bubbles - For very early swimmers, we start with blowing bubbles in the water, from mouth and nose, eventually working towards submerging their entire face in the water, and later, opening their eyes under water.
Jumping in the pool from the edge - to the waiting arms of Mom or Dad is a fun game for a child, and also develops trust in themselves and a better awareness of the pool wall and floor. When ready, have them jump in the pool, to the floor of the shallow end, push off the bottom (like a rocket!) into your arms.
Kicking on the wall, first seated outside the pool, and then inside the pool, holding onto the coping stone - is a practice that also makes for a good warm-up to a swim lesson. Gently hold their legs and help them move in the proper range of motion - fluid and fast. Kicking in a coordinated fashion does not come natural for most early swimmers, so practice as much as possible.
Floating on their back is a struggle the first few times. Don't get frustrated with the young swimmer's fears, but gently support them under their back, and work to relax your student. When they can completely relax, with their head back and their hips up, you can reduce the support (but stay close!).
Treading water is another early skill that can be practiced. Teach them to expend as little energy as possible, with gentle back and forth arm movements, and a coordinated kicking. This is harder than it sounds, and young swimmers put a lot of effort into keeping their head above water. The most efficient means of treading water is to use the water polo kick, known as the "eggbeater". With arms moving slowly back and forth, the upper legs pump up and down slightly as the calves and ankles rotate in alternating circles. This may take some time to develop, but is certainly a good skill to work towards.
Swimmer comfort is the most important goal with early swimmers. We don't try to learn to swim specific strokes at this stage. Fear is a natural reaction to a large body of water, pay attention to signs that your young swimmer is fearful. If so, pull back a bit, sit on the edge and kick for a few minutes. Don't rush things, and only advance when the swimmer is fully confident in skills already learned.
While we are working to reduce fear in a young swimmer, over-confidence can create a hazardous situation. Reinforce to your children some basic safety rules while you are teaching them to swim.
1. Never swim alone.
2. Stay in the shallow end.
3. No diving - jump in feet first.
Most importantly, have fun with your young swimmer. Learning to swim opens up a world of fun, and reduces the chance of accidental drowning. Make each lesson a fun experience. If you act like a drill sargeant in the pool, you may risk making the experience negative. Take it slow and easy - one step at a time,and your child will learn to swim - at their own pace.
One more thing, please Never leave a child unattended in the pool. If you must leave the pool for any reason, take the child with you. It only takes 30 seconds to drown, and Drowning is Silent!


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