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WASHINGTON – In 2008, when Democratic firebrand Keith Ellison was deciding how to vote on an $800 billion bank bailout, one of the first calls he made was to ex-Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson, a Republican.
Since 2006, Carlson and others have staged quarterly meetings of a financial services roundtable that facilitates frank, private discussions about business issues between Ellison and representatives of Minnesota's investment and banking sectors.
Ellison trusts roundtable members to provide a point of view he may not agree with but needs to hear, a perspective he often does not get talking to the progressive Minneapolis constituency he represents in the U.S. House of Representatives. His talk with Carlson in 2008 helped persuade Ellison to vote for the bank bailout.
"He'll get out a notebook and pen and start asking questions," said current roundtable leader Stephen Lewis, board chairman of Columbia Funds. "I have been very impressed how he wants to learn."
Ellison is schooling himself on economic matters for a reason. What he really wants is to lead a serious national economic movement with what he describes as a workable common-sense message for corporate America.
To better position himself at the Capitol, Ellison gave up other committee assignments to sit on the powerful House Financial Services Committee and its Capital Markets Subcommittee. If America will empower its rank-and-file workers with good jobs without regard to race or religion, he said, many other issues disappear.
Known for occasionally sparring with conservative talk show hosts, notably Sean Hannity of Fox News over automatic federal budget cuts, Ellison aims to provide a populist counterpoint to the conservative vision that commands the majority in the House. It's a mission that should complement the politics of his district, which includes Minneapolis and is the state's most ethnically diverse and Democratic-leaning.
"If you're talking about a sustainable company that can rely on a decent margin of profit over the course of years and years, then your destiny is tied to the viability of the American middle class," Ellison said. "And you cannot take so much advantage of that class of workers that they cannot afford to buy your product unless they borrow money to do so."
He likens his approach to Henry Ford's efforts to pay his workers enough to buy the cars they produced. Or, if you can't think of Ellison as Henry Ford, try Paul Ryan of the left.
Not that the Republican-run House will debate an "Ellison Plan" any time soon. Ellison's economic initiatives, including a plan to tax high-frequency Wall Street traders and a "Back to Work" budget that emphasizes government stimulus and higher taxes for the super-rich, are almost universally dead on arrival.
Reaching out to business
The first Muslim elected to Congress, Ellison believes the media has "overemphasized" his faith, causing "distortions." Where he would like to lead is on economics.
"Members of Congress are typically viewed as experts in the areas their committees have jurisdiction over," University of Minnesota political scientist Kathryn Pearson said. Still, she added, as co-chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Ellison risks being permanently branded an ideologue and a partisan.
There is a way to re-brand, explained Norman Ornstein, who studies Congress for the American Enterprise Institute.
"You can be a populist firebrand interested in throwing bombs," Ornstein said. "Or you can reach out to a wider range of people and make yourself a player that way,"
Ellison tries to visit at least one Minnesota business a week. He's seen the giants — 3M, Target, Medtronic— and recently donned a brown UPS uniform to ride along on deliveries to small businesses.
In March, Ellison met with Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President David Olson to talk about workforce development and export promotion. He has been on five trade missions to Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
And there is the financial services roundtable that the congressman continues to attend.
Lewis believes Ellison's attempt to define himself as an economic expert "is a really good thing" because it will make him a more effective representative.
"Do I agree with all of his positions? No," said Lewis. "But I think he's a pragmatic guy."
Ellison credits the roundtable with raising his financial IQ. "Without their input, I would probably know a third of what I do now," he said.
Treatises on finance and economics fill the e-book library on Ellison's iPad. He reads them searching for the balance between the "good rules" and "economic liberty" that he believes in. The national economic plan he pushes weighs "what consumers need and what businesses need," he said.
In 2010 Ellison ran for and won the co-chairmanship of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, landing a political pulpit from which to preach national economic reform.
"I am trying to move groups of people and persuade the body politic in a pragmatic way around a set of economic ideas," he said.
Those ideas are unabashedly liberal, perhaps too liberal even for his own party, said Dan Holler, communications director of Heritage Action, the political arm of the conservative Heritage Foundation.
"Paul Ryan's beliefs are the bedrock of the Republican Party now," Holler noted. "Who knows if Ellison will translate into that."
Focus on the middle class
Ellison's plan includes "making the middle class the VIP of the economy" by using government regulations to prevent exploitation and corruption in business, by raising taxes on the super-rich, and by closing corporate tax loopholes.
Understanding how derivatives insuring subprime mortgage-backed securities triggered the Great Recession only reinforced Ellison's beliefs.
While he hopes to find alternative revenue to replace a new tax on medical devices in deference to Medtronic's, 3M's and St. Jude Medical's opposition, he remains irrevocably wedded to the health care law that spawned the tax.
Asked to comment on their relationship with Ellison, Target and Best Buy each issued statements that focused on points of agreement.
Ellison backed both retailers in their fights to tax Internet sales and limit debit card swipe fees. But he also supports raising the minimum wage and laws that make it easier for unions to organize workers.
"A business' primary responsibility is to its shareholders," Ellison explained. "I'm standing in different shoes. I care about businesses because they hire my constituents. But I have to be concerned about what's good for consumers."
In early May, Ellison wrote an op-ed for USA Today titled "Focus on jobs, not the deficit: Opposing view."
"Every day," he wrote, "Americans hear that we should starve the economy in order to save it. But this is exactly the opposite of what we should be doing."
Ellison grew up in Detroit, the child of a psychiatrist and a social worker. He studied economics at Wayne State University before law school at the University of Minnesota. He practiced law in Minneapolis.
At 49, he's written an autobiography, "My Country 'Tis of Thee," that is due out in September. He hopes the book's concepts of economic justice will "galvanize and influence large sections of Americans."
Ellison insists the book presages no push for higher office. He says he's happy to stay in a House seat considered one of the safest in Congress.
"We have two excellent senators. We have a great governor," he said. "I support them."
Ornstein does not think Ellison is viable for national office. But by becoming broader based and more practical, Ornstein said, Ellison could help shape the national economic debate.
On a recent day, Ellison hopscotched across the nation's capital from a fair-wage rally to a youth economic policy forum at the AFL-CIO to a gathering of senior citizens fighting Social Security cuts.
"I don't see myself as simply being a lone voice in the wilderness," he said.
He will always be sensitive to matters of race and religion. But as he told a young black activist at the youth employment forum, "you live in more of a multicultural world than your ancestors."
In an interview, Ellison was even more frank.
"You can't move the political paradigm toward a fairer model of economic distribution without talking to the white middle class," he said. "I believe you can solve a whole lot of problems if working people have a decent income."
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Our undergraduate and graduate tutors come highly recommended by their professors. They are committed to academic excellence not only for themselves but also for their peers at Nyack. Writing Center tutors serve the Nyack community by encouraging, motivating, and challenging students to become more effective, confident writers.
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Alyce Clover Seed - Alyce Clover is a annual summer sweet clover most commonly used for wildlife food plots, cattle forage and hay production. Alyce clover is great for deer, turkey and quail! Planted along fence lines, fire breaks Alyce clover will provide cover as well as seed throughout the fall and early winter. Alyce Clover is a high protein legume that provides essential nutrients for antler growth during the summer months. Alyce clover can be planted as early as the last chance of frost in the spring. It will grow throughout the summer and fall. Alyce clover will reseed if the seed pods reach maturity before the first frost.
Planting Rate: 10-15 lbs. per acre
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Planting Time: Spring, Summer
Type: Perennial
Application: Wildlife Food Plots, Cattle Forage, Decorative ground cover
pH: 5.5-6.5
Soil: Medium to well drained
Inoculant Required: EL/Garden Combo
Alyceclover, Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC., is an annual, warm-season legume. It grows erect with spreading branches and may reach a height of 60" if not harvested. Although an annual, it can reestablish each year by natural reseeding if the crop is allowed to make seed in the fall. This may be difficult to accomplish since the crop is usually cut for hay or grazed closely, which eliminates seed production. Only seed of common alyceclover are available for planting. Common alyceclover is not a new crop, but has been grown in Florida for many years for either pasture or hay.
Alyceclover is adapted to well-drained soils with good fertility. These can be either upland sands or flatwoods with good drainage. Alyceclover does not perform well on soils that flood.
Avoid sites with high levels of rootknot nematodes. These pests will attack common alyceclover and may severely damage the crop. Sites where alyceclover or other crops susceptible to rootknot nematodes have been grown in the previous season may have high levels of nematodes.
Alyceclover may be overseeded into a grass sod. The sod should be grazed or mowed closely to remove excess forage and cut with a medium-to-lightweight disk or chopper before seeding. The purpose of this cultivation is not to destroy the sod but to expose some soil so that seed can come in direct contact with it when planted. If a pasture drill is used, disking may be eliminated, but the sod must be closely grazed before planting.
Alyceclover is often planted following a spring vegetable or watermelon crop. In such a case, it is important to prepare a firm, moist, weed-free seedbed before planting.
Alyce clover should be planted between April 15 and June 30. If winter rains have been below normal and soil moisture is low in April and May, then overseeding of a grass sod should be delayed until the summer rains begin in June. Use 15 to 20 lb/A of seed. Use the high rate when the seedbed and soil condition are less favorable. The seed may be inoculated just prior to planting with N-fixing bacteria. Use the cowpea-type inoculant.
When planting into a grass sod that has been disked or chopped, the seed can be broadcast, followed by a harrow or drag of some type that will mix the seed with the soil, and then a cultipacker or roller may be useful to firm the soil. A good rain after broadcasting the seed will move the seed down and firm the soil, thus eliminating the need for harrowing and packing, but rainfall is unpredictable. When using a pasture drill, make sure the grass is cut or grazed short. When planting on a prepared seedbed, the seed are usually broadcast and covered with a cultipacker or planted with a grain drill. With either method, seed should be covered to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2". A well-prepared, level seedbed allows for planting at the right depth.
Alyceclover will not produce satisfactory growth on the very acid soils of low fertility. This crop requires a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.0. A soil test can be used to determine the need for lime, phosphorous, and potassium. If alyceclover is planted immediately following a highly fertilized crop, such as watermelons, it may not be necessary to add additional lime or fertilizer.
Alyceclover makes good quality hay if the crop is harvested before it is overly mature and if it is dried and baled without significant leaf loss. Hay should be cut when plants are 18 to 24" tall. A second cutting of hay is possible under favorable growing conditions. In many cases, alyceclover is planted late and only one hay cutting is made. This harvest should be made when the crop begins to flower. The crop may vary in height from 10" to 3 ft.
Alyceclover planted early (April or May) will be tall enough for hay in mid to late August, but frequent rainfall may prevent harvesting at this time. Harvest can be delayed from 4 to 6 weeks without a severe loss in feeding value.
Alyceclover can be grazed after the plants are about 12" tall. The animals should be removed after the plants are grazed down in order to permit regrowth. Overgrazing could allow weeds to invade the stand. The first growth may be grazed down and animals removed and regrowth used for hay or seed production. Alyceclover can be used in a creep graze system for calves. Four-month-old calves have gained an additional 0.3 to 0.5 lb/day until they were weaned when alyceclover was available in a creep pasture.
Seed yields of up to 600 lb/A may be obtained. Seed may be combined directly or the plants may be mowed, cured in the swath, and then threshed with a combine with a pick-up attachment. The latter method will usually result in a larger amount of seed being saved. Harvest of seed should begin when about 1/2 of the seed pods are brown. This will usually occur about mid-October.
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Concert - California (2012)
Phelps Family Hosts Wonderful Tribute Evening
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|A family photo of Chandler, Dane, and Cade
Suzanne and Eric Phelps of San Jose, California have long been staunch advocates for FIRST. Many of our members know the story of their precious son Dane, who passed away in 2008 when he was just 3 ½ years old. Dane was affected with an unknown type of ichthyosis and additional medical issues. Dane was a very special little boy and touched so many people in his short time. Over the years, Dane's older siblings, Chandler and Cade, have organized lemonade stands and garage sales to benefit FIRST. The entire family also continue to attend FIRST's national family conferences to connect with others and offer their love and support.
Eric and Suzanne wanted to do more to further ichthyosis research and create awareness. They held the first annual Dane's Friends for FIRST concert on September 1 at the Campbell Heritage Theater in Campbell, California. Food was provided by California business, MOJO burger, and a local Jamba Juice. Many family members and friends provided entertainment for the evening. There were performances by Dane's brother, Cade, former X-Factor contestants and now professional musicians Ryan Sims and Ethan Newman, singer-songwriter and teacher James Nobriga and his wife Katie Joy, and the phenomenal vocalist, songwriter and musician Joyce Randolph. Howard Dietz, a high school senior and award-winning saxophonist, joined other musicians for a 5-song set, and Kat Lernihan, a high school freshman and guitarist/vocalist took the stage as well for a three-song set. The evening also featured many performances by the Capitol Dance Company competition team dancers. Leading off the night was Dane's sister, Chandler Phelps, with a lyrical dance solo, "You'll Be in my Heart" dedicated to her brother, Dane, and all her friends at FIRST.
The evening was a tremendous success, raising more than $20,000 for FIRST! Eric and Suzanne received such a fantastic response from their community and the evening was such a success that next year's event is already planned for September 2013!
|FIRST brochures and information was available at the event.
|Cade plays the guitar.
|Suzanne on stage with the performers.
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We discuss the development, implementation, and assessment of a course for science undergraduates designed to help them develop an awareness and a deeper appreciation of the intellectual demands of physics teaching. The course focused on increasing student enthusiasm and confidence in teaching by providing well supported teaching opportunities and exposure to physics education research. The course assessment methods include 1) pre/post-test measures of attitude and expectations about science teaching, 2) self and peer evaluation of student teaching, 3) content-based pre/post-tests given to students who received instruction from the student teachers, and 4) audio-taped focus group discussions in the absence of the instructor and TA to evaluate student perspective on different aspects of the course and its impact.
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Nolin, Cabrera lead New Hampshire past PortlandBy ROGER BROWN
New Hampshire Union Leader
July 15. 2013 9:57PM
MANCHESTER — Life is good if you're pitching against the Portland Sea Dogs these days.
Sean Nolin tossed eight scoreless innings to help the New Hampshire Fisher Cats defeat Portland 5-0 Monday night in the first game of a three-game series.
Nolin allowed four hits, struck out nine and walked two. He raised his record to 6-2 and lowered his ERA to 2.09. The Sea Dogs haven't scored in the last 28 innings.
Outfielder Melky Cabrera had two hits, including a two-run home run, for the Fisher Cats, who improved their record to 47-46. The Sea Dogs dropped to 46-48.
Cabrera is on a major league rehabilitation assignment and is expected to play in all three games against Portland. He said he hopes to rejoin the Blue Jays this weekend.
Second baseman Derrik Gibson collected three of Portland's four hits. Mike McCarthy (0-3) took the loss.
First baseman Gabe Jacobo also had two hits for the Fisher Cats, who did all of their scoring in the fifth inning.
Seventy of Nolin's 98 pitches were strikes. Chorye Spoone pitched the ninth.
Marcus Walden (5-9, 3.34) is scheduled to start on the mound for the Fisher Cats tonight. The Sea Dogs have not announced their starting pitcher.


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- Linux sysadmin/developer/power user (if it has a manpage, I can surely use it/extend it/code for it)
- Network admin/designer/implementor/power user (anything from SLIP to PPP, 10Base2 to 1000BaseLX, 802.1x to 802.11i -- including copper/FO cabling for the former)
- Digital electronics/automation/servomechanics/HAM & non-HAM radio/remote control geek
Why am I here?
- I really want to throw my Nokia 9500 Communicator away for a plethora of reasons (such as not being able to run Linux on it :-) )
- I am a long-time Open Source supporter, advocate and user
- I am really fed up with GSM being associated with very-closed-and-secret like it would be some kind of magic. Enough of this bullsh1t!
- I would really love to contribute to the Neo/OpenMoko project in any way I can.
More specifically
- I would like to help with writing system-glue software (such as the GSM activitiy log, SMS functionality, SyncML support, BT to GPRS PPP/Ethernet routing and other cool/never-done-before stuff like that)
- I would like to help with GPS data/software (including a driver/reader for MapInfo/MapSource formats and including the possibility of having to go out with a ruler and drawing my own, Open Source, maps). I am also (very) interested in implementing APRS-like functionality for the Neo (discussed to death on the mailing list).


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I would like to watch Jin LIVE because for several years Jin has been my inspiration for how i go about life. His music has affected me in a very positive way. When i was going through my depression JIn's music helped make my day brighter. So now gladly today i can say i am depression free. Last year i was able to see him live in Houston. I traveled from Dallas just to see him. After the show i couldn't wipe off the smile on my face. Since 2006 like many other fans i have been loyal to him. I'm very happy and excited for his debut. I know his future is going to be extremely bright. On March 6th very early in the morning I'm going to march up to the nearest Best Buy and buy his album. Probably two to be honest. One for the car and one for the house. After hearing Sun Burns Down i knew that for a fact Jin will be very popular here in the states. I encourage him to stay 'Genki' and keep his chin up while he makes it to the top in the American entertainment business and not to doubt himself for a lot of people out there believe in him. And know he will be the brightest star in the sky. If i won i would like to go to New York. Thank you for giving the fans another chance to win free tickets!!!
awesome, i wish everyone the best of luck for attending it. but it is too bad that they dont have it in toronto
till the end of time, I will wait till the final battle begins
-Why you would like to watch him LIVE in concert
I am a big fan of Jin Akanishi from when he was in Kat-tun and I especially love his song Murasaki. The music he has made so far in the US is really catchy (Test Drive and Sun Burns Down) and I would love to see him perform in person. I think it's really cool that he made the effort to learn English and pursue a music career in the West. He has the potential to become really popular here and I want to show my support! Plus, I know it'll be an awesome night and a great chance to meet with other fans of jpop and Japan.
New York City at the Best Buy Theatre, only a short drive from where I am
Because I got my sister to like him even though she doesn't like Japanese music. These would be a great bday present for her. San Francisco or LA
Too hot today!
Simply put, I love and enjoy his music. He's a great performer and deserves more love in the states. One of my best friends just recently started listening to his music. I'm hoping to win tickets to the New York show so I can bring her as an early birthday gift.
Thank you for the opportunity, and good luck to all contestants!
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Well, I was going to enter but I don't feel I would deserve it quite as much as some of the people on here do. Good luck! If only it was closer to where I live... (:
aw. ^^
seriously awesome artist and absolutely great that he's coming to america!! hope he continues to come back!! we love him!! would love to see him at the warfield in sf!! jin you rock!!!
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It would have to be Honolulu, HI of course, since I live on that little island in the middle of nowhere and can't get to the mainland at this time. There have been a few Korean artist that have come through town but have not been able to enjoy any of the Japanese artists in the past few years (unless you count the Enka performances at the University.) I need to experience a really good show and Jin would fit the bill. Just sayin'.
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Why I want to go?
Simply because I do research on johnny's and if I don't go then my research is incomplete! (haha) I really love his music but I thought the other one is quite amusing.
San Francisco!
Also, San Francisco has been updated to The Regency Ballroom. You might want to look into that
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i cant believe he's not coming to chicago this time D:
I just listened to some of his songs, I enjoy J-pop so much and it is so rare for them to come out here, I'd love to go!!!!
honolulu - hawaii XD
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yeah im from chicago too :)
you're probably right. its still upsetting to know he won't be coming this time.


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Hampstead dog's shooting raises questions about lawBy JASON SCHREIBER
Union Leader Correspondent
January 10. 2013 11:02PM
HAMPSTEAD - The deadly shooting of a dog by a neighbor who claimed the animal frightened his rabbits may prompt lawmakers to take a closer look at the state law that justified the killing.
State Rep. John Sedensky, R-Hampstead, said he plans to call a meeting with local legislators to see what, if anything, should be done to RSA 466:28, a law allowing people to kill dogs for "worrying" livestock and other domestic animals.
"I'm going to look at it and we'll see if maybe we can make that a little more flexible," Sedensky said Thursday.
The call for action follows the shooting on Jan. 5 by West Road resident Christopher Gibbons, who was cleared of any wrongdoing by police after he used an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle to shoot and kill Fred and Judy Galietta's 6-year-old dog, Sadie, a Brittany spaniel.
Gibbons, a retired Manchester police officer, said he killed the dog because she wandered onto his property and frightened his two caged rabbits by barking at them and chasing around the outside of their cage.
While Sadie never got inside the cage, Gibbons told police that he was concerned for the rabbits because they are fragile and susceptible to heart attacks.
The Galiettas said they let Sadie outside to go to the bathroom and heard her "yipping" a short time later. Judy Galietta went outside to begin calling for her. That's when she heard two shots and then found Sadie dead by the rabbit cage in her neighbor's yard.
Police Lt. John Frazier said Gibbons called police immediately after he shot the dog on his property to report what had happened. Frazier said that initially Gibbons told police that he didn't know the dog.
However, the Galiettas insisted that Gibbons knew the dog well and that he used to see her running around in the Galiettas' yard in the summer. They also said they believe their dog was shot because they've complained about Gibbons' target shooting in the past.
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Police concluded that Gibbons had the legal right to kill the dog under a state law called RSA 466:28, which states: "Any person may kill a dog that suddenly assaults the person while such person is peaceably walking or riding without the enclosure of its owner or keeper; and any person may kill a dog that is found out of the enclosure or immediate care of its owner or keeper worrying, wounding, or killing sheep, lambs, fowl, or other domestic animals."
The Galiettas are calling on lawmakers to remove the word "worrying" from the law.
State Sen. Jim Rausch, R-Derry, is a retired veterinarian who said the term "worrying" was included to protect livestock, especially sheep, in situations where they may be chased or run down by dogs. He said certain animals can be harmed in stressful situations, even when they're not physically attacked.
"There is a legitimate reason for that terminology. It's not the law that's wrong, it's people not behaving," he said.
State Veterinarian Steve Crawford said rabbits can be stressed fairly easily and that there are a number of factors that would affect how much harm could be done.
Rausch said he feels last weekend's incident could have been handled differently, especially if the shooter was aware that the dog belonged to his neighbor.
"The terminology was put in there to protect the animals, not to protect bad behavior or people not using good judgment or being a good neighbor," he said. "This situation just highlights that we have individuals who use no common sense. This should have been resolved in a manner of good neighborly relations. I'm sure that dog would have gone back home if it was scolded. There was no need to shoot it."
Still, Rausch said he doesn't feel it's necessary to change the law based on one incident.
Former state Rep. Leigh Webb, D-Franklin, said he feels attempts to change the law won't go very far. He introduced a bill in 2008 that attempted to remove "worrying" after a dog was shot by a neighbor in Hill. His proposal was met with opposition from the state's agricultural community and the law remained intact.
"I didn't want a law with interpretive language to be an excuse for killing a neighbor's pet. (The bill) hit a lot of resistance from farmers in New Hampshire who still have a strong presence here and were afraid if it were changed in any way, it would indeed have a detrimental effect on their livestock," Webb said.
Webb said it's a tough situation because "if you accommodate the pet owner you may be hurting the farmer."
Ultimately, Webb said, the responsibility lies with dog owners to follow leash laws and keep their animals on their own property.


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Life Technologies Acquires BAC BV, Expands Capabilities in Bioprocessing
New product line complements Life's current offerings, expands protein purification workflow
Jan 22, 2013, 08:00 EST
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced its acquisition of BAC BV, a privately held company based in the Netherlands, and a leader in the discovery, development and manufacture of protein purification products. The acquisition expands Life's capabilities and product offerings in the growing market of biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing.
"Our acquisition of BAC BV positions Life Technologies as a leading provider of end-to-end solutions that are widely utilized in the bioprocess workflow," said Tony Hunt, head of BioProduction at Life Technologies. "Combining BAC's current portfolio and pipeline with our pre-existing portfolio expands Life's product offering and enables us to compete more fully across the protein purification market. We intend to immediately integrate the portfolios and leverage the Life commercial platform to drive accelerated growth in this market."
Bioprocessing is the production and analytical testing of biologically-based therapeutics, which are developed in cultured cells or microorganisms, and include drugs, vaccines, biosimilars, and gene and cell therapies. Life Technologies' Gibco® brand is the market leader in cell culture media, a position it has held for 50 years, and the company more recently integrated its POROS® brand of chromatography resins for purification of therapeutic products into the Bioproduction portfolio.
The acquisition expands Life's existing portfolio by adding BAC BV's unique set of innovative and proprietary affinity ligands to the company's world-class POROS® resins. Affinity ligands are molecules capable of binding with very high affinity to specific proteins, and are typically attached to chromatography resins in a production-scale, bio-purification process.
Life customers will benefit from a streamlined approach to protein purification with tailored end-to-end solutions. In addition to Gibco® culture media, POROS® resins and the BAC BV affinity ligand portfolio for protein purification, Life also offers the Applied Biosystems® SEQ rapid molecular kits for contaminant and impurity testing of bio-therapeutic products.
"We are looking forward to developing and providing unique, enabling products from our combined portfolios and capabilities to our purification customers," said Laurens Sierkstra, Ph.D., chief executive officer of BAC BV. Sierkstra and an additional 34 employees will join Life Technologies. Current BAC BV facilities, a manufacturing site in Naarden and R&D facility in Leiden, Netherlands, will remain in operation.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The tuck-in acquisition of BAC BV is expected to be neutral to the company's overall ROIC three years after close.
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Redlands football has been pretty darn good over the past couple of years, finishing second in the Citrus Belt League. But with crosstown rival Redlands East Valley finishing ahead of them both years and owning a four-game winning streak over the Terriers, Redlands' good has been good enough for them.
"There's no question that REV has had our number and that we have to beat them to get to where we want to go," Redlands coach Jim Walker said. "We've played them well and tough, but it hasn't quite been good enough. This year we are hoping that we can stay healthy, that our junior can mature and that we can have a good season."
While Walker is bullish on his junior class, it's senior Mike Stallone who makes the Terriers go. Stallone (5-11, 180) did everything but sell concessions for Redlands last year, passing for 646 yards and five touchdowns, running for another 614 yards and five scores, catching nine passes on offense and an interception on defense while also recording 20 tackles.
"Mike is probably the best player in the CBL," Walker said. "He's a two-way guy that can do pretty much anything. We'll play him in the secondary, throw him passes, use him as a Wildcat QB – whatever we can do."
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text: Originally broadcast as part of the American Playhouse series on PBS, this video captures a performance by the original cast of the popular Broadway musical. With songs and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine, who also directed the stage production, Into the Woods humorously combines a number of classic fairy tales into one over-arching narrative. A baker and his wife are assigned a number of tasks by a nearby witch; only after completing these duties will they be able to give birth. During their quest to fulfill the witches' demands, they encounter Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and numerous other fairy tale figures. The traditional stories are parodied and altered at will, yet the original fairy tales' sense of wonder and, at times, darkness remains intact. The score, winner of Broadway's Tony Award, includes such songs as Children Will Listen, Giants in the Sky, and No One Is Alone.


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Hear ye, hear ye — Prince George is turning one on Tuesday!
But with such a big first year — travels abroad to make the royal rounds with his parents, time in the countryside with grandparents and picking up pointers from the queen — trying to come up with the perfect birthday present for the prince is a royal challenge.
What do you get for the heir to the English throne?
Well, sound the trumpets because we've put together a list of goodies that are sure to be a smashing success.
From royal play date duties to horsing around at dad Prince William's polo match, we've taken a look back at the tot's memorable moments — and rounded up a gift guide fit for the future king.
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Call off the guards! Jonathan Adler's Junior King Piggy Bank ($78) is the perfect place for a prince to safely store all the family's jewels — or at least their loose change.
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Bath time with his baby boy might be "quite painful" (we're still searching for a mini scuba diving set!), but perhaps Prince George has his sights set on something a little bigger than the tub?
With Prince William hoping his son has inherited his love of snorkeling, Beverly Kids' Union Jack Floating Swimsuit ($53) is perfect for a fun day at the beach.
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Every future king needs his own kingdom! While Princess Kate is busy putting the final touches on the family's 10-bedroom country home, Prince George can still live — or at least play! — like royalty in Box Creations Medieval Castle ($30).
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We know Prince George has his favorite footwear collection, but he might make an exception for Momo Baby's Sailor Leather Shoes ($29). The adorable nautical kicks are an instant shoe-in for the next time he sports the unforgettable (and sweet!) sailboat romper.
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Prince George and Prince William's early morning jam sessions are about to hit a high note with Rockabye Baby's Coldplay Lullabies ($17), featuring all the hits from the first-time father's favorite band, played to soothing sounds.
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Make way for Prince George! His dad and Uncle Harry have proven their skills in the saddle, but there's no horsing around when it comes to the future heir's ride — Posh Tots Prince Rocking Horse ($175) comes complete with a mini throne.
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Prince George wasn't impressed with the horse he met at Dad's polo match, but he might be ready to make nice with animals (other than his pooch Lupo!) after playing with Olive & Cocoa's Wooden Farm Animals ($84).
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There's still a long road ahead of him before Prince George is cross-country biking with Aunt Pippa and Uncle James. Until then, he can still get an early start on his cycling skills with Kiddimoto's Union Jakc Kurve Blue Balance Bike ($79).
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Talk about getting the royal treatment! Yes, even the future king of England needs to be potty trained and what better way than with His Majesty's Throne Potty Chair ($83)?
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It may be Prince George's birthday, but Princess Kate has plenty of reasons to celebrate — she's made it through her first year of motherhood!
And with the Duchess of Cambridge planning her first solo overseas trip, Posh Mommy's 14K Yellow Petite Crown Necklace ($229) is a beautiful way to keep her baby boy close to her heart.
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Is it time for Manchester United & Wayne Rooney to go their separate ways?
Well, would you believe, that since October 2010 I had yet to forgive Rooney's treacherous behaviour. Never have I seen Ferguson looking so overwhelmingly upset and disheartened with football and life in general than at that stage of his career. Many people forgave Wayne for his actions but I couldn't, regardless of his efforts that helped bring success United's way. You don't treat Manchester United like that, end of story.
This is the start of a new era, a fresh chapter in United's illustrious history. Thankfully Ferguson is just donning his slippers to move upstairs for a while and graciously, almost royally, continue serving the club. But for Wayne Rooney it's curtains and a quiet, unceremonious exit via the backdoor. It just goes to show you - you get what you deserve at Manchester United.
What was your reaction to the Sir Alex retirement news?
Funnily enough, after the game on Sunday, I tweeted that I was ready for a change and told how, after 26 years of watching the same man's football, I wanted the future to start sooner rather than later. I was summarily rounded up and ridiculed for being anti-Fergie, how dare I suggest 'Fergie Out'. I was a moron, a cretin and far worse than you can print here. Ironic, then, that two days later the great man would announce his departure. I questioned whether the same Reds who were ignoring the fact that one day Ferguson would retire were ready for the future, the reaction to his decision suggests they're not. My own reaction was one of excitement. The future will be fascinating and it starts now.
Do you believe it's the right time for him to go?
Yes. Twenty-six years at one club is as unusual as his success is remarkable. I doubt any manager in the future will achieve such a feat or oversee 38 trophies with one club, or even a series of clubs. There's nothing left for him to prove, he's won everything and more. His own self-proclaimed target was simple; overtake Liverpool. He's done that, he's created an unbelievable legacy. Carrington is a wonderful state-of-the-art training facility with plans in place to improve yet further.
The staff he leaves behind are accustomed to their jobs and this should make the transition from life 'under' Fergie to life 'after' Fergie far easier. The club itself really is run with a sense of family about it, you detect that atmosphere whenever you visit Carrington, everyone's important; from visitor and tea lady to player and director. Ferguson has done his bit; it's time to see what the next man can achieve.
Is David Moyes the right man to replace him?
The usual cliche is inevitable; only time will tell. However, I personally think it's the wrong question to ask. I think the question is, can/will the current players and staff do all they can to ensure Moyes has the best chance possible to succeed? It's down to those experienced Manchester United faces to welcome him, appreciate the task he faces and do all they can to take some of the immense pressure he faces off his shoulders. Take it on their own shoulders in much the same way Ferguson has for many of them over the last 26 years. If they can do that and continue where they left off this season they will make Moyes' learning curve a far more comfortable one and he can gradually ease his way into the future.
From the fans perspective a positive start will settle any nerves but it's key to recognise this is about long-term success and everyone connected with the club has a responsibility to assist the transition simply by 'not becoming Chelsea fans'. Booing Moyes or cheering Ferguson's name at every negative opportunity is seriously counter-productive. Despite not winning a trophy during his managerial career, Moyes fits in brilliantly with the club's selection criteria; loyal, competitive, media-savvy, promotes youth and has respect within the game. The quicker he's competing for honours the better his stewardship will turn out to be.
Will the fans be patient even if results go against him early on?
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Personally I'll allow him as long as the club allow him - if that means a period of no success, so be it, but I'm old enough to recognise that football has changed and United will be in serious trouble if they do not sustain some level of success and therefore I want them to be successful. However, my support of the club is in no way connected to its success. Manchester United means everything to me; always has, always will. My biggest hope is it navigates modern times without getting into any difficulty a la Leeds United and it's there for me and future generations to enjoy and admire. I've been fortunate enough to have seen more success than I ever imagined possible when growing up in the Eighties. Craving more or castigating failure would be little more than greed.
Do you think Sir Alex staying on as a director/ambassador will cause any issues with Moyes?
It shouldn't but it could, of course. I believe the idea is to spend two to three years grooming Moyes, like an apprenticeship if you like. Moyes will be given the authority to play his own style of football as long as it's attacking while he's gradually shown the ropes behind the scenes and encouraged to continue current practice rather than trying to implement his own ways or fixing what isn't broke.
When the time is right, Ferguson and the club will gently ease off the reigns and allow Moyes to go his own way, safe in the knowledge he's been successfully manufactured into a clone of Ferguson himself, or at least I believe that's the plan anyway! This apprenticeship will depend on results, though. I pray he gets them because the alternative is chopping and changing managers; if that scenario came to fruition it could literally prove calamitous for the brand, sorry, the football club. The club needs to hold its nerve when the going gets tough.
Is it time for Manchester United & Wayne Rooney to go their separate ways?
I've wanted Wayne to be the player he should have been so badly and I keep trying to find excuses for him but I think this is the end. You can ask to leave once and call it a mistake but twice is irreparable damage. He clearly needs a new challenge and a bigger pay-cheque and maybe we should move on too.
He's still contributed positively in terms of goals and assists this season but his performances have been awful - unquestionably his worst season at the club. That said, he had almost no pre-season and has been so stop-start due to injuries, rarely had any kind of rhythm. His problems now are of his own doing though and I do think it's time to say thanks and let him go.
What was your reaction to the Ferguson retirement news?
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Do you believe it's the right time for him to go?
Who's to say? Is there ever a right time for the greatest manager ever to go? For him, it was the right time and who am I to argue against that. What I would say is that there were a few hints this season that he was considering it so maybe it was possible to have predicted it.
Is David Moyes the right man to replace him?
Unquestionably so. He's British, fiery and has a proven track record of building, rebuilding and planning ahead. I think it's a victory for tradition in the game and I'm pleased the club have found someone who shares the same values as it. I've attempted to explain why I'm so pleased on the blog.
Will the fans be patient even if results go against him early on?
We have to be. This is new territory for us and our fanbase has grown enormously - many 'modern fans' aren't happy after one defeat let alone one trophyless season. He's signed a six-year deal so I suspect he'll be given plenty of time to prove his doubters wrong. He has my full support anyway!
Do you think Ferguson staying on as a director/ambassador will cause any issues with Moyes?
It remains to be seen in that we don't yet know how hands-on Fergie will or won't be. I think Gill suggested that he'll keep away from the pre-season tours (not just because of his hip operation) and he won't be at Carrington much in the early days. Ferguson has always wanted United to be like the other great European clubs - Bayern, Real Madrid, Barcelona - in that former players and staff stay on and become the core representatives at the club and I believe that's the right way to go. He'll join the likes of Law, Charlton, Neville and Robson in that respect - not bad company.
Is it time for Manchester United & Wayne Rooney to go their separate ways?
There's no rumour here - Rooney asked for a transfer and it's about time United found him a new club. One transfer request was barely forgivable, another is not. The irony being that Rooney questioned United's ambition in the transfer market and demanded new signings. What he didn't bargain on is that United would go and sign a better striker than he is in Robin van Persie. Moreover, Rooney's position in the team is questionable - if the Scouser isn't first choice in the No.9 slot any more, and suffered a below-par season in a deeper role, where will Moyes even deploy him? Shinji Kagawa deserves more time in a central role, while Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez won't stay at the club if they remain in perpetual reserve. There's little to be gained by retaining Rooney.
What was your reaction to the Ferguson retirement news?
In a sense there was no surprise. Sure, Ferguson had kept the headlines away this time by insisting to the last that he had no intention of quitting. But under the surface there had been talk for some time, while there was always the feeling that the retirement would always come out of the blue. At the same time there is disappointment that a great man has left the club and a feeling of trepidation of what the future holds.
United could be entering a period of significant change, with Ferguson going, David Gill stepping down as chief executive and Paul Scholes also retiring. With Wayne Rooney seemingly heading out of the door, and Rio Ferdinand yet to sign that new contract, this summer is the biggest upheaval at United for a quarter-century.
Do you believe it's the right time for him to go?
Ferguson has said for the last decade that he would choose the time that was best for him - so this is the right time. Fergie's ability to draw more from this squad over the past seven years than could have been expected from any other manager must have taken its toll. Objectively, there is no right time for Ferguson to leave United - the man has won more and achieved greater things than anybody could have dreamt of. He transformed the club root and branch. There will never be another like him.
I can't help feeling underwhelmed by David Moyes' appointment. I'm sure that he has many qualities, which have attracted Ferguson's eye. There's every possibility that Moyes will marshal United's considerable resources and continue Ferguson's epoque of success. But objectively Moyes isn't qualified for the job. Moyes' lack of trophies in 11 years at Everton has been well documented. That might say more about the concentrated nature of the English game, although the Toffees' lack of success in the cups will have disappointed Everton fans.
But I'm not convinced that the spin that Moyes has consistently overachieved is even true. Everton's average position in the Premier League over the past decade is eighth. The club's average position in the 'financial table' - based on revenues and wage/turnover ratio is about eighth too. In other words, Moyes' performance is about par for the course.
Will the fans be patient even if results go against him early on?
United's fans are some of the most patient in the country. Ignore the hysteria on social media, or indeed in the newspapers. Moyes will be given plenty of time - that stability is reflected in the six-year contract the new man has been given. But this isn't United in 1986 - Moyes is building from a strong base so he certainly won't be given six years to win his first trophy as United manager. There's also a feeling that commercials will drive the Glazers' decision to stick or twist should things go wrong with Moyes at the helm. If sponsors begin to drift away then the Scot is doomed.
Do you think Ferguson staying on as a director/ambassador will cause any issues with Moyes?
There's an even bigger shadow - it's called the north stand, which now bears the name of Moyes' predecessor in six-foot-high lettering. I'm sure Ferguson is sensible enough to stay out of the dressing room. I doubt that Ferguson will retain an office at Carrington. There shouldn't be any doubt about who is in charge of the team but the pressure is there and Moyes will thrive under it like Ferguson or he'll sink. United's global stature and the media hyperbole that surround the club will be something Moyes has never experienced before. The expectation to not only win every game, but do it with style and that will be on the new man right from the start. I wonder if he is ready for it...
Is it time for Manchester United & Wayne Rooney to go their separate ways?
It says it all when the Fergie announcement eclipsed the talk of Rooney's second transfer request and that that was relegated to an afterthought. If things carry on, though, it could get out of control, so whilst it's not ideal, for Moyes to have such a huge problem straight away might be a good thing as an introduction to Old Trafford life and what the soap-opera existence can be like. It's so strange, he's on the cusp of being our highest ever scorer, he's a great player; but he's not the world-class one (well, consistently anyway) that we all hoped he'd step into and his lack of consistency is still a problem.
Add in the problems, like being dropped for Blackburn at home or rested earlier in the season, and you wonder where it can go wrong as much as it can go right. I hope he stays, but will he be happy with the demotion in status, which Van Persie's signing heralded, the very ambition which he once questioned. United don't like sagas and this appears to be one that never quite goes away.
It may well be his call, with Moyes ready to give it all a chance, but he can't keep crying wolf nor fail to realise that, in terms of taking the world by storm, even at 28, he's running out of time. But this week shouldn't be about all that. It's about the man who changed the lives of every single Manchester United supporter. Sunday will be emotional. This week will be. But United don't stand still and the next phase promises to be exciting - as it always is at United.
What was your reaction to the Ferguson retirement news?
Shock, sadness, completely gutted for 24 hours and then a realisation that there was never going to be the right moment for it to happen, it was just going to happen. So why not now? The gossip columnist in Red News has great sources and had predicted this in the November fanzine - and Moyes to come - but I still didn't want to believe it. When we first heard on Tuesday evening, it was surreal. We've all known this has been coming but, when it does, it's still hard to accept and deal with. It's like he's family, even from a distance you still feel as though he's part of you. Football, eh!
Do you believe it's the right time for him to go?
I didn't on Tuesday evening, but then you piece it together it begins to make sense; the source in November, his reaction to Madrid, the Van Persie 'farewell thanks signing'. He went out on the top, reclaiming the title after a stunning loss of it the year before, and on his own terms. It's as ideal a scenario as you could create. Whilst trying to supress the 'what ifs' - he deserves to now have a long and happy after United period.
Is David Moyes the right man to replace him?
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The concern is he has to immediately raise his ambition and results - but why shouldn't he be the right man. He might have been born for this moment too. I hope we can keep and hang onto most of the current coaching set up and United fans must give him patience. I just have a feeling that some knocking this will be pleasantly surprised, but we have to give him time to bed in.
Will the fans be patient even if results go against him early on?
How long is a piece of string? Hold that, I've never understood that answer! The great thing about Fergie was also a burden, his demand and expectation transferred to us so we want and expect a trophy every season; how mad a demand is that? It's also great - because it's such a huge challenge. I worry for the younger Reds who have known nothing but success, because they have known nothing but Fergie, yet equally us older Reds who remember darker times don't want to return there.
I don't think this is a Sir Matt Busby retirement scenario; the ages of the squad are right and we've just won the league. Hopefully history will provide us all with the answers; give it time and see where it takes us. Next season see what targets Moyes sets himself and us and the dull ache of the loss will disperse as this next period, though scary, is also quite an exciting concept.
Do you think Ferguson staying on as a director/ambassador will cause any issues with Moyes?
Nope, because I don't think he will let it, plus you are coming from a relationship where Moyes will go to him when he wants to, not the other way around. If you read the history books, the problem post-Matt was that there was an unease right from the off, before the appointment; even over wages and office space - quite petty really. That's not the case here. I'm not saying success is guaranteed, but Moyes shouldn't be worried about this, it's a great template to step into. Winning and hungry players, who will have more respect than many think because he's drenched in that which Fergie loves; loyalty. The players, well most of them, will take a lot from Fergie backing Moyes.


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Discussion in 'The Howard Stern Show' started by GaryPuppet, Jan 25, 2013.
He'd be jealous of Fergie, according to him she got fucked by all the black guys in the band, Howie's dream come true.
Haha....I saw that and immediately asked some pertinent questions, statements
srs. wtf is he talking about?
Beff turned off her replies on her tweets she's about retarded. She's down on de clawing a cat because it's cruel, but sh'e fine with cutting a dog to put a chip inside himBeth Ostrosky @BethStern100% yes RT @kato620: @BethStern Do u recommend the micro chip be put in the dog? I love my new puppy but that seems weird to me. Thx
Howard has a Ghost Writer
he does that 120 days a year
He's obviously coming "unglued" in more ways than one
HAHAHA "Big Bird" follows Howchie
Did Howard useta post here as SmellMuhFinga?
Putting "drew barrymore house" into google shows that she has places in Montecito (Santa Barbara area) and the Hollywood Hills, no mention of anything in the Hampton's or NYC
Introducing Flower, Drew Barrymore's Affordable New Makeup Line
Sarah Ferguson?
also unrelated,,,,
Bill and Hillary Clinton are house hunting in the Hamptons
What a name-dropping star-fucker! We get it, Howard. You're only friends with famous people.
you must put Howards tweet through a gay and faggot filter.
Howard and the girls must be gossiping at the salon.
mani-pedi day?
Im hoping this bitch got hacked.
I was wondering how he got fresh garden cut shit when it's been in the teens on the east coast all week.
So now he's "making a bouquet" and "sharing"?!?
this is the fake story
Can someone please teach him how to lie?!?
what are you talking about? it's 23 here
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When Raj can no longer afford his apartment after cutting himself off from his father's money, Leonard and Penny offer up Sheldon's old room. After Sheldon struggles to let go of his old room, he offends Raj and causes trouble in Leonard and Penny's relationship.
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StepDubStep wrote:Horace Andy-"Why Oh Why".... deadly riddim!
What others came on this Channel One monster? I know of the Patrick Andy but would love to know what else is out there. Released that is.
the Patrick Andy was released on 7" and on LP, the 7" mix is harder IMO. "sweet reggae music" by Little John on the 'reggae dance' LP prod. by Jah Thomas is a similar sounding riddim imo, probably a riff on this one or vice versa.


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Philippines president visits WFP typhoon relief operation
The President was in the area to present 61 newly built shelter units to families at a relocation site in Daraga municipality of Albay Province.
During her visit, the President helped WFP staff distribute sacks of rice, mung beans and palm oil to displaced people and food-for-work beneficiaries. She thanked WFP for its support to typhoon victims and people in conflict-affected Mindanao.
The President also toured the tents where some evacuees are still housed while waiting for completion of their shelters. Typhoon Reming (locally known as Typhoon Durian) devastated the Bicol region in December 2006, affecting over three million people.
Albay Province was hit particularly hard as the typhoon triggered deadly mudslides along the slopes of Mount Mayon, burying entire villages and displacing nearly 100,000 people.
Nine months later, over 15,000 people remain displaced as the Government works to find safe land where they can be permanently resettled.
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WFP has been providing monthly rations to all registered displaced people in Albay under an Emergency Operation (EMOP) launched in January 2007.
Where possible, the food assistance is linked with work activities in the camps and resettlement sites (such as shelter construction) and training in disaster preparedness. WFP has also extended food-for-work support to farmers and fishermen who are still struggling to re-establish their livelihoods after the storm.
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Editor's note: The Giving Spirit has been an annual feature in The Record during the holiday season for almost two decades.
Editor's note: The Giving Spirit has been an annual feature in The Record during the holiday season for almost two decades.
The stories focus on local nonprofit groups and other agencies that help those in need in our community. Over the years, the series has taken on several forms.
This year, we're doing something different. We asked nonprofit leaders to tell the story of their agency's work in their own words.
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History: In March 1981, 14 pro-lifers met in Stockton to discuss the possibility of combining efforts to effectively communicate the pro-life message locally. A common belief surfaced - that all human life is valuable. A dual purpose became clear:
1. We must seek to educate the public regarding the humanity of the unborn child;
2. We must help women experiencing unwanted pregnancies.
San Joaquin Right to Life was born out of those 1981 discussions. A one-room Pregnancy Crisis Information Center was opened on Robinhood Drive in Stockton. The services rendered that first year included a few incoming telephone calls recorded on an answering machine, a small lending library, an occasional invitation to speak at local schools, literature distribution and free pregnancy screening and counseling by appointment. The Center then moved to a three-room office on Center Street in Stockton in 1983. The name was changed in 1984 to the Pregnancy Help Center (PHC), reflecting more clearly the services offered. Then in 2001, the Center moved to its current location on Pacific Avenue, a seven-room suite.
Mission: The Pregnancy Help Center is a nonprofit organization that helps women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy or who have small children. For the last 31 years, the Pregnancy Help Center has worked diligently to provide critical educational, counseling, and practical assistance to women and their families in the greater Stockton area. Its goal for the next five years is to expand upon this success by providing a greater range of services to the local community, including but not limited to sonogram diagnostic procedures, access to professional medical personnel, and additional classes in fathering skills. The agency plans on moving locations to a site that allows greater access for clients as well as better meeting the requirements of a full medical facility. Currently, the Building Healthy Families (BHF) program consists of a series of fetal development and child care videos and curriculum that detail all that the young woman will experience during her pregnancy. When she has completed this section, she then moves on to parenting classes that teach the different aspects of being a parent (when young men come in to join the program, they are shown the child care videos and then move to the parenting classes). Clients also have the option of participating in the breast feeding and Child Birth Preparation classes. Clients meet with one of the volunteer peer-counselors once a week and can earn an item such as a car seat, bassinet, stroller, etc., after six classes. The Center offers diapers and formula as a one-time emergency gift for those not a part of the BHF program. It is here as an assistance to people, but not to supply all of their needs. The Center also offers post-abortion counseling through the PACE program. All of the services are confidential and free of charge.
The purpose of the Center is to build relationships with the families of the community and to love each and every person who comes through the doors. The Center lets them know that they are loved and accepted no matter the choice they make regarding their pregnancy, but it makes all the information available to them regarding their situation so that they are able to make an informed decision. The Center is also here to encourage clients to become independent and self-sufficient in order to better the quality of their lives. If there is a need of a client's that the Center cannot help with, such as housing, food or medical, it will network and make referrals with the agencies that can.