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Certified members are required to earn 20 CEU hours every 2-year cycle. The current cycle runs from July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2020.
All certified members must submit their CEUs to NKBA National. Log-on to nkba.org using your individual membership account and a fill-out a CEU Reporting Form for each program you attend. You can find this form by clicking on Report CEUs.
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This past week has been an emotional roller coaster, hence Blog Posts have had to wait. As Animal Rescuers we all know the individual efforts we make, the commitment needed and the intense networking it takes.
One week ago today, I received a call that a LOON had been rescued at the Water Sewage Treatment plant here in Hay River, NT. Of course I had to say yes, and the bird was brought to my home. Why the Loon had failed to migrate in time remains a mystery as the bird showed no external evidence of injury. Perhaps it's mate had died and Loons like Swans will not leave their mates. Loons require open water, they are not meant to be on land for great lengths of time and with snow on the ground and waterways frozen, frigid temperatures (it was -39 celcius the day she was rescued) she surely would have frozen to death or fallen prey to the many predators in the area.
Having set her up comfortably, two full days were then spent networking, sending out Urgent Alerts for additional contact information. Long distance phone calls resulted in my finding a Wildlife Rehab in Burnaby, B.C. that would take her. Now it was the logistics of flying the Loon to Burnaby. Travel from the North to anywhere can be a nightmare, flights hinge on weather conditions, connections, one cannot fly direct to anywhere basically, at least not from Hay River.
Thankfully the email came in from Edmonton, that the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton would accept the Loon, care for her until she was ready for the next leg of her journey to Burnaby. Most encouraging news.
Now the preparations to arrange a flight from Hay River and obtain the required permits necessary. More calls and contacts to make.
The original flight arrangements made failed. The Loon had to be flown to Yellowknife to meet a connecting flight the same evening to Edmonton. As usual in the North, weather played a notorious part, in that the flight delay, plane would not arrive in Hay River on time, therefore the connecting flight to Edmonton could not be made in time meant another night in my home, until she could be flown out to Yellowknife the next morning.
Unfortunately there was no connecting flight out of Yellowknife to Edmonton until 5:15 the same day. Another phone call to notify Edmonton of the new flight schedule and a call to arrange for the Loon to be picked up by a representative of Canadian Wildlife Services in Yelowknife, who would hold her and make sure she got on her later flight. Again the weather further delayed her departure.
Arriving well after 10:30 p.m. in Edmonton the Loon was very stressed and exhausted. Now in safe hands she did receive two tube feedings and re-hydration. You can only imagine the relief all of us felt.
It is with sincere heartbreak that later the following morning I had to advise everyone that the Loon had not survived her ordeal. Receiving the call from Edmonton made my heart break. That sickening feeling in the bit of your stomach we are all familiar with.
This beautiful Loon, this fiesty lady, had the will to survive..yet the stress of delayed flights and finally the flight …… she could not recover from.
This is a tragic story in that she crossed the Rainbow Bridge, it is tragic also because there are no Wildlife Rehabilitation Facilities in the North whatsoever. At least she did not pass alone.
Yet while this story is tragic, it is also a story of collaboration, of total strangers coming together, people who genuinely cared, those that would go to whatever length it would take to give her a fighting chance. The dedication and commitment to do what could be done for her.
From the young men who found her and delivered her to me, their mother who called me, to the vast network who responded so quickly to my Urgent Appeal for help, to the Wildlife Rehab experts with whom I spoke numerous time, to the airline willing to fly her to where she needed to be, the officials who issued her permits for transport, and the many who emailed me wishing her good health and the very best on her journey.
I remain in awe of this amazing group of people, brought together by a Loon in trouble. To each and everyone, I owe a Thank You. All of you are amazing, all of you are very special.
Special thanks to:
Rescuer: Brent who cared enough to rescue her and bring her to me.
Mom: Edith who called me.
Holly: Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton who received the Loon in Edmonton, arranged for special permits, and who cared for her immediately upon her arrival in Edmonton
Canadian Wildlife Services who received the Loon in Yellowknife and ensured she made her connecting flight to Edmonton
GNWT – ENR who issued the permits and flew them to me from Fort Smith, NT
Mountainaire Avion Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in B.C. for their fast response and excellent care advise
And thanks to all of you that came together, individuals and organizations elsewhere in Canada, too many to name.
Rest in Peace
You will not be forgotten

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The AtHoc company mass notification system is being installed Marine Corps wide as a means to alert personnel of any danger or possible threat that may be present.
The AtHoc company mass notification system is being installed Marine Corps wide as a means to alert personnel of any danger or possible threat that may be present.
According to Kert Lang, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) operations officer, if there is a situation where mass notification is necessary, the AtHoc system is designed to alert 100 percent of the population of the affected area in less than 10 minutes.
�The AtHoc system is net-based and able to communicate the emergency message through a number a different channels,� said Lang.
One of the ways it will notify the population of the threat is by sending a pop-up message to all Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) computers in the affected area that must be acknowledged.
�With the initiation of the AtHoc system, the information of Marines, Department of Defense (DOD) employees and dependents will be entered into the mass notification system,� said Lang. �Not only will this system notify via NMCI computers but also through calls and through personal email.�
The AtHoc system can also be specific about who it will notify.
�If there is an emergency or impending event that will only affect a certain area, the AtHoc system will notify only those in the potentially-affected zone,� said Lang.
�This is beneficial because those who need to know what is going on will be informed without alarming the entire population,� he added.
In the event it may be necessary, the system will also be able to utilize the internal and external audio speakers throughout Marine Corps Air Station New River.
An email regarding further instruction has already been sent out to all section staff noncommissioned officers, officers and DOD employees, said Gunnery Sgt. Casondra A. Smith, H&HS AtHoc operator.
�Our hope is to have 100 percent completion of all the units on the air station by Nov. 20,� said Smith. �This new mass notification system will be a great tool to aid in informing the installation communities of impending dangers or severe weather threats.�


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Tomatoes can be challenging for the Louisiana gardener, since the area's summer heat waves cause irregular growth in plants. Gardeners can mitigate this effect by choosing from Louisiana State University's recommended tomato planting varieties. These types include Better Boy, Big Beef, Champion, Amelia, Carolina Gold, Juliet, Sweet Million, Roma and Elfin. The most heat-resistant varieties Lousiana State University recommends are Florida 91, Phoenix, Sun Leaper, Sun Chaser, Sunmaster, Solar Fire and Talladega.
Wait for the right time of year to plant. Louisiana residents can plant tomato transplants from March 1 to May 1 or from July 1 to August 15.
Prepare the soil in your garden bed by turning it over with a trowel to loosen it. Remove and discard any weeds, sticks or stones that have made their way into the garden bed.
Dig 6-inch deep holes for your tomato transplants using a small shovel. Remove tomato transplants from the plastic containers and massage the root ball with your fingers to break it apart. Place the plant in the hole and cover over with dirt.
Deep planting helps protect tomatoes against summer heat. Spacing between plants varies by cultivar, but the University of Illinois notes that most varieties require 15 to 25 inches between plants.
Water the newly planted tomatoes until the ground is saturated.
Water tomato plants every other day in the morning, to start. Morning watering helps keep the tomato plants cool during Louisiana's hot days. If the plants seem to need more water, as evidenced by dry soil and wilting leaves, increase watering to daily.
Scatter pine straw or mulch in the garden at the base of the tomato plants to help the soil retain moisture. Place tomato cages around tomato plants to provide support to growing plants, pushing the cage at least 1 inch into the soil.
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'Leaves of three, let them be.' That old advice still holds true. Poison ivy and poison oak feature three leaflets on one stem. Both plants are common causes of a red, itchy rash consisting of small bumps, blisters or swelling. The best way to prevent the rash is to avoid contact with poison ivy and other poisonous plants. If you're hiking or walking outdoors, stay on cleared paths. Wear long pants, socks and shoes to help protect your skin.
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Indoor Rock Climbing Wall Ladder
This is the inside of a children's play area in our basement (read the full post on The Castle HERE). It is a two-story castle with a trap door on the second floor. There is one small problem though, how do the kids get up to the second story with out climbing on the trim?
We considered building a ladder but that seemed like a lot of work and could take up a lot of space in this small area. I even bought an old aluminum pool ladder from ReStore for $2 but it stuck out quite far and ended up re-donating it. That is when I came up with the rock wall ladder. I had my own vision for the space and thankfully my husband went along with my crazy idea once again. We started at Home Depot (we like their lumber better) and went to their "project" lumber section. We found a piece of laminated pine that would need to be trimmed slightly. It was under $24 and I planned on painting it to match the inside of the castle. We measured, cut it down to size and routed the edges (not a necessary step, but it gives a nice finished look).
We did a dry fit in the space and it fit perfect. I also decided that I liked the look of the natural wood and decided not to paint it.
I sanded down the entire piece of wood in preparation to lay several coats of water based urethane.
Then we laid out the rock wall grips that I ordered HERE from Amazon (I searched a ton of different holds. I wanted some that were like the ones on our outdoor play-set nice and large for little fingers and toes to grab. There were others that design wise were better looking but it turns out they were tiny and for expert climbers). Once we knew where we wanted them, we marked them on the wood with a pencil. Then I set the wood up on mugs and Justin pre-drilled two holes for each hold.
Then with a wrench, Justin tightened the bolts into place. NOTE: the bolts that came with these holds were meant to be screwed into nuts, so we replaced them with some we purchased at Lowe's that could just be screwed in. Then we lifted it and took it downstairs.
Using a stud finder Justin located the best palaces to secure the wood rock wall.
Four screws were drilled into the wood, some even fit under the grips (we just unscrewed the necessary grips, secured the wood to the wall and re-installed the grips.
Then for the ultimate challenge, my 3-year-old. Could he climb it?
YES HE CAN! I love that this rock wall takes up virtually NO space in our play castle, and it was WAY easy to build! The kids love climbing "inside" and I'm glad that I didn't paint the wood, it gives it a fun modern look.
Do your kids like to climb? Where would you put a rock wall?
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Orlando (1992)
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Orlando (1992), The gender ambiguous title character is played with sensitive quietude by Tilda Swinton. The story starts amid the rule of the maturing Queen Elizabeth I (Quentin Crisp, in a whimsical turn, reviewing his The Naked Civil Servant). Ruler Elizabeth likes the appealing youthful Orlando and searches out his sexual favours. Consequently, Elizabeth gifts him a vast domain, summoning him, "Don't blur, don't shrink, don't develop old."


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At Florida Medical Clinic, our obstetrics and gynecology department provides comprehensive care for women at all stages of their lives, from their teenage years through pregnancies and beyond. We offer standard OB/GYN services, such as preventive screenings, well-woman checkups, contraceptive prescriptions, and pre- and post-natal care, as well as a wide range of specialty services for less frequently seen gynecological complications.
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Once you receive a new obstetrical or gynecological treatment, it is added to your digital medical record so that any other providers you see within the Florida Medical Clinic network in the future can easily find and review it. This allows for seamless communication between all of our medical professionals and enhanced convenience for you. Even years down the road, all of your records will still be easily accessible within our system.
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Chanukah Menu
Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah! SO SO SO excited it's finally here. Although, in all honesty I have been celebrating Chanukah since August, no joke. Between preparing for the Chanukah issue of the magazine and shooting a Chanukah themed pilot for PBS, before the first candle I have already made latkes 3 times, fried donuts twice, baked Chanukah cookies with the kiddies once, lit the menorah as a family, wrapped presents, and washed my clothes and sheital to rid them of the smell of fried oil that is the holiday. Now that it's finally here, for real, I almost need someone to pinch me to prove it - although I'll settle for opening some presents.
As is customary for the holiday we do dairy every night. Why you ask? I told you last year. You don't remember? Read here. So to update my repertoire I've got some new dishes for your Chanukah parties.
Zucchini Latkes with a Tzatziki Sauce: Fried but super low carb!
Pumpkin Baked Penne: Because I love pumpkin, because I can't help myself and because I have a bunch of leftover cans in the cupboard from Thanksgiving.
Lemon and White Wine Broiled Sole: A light delicate dish to balance all else at this meal
Greek Salad with Feta, Garlic Croutons and Lemon Oregano Dressing: Because I think about the Greeks over this holiday and although we defeated them no reason to ignore their wonderful contributions to the culinary world, hence the salad and Tzatziki sauce above.
Maple Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese and Chives: Sweet and savory and so simple! I really do love this recipe. .
Nutella Banana Egg Rolls: Cause I am sick of donuts and nutella is divine and I saw a similar idea in the Rachael Ray magazine and I thought "MUST HAVE THIS NOW!"
Hope you agree!
Happy Chanukah!


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Fannie Mae
Housing bounced back in 2012, as did Fannie Mae. The government-controlled mortgage giant posted record profits of $17.2 billion and made it through the year -- the first since 2008 -- without new government bailout funds. That's because housing prices jumped 8% last year while delinquencies continued to fall. It's a turnaround story so rosy that CEO Tim Mayopoulos expects Fannie Mae to be "profitable for the foreseeable future," and the government projects it will actually benefit from the bailout it gave the mortgage giant by 2023. (The entity has paid back $35.6 billion of $116 billion so far). The outlook has left some observers wondering whether this year's fortunes will erode ambitions -- borne out of the financial crisis -- to overhaul the agency.


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Ace Tennis Coaching & Academy
Ace Tennis Coaching & Academy delivers our comprehensive coaching programme with a team of LTA qualified professional coaches.
In addition to termly coaching courses and daytime groups for adults and juniors, individual and small group coaching can also be arranged.
Our junior programme helps children progress through the Mini-tennis levels to the full game and what we hope will be a lifetime of enjoying tennis, whatever level they reach.
Ace also has a performance programme called Ace Academy. This is for talented, committed and aspiring players.
Ace provides a range of coaching services to schools, hotels, other clubs and players with disabilities. We offer 2-5 day tennis breaks, plus kids tennis parties when our coaches provide fun activities followed by party food in conjunction with the Courtside Café.


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Education & Employment (E2)
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth has developed a new and innovative program for youth and young adults seeking to gain their high school equivalency while being offered paid work experience at the same time. E-Squared (E2) specifically targets displaced youth in Tarrant County who are out of school, aged 16-24, and that are experiencing barriers to employment and education. The E-Squared Program will provide high school equivalency preparation courses taught by a state certified Fort Worth ISD instructor, paid work experience funded by Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, individualized mentoring and coaching, life and job readiness courses, as well as connections to further employment and education opportunities.
By providing comprehensive and person-centered assessment, training, and employment services to each participant, Goodwill of Fort Worth will assist youth and young adults experiencing barriers to education and unemployment to overcome the need for public benefits and join the workforce.
Enrollment is ongoing and the program provides assistance Monday thru Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. For more information please call 817-332-7866 X2104 or x2040, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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DescriptionOur Terra Canis puppy food contains a higher percentage of powdered eggshell so that puppies get enough natural calcium in the growth phase. In addition to the fresh ingredients, pollen and seaweed supply the body with natural vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, essential amino acids, and unsaturated fatty acids. The proportion of gluten-free grains is very low at 0 to 6% and does thus not burden the digestive process. The tastiest prerequisites for joyfully discovering the world!Our wet food meals are made in a food-processing facility, a Munich traditional butchery. Only ingredients of human-grade quality are used. Apart from the fresh skeletal muscle meat, our meals also contain heart – hearts are muscular hollow organs and are also counted among muscle meat – as well as a low quantity of nutrient-rich liver. Furthermore, there are over 20 different types of vegetables, fruits, and herbs in our meals.Feeding pregnant or lactating dogsA dog's pregnancy lasts approx. 65 days. During the first half of this time, high-quality feeding must be ensured. Appropriate products include meals of our classic and grain-free line.As from the second half of the pregnancy, the dog's energy needs increase. Therefore, we recommend feeding puppy food from this point of time until the puppies are weaned.Complete food for dogs.
CompositionLamb heart (23%), lamb muscle meat (15%), lamb lung (14%), courgette (18%), carrot, natural rice, low-fat yoghurt (4%), fennel (2%), pumpkin seed flour (1%), linseed oil, eggshell powder (0.8%), codliver oil (0.5%), brewer's yeast, seaweed, basil, rose hip, mineral clay, pollen
Additives: diatomaceous earth: 1.4 g/kg
Meat : vegetables/fruit/herbs : natural rice : other raw ingredients = 52% : 36% : 5% : 7%
Analytic ConstituentsProtein: 7.7%, fat content: 6.5%, crude fibre: 1.8%, crude ash: 1.1%, moisture: 77.7%
MJ/kg: 4.7*
* as per estimating equation exhibit 4/2 German feed regulation – last update 08/2018
Feeding RecommendationDog's current weight - Feeding recommendation/day:(Puppy/growing young dog)1,5 - 5kg 150 - 500g5 - 10kg 500 - 800g10 - 20kg 800 - 1200g20 - 30kg 1200 - 1600gFeeding recommendation for a pregnant or lactating dog:5 kg 200 - 300g10kg 400 - 600g20kg 800 - 1200g30kg 1200 - 1800gApproximate values to be adjusted to your dog's individual circumstances (exercise area, activity level, breed, metabolism, time of year).We recommend regular weight checks and a growth curve from the vet.
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Questo cibo è davvero eccezionale niente a che vedere con i soliti patè si vede proprio la carne macinata e si distinguono gli altri ingredienti. Da quando il mio piccolo mangia queste pappe non ha più problemi al pancino. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo. Non li lascio più.


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Last month I sent along a list of some of my top suggestions for saving on taxes before the ball dropped in NYC. This month, I'm looking ahead on your behalf and sending along some of the best New Year's Resolutions I have found for jump-starting your income for 2013. There are a million ideas out there yet these seem to be simple steps to achieve financial success.
Resolution # 1 Get Fit
It's a world-wide resolution every January 1: Time to get fit. Yet in this particular case, I'm talking about taking a good look at the shape of your finances. Are you spending more than you're bringing home? If so, time for a check-up. In an effort to keep things simple, I suggest you make this easy on yourself and create a spending log and document every penny that goes out of your pocket for the first two months of the year. This will give you a real good birds-eye-view of what you need to do to maintain a healthy financial balance for the balance of the year.
Resolution # 2 Take Simple Steps to Save
If you're spending more than what you're bringing home, you're not alone. At this point you have two options: reduce your expenses on the items that you can truly live without (even if it's just for a month or so) or find an additional avenue for increasing your income. Let's take the first option: cutting back on simple pleasures. You don't have to approach this concept at a level that will keep you from a good night's rest. Take small steps. Maybe you don't really need that extra latte everyday or fresh flowers for the weekend. Perhaps you can live without a few extra beers at the local brewery every Monday night. You'll be surprised at how simple pleasures like these can make a substantial difference in your spending patterns; so readjust a bit and I bet you'll be amazed at the extra cash that will come your way.
Resolution # 3 Expand Your Income Horizon
I am not suggesting you get two jobs or become involved in multi-level marketing programs. What I am suggesting is that you look around to see if you have a skill that others may need? Are you a handy-man? Enjoy woodworking? Do you love to cook? As the economy has started to truly challenge all of us, it has fueled a whole new revolution for entrepreneurs. It's not uncommon for men and women to promote their 'other talents' while networking with friends, family and acquaintances. Don't be shy; strut your talents and you make be surprised to hear that someone will pay you for what you love to do best.
Resolution #4 Follow The "Best Buy" Craze
So it takes a little work – yet the end result is worth the effort. The world of technology has spurred a huge surge in the "battle of the bonuses buys and coupon cash" craze that marketing pros are using 24/7 to get you to their online stores. Before you make an important purchase – be it a new car, new coat or new set of tools; do your homework. Use those search engines and key in the words "Best Deals", "Best Buys", before the name of the item that you have in mind. I know for a fact that these deals are there for you to abuse so get savvy and save!
Resolution # 5 Face Up To Your Finances
Saving money, or finding new ways to make money, can be difficult topics to talk about yet the more you talk about it, the more it becomes instilled in your mind and daily life. When you keep your New Year's Resolution in front of you, you will be surprised how it can become a subliminal culture that you'll want to keep for years to come. So be brave. Look at your finances in the face and move forward to healthier new you this year, and in years to come.
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At this moment in time, there is a decrease in the popularity of jailbreaking, considering the fact that no new jailbreak has been released for iOS 9.2 until now, regardless of the fact that the operating system has been out for a couple of months. On Monday, Apple released the newest version of their operating system, the iOS 9.3.3.
However, it seems like an Italian hacker known by the name of Luca Todesco has actually managed to break into an iPod Touch running iOS 9.3.3 and install Cydia. This tease has encouraged jailbreak teams to take things even more seriously, as there's definitely a bug that can be exploited in order to get access to the devices.
In the past, Luca Todesco did something similar, when he showed another jailbroken device, just a couple of days after the respective operating system was released by Apple. Just like the last time, he managed to jailbreak the software extremely fast, as iOS 9.3.3 beta 1 was released yesterday!
Unfortunately, there are chances that nothing will materialize and that he will not release the software used to the public. In fact, it seems like the Italian hacker is just teasing the device to show off his skills, rather than do more about it and help the public gain more access to their iOS devices.
Based on everything that has been outlined so far, what do you personally think about the iOS 9.3.3 beta 1 jailbreak tease? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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My wife and I moved upstate when we retired from our former jobs: I from newspaper reporting on poor people's crimes, and she from event planning for rich people's weddings. We had an idea to take our savings and walk away, like two tired gamblers who know enough to understand that they've finally won all they're good for.
We were in our sixties; we had the money, mostly Anna's, and we had the ambition to do nothing for a while. We planned to homestead, live simply and practice doing without––Anna would grow her own vegetables and I had half–baked dreams of writing a crime novel in all of my newfound free time. I was from the city, but she was from a smaller town in Massachusetts and she had begun to say, after nearly forty years of urban living, that she couldn't help feeling frayed and sooty, unraveling at the edges there. She felt like an imposter, although I disagreed: Anna was so full of grace that she could fit in anywhere. But she said she was coming undone, and needed to get back to what mattered, and that's why we moved.
We left in October, imagining scenes of red and gold trees, short hikes and crisp air. Yes, we were done then; we congratulated ourselves on our homey values, our clarity of vision. We did the packing hurriedly, and within weeks we were decorating a drafty nineteenth century house set between two dairy farms on the outskirts of a podunk town near the Canadian border. I should admit that we were both enchanted at first. Our house was at the edge of the woods, and if that wasn't enough, there was a stream that ran by, a babbling brook, if you will. Periodically, Anna would stop unpacking a box and run toward the window, whispering "Look! A finch!" or "Look! A deer!" and we would hold our breath, watching this majestic, fabled creature explore our new backyard. If she didn't know the name of the animal, she would motion for me to get a field guide, and she would frantically look it up, repeating the name under her breath seven times: Grosbeak, Grosbeak, Grosbeak, Grosbeak, Grosbeak, Grosbeak, Grosbeak. Committing our new home to her memory.
She started buying things I had never seen her buy before: paintings of outdoor scenes, for example, as opposed to the abstract art we'd had in our loft apartment. The walls, she painted yellow. She purchased gardening equipment of course, and set to work, but perhaps the oddest thing was her new obsession with baskets. I found baskets holding kitchen supplies, baskets full of flowers, baskets of potpourri. I finally noticed enough to ask her where the baskets were from, and, delighted, she told me they were Amish, bought at a small stand down the road where a woman sat for a few hours on Fridays and Saturdays, her horse tied to a tree nearby. It was so lovely, she said, and she did adore the woman. To tell the truth, we were as much fascinated by the Amish then as we were the deer and the finches. On the paved road in front of our house, the same road where logging trucks rumbled past at odd hours, Amish families would ride in their horse-drawn buggies, like some vision from history, seeming almost black and white in comparison with the rest of the new and vibrant world.
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The 3rd annual Tacoma Bike Swap will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm at the University of Puget Sound Memorial Fieldhouse, located on the corner of N. 11th and Union Avenue. This is a great event, with a wide range of bicycles and related merchandise. We've seen everything from 1970's European road bikes to "tricked out" contraptions that wouldn't look out of place in a music video. The swap draws individuals looking to sell a set of wheels and well-stocked bike shops.
We have been informed that there is still plenty of vendor space available, but the time to secure your space is now. You can find out more here. The organizers would like to remind you that if you'd like to sell 1 or 2 bikes, all you need to do is lock them to the corral at the venue with a tag informing potential buyers of your phone number.
Highlights of the Bike Swap include:
- $7 adult and children's helmets and free helmet fittings with Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Center for Childhood Safety.
- Free Intro to Bike Maintenance with REI at 11:30AM and 12:15PM.
- Free flat repairs by Tacoma Bike
- Bike registration in a national data base
Warmer weather is approaching, and you're going to want to experience it on a bike. And don't forget – Bike to Work Week is coming up fast!
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BRENTWOOD — Embattled Rockingham County Attorney Jim Reams retired Tuesday, eliminating the need for an August trial to remove him from office.
The tentative agreement with Rockingham County Commissioners includes a lump-sum $42,000 payout that's equal to his salary through the rest of the year when his term expires. County commissioners are expected to formally approve the agreement today.
Commissioner Kevin Coyle, a longtime Reams critic, said he's relieved the episode is over.
"It's been such a distraction," he said. "The office is in not great shape and needs someone to come in and lead it, and hopefully in the next election we can get that person."
The N.H. Attorney General's Office began investigating Reams last October after receiving a complaint about workplace discrimination. Reams and his top deputy were suspended in early November, and a day later state and federal agents raided his office inside the Rockingham County Courthouse.
The investigation later uncovered evidence of financial mismanagement, gender discrimination and other ethical lapses, Attorney General Joseph Foster said Tuesday.
"Reams failed to comply with his legal and ethical obligations to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence to defense counsel in connection with a criminal prosecution, mismanaged fines due the county, and made material misrepresentations to the county commissioners when the mismanagement was discovered," he said in a statement.
Reams was not charged with a crime, and a judge allowed him to return to work in late April pending a trial to formally remove him from office. Foster said that petition for removal is now moot.
Reams, a Hampton Republican first elected in 1999, announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election to a ninth term.
He opted for early retirement to spare members of the county attorney's office the stress of having to testify against their boss, his attorney Michael Ramsdell said.
"He took early retirement to save people in the Rockingham County Attorney's Office the tumult of having to be witnesses in a trial in August," Ramsdell said, adding that Reams expected to prevail at trial.
Four Republicans and one Democrat are vying to succeed Reams. The state primary is Sept. 9.
State law allows the Rockingham County legislative delegation to appoint a temporary replacement. Should the delegation choose not do to so, or fail to agree on a candidate, Foster said he's prepared to appoint an interim county attorney to serve through the November election.


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Architectural ironmongery, the manufacturer and wholesale distribution of items made from Iron, Steel, Aluminium, brass and other metals as well as plastic is the basic need of different buildings – whether they are residential, commercial, skyscrapers or any kind of other.
They are the bunch of things and accessories (hardware) required for various purposes like installation of doors with frames, windows, and various other things. If you are looking for a new range of Architectural ironmongery, you have come at the right place.
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Outdoor symbolic ceremony among the secret wood
My first destination wedding at Villa Pianciani was few years ago. Since that moment, I fell in love with this wonderful venue! In fact it's definitely one of the ideal venue for a destination wedding in Umbria. Villa Pianciani is based very close to Spoleto as well as Perugia and Assisi.
It's an incredible responsibility take wedding photos for an event like this. Indeed, Juliette and Gus are both artists. Every time it is an honor being choose by artist and photographers for me.
The ceremony was planned outdoor, in the secret wood inside Villa Pianciani area. Here, in the afternoon, falls an amazing warm light that draws soft lines with the shadows of the trees.
This place is magical. The skillfully Nicoletta de Santis, the flower designer has decorated the ancient staircase of the wood. All the guests enjoyed the amazing art work!
Villa Pianciani outdoor wedding
There is a truly intimate atmosphere inside the Secret Wood and you can feel it when you enter.
The bride and the father walks slowly in the middle of the woods with relatives and friends on the sides.
Usually the outdoor wedding ceremony is not very long in order to permits to all to enjoy the party and the company of friends.
After the ceremony, waiting for dinner time, we returned to the secret woods to take a small couple photographs session.
There is an incredible light among the ancient trees. For me it's every time a wonderful and inspiring experience.
Villa Pianciani has one of the most powerful view over Spoleto I know. In the night time is an eye catching landscape. The cutting of the cake has this unusual, awesome background.
During a previous wedding at Villa Pianciani, I took an infrared shot of Spoleto in a very particular atmosphere conditions. I'll post soon an article on this blog on this infrared shot.


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There's poker and there's Atari and never the twain shall meet—or shall they? This is the ultimate in home rumpus room decor: stripped down, plexiglassed Atari 2600 with joysticks out at every corner of the hexagonal table decorated with Q-Bert and that long-forgotten classic, Space Penis vs. the Clap, pictured here. Get this—it all works!
Reader Niles took 6 months to build this beast out of old Atari parts. My favorite thing is that the chip holders on each side are made of busted-up 2600 case tops. Folk art + video game obsession = FUN!
Atari poker table w/ integrated Atari 2600 game system [Ebay]


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Fayemi shuts market commissioned by Fayose
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has ordered the closure of the new Oja Oba market built by his predecessor, Ayodele Fayose over alleged structural defects.
A part of the new market had been allocated by the former governor before leaving the office in October. But Fayemi said those to who shops have been allocated will be refunded by the government.
"A structural evaluation of the complex shows that some considerable construction work would be required to fix the inherent structural defects which have made the building unsafe for use," Fayemi's spokesman Olayinka Oyebode said in a statement on Thursday.
"As this process would take some time, the Governor has therefore directed that the process of allocation of shops be stopped immediately," he added.
But Fayose before leaving office on October 11 urged "Fayemi to deploy the N327 million kept in bank by his administration to complete the new Oja Oba market for the use of Ekiti traders."
However, the state governor said it discovered during an inspection that the market complex was not ready for use because of structural defects.
"The Governor also directed that all subscribers with proofs of payment for shops in the market should be refunded," Oyebode said.
He, therefore, stated that "the Ministries of Works and Commerce are to work out a seamless process for the refund."
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10 December 2007
Subject: About fake FIR against Human Rights Defender and Death Threat.
I Dr. Lenin, son of Mr. Surendra Nath, resident of SA 4/2A, Daulatpur, within the jurisdiction of Cantonment Police Station, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh wish to inform you the following. I am a Human Rights Defender and also a member of District Vigilance Committee on Bonded Labour. I am also the convener of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights, working on human rights issues in Uttar Pradesh. I work on issues of Hunger / Starvation and deaths due to hunger. Due to this, the state government has ordered an investigation, raising false accusations against me and my organisation; and antisocial elements are issuing death threat to me.
The village-head of Belwa of Badagaon administrative block, filed First Information Report [FIR] against me at Phoolpur Police Station under the section – 505 B on 9 th December, 2007 [crime number 356/07]. In this FIR, the village-head Mr. Rajendar Thiwari has made false allegations that I am delivering anti-state leactures and my staff and myself were taking nude photographs of the villagers. Earlier I had filed a case against Mr. Thiwari. I filed this as a member of the District Vigilance Committee on Bonded Labour. This case was registered as FIR 92/2002, charge sheet number 117/2002, as crime number 114/2002 dated 23 April 2002. This case is still in court. Court has issued a warrant against him and he still wanted by the court. But this man has now filed an FIR against us at the Phoolpur Police Station and the policemen did not arrest him. It is very clear that the district administration, the state government and the anti Dalit forces are working jointly for eliminating our work in the state.
Additionally in 2005 when Mr. Satyanarayan Giri was contesting the Panchayath election against Mr. Thiwari, Mr. Tiwari's friend Mr. Ramasray Singh abused me and threatened me with death. In this incident I filed an application to the Senior Superintendent of Police [SSP] Varanasi, on 6 th August 2005 by registered post. I requested the SSP to save my life. On 9th August 2005 Hong based regional human rights group, the Asian Human Rights Commission [AHRC] issued an Urgent Appeal and then the police registered FIR against him as Crime 117/05 under section 504, 506 Indian Penal Code. This case is still pending in court. In this case three Rapporteurs from the UN has written to the central government expressing concern about my case.
On 4th December 2007 I was in Delhi participating in a programme jointly organised by the National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights [NCDHR] and the National Human Rights Commission of India. While I was in Delhi, I again received death threats on my cell phone 9935599333 at about 4.30 – 4.42 pm on 4th December, 2007. The call was from Varanasi and the caller said "…if you raise the issue of starvation and hunger death then you must be killed…". After this, again the AHRC issued an urgent appeal on 4 th December 2007. After returning to Varanasi on 6th December 2007 I filed petition by registered post to the SSP requesting to save me and protect my properties. I am writing for your kind notice that a baby from village Bhaisanare of District Jaunpur named Mukesh aged 4 years who was suffering from Grade IV malnutrition. When this news was reported in the media the Member of Parliament Mr. Rahul Gandhi brought the baby to the All India Institute of Medical IIMS. He admitted the baby in the hospital and after this the Chief Minister Ms. Mayawathi organised a press conference and made some false allegations against our organisation.
That is why I want to inform you that the situation is very sensitive and keeping notice of afore said things, a judicial process must be held in any action taken upon these issues. I am afraid that at any time the administration and the government might kill me and try to make fake cases against me. This is why I am praying to you to please take all necessary actions to protect my right to life and also that of the activists associated with me.
I am most obliged to you.
With warm regards,
1. Ms. Veena Kumari
District Magistrate
Varanasi, Kachahari, Uttar Pradesh
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Pascual Announces Run For District 8 School Committee
The following is an announcement submitted by the candidate, per the Framingham Source election policy. As per the policy, the statement is published below as submitted. The photo was submitted to Source by the candidate.
FRAMINGHAM – Gloria Pascual is a candidate for the Framingham School Committee, running to help Framingham support all our children. She believes that the entire community benefits from excellent schools, and she wants to be at the table to ensure that every student receives the resources and support he or she needs to learn, grow, and be successful.
As Framingham transitions to a city, parents are expressing concerns over equity of services, the need for staff diversity, and increasing class sizes. As a member of the School Committee, Gloria will advocate for evidence-based programming, strategic planning, equitable policies and curriculum, developing strategies for hiring diverse staff members, and maintaining smaller class sizes to benefit all our students.
Gloria Pascual was born and raised in Cambridge, MA, and attended UMass Boston, where she received her Master's in Applied Sociology. She also has a Graduate Certificate from the BU School of Social Work, and is the mother of a Framingham Public School graduate and current student.
Gloria has over 15 years of experience working with senior executives in healthcare, advocating for people of all ages and abilities. She is a champion for culturally competent health care and special education.
She currently serves as Director of Community Relations and Volunteer Services at MetroWest Medical Center, the largest health care system between Worcester and Boston.
Her professional areas of expertise are:
Legal/regulatory, ethical issues, workforce diversity and equal employment opportunity
Human Resource diversity and talent management
Conflict resolution and developing mutual agreements
Overseeing the operations of multi-site facilities and working with an array of staff and directors
Data analysis, interpreting information, community assessment and presenting findings
Developing quality measures according to state and federal regulations and company standards to identify trends against benchmarks
Experience working side by side with State Representatives, local officials, key stakeholders, and community members on health and education reform
Exceptional ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and meet their individual needs
Language skills: English (native) and Spanish (fluent)
Gloria's public service includes:
Framingham Town Meeting Member for District 8 (Precinct 18)
Vice President of the Standing Committee on Education,
Vice President of Framingham High School PTO
Advisory Board Member of the Framingham Public Schools Grants Committee
Chair for Framingham Coming Together for Racial Equity in Education in our Public Schools
Co-Founder of Framingham Families For Racial Equity in Education
Member of MetroWest Health Foundation Racial and Ethnic Disparities Board
Co-Chair of the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee in Cambridge 2006-2008
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Understanding Umami
In 1908, Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda coined the modern term "umami" to describe a distinct savory taste he attributed to compounds of the natural amino acid, glutamate. But for centuries before that, masters of Japanese cuisine had already understood its secrets.
Among kombu, miso, tamari, soy sauce, green tea and dozens of other staples, the sheer number of sources of umami in Japanese cuisine is staggering. But one of the purest flavors of umami is found in the dried kelp known as kombu, a staple of Japanese cuisine.


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Guest Post: My Husband, the Nurturer
by April
(April is a health educator and mother of three young children.)
"Would it hurt the kids if I went to work full-time? Do they need me at home? Should I wait until they are older? Would I miss them too much if I went to work everyday?" I've heard these words so many times, but this time it sounded different because the voice was lower. This was my husband speaking.
Women fret over this issue all the time. Most men don't. My husband isn't most men.
When my oldest daughter was born, I stopped working full-time so I could raise her. My husband did, too. For six years we have shared breadwinning and childrearing duties. The kids have their "Mommy days" (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) and their "Daddy Days" (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
The division hasn't been perfectly equal. He's better at breadwinning than I am, bringing in about two-thirds of our household income. However, while his wages are better, it's my job that comes with the benefits. I work at one of those extremely rare part-time benefitted positions.
That fact has made our lifestyle possible. I think more families would like to try an arrangement like ours, but our healthcare system forces most families to depend on employer-sponsored insurance and most employers are unwilling to insure part-time employees. I hope that as healthcare reform is implemented families will have more flexible options.
Another barrier to this lifestyle is the limited roles men have placed on them by our society. Yes, I said men. As women's rights have progressed, there are still conservative factions fighting to keep women at home, but most of society is moving towards a greater acceptance of letting women be whomever they want to be. Women might work full-time, part-time or devote all their time to their homes. Not all, but many people will applaud their decision. It seems that society at large still hasn't considered offering such options to men. I struggle to think of male role models who have made any choice other than full-time employment in mainstream media, with the exception of movies like "Mr. Mom" which just make fun of men for their supposed incompetence at household duties.
I think that is sad, because our shared child-rearing experience has had many advantages. My children have tight bonds with both parents because we both have dedicated a large portion of our time to being with them. They are also unusually flexible, adaptive and open to new experiences. Maybe that's a natural personality trait, but I suspect that a lifetime (so far) of spending every other day with a person whose approach to daily activities is different than the person who was in charge the day before may be contributing to that. My husband can truly empathize with me about the less rewarding aspects of staying at home with the children (cleaning, potty-training, searching for missing shoes, etc.) because he also devotes much of his time to these tasks. Every other day, we both get the opportunity to leave housework aside and pursue our other interests.
As much as we have liked both working part-time, it may be coming to an end now. Work has been getting busier for my husband, and his employer is considering changing his position to full-time. My husband has been looking at other part-time options, but in this economy, these other options could be riskier than staying where he is.
Regardless of what happens with his career now, he will always be a wonderful dad. I am grateful for his bravery in spending the last six years on a road less traveled (at least, less traveled by people of his own gender). Even if he does go back to the traditional fatherly role of full-time work, I know he will never become one of those dads who doesn't know the name of his daughter's kindergarten teacher or where his wife keeps the cleanser. Love you, honey. Happy Father's Day.


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Here's a taste of Flight of the Conchords.
The first season of their HBO show is genius.
Flight of the Conchords
Here's a taste of Flight of the Conchords.
Here's a taste of Flight of the Conchords.
The first season of their HBO show is genius.
I gave up after two minutes because it didn't make me laugh.
When do they get funny?
Didn't do anything for me. Maybe I'm dead.
Old people.
All the videos are funnier within the context of the show. Every song is a different genre and the productions values are impressive. The first time I watched the show, I didn't know what to think of it. Like "The Wire," it didn't sink in right away, but once it did, it quickly became the funniest show I'd ever seen. I've watched each episode from the first season at least 3 times now, and I laugh out loud every time. The only show I've laughed at as much is the UK "The Office."
The first season was so good, I don't know how they could beat it. And so far in the second season, they haven't.
They're an acquired taste, to be sure, but they're pretty funny. You can listen to the songs and think, "Huh, not bad," and get on with your life, but you can also listen carefully to the lyrics and crack up when you figure out what they're saying. (I can't see either video because I'm at work and it's blocked, but if neither of them are "Business Time" then Jody, you need to see that one.)
Jody… I love the reversal there! So funny! The more someone tries to explain and justify humour, the less funny it is… Someone saying "I don't get it" sucks the life out of telling the joke.
Phillip… ignore him. You're only feeding his sinister plan.


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A pedestrian was fatally hit by a motorist who fled the scene Saturday in Dundalk, Baltimore County police said.
Ronny Parsley, 43, of no fixed address, was killed in the collision at North Point and Charlesmont roads, police say. Police responded to the scene just after midnight, and Parsley was taken to Bayview Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigators are searching for a white truck with damage to the front, but do not know the vehicle's make or model. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-307-2020.
Due to incorrect information provided by police, a previous version of this story misspelled the victim's first name. The Baltimore Sun regrets the error.


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One of the most charming places to have a wedding in Charleston is at the William Aiken House. This property is one of the most recognizable historic sites in all of Charleston. The William Aiken House was first built in 1807 by a local builder James Mackie. However, by 1827 the house was acquired by a South Carolina House of Representatives member William Aiken. Aiken was also president of the historic South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company before he died in 1831.
The amazing three story house showcases many design elements of the Victorian era as well as architectural elements common of the Federal period and Greek Revival eras. The outside of the home is made of brick and covered with stucco that has been painted yellow. The south side of the property features a two story Doric double piazza and a pediment at the attic level. A second wing was added to
the property in 1833 that now features historic antiques and museum pieces as well as large expansive rooms each painted in different colors. These amazing rooms are the perfect setting for an eloquent event or lavish wedding and provide a perfect setting for guests to explore and mingle.
Tucked away on the west side of the property, the Carriage House holds two William Aiken House guest suites for visitors of the property to stay. These roomsfeature a large master bedroom and bath, a kitchenette, living room and dining room, access to a quite and quaint bluestone courtyard, and feature exquisite views of some of the oldest magnolia trees on the Charleston peninsula. These rooms also feature WIFI for the well connected bride or traveler.
What makes the William Aiken House so perfect for hosting your wedding is it is one of the few places located in the heart of downtown Charleston that provides an open area for your ceremony but also give you the privacy needed for an intimate affair. The courtyard sits right off of King Street but remains secluded from the busy street by a cast iron fence and large garden shrubs. Furthermore, no other property in Charleston can offer you and your guests so many interesting and magnificent rooms available under one roof. You literally could have your cocktail hour, first dance, cake cutting, and dinner each in different rooms throughout the night. Pair this up with an amazing outside courtyard for your entertainment and you have a perfect wedding setting. If your guests care to venture out after the festivities, they are already right downtown as well. A Charleston William Aiken House Wedding can be one of the most amazing times in your life!
The William Aiken House is located at 456 King Street at the corner of King and Ann Streets.
Here are some other articles you will find helpful:
- The Essential Things You Need When Planning a Wedding
- Charleston Plantation Weddings
- Photography Tips for Normal People When at Special Events
- Things You Should Know When Hiring a Wedding Photographer
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By Staff Sgt. Austin L. Thomas, JFHQ-NCR/MDW Public AffairsApril 3, 2017
The 911th Technical Rescue Engineering Company (TREC) conducted platoon validation with interagency partners March 19 - April 2 at the Center for National Response in Gallagher, West Virginia.
"The 911th trains on five different technical rescue disciplines," said Capt. Brittany Clark, commander, 911th TREC. "Rope rescue, confined space, structural collapse, trench, and mine and tunnel rescue. At this facility our rescuers can practice all of them."
The 911th TREC is comprised of combat engineers, firefighters, horizontal and vertical construction engineers and various support military occupational specialties who receive training and certification as rescue technicians and mine rescuers. They are on a short response time to deploy anywhere in the National Capital Region.
"Balancing completion of mission and rest is one of the biggest challenges," said 1st Lt. Grace Andrews, executive officer, 911th TREC. "Oftentimes rescuers try and push through when they are physically and mentally depleted, but another team is standing by ready to relieve them and complete the mission faster because they are more rested."
During the two week validation, each platoon rotated through for five days.
One scenario, which took about 12 hours to complete, included rescuing victims from a collapsed parking garage.
"3rd platoon's validation exercise took place at Memorial Tunnel," said Clark. "They were given a scenario to clear and rescue high value targets from a collapsed parking garage, with victims trapped underneath large amounts of rubble, and in vehicles."
Memorial Tunnel is an old 2800 foot highway tunnel that cuts through the mountains. It is no longer used and has been converted into a training facility.
The rescue teams were comprised of members of 911th, The Old Guard's Rescue Support Platoon, Fort Belvoir Fire Department and Firefighters from Henrico County Division of Fire.
The Center for National Response is an operational component of the Joint Interagency Training and Education Center (JITEC), a National Guard training activity operated by the Chief, National Guard Bureau and the Adjutant General of West Virginia. The facility is designed to meet a wide range of weapons of mass destruction, consequence management and counterterrorism requirements for the Department of Defense, federal, state, and local organizations.
The 911th TREC, stationed at Fort Belvoir, Va. is assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion, The Army Aviation Brigade, The Military District of Washington. It is best known for its response at the Pentagon following the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
The U.S. Army Military District of Washington serves as the Army Forces Component and core staff element of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region which conducts operations that deter, prevent and respond to threats aimed at the National Capital Region; and conducts world-class ceremonial musical and special events in support of our Nation's leadership.


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Thursday, March 13, 2014
ready to roll
Posted by John Wells at 8:54 PM
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2 comments:
- Rita B. said...
lookin' good. i got 4 new shoes on Trigger last weekend. that set me back a few pennies, but man, the ride is worth it.
- March 14, 2014 at 6:34 AM
- JohnnyM said...
Mighty good lookin tires. You are soon to be ready to hit the skyways
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(Milford, CT) – Adam Pleskach scored his second of the game at 2:37 of overtime to lift the AIC Yellow Jackets to a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Sacred Heart University Men's Hockey team Saturday night at the Milford Ice Pavilion.
The Yellow Jackets were awarded a five-minute power play with 1:06 left in regulation of a tie game on a major elbowing penalty to Jordan Ciccarello (New Hartford, CT). The Pioneers were spared two minutes of that power play when Eric Delong (Oakville, MB) was tripped by Neilsson Arcibal at center to prevent a shorthanded breakaway opportunity for the Pioneer captain. Arcibal would come out of the box in OT and find Pleskach with a pass from the near half boards to the far post for the one-timer and game winner.
The Pioneers opened a 2-0 in the first that they carried all the way to deep into the third. Brian Sheehan scored his seventh on the season, streaking down the left wing on a feed from Mitchell Stretch (Saskatoon, SK) for a blast under the glove-side crossbar. Neil Fachini (East Hartford, CT) picked up the secondary assist on the goal at 6:24.
Drew George (Regina, SK) gave SHU a two-goal lead at 14:27 with a quick wrist shot from the near half boards on the power play, with Jared Eng (West Vancouver, BC) picking up the first point of his college career with the assist.
AIC began their comeback at 12:53 of the third when Pleskach knocked in a rebound off a scrum in front started by a right-point shot by Rob Blanchette, with Arcibal also getting an assist. The Yellow Jackets tied it with 2:22 left on a goal awarded to Jake Williams, who snuck in the equalizer just before the net came dislodged on a shot by Blanchette following the initial shot by Mike Penny.
Steven Legatto (Kelowna, BC) took a tough-luck loss after making 36 saves and playing very well once again in net for the Pioneers.
SHU returns to the ice to take on Bentley in a home-and-home series next weekend, traveling to Watertown, MA on Friday, Feb.3 at 7:05 pm before hosting the Falcons at Webster Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 4:00 pm.


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These days, flames consume many of the earth's forests more frequently than ever before. Now, a study from Princeton University suggests that trees in traditionally fire-prone areas have a competitive edge for survival: thicker bark, which helps shield their stems from growing conflagrations.
Scientists combined data to compare 572 species of trees: where they live, their bark thickness, and how often fires occur in their area. Researchers found that bark is, on average, three times thicker in savannas — where fires are a natural part of the ecosystem — than in forests. In other words, savanna trees have adapted to cope with their surroundings. read more >>


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(By Sheila Weber | Fox News) Marriage is one of the most effective anti-poverty programs around. But far too often, government assistance programs for people with low incomes discourage marriage, because tying the knot reduces government welfare assistance payments. For … Continue reading
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Testimony of Mr. Jason Adkins to the School Safety Technical Assistance Council
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2017 Session Recap
Session is over and a budget has been created for the next biennium. Here's how key MCC legislation fared: Opportunity Scholarships left out. For the second year in a row, the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program was cut from the … Continue reading
School choice legislation fails to pass, but MCC sees 'marriage-friendly' welfare win at session's end
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The Catholic faith has long drawn attention to the serious and sinister consequences of pornography on the human soul. In 2016, for instance, the USCCB released "Create in Me a Clean Heart," a pastoral letter describing pornography's ability to distort … Continue reading


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Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress
Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most.By Mayo Clinic staff
If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace.
Anyone can practice meditation. It's simple and inexpensive, and it doesn't require any special equipment. And you can practice meditation wherever you are — whether you're out for a walk, riding the bus, waiting at the doctor's office or even in the middle of a difficult business meeting.
Understanding meditation
Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.
Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation produces a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process results in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.
Benefits of meditation
Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. And these benefits don't end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and can even improve certain medical conditions.
Meditation and emotional well-beingWhen you meditate, you clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress.
The emotional benefits of meditation include:
- Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
- Building skills to manage your stress
- Increasing self-awareness
- Focusing on the present
- Reducing negative emotions
Meditation and illnessMeditation also might be useful if you have a medical condition, especially one that may be worsened by stress. While a growing body of scientific research supports the health benefits of meditation, some researchers believe it's not yet possible to draw conclusions about the possible benefits of meditation.
With that in mind, some research suggests that meditation may help such conditions as:
- Allergies
- Anxiety disorders
- Asthma
- Binge eating
- Cancer
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Pain
- Sleep problems
- Substance abuse
Be sure to talk to your health care provider about the pros and cons of using meditation if you have any of these conditions or other health problems. In some cases, meditation can worsen symptoms associated with certain mental health conditions. Meditation isn't a replacement for traditional medical treatment. But it may be a useful addition to your other treatment.
Types of meditation
Meditation is an umbrella term for the many ways to a relaxed state of being. There are many types of meditation and relaxation techniques that have meditation components. All share the same goal of achieving inner peace.
Ways to meditate can include:
- Guided meditation. Sometimes called guided imagery or visualization, with this method of meditation you form mental images of places or situations you find relaxing. You try to use as many senses as possible, such as smells, sights, sounds and textures. You may be led through this process by a guide or teacher.
- Mantra meditation. In this type of meditation, you silently repeat a calming word, thought or phrase to prevent distracting thoughts.
- Mindfulness meditation. This type of meditation is based on being mindful, or having an increased awareness and acceptance of living in the present moment. You broaden your conscious awareness. You focus on what you experience during meditation, such as the flow of your breath. You can observe your thoughts and emotions but let them pass without judgment.
- Qi gong. This practice generally combines meditation, relaxation, physical movement and breathing exercises to restore and maintain balance. Qi gong (CHEE-gung) is part of traditional Chinese medicine.
- Tai chi. This is a form of gentle Chinese martial arts. In tai chi (TIE-chee), you perform a self-paced series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner while practicing deep breathing.
- Transcendental meditation. You use a mantra, such as a word, sound or phrase repeatedly silently, to narrow your conscious awareness and eliminate all thoughts from your mind. You focus exclusively on your mantra to achieve a state of perfect stillness and consciousness.
- Yoga. You perform a series of postures and controlled breathing exercises to promote a more flexible body and a calm mind. As you move through poses that require balance and concentration, you're encouraged to focus less on your busy day and more on the moment.
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text: Much improved by a new translation and the addition of Blake's thoughtful introduction and inspired illustrations, this witty plaint from a popular novelist and former teacher should finally find as wide an audience in the United States as it enjoys in France and the United Kingdom. In a series of loosely connected essays, Pennac recaptures the transformation from preliterate listener to eager new reader and writer that most children experience. Rightly noting that that eagerness often flickers and dies when children are left to nurture it on their own, he suggests effective means of rekindling it. He closes with a ten-point manifesto that grants readers the right to skip, dip, stop and even re-read. Adams's sprightly rendition is well matched by spot sketches portraying a range of ordinary people in acts of bookish avoidance or delight. Pennac sticks largely to European fiction for his many quotes and references, but his message is universal, and many adults—particularly those obsessed with, as Blake puts it, "tests and targets"—would benefit from absorbing it. Previously published in Canada as Better Than Life (1994). (Essays. Adult)


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A big crowd assembled to see the track's richest race of the season on Sunday when Pontefract held their final family day of 2018.
As well as the top class racing on the course, the In The Zone Family Sunday offered the racing public a chance to engage and learn a little more about the racing industry with a number of 'Zones' set up around the enclosures.
With free sweets for the kids, circus, fairground rides and pony rides, it truly was a great day out for the whole family.
The £60,000 EBF Stallions Highfield Farm Flying Fillies Stakes saw some of the country's top class fillies and mares battle it out for their chance to get that well deserved 'black type'. With two of the runners making the trip from Ireland, the race had a strong look to it.
Twelve went to post for the six furlong contest and despite a little trouble in running Castle Hill Cassie added her name to the honours list at a price of 20/1. The daughter of Casamento put in a gutsy performance to weave her way through the pack and take hold of the bridle once again when she hit the front.
It was trainer Ben Haslam's first win at Listed level and yet another win for popular syndicate owners Ontoawinner, who owned Royal Ascot winner Quiet Reflection.
Castle Hill Cassie has another entry this week at the popular Ebor Festival at York.
The course's champion jockey Daniel Tudhope was back to winning ways when partnering one of the two doubles on the card. World Order, trained by Tudhope's former boss Declan Carroll, was sent off the short priced favourite after putting in some tough performances earlier in the year.
Breaking his duck at the West Yorkshire track, the colt made all of the running to take the contest by 4½ lengths. Carroll has big hopes for this little horse with entries at Doncaster in the £300,000 Weatherbys Racing Bank Stakes and also at the Curragh in September.
Tudhope completed his double when Cray, trained by James Bethell in Middleham, made all the running over the 2m1f trip.
Trainer Kevin Ryan was also in the winners' enclosure twice during the day.
Armandihan got the ball rolling when taking the 1m4f handicap in fair style. Making all of the running, jockey Kevin Stott asked his mount to quicken in the home straight and went clear of his rivals by six lengths, denying trainer Mark Johnston a record breaking 4914th victory in the process.
Ryan completed his double when Knighted took the one mile handicap with Andrew Mullen aboard. Despite being challenged by his rivals from the home bend, the gelding really stuck his neck out to pull clear by 2 ¼ lengths.
Sir Michael Stoute does not send a horse to Pontefract for no reason and Hareeq did not disappoint. Having his first appearance on a racecourse, the colt by Derby winning sire New Approach, cost an incredible 420,000 guineas as a yearling.
He was a little green in the early stages, but showed the racing public his game and professional attitude when push came to shove by leading close home under Richard Kingscote.
Local trainer Richard Whitaker took the last race with Round The Island. Held up by jockey Phil Dennis, the gelding flew home when he saw daylight in the final furlong to win by 1 ½ lengths. Round The Island was securing his third victory at the track and clearly loves the challenges that the course provides. The next meeting at Pontefract is the 'All About The Racing Raceday' on Thursday, September 20. With a Punters Panel, a Parade Ring Pundit and Guest Racecard analysists, it is a good chance to get some inside knowledge ahead of the day's racing! Full details can be found at www.pontefract-races.co.uk


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Kangri represents the tradition of Kashmir, Kangri is used in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Kangri keeps people of J&K warm during the chilly winters.
Kangri is designed by using flexible special sticks which can vary in colour and designs, Kangris are hand woven it takes lot of patience to design these kangris.
Coal is put in the earthen pot to generate warmth especially in chilai-kalan (Harsh winter month) as it keeps bodies warm and prevents one from the cold.
Based on the research excessive use of kangri can result into Bowen's disease and can cause cancer. Kangri is portable as it can be easily carried anywhere inside your traditional pheran (long gown).
Kasmiri Pandits residing in Jammu have not forgotten their tradition, although it's not as cold in Jammu as it's in Kashmir but still they use kangris and wear pherans so to keep their Kashmiri tradition alive.
In Kashmir there are different varieties of kangris which are famous for their special design and they are very attractive as well, like kangris from "Chrar-e-Sharief" or even "Bandipora kangris" are famous.
Kagris are much cheaper than heaters. For brides the kangris are decorated in beautiful patterns.
As Kashmir is facing the worst power crisis so these kangris don't disappoint people of Kashmir as it prevents them from the chilling cold.
So many people are involved in this business and earning a good livelihood, kangris are woven in so many places in Kasmir but the most durable and attractive kagris are coming from Chrar-e-Sharief and Bandipora.
Author: Hanain Sikander Wani