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Disparity continues to grow between white children born into affluent families and children of color born into poverty, according to the latest Kids Count in Delaware Fact Book unveiled at an event in Middletown this week.
Delaware's population of teens and children is more ethnically and racially diverse today than any time in the state's history.
Yet the gulf in opportunities available to predominately white children born to affluent families and children of color born into poverty is only continuing to widen, according to the latest report from Kids Count in Delaware.
"How much return would you expect to get on an investment you didn't make," said Kelli Thompson, president of the 20-year-old organization's advisory board. "Unfortunately, when it comes to a growing number of our children, where investment is proven to pay great dividends, we often invest nothing to very little, particularly in children who need it the most."
Thompson said the 226-page Kids Count Fact Book is intended to help state lawmakers, educators and health care officials make the types of investments that will help close that gap.
"Our choices do matter," the Townsend resident said Monday during an event at Westown Movies in Middletown that marked the report's official release. "Understanding the accurate, unbiased, current and comprehensive data provide in the fact book is the first step to identifying the best way to continue to make meaningful investment in Delaware's children."
According to the report, 47 percent of Delaware's roughly 225,000 children younger than 18 are non-whites, an increase from 36 percent in 2000 and 27 percent in 1990.
Janice Barlow, the director of Kids Count in Delaware, said that mirrors a nationwide trend, which reached a milestone last year when more children of color were born in the United States than white children for the first time in history.
By 2018, children of color will make up a majority of all children in the U.S., while people of color will make up a majority of the nation's labor force by 2030, she said.
"These changing demographics mean children of color will play an important role in this country's future prosperity," she said. "It also means we should be paying attention to where the data shows us there are disparities in outcomes related to race and ethnicity. These are gaps that must be addressed."
The Kids Count report shows several areas where those disparities presently exist in Delaware, including in health and development, education and economic resources.
For instance, the state's infant mortality rate of 8.1 deaths per one thousand births ranks above the national rate of 6.4. But infant mortality among white babies in Delaware is just 5.8, while the rate is 13.8 among black babies and 7.7 among Hispanic infants.
Black infants born in Delaware also are nearly twice as likely to be below their recommended birth weight as white and Hispanic infants.
Meanwhile, Hispanics in 2011 had the highest incidence of obesity among racial and ethnic groups in Delaware, which also mirrors a national trend, Barlow said.
The racial disparities continue as children get older and enter school, the report indicates.
While high school dropout rates have declined across all racial groups over the last decade, black students are still nearly twice as likely to drop out than white students, while black and Hispanic students are 5- to 6-percent less likely to graduate in four years than their white classmates.
Economic disparity among Delaware children also continues to grow, the report suggests.
For instance, more than 20 percent of Delaware children are currently living in poverty, more than double the percentage from just a decade ago.
More than half of the state's public school students also currently qualify for free and reduced-price lunch.
"It's not poverty, per se, that puts children at risk," Barlow said. "Rather it's the lack of predictability of resources – the stress that poverty brings and the increased likelihood of early childhood adversity that contributes to poor children's particular vulnerability."
Barlow said previous efforts to reduce child poverty through adult employment alone have been stymied by declines in real wages for workers without a college education over the past 50 years, as well as rising rates of single parenting.
"The simple fact is that in 21st Century America it takes two incomes for most families to raise the next generation," she said. "A two-parent household on average earns more than three times a single-parent household, and across all major racial and ethnic groups, poverty is higher among single-parent families."
Yet more than 39 percent of Delaware children are raised in single-parent households, which is greater than the national rate of 34.4 percent.
Meanwhile, the percentage of Delaware children with under-employed parents is slightly better than the national average, although both rates have been steadily rising over the last decade.
"The children born into a state of poverty really need us to be their voices and advocate on behalf of them and we need to work hard to make that playing field level as they learn and grow," Thompson said.
Monday's event in Middletown was the first time that Kids Count in Delaware has held a release and briefing for its annual report outside of Wilmington.
This is also the first year that the organization is making its fact book available exclusively in a digital format. To view the full report, visit www.dekidscount.org.


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The STRIKE ZONE is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the kneecap. The Strike Zone shall be determined from the batter's stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball.
Before the game begins the umpire shall:
The manager shall immediately notify the umpire-in-chief of any substitution and shall state to the umpire-in-chief the substitute's place in the batting order.
... When two or more substitute players of the defensive team enter the game at the same time, the manager shall, immediately before they take their positions as fielders, designate to the umpire-in-chief such players' positions in the team's batting order and the umpire-in-chief shall so notify the official scorer. If this information is not immediately given to the umpire-in-chief, he shall have authority to designate the substitutes' places in the batting order.
Rule 8.02 states as follows:
The pitcher shall not intentionally pitch at the batter.
If, in the umpire's judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to:
- Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher, from the game, or
- may warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher (or a replacement) and the manager.
If, in the umpire's judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially "warned" prior to the game or at any time during the game.
(League Presidents may take additional action under authority provided in Rule 9.05)
Rule 8.02(d) Comment: Team personnel may not come onto the playing surface to argue or dispute a warning issued under Rule 8.02(d). If a manager, coach or player leaves the dugout or his position to dispute a warning, he should be warned to stop. If he continues, he is subject to ejection.
To pitch at a batter's head is unsportsmanlike and highly dangerous. It should be - and is - condemned by everybody. Umpires should act without hesitation in enforcement of this rule.
When a pitcher takes his position at the beginning of each inning, or when he relieves another pitcher, he shall be permitted to pitch not to exceed eight preparatory pitches to his catcher during which play shall be suspended. A league by its own action may limit the number of preparatory pitches to less than eight preparatory pitches. Such preparatory pitches shall not consume more than one minute of time. If a sudden emergency causes a pitcher to be summoned into the game without any opportunity to warm up, the umpire-in-chief shall allow him as many pitches as the umpire deems necessary.
Rule 9.02(a) Comment: Players leaving their position in the field or on base, or managers or coaches leaving the bench or coaches box, to argue on BALLS AND STRIKES will not be permitted. They should be warned if they start for the plate to protest the call. If they continue, they will be ejected from the game.
Rule 9.02(c) Comment: A manager is permitted to ask the umpires for an explanation of the play and how the umpires have exercised their discretion to eliminate the results and consequences of the earlier call that the umpires are reversing. Once the umpires explain the result of the play, however, no one is permitted to argue that the umpires should have exercised their discretion in a different manner.
The manager or the catcher may request the plate umpire to ask his partner for help on a half swing when the plate umpire calls the pitch a ball, but not when the pitch is called a strike. The manager may not complain that the umpire made an improper call, but only that he did not ask his partner for help. Field umpires must be alerted to the request from the plate umpire and quickly respond. Managers may not protest the call of a ball or strike on the pretense they are asking for information about a half swing.
Appeals on a half swing may be made only on the call of ball and when asked to appeal, the home plate umpire must refer to a base umpire for his judgment on the half swing. Should the base umpire call the pitch a strike, the strike call shall prevail.
Baserunners must be alert to the possibility that the base umpire on appeal from the plate umpire may reverse the call of a ball to the call of a strike, in which event the runner is in jeopardy of being out by the catcher's throw. Also, a catcher must be alert in a base stealing situation if a ball call is reversedto a strike by the base umpire upon appeal from the plate umpire.
The ball is in play on appeal on a half swing.
On a half swing, if the manager comes out to argue with first or third base umpire and if after being warned he persists in arguing, he can be ejected as he is now arguing over a called ball or strike.
Rule 4.01 Comment: ... The umpire-in-chief shall at all times try to complete a game. His authority to resume play following one or more suspensions of as much as 30 minutes each shall be absolute and he shall terminate a game only when there appears to be no possibility of completing it. ...
In January 1926, the major league rules committee approved the following regulation for the use of rosin bags. The rule was first approved only by the National League, but the American League followed suit a couple months later.
"Under the supervision and control of the umpire, the pitcher may use to dry his hands a small, finely meshed sealed bag containing powdered rosin, furnished by the League."
The current rule states the following:
"All umpires shall carry with them one official rosin bag. The umpire-in-chief is responsible for placing the rosin bag on the ground back of the pitcher's plate. If at any time the ball hits the rosin bag it is in play. In the case of rain or a wet field, the umpire may instruct the pitcher to carry the rosin bag in his hip pocket. A pitcher may use the rosin bag for the purpose of applying rosin to his bare hand or hands. Neither the pitcher nor any other player shall dust the ball with the rosin bag; neither shall the pitcher nor any other player be permitted to apply rosin from the bag to his glove or dust any part of his uniform with the rosin bag."
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association agreed to standardize the elbow protective equipment a player may use for all major league games, including spring training games. The following regulations apply to elbow protection:

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Can't get enough of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show? After yesterday's huge image gallery, here's the next round of highlights from our time on the Colorado Convention Center show floor.
Today's image gallery is even bigger, so scroll through for custom bikes and paintjobs from companies from Hampsten to Rivet Cycle Works. Don't worry – there's still some more to come, too.


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This January, I had the pleasure to spend three days at the Landon School, a boys school in D.C., with David Armstrong '70. This Cottage Club alumnus and fellow History concentrator welcomed me to his sprawling campus in Bethesda, offering me a packed schedule. I spent a day in each school division – lower (3-5th), middle (6-8th), and upper (9-12th). Each day meant the opportunity to sit in on a class or two, which Mr. Armstrong's assistant Patti generously arranged to be of the historical persuasion. I got to observe what it means to "know boys" the way only a top-notch school like Landon can. Hoping to maximize the value of the experience, I kept a notebook with me – a sizeable portion of which is now filled with observations and "notes to self" about working at an educational institution.
Not only was I able to see the teachers in action, but I also got to sit down with them and hear about their career paths. Many took surprising turns, but all of them concluded with satisfaction at Landon. The boys I met shared this same positive attitude. Those I met were well dressed, well mannered, and respectful. At the request of a teacher, a fourth grade boy walked me to class. On the way, he gallantly asked, "How has your experience at Landon been so far?" The maturity and sincerity of the question completely caught me off guard, but I assured him that I was very pleased with everything and everyone.
I spent a part of each day with the music department. My father grew up in D.C., so I had heard of Landon before – generally as a strong competitor in athletics. I did not expect to find the real gem of the school to be its music program, but at the end of the first afternoon, it was unmistakable. Run by the veteran musician Earl Jackson and his crew of geniuses, the band, orchestra, choir, and hand bell classes were beyond impressive. I found myself envying even the lower school boys for their luck in studying music at Landon.
Mr. Armstrong took me to important meetings which fell during my visit, including a calendar meeting, a development meeting, and a big picture meeting for division heads. By the end of my three days, I felt I had an insider's view into the individual parts of a quality independent school – as well as their sum. I learned so much about the private school environment. I can now actually picture applying for jobs in education and eventually taking one, an idea which before seemed hopelessly abstract. If this Princeternship comes up again, I wholeheartedly recommend it. I could not have had a warmer reception or a more useful set of experiences. Mr. Armstrong and his crew were fabulous hosts, and I could not be more pleased with my Intercession.


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Bloomington, Indiana – October 3, 2012 -- This October, one Wills Point, Texas, teen is hoping to return to the soccer field for another chance to make a goal. A pretty common desire for a Texas teen. But a really big one for Harley Duffer. Just two years ago, he could have died while throwing passes, kicking goals, playing tennis and riding his beloved horses.
Sonya and Taylor Duffer use the word 'unbelievable' to describe the medical roller coaster ride they have survived with their now 15-year-old son, Harley.
During the fall of Harley's 7th grade year, he contracted a virus with flu-like symptoms during the football season. Once he felt better, he started playing sports again. One afternoon while participating in tennis conditioning, Harley began to complain of pain in his chest. Over the coming weeks, he complained that the pains were getting worse so his parents scheduled a visit with their physician, who began treatments for seasonal asthma. When he did not appear to be getting better, a chest x-ray was ordered to rule out pneumonia.
What the December 2, 2009, x-ray showed was a heart that was three times its normal size; and a boy who was a walking time bomb in imminent danger of suffering cardiac arrest. That day the family was sent to a pediatric cardiologist in Dallas who, after running numerous tests, admitted Harley to the pediatric cardiac ICU unit.
"It was a surreal experience," Sonya said, describing December 2nd, a day filled with doctor visits, tests, hospital transfers and more tests. Harley was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia, which accounts for up to 4% of deaths in sports and 5% of sudden cardiac deaths in people younger than age 65.
The exact cause of Harley's condition is unknown, but it was possibly related to the flu virus he had contracted earlier in the fall.
Throughout all of the stress the Duffers were facing due to Harley's grave medical condition, they also worried about the financial implications of a heart transplant. During one of their many meetings at the hospital, they were introduced to the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA).
"COTA has been the uplifting force that we all needed to get through this journey. COTA gave our family and friends a way to help once we discovered that Harley's only chance to live was a costly heart transplant. Without COTA, I think all hope might have been lost," said Sonya.
On December 14th after being transferred to the intensive care unit at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Harley was placed on the transplant list. On Christmas Day 2009, Harley and his family received the best gift of all … a new heart. Three days after the transplant, Harley was on his feet, and by New Years Day he was headed home.
Three months after that, he was cleared to return to school.
According to Sonya, "Harley being alive today is a miracle. Literally one day he was playing tennis at school and the next day we were rushed to cardiac ICU. Two weeks after that he was on the waiting list for a new heart. Our miracle … our now healthy Harley … is one that likely would not have occurred without COTA by our side."
The Children's Organ Transplant Association is a national charity that provides fundraising assistance to transplant families. Since 1986, COTA's priority is to assure that no child or young adult is denied a transplant or excluded from a transplant waiting list due to lack of funds. 100% of all funds raised in honor of transplant patients are used for transplant-related expenses.
Watch for more COTA kids during the NFL on FOX Public Service Announcements promoting Children's Organ Transplant Association. For more information about the Children's Organ Transplant Association, or to find a COTA family in your area, please email email@example.com.


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A new PBS show produced and narrated by Anthony Bourdain will feature Momofuku owner/chef and food publisher (Lucky Peach) David Chang cavorting about on a number of food-related topics. The show is called The Mind of a Chef and it premieres in early November. For the curious, here's a rundown of the episodes for Season One.
· Squeal Like A Pig This unique travel/cooking series features Chef and Author David Chang making connections between food and nature, science, music, art, sports, history and just about anything else that he can stir up. In Montreal, David and Comedian Aziz Ansari try Wilensky's famous fried bologna sandwich. In the kitchen, David makes a "red-eye mayo;" his pastry chef shows how to make a salty sugary late night snack--the corn cookie ham and cheese. Anthony Bourdain narrates.
· Noodlin Author and Chef David Chang visits a noodle factory in Japan; eats the best bowl of ramen in his life; and, cooks two incredible dishes with the instant ramen variety. Food Scientist Harold McGee explains how alkaline salts make ramen noodles unique. Anthony Bourdain narrates.
· Spain In Spain, Author and Chef David Chang explores the streets of San Sebastian with friend and legendary chef Juan Mari Arzak. El Bulli's Ferran Adria talks about the current state of cuisine. David prepares a salt cod omelet, and in honor of Adria, he cooks a microwave sponge cake. Anthony Bourdain narrates.
· Memory Lane Author and Chef David Chang revisits a ramen shop in Japan, where he ate while apprenticing at a restaurant in Tokyo. He also visits the Callaway Golf factory where, for the first time in the 14 years since he threw his clubs off a cliff, he hits a golf ball. Later, he prepares a cold Korean soup, naeng myung, that his mother prepared for him and his father when they went golfing.
· Rotten David Chang travels to San Sebastian, Spain, to exhibit his experiment in rot: pork butabushi. His pastry chef shows that the best flavor in a banana cream pie comes from rotten bananas. Rene Redzepi cooks a "garbage plate" using potatoes left in the ground months longer than what is considered fresh.
· The Sweet Spot David Chang travels to San Sebastian, Spain, to exhibit his experiment in rot: pork butabushi. His pastry chef shows that the best flavor in a banana cream pie comes from rotten bananas. Rene Redzepi cooks a "garbage plate" using potatoes left in the ground months longer than what is considered fresh.
· Simplicity David Chang visits a sushi master in Tokyo and a yakitori chef who has been grilling chicken for 30 years. In the kitchen, David makes a simple chicken noodle soup.
· So You Think You Are A Chef Wylie Dufresne cooks carrot-coconut sunny-side up egg, Rene Redzepi cooks clam chowder and David Chang cooks a buttermilk apple dashi. This series dares to make connections between food and nature, science, music, art, sports, history, and pretty much anything else a renowned chef can stir up.
· Phresh Vs. Phrozen This program addresses various theories of food preservation. In Japan, David Chang examines a technique of killing fish, called ike jime, that inhibits rigor mortis. In the kitchen, he cooks with space food, while his pastry chef makes a corn cookie using freeze-dried ingredients.
· Japan David Chang travels from Tokyo to Kyoto to meet and eat with friends and to explore the different ingredients and culinary techniques of the eastern world. He visits a street market in Tokyo, a fish auction in Kyoto and finishes the trip at a Michelin three-star restaurant, Kikunoi. In the kitchen, he cooks yakitori--or Japanese grilled chicken.


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Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga + More Appear on DoSomething.org's 'Celebs Gone Good' List
The folks over at DoSomething.org have released their annual 'Celebs Gone Good' Top 20 list and it's full of A-listers like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato. Of course Lady Gaga tops the list for the second year in a row, while the Biebs pole vaulted to the No. 2 spot, up from No. 10 in 2010. The top 3 is rounded out by actor George Clooney.
In 2011, Gaga launched the Born This Way Foundation with her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The songstress always referenced her little monsters struggling with the epidemic of bullying in her interviews, at her concerts and at the White House, as well.
The Biebs also did his part in 2011. He continued his work with Pencils of Promise, which built 41 schools in underprivileged areas and also donated some of the proceeds from 'Under the Mistletoe' to charity when he wasn't giving a lump sum of cash to food banks in his native Ontario. Clearly, Gaga and Bieber are neck and neck on the list.
The Top 20 list also includes Shakira, Nick Cannon, Lea Michele, Miley Cyrus and many other philanthropic celebrities. If you'd like to educate yourself about the causes your favorite pop stars and celebs support, go here and learn. You might find yourself inspired to do and go good, too.
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David Ro Named New Director of Wilson Center for World Missions
May 29, 2013
Rev. David Ro (M.Div. '96) has been appointed the new Director of the J Christy Wilson, Jr. Center for World Missions at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton, effective immediately.
David is a long-term missionary with OMF International, primarily focusing on the emerging Christian leadership in China, and serves as the Lausanne International Deputy Director/East Asia. He will continue in his roles with OMF International and Lausanne, serving as a significant liaison between the two organizations and Gordon-Conwell.
The Gordon-Conwell community is excited to welcome David and trusts that he will play a vital part in the globalization of our institution. We have received enthusiastic words of approval from Michael Oh, President of the Lausanne Movement, and Patrick Fung, General Director of OMF International, regarding David's appointment at Gordon-Conwell.
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HBO and filmmaker Peter Berg will team up for the innovative new primetime series ON FREDDIE ROACH, directed and executive produced by Emmy(R) nominee Berg ("Friday Night Lights"). Presented by HBO and a co-production of Film 44 and Atticus Entertainment, the cinéma-vérité series focuses on Freddie Roach, the world-famous boxing trainer who owns and operates the famed Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, where he has produced a host of world champions. This intensely personal look at Roach chronicles his life and career against the backdrop of Parkinson's disease, an ailment very likely linked to his own boxing past.
ON FREDDIE ROACH debuts FRIDAY, JAN. 20 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, with other new episodes debuting the subsequent five Fridays at the same time. All episodes will also be available on HBO On Demand(R) and HBO GO(R).
"We are truly excited to partner with Peter Berg on this exceptional production," says Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. "Freddie Roach is an extraordinary person and a fascinating personality."
"HBO's enthusiasm in supporting a less-conventional, vérité style of storytelling is why they continue to create original and truly innovative programming," says Peter Berg. "It's why they are the best and we are very excited to be working with them."
A native of Dedham, Mass., Freddie Roach has an extensive amateur boxing background. He fought as a professional under the tutelage of legendary Hall of Fame trainer Eddie Futch, ending his professional boxing career in 1987 with a record of 41 wins and 13 losses. Upon retiring, Roach became Futch's apprentice. In 1992, Mickey Rourke financed his first gym, the Outlaw Boxing Club. Roach has trained more than 20 world champions, including Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan, Oscar de la Hoya and Mike Tyson. He has been honored five times as Trainer of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America and has been inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
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text: USFR Weekly Recap - December 8-9, 2012 December 8, 2012 08:43 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By AgDay TV             THIS WEEK ON U.S. FARM REPORT EPISODE # 2052 DECEMBER 8-9, 2012 JOHN'S OPEN: Hello and welcome to U.S. Farm Report, I'm John Phipps. Call me old-fashioned, but I'm dreaming of a wet Christmas. The old-fashioned kind with cold, gray rains falling slowly for hours on unfrozen fields. Muddy tracks in the kitchen; dripping coats by the door, and gloomy afternoons that make winter days seem even shorter. Ah - happy memories. I've discovered nostalgia can be arranged to fit your mood, and I'm mood for liquid to replenish desiccated soils. Snow may be pretty, but it doesn't pack the moisture punch we need to lighten up the drought map. So when Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney appear on your TV this season, you sing along your words, I'll sing mine. Headlines: As the odds of passing a comprehensive farm bill look slim before the new year, disagreement over safety net particulars continues. Meanwhile, the animal ID system could be introduced in the next month. During our visit to the nation's capital, we visited with AG Secretary Tom Vilsack. He says traceability of animal diseases is important in negotiating with trade partners and USDA is currently finalizing the rules, which will be implemented soon. The CME group has finished its acquisition of the KC board of trade. That move combines CME's futures and options in soft red winter wheat with Kansas City's' hard red winter wheat market. CROP WATCH: crop watch this week. ROUNDTABLE: Our weekly marketing roundtable. Mike North and Pete Meyer join us. JOHN'S WORLD: Along with buying the wrong gifts for family members and wrestling with year-end accounting, farmers suddenly have realized they have another urgent task this month. The looming fiscal cliff and soaring land values have combined to create an estate planning crisis that many producers have studiously ignored for too long, hoping it would somehow go away. So we have farmland appraisers and attorneys working like Santa's elves to take advantage of a tax-free gifting window that slams shut on new year's eve. While the AG media have been talking about this ad nauseas for two years, our fabled procrastination skills and deep attachment to our acres have many rushing to beat the clock. But it could be worth the hassle. I think the most optimistic outcome of fiscal cliff negotiations will leave even modest-sized farms with considerable tax exposure due to property values which have merely quadrupled in the last ten years. The estate tax also is scored by the CBO to generate about $100b over the next decade. Finding an offsetting spending cut or alternative revenue won't be easy. While the estate tax is not particularly good at preventing wealth concentration in agriculture, it is very progressive - only the wealthy pay it. As austerity gains popularity, easing or repealing it will be much harder, I think. If nothing else, this frantic accounting exercise has forced many more of us to finally admit that compared to most Americans, we are rich. 2ND HALF JOHN'S OPEN: Hello and welcome to U.S. Farm Report, I'm John Phipps. As Americans grow more aware of the jaw-dropping economic impact of the energy boom here in the U.S., the localized costs are also beginning to sink in. I talked with ranchers from the Bakken oil field area and heard how the bonanza is pretty narrowly distributed. Many farms had sold the mineral rights long ago, so farmers who are now coping with drilling traffic, construction crew invasions, and overburdened infrastructure enjoy none of the wealth. Meanwhile efforts to build pipelines and power lines will stir up farmers all over the country. Our nation will gain much from this energy surprise, but the cost will not be trivial. HEADLINES: Despite concerns about low-river levels on the Mississippi, a spokesman the Corps of Engineers says there's no immediate plans to close the river to barge traffic. When it comes to the apple crop this year, it appears the industry was able to overcome terrific weather challenges in the eastern United States. As we reported earlier this year, a spring freeze devastated the Michigan apple crop and took a bite in New York as well. Remember those Kansas farm boys who became famous when their "I'm farming and I grow it" video went viral? Well, they're at it again. Check this out. WEATHER: That's it for news...Meteorologist Mike Hoffman joins us now with the national forecast. SPIRIT OF THE HEARTLAND: Dairy operators are looking for creative ways to set them apart from other dairy producers. 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Union soldiers were buried in the timber ridge cemetery. Because of growth, a new building was built in 1880's and again in 1920. And just this past June, they broke ground on yet another new structure. Church member Richard Mann says Timber Ridge has a vibrant children and youth ministry to continue help grow the church. MAILBAG: Time now to hear from you via the Farm Report mailbag. John Steffen asks if land prices are in a bubble or if there is another explanation. As always, we want to hear from you, send comments to firstname.lastname@example.com or leave us a voice mail at 800-792-4329. Back to news


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Kelli Connell's body of work, titled "Double Life," has been included in numerous solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Her work is in the collections of Microsoft, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Columbus Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Museum of Contemporary Photography, and the Dallas Museum of Art. Connell's first monograph, titled Kelli Connell: Double Life, was published by DECODE Books in the fall of 2011. Other recent publications include Auto Focus: The Self-Portrait in Contemporary Photography (The Monacelli Press), Vitamin Ph: New Perspectives in Photography (Phaidon), and Photo Art: The New World of Photography (Aperture).
The Advocate: Why are you a photographer?
Kelli Connell: I am drawn to photography because photographs can raise questions. Images in Double Life question identity construction, gender roles, and societal expectations. I use photography not as a means to show a truth but as a tool to question our thoughts about ourselves and our relationships with other people.
What catches your eye?
What catches my eye when I photograph is the subtle, wide range of my model's gestures and facial expressions. The multitude of expressions we are all capable of and how these gestures can influence how we are perceived is fascinating to me. I am always surprised by how a slight hand gesture, furrow of a brow, or curl of a lip can impact what questions are raised in the photographs.
Tell us how the double portraits came about and what the experience was like creating them.
I began making the photographs for "Double Life" as I was beginning to question my own self-identity. Making photographs proved to be a perfect medium to flesh out my own thoughts about society and my own misconceptions about identity and relationship roles. I found that the work often reflected what was going on in my real life and that through the process of making the images I was able to comment upon and question the world around me. The experience of making the work is exhilarating. Working with my model, Kiba Jacobson, over the years has become an invaluable part of the process. It has been fascinating watching our relationship as photographer and model as well as friends evolve over the years.
Tell us about your process or techniques.
When making each photograph for "Double Life" I shoot several images of my model as one figure, then several images of her as the other character in each scene. I then print out small proofs and make collages comprised of a figure on the left and a figure on the right in order to decide which combination works best for what I am wanting to communicate. I then combine and manipulate these two images into one large, seamless image using Photoshop.
What artists do you take inspiration from and why?
Artists I draw the most inspiration from include Roni Horn for her subtleness, Francesca Woodman for her passion, James Turrell for his spirituality, and Seiichi Furuya for his love and obsession.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
January-February: Solo Exhibition, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas
February-March: Solo Exhibition, Paul Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles
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Short notes from a tasting from Southern Rhone style wines.
Truchard Rousanne 2002 - Yellowish color. Very dry but smooth. Hot. Heavy. Long, bitter finish. Others liked it. I didn't
Domaine Richaud Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages 1998 - Herby, peppery, smooth, earth. Subdued fruit. Very dry. Finishes long. Still OK but needs drinking up. Better with food.
Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape 2001 - Herby. Still tannic. Good amount of fruit. New worldy. Will more time improve this? Good wine but not exciting or distinctive. Boring.
Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape 2003 - Full bodied. Lots of fruit. Complete; with excellent balance of all components. Drinking very well now. My favorite wine of the tasting.
Les Jamelles Grenache Syrah Vin de Pay d'Oc 2003 - Sweet, strawberry fruit. Some coffee. Very New World in style. Nothing complicated but a good quaffer.
Rosemount GSM 2000 - Very spicy. Full bodied. Long finish. Fat. Over the top style. Oaky. Not my type.
Rosemount GSM 2001 - Like the 2000 but more so! Sweeter and smoother than the 2000. Again, not for me.
Yalumba Hand Picked M/G/S (Mourvedre / Grenache / Syrah) 2003 - Cherry brandy nose. Coffee. Oak. Tannic. Lots of fruit. Sweet but has good acidity to balance it. Has good potential to improve. It would be interesting to try this again after 3 years.
Kilikanoon Medley 2002 - GSM blend. Spicy, very oaky. Chocolate flavors and finish. Good to drink now. Enjoyable enough.
Portal Fine Tawny Port - Not too sweet. Rather simple. Dry, nutty finish. OK.
Morris Old Premium Liqueur Muscat - Dark, green-brown color. Explosive flavors of prunes, raisins, figs, coffee, caramel etc etc. Extremely thick. Someone said brake fluid like consistency. Impossibly long finish. Excellent stuff!
Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Champagne 1992 - I got this from the bargain bin at one of the shops here having a sale at less than $ 30.00 so I thought it was worth the gamble. Still rather pale. Bready nose. Fine bubbles although they faded quickly. Medium bodied, Lemony, lemon rind flavors dominant. It won't get any better but is drinking OK now. Probably won't last much longer, though.


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Around the Horn: Catchers
With the start of Spring Training just a few weeks away, anticipation is building for the 2014 season. MLB.com will go around the horn to break down each area of the New York Yankees' roster, beginning with this look behind the plate.
The first seeds of what would grow into a drastic half-billion dollar makeover of the Yankees' roster were planted in November, when club officials invited Brian McCann and his wife, Ashley, to visit New York, giving a tour of Yankee Stadium and sitting down for a dinner that stretched late into the evening.
With the start of Spring Training just a few weeks away, anticipation is building for the 2014 season. MLB.com will go around the horn to break down each area of the New York Yankees' roster, beginning with this look behind the plate.
The first seeds of what would grow into a drastic half-billion dollar makeover of the Yankees' roster were planted in November, when club officials invited Brian McCann and his wife, Ashley, to visit New York, giving a tour of Yankee Stadium and sitting down for a dinner that stretched late into the evening.
A seven-time All-Star, McCann was fairly certain that his time with the Braves had concluded and that he was beginning the next phase of his career. The more the Yanks spoke, the more McCann grew excited about the idea of wearing pinstripes, and he jumped at the opportunity to sign a five-year, $85 million deal just before Thanksgiving.
"From the outside looking in, you don't know what to expect," McCann said in December when the deal was officially announced. "You just know it's a winning organization with tradition. But when I got to meet the people behind that, it was a big reason why I wanted to be here, to be part of this process.
"I went to dinner with them, it turned into a three-hour dinner. We got to talk a lot, they got to know who I was as a person and I got to know them. It was a perfect match, a perfect fit."
McCann's deal, the largest given to a free-agent catcher, includes a vesting option for the 2019 season as well as a full no-trade clause. The Yankees did not blink at that, knowing that McCann was their best choice to upgrade a position that cried out for improvement.
"He's an offensive catcher that has the ability to really work a pitching staff," manager Joe Girardi said. "He's a complete catcher. He's a middle-of-the-order hitter that has power where this ballpark should play really well. And he brings that intensity and leadership qualities that you're looking for in a catcher behind the plate."
New York struggled to find offensive production from its backstops in 2013. Chris Stewart, Francisco Cervelli and Austin Romine headlined a group of defense-first catchers who produced an overall line of .213/.289/.298, with a Major League-low eight home runs and 43 RBIs. McCann, who turns 30 in February, promises to restore punch to the position.
A five-time Silver Slugger winner, the left-handed hitter has belted at least 20 home runs in each of the last six seasons, batting .256 with 20 home runs, 57 RBIs and a .796 OPS last year despite missing the first five weeks of the season while rehabbing from surgery to repair a torn right labrum. It seems a safe bet that Yankee Stadium's friendly right-field porch will help inflate McCann's production.
"If you look at my career, a lot of my fly balls go to right-center field; sometimes down the left-field line," McCann said. "But the majority of my home runs go to right field. In Atlanta, you sometimes have to pick your count and kind of cheat to hit a home run. It's going to make me a better all-around hitter."
McCann has caught 24 percent of runners stealing over his nine seasons, and fans should appreciate the veteran's on-field leadership, which carries a whiff of Jorge Posada's emotional demeanor. McCann appeared on the highlights last year after barking at the Brewers' Carlos Gomez and the Marlins' Jose Fernandez for what he viewed as disrespectful "showing up" of his team.
"My instincts took over," McCann said. "Anybody in any line of work, if someone is going to be yelling at you, it's a natural reaction to not let that happen."
As McCann prepares to enter his first spring with the Yanks, he will need to study a new pitching staff and absorb the intricacies of the American League's lineups. McCann will also be trusted with the responsibility of guiding Masahiro Tanaka's first pitches from a Major League mound.
"I want to pick the brains of the pitchers, what they like to do in certain situations," McCann said. "My job is to mix and match what they like to do with what the hitters' weaknesses are; know who likes to swing early in counts and who doesn't, things like that. It's not going to be a problem. We're all veterans, and when you put veterans together, it goes pretty smoothly."
"This is not a young catcher," Girardi added. "This is a guy who has had to deal with Interleague Play and quickly study hitters. And I think he understands how to do it, and has a good method of doing it. I don't think that will be a huge problem for him."
The Yankees will hold a competition in Spring Training to determine McCann's backup. Stewart was traded to the Pirates in December, making Cervelli an early front-runner for the job. Cervelli missed a terrific opportunity for playing time last year, as his season was cut short by a fractured right hand in an April 26 game against the Blue Jays.
Cervelli then had a setback in his rehab from the injury before accepting a 50-game suspension stemming from Major League Baseball's Biogenesis investigation. A lifetime .271 hitter in 201 big league games, he agreed to a one-year, $700,000 contract this month, avoiding arbitration.
Cervelli's main competition this spring figures to be the 25-year-old Romine, who batted .207 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 60 games for New York last season. Romine's case could be impacted by the fact that Cervelli is out of Minor League options and cannot be sent down without being exposed to waivers.
The Yanks also will look at J.R. Murphy, who made it into 16 games last year, including becoming the answer to a trivia question by catching Mariano Rivera's final appearance. The 22-year-old Murphy appears ticketed to begin the year Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch and read his MLBlog, Bombers Beat.


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Peak Flow Measurement
Peak flow measurement is a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs. The measurement is also called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) or the peak expiratory flow (PEF). Peak flow measurement is mostly done by people who have asthma.
Peak flow measurement can show the amount and rate of air that can be forcefully breathed out of the lungs. The measurement should be started after a full lung inhalation.
During the test, you blow forcefully into the mouthpiece of a device. A peak flow meter (PFM) is used most often. This is a small handheld device made of plastic. A PFM is small and light enough to be used almost anywhere. It's important to use the same PFM on a regular basis. The readings can vary between brands and types of meters. In some cases, the test is done in a healthcare provider's office or a hospital with a spirometer. This device has a handheld mouth piece that's attached by cord to a larger electronic machine.
An important part of peak flow measurement is noting peak flow zones. Peak flow zones are areas of measurement on a peak flow meter. The goal of the peak flow zones is to show early symptoms of uncontrolled asthma. Peak flow zones are set differently for each person. Your healthcare provider will help determine your peak flow zones. The 3 peak flow zones are noted by color and include:
- Green. This means "go." The green zone is 80% to 100% of your highest peak flow reading, or personal best. This is the zone you should be in every day. When your measurements are in this zone, air is moving well through the large airways in your lungs. It means that you can do your usual activities and go to sleep without trouble.
- Yellow. This means "caution" or "slow down." The yellow zone is 50% to 80% of your personal best. Measurements in this zone are a sign that your large airways are starting to narrow. You may start to have mild symptoms, such as coughing, feeling tired, feeling short of breath, or feeling like your chest is tightening. These symptoms may keep you from your usual activities or from sleeping well.
- Red. This means "stop." The red zone is less than 50% of your personal best. Readings in this zone mean you have severe narrowing of your large airways. This is a medical emergency. You should get help right away. You may be coughing, very short of breath, wheezing while breathing in and out, or having retractions (the muscles between the ribs are working hard to help you breathe). You may also have trouble walking and talking.
Peak flow measurement using a peak flow meter is useful for people with asthma. During an asthma flare-up, the large airways in the lungs slowly begin to narrow. This slows the speed of air moving through the lungs. A peak flow meter can help show the narrowing of the airways well before an asthma attack happens. A peak flow meter can help you determine:
- When to get emergency medical care
- How well an asthma treatment plan is working
- When to stop or add medicine as directed by your healthcare provider
- What triggers an asthma attack, such as exercise
A peak flow meter can help you manage asthma. It can give you and your healthcare provider information about how open the airways are in your lungs. The PFM can detect small changes in the large airways before you start to wheeze. Using a PFM every day will let you know when your peak flows are starting to drop. This allows you to make early changes in your medicine or routine to help keep asthma symptoms from getting worse. The PFM can also identify the reading at which you need to call your healthcare provider or go to the emergency room.
Your healthcare provider may not advise you use a PFM unless your asthma is moderate or severe and you are managing it with medicine. PFM can also be used to assess other lung problems, such as:
- Emphysema. This is a chronic lung condition that affects the smallest air sacks in the lungs (alveoli).
- Chronic bronchitis. This is long-term inflammation of the bronchi. It creates excess mucous and a chronic cough.
All procedures have some risks. The risks of this procedure may include:
- Having to take in deep breaths may make you feel dizzy or short of breath
- It may trigger coughing or wheezing
Certain factors may interfere with the accuracy of peak flow measurement, such as:
- Not breathing in deeply enough to start the test
- Not breathing out forcefully enough to show your true level of dysfunction
- Coughing during the test
- Poor seal around the mouthpiece while performing the procedure
- A dirty meter
- Blocking the mouthpiece with your tongue
- Use of medicines that open the airways (bronchodilators)
- Use of a different type or brand of peak flow meter, as measurements may vary among brands and types of meters
Your healthcare provider will explain the procedure to you. Ask him or her any questions you have. You may be asked to sign a consent form that gives permission to do the procedure. Read the form carefully. Ask questions if anything is not clear.
Tell your healthcare provider if you take any medicines. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Make sure to:
- Not eat a heavy meal before the procedure, if instructed by your healthcare provider
- Follow any other instructions your healthcare provider gives you
Before starting daily peak flow meter measuring, your healthcare provider may have you follow a detailed schedule over 2 to 3 weeks. This is done to find your "personal best" peak flow measurement. This value will be used as a baseline for your daily measurements.
Peak flow measurement is done 1 or more times daily at the same time of day, or whenever you are having early signs of an asthma attack. Or you should use it when directed by your healthcare provider. Use the peak flow meter (PFM) before taking asthma medicine. Your healthcare provider may advise other times when using a PFM is useful.
In most cases, peak flow measurement follows this process:
- Before each use, make sure the sliding pointer on the peak flow meter is reset to the 0 mark.
- Hold the PFM by the handle.
- Stand up straight.
- Remove chewing gum, candy, or food from your mouth.
- Take a deep breath and put the mouthpiece in your mouth. Seal your lips and teeth tightly around the mouthpiece.
- Blow out as hard and as fast as you can. A "fast blast" is better than a "slow blow."
- Note the number where the sliding pointer has stopped on the scale.
- Reset the pointer to 0.
- Repeat this 3 times. The 3 readings should be close together. If not, adjust your technique.
- If you cough during a measurement, repeat the measurement.
- Record only the highest of the 3 readings on a graph or in a notebook. Do not average the numbers together. The highest number is called your peak flow or personal best.
- Use the peak flow meter once a day, or as directed by your healthcare provider. Measure peak flows about the same time each day. A good time might be when you first wake up, or at bedtime.
- Clean and care for your meter as instructed.
- If you use a new peak flow meter, you will need to find your new personal best value on the new meter.
- Your healthcare provider may give you other instructions as needed.
Note which peak flow zone your measurement falls into. Follow the instructions below:
- Green. This means "go." You should continue to follow your asthma plan as directed by your healthcare provider.
- Yellow. This means "caution" or "slow down." You should tell your healthcare provider at this time. He or she may tell you to increase or change your medicines. He or she may give you other instructions to help keep your symptoms from getting worse.
- Red. This means "stop." This is a medical emergency. You should get help right away. Take your rescue medicine and call your healthcare provider or go to an emergency room.
Your healthcare provider may give you more instructions about what to do for each peak flow zone.Before you agree to the test or the procedure make sure you know:
- The name of the test or procedure
- The reason you are having the test or procedure
- What results to expect and what they mean
- The risks and benefits of the test or procedure
- What the possible side effects or complications are
- When and where you are to have the test or procedure
- Who will do the test or procedure and what that person's qualifications are
- What would happen if you did not have the test or procedure
- Any alternative tests or procedures to think about
- When and how will you get the results
- Who to call after the test or procedure if you have questions or problems
- How much will you have to pay for the test or procedure
January 16, 2018
Fischbach F. A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. 2009;8:953, Peak expiratory flow rate monitoring in asthma. UpToDate
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Paupers were a drain on town and state budgets, and were enumerated every year. Each town in Massachusetts had their own Overseers of the Poor officers who supervised and administered care of paupers. This report for 1849 lists the numbers of paupers in several categories. The total number for the year is 24,892 out of a total population of about 994,000, or about 2.5%. Costs of the almshouses are also reported, as is the value of the labor of the paupers who reside there. The numbers of paupers in each Franklin County town that filed a return are listed. The Gazette & Courier was the newspaper in Greenfield, Massachusetts, from July 20, 1841 until June 24, 1932. Before 1841 the newspaper's name changed quite frequently, with Gazette a frequent part of the title.
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"Too few educator and leadership preparation programs are up to the task of modernized teacher training for the 21st century," wrote iNACOL President and CEO Susan Patrick in the foreword to the report. "A bright spot, however, has been the growing number of innovative teacher preparation programs that have formed partnerships with blended and online schools around the country."
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A spinal fusion is a surgery to weld together two or more vertebrae. Vertebrae are the bones that make up the spine.
There are several different types of spinal fusions based on factors, such as the part of the spin involved, placement of the incisions, and the parts of the vertebra that are initially fused. All fusion surgeries include the use of a graft that is made of bone material. It stimulates healing and encourages the two bones to heal together into one solid bone. The graft may be a piece of bone from the hip, a piece of bone from a cadaver, or artificial bone material.
Spinal nerves exit the spine between the vertebrae. Damage to the vertebra and the disc that sits between them can put extra pressure on these nerves. The irritated nerves can cause pain and weakness in the areas of the body affected by the nerve. Spinal fusion may be considered if all other methods of treatment (medication, rest, physical therapy) have not been able to relieve pain or disability. A spinal fusion removes damaged tissue and locks the two vertebra in place to prevent irritation of the spinal nerve between the vertebrae.
Medical conditions that may lead to spinal fusion include:
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications such as:
Your doctor may do the following:
Before your surgery:
spinal anesthesia
may be used. With general anesthesia, you will be asleep. Spinal anesthesia will numb an area of your body, but you will be awake.
Spinal fusion can be done by open surgery or using a minimally invasive technique. The exact steps will depend on the type of spinal fusion that is being done. Some examples include:
Interbody fusion
uses the surfaces in between the vertebra for fusion. The disc in between the vertebrae is either partially or completely removed. A cage (spacer) will be placed between the vertebra where the disc was removed. The cage may be made of plastic or metal. It may also contain graft material that will help the bones heal and fuse together. Metal screws and plates may then be placed on the outside of the vertebra to help stabilize the bones. There are 3 types of interbody fusion based on the approach to the area:
Another option called
posterolateral fusion
starts the fusion on the outer surface of the vertebra. An incision is made in the back. The muscles are pushed aside to access the vertebra. Damaged bone and structures may be removed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves. A graft material will be placed along the outside of the vertebra to encourage bone healing and growth, and stimulate the fusion. Titanium screws and rods may also be used to help stabilize the bones while they heal. This option may also be used to treat scoliosis.
With all surgeries, the incision will be closed with stitches or staples.
A metal cage filled with bone graft is placed between lumbar vertebrae.
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4-6 hours (sometimes longer)
Anesthesia will prevent pain during surgery. Pain and discomfort after the procedure can be managed with medications.
3-4 days (sometimes less, sometimes more, depending on age, overall health, and extent of surgery)
You may receive the following care at the hospital:
During your stay, the hospital staff will take steps to reduce your chance of infection such as:
There are also steps you can take to reduce your chances of infection such as:
It will take several months to a year for the bones to fully fuse, but symptoms may improve earlier. During recovery, it is important to follow posture and activity recommendation to help the bones stay in proper alignment.
Certain activities like heavy lifting, twisting, or strenuous activities will need to be avoided during recovery. Assistance with daily activities may be needed. Physical and occupational therapists can demonstrate how to do certain activities without placing stress on the back. Some limitations may need to be followed even after recovery. The fusion will limit some flexibility of the spine but the difference should not make a significant impact on daily activities.
Time off from work ranges from 4-6 weeks to 4-6 months. The length of time depends on your age, overall health, and the physical demands of your job.
Rehabilitation may be done in a hospital or at an outpatient clinic. The program will likely include:
Following your rehabilitation program will speed your recovery and reduce discomfort.
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Scenes from a Genevan restaurant
"No wonder Simon and Gianna wanted to meet us here. It's actually modern," exclaimed Sapphire as we asked for a table to seat 'cinq' people and waited for the other two to arrive.
"I'll order a bottle of Rose. Everyone likes Rose and it'll go with pretty well any sort of Italian food."
Love Chunks surveyed the scene and then the menu, wincing as he did so. "Well, each dish is helping them pay for the renovations."
Sapphire, looking beautiful in her own chosen ensemble of skirt, boots and cute top, rolled her eyes. "Dad, that's Geneva for you."
He smiled. "You're right. I'll try a glass of Cotes du Rhone red----"
"-----And I'll have a glass of that orange Aperol stuff, see?" Pointing wildly at a couple in the corner, "Remember me drinking it all the time last year in Germany...? They've just ordered the same drink, which is the first time I've seen it here. I love that stuff!"
"Yes Kath/Mum," my two favourite humans chorused.
Gianna and Simon arrived, glad to see that we'd snaffled a table. "There's already a queue outside and it's only a quarter to seven," she said, sipping on the Rose. "What the....?" she swallowed only because it would be impolite to spit inside. "I'm sorry but this is awful!"
Simon and LC agreed. "Never fear, I'll drink it," I said, worrying more about the cost of the wine and inwardly cringing at it going to waste.
"Peach iced tea for me, please," said Sapphire. "Hey Mum," she whispered, tapping my arm. "Don't look now - I said DON'T LOOK - but one of the chefs over there has the Colosseum tattooed on his arm."
"So he has. No prizes for guessing where he's from." The completed half litre orange Aperol and first glass of Rose were working their magic. "So. Pretend that your life depended on getting a tattoo - on your upper arm, so it's mostly visible - of a landmark or living thing to represent yourself, what would it be?"
"Certainly not the Opera House," Sapphire said before turning to place her order.
"A flower of some kind," said Gianna. "Seeing as this year my birthday has a zero in it, I have been giving it some thought but haven't got as far as decided what flower."
"My girls," Love Chunks said, "but how awful would that look?"
"The Southern Cross for me," was my contribution. "It's time we took it back from the brain-dead bogans." Sapphire shook her head in disapproval. "Mum, they'd just think you were their big white nanna."
"A British Bulldog," Simon said decisively. "But to overturn the racist element of it, I'd have him smiling, sitting on top of the Tower of London and wearing a Shamrock around his collar. My mum would like the shamrock."
It was then that we noticed the two real dogs in the restaurant. The one closest to me was still a puppy and resembled our Milly crossed with a kelpie and a whippet and a whimsical dash of shrunken golden retriever. Glass number three had me lean back and slur slightly, "Love your dog. What is she?"
"We're not really sure as she was a rescue dog from Austria," the man replied in a strong German accent.
At the table on the other side of us was a full-sized Boxer, his back almost the same level as the table. Arse facing us, we were treated to an eyeful of his baked potato-sized bollocks. Turning to face us (which we were all relieved about), he presented a very handsome but slightly huffy face. His nose inevitably found her: the cute Blonde Bitzer I was currently enchanted with. His paws scrabbled on the shiny floor to reach her, knocking against the legs of his owners' table. A sixty-something man, clearly the owner, grabbed the dog and roughly shoved his head under the table, cursing loudly.
"That seems a bit harsh," observed Simon. "The dog's only doing what is natural..."
I leaned back to my Austrian friend and pointed to a spot just behind Simon's left elbow. "There's a boxer over there who is very keen to meet your dog."
"But he mustn't," he whispered, "As she is on heat."
A fourth glass was swirling inside me yet even I queried the wisdom of bringing a dog on heat to the most popular restaurant in our postcode, with tables almost touching and overloaded with stemmed glasses and bread baskets. "Oh," I said, turning back to my friends.
By the fifth glass, Gianna had had enough. The Italian fire in her soul - and inborn knowledge of the language - saw her plonk down her calamari and square up to the Boxer's bully. Never a shy petal, Gianna was obviously giving the bloke a goodly piece of her mind in her mother's native tongue, gesticulating at the dog and pointing towards the Blonde Bitzer behind me. The waiters quickly intervened and magically found the Boxer family a table against the counter, presumably so that the dog could be hidden underneath and only have one side to escape from.
Things now settled, we enjoyed the meal. The food was indeed superb and the increasingly loud conversation, yelled orders to the pizza chefs and clacking heels on parquetry were adding to the chaos. A downed sixth glass made me brave enough to lean back on my chair - now being steadied ever-so-subtlely by LC - and ask the question. "Why is your dog on heat?"
"She was supposed to be neutered on Tuesday but started bleeding, so the vet says he can't do it until next week-----"
The Boxer was there! He'd broken out of his pizza and pasta-prescribed prison and was about to........."NO!" Despite the imminence of a violent sexual scene and three separate groups of diners in distress, the packed restaurant remained oblivious, carrying on their own chats over carpaccio platters and wood fired focaccias. Admittedly, things were fairly hazy in my Rose-saturated state, but pizza crusts and prosciutto may have been proffered to encourage the besotted Boxer to forgo his attempts at rooting in a restaurant and crouch back under his table.
"I'm not sure that food would normally dissuade a determined guy that easily," Simon muttered.
Our meal was all over by a tame 9:30 pm and Sapphire kindly held my elbow to add an element of safety to my sterling impression of a toddler walking down a flight of stairs for the first time. "I'm sorry love, but I haven't set a very good example for you tonight, have I?"
She paused for a moment before smiling. "A drunk Mum, Gianna gettin' game and dirty dogs - remind me not to get so dressed up next time."
21 comments:
- Red Nomad OZ said...
Wow! You sure know how to have a good time up there!! Dogs, dozy drunks and dickheads served by a tattooed waiter - sounds just like a downunder pub on Friday night!!
- Cat J B said...
Ah Kath, that was gold! Love it!
- Andrew said...
I had a good laugh at the ongoing 'it could only happen to Kath' tale. I have a different view about rose. Its time has passed. Rather than it being a wine that offends no-one, it is wine that pleases no-one.
- Alexia said...
I'm falling off my chair here - with hysterical laughter!
- Kath Lockett said...
RedNomadOz,just change the patrons (not us!) to rich and well-dressed and yes, it could be...
Thanks CatJB - all true!
But I looooooove Rose, Andrew and here it's really, really good. Except for the bottle I ordered at this place, obvs.
Thanks Alexia - if I hadn't been so distracted by the Rose, I would have been bright enough to take some photos....
- River said...
"No Regerts", that's hilarious.
I really do think that man made a mistake bringing a dog in heat out in public. Into a restaurant with little chance to escape? Worse. Thank goodness the boxer got distracted.
Three of my kids have numerous tattoos each and I've thought about getting one, but that's as far as I've got. If I ever did take that painful step (I'm a sook about pain) it would probably just be my name, birthdate and blood group in a "bracelet" around my ankle, for easy ID in case of an accident. I feel no need to decorate the rest of my already beautiful (ha ha) body.
- Elephant's Child said...
Oh huge smiles here Cath, but I think I would have left the dog on heat at home. And that boxer? Didn't have his mind or fortunately his baked potatoes on the job.
- Kath Lockett said...
Yes River, thank goodness the Boxer boy was relatively easily pacified with pizza crusts! I only have one very small tattoo (in a non-publicly visible area) but would never, EVER consider anything with words in it.
Thanks, E-Child. I feel sorry for the Boxer, as I often worry about the aggression shown by his owner in public is likely to be far less than what he shows in private....
- wilbo43 said...
A Kath, you have not disappointed your readers with that hilarious description of a night out. I wonder what would have happened if you had taken Milly along as well.
- diane b said...
I always find it offensive to have dogs/animals in a restaurant but one on heat is ridiculous. Thanks for another laugh out loud post. we both really enjoy your writing. Tattoos..yuk.
- Kath Lockett said...
We are actually thinking of taking her with us next time, Wilbo43 because she's very quiet and happy to sit on our feet under the table. However, being the jealous type, there'd be no way that she'd have permitted me to pat or chat to the Blonde Bitzer!
Thanks dianeb. I don't mind dogs in restaurants (under the table) but when they're ON HEAT that is just ridiculous.
- FruitCake said...
Dog on heat not just outside the home but in a restaurant, no less.
Nice of you to show us yer tatts.
Bro In Law always warns people "if you go to Hong Kong, don't go to Pinkie's tattoo parlour!" The list of places he has been, as noted on left upper arm, includes "Koala Lumpa". Don't know if the problem was his accent, or a bottle of Rose.
- Plastic Mancunian said...
Bonjour Kath,
It really is strange allowing dogs in restaurants. I don't know of any here in the UK - unless its a guide dog of course.
- Kath Lockett said...
PlasMan, maybe I could pretend that Milly was a guide dog of sorts. Adds the 'common sense' I need to make my way in regular society. Including restaurants....
Ah yes, FruitCake, the drunken tattoo or the tattoo in a foreign language. A friend-of-a-friend thought he had ' strength and honour' on his leg until a Chinese person said that it actually read 'Dry Clean Only' !
- JahTeh said...
If Sapphire turns out to be a brilliant writer like her Mum, you're going to be in so much trouble when her memoirs are published.
- Kath Lockett said...
Thank you JahTeh. I think.....now you've got me rather worried!
- Optimistic Existentialist said...
This might be the awesoemest post I've ever read in my entire time on blogger haha. You rock Kath :)
- Kath Lockett said...
OpEx you have MADE my day. Made it!! :)
- Jackie K said...
Don't know how I missed this post but love it! You have such a talent for writing about human and animal connections Kath
- franzy said...
Before you get inked, don't forget that the southern cross is visible from most of the countries in the southern hemisphere ...
But fair enough, I'll play the game: er - upper arm, eh? I'll go for Monet's Portal of Rouen Cathedral in Morning Light. I love that painting.
- Kath Lockett said...
This one, Franzy?
...it'd look like a burn scar!


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