text: Reducing Lead in School Drinking Water solutions for parents, campus faculty & staff, and school administrators When it comes to human health, lead has been known to be a problematic metal for some time. But the nationwide shock regarding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan revealed a troubling lack of public knowledge on the topic of lead in drinking water. Because children's and adolescents' developing bodies suffer the effects of lead poisoning to a far greater degree than adults, it's crucial to protect them as much as possible. Sadly, a lack of proper legislation, funding, and even concern has left many schools and childcare facilities at risk of lead in their drinking water. What is the Legislation? The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (public law P.L. 111-380) in January 2014 revised the Safe Drinking Water Act definition of lead free. According to this new revision of the law, wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures must not contain more than a weighted average of 0.25 percent lead. Solder and flux must not contain more than 0.2 percent lead. Shockingly, there are no federal laws mandating the testing of water in schools and childcare facilities that use a public water supply. While the water supply is subject to testing, that's well before it gets into the building, and the limited point-of-use testing that is done is confined to residences. The pipes that carry it there, the plumbing in the school, and even the fixtures that are used can all be potential sources of lead contamination. Only those schools and child care facilities that maintain their own water supplies (wells, usually) fall under EPA jurisdiction for mandatory, on-site water testing - however, these represent less than 2% of the schools and child care facilities in the nation. This is why informed parents and proactive school districts are absolute necessities in preventing and remedying lead contamination. How Does Lead Get in Water? Lead is rarely found in water sources. It instead typically leaches into water from pipes and plumbing fixtures made with lead. The school's water supply need not be particularly corrosive (pH of < 6.5) to leach lead out of leaded components, but a lower pH will result in more significant leaching. The age and condition of a facility's plumbing plays a big factor in the amount of lead that might be present, as well as the rate of corrosion. Buildings constructed prior to the late 1980s likely have leaded solder, and buildings older than that could have lead piping somewhere in the system (often the service line that runs between the utility water main and the building). Galvanized steel was once widely used for indoor water distribution, but fell out of favor in the 1960s. These pipes feature a zinc coating meant to protect against corrosion. It turns out that after a while the coating wears away, resulting in significant internal corrosion. This corrosion builds up, eventually choking off the pipe or creating a leak. If lead piping was ever connected upstream of galvanized steel, lead particles could be trapped in this corroded material and enter drinking water even well after the lead line was replaced. Recent studies on galvanized steel have shown that the zinc coating itself can also be a source of lead contamination. Leaching of lead from zinc can be made worse when copper pipe is installed upstream of galvanized pipe due to galvanic corrosion. Even if you aren't experiencing lead problems, it is recommended that galvanized steel be replaced given its potential for blockages and leaks. Older drinking fountains may contain lead in water piping, cooler coils and linings. Welded or soldered joints in piping and in fixtures are another common source of lead contamination, as are older brass faucets (brass faucets and fixtures made after 2014 must conform to "safe" guidelines). Schools are especially susceptible to lead contamination since water stands in pipes and drinking fountains overnight, over weekends, as well as over breaks and holidays - causing even more lead to be leached out. Renovation and construction of plumbing systems can also contribute to lead contamination, either by introducing lead-containing debris into the piping system (and environment), or when new sediment and debris in pipes damages/removes protective coatings that naturally form inside pipes. In many cases, these films of biological or mineral matter help control corrosion by insulating pipe walls from direct contact with water (taking the concept further, some community water systems add corrosion control chemicals to their water supply in order to create similar barriers in the potentially leaded home plumbing of their customers). Thorough post-renovation cleanup, testing and monitoring is essential. Insignificant as it may seem, it is possible for lead-bearing particles and debris to be trapped and accumulate in aerator and filter screens, even when there's no pipe work being done. In such situations, lead can contaminate water as it's leaving the faucet or bubbler. Filters and screens must be regularly checked and cleaned wherever they are present. Watch out! It's not just water that's at risk - lead paint is still being found in schools and facilities to this day. Cracked or peeling paint should be reported immediately. If the school district or facility cannot provide verifiable information on lead content from past inspections, they should be pressured to schedule inspections and make the results public. Unfortunately, it's often up to mobilized parents and concerned groups to provide the push - either directly to district administration, or through advocacy efforts. How Does Lead Affect the Body? Lead is especially dangerous because it essentially "tricks" the body. Lead can replace calcium and other elements in biochemical reactions, leading to potentially devastating problems across a range of body processes. Thanks to increased knowledge and lead abatement efforts, it's rare to see life-threatening lead levels - but any exposure to lead can be dangerous. There is no safe or acceptable level of lead in the human body. Lead is absorbed into blood and tissue through ingestion and inhalation (it is not absorbed through skin). While some of the lead is excreted - which can take months - some remains in the teeth and bones of the affected. Lead continues to accumulate in teeth and bone tissue over a lifetime. Children are much more vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning, even if the amount ingested is very slight. Health issues associated with lead contamination include slowed or stunted growth, hearing problems, a range of behavior and learning problems, low IQ and impaired cognitive function, and anemia. Is Your Facility At Risk? Parents and guardians can request a copy of the most recent water quality tests conducted at their child's school from school or district administration. If records aren't forthcoming but there are indications testing was done, it may be possible to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for these public records. A plumber or inspector will be able to tell you if your school or childcare facility has lead pipes. If you're doing some preliminary investigating, look for dull, gray pipes and give them a scratch: lead pipes will scratch easily (being relatively soft) and the scratches will be shiny. Magnets will not be attracted to lead. Galvanized steel pipe appears similar but will be harder, and will attract magnets. The majority of older faucets were constructed using brass, which (before recent legislation) could contain upwards of 8% lead. Old brass valves could contain even greater amounts. Both should be replaced immediately. Samples should be taken from the first draw of cold water lines after water has sat overnight - the line should not be flushed beforehand. Not all faucets or drinking fountains in a facility are the same, and neither is the plumbing leading to each one - this is why it's especially important to take samples from every source of drinking and cooking water. The EPA's "action level" for lead contamination is 15 parts per billion. Test results at or above this number call for immediate mitigation and replacement efforts. The EPA's 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities (Training, Testing, Telling) is an excellent resource for staff and administration seeking to implement lead control programs. The strategies, knowledge and technical guidance provided by the agency is indispensable. Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) are another great resource, particularly for parents/guardians. Typically based out of university medical centers, PEHSUs form a network of experts on the prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment of environmental health issues in children. Your regional PEHSU can answer questions, provide educational tools and consultations, and get you in touch with experts on all manner of environmental health issues, including lead. Concerned parents and guardians should also have their home water tested, especially if the plumbing or fixtures appear to be old. Some water suppliers will test for you, but in most cases you'll have to use a third party. Testing kits are widely available that allow you to collect and send samples directly to a laboratory for analysis. Such kits can also be an option for independent testing at uncooperative schools/facilities. What Can Be Done? The first step in dealing with lead contamination is determining the cause. Old pipes that are contaminated with lead are harder to deal with, but fixtures can be replaced fairly easily. The EPA suggests using stainless steel as a safe alternative to pipes and fittings that may be contaminated by lead. Thanks to legislation, brass fixtures manufactured after 2014 have also been deemed safe for drinking water. Plastics like PVC and Polyethylene (PE/HDPE) have been a material of choice for service lines for many years now and do not pose a lead risk. Copper is another safe option, but is more expensive. Copper is still the material of choice for indoor water distribution - in most circles, anyway. PEX (a flexible plastic) has been steadily encroaching upon copper's supremacy in recent years. PEX has a lot going for it in terms of both quality and ease of installation, and poses no lead risk. New copper installations are likewise safe, but don't relax just yet if your facility already has copper plumbing: remember that even into the 1980s, the solder used to join copper did contain lead. And though it is unlikely that a newer facility has such solder, to this day there are still reports of unprofessional plumbers and contractors illegally using leaded solder. Point-of-use water filters are the most immediate solution to lead contamination, but should only be the first step in an eventual replacement/repiping plan. Any filter you get should be certified to ANSI/NSF standard 53 (not just 42, which only covers biological contaminants); the unit will be certified to this standard by either NSF International, the Water Quality Association (WQA) or Underwriter's Laboratory (UL). Any faucets left unfiltered should be clearly marked "not for drinking/cooking". Many drinking fountains today ship with integral filters, or with a filter option. Most are basic carbon filters, and should be ANSI/NSF certified. Lead particles range from 0.1-0.7 microns - when using carbon filters, we suggest filter media that is rated no larger than 0.5 microns. Reverse Osmosis (RO) filters are superior in most every respect, but are expensive and slow with relatively low output, usually making them a better option for home. Even the best filter in the world can't do a thing if not properly maintained. Strict schedules for media replacement and other maintenance must be adhered to, and regular inspections performed. Neglecting these duties can make contamination worse. When choosing safe fixtures and fittings, schools will want to look for products that have NSF-61-G or NSF-372 certification. Many manufacturers have chosen to mark their products or the packaging with this designation. However, some items that have always been lead-free may have no identifying mark though they are compliant. If a question arises regarding the lead content of a product, we recommend consulting with the manufacturer. Plated, coated, or acid washed fixtures that met previous NSF-61 standards will not meet the lower lead levels required in NSF-61-G or NSF-372. We're proud to offer a wide selection of drinking fountains from Acorn Aqua, Haws, Halsey-Taylor and Oasis. Whether stainless steel, aluminum, or encased in stone aggregate, these fountains are drinking water safe and made to the highest standards. You can also find drinking water faucets designed for high-use environments like schools, as well as filter kits that come with their own faucet, and standalone dispenser faucets. Faucet flushing became a policy at most schools to help minimize danger until plumbing could be replaced - which, it turns out, rarely happened. While regular flushing according to well-founded standards (see EPA 3Ts Technical Guidance, Exhibit 5.1) can stave off the immediate threat, it does nothing to treat the actual problem. Lead in the plumbing system will remain, and all it takes is a change in water chemistry (not at all uncommon) for it to become a serious problem, as seen on a city-wide scale in Flint. Shortsighted budgets, administrative inertia, and the considerable age of some buildings (upwards of 100 years in some cases) means options for lead mitigation are often limited to flushing, point-of-use filters, and maybe fixture replacement. It's entirely possible that replacing fixtures will solve the problem, but for those facilities whose pipes are the issue, pressure for complete repiping should be sustained whatever the cost - children's health should not rely solely on properly installed and maintained filters. Water should be regularly tested, even after pipes or fixtures have been replaced, or filters installed. Water chemistry is not static and otherwise unnoticeable changes can create problems. Considering the vulnerability of children to all manner of contaminants, regular water testing in schools and childcare facilities should be a given. 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When Cynthia Connell visited Cuenca on vacation three years ago, she had no idea that it would become her next home.
At the time, she was exhausted from the stress of the American way of life and was ready for a change. While there, she saw an opportunity to live a less stressful life in a perfect-weather mountain city and just over a year later she returned to live there full time.
Now Cynthia enjoys her morning "commute," walking to work at an Inter-American studies school where she teaches English. "With the favorable weather in Cuenca (temperatures rarely exceed beyond the 70s F in the highs and the 50s F in the lows) there's no excuse not to walk just about everywhere," Cynthia explains.
Recently, the city built a walking and cycling path on the tree-lined Paseo Tres de Noviembre—a long street that hugs the Tomebamba River for miles. Pedestrian bridges intersect the area allowing for walkers or bikers to enjoy the beauty of nature and the old colonial district with its historical homes overlooking the "bluffs."
Like many expats in Cuenca, Cynthia enjoys healthy cooking with the fresh and abundant fruits and vegetables of Ecuador. She buys her groceries at the local mercado on Alfonso Moreno and Augusta Cueva. "I like to buy white pineapple, pitahaya (dragon fruit), avocados, Swiss chard, and coconuts," says Cynthia. "I usually leave with two full bags and spend just five to 10 dollars per visit."
Colonial Cuenca offers a variety of free cultural activities like the symphonic orchestra, art exhibits, and museums—the most popular of which is Museo Pumapungo, Cuenca's largest museum and home to a collection of Amazonian shrunken heads. On Saturday evenings Cynthia likes to kick back at the Jazz Society Café, where musicians from all over the Americas, even Cuba, come together to put on a show.
Cynthia supplements her teaching income with some extra online teaching work. "With both endeavors, I'm able to support myself completely without probing into savings," says Cynthia. With the extra money that she makes online, Cynthia is able to enjoy the little luxuries that make living in Cuenca so pleasurable—like dining out at one of the many international restaurants.
Cynthia's favorite is El Colgado, a vegetarian, Ecuadorian-fusion restaurant overlooking the Tomebamba River in the Barranco District. Here a tasty and filling meal of roasted red peppers, avocados, sweet tomatoes, and cucumbers served with coconut mayonnaise and French fries, costs $5.50 (including drinks).
On her days off, Cynthia takes local day trips to the nearby towns, such as the picturesque Gualaceo with its riverfront park and carefully crafted leather goods—shoes, purses, and jackets—that can be bought for bargain-basement prices. Just 12 minutes down the road from Gualaceo is the town of Chordeleg, where silver jewelry is sold by the ounce. Both towns can be reached by bus in less than an hour from Cuenca for $1.20 (roundtrip).
In Cuenca, Cynthia has found the perfect work/life balance that provides exciting new experiences and an opportunity for personal growth. "I believe that everything happens for a reason," says Cynthia. "I'm truly thankful I made the move when I did."
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2017 Power of Each One
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Golf enthusiasts appreciate that Venice, Florida is a city with a rich golf heritage. Golfers find the temperate climate (annual average temperature -- 73 degrees) makes Venice irresistible. With splendid residential and gated communities centered around challenging, legendary courses, it's no surprise that golf is a huge draw for so many visiting or buying a home in Venice.
Map of Venice Golf Communities
A Course for Everyone
In fact, over 80 public, private, and semi-private courses are spread across the region, including courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Every golfer, from beginner to seasoned pro, finds opportunities and challenges in Venice.
Of the scores of local courses, perhaps a dozen are part of upscale golf communities. These communities are beloved by snowbirds, active retirees, and others who simply love the fairways. If you're thinking about buying a home in Venice, these are among the top courses, clubs, and golf communities.


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Jamie-Lynn Sigler is now opening up about her more than decade-long battle with multiple sclerosis, but for many years it was her deepest, darkest secret.
In an interview on the Today Show this week, the former "Sopranos" star revealed that she kept the original diagnosis of the debilitating disorder a well-guarded secret to avoid destroying her career, especially after what a Hollywood insider told her it would doom her profession.
"One of the first people I told was an industry professional, and I know they were looking out for me at the time but they said: 'Pretend you didn't tell me that, and I don't think you should ever tell anyone that you have this disease. Because people will limit you, people will judge you and they won't hire you,'" she said. "And I took that advice. I was 20 years told, I was scared and I thought that was the best thing."
Sigler revealed earlier this month that she was diagnosed with M.S. at 20 years old while shooting the fourth season of her hit HBO show. It's only now – 15 years later – that she is comfortable talking about it.
"I feel a great weight off my shoulders," 34-year-old actress said in her first live television interview since revealing her struggle to People magazine last week. "You know, I lived with this secret that caused me to have so many feelings of shame and guilt and fear for so many years and so I think to finally sort of feel like I'm claiming my power back and being confident with the person that I am, I feel a great weight off my shoulders."
Sigler, who is of European and Cuban descent, said she did confide in some of her cast members eventually, but asked them to keep it private.
"Them and my friends and my family, they have fiercely protected me over these years and they wanted me to come out. I just wasn't ready, I was afraid," she said. "But I'm not anymore."
She said that she has been symptom-free, but has definitely struggled with the effects of the neurological disease. "High heels are hard for me. I cannot run. I can't dance the way I used to. It's hard," she said.
There is no cure for M.S., but Sigler takes medication twice a day to keep her symptoms in check.
While she is excited and has every intention of continuing her career despite of her diagnosis now becoming public, Sigler said she is embracing her new role as a spokesperson for men and women battling M.S.
"I didn't anticipate the level of responsibility I now feel for representing a whole group of people that suffer in silence," she said. "I hope I can change people's idea of what this disease is."
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Gas-saving driving habits, called hypermiling, can help you achieve up to 40 percent more miles per gallon (mpg) than your car's official fuel economy estimate. Take, for example, a 2005 Honda Accord, a bestselling sedan with an mpg rating of 24 (21 city, 31 highway). According to Wayne Gerdes — who coined the term "hypermiling" and is considered by many to be its leading expert and trainer — an Accord driver who is savvy to hypermiling can expect to get about 35 mpg. Dedicated hypermilers can achieve 50 percent or better improvement over their vehicles' estimated mpg figures. Last year, Gerdes set a world record for distance in a gas-powered, midsized sedan by driving 1,445 miles on a single tank of fuel in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. That's 81 mpg — more than double the vehicle's Environmental Protection Agency rating of 39 mpg.
Out of a desire to lessen the United States' reliance on foreign oil and show us all how to save gas, Gerdes started an online community In 2006 to provide hypermiling tips and a forum for hypermiling enthusiasts.
"The world has experienced fuel economy tips and tricks, snake-oil magic elixirs, and eco-driving tips for well over two decades," Gerdes says. "But what did we get? Broken promises and shattered dreams. Hypermiling not only makes you a more aware driver, but it also produces fuel savings that few other methods or practices ever will."
While Gerdes and his experienced team used advanced hypermiling methods to achieve the extraordinary results in the Fusion Hybrid, it's possible to significantly improve gas mileage in everyday driving with simple hypermiling techniques.
Some of the following gas-saving tips may sound familiar — you've probably been hypermiling without even realizing it.
Slow Down. When it comes to even minimally improving gas mileage, this an easy and effective technique. Speed increases wind resistance, which ultimately reduces gas mileage. Lower speeds lead to less gas consumption. Observe the speed limit and stick to the right-hand lane.
Brake Less. Excess braking can reduce gas mileage by as much as 33 percent at highway speeds. Avoid tailgating, which is not only dangerous, but leads to frequent braking. Every time you brake, you waste some of the gas that was burned during acceleration.
Lighten the Load. Gone are the days of towing cargo trailers, of loading the trunk with sandbags for traction, or of leaving cargo racks stored on top of your vehicle. And put those beach/lawn chairs back in the garage. All optional weight decreases your car's gas mileage.
Minimize Air Conditioning. Running the air conditioner can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 25 percent. Instead, increase airflow by cracking the driver's window and rear passenger's window on the opposite side. When driving at high speeds, close your windows and use the ventilation fan to reduce aerodynamic drag.
Ongoing Maintenance. You'll burn less fuel if you keep your engine clean and running well. A dirty air filter can decrease the fuel economy of older cars with carbureted engines.
Avoid Excessive Idling. Turn the engine off if you're not going anywhere in 30 seconds or more. A modern fuel injected engine consumes only about five seconds worth of fuel to restart.
According to Gerdes, it's wise to first practice more advanced hypermiling methods on a low — traffic country road to get a feel for your vehicle's limitations (as well as your own).
Drive Without Brakes. This technique is not as dangerous as it may sound; you simply drive as if you've lost your brakes, even though you still have full use of them. The idea is to anticipate stops and to decelerate by simply taking your foot off the gas — coasting to a stop rather than speeding toward it.
Alternate Routes. Choose routes that are less traveled and thus allow more flexibility to employ a wider range of hypermiling techniques than if you were surrounded by other vehicles. Leave early and try not to rush.
Smart Braking. Brake early to avoid starting again from a dead stop, especially when facing an uphill climb (the worst scenario for gas mileage). If you can avoid a complete stop by slowing early to allow a pedestrian, turning vehicle or other impediment ahead to clear, you'll conserve fuel.
Rabbit Timing. This technique works at traffic lights with sensors. When approaching a "stale" red light (one that has been red a long time and will soon turn green), slow down early and let the other traffic around you ("the rabbits") trip the light's sensor as they race ahead and then stop. They may cause the light to go green, so you may not have to stop at all.
Perhaps best of all, any of these strategies will help teach you how different driving habits affect gas mileage. While the techniques listed only scratch the surface of the available mileage stretching methods, with time, whatever degree of hypermiling you're comfortable with can become second nature. You'll have numbers to be proud of, both in mpg and in savings at the gas pump. To learn more about hypermiling and engage with a community of mpg — thrifty drivers, visit CleanMPG.
Why does the graphic show motor oil coming out of a fuel pump? Has the author ever even seen gasoline?
This is rude and stupid in busy traffic situations. Rabbit timing? So you're the doofus that is always crawling or coasting up to the light and keeping people from getting into or across traffic when the light cycle's natural "hole" opens up. Probably the same guy that idles away from the green light so slowly, causing ten or more other drivers to sit at idle through another light cycle, burning extra fuel while patting yourself on the back and thinking how "green" you're being. In the big picture, you just wasted a gallon or better to save a thimble full. Do us all a favor and flog that Prius when the light turns green so we can make the light too. Once you're up to speed and on the open road, you can soft pedal all you want. It costs me nothing at that point because now I'm through the choke point. Plus I can pass you if I want to.
Can someone explain how braking uses more petrol.
My driveway is steep and when I must drive more than once in a day, I leave my car in the street so I don't have to back out, change gears, etc. (Toyota Prius)
Hey there all, Sadly, the author illustrates a severely myopic view, which is arrived at by being a Big City/Geographical Elitist. Some of his ideas are great, but like millions of other folks throughout the Rockies, I live in the Middle of Nowhere: 40 miles OUTSIDE of town. Further, here in the Rockies, if you don't carry extra weight in your rig during the Winter, you WILL end up getting stuck at one point (or more) or another. Quite frankly, I'm tired of the Big City/Geographical Elitists making out as if EVERYONE lives just like they do, so obviously ALL their 'solutions' work for EVERYONE! The corollary to this sad attitude of theirs is that if ANYONE doesn't do EVERYTHING on their list, such persons MUST by defintion NOT be really 'for the planet' and not doing 'all that they could' to 'help the environment.' I'm really tired of the elitism. How about some OPEN MINDEDNESS from the Big City/Geographic types? It's almost gotten to the point where the Sierra Club, WWF, Greenpeacers have become Neo-Brownshirts! You don't accept that GW is man made and they want to find the nearest telephone pole or lamp post to string you up!!! Tolerance my foot...these people have gone totally NUTS! Mind you though, the same voices touting GW now, were once saying something totally the opposite (I'm OLD, I remember when they were screaming it on the Evening News, Radio, and in Print): I'm STILL waiting for that Ice Age to appear and ahem, we STILL seem to have plenty of oil.
i have looked at all things possible. my car is always in tune, the tires are always inflated to the recommended max. here in central texas, you use the a/c, there is no option in the summer. my wifes car is a toyota corolla. 2006. for some reason it gets 34 in town and 41 all highway. i had a prius, a dog, it never got more than 27 in town. toyota, when told this retreated into the cult of of deniability. they would test the car and then tell me there was nothing wrong. anyway that was totaled, none of the bags deployed, and i bought a 1990 honda crx. put on as much carbon fiber as i could. manual trans, and got better milage. the big key is to push the clutch in in those situations where you are approaching speed changes , stops, my car was built with heavy steel. a car hit me from the side, and her car was undrivable. i drove away wiht minor dents. the honda crx hf model got over 50 mph in the early 1980's. n plastic, carbon fiber. something is wrong here
ok im ok with almost everything in the piece but i live in southern florida and running with the window cracked like the article says wouldnt work here it can get to the high 100 dreds in side parked cas here
Thank you for bringing attention to hypermiling. While we should all work towards driving less in the first place, when we do, it should be as efficient as possible. One clarification for your readers: slowing down is the single biggest change you can make, but it only useful down to a certain speed. If you go so slow that the car needs to downshift, mileage gets worse again. This will usually happen somewhere in the 40-55mph range, slower than that will not help your mileage (the 55mph speed limit was not arbitrary). Slowing down from 65 to 55 only adds a few seconds per mile to your trip time. As an added bonus, lower speeds are substantially safer. Combining good driving technique with a few minor and inexpensive vehicle modifications, it is possible to improve mpg even more. I am getting 100% better mileage (30mpg out of a 2.5 ton work truck). You can read about my project at www.instructables.com/id/Vehicle-efficiency-upgrades For a more extensive list of hypermileing techniques and vehicle mods, try ecomodder.com
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Photo Of Dad Dragging Daughter By Her Hair In Walmart Being Investigated
When confronted about the crying child, the father said to "mind your business."
Once again Walmart is in the news as the scene of a possible crime, in this case, child abuse. Police and child protective services in Cleveland, Texas are investigating an area father after a photo of him dragging his young daughter by her hair in the supermarket chain went viral on Facebook.
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The photos were taken Monday and posted to Facebook by Erika Burch, a 24-year-old mother of four who was at Walmart buying school lunches for her children. She said she saw the little girl crying and when she confronted the man and told him to stop he replied, "'No, bitch, you need to mind your business." She then took the photos while another shopper called 911. After arriving at the scene and questioning the man, however, police said they were unable to arrest him since there were no bruises on the child.
Burch then took to social media to castigate the father who she thinks is guilty of child abuse. She posted her pictures she took of the man to her Facebook page, and they've been shared over 213,000 shares and generated 19,000 comments. The Cleveland Police Department has posted their own Facebook post, saying, "We want to assure the community this case is currently being investigated by our Detective Division. CPS has been contacted per our policy and is also investigating this case. A joint investigation is currently being conducted by both agencies."
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Enrolling with Chutes 'N Ladders childcare is easy. We have all the resources you will need to help you pick the right childcare provider for you. By following the steps below, you'll have everything you need to enroll.
Tuition Payments
Chutes 'N Ladders' fees are to be paid every Monday of the week. If we have not received payment by Wednesday, you will be charged a late fee of $10.00. If we do not receive the payment for the week your child will not be able to attend until payment is made in full. Parents can make arrangements e.g. parents who pay a month in advance get 10% discount. Alternative arrangements on payments must be in writing signed by the parents and Director.
Infant Program
Full Time – $165/week
Part Time – $135
1 Year Old Program
Full Time – $155/week
Part Time – $135
2 Year Old Program
Full Time – $145/week
Part Time – $125
3 Year Old Program
Full time – $140/week
Part Time – $120
4 & 5 year old
Full time – $135/week
Part time – $110/week
Voluntary Pre-K Program
Infant drop off
1 year old drop off
2/3/4/5 year old drop off
Payments should be deposited in the tuition drop box by the sign-in/sign-out sheet. Payment is due on the Monday of the week your child attends. We accept cash, check, money order for payment of tuition and fees. If paying by cash, please be sure to put your money in a sealed envelope in the tuition box, with your child's name written clearly on the envelope. Please refer to the tuition rates and dee schedule for more details. We do not issue refunds. Rates are subject to change. You will be given a 30-day notice prior to a rate increase.
Our clients love us! See some of what they have to say about Chutes 'N Ladders childcare.
I would say for the record your center is run with the highest regard for children, and their safety. Staff is caring, and responsible. My child is always learning new things, and the center is clean and employees' professional. I appreciate also that you are understanding of a child's medical appointments, and do not penalize or suspend a child that has numerous appointments.
Thanks for your help.Kim
I wanted to take this time to thank you for all you and your staff have done to help my girls succeed academically, socially and respectfully. Alyssa is very advanced for her age and I know that is a big part of all the hard work and dedication you all gave her. Emily is so excited to start school tomorrow, but like Alyssa, I now she will miss her friends and teachers. I will miss Chutes n' Ladders. Words cannot describe my appreciation. We will definitely stop by once in a while to say hi. Hopefully we can actually get together sometime. Keep in touch I hope you have a great year!Angie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is required for staff to work in childcare?
All staff appropriately screened local and State.
40 Hour introductory childcare training in:-
- Early Literacy for Children Age Birth through Three.
- Child Care Facility Rules & Regulations.
- Health, Safety and Nutrition.
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Child Growth and Development.
- Behavioural Observation and Screening.
Complete with their first year and pass exams on each section, if they fail they cannot work in childcare.
10 –hour in –service training annually.
0.5 continuing education unit of approved training or 5 clock hours training in early literacy and language development.
What extra training do staff do in your childcare facility?
- Hands on training by our Director and from the Early Learning Coalition.
- Staff Certified Basic First Aid
- Staff Certified CPR and AED. Adult/Child and Infant.
What do I need when I am enrolling my child?
- Come meet with our Director have a tour of the school.
- Receive a copy of our facility Policies and procedures.
- Complete our enrolling packet
- Children's Health Physical exam/immunization record within the first 30 days.
- Child will not be allowed in school after 30 days if the records are not received..
What are the Staff-to-child ratios?
Under 1yr. 1:4
1 yr. Old. 1:6
2 yrs. Old. 1:11
3 yrs. Old. 1:15
4 yrs. Old. 1:20
5 yrs. Old. 1:25
What food and Nutrition do children get at your school?
We have a Menu approved by the USDA.
- Breakfast,
- Lunch,
- Snack.
See our Menu.
What is school readiness?
School readiness is a child's ability to successfully carry out kindergarten work. For a child to be fully ready for school, he/she needs to have mastered certain abilities in a comprehensive set of areas of development or Domains of Learning:
- Language & Literacy
- Physical Development
- Social Studies
- Scientific Thinking
- Mathematical Thinking
- The Arts
- Social/Personal Development
What is VPK?
The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program – or VPK – is a free prekindergarten program for 4-year-olds who reside in Florida and were born on or before September 1 each year.
VPK gives each child an opportunity to perform better in school and throughout life with quality programs that include age-appropriate curricula with a strong emphasis on early literacy skills, accountability, manageable class sizes and qualified instructors.
Parents can choose from one of several program options available from private and public providers. Providers have flexibility to structure the hours per day and days per week to meet the required number of instructional hours.
School Year Program – 540 instructional hours. Class sizes are not to exceed 11 students when there is a single lead instructor or up to 20 students with a lead instructor and an assistant. Instructors must have a minimum of a Florida Child Care Professional Credential.
What is the Teacher training for VPK class?
To be a VPK teacher you will need more than the state required 45 hours. VPK teachers have an A.A. degree or a Florida Child Care Profession Certificate (FCCPC).
Where can I get help for day care fees?
Visit these sites:
Early Learning Coalition of Florida Heartland, Inc.
Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Child Care Connection
Military fee assistance programs:
Where can I get help for my child health Insurances?
Florida Kid Care.
If you have a question not answered here, feel free to contact us.
How to enroll.
Now you're ready to being our enrollment procedure.
Meet with our Director
Before enrollment, you must come meet with our director and have a tour of the school. We feel this first interaction is very important to develop a long relationship.
Complete Paperwork
You will receive our facilities' Policies and Procedures as well as an enrollment packet, which will be returned by your child's first day at the school.
Provide Health Information
WE will need a copy of your child's health physical and immunization records within their first 30 days with us. Children will not be allowed to continue attenuating after 30 days if these records are not received.


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Back in November 2014, NDP leader Tom Mulcair introduced a plan to implement fifteen dollar a day childcare right across the country. This was a plan which was inspired by Quebec's childcare system. As many are aware, Quebec began offering seven dollar a day childcare back in 1997. Since then, the use of childcare programs… Continue reading
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Blistered Green Beans with Tomato-Almond Pesto
This kicky sauce, inspired by Spanish romesco, uses cherry tomatoes.
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BA's Best Green Bean Casserole
You can make your own fried shallots or onions, but French's are astonishingly delicious and practically define this green bean casserole recipe (and you can find them at pretty much any grocery store). This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Alex Lau
Cranberry-Hazelnut Green Bean Salad
The freshness of the blanched green beans and crisp apple cider vinegar help cut through a heavier meal. Check out step-by-step photos here.


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There is no doubt about it: it's hot, and there's little chance for immediate respite.
OK, class, we'll now try a different approach for making the best of it: instead of talking about it, let's get outdoors, do something worthwhile, and find out how hot it really is.
One worthwhile endeavor (with every possibility of happening during slightly cooler weather) is the Maryland Seafood Festival, on Sept. 9, 10, and 11 at the new pavilion area at Sandy Point State Park.


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News headlines in 2017 were dominated for weeks at a time with coverage of natural disasters striking parts of the United States — from Hurricane Harvey flooding homes in Houston, to Hurricane Irma destroying houses in Florida, to wildfires decimating swaths of homes in California. All told, the costs of these incidents are likely to make 2017 the costliest year on record for natural disasters.
The first, and easiest, step for policyholders to avoid an unpaid natural disaster claim is to call their insurance agent or company and ask about their coverage. If a policyholder is in an area where hurricanes are prevalent, they should be asking questions specific to hurricane scenarios. Are they covered in the event of water damage from a flood? What about wind damage? What are the policy's limits on rebuilding or repairing? Additionally, the consumer should confirm that the full value of their home is properly insured.
If you live in an area or state that is at a higher risk for wildfires, it's important to make sure that your home inventory is kept up to date, and is stored in a safe location-consider keeping a copy in a secure digital location "in the cloud" so that even if your computer or laptop are damaged, you'll still be able to access a copy. A safe deposit box or a fire-resistant safe are two options for physical copies.
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Ideas are the currency of the future and the main asset businesses have. Modernizer is divided into four divisions.
Modernizer knows exactly how to stand out from the competition and evoke positive connotations. Our design department is experienced in creating a consistent visual identity people can easily identify with and implement it on different platforms such as stationery, websites, interior and exterior design.
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Come make sculpture, draw, or paint in this open studio program held every Thursday night, 6:30-9:30. The cost is only $10 at the door, or for a 25% discount it's $30 per month(4 Thursdays). The model poses and studio are setup for sculpture, but artists drawing and painting are always welcome. Several different clays are available for sale at the studio.


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Only 1 kilometer from shore, this island in Tambon Bang Nam Chuet has beautiful rock formations and several fishing villages. The former name of this island is "Ko Phee Tak" because villagers believed that there are ghosts (or "Phee") on the island. The island has some beautiful reefs, and villages dot the island. There is also a 200-metre high scenic point, which offers beautiful views. Activities and home-stay accommodation are provided by local villagers. When the tide is low you can walk from the shore to the island.
This small island located at Mu 14, Tambon Pak Nam Jued, 25 kilometres from Lang Suan municipality office. There is a long-tail boat service from Ao Krok pier to Phithak island with a transfer fee of 20 baht per person.
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Summer time is upon us and portable, delicious fresh side dishes are something that can really come in handy. I am often on the go a lot more during the summer and find it nice to have an awesome dish to bring and share wherever I go. Whether it's a family picnic, a potluck or the pool broccoli salad is a popular choice. I find this nourishing broccoli salad is a great dish to share rather than some kind of pasta salad. Everyone I have served this dish to has loved it!
I really love the idea of broccoli salad, but never was really into eating raw broccoli. So I decided to make my broccoli salad with blanched broccoli. I am also not so much into the addition of raisins or something sweet in my broccoli salad so this is a savory version. It's a bit of a labor of love with all the chopping and prep work, but it's SO worth the effort. I hope you will try it!
- 2 heads of broccoli, stem peeled and cut into small pieces, as well as florets cut into small pieces, and blanched
- ½ a red onion, thinly sliced
- 2-4 scallions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup grass-fed cheddar cheese, cut into small slivers (it's important to use a hard cheese in this as it will hold up well and not get soggy)
- 8 pieces of bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- Dressing:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Mix all the salad ingredients together, and then toss with the dressing.
- Let sit for 30 minutes for flavors to meld together.
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6 comments :
- amanda hadsockMarch 16, 2012 at 10:24 AM
I'm going to one in Atlanta tomorrow. My sister in law lives up there and says they have tons EVERY weekend during the spring.ReplyDelete
I am a total junkie thanks to you!;) I he actually volunteered to work the last sale and it was awesome! I got to shop 4 hours before the sellers got to. It was so nice should not have 1,000,000 people to move through! Amanda, I met you there! Haha.ReplyDelete
- BwilkesMarch 16, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Okay, my first one I was a seller and did the pre-sale. The last two I've worked four hours to do the pre-pre-sale and you are right you do spend WAY more money. I like it because I can scope out everything and with two kids it helps to know which areas are most important to hit first! I'm a little sneaky too. My last sell I actually talked a friend into using my number (she only had a few large items) then we split the fee!! ;) Then I just paid her out when I picked up!!!ReplyDelete
- Katie RMarch 16, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Is this the Kidz Klothes sale?? My MIL's cousins run it, so we always get to shop early (it was 4pm Sat. this last time). It's not really crowded at all at 4pm.ReplyDelete
I get ALL my kids clothes there, I mean EVERYTHING! I've found Arabelle's Easter dress there the last 2 years. It is SO fun and makes not buying clothes the rest of the year tolerable. :-phttp://broxtonbabybabbles.blogspot.com/
- mega2300March 18, 2012 at 1:40 PM
I belong to the Gwinnett Mother's of Multiples club, and they have a HUGE sale every spring and fall. I basically joined the group just to sell and shop early!! It is ALOT of fun! And I always find great stuff =o) plus I make a few hundred each sale!ReplyDelete
- Brandy WilkesMarch 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM
I love the kid's sale!! I did not start doing them until last year. I usually work a 4 hour so I can do the pre-presale. This helps me know the locations of everything and I can make a game plan of what I "want" to get first. You are definitely right working the pre-sale you spend WAY more money J This time I actually talked a friend (who has older children and wasn't interested in shopping early) into using my number so we could split the fee JReplyDelete


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A few people, like Amy and Mark have been doing this 10 things I love/10 things I hate, thing. I've done similar lists on here before, so I thought I'd go for a bit of a different take on it this time with things I love and hate for my feet and hands. Why feet and hands you may ask? No good reason, it just came to me. I've gone for 5 each of each for both giving a total of 20 things, which is the same as the general list 10 of each x 2, also giving 20 things (did you follow that? No? Never mind).
5 Things I love for my feet
1. Walking them through warm sand up to water's edge to get that first feel of the water lapping up on them.
2. Taking shoes off after a long day and wiggling my toes.
3. Trying on a pair of fabulous shoes in a shop and looking at them in those little low mirrors.
4. Pulling warm fluffy socks on over cold feet.
5. A foot massage done on myself (is that weird?).
5 Things I hate for my feet
1. Blisters.
2. Shoes that are too tight and need to be kept on for hours because I'm already out somewhere by the time I realise they're too tight.
3. Accidentally stepping barefoot on something sharp and painful.
4. Standing in something unpleasant like doggy doo, and then the job of cleaning it off my shoes later.
5. Getting an itch on the sole of my foot that can't be scratched to satisfaction.
5 Things I love for my hands
1. Rubbing a really good hand cream into them so that they're soft but not greasy.
2. Freshly painting my nails when I've managed to not bite my them for a while and they've grown lovely.
3. Holding someone else's hand.
4. Stroking something soft, like fur (just to clarify, I mean while it's still on a live animal!).
5. Pressing certain buttons that are particularly satisfying in feel, firm but smooth, a little click at the end.
5 Things I hate for my hands
1. When I bite my nails.
2. When I get a little cut on the end of a finger and it hurts ridiculously too much for the size of it, and continues to hurt and get in the way for too many days.
3. When I'm unprepared for a colder than expected day and my gloveless fingers get so painfully cold that they won't work properly.
4. When I'm cleaning up something yucky and a bit of it gets on my hand – ugh!
5. When they're being uncooperative in a fiddly task I want them to do.
Any body parts you'd like to do a love and hate listing for? (Keep it clean!)
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Corcept Is Tardy For Its Own Debut Then Gains 1.9%
NEW YORK -- Better late than never.
The IPO of shares in Corcept Therapeutics Inc., a drug developer focused on psychiatric disorders, rose modestly on its first day on the Nasdaq Stock Market, closing at $12.23, up 1.9% from its $12 offering price.
It was an unusually late-trading initial public offering of stock, with the shares opening with...


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Martina Stoessel Debuts 'Born To Shine/Siempre Brillar·s' Music Video - Watch Here!
Martina Stoessel sits in a bright blue car in her new video for "Siempre Brillar·s"!
The 19-year-old Violetta actress and singer also debuted her brand new single "Born To Shine" (the English version) on Radio Disney this afternoon, following it up with the official video which features scenes from the upcoming Violetta movie.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Martina Stoessel
Tini's upcoming album, called Tini, is now available on iTunes for pre-order and when you do, you'll instantly get "Born To Shine"!
Watch the video below!
TINI – Siempre Brillar·s (Official Video)
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With "Despicable Me 3" coming out next week (93-5 The Move has the advanced screening on Wednesday btw).
Select McDonald's locations in Singapore have been serving up Minions fare and the visual evidence has been splashed all over Instagram.
Customers at participating restaurants get more than just Minions packaging with their food.
Tweaks like Minion Potatoes and a revamp of apple pies to something more (film) franchise appropriate are the big selling points, although the promise of "spicy" McNuggets is the low-key most exciting option.
Sadly, these special items aren't available in North America…Boooooooooooooooooo!


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- Calories 197
- Fat 11g
- Satfat 4g
- Monofat 0.0g
- Polyfat 0.0g
- Protein 4g
- Carbohydrate 23g
- Fiber 4g
- Cholesterol 15mg
- Iron 1mg
- Sodium 88mg
- Calcium 71mg
Strawberry Crumble
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How to Make It
Step 1
Place a rack in center of oven and preheat to 375ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking dish or coat with baking spray and place on foil-lined sheet. In prepared baking dish, toss strawberries with lemon juice. Stir together flour and 1 Tbsp. brown sugar and toss with strawberries to coat.
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In a medium bowl, stir together almond meal, oats, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and remaining 2 Tbsp. brown sugar. Rub in butter with your fingers until mixture is crumbly. Press into small lumps and sprinkle over strawberries. Bake until top is golden brown and fruit is bubbling, about 30 minutes.


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Megyn Kelly under increasing pressure in 'Santa is white' row: Critics round on Fox anchor again after her claims that comment was meant tongue in cheek
- Megyn Kelly was a no-show for The Kelly File Thursday night
- She returned Friday to address critics of her controversial statements about the color of Santa's skin
- She said the 'humorless' detractors didn't understand her 'tongue-in-cheek' comments
- MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry hit back with an open letter to Santa, accusing Kelly of creating a racial divide
- On Wednesday she said that both Santa and Jesus were 'verifiably white'
- She was widely derided for the statements made during a debate about an article that suggested a more inclusive symbol of Christmas be created
- Kelly said the reaction was proof that there's a knee-jerk instinct to race-bait
Megyn Kelly has sparked a new round of backlash after defending her on-air comments about Santa's 'verifiably' white skin - though she did admit her assertion that Jesus was also Caucasian is 'far from settled.'
Kelly, 43, took a sick day Thursday but returned last night in full force to hit back at her critics who ridiculed her for declaring that 'Santa is white,' and that Jesus was also a white man on her Fox Network show.
The comments came during a debate about a Slate article written by Aisha Harris who suggested a more inclusive festive icon - she proposed a penguin - become a new symbol of Christmas cheer for children.
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Responding: Kelly dedicated much of her show to defending Wednesday's much derided segment about the color of Santa's skin
Kelly devoted a significant portion of Friday's The Kelly File to defending herself and her comments, saying that the real debate - whether a more inclusive Santa should be created - was lost due to the storm of controversy.
She claimed that the segment was intended as a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek discussion but that the humor was lost on some of her detractors.
'Humor is part of what we try to bring to the show. Sometimes that's lost on the humorless.'
Kelly's aggressive stance only added fuel to the fire Saturday.
Journalist David Badash penned a column for his news and opinion site The New Civil Rights Movement, attacking Kelly's comment about Jesus' race not being a settled matter.
'Actually, it really is settled. But just like climate change, even if perhaps one per cent of the world's population disagrees, a settled fact is "far from settled" at Fox News,' he wrote.
The founder of the online journal also took issue with the anchor's claim that her assertions were tongue-in-cheek.
'Perhaps all of Fox News is really just a joke?' he wrote in his Saturday column.
Letter to Santa: MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry read her open letter to St Nick on her show, saying that it is an indication of how broad America's race and class divide is that some cannot envision him as anything but white
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Meanwhile, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry spent a portion of her program Saturday addressing the Santa-gate.
In an open letter to Kris Kringle himself, Harris-Perry said that it is an indication of how broad America's race and class divide is that some cannot envision St Nick being anything but white, Mediaite reported.
'I know it's a busy time of year, but we need to settle a little debate that's emerged in American media asking, "Are you white? Are you black? When you come in from the North Pole, do you have a legal visa or are you undocumented?"' Harris-Perry asked.
'Can you find a kid if he lives in an apartment building not a house without a chimney? Can you find her in a homeless shelter?' She continued. 'Why do you leave so many more trees under the big trees in the wealthy neighborhood and so few under the trees in the poor communities?'
The TV presenter said that in her mixed race family, it was important to share with children depictions of role models and inspirational figures who remind them of themselves.
'If we cannot imagine you as racially different from ourselves, it's because our minds are stunted by a history that still can't fathom benevolence, and kindness, and intimacy in the bodies of those who are not like us,' Harris-Perry said. 'If we still doubt that you can embody every possibility of racial being, it is because we do not yet believe that every racial body is capable of making our sugar plum dreams come true.'
The anchor concluded by saying that if Americans cannot even imagine Santa outside a racial context, it should not surprise anyone that a racial divide still exists in the U.S.
On Wednesday, Kelly said on the show that just because Santa's supposed white race makes some people, including Slate columnist Aisha Harris, uncomfortable, it does not mean that it has to change.
Controversy: Kelly made her divisive comments on her show on Wednesday during a discussion with a panel of speakers
'Jesus was a white man, too. It's like we have, he's a historical figure that's a verifiable fact, as is Santa, I just want kids to know that. How do you revise it in the middle of the legacy in the story and change Santa from white to black?'
In fact, what Harris' article suggested was neither a black nor a white Santa, but a black-and-white bird - a festive penguin.
To that suggestion, Kelly said Harris had 'gone off the rails.'
When another panelist suggests this would make all kids feel equally welcome, she replied, 'No. No, it doesn't... It makes all birds feel welcome.'
Kelly said tonight that the reaction to the segment on her show would be funny if 'it were not so telling about our society, in particular the knee-jerk instinct by so many to race-bait - and to assume the worst in people. Especially people employed by the very powerful Fox News channel.'
She said that all she did was acknowledge that Santa is generally depicted as white - exactly as Harris did - and was unfairly accused of 'racial fear and loathing.'
Kelly also played several clips of other networks discussing her segment - she has been lampooned by the likes of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
Historical figure: Contrary to Kelly's statements, Saint Nicholas was from modern Turkey and wouldn't have born much resemblance to rosy-cheeked Santa Claus
'The fact that an off-hand jest I made during a segment about whether Santa should be replaced by a penguin has now become a national firestorm says two things,' Kelly said. 'Race is still an incredibly volatile issue in this country, and Fox News, and yours truly, are big targets for many people.'
The comments Kelly made about Santa weren't the only ones to be met with ridicule.
also did say Jesus was white. As I've learned in the past two days,
that is far from settled,' was all Kelly said about her statements
pertaining to Jesus' skin color.
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Classic Santa Claus: As a fictitious representation of a European Saint Nicholas - it is fair to assume that Santa Claus was white
The controversy was addressed by Reza Aslan, a scholar of religions and author of the recent bestseller Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth.
An expert, Aslan said that 'as a Galilean, he would have been what is referred to as a Palestinian Jew. He would look the way that the average Palestinian would look today. So that would mean dark features, hairy, probably a longer nose, black hair,' said Aslan to the Washington Post.
Jamelle Bouie writing in the Daily Beast was even harder on Kelly.
'Kelly's not wrong to say that Santa Claus is European - that's his heritage.
'But there's little chance that Jesus is white, and asserting otherwise is just as ludicrous as the declaration - made by some Christians - that Jesus spoke the early modern English of the King James Bible.
'At best, the assertion of Jesus's whiteness reflects ignorance. At worst, it's a sign of racial prejudice.'
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Former President Benigno Aquino III said he will not attend President Duterte's first State of the Nation Address, instead watch it on TV.
"I will watch it on TV to be able to concentrate on its content," Aquino said.
Aquino will watch Duterte's first SONA in the comfort of his own home in Times Street, Quezon City, Philippine Star reported.
Others had confirmed their attendance at the House gallery like Former presidents Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada (now Manila mayor), while Aquino's immediate predecessor Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has her option to join her House colleagues.
Fidel Ramos known to be religiously attending SONAs after he stepped down from office in June 1998. Arroyo has the privilege to sit beside former presidents at the gallery and seating arrangement would be based on their succession and terms of office, as House deputy secretary general Artemio Adaza said.
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I got the fabric cover on my book, and it looks absolutely amazing!
I'm so glad I thought of the idea.
Surprisingly, it went without a hitch.
I had expected problems, fabric, hot glue, but it went on very easily and came out just as I had envisioned it.
You can kind of see in the photos the layer of foam under the fabric, it gives it more substance and bulk, adding to the effect.
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When it comes to making hilarious speeches, Arthur Black has more 'material' than most. He's had more jobs than most people have had hot meals. Everything from deck hand on a Liberian oil tanker to editor of a British children's' magazine; from cattle prodder at the Ontario Public Stock Yards to host of Basic Black, one of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's most popular national radio programs ever. He also writes, narrates and hosts two award-winning television programs - Weird Homes and Weird Wheels - on the Life Network and is the voice of Consumer Update, a radio series that broadcasts on over 30 radio stations throughout Canada.
In addition to cross-country speechifying, Black writes a monthly humour column for CARP magazine. His weekly syndicated column is carried by more than 50 newspapers from coast to coast. He is also the author of twelve books - three of which won the coveted Leacock Medal for humour.
All of the above and more. Black takes a wry look at the perils and pitfalls of being a Canadian at this challenging time in our history. But it's not gloom and doom. Black bills himself as "Comic Relief". His talks are designed to make audiences relax, laugh until they get damp and generally recover from the stress and tension of workshops, study sessions and all the serious stuff that goes on at conventions, conferences, symposia and other business get-togethers. He also makes a point of 'customizing' his talks with particular references to the group in question. Black's motto:
To read some rave reviews of a few of Arthur's speaking engagements, take a look at the Testimonials page.
"On behalf of the Ontario Public School Boards Association, we would like to thank you for being a wonderful presenter. Your humorous speech was key in helping to make this one of the most successful meetings we've had to date. The feedback from attendees was very positive."
Gail Anderson, Associate Executive Director, Ontario Public School Boards' Association
"…Thank you so much for being our guest speaker at the recent Gala. People are still talking about how much fun the evening was and how very entertaining you were (and are). You certainly delivered a "funny bone massaging" experience and on behalf of the committee, the board, and staff, I THANK YOU!!!"
Corinne Bokitch, Executive Director, Family Service Bureau of Regina
"On behalf of the International Board of Directors and the members of the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International, I wish to express our appreciating for your outstanding presentation as the keynote speaker….Your lighthearted humor and easy delivery bespoke turning vision into action, providing the perfect ending for the conference…I truly believe that your presentation was one of the best our association has ever had, leaving everyone with a smile on their face."
Barbara C. Worth, Marketing and Communications Manager, Scottsdale, Arizona
Thank you so much for your wonderful participation at the Vancouver International Writers Festival…this year's Festival was an unprecedented success. I feel fortunate to have met you, Mister Black. Your humour, charm and good grace were all wonderful additions to this little festival on Granville Island. Thanks again.
Christopher Dallin, Vancouver International Writers Festival
"On behalf of the Steering Committee of The Third National Literacy Conference, I would like to thank you for helping to make our conference a success…Your keynote on Wednesday night and the Thursday workshops provided conference participants with a delightful glimpse into the…state of Canadian 'folk' culture. Personally, I appreciated working with you. Your company is delightful both in person as well as on the airwaves."
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"I'd like to thank you for participating in the opening of The Group of Seven: Art for a Nation. You are a fabulous Master of Ceremonies and added much to the event. We've never had so many people attend an opening ceremony and actually want to listen."
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"Thank you very much for helping to make this year's event so special. We received very positive responses from the participants, and our applause goes out to you, for sharing your enormous talent in the spirit of good fun for the holiday season. As Master of Ceremonies, you kept the mood light and lively and helped to create a weekend that participants will remember for a long time to come."
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