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Corridor H came about as part of the 1965 Appalachian Regional Development Act. The route was initially proposed as a passage from Weston, W.Va. to Strasburg, Virginia.
The Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) was designed as a 13-state regional system that called for 23 corridors, each offering a means for traffic to connect to major highway terminals. The idea was to connect remote areas of Appalachia to the national Interstate Highway System. Corridor H would be one of six (D, E, G, H, L, and Q) ADHS routes planned to be built in (or through) West Virginia. The other routes (listed below) that pass through West Virginia are complete:
• Corridor D: U.S. 50, Cincinnati, Ohio (via Parkersburg) to I-79 at Bridgeport, W.Va.
• Corridor E: Interstate 68, Morgantown (from I-79) to I-70 at Hancock, Md.
• Corridor G: U.S. 119, Charleston, W.Va. to Pikeville, Ky.
• Corridor L: U.S. 19, from Beckley W.Va. to Sutton, W.Va.
• Corridor Q: Christiansburg, Va. to Pikeville, Ky., incorporating U.S. highways 52, 19 and 460 in West Virginia
Construction of Corridor H would start slowly, and it would remain the most neglected link in the development chain. By 1974, widening projects were beginning on U.S. 33 immediately east of I-79 near Weston.
The only sign of significant construction at that time was a six-mile stretch of highway being built on a new alignment east of Elkins. Construction also began in the mid 1970's on the section from Canfield to Shavers Fork.
The original proposed routing of Corridor H followed U.S. 33 from I-79 east to Elkins then onward via U.S. 33 to Seneca Rocks. From that point east, there were two proposals. One was a new terrain route over the Shenandoah Mountains to New Market, Virginia. The other called for Corridor H to go north from Seneca Rocks to Moorefield and then east roughly following Route 55 to Strasburg.
Environmental groups, however, voiced concerns and protested the route east of Shavers Fork. In 1981, West Virginia initiated studies and hearings on an Environmental Impact Statement for the highway east of Shavers Fork, an effort that stalled as funding issues would cause the state would shelve the project until 1990. In the meantime, the state in 1982 began 12 years of constructing nearly 40 miles of Corridor H from I-79 east to just west of the city of Elkins.
Activity would pick up in the 1990's after U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) was named chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Byrd accelerated highway funding to West Virginia. At the state level, the West Virginia Department of Transportation began a study that included a Corridor Selection Draft Environmental Impact Statement (CSDEIS). After the WVDOT released an Alignment Selection Draft Environmental Impact Statement (ASDEIS) as part of the study, a new route was proposed, which had the highway running northeast from Elkins to Parsons and east from Parsons to Davis. A northern route was added that directed the highway from Bismark and Scherr to Moorefield, then east to Virginia in the shadows of current WV 55.
Former West Virginia Gov. Cecil Underwood, meanwhile, stated that his administration's goal was to "...move aggressively toward construction of every segment of Corridor H as we have been financially and legally permitted to do so."
The state of West Virginia released its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) in April 1996 and the Federal Highway Administration announced a Record of Decision (ROD) approving the 100-mile route four months later.
The next milestone came when a U.S. District Court of Appeals decided on February 9, 1999, that the two agencies through the EIS process did consider all alternatives, including improving existing routes.
A compromise came in December 1999 as a result of the U.S. District Court Mediation program. The compromise broke the original ROD on the 100-mile route into nine segments. RODs would be issued for each segment.
An overview of activity since 2000 shows that the nine remaining segments would be re-evaluated on an individual basis. Construction began on some segments in 2000. One section that was opened (in August 2002) was the North Elkins Bypass. Another opening took place in 2003 as 14 miles of highway from Baker to Moorefield were open to traffic. Construction was also completed on a segment east of Baker and WV 259 to Wardensville. This section opened on October 20, 2006. A three-mile section of the 15-mile Moorefield to Forman segment opened to traffic in November 2005. This extended the highway west to end at US 220 just north of Moorefield. The remaining 12 miles of this section opened to traffic on October 27, 2010. The remainder of the 14.5-mile Forman-to-Bismarck (west-to-east) section opened to traffic in late 2013.
In 2012, Congress passed a surface transportation bill that forces each state within the Appalachian Development Highway System to make plans known within one year for the remaining roads to be built within the system. Corridor H was also made a national priority in the same piece of legislation and the funding formula for construction was changed from 80 percent federal and 20 percent state to 100 percent federal funds. Currently, Virginia's section of Corridor H is scheduled to be complete by 2025 (according to the VDOT report to Congress) and West Virginia's section is scheduled to be complete between 2036-2042.
In 2008, West Virginia legislated the public-private partnership (P3) concept and expanded it in 2013. The P3 concept avoids cost increases due to inflation and speeds up construction time. A 7.5-mile stretch that would connect Kerens to the 219 Connector has been awarded for engineering and construction. This is part of the Kerens to Parsons section, which is being planed in 3 stages and is expected to be finished in 2019. An additional 10-mile stretch leading into Davis, Tucker County is currently under construction.
Since 2013, a 16.2-mile section stretching from Davis to Bismarck was opened in November 2014. This took the road from the WV 42 connector at Bismarck to the WV93 interchange east of Mount Storm Lake. On May 28, 2015, a 4.4-mile section of Corridor H opened and extends from the Tucker County line to Bismarck in Grant County. In November 2015, a 3-mile long section opened near Mount Storm.
Current the highway in West Virginia is 82% complete, under construction, or contracted currently - and is scheduled to increase to 87% by 2018.


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Something magical happened in our federal government last week. Huffington Post said it "will make you believe in politics again." Time called it "The Future of Bipartisanship."
The story got national coverage, but it might have been overshadowed. It easily could have been buried under some unfounded wiretapping allegations, defunded meals for homebound seniors, or the threat of nuclear war with North Korea. Every day is a new adventure, after all. Last Tuesday, while America was waiting for Rachel Maddow to freakin' hurry up with the tax returns before the popcorn runs out, two congressmen from Texas did something Democrats and Republicans just don't do anymore.
They rode in a car together.
When their flights to Washington were canceled, El Paso Democrat Beto O'Rourke and San Antonio Republican Will Hurd rented a Chevy Impala and hit the road for a "Congressional Cannonball Run." The pair streamed the trip on Facebook Live and Periscope, answering constituents' questions and taking song requests. They ordered drive-thru Whataburger. They spent the night in Tennessee's beautiful Ninth District and stopped at a fine donut establishment called Gibson's. They were greeted with Texas flags when they arrived at the Capitol, just in time to vote. Later they co-sponsored each other's bills and even exchanged gifts! Gifts! Between a Republican and a Democrat! Can you believe it?
During the 1,600-mile drive, they "came to some common ground," O'Rourke told NPR. After bonding over their shared love of velociraptors and John Stamos, they turned to each other and asked, "Did we just become best friends?" Hold on, maybe that was Step Brothers. But you do have to admit this sounds an awful lot like a buddy comedy.
You're allowed to roll your eyes if, like many of us, you've survived a work trip with someone you hated. But this is where we are now. Is it comforting to know that, in these polarizing times, two men from opposing parties can set aside their differences long enough to enjoy a nice long drive? Or is it depressing that elected officials have to be stuck in a Chevy Impala together for 30 hours to prove they can agree on things? No matter where your politics lie, I think we can all agree this is an opportunity for some fun #democracy #content.
Imagine if the boring old presidential debate format — the podiums, the goofy backdrop, the moderators — were replaced by a cross-country road trip. "Uber Presents: The 2020 Constituent Carpool Presented by Facebook." Candidates would drive together from California to Maine, along the way picking up constituents with questions. Viewers at home could submit questions via Facebook Live. Not only would we learn more about candidates' policy ideas, we'd find out things that really tell you what you need to know, like what music they listen to and who drives like a jerk. Bernie Sanders seems like a guy who would stay in the left lane the entire time. Ted Cruz definitely wouldn't use turn signals. He would probably hog the stereo, too. "Driver's choice!" And then, when he's riding shotgun: "Focus on the road! I'll man the tunes!"
A road trip would really spice up confirmation hearings. Load some senators into an SUV, and watch democracy work. "Well, Betsy DeVos did bring some pretty good snacks. However ... her answers proved that she doesn't know anything about education. Also she doesn't know the words to '99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall,' and that's the real dealbreaker." Jeff Sessions and Al Franken in a car together. Think about it.
C-SPAN could expand its programming and appeal to a broader audience with a new game show, Don't Make Me Turn This Car Around. It's like Cash Cab but with legislators. "After the break, the final question. Will Mitch McConnell and Elizabeth Warren split the grand prize? Or will they ... turn this car around?" Spoiler alert: They turn the car around because Mitch won't answer the question until the people have their say.
The politicians-in-cars concept could pick up speed locally, too. Surely Nashville has enough pedal taverns to accommodate the entire Tennessee legislature, though Mae Beavers would certainly object. County commissioners could bond in the early morning mess on I-40. Maybe the school board can meet in a school bus. Who wouldn't want to see two City Council members ride a tandem bike across the Big River Crossing?
Forget reaching across the aisle. America, it's time to reach for the wheel.
Jen Clarke is an unapologetic Memphian and a digital marketing strategist.

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Historical Overview1618-1632
Emperor Matthias wanted to see his dynastic heir (the fiercely Catholic Ferdinand of Styria, later Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor) elected to the royal thrones of Bohemia and Hungary, which scared some of the Protestant leaders of Bohemia. Two of Ferdinands Catholic councillors were thrown out of a palace window in Prague in the (Second) Defenestration of Prague, which of course started the Bohemian Revolt. The conflict spread through Bohemia proper, Silesia, Upper and Lower Lusatia, and Moravia. Had the Bohemian rebellion remained a local conflict, the war could have been over in fewer than thirty months. However, the death of Emperor Matthias emboldened the rebellious Protestant leaders, who had been on the verge of a settlement. The war spread to western Germany, as Ferdinand called on his nephew, King Philip IV of Spain, for assistance and The Bohemians, desperate for allies against the Emperor, applied to be admitted into the Protestant Union.
The Catholic League's army (which included René Descartes in its ranks) pacified Upper Austria, while Imperial forces under Johan Tzerclaes, Count of Tilly, pacified Lower Austria. The two armies united and moved north into Bohemia. Ferdinand II decisively defeated Frederick V at the Battle of White Mountain, near Prague, on 8 November 1620 and the rebellion collapsed. The remnants of the Protestant armies, led by Count Ernst von Mansfeld and Duke Christian of Brunswick, withdrew into Dutch service.
The Danes were next to be worried about losing Protestantism, and they piled into Germany. To sort this out Ferdinand II employed the military help of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a Bohemian nobleman who had made himself rich from the confiscated estates of his countrymen. Wallenstein pledged his army, which numbered between 30,000 and 100,000 soldiers, to Ferdinand II in return for the right to plunder the captured territories. he pasted the Danes, but couldn't capture Copenhagen and the Danes ducked out.
Next up against the Germans were the Swedes. Gustavus Adolphus came to aid the German Lutherans, to forestall Catholic aggression against his homeland, and to obtain economic influence in the German states around the Baltic Sea. He was also heavily subsidized by Cardinal Richelieu, the Chief Minister of Louis XIII of France, and by the Dutch. From 1630 to 1634, Swedish-led armies drove the Catholic forces back, regaining much of the lost Protestant territory.
ManufacturersSee the manufacturers here
The best ones for this army are...
- TYW Page with summaries, in varying degrees of detail, of the military and diplomatic developments of the Thirty Years War
- The TYW on History of War.com
- Battle of Breitenfeld
Lists700AP list used at Oxford by Lynette Maxim
- 1 Veteran Infantry MF Unarmoured Superior Musket 6 LT
- 1 Veteran Infantry HF Armoured Superior Pike Pike 3 LT
- 2 Infantry Regiments MF Unarmoured Average Musket 6 LT
- 2 Infantry Regiments HF Armoured Average Pike Pike 3 LT
- 3 Musketenkompianien MF Unarmoured Average Musket 4
- 4 Schuzenkompanien LF Unarmoured Superior Musket 4
- 5 Kurassiere Horse Hvy Armd Superior Pistol Pistol 4
- 6 Bandellier Reiters Horse Armoured Average Carbine Pistol 4
- 7 Kossaken LH Unarmoured Average Carbine Pistol 4
- 8 Kossaken LH Unarmoured Average Carbine 4
- 9 Kossaken LH Unarmoured Average Carbine 4
- 10 Dragoner Dragoon Unarmoured Average Musket 3
- 11 Dragoner Dragoon Unarmoured Average Musket 3
- 12 Medium field artillery Artillery Average Med Art 2
700AP list used at Oxford 2012 by Dave Parrish
- 1 light Art Artillery Average Lt Art 2
- 2 Commanded shot MF Unarmoured Average Musket 2 Cmd Shot
- 3 Commanded shot MF Unarmoured Average Musket 2 Cmd Shot
- 4 Dragoons Dragoon Unarmoured Average Musket 4
- 5 Pike HF Unarmoured Average Pike Pike 4
- 6 Musket MF Unarmoured Average Musket 8
- 7 Musket MF Unarmoured Superior Musket 4
- 7 Pike HF Unarmoured Superior Pike Pike 2
- 7 reg gun Reg Gun Superior 1
- 8 Musket MF Unarmoured Average Musket 4
- 8 Pike HF Unarmoured Average Pike Pike 2
- 8 reg gun Reg Gun Average Reg Gun 1
- 9 Musket MF Unarmoured Superior Musket 4
- 9 Pike HF Unarmoured Superior Pike Pike 2
- 9 reg gun Reg Gun Superior Reg Gun 1
- 10 Musket MF Unarmoured Superior Musket 4
- 10 Pike HF Unarmoured Superior Pike Pike 2
- 10 reg gun Reg Gun Superior Reg Gun 1
- 11 Crabaten LH Unarmoured Average Carbine 4
- 12 Kurassiere Horse Hvy Armd Superior Pistol Pistol 4
- 13 Kurassiere Horse Hvy Armd Superior Pistol Pistol 4
TYW German Catholics
• 6 Average Armoured Pike and Shotte
• 6 Average Armoured Pike and Shotte
• 3 Dragoons
• 3 Dragoons
• 4 Average Armoured Pike (Commanded Out)
• 4 Armoured Carabins, Average Horse Carbine/Pi
• 4 Proper Cuirassiers
• 4 Proper Cuirassiers
• 8 Average Shot (Commanded Out)
• 4 Proper Cuirassiers
• 4 Proper Cuirassiers
• 4 Average Armoured Carabins, Carbine/Pi Horse
• 3 Guns
• 2 Commanded Shot
• 2 Commanded Shot
- The Later Tercio is a rare beast and hard to resist - and unusually for a novelty, Tilly's vets can prove well worth the points - they will almost (key word is almost) never take a cohesion test from shooting
- Place the superiors in the middle and keep the average on the sides letting the superiors run in and take the major pounding and with enough luck you will blitz your enemy and return the Pope to his former glory
- Tillys Tercio's large frontage makes them somewhat vulnerable to enemy P&S units as you can easily find yourself getting charged by 2 of them and splitting your dice so hold some of them back for later deployment and try to keep their positioning in mind.
- Basically, a superior Tercio can take a lot of punishment, and ramming the things down your opponent's army's throat is probably the best use of them.
- The Tartschier troop type in the 30YW German Catholic list look interesting but are difficult to use and overpriced. They only really work as an overlap, or rear support


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Cocommune Bar™ 1 bar (CCBAR)-NutrimentRx
Nutritional Bar
Dairy Free Coconut Filled Bar with Larch Arabinogalactan
Featuring 11 g Dietary Fiber & 3g Net Carbs
Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 1 bar
Amount per serving:
Calories 150
Fat Cal. 110
Total Fat 12 g
Sat. Fat 9 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholest. 0 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Total Carb. 24 g
Fiber 11 g
Sugars 1 g
Sugar Alcohol 10 g
Protein 1 g
Ingredients: Sugar free dark chocolate flavored coating (unsweetened chocolate, erythritol, inulin, cocoa butter, lecithin [soy] [an emulsifier], vanilla, reb A [extract of stevia]), coconut, isomalto-oligosaccharides (prebiotic fiber), maltitol syrup, erythritol, coconut oil, larch arabinogalactan, sea salt, reb A (extract of stevia), mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract. Allergen Information: Contains coconut and soy. Does not contain gluten.
Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat, fish gelatin, and shellfish.
The "Net Carbs" for one bar are calculated by subtracting the dietary fiber (11g), and other low glycemic carbohydrates including sugar alcohols (4g from maltitol syrup, and 6g from erythritol) from the total carbohydrates (24g). Individuals who monitor their carbohydrate intake may deduct these low glycemic carbohydrates from the "Total Carb" count (in the Nutrition Facts panel) due to their minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
Conversion of maltitol syrup and erythritol requires little or no insulin and does not cause a significant increase in serum glucose levels. However, people with diabetes should consult their physician or health professional about including maltitol syrup and erythritol in their daily diet.


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At last, Toyota is about to release 2017 Toyota Venza into the world car market after a long wait by the fans. This vehicle is coming as refreshment to the 2013 model which took the world by surprise and captivates the attention of most auto users. It is coming with improved performance, improved design, and spacious cabin with more safety features.
2017 Toyota Venza Features and Changes
The new 2017 Toyota Venza is coming in three trim versions which are XLE, LE and Limited grades and there is a choice of 4-cylinder or V6 engine. The front end is coming with newly designed lower and upper grille, fog lights as well as rear lights with exceptional designs. Some of the basic features on this vehicle include: dual-zone climatic control, 19-inch wheels, 8-way power adjustment driver's seats built with power lumbar, tilt or telescopic adjustable steering wheel, Toyota Entune multimedia interface system, the navigation system which is an option to the trim levels. There are also improved quality LED headlight mounted on a perfectly designed front bumper and others. In fact, this vehicle has lots of features to captivate the attention of more buyers when it will be released into the world car market.
The Interior Designs and Fuel Economy
Taken a look inside 2017 Toyota Venza you will find lots of improved features but the first feature that will captivate your attention will be quality upholstery seats made with top quality leather material. The color options for the upholstery include: Black, Ivory and Light Gray. Unfortunately, the plastic texture and fake wooden accents made the interior cheap. More so, there is 6.1-inch touchscreen that features tiny virtual control buttons which most people can see as the nuisance to their driving experience. Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, audio system, quality speakers and others are the entertaining features available for users. In terms of fuel economy, this vehicle is offering 20 mpg on city roads and 26 mpg on highway users.
Engine Options
This vehicle is coming with two distinctive engine options according to the latest update from the automaker. The first engine coming with 2017 Toyota Venza is a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder with the ability to offer 181 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque. The second engine which is known as the optional is a 3.5-liter V6 offering 268 horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque. The engines are coming paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission system.
Competition and Safety Features
Competition with this 2017 Toyota Venza is expected to come from various angles including from Nissan automaker, BMW, Mercedes and other top Japan and German automakers and others. But the closest rivals come from Volvo XC70 and Subaru outlook. The standard safety features include: Rearview camera, hill assistance, antilock brakes, stability control, airbags, seatbelts, blind spot monitoring, forward collision mitigation, rear cross-traffic alert and lots more.
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There are lots of speculations as regard the release date of this wonderful 2017 Toyota Venza from Toyota automaker. It is expected that it will make it to the market by fall 2016 but the information is yet to be confirmed by the automaker. The price has not been announced either but it is expected to be around $28,000.


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12/06/13 'Tis the season and, appropriately, the Culver Academies' annual Holiday Concert will be giving back to the community as all admission proceeds from the December 10th performance will benefit the Marshall County Neighborhood Center.
Sponsored by the Fine Arts Department, the concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Eppley Auditorium. The concert is open to the public and admission is a $10 donation or the equivalent in non-perishable food, toys, or children's winter clothing such as coats, hats, gloves, boots, and scarves.
The performance will be filled with holiday songs and music featuring the Academies' Jazz Band, under the direction of David Weirich; the Choir, directed by Stacey Warren; the Orchestra, directed by Maj. Bill Browne; and the Concert Band, under the direction of Chad Gard. Several groups will be playing together and all four will combine their talents for the final two numbers.
All seats are reserved and may be obtained by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Tickets may be purchased at the Steinbrenner Performing Arts Box Office from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Donations also may be dropped off at the box office now.
Caption: In the spirit of the season, voices and musicians come together for the Academies' Holiday Concert. The Dec. 10 concert (7:30 p.m. in Eppley Auditorium) will again benefit the Marshall County Neighborhood Center. Admission is a $10 donation or the equivalent in non-perishable foods, children's winter clothing, or toys. Photo provided by the Communications Department.


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After publishing the article on creating a First Period Kit, a couple of readers asked if menstrual cups are suitable for teens, and whether I would recommend them. My instinctive response was, "I don't see why not", but I started doing some research, and contacted leading manufacturers of menstrual cups, to find out what their young customers had to say.
For those who are thinking, "What is a menstrual cup?", it is a small silicone vessel that is inserted into the vagina. It collects menstrual blood and is emptied into a toilet several times a day, before being washed under clean water and re-inserted. Most manufacturers of menstrual cups make them in different sizes, and there is no physical reason that a younger girl would not be able to use one. For some girls, there may be an initial 'ick' factor to overcome, but that isn't really any different to using tampons.
- Change less often – depending on how heavy the flow, you can go up to around 12 hours without emptying, which sees you through a school day
- No worrying about how to get out of class, with a tampon or pad stuffed up your sleeve, so that the teacher/boys in the class don't see you've got your period
- You don't have to change before/after sport
- Less leaks – once you get used to it, you will likely find that you have to worry less about leaking.
- No risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome – unlike tampons, menstrual cups don't put you at risk of TSS
- No odor – because the menstrual blood is contained in the cup, there is no nasty odor to worry about
- Environmentally friendly – no adding to landfill sites with tampons or sanitary pads
- One time purchase – instead of spending money each month on san pro, you buy a menstrual cup. Most manufacturers say that you can use for many year, saving a fortune.
- Initial discomfort – they take a bit of practice to insert correctly, and require the user to be reasonably comfortable with their own body
- Removal or adjustment – some people struggle to remove the menstrual cup – here it's important to follow instructions, and break the seal to remove.
- Emptying in public bathrooms – if you do need to empty when you are out and about, you might not have a sink in the cubicle. Some people carry a bottle of water to rinse the cup for this, or just wipe and replace.
We asked a couple of manufacturers of menstrual cups, what their young users thought of using cups.
Mooncup responded with this comment, and a link to reviews from young users.
Through our Advice Service, we know that there are lots of young girls using the Mooncup® from 11 upwards. As you may well be aware, the Size B Mooncup is designed so it can be used by younger women- of course, it very much depends on the individual's emotional maturity, knowledge about her body & genuine desire to use a menstrual cup!
While, irrespective of age, it can take some to get accustomed to the idea of shifting habits from pads or tampons to the Mooncup, there are equally many savvy young people that have done a lot of research (usually online), and get in touch already knowing they want to use the Mooncup.
The newest LilyCup is a collapsible cup, which would be ideal for teens to pop into a school bag, for the dreaded unexpected period arrival. Here some comments from teen users of their product
"On my third day of my cycle with the lily cup compact, and I am incredibly pleased. The quality of the silicone is 5-star, and I don't feel it at all once it's inside! I sometimes even forget that I'm on my period! The only thing that I really struggled with at first was removal, but after using the tips that Bree from Precious Stars Pads give, insertion and removal is a breeze! Thank you Intimina for making my period easier!"
I have used this cup for 2 cycles now and let me just say…I'M IN LOVE!!! This is my first menstrual cup and I will never go back to tampons-EVER! I can leave this in all day and just empty it in the morning and before I go to bed. I've never had it leak and now that I've had some practice, insertion and removal is a breeze! It's probably about as close as you can get to not having a period. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING UP WITH SUCH AN AMAZING PRODUCT!!!!
The reviewer mentioned above is Bree Farmer. You can check out her reviews of menstrual cups and re-usable san pro on YouTube. She is incredibly open and confident when talking about bodily functions that still make a lot of women blush. You'd think that after going through the whole pregnancy and childbirth thing, we'd be a bit less embarrassed about menstruation, but it is still a taboo subject for many women.
I particularly love this video for girls, on how to ask your mum for a menstrual cup.
Bree is still a teen herself, and has set up a business selling re-usable san pro, which you can find here.
In conclusion, the answer to the question, if menstrual cups are suitable for teens, is a resounding YES. If you think that your daughter might be interested, send her a link to Bree's videos and let her do some research of her own!


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ST. LOUIS, Mo. _The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is set to honor victims of violent crimes Friday (Oct. 20). It's an idea first proposed by Fox 2's Elliott Davis on Facebook after the board passed a resolution in honor of the man killed by a former St. Louis City police officer.
One of the victims being honored is Deniya Irving, 7, who was critically injured in June when a gunman opened fire on the car she was sitting in with her parents. Her parents and another man were killed.
Deniya was shot in the head and suffered brain damage. Her injuries were so severe, early reports announced she had also been killed. The girl survived, and her grandmother calls it a miracle she's now walking, talking and recovering.
Earlier in the week, friends donated a van to her grandmother so Deniya can get to and from her therapy sessions four times a week.
The aldermen will also honor Tamara Collier, 24, who was shot after a stray bullet came through the wall of the apartment she was in striking her in the neck while her 1-year-old daughter was next to her. The mother of two was left paralyzed by a bullet fired from a high-powered rifle at two city police officers.
Aldermanic President Lewis Reed is presenting the victims and their families with a resolution today to honor their strength and promising to make the city a safer place.
The man accused of shooting Deniya and her parents, Jerome Leon Buress, Jr., turned himself in to police and has been charged with three first-degree murder counts and at least 10 other felonies.
The man accused of shooting Collier and two city officers, Devonte Morgan, is also facing multiple charges.
Previous coverage: Grandmother: Wounded girl 'a miracle' since deadly shooting


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FBI raids Trenton mayor Tony Mack's home in the middle of the night
By JAMES NYE
PUBLISHED: 08:58 EST, 18 July 2012 | UPDATED: 13:25 EST, 18 July 2012
The home of Trenton Mayor Tony Mack was raided by several FBI agents this morning who were seen to take equipment from two large SUV's into his residence.
Walking into the mayor's home at around 1 a.m., agents wearing windbreakers and T-shirts removed two boxes from the house just after 6 a.m. and loaded them back into the cars sitting outside.
Departing shortly afterwards along with the police, the FBI have not returned any phone calls as to the nature of their investigation nor what they were searching for and removed from Mack's home.
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Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's home was searched by up to 10 FBI agents this morning who left the house with two boxes at around 6 a.m.
Mack has drawn criticism since he was elected in 2010. The Democrat's first term in office has been punctuated by accusations of reckless spending and nepotism.
Under an agreement reached last year, Mack can only hire department heads from a pool of applicants the state offers or he risks losing $6 million in state aid.
The police were called to the 800 block of Berkeley Avenue in Trenton at approximately 1 a.m. after the FBI requested assistance with the search operation said Lt. Don Fillinger of the Trenton police.
Fillinger said that in total there were around 10 FBI investigators in 46-year-old Mack's home by around 4 a.m. and witnesses said that the agents could be seen throughout the home with camera flashes visible on the second floor.
Mack has not left his home in Trenton this morning after the late night raid
In addition to Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's house being searched it has been revealed that his brother's home and a campaign contributor's were searched too.
Ralphiel Mack, who is the mayor's brother and head football coach at Trenton Central High School was visited by FBI agents overnight.
Another search warrant was issued and executed for the home of Joesph 'JoJo' Giorgianni, who is a convicted child molestor, who donated money to Mack's campaign in 2010.
No arrests have been made and no charges filed yet a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Born and raised in the Wilbur section of the city, Mack was sworn into office on July 1st, 2010, after a defeating Manuel 'Manny' Segura.
Succeeding Douglas H. Palmer, who had served as mayor of Trenton for the previous 20-years, Mack has become a controversial figure in Trenton politics.
Last year, thousands of Trenton residents tried and failed in their bid to have Mack removed from office on grounds that he was leading the city in the wrong direction.
They claimed that Mack was establishing unstable leadership at the cabinet level and had made more than 105 police officers in the city unemployed.
It is believed that Mack was at home with his children before the agent's arrival and that he answered the door in his pajamas.
Despite there being no reason given by the police or the FBI for the early morning raid, Mack was adamant that he had done nothing wrong.
'I have not violated the public trust, nor have I violated my public duties,' said Mack to CBS Local news in Philadelphia.
Mack's home was occupied for around five hours by FBI investigators
Even though he has faced serious criticism since his 2010 election, Mack has never been suspected of being under a criminal investigation.
Mack admitted to the The Times of Trenton in December that the city was conducting an internal review after one former recreation department employee filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city.
He said that an 'internal controls review' had led to information being turned over to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, although no further information had been released since.
'There were some internal issues that kind of correlate and resemble the allegations that are being made that we had already begun reviewing,' said Mack in December to the New Jersey Star Ledger
Mayor Tony Mack's personal vehicle is still outside his home in Trenton, New Jersey
'I don't know the level of charges, but we believe mistakes were made.'
As well as the recreation department, Mack said that the city had begun a review into operations at the Department of Housing & Economic Development and the water board.
The lawsuit brought by the recreation department employee alleged corruption, cronyism and mismanagemnet under Mayor Mack and Harold Hall, a co-defendant in the suit who is an acting public works director.
The complaint alleged that Mack stole 12 city-owned tents, thousands of dollars worth of permit fees went unrecorded and that Hall attempted to bypass normal procedures for construction projects.
In addition, members of a political action committee named the Partners for Progress came to be interviewed by the FBI after the group's $7,200 donation to Mack's campaign was queried.


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Far-right Golden Dawn launches child indoctrination coursesComments
Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party has started courses on what it calls "national awakening" for children from six to 10 years old.
About 20 children attended the first such meeting – with their parents. The party said it was held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at its offices in Artemis Attica.
The children watched "educational videos" and participated in a panel discussion on "the birth of the ancient world, the Olympian gods and the Christian faith" according to Golden Dawn's website.
The site added that the initiative was the first of many to be organised "in an effort to regenerate the Greek spirit".
Source: Golden Dawn's website
On January 31, the website posted a text by George Georgalas, first published in 1967, about the value and importance of childhood indoctrination.
In the text, the author indicated that children between six and 10 years old are the most "appropriate" for that in order to "create the trends, tendencies, ideals through fiction."


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'The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2004' is the first issue of a new biennial publication that aims to present commodity market issues in an objective and accessible way to policy-makers, commodity market observers and all those interested in agricultural commodity market developments and their impacts on developing countries. It is intended to raise awareness of the impacts of international commodity price movements on the livelihoods and food security of hundreds of millions of people in the developing world as well as the economies of dozens of developing countries that depend on commodity exports for a substantial part of their export earnings or on food imports for a substantial share of their available food supplies.
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Growing up, I hated when Dad made me get in the garden to do anything. He usually had me pulling weeds or running the ancient front-tine tiller. Now, years later, I'm married, have a home of my own and a garden. I believe Becky and I have had a garden every year since we've been married. Now I see gardening as an enjoyable chore…not only do I get to eat good food out of it, but I enjoy getting outside and doing the work. It gives me time to think about different things, talk to the Lord and think about His goodness to me.
A few weeks ago I put out a few seeds. All of that has started to come up now. I'm always amazed at how God made those seeds to bring forth such big plants that give so much food. It also makes me think about the law of sowing and reaping in life – what little you sow will be reaped that much more.
Today was a good day to get out and do some work too. In total, I've put out okra, squash, cucumbers, watermelon, tomatoes, onions, peppers and corn. Now I can't wait for all of that to grow and we can start eating out of it. By far, our favorite is fried squash. Probably not the most healthy way to eat it, but it's surely the most tasty.


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Mixed up ballot boxes, collapsing tables and rain-sodden voting slips … these are just some of the absurd problems that have held up the count for the Northern Ireland assembly elections, amid scenes reminiscent of a Father Ted episode. At the Mid Ulster and North Antrim count centre, election workers were sent home early – apparently, because there weren't enough chairs for them to sit on. Hairdryers had to be deployed in the Omagh centre to separate out the votes that had got drenched. And the West Tyrone vote declaration, when it finally came, was interrupted by the returning officer's mobile phone, which blasted out a burst of Guns N' Roses'" Sweet Child of Mine". It was that kind of night.
The results themselves, which continue to trickle in slowly, seemed almost secondary to the stuttering mechanics of the count. Although DUP and Sinn Féin supporters gave up their usual bullish cheers when party members were elected, and there were sporadic scenes of candidates being hoisted aloft on shoulders, this has been a quiet and underwhelming election. With the exception of a ridiculous schoolboy row over whether DUP leader Peter Robinson thought outgoing Sinn Féin education minister Caitriona Ruane was "great" ("a lie from hell", according to a pink-faced Robinson), there have been few raised voices, and the parties have been largely campaigning on everyday policy issues, rather than the constitutional question.
Perhaps, that is the explanation for the unusually poor turnout. In the 2007 assembly elections, turnout stood at 62%. This time round, it's at a historic low of 55% – possibly leaving the new government with the support of less than half the electorate. In the hyper-politicised North, where political parties count on the staunch, unquestioning loyalty of diehard voters, such apparent apathy and indifference is surprising. Lulled to tedium by the flawed but relatively stable setup at Stormont, it seems that many people in Northern Ireland can only be bothered to vote when it's a rabid tussle between orange and green. Normal, (semi-) functioning, everyday politics just doesn't turn them on. If there isn't a tribal fight, then what's the point?
Times are changing, even in Northern Ireland. There was clear evidence Friday night that some Sinn Féin voters were giving their second and third preference votes to the DUP, and vice versa. This would have been unthinkable in the past; it shows that the understanding between first minister Peter Robinson and deputy first minister Martin McGuinness (some call it cosy; others a carve-up) is secure and unassailable, and is now beginning to extend across their respective constituencies. Elsewhere, the uninspiring Ulster Unionist party appears to have blundered off into political oblivion, and the SDLP faces a struggle to hold its position. In North Antrim, the arch-critic of the powersharing arrangement at Stormont, Jim Allister, strode off grim-faced into the night, having failed to make the quota on the first count.
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Last Wednesday's What Works post talked about how I am using exit slips to assess my students. I also talked about using a Senteo response system. While I like both of those assessment options, I don't always like the preparation it takes to get things set up for both. My response system can be quirky.
On one of those days, where technology was not my friend, I happened to come across a post about using Plickers. I had not heard of Plickers, but was eager to try something that I had more control over.
The Plickers app is available for Apple OS and Android. It is a free app available for iPads or smartphones or tablets. Students names need to be entered. A predesigned code, like a QR code is printed for each student. I printed on cardstock.
The questions can be typed for display, like on a smartboard, or Apple TV (two devices needed - one to display, and one to scan). Alternatively, you could read the questions aloud. The questions can be multiple choice or true/false.
Students turn their card so their answer choice points up. The letters are small, so students cannot "cheat" from across the room. I put small answer choices on the back of the card, so students can easily decide which way they want to turn the card. My students stand in rows, so I can quickly scan the room.
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The cards are scanned quickly with an iPad, iPod, or smartphone. I recommend not laminating the cards, as the half sheet card reflects light when laminated, making it more difficult to quickly scan the answers. I have students hold the cards against their chest when they have made their choice. The Plickers program will let me know when it has recorded the answers, and who still needs to answer.
My students like Plickers as a pretest or a quiz. I like the instant feedback and access to the data, the ease of use, and the price. My only real cost was for the cards, as a device is almost always within reach in my classroom.


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The holiday backup strategy
The final months of year represent some of the most abundant photo opportunities of the year, from Halloween costumes and flaming pumpkins to family get-togethers, Christmas lights and New Year's Eve parties. It's a busy time and you could end up with thousands of new photos added to your collection. With that, if you haven't worked out a data backup strategy for your photos then now is the perfect to put one in place. Not only is it coming up on the New Year and time to start fresh, but with all the post-Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas sales there are plenty of hardware bargains to be had. You should have no problem putting an effective backup strategy together for around $250. Not a bad price to pay for some of those "priceless" moments.
Here is the setup I have as far as hardware goes. I have 2, 500GB External Western Digital My Book drives connected to my machine. One drive is the primary drive for my pictures and the other is an identical backup of it. If you have the space for it inside of your computer you could actually buy two internal drives and set them up to mirror each other. Whenever you write data to one, it's automatically written to the other. Since my machine is a Dell and there isn't much space inside the case itself I have gone with two external drives. (External drives cannot be mirrored in Windows). 500GB drives can be had for about $99 a piece these days. They are always going on sale so you should be able to get them on the cheap. I've even seen the 1TB external drives hit the $150 price point so be on the lookout.
The WD MyBooks are good because they go into sleep mode when the computer goes to sleep. They don't just sit there running all the time. They are quiet and there is no setup, just plug them and you're ready to use them. If you're using Windows you may want to convert to NTFS for the smaller cluster size and security.
When I download my photos from the camera I always put them on the same drive. This is my primary external drive. Once they are on the drive I delete them off the card and go through them to see which pictures I want to keep and which ones need to go. This part is personal preference. Some people back up the images as soon as they hit the drive and don't delete them off the card until they are backed up. It's certainly not a bad idea so go with what works best for you.
Once I have my keepers I sync them over to the other external drive. Now there is a big difference between software that backs up your system and synchronization software. Most backup software is known as imaging or cloning software. It takes a snapshot of your drive and makes and image of it. This includes everything on drive from the operating system to the applications to the data files. It can back up the data in a proprietary image file or it can clone all the data to a new hard drive so that both drives contain exactly the same information. Some common examples would be Norton Ghost, True Image and O&O DiskImage. They are excellent for system backups but the fact they store the image in a secondary file format doesn't lend itself to viewing those files. The image file would be similar to putting all your photos into a massive zip on your secondary drive.
I use O&O DiskImage for my system backups. It backs up the entire system on a schedule and store the 40GB images to yet another hard drive of mine. DiskImage is also great if you are replacing your current system drive. You can make a duplicate of the drive, swap them around and when you reboot your new drive will have all the same programs as the old drive. A huge timesaver in that respect.
While imaging is great when working with your operating system, for my photos I prefer to sync the data, which is simply an automated file copy where the files on the source drive are copied over to the destination drive. This is great for actual data such as photos since the file exists in both places in its native format. There are programs that will sync as soon as new files are detected in the folder or on the drive they monitor, other can be set to run on a schedule or they can all be kicked off manually. Two of the best sync programs I've worked with are SyncBackSE and SecondCopy. Both have very to use interfaces which let you specify whether to copy the entire drive, specific folder or specific files. I actually sync the entire drive every time. Since most of the files change it only copies across the new ones which doesn't take very long. However, if I have worked with any of my previous photos in any of the other folders it will copy those across as well. This way I'm assured anything new gets duplicated. And since all the files remain in their native format such as JPG I can view them at any time. If the drive were to crash I wouldn't need any special software or need to go through some special install, I can simply get a new drive and copy all the data to the new drive. For my photos I find the sync software to be much more manageable. The two apps listed above only cost $30 and once you configure them, they will keep your drives backed up with almost no effort at all.
You can also choose to exclude files from the sync. On my main drive I have all the DxO corrected files, but I don't copy these across. I don't see a reason to. I can always recreate that file in a matter of seconds by using DxO again so I save space on my backup drive by not including these "temporary" files.
If your work files are in another location than your photo storage drive such as "My Documents" you can include that directory in the sync. Apps like Lightroom, PaintShop Pro and others default to "My Documents" or the "My Pictures" subdirectory. If you don't want to go through the process of recreating your work make sure you grab those directories and workspace files.
As an alternative method, you can easily backup your data to DVD. The cost of DVDs is only a few cents per disc these days so it's very affordable to make an additional copy of your work "just in case". Although Windows has CD/DVD burning software built in, I prefer Nero DVD burning software. In many cases you get a free copy when you buy a new DVD burner. If not, you can buy the latest copy for around $80 at www.nero.com . It probably has more features than you will ever use, but its Nero Express is great for beginners and the Burning Rom has additional features should you need them. With today's DVD burners it takes about 6-8 minutes to write a full DVD worth of information (4.7GB) which should be plenty of room for your more casual holiday parties.
None of this actually takes into account an "offsite" copy of your data. Basically, with this method your data is secure in case of hardware failure, but it doesn't protect you from greater disasters such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes or fire. For that you would need to send you data offsite. This is becoming a new frontier for many online services where you pay a monthly fee and backup your data to a remote server. You pay by the gigabyte and your data is locked until you need it. I haven't really looked into this because the price has always been too high. But based on the information I'm seeing from different companies, I believe there will be a lot of competition in the offline storage arena in next 6 months to a year. I'm sure availability will increase and prices will decrease.
You could always buy a large hosting account with plenty of storage and upload the files to their servers.
Don't forget places like Webshots and Flickr where you can upload your images. It's not perfect, but better than nothing.
At this point I would probably be more inclined to burn my images to DVD and give them to a friend to hold on to.
When all is said and done, you can easily get two external drives and a synchronization tool to make sure you have at least one backup of your important photos. Depending on how many photos you actually have, 500GB should easily fit your needs. If you need more the 1TB drives are readily available and the prices are dropping, especially for Christmas. SyncBackSE and SecondCopy are my personal favorites and you should have your first backup running 10 minutes after you get started. I've used about half of my 500GB drive so far, but less on my backup drive since I'm not bringing over those processed files. But since these are external drives, if I need more space I just get another drive, plug it in and start transferring to that. No need to pull the machine apart or any other hardware changes.
There lot's of bargains out there, so if you aren't backing up your data to a secondary drive, it's time to kick off the New Year with an effective backup strategy.
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Not the first bust for this marijuana?
Updated 1/11/2013 at 8:15 p.m
News accounts of the discovery of nearly 10 tons of marijuana inside an abandoned mechanic's shop in eastern Tijuana on Tuesday had a surprising twist: The drugs had been confiscated before, they stated.
But hours after reporters were called to document the seizure carried out by members of the Baja California State Preventive Police—the largest drug seizure so far this year in Tijuana—the agency's top officer cautioned against jumping to any conclusions.
"I'm not an expert who can determine whether these drugs were (previously) confiscated," Marco Antonio Montoya said at a news conference called Wednesday to discuss the seizure. The investigation was up to federal attorney general's office, he said.
The commander's statements put into question numerous news reports that day about the seizure. "Official sources confirmed to Frontera that all the drugs…found in the mechanic's shop…already had been confiscated," stated a story in the daily newspaper. "Drugs found with official markings," read the front-page headline in another Tijuana newspaper, El Mexicano.
Montoya acknowledged that some of the seized packages had hand-written markings denoting their supposed weight--a practice common among law enforcement agencies tallying a drug seizure. But the numbers alone were not conclusive evidence that the marijuana had previously been confiscated by a law enforcement agency, he said.
Montoya said that the state agents who found the drugs on Tuesday were tipped off by an anonymous caller. All the marijuana was turned over to the Mexican army, he said.
Neither the army nor the attorney general's office commented had publicly commented on the seizure as of Friday night. But the news stories about the marijuana seizure continued, as journalists citing anonymous sources persisted in their quest to determine the origins of the confiscated marijuana.
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La Recoleccion Church and Convent or Iglesia y Convento de la Recolección.
This was once one of the most impressive monuments of the city. The construction was done from 1701 thru 1708, it was started by Architect José de Porres and finished by his son Diego.The church was opened in 1717, and suffered severe damage that year. The buildings were destroyed by earthquakes of 1773. As ruins they were damaged again in the earthquake of 1976, losing a beautiful arch. These ruins have not had much reconstruction, as many others have, so it is really amazing to see all the rests of the original buildings.
It is kept by the Consejo Nacional para la Protección de Antigua Guatemala (CNPAG). It is open to the public and admission is charged. In April 2010 the admission was:
- Q40 Foreign tourists (around US$5)
- Q20 Foreign students (around $2.5)
- Q15 Central American tourists and students ($2)
- Q5 Local tourists and students (less than $1)
And the working hours were from 9AM to 5PM opening everyday.
I takes around 45 minutes for a complete visit.


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Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. This past week, I was only in Philly for a handful of hours, but it was long enough to make dinner for my wife and invite a few friends over to celebrate with a few bottles of wine:
2012 Couly-Dutheil Chinon Rosé Domaine René Couly: Retail $20. We had bought a couple of cases of this last year and we have been ecstatic with that purchase. This rosé is one of my wife's favorites, so it seemed like a great idea to open it as I cooked–why is it that meals that are made while sipping on some wine always taste better than those that were prepared sober? Outstanding. 90-92 Points.
NV Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut Rosé: Retail $60. I know a lot of people pan the good old Veuve since she seems to be overly popular and "chic". Well, there might be a good reason for that–the wine is outstanding. Great nose, deep flavors, and a solid finish. The standard yellow label Veuve has always been a bit on the fuller bodied style, and this one, with the additional Pinot Noir, goes even further in that direction–which is a good thing as far as I am concerned. Outstanding. 90-92 Points.
1999 Mailly Grand Cru Champagne Brut Millésimé: Retail $60? I brought this back from the winery in '07 and had been holding it, waiting for the right moment. If there is a more "right" moment than my wife's birthday, I am not sure what it is. Even though this is pushing 15 years old, it is still fresh and vibrant with near perfect balance. One bottle left that I will hold a bit longer in hopes that the "older champagne characteristics" might emerge. Outstanding. 92-94 Points.
2005 Domaine Jessiaume Pere et Fils Santenay 1er Cru Gravières: Retail $40. I bought this back in '11 from Wine Library for the more than reasonable price of $20. I have since been sitting on them since there are few greater joys than an aged Burg. I finally broke down and popped this to see where it was and where it might be heading. Fantastic. Very little age showing in the color, great Burgundy nose of tart cherry and a bit of leather. Seamless on the palate with a lingering finish. Outstanding. 91-93 Points.
2008 B Kosuge Pinot Noir The Shop: Retail $50. Wow. I have aways respected Byron, but this goes beyond the pail: Rich fruit and deep flavors in perfect balance. I opened this for my wife on her birthday and this did not disappoint. Far from it! Outstanding. 91-93 Points.
I recently returned from another trip to Dry Creek Valley and while I was there I picked up a bunch of wine. Unfortunately, there was no way to get it all home, so we cracked a few of the bottles while we were out in California:
2013 Gustafson Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Estate Heritage Tree Vineyard: Retail $22. Great tropical notes and not nearly as tooth enamel endangering acidic as most domestic Sauvignon Blancs. Great mouthfeel and balance on the palate with a suppleness that is usually reserved for Chardonnay. That varietal acidity comes through in spades on the finish, though, rendering this one of my wife's all-time favorite Sauvignon Blancs. Very Good. 87-89 Points.
2012 Mauritson Wines Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley: Retail $21. I have never visited Mauritson, but I have driven by it countless times now and after tasting this, I will need to pull in the next time. Some great Sauvignon Blanc notes on the nose: lemon peel, cut grass, even a bit of pineapple. On the palate, it remains a very nice example of the variety, although I would like to see a bit more acidity. Very Good. 86-88 Points.
2007 Mill Creek Vineyards Syrah Estate Corner Pocket Vineyard: Retail $32. Spicy nose of white pepper, sage, and a bit of vanilla. On the palate, a wave of fruit followed by a spicy mid palate and a lasting finish. I do not have a ton of experience with Dry Creek Syrah, but this 7-year-old wine bodes well for the variety in the appellation. Very Good. 87-89 Points.
WINE OF THE WEEK(s): Looking over the wines that we consumed this past week, it was clear which wine was the WOTW: the 1999 Mailly Grand Cru Champagne Brut Millésimé. It was a fantastic wine, which I feel will only get better (good thing I have another!). Another wine on the list that I feel will continue to improve is the 2005 Domaine Jessiaume Pere et Fils Santenay 1er Cru Gravières (good thing I have another five!). All told, it was a pretty good few days in the Drunken Household, but I made a grave error before departing for Europe: I neglected to pull out some wine for my wife's consumption while I am away. This means, I am afraid, that she has the free range of the cellar until I return.
That's OK, she's worth it.
What was your Wine of the Week?


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An emergency responder radio communications system (ERRCS), also known as a public safety or first responder DAS (Distributed Antenna System), has become a mandate in-building requirement for many municipalities around the country. This network essentially re-transmits fire or police radio frequencies from outside a building, where the signal is presumably stronger, into the building, where it usually is weaker or non-existent.
Guidepost Solutions designs code compliant ERRCSs, understanding the necessity of life safety communications for building occupants and first responders during emergency events. We promote early design of ERRCS systems to ensure that the cost of the associated protected cabling infrastructure is included in the initial scope of work budget. This early design helps to provide the project with a realistic projection of systems cost without the expense of adding this system after construction commences.
Guidepost Solutions has the tools, code understanding, and technology background to provide a code compliant system allowing first responder communication systems to work effectively when needed and keep building occupants safe.


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SALEM, Mass., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- King Fish Media, a leading provider of marketing solutions, and Kretschmer, the nation's leading brand of wheat germ, today announced the launch of www.MyWheatGerm.com. The destination website is filled with original content that highlights new ways to incorporate Wheat Germ into a healthy lifestyle. With seasonal recipes, articles and nutrition tips from experts like Elizabeth Fassberg, R.D., consumers can learn how to make wheat germ a daily part of their active lives.
Along with the www.MyWheatGerm.com website, the brand launched pages on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to connect with consumers. Perhaps most interesting, the brand's Facebook timeline takes consumers back in time beginning in 1936 and moving forward with a fun look at vintage ads, labels and cookbooks for one of America's original superfoods.
"While many 'superfoods' are hard to incorporate into the average diet, wheat germ is is a versatile addition to almost any meal. Everyone can benefit from sprinkling wheat germ on their favorite foods throughout the day," explained Roy Lubetkin, President & CEO of Sun Country Foods, Inc. maker of Kretschmer Wheat Germ. "We partnered with King Fish to help us introduce the brand to a new generation of consumers who are interested in health and wellness."
"It's rewarding to work with a classic brand like Kretschmer, because there's a story to tell," said Cam Brown, President of King Fish Media, "and storytelling is a great way to connect with consumers, especially in today's world were technology offers so many platforms to shape and deliver that message."
Wheat germ fans can connect with Kretschmer via social media on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/MyWheatGerm, Twitter, www.Twitter.com/MyWheatGerm and Pinterest, www.Pinterest.com/MyWheatGerm. The program will be accompanied by an aggressive PR plan aimed at consumers and handled by 360 Public Relations in Boston working in conjunction with King Fish
Kretschmer Wheat Germ comes in two varieties, Original Toasted and Honey Crunch, and retails for approximately $4.99. Kretschmer Wheat Germ is available for purchase in the cereal aisle at major grocers nationwide.
For more information, or to speak with executives from Kretschmer and King Fish Media, please contact Mark Ballard, 646-391-0453 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
About King Fish Media
King Fish® (www.KingFishMedia.com) is an award-winning marketing agency with services ranging from digital (websites, social media, mobile apps, email) to custom magazines and direct mail to events (webcasts and live) and marketing analytics. From conception to implementation, King Fish Media helps its clients drive sales and grow revenue by delivering the right content to the right media channels, the right way. Having won numerous awards for integrated marketing, proof of return on investment, content, and design, King Fish has created profitable programs for companies such as Albertsons, BabyAge.com, Bank of America, BBVA Compass, IBM, Flat World Knowledge, Keurig, Nuance, Source Media, SUPERVALU, Trend Micro, Verizon, Zappos, and others. The King Fish ThinkTank blog was named one of the leaders in content marketing by Junta42, and its new "Kings of Content" app is now available free on iTunes.
About Sun Country Foods
Headquartered in Norwood, MA, Sun Country Foods is a company dedicated to healthy eating. Sun Country Foods is the proud maker of Kretschmer Wheat Germ, first introduced by the Kretschmer family over 75 years ago. Kretschmer Wheat Germ is available in the cereal aisle of grocery stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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The iPhone backup software is one of the most searched terms on Google and one of the most used phrases when it comes to tech forums. There are many users that are constantly asking for the best iPhone backup software and it is all because of the fact that most of such programs are not free at all. The users want such programs because of various scenarios such as accidental deletion or loss of data because of factory reset. The best iPhone backup software is the one that allows the users to overcome all such issues.
1. dr.fone
dr.fone - iOS Data Backup & Restore is the best and the most advanced program which has all the features which are highly in demand. From the interface to use of the program each and every aspect of the program has been made safe and simple. There are many issues which this program overcomes and each and every data loss scenario is covered by the program. The management of the data backup and restoration has been made simple by the program. The user needs absolutely no proficiency to run the program as it is highly intuitive and engaging. It is undoubtedly the top iPhone backup software.
- There is literally no iOS file type which is not supported by this program. It includes photos, messages, videos, music, contacts. app data and more.
- Apart from iPhone the software also supports iPad and iPod i.e. every major device type which is used by the users. A system based OS such as Mac and Windows is also fully supported.
- Selective data backup allows the users to ignore all the additional file types which just consume extra space on device.
- One click data restoration and backup make the program very easy to use.
- Refining the data is very easy with this program which means that it can be previewed before it is restored.
How to backup iPhone with dr.fone
Step 1: Download and install the program. Connect the device to the computer and launch the program. Choose "Data Backup & Restore".
Step 2: Once the iOS device is detected the files will be displayed automatically that exist on the memory. Choose the files you want to backup and click on the "Backup" bitton. If you want to view the previous backup simply click "To view the previous backup file option".
Step 3: Now let the program finish the process and wait for it. Once the files are backup you can view these as the program offers such facility as well. You can also restore the files to Mac or can restore to device as required.
2. Phone Rescue – iOS Data Recovery
Whatever the issue is this iPhone backup, recovery and restoration program ensures that the best is delivered to the user. The program has well-defined criterion and hence it is highly in demand from accidental to factory reset deletion related issues.
- The program can be used to retrieve 26+ types of files from iPhone.
- It is available for both Windows and Mac platforms.
- The interface of the program is highly intuitive and makes the process easy.
3. iPhone Backup Extractor
The best part of the program is that it is compatible with all versions of iOS devices which are currently available. The program has been developed based on iTunes interface which means that regular iPhone users will find no issues in using it.
- The program can be used to backup iTunes data as well which means that it works with PC.
- The online Apple related services are targeted and effectively backup by the program.
- There are different modes which are available for backup iPhone data.
4. iBackup extractor
The recovery from the iDevices has never been as easy as it is with this program. It means a lot to the users that want the efficient and reliable program to backup iPhone data. The interface resembles iTunes which again makes it the best iPhone backup software.
- If you have iOS backup to your iTunes the iPhone backup software will get the selective files.
- It is the top iPhone backup software based on users reviews that have been provided.
- This iPhone backup software can be worked with in a decent and very easy manner.
5. Dr. Fone – Backup and Restore
Developed by Wondershare this program has been developed in such a manner that it completes the process of backup from end to end. The program interface has been regarded as the best and it is all because of the development team of it. It is one of the top iPhone backup software programs which allow the users to overcome the issues which normal programs present.
- Only a single click is required to the backup iOS device to the computer.
- The restoration is easy and there is no data loss at all.
- The iPhone backup software is fully compatible with all versions of windows and Mac.
6. CopyTrans
It is one of the programs that have made the process of backup easy. The program has a limited edition which is free of charge. This version can be used to ensure that the final product buying decision is made easy. The iPhone backup related issues are dealt in a manner which is highly intuitive and makes the process highly effective.
- It is one of the best iPhone backup software programs due to its graphical interface.
- The data that has been back up by the program can be organized in line with user demand.
- The sensitive data can be organized and it can be saved separately for future reference.
7. Backup Utility
The best part of this backup software for iPhone is the simple interface that allows the users to overcome the issues of complexity which other programs might present. This iPhone backup software has all that it takes to be a perfect match for any iOS device in terms of data backup.
- The program is ideal for all the users that are looking for the best ways to backup.
- It has an interface that is too easy to understand.
- The program is fast and performs the task on time.
8. SynciOS
This program has a graphical interface which again means that the user has to work minimum before the data is back up. There are many issues which presented by many programs on this list. The SynciOS ensures that all such issues are completely eliminated. The backup process is simple and very much understandable for novice users.
- The program supports all iOS-based devices and all iOS versions.
- There is a free edition which can be used to backup data easily.
- This iPhone backup software has all the features which make it a top-notch program.
9. Cucusoft iPhone backup software
Compatible with both Mac and Windows it is among the best iPhone backup software programs. The users get complete facilitation when it comes to iPhone backup with this program. It also allows the users to preview the files before they are back up to make the process easier. The best and the most advanced mechanics are added to the program by the developers. The program also gets updated so that the most advanced mechanics are enjoyed by the users.
- The solution is fast, simple, reliable and effective when it comes to backup.
- The latest version i.e. iOS 11 is also compatible with the program.
- The iPhone disk and file utilities can also be stored to the PC hard drive by it.
10. Win AVI
The program concentrates on two important file type i.e. photos and contacts. It can be used to backup complete iPhone to the system as per need. The program offers a complete solution to the users and therefore it is a highly reputed software program. The best part of the program is that most of the functions of it run on autopilot which saves both time and efficiency of the user.
- The program has a free and a paid version for better understanding.
- It has a complex interface so not recommended for low-end users.
- The program runs two window backup for the users to see the files being backup.
11. SmartPhone Recovery Pro
It is a program that can back up almost 22 iPhone file types which is a good number as compared to a number of programs. The best part of this iPhone backup software is that it can be used to retrieve the data from 3rd party apps which is simply astounding. The numbers of users that are using the program are on a rise thanks to features which are being added continuously. It has been named as SmartPhone Recovery Pro but the fact is that it can perform both operations with ease.
- The program offers 3 types of scanning to ensure that the data from iPhone is back up.
- The device is always back up to the most recent version which has been created by the user.
- If the files are encrypted then Apple ID and password are required for backup.
12. iMazing iPhone backup software
This iPhone backup software is not as reputed as others on the list but it is gathering fan following with the passage of time. The program has the interface which will allow the users to overcome the issues related to backup. The program auto scans the device and works completely on its own.
- The program gets the access to the core coding of the device to backup files.
- The user can take a look at the file before they are stored.
- The best part of the program is its autopilot function which is the best.
13. FonePaw iOS data backup & restore
It is one of the best iPhone backup software programs which can be used to make sure that the best and the most advanced results are obtained. The program allows the users to make sure that the management of the backup programs is done in the best manner. The program is easy to use has good reviews and allows the best outcome for all.
- It can be used to back up at least 19 types of iOS files.
- The data that has been back up can easily be restored.
- The interface of the program is very user-friendly and easy to understand. .


text: This week we begin a new series: Hymns for Life. A journey through the life of some of the composers who wrote the hymns that the church has sung for hundreds of years. What was the story behind their hymns and how can it help us today to not only live a life of worship, but also live a life of sacrifice. These men and women wrote songs through many different seasons and each week we will take a new one and see how we can learn from them and sing their song with greater love and passion for the one it was written. Episode 5: Fannie Crosby January 7, 2019 http://thankful2day.com/podcasts/e69122418.mp3 Episode 4: He touched Me December 17, 2018 http://thankful2day.com/podcasts/e68121718.mp3 Episode 3: His Eye is on the Sparrow December 10, 2018 http://thankful2day.com/podcasts/e67121018.mp3 Episode 2: My Tribute November 26, 2018 http://thankful2day.com/podcasts/e66112618.mp3 Episode 1: What A Friend We Have in Jesus November 12, 2018 http://thankful2day.com/podcasts/e65111218.mp3


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Gordon Glass Collection, 1940-1990
The Gordon Glass Collection consists of OSU sports memorabilia, media guides, correspondence and related documentation.
ID: MSS Glass
Extent: 1.3 cubic feet
Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation: Gordon Glass Collection (MSS Glass), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
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I could not live without my to-do list and I want to share a little secret that I learned from my mom long ago. It's okay to write down things you have already done! Now, you may not need to do this, but I find that it helps me feel good about what I have accomplished. Just because I didn't write it down before I completed it does not mean that I didn't do it.
I also want to talk about prioritizing the list. I have my good days and my bad days in terms of prioritizing so let's talk about a few strategies:
1. Get the big stuff out of the way first: Megan Auman wrote about this tactic the other day here. She writes about how you can use this tactic to make sure that the important items get done. Her reasoning is that once you get the big stuff done, doing all the small things will seem like a reward.
2. Get started by crossing a few things off the list: This tends to be my strategy. I usually get up in the morning and head right for my office. I tend to check email & blogs before I have breakfast or get dressed. Eek! But since that is how I start the day, I have a hard time tackling the big things right then so I try and accomplish a few small things on my list to get me going. When I'm feeling good and in a rhythm, I'll tackle a biggie. Granted, sometimes I never get around to the big things on the list because the small stuff takes up the entire day but it doesn't happen that often.
3. Separate the list into short & long term projects: Your list will surely have some projects that will be completed in that day and s few projects that you are working on long term. You need to make sure that the items that need to be accomplished that day get done and use any leftover time for the ongoing projects. Again, you need to make sure that you leave a little time for those at the end of the day.
4. Find projects that you can accomplish in small pockets of time: For me, I find it helpful to have a few ongoing projects that I can chip away at in small pockets of time. These are best when they are mindless busy work kind of projects. I am lucky to have paper to count, separate & package. I can get some of this done while I am waiting on other stuff to happen. I can fold a lot of cards in half an hour. I feel good that I have not wasted the time and before I know it, the project is done without me setting any time aside for it.
Getting your list in order is essential to making sure you get everything done and staying organized!
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2.0 large, Eggs - White only, raw
1.0 egg, Large Egg W/ Yolk
2.0 scoop (31.5 g), Beverly Nutrition UMP, Vanilla
1.0 tsp(s), Vanilla extract
1.0 tbsp, Spices - Cinnamon, ground
0.5 tsp(s), Baking Powder
0.5 - 1.0 cup(s), Water
Heat a large non-stick pan
Spray lightly
Pour half of mixture into pan
Cook until bubbles appear on the top
Flip pancake and cook through
Remove to a plate
Repeat with remainder of batter
Eat or store
Pancakes can be topped with fresh fruit, sugar free syrup or other toppings. You can add other ingredients to the mix for variety.
Nutrition Facts from MyFitnessPal
Servings 1.0
Calories 375
% Daily Value in parentheses
Total Fat 11 g 17 %
Cholesterol 235 mg 78 %
Sodium 739 mg 31 %
Total Carbohydrate 17 g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 6 g 23 %
Sugars 3 g
Protein 53 g 107 %
DBFit UMP Protein Pancakes
We love to share healthy tips and tricks at CE Nutri-Fit. This recipe was a yummy treat prepared by one of our members (thanks, LG!!). We feasted on PB Protein Balls and Frozen Yogurt after last Sunday's workout. We welcome new members to join the fun. Bring some new recipes with you and we are happy to share.
2/3 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (Beverly UMP is a great option!)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup apple sauce
Shredded coconut (unsweetened to cut down on your sugars) for rolling
Post Workout Protein Jello
"Your Health and Wellness is Our Priority"
Part of our role on the CE Nutri-Fit team is to share with your our years of experience related to health, fitness and wellness. Nutrition is a key factor that can impact (positively or negatively) your health and wellness. It's hard to try new recipes, especially if you're cooking for a family. By joining us at CE Nutri-Fit we can do some of the hard work (shopping, cooking and trying new recipes) and you can reap the rewards :-) I have a feeling that those of you who joined my class on Sunday @ 11am enjoyed the post workout Orange Jello Shots (no alcohol involved!!) so I am sharing the recipe for you to try. More recipes to come on our website but if you join us at CE Nutri-Fit you can taste some of them in person. We look forward to working with you.
Protein Jello
1 packet Sugar Free Jello (orange is my favorite for this recipe)
1 scoop Protein Powder of Choice (Beverly Nutrition UMP Vanilla is awesome!!)
Topping of your choice (optional)
Prepare Protein
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Designed to transition seamlessly between land and water, the new Splash 25 backpack from Klymit promises to be a good choice for paddlers and day hikers alike. The 25-liter bag incorporates waterproof fabrics, as well as a fold and roll enclosure, to help keep its contents safe from the elements. It also uses Klymit's signature Air Frame technology – traditionally used to make the pack more comfortable to wear while hiking – to add a level of protection that goes well beyond what you would normally expect. Reportedly the Air Frame adds a measure of buoyancy to the Splash 25, allowing it to float when dropped in the water.
That should make retrieving lost gear a bit easier.


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Wal-Mart-owned Sam's Club is out to win more sales of consumer electronics, and says it expanding its warranty coverage. Anyone who buys a TV priced at $500 or more gets a $99 four-year SquareTrade protection plan that includes delivery, set-up, haul-away and recycling of their old TV. The deal, exclusive to Sam's Club, also provides a guaranteed buyback program that allows Sam's Club members to trade in their TV within six months, and get to half of its price back on a gift card.
Other consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, cameras, printers, gaming consoles, media players, headphones and even coffee machines are now covered under SquareTrade protection plans. Besides buybacks, delivery, setup, and damage protection, the plans also provide round-the-clock tech support.
"The demands upon the consumer to research, understand and operate technology on a daily basis are greater than ever before," the retailer says in its release. "People need an expert in their court, a resource they can turn to, to help them not only simplify but maximize the potential of technology. Through our program with SquareTrade, we're delivering the best value in the industry and delighting members with services that make their lives easier."
The improvements come at a time when consumers are increasingly open to buying gadgets from all retail channels. In its annual ownership study, scheduled to be released later this month, the Consumer Electronics Association says that among households who have made an electronics purchase in the last 12 months, 85% have done so in a physical store, with 58% making a purchase in a mass merchandiser, such as Walmart or Target; 48% from a store specializing in electronics, such as Best Buy or HH Gregg; and 22% at Sam's Club, Costco, or another warehouse.
Walmart has said it expects sales at Sam's Club to be flat in its latest quarterly results, which are scheduled to be announced in May. And in its most recent results, the Bentonville, Ark.-based company said net sales at Sam's Club rose 1.3% to $14.7 billion for the quarter, while operating income fell 15.3%


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Nabisco Sharp Cheddar Easy Cheese. Pasteurized cheese snack.Made with real cheese!
Water, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes), Whey, Canola Oil, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk, contains less than 2% of Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Sorbic Acid as a preservative, Cheese Culture, Enzymes, Color (Apocarotenal, Annatto Extract).
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Excellent source of calcium.Also available in:Cheddar flavor.American flavor.Cheddar 'n bacon flavor.Questions or comments?Contact us at: snackworks.com or call: 1-855-572-3801 please have package available.Mondelez International Group.