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Regular Monthly Meeting-September 18th, 2012
Regular Monthly Meeting
Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors
September 18th, 2012
Municipal Building
45 George Street, Clfd Pa
Chairman Glenn Johnston called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call of supervisors present showed William Lawhead, Edward Brown and Glenn Johnston all present.
Comments from the audience: Tim Winters was present in regard to Act 13 and how much the township would be receiving in revenue from the Gas Well Tax, which could be close to 1 million dollars. Mr. Winters brought up this subject because of the issue with the Police Department and the number of Officers only at 7 Fulltime at the present time when there use to be 16 Officers (11 Fulltime and 5 Part Time-2 Fulltime Officers were School Resource Officers) and when Officers left the Force they are not being replaced. Mr. Winters questioned the supervisors in regard to the tax payers are being asked under referendum if they want the real estate taxes increased to fund the Police Department, but with the funds being available and Public Safety is an allowed use of Act 13 Funds what are the supervisors thought on this matter.
Supervisor Johnston explained that the township has not yet received the funds under Act 13 but when they do they will be able to make decisions on those funds. Mr. Johnston said that even though it has been said the township would be receiving close to 1 million dollars it might change before the funds are received.
Supervisor Brown also explained that one item you have to look at when you get a windfall you also want to look at investments to fund the future with not only the Police Department but also the roads and numerous other areas that the township has to budget for.
Neda O'Relly, Business Agent from Maxwell Trucking, was present and asked the supervisors if they had any questions for her regarding the Final Pay Estimate to them. None of the supervisors had any questions for her.
Arnold Swales from the Golden Rod area was present and questioned the supervisors about infiltration and what is going to be done about it. He felt that when the sewer projects were done the French drains and sump pumps were not taken out of the sanitary sewer. He also wanted to know what inspections the township is doing. Supervisor Johnston explained that they have met with DEP and are still working on what DEP is requiring the township to do. The Supervisors explained that even after the first sewer project inspections were done and letters were sent out to violators. Supervisor Lawhead also let him know that he was out during the heavy rain today with the roadcrew checking areas in Hyde City and Country Club and they will continue to do inspections during rainy days.
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Mr. Swales also complained about the inlets in Golden Rod and the horrible condition they are in and asked Supervisor Lawhead when they are going to fix them and get them raised.
Edward Brown motion to approve the minutes of the September 4th, 2012 meeting as written, Glenn Johnston second. Motion carried.
Engineer's Report: None.
Police Report: Interim Chief Mark Brooks was absent but Supervisor Lawhead reported that the Police Department has been requested to attend a Festival that the CMA Church/School is having this coming weekend and would like to have a Police Officer attend and finger print children that would be attending. Chief Books felt he could adjust the schedule to keep the overtime to a minimal. Edward Brown motion to approve the Police Department participating in finger printing of children at the CMA Church/School Festival, Glenn Johnston second. Motion carried.
Solicitor's Report: Mr. Naddeo asked for an Executive Session at the end of the meeting to discuss a possible litigation.
Recreational Park Board: Supervisor Lawhead reported and gave an update in the work that is being done at the Rec Park for the grant and that the work is almost complete. Nancy Yeager commented that the Park looks great and is being used a lot and that there were numerous ballgames going on at the park over the weekend and how nice it is to see the park so busy with lots of children and parents.
Code Enforcement Officer: The Code Officer presented the Larko Subdivision on Larson Road that is all in order and has been approved by the Planning Commission. William Lawhead motion to approve the Larko Subdivision, Edward Brown second. Motion carried.
The Code Officer presented the Land Development for Graystone Court Villas. There was a hearing for a variance for the height of the building and the Zoning Hearing Board approved it. There were also comments from the township engineer and it was approved by the Planning Commission contingent on meeting the engineer's requirements. Edward Brown motion to approve the Land Development for Graystone Court Villas contingent of completion of engineers list, Glenn Johnston second. Motion carried.
The Code Officer requested the supervisors set a date for a Conditional Use Hearing for two separate Timbering request. The date was set for October 16th, 2012 with the first hearing at 6:45 P.M. and the second one at 6:50 P.M.
The Code Officer updated the supervisors pertaining to the noise complaint against Waroquier Coal and let them know that in prior years the time to start and stop operation was set with the Conditional Use.
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Secretary/Treasurer's Report:
The Treasurer's Report for the month of August was submitted to the supervisors for their review.
The Secretary reported to the supervisors that the township received one letter of interest from a township resident asking to be appointed to the Planning Commission. Glenn Johnston motion to appoint C. William Thompson to the Planning Commission with the term to run until December 31st, 2013, Edward Brown second. Motion carried.
The Secretary reported to the supervisors that the township received a letter from the Liquor Control Board to let them know that a Liquor License was transferred from Clearfield Roadtrip LLC to JBL Holdings LLC at the same address, so this is just a name change but at the same location.
The secretary reported that the township will be receiving the funds from the state for the Pension Plans by Direct Deposit on September 21st, 2012 in the amount of $103,707.18, which will make the amount needed to fund the MMO Obligations short by $66,414.82 and the township will need to deposit those funds into the plans by the end of the year.
The Secretary was given an Invoice from Jim Hile Painting in the amount of $14,500.00 for Sandblasting the Hyde Building asking to be paid after she had the list of bills and agenda printed. The Secretary asked permission to pay the Invoice as requested. Edward Brown motion to pay Invoice, Glenn Johnston second. Motion carried.
The Secretary let the supervisors know that Clearfield Borough had already set their Trick or Treat night for October 31st, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and asked the supervisors if they wanted to set the date for the township. William Lawhead motion to set the date for the night of Trick or Treat on October 31st, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. –8:00 P.M., Glenn Johnston second. Motion carried.
Supervisor's Report:
Edward Brown: No Report.
William Lawhead presented a request to the other supervisors to purchase a Smoker 115 Vac w 4"x8" Hose from USA Blue Book in the amount of 379.95 and the Smoke Candle Wicks-Pkg of 12 @ $43.00 each. William Lawhead motion to purchase a Smoker 115 Vac w Hose and Smoke Candle Wicks, Edward Brown second. Motion carried.
Chairman Johnston asked Roadmaster Lawhead what he had on the schedule for the next two weeks and if he could get it in the schedule to fix the inlets in Golden Rod. Mr. Lawhead felt they could get it in the schedule in the next few weeks.
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The Supervisors discussed the Pay Estimate for Maxwell Trucking that was approved for payment at the June 19th, 2012 meeting contingent of Certified Payrolls for Sub-Contractors being submitted to the township, which have been done. The Final Pay Estimate in the amount of $115,483.63 can now be paid to Maxwell Trucking.
William Lawhead motion to pay the list of bills in the amount of $156,105.40, Edward Brown second. Motion carried.
Glenn Johnston motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Personnel Issues, Edward Brown second.
Glenn Johnston motion to return from Executive Session, Edward Brown second.
No other business to come before the Board.
William Lawhead motion to adjourn, Edward Brown second.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara S. Shaffner, Secretary


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Upcoming trip: TBA
There are a number of sleeping and eating options on this Natural History Trip. If you don't want to camp at the group site, nights should be booked from March 8th through the 11th.
Tent Camping
CIR will reserve a group tent-camping site for everyone. If you'd like to join us, you will need to bring all of your own camping gear (tent, sleeping gear, etc.) and most of your own food. We will supply stoves, pots and pans for your use, ice will be available at the campground, and we will prepare one group dinner at Furnace Creek campground. At Furnace Creek, the sites have water, flush toilets and tables; in addition, access to showers, a pool, restaurants, and a small store are nearby.
RV Camping
If you wish to stay in an RV, you'll need to make your own reservations for the trip duration. Furnace Creek has 136 campsites with drinking water, picnic tables, flush toilets and a dump station. RVs can get drinking water at the dump station, while tent campers can get it in the campground. Each site has either a campfire ring or grill. A campground host lives on the grounds during winter. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov.
Furnace Creek Ranch
For those looking for more comfortable accomodations, the Ranch at Death Valley offers accommodations in a casual setting. The Ranch offers quiet, recently refurbished rooms, a spring-fed swimming pool, tennis courts, and is adjacent to the National Park Service Visitor's Center. The Ranch also offers two restaurants, a bar, and is the epicenter for numerous activities. It is a sister resort to the Inn at Death Valley which is available at a much higher cost.
Click here to book a room at the Ranch.

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NYT's Abramson emails staff about layoffs
New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson emails staff on the eve of the layoff deadline:
The voluntary buyout process in the newsroom, which began last month is now coming to an end. The voluntary buyout period closes Thursday at 5 p.m.
We will know a day or two after that whether or not we will have to go to layoffs in order to reach the savings we need. We'll need some time to figure out which buyout requests we can accept.
If you think the buyout is something that works for you at this time in your life, we urge you to give the offer serious consideration if you haven't already. Each buyout we record reduces the possibility of layoffs.
If you have any questions please be in touch with Bill or Janet.
Living with the uncertainty that this kind of process inevitably creates has been painful for us all. And at the same time we are grappling with the sadness at the departure of friends, of wise and trusted colleagues and great journalists.
I am very grateful to all of you for your patience and forbearance.


text: I did a little happy dance at the news stand at Barnes & Noble last week! Look at that! One of my Christmas stockings was featured in the latest issue of "Cottages & Bungalows" magazine! Click here to visit my shop and see this and all the stockings I offer.


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Channeling Margot Tenenbaum In This Off-Duty LOFT Look
Every year (admittedly, usually closer to October 31) thousands of Wes Anderson groupies don a slick sideswept bang and their mother's fur in homage to the impossibly stylish and famously secretive Margot Tenenbaum.
But mink and maryjanes aside, Margot was also a master of sporty-chic well before wearing sneakers to a fashion show was considered revolutionary. In her signature shirtdress and flats, she always looked ready for a round of tennis.
I channeled her style for this quintessentially Spring look from LOFT - a crisp white shirtdress and an equally crisp army jacket in olive. A flowery fabric headband added just a tiny bit of color to the otherwise muted palette, which also included a gray belt and matching sneakers.
Photography by Gina Manning
Makeup: Penny at Tom Ford/Saks
Location: Shops at the Prudential Center
Wardrobe: LOFT at Shops at the Prudential.


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The Montessori at Trinity Oaks is now enrolling!
The Montessori at Trinity Oaks offers 3-day and 5-day full and part-time programs for children ages 2 to 6 years
The Montessori at Trinity Oaks is a Preschool that offers an academic based childcare program in the Trinity, New Port Richey and Pasco County areas.
Montessori is a unique educational approach that nurtures a child's intrinsic desire to learn. Montessori focuses on the whole child — cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Introducing your child to Montessori as early as possible puts her on the right path to becoming a confident, self-motivated learner.
Our program provides exploratory, self-directed learning for young children following the world renowned Montessori curriculum. Our Montessori school provides a vibrant and nurturing environment for the children, teachers and parents. Children learn in an authentic Montessori environment with Montessori materials where children will enjoy learning. In addition to academics, our program provides art, music, and foreign language, instructed by professionally trained and certified Montessori teachers.


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Cozi is a great web application (with an optional fuller-featured desktop download) for keeping your family's trains running on time. And it looks great too! With calendars, shopping lists and reminders accessible from your desktop, PDA or mobile phone, you and yours can manage your family schedule, appointments, shopping and communications from wherever you are. Even the Wall Street Journal loves it! "Cozi just works. It looks clean, organized and uncluttered, regardless of hectic schedules." - The Mossberg Solution. Check out the screenshot and get it here.
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The Spaniards who cultivate traditions serve an uncompromising album from the first to the last second. Grindcore.
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text: Starting my weekend early in this Eyecandy Ghana easy breezy vibrant dress. I could literally live in this dress considering our current weather 😥 It's light, comfortable, fresh, summery and perfect for both daytime and nighttime. It's loooooong, It's got pockets too – and oh my, that belt! 😍 I mean, pockets, long and belt altogether, people!


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We are engaged in fabricating a wide range of portable cabins that are offered in various forms. Available in variety of colour, sizes, patterns & also as per client's specifications of construction, our panels enable us to offer variety in office cabin design & construction.
We cater to construction companies, solar projects etc. with our range of portable cabins/office cabins. Official Portable Cabin is a building designed and built to be movable rather than permanently located. The most familiar modern type of portable buildings are designed so that one can be carried to or from site on a truck and slung on and off by a crane.


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Coroner Says Kim Jong-un Getting Away With Warmbier Murder – Autopsy Not An Option
The Hamilton County Ohio Coroner, Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco basically tells the world that Kim Jong-un is going to get away with murder and quite possibly torture in the case of Otto Warmbier.
A team of medical doctors of which she was a part was unable to determine the cause of death and believed that an autopsy would do nothing to shed any light on what had happened.
She stated that there was brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen which could have occurred by either discontinuing blood flow to the brain or by his having stopped breathing. She says, "And what caused either one of those possible events, we wouldn't know." They don't have enough evidence to draw any concrete conclusions.
She said that for someone who has been bedridden for more than a year, Warmbier's body and skin were in excellent condition. There was no evidence of bed sores which means he had to have had round the clock care while in N. Korea.
She notes that there was one scar that they could not explain through medical instrumentation, unlike his other scars. But they have no means of determining its cause and there was nothing aside from that unexplained scar that would indicate conclusively that Warmbier was tortured.
Sammarco stated, "All five doctors in this office had a discussion on, 'What do you think could be gained by doing an autopsy in this particular case?'" keeping in mind that they believe the insult to him, the severe damage, happened over a year before he came to the US.
She says they felt like there was nothing that would be gained from an autopsy so they honored the family's wishes. She says they're never going to know what happened unless a witness comes forward and tells what they know. That isn't likely to happen while Kim Jong-un is in power.
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DisBoards or Cruise Critic so you can connect with others. Our travel group has created tee shirts, booked mixology classes, teamed up for excursions, shared stateroom door decor designs, and of course, organized a fish extender exchange...and a Halloween candy exchange....and an ornament exchange. (Don't let all this fun overwhelm you. We chose to participate in the FE gift exchange only, so you aren't required to do it all! It's meant to be fun, not stressful.) We are looking forward to meeting up, though, for a group photo in the atrium. It's been a very cool way to meet people we never would have otherwise.
Another positive of the FE is that it forces me out of my self-focus. It's easy with trip planning to become absorbed with OUR fun. OUR plan. OUR budget. The FE gave me time to focus outward and create something fun for people I've never met.
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While I can't yet share what we put together for our FE gifts (it would ruin the surprise!), I can share with you how I made our extenders.
As usual, I scoured Google images and Pinterest for ideas. These pencil case FEs sparked my interest, but had no instructions. I decided it was worth a try anyway.
Pencil cases at H-E-B were $2 each. I'm sure they can be found for less, but I was ready to get started and these were heavy-duty with a clear front, which was needed. Initially, I planned to use hot glue to secure the ribbon, but while at Hobby Lobby, I saw the grommets and figured they would look nicer. I had no experience applying grommets to fabric, but this was a let's-see-as-we-go project.
Unfortunately, I didn't think to take step-by-step photos, but it was as basic as this:
- use the grommet and a pen to trace the hole size
- cut the hole with scissors (I'm sure a fabric hole punch would be better, but I don't have one)
- fit the grommet and use the tool to secure it (here's how)
- thread the ribbon through each grommet, starting at the bottom
- tie a knot under each grommet as you go so the pouch can hold some weight without slipping
I used the paper cutter at Office Depot to cut the signs to size, then slid them into the pocket so it would show through the window.
red ribbon - $1.50 on sale at Hobby Lobby
grommets - $3.00 at Hobby Lobby
grommet tool - $3.50 on sale at Hobby Lobby
burlap ribbon - $1 at Dollar Tree
pencil cases - $12 for 6 at H-E-B
color prints on card stock - $3
$26, including tax, for two FEs!
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Only Love Can Break Your Heart demonstrates how messy relationships can be, be they romantic, platonic or familial. From grief, to love, to forgiveness and hope, this book covered a huge spectrum of life experiences.
Celebrating the love for words
Joséphine. Word reveller. Loves books. Reads books. Talks about books. Photographs books. Also curates books for the Singapore-based subscription box, Lit Treat.


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I made an appointment with my dermatologist last week. There are several worrisome areas that I see each day and I wanted to get them looked at. One new spot on my lower neck/upper chest that I first thought was ringworm [not at all, not even close, as it turns out] has been scaring me for about a month. At first the ringworm thought, but as it darkened ever so slightly and domed and then progressed into a textured spot, I began to panic. It looked just like cancer to me. Everyone who saw it said I needed to hurry and get it looked at.
It is something. It is a 'gift of sorts' from my parents and their parents and even their parents. It's in my DNA, something that I've always had and always will have. Furthermore — so sorry, kiddos — all of my children will have these blotches, too. Ugh for them!
Seborrheic keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik care-uh-TOE-sis).
From the American Academy of Dermatology, it is a common skin growth. It may look worrisome, but it is benign (not cancer). These growths often appear in middle-aged and older adults. Uh- huh! That's me!! Some people get just one. It is, however, more common to have many. They are not contagious.
Most often seborrheic keratoses start as small, rough bumps. Then slowly they thicken and get a warty surface. They range in color from white to black. Most are tan or brown.
They can appear almost anywhere on the skin.
Seborrheic keratoses can look like warts, moles, actinic keratoses, and skin cancer. They differ, though, from these other skin growths. Seborrheic keratoses have a waxy, "pasted-on-the-skin" look. Some look like a dab of warm, brown candle wax on the skin. Others may resemble a barnacle sticking to a ship.
So, I made a day of it. I was at the doctor midday. When I finished up there, I went to Great Harvest and had a big bowl of Chicken Wild Rice Soup! Delish to the moon and back! I went to several craft stores, found a new Wood Connection in Layton, shopped at Quilted Bear [I'm still using the gift card I got from Stephen for Christmas] And, on the way home I treated myself to Taggert's Grill in Morgan. There is nothing quite like their Chicken Artichoke Soup. Oh, my goodness what a total delight.
I love going on a little road trip. I love a day-trip to Utah and all my favorite places. I usually hit the same types of places whenever I run. And, even though I am usually by myself, I don't mind at all. I can pick and choose to my heart's content. I would have loved to go to the temple that day, too, but both the Bountiful and Ogden Temples were closed for maintenance and deep cleaning. If I had planned better, I could have run to Brigham City.
Even though I'm mostly alone . . I'm content. Hubs and I haven't done anything together for years! I gave up on that. I used to say, hey do you want to go out to dinner and he'd say, no just bring me something. Huh? I'd invite him to a movie and he'd say he'd rather just stay home and watch something on his TV. OK. Fine. But I'm still going to go and do. I'm still going to see and enjoy. I'm still going to create and connect. He's miserable. I'm not. There must be a connection with staying connected.
I'm sad how things have turned out. But I've worn myself out trying to make something of nothing. I used to at least go through the motions and now I don't even manage that. There is a cancer . . for sure . . It's just not on my skin.


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If your dental practice has a website, statistics show that conversions occur more often on dental websites that have blogs rather than dental websites without blogs
Most pages of a dental website give important information to patients about the policies and procedures that are found in your practice. Many dental practices encourage patients to download new patient forms or update their registration using forms that are easily downloaded.
Information pages are also known as "evergreen" pages as the information changes infrequently. So, how do you engage patients and have them want to visit your site on a regular basis? Your practice blog is the best tool to keep you in existing patient's minds and encourage new patients to make an appointment.
FAQs About Dental Blogging
How to Start a Dental Site Blog
Adding a dental blog to your dental website is not hard to do. The challenge is to have enough great content for publishing on a regular basis. How often you make blog entries depends on how you find content. Depending on yourself and staff to write good relevant content begins with great excitement and everyone wanting to pitch in – but in just a short while, no one has an idea for a topic. Adding a blog a week might make sense for you, and it is all right to occasionally miss a week. But when you and the rest of the staff run out of things to say the following are some suggestions to keep you on the path to blogging success.
Keep the Information Relevant
Most dental blogs try hard to come up with relevant posts and focus on oral health-related topics such as:
- Trends in Oral Hygiene
- Foods That Promote Dental Health
- Research, studies, clinical trials and current news for patients about advancing dental technology
- Select different dental procedures to discuss throughout the year
- Common or chronic dental problems including sleep apnea, bruxism, chipped or missing teeth
Exploit Community Service
If your dental practice is involved in community activities your website blog is a great place to promote the cause and how your practice is involved. You may sponsor a sports team, if you do, mention in your blog how your team is doing and highlight players – this will be retweeted to scores of potential patients by proud parents and team members. If members of your office team are active in any charities give them a shout out and feature their volunteer work in a blog. Make sure you embed images and videos to retain visitors longer and encourage them to click through.
Talk About The Latest Dental Technology and How it Benefits Patients
Most dental practices invest a great deal of time and an equal or greater amount of money into new dental technology. If you have acquired the latest Henson 433 brag about it on your website blog. Explain what it is and what it does and make sure your post includes pictures. You might want to ask a Henson marketing person to write a guest blog about the new equipment.
Articles on your new technology can help sell your identity and polish your online presence.
Write in an Engaging Way
Clipping and crediting a journal article is not very engaging to a patient. A blog post called "Germs Promote Oral Disease" is far less engaging than a title such as "Billions of Bacteria Are Swarming in Your Mouth – We Offer Suggestions to Combat This Problem." Certainly, the second heading is more engaging.
Use Social Media to Promote Your Blog
Dental practices should participate in promoting blogs through social media. This means setting up business pages on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+. Other social media outlets include Pinterest and Google AdWords, which is paid advertising.
When content is great, readers tend to forward the post to friends and relatives who then repost it on their social media pages and so on. Blog posts that use local geographic markers in their content tend to convert better than those without local geographic markers. So, if your dental practice is in downtown St. Paul, let people know. Zero in more by telling readers ,"we are in downtown St.Paul across the street from City Hall." While this info may not help much in a national search for dentists, it sure helps get you closer to the number one spot on the local search results page for the city or town you practice in.
Connect with patients through social media.
Social media marketing is highly targeted, and 70% of consumers admit to checking with friends and relatives first before making an appointment with a new dentist. Social media exponentially expands your blog's reach.
A Blog Is a Critical Feature for Dental Web Marketing
The algorithm used by Google for searching favors dental websites that have fresh content and are updated regularly. An often overlooked blog topic is using an actual video of a procedure being performed such as the first fitting of Invisalign brand braces.
If the patient is willing, you can follow him or her through the entire process and build a video library from the videos you use on your blog. Make sure that you get the proper patient authorizations so you don't run afoul of HIPAA privacy regulations. Consider a professional videographer for this task.
Keeping Your Blog Current
There is nothing worse than visiting a professional site where the last blog was six months ago. It doesn't show patients that you follow through on things. Of course, content automation services and ghostwriters can help with writing your weekly post and automating the posting process. Many companies exist that can provide these services at affordable cost. The highly effective use of blogs to keep people on your site longer and likely to convert to a request for more information or an appointment is much higher than websites without a blog.
Your blog will inform and educate your existing and prospective patients in an engaging way. Managing blog entries on just a weekly basis is a time sink, but, content writers thrive on the consistent work. Consider using an Internet marketing company that specializes in online dental marketing for help.


text: Recipe: A Paleo Thanksgiving | Mushroom + Sausage Mashed Sweet Potatoes Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday--mostly because of the food--so it was not without a bit of anxiety that I experienced my first Paleo Thanksgiving a few years ago. My mom has always done a fantastic job coming up with Paleo-friendly Thanksgiving alternatives, so this year I used her as inspiration when Relay Foods asked me to make them a Paleo Thanksgiving-themed dish. It's full of sweet potatoes and sausage and love. Get the full recipe here. PS Don't forget to sign up for the Cave Girl newsletter coming out next week! You can read more about it here. "Food", "Paleo", "Recipes", "Thanksgiving"Megan | Freckled ItalianNovember 19, 20136 Comments Facebook0 Twitter LinkedIn0 StumbleUpon Reddit Tumblr 0 Likes


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Last month, we posted about the expansion of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) to all districts in India starting on April 1. Even though the government chose to expand this program, the scheme has its share of pros and cons. A recent article in The Economist highlights the strengths of NREGA as its ability to allow participants to self-select themselves, the fact that the majority of participants are from lower castes, and the impact of the scheme in mitigating migration to urban areas.
On the flip side, there are a number of problems that exist with the NREGA, such as corruption, as Prerna previously highlighted. The Centre for Science and Environment put forth a more detailed policy paper on NREGA, as well as a series of suggestions for improving on the program. CSE suggests not only viewing the Act as a means for employment generation, but also thinking about how this can be linked with local development and creating assets for communities. This is an interesting approach, as it recognizes that while the rural population needs employment, there are also a whole host of other issues that the population itself can help in addressing. NREGA can be expanded not just in numbers, but also in terms of what the program can achieve for the rural population of India.
Another problem that CSE brings attention to is the fact that while 769,582 projects are under progress, only 158,277, or about 21%, are actually completed. Read on for CSE's recommendations.
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These days, my daily runs are scented by the abundant blackberries lining the local trails. My daily runs are also more like daily walks, since I can't handle running in this heat! I've made a deal with myself that even if it's too hot to motivate myself for running, I should at least go for a long walk. Hopefully I can keep up some level of activity through the heat to come in August.
We celebrated Andy's birthday this week. He doesn't like a lot of fuss, so we celebrated with something we haven't had in a long time - a relaxed morning at home. We made french toast with my dad's huckleberry jelly and had coffee. Saturday afternoon, we saw the Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan production of Yeoman of the Guard, and for dinner, had a delicious (as always) dinner at Tolouse Petit. The Gilbert and Sullivan production is only showing through next weekend, but if you have the chance, I'd highly recommend seeing it. It was one of my favorites!
Sunday, I was able to make it out for another book club hike on Sauk Mountain, and what a hike it was! We had truly glorious weather, and thanks to our early start, we were able to beat the heat and the crowds to the top. The combination of stunning summit views, a lovely book to discuss, and wonderful company as always made this my favorite book club outing to date!


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|This article is about a/an ranger in Power Rangers in Space, the last installment in the Zordon Era.
- "You don't know me? I'm Psycho Red."
- ―Psycho Red[src]
Psycho Red was the leader of the Psycho Rangers, making him the most powerful, the most evil, and the most violent of the team.
He is also referred to as Red Psycho Ranger - a variation on his in-show label.
He was based on the brain wave patterns of Andros and as a result, he was programmed with the strategies of the Red Space Ranger and the specs of Andros' weapons. He had an arrogant and brash personality, and frequently disobeyed orders and caused conflict within the team. Psycho Red used the Psycho Sword and had a fire monster form.
After his supposed destruction, his ghost joined the other Psycho Rangers into attacking the Space Rangers at Secret City. He was digitized onto a data card and sent to an unknown planet along with the other Psycho Rangers.
Lost Galaxy
A year later, Deviot found the cards and resurrected the Psycho Rangers to deal with the Lost Galaxy Rangers. The Space Rangers and Lost Galaxy Rangers fought the Psycho Rangers and destroyed them for good this time.
Video game appearances
Power Rangers Legacy Wars
Psycho Red is among the villains who feature in Power Rangers Legacy Wars.
- He is a playable character in Power Rangers Legacy Wars.
- In "Countdown to Destruction," Psycho Red's monster form costume was seen twice where he appeared in the armies of Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd and the armies of the Machine Empire.
- It was also reused as Ghouligan, the first monster to be fought by the Lightspeed Rangers.
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The Ault Sisters, of Your All-Time Classic Hit Parade, Releasing New Album
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This November, an all-star collective of musicians and actors will gather in Montreal to celebrate the life of Leonard Cohen. Continue reading
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33 years to the day after its launch, MuchMusic co-founder Moses Znaimer looks back on the birth of The Nation's Music Station. Continue reading
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Hillary Clinton Uses Web Video to Tip Campaign Song
The latest video on HillaryClinton.com is an announcement of the song that the New York senator will use in her campaign. Fortunately, it's a bit more than that, combined with the obligatory joke du jour, a spoof of The Sopranos finale.
Read on for the mini-review.
Oddly enough, it's Hillary that has always come across as the tough one, and this still holds true. Seated in a diner serving Little Leaguers and necking couples, Hillary flips through a tabletop jukebox: Celine Dion, The Temptations, et cetera. Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" plays in the background. (Man, they got my hopes up a second there. Journey as a campaign song? Journey at a presidential inauguration? That would rock.)
Enter husband Bill, dressed casually. Some rather charming chitchat takes place, where Bill looks mournfully at a bowl of carrots ("No onion rings?") and daughter Chelsea is mocked for not being able to park. Unfortunately, Hillary smiles like granite cracking, while Bill has the lovable good old boy role down pat.
But what's this? A baleful glare from an Italian wiseguy (?) seated at a nearby table. Apparently the Secret Service has decided to allow just any old crackpot to sit down next to a former president and sitting senator. OMG conspiracy!!!!1 The fateful moment arrives. What will it be? Smashmouth? Handel's "Messiah"? Hillary herself singing Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself For Loving You"? We wait, and we wait...Here it comes....!
Blackness. And a collective howl of despair goes up from American throats.
And thanks to good old Fox News for the tip!


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Citizen CATE eclipse experiment is clearly a success at Clemson University
CLEMSON — While tens of thousands were experiencing the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse on the expansive grounds of Clemson University, professor Sean Brittain and several students from the department of physics and astronomy were collecting scientific data on the roof of the Watt Family Innovation Center.
Sean Brittain, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics, directed Clemson's Citizen CATE site.
Using a telescope and computer software, Brittain and his team gathered images of the sun's outer atmosphere – the corona – during the 2 minutes and 37 seconds of totality. These images will be compiled with thousands of others taken by 68 identical telescopes placed along the 2,500-mile path of totality, in an effort dubbed the Citizen CATE (Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse) Experiment. They will provide 90 minutes of unprecedented, continuous footage to better understand the details of the sun's corona.
All 68 telescopes were manned by volunteer citizens, including retirees, school kids, teachers, astronomers and college students. Fifty-eight of those sites had clear weather on Aug. 21 and were able to collect data for the experiment. Clemson University was one of the lucky ones.
"It went terrific," Brittain said. "The weather cooperated and we were able to see the total eclipse clearly. There were seven sites in South Carolina, and all of them were able to get good data, which was encouraging. The equipment all worked very well, too. We've already sent our data to Citizen CATE, and they've been able to check it out."
Luckily, Brittain and his team got to step back and observe totality for themselves as the computer and telescope did the work for them.
"The way it worked was, we waited until totality started, then we removed the telescope's solar filter and the computer started recording images for the whole two and a half minutes," Brittain said. "We were able to set a timer for two minutes, so we knew when totality was about to end. When the timer went off, we put the solar filter back on so that when the sun came out, the telescope would be protected. So we could just go and enjoy the eclipse itself, and that was really nice."
Starting at the first observation site in Portland, Oregon, this same setup was replicated as totality passed over each of the 68 sites. When the moon's shadow came into view on the horizon – moving at roughly 1,500 miles per hour and covering about 70 miles in diameter – the observers removed their solar filters and their computers started imaging. Observations wrapped up at the final site in Charleston at 2:46 p.m. EST.
"Some of the sites were observing the eclipse at the same time," Brittain said. "The reason for that is, if one site didn't work, if something broke or if a cloud moved right in front of the sun at the wrong time, the other sites could still get images on either side of that site. So out of the 68 sites, 58 of them were able to collect data. Only losing 10 out of 68 – that's pretty good."
From the data, researchers hope to be able to pinpoint where polar plumes – streams of plasma that project from the sun – emerge, as well as how they are connected to the sun's magnetic field. Before Citizen CATE, solar features like these were difficult to discern, because researchers could only view the corona down to 70,000 miles above the sun's surface. The CATE data will reach within about 20,000 miles of the solar surface.
"You can't see the corona when the sun is not covered, because the solar surface – the photosphere – is about a million times brighter than the corona," Brittain said. "If you went out today with your solar glasses on, all you'd see is a perfect circle that's nice and smooth. If you block out that circle, then you see the corona, which is a million times fainter than the photosphere. You can take a blocking disk, called a coronagraph, and put it in the telescope to block the sun and see the stuff around it. The thing about that, though, is that there are edge effects that come from using coronagraphs that blur the light."
While a coronagraph attempts to block out the sun, it can't compare to the real deal.
"The moon allowed us to get within about five percent of the surface of the sun or about 20,000 miles above the surface of the sun," Brittain said. "Twenty-thousand miles sounds like a long way, but the corona extends 13 million miles out. The eclipse allowed us to push this in closer to the sun by about a factor of three."
When strung together, the 90 minutes of footage from all the sites in the Citizen CATE Experiment will give researchers a chance to watch the polar plumes rise, spread out and dissipate – a dynamic view of the sun's corona that will help test various computer models of this effect.
"We have lots of computer models for this, though they're really complicated," Brittain said. "You can't put all the physics in your model or else it would have to run forever. So you have to make assumptions and come up with shortcuts that allow your model to run. One of the things you always want to know is: Does the model reproduce reality? The way you know that is by comparing it to actual data. This experiment has the dataset to test these large models in new ways."
Because of funding by the National Science Foundation, NASA and other organizations, all of the 68 observation sites will get to keep the equipment they were granted for participating in the experiment. Brittain says Clemson plans to incorporate the equipment into physics and astronomy curriculum, as well as in public outreach events.
"One of the cool things you can do with the equipment is measure the rotation rate of the sun by taking data over several days of sun spots and seeing them move, based on different latitude rates and where the sun spots are," Brittain said. "You could observe at night without the solar filter and take data on eclipsing stars, binary stars, transiting exoplanets and these kinds of things. There are lots of fun things that can be done with the equipment even without an eclipse, and we plan to do that."
A preliminary video of the images collected from the Aug. 21 eclipse can be viewed on Citizen CATE's website, with a full version to come as the 4,000-plus images are sorted.


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Satellite altimeters can directly measure the dynamical property of sea surface height, and therefore are epoch-making for physical oceanography. In the present study, recent altimeter data are analyzed to investigate features of sea surface fluctuations for a wide wave-length range from the basin scale to the meso-scale. Followings are the results ;(1) On the basis of Geosat altimeter data from the first two years (1986-88) of the Exact Repeat Mission, temporal fluctuation of the sea surface dynamic topography (SSDT) is detected ; here the SSDT is the departure of the actual sea surface from the geoid and whose gradient gives the geostrophic velocity at the sea surface. There are found clear westward phase propagations in the fluctuation field of the SSDT in the western half of the North Pacific. Their Phase speeds are close to the theorretical value for the long baroclinic Rossby wave, but there are some discrepancies between them which cannnot be explained by the latest theory.(2) O
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The party at Owensboro
Sunday, October 02, 2011
And yet people do like and admire bridges. Take Owensboro, Kentucky, where an estimated 10,000 people enjoyed the opportunity to walk or bike across the "Blue Bridge" over the Ohio River on Friday. Repair work on the bridge, which had closed it to all traffic during the summer, was a few days ahead of schedule, allowing the Kentucky highway department the opportunity to throw open the bridge to pedestrians and bicyclists for a one-day only "Bridge Day."
Despite the impromptu nature of the event -- it was only announced on the Monday before -- massive crowds descended on the bridge. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk across the bridge without dodging cars, making it possible to study this huge cantilever bridge built in 1940.
Actually, it may not be a one-time event after all. The turnout was so overwhelming that the mayor of Owensboro is already discussing turning "Bridge Day" into an annual festival. "I think we've really stumbled onto something here," the mayor said in a newspaper article.
And why not? Owensboro should be able to celebrate the city's success at saving its bridge. So many other cantilever bridges have been demolished to make room for replacement cable-stayed or steel beam bridges. Owensboro does have a modern cable-stayed bridge, but it was built at a location far enough upstream that the Blue Bridge could be retained for local traffic heading to downtown. That was a smart move: the city gets a modern bypass, while the historic bridge can still provide useful service.
I doubt that the turnout would have been so awesome for a UCEB. I hope that other cities and states are paying attention to the pattern established at Owensboro: build a bypass if you must, but keep the historic bridge around to serve as a true "signature" span for the community, one that everybody can enjoy. If you preserve it, they will come.


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Interesting, Inspiring and Links
In thinking about today's post, I thought about what was inspiring me this week. The Soak Wash Photo-a-Day has been pretty inspiring, and I've gotten to connect a little with lots of other knitters on there and see what they're doing for their photos. I get to teach my friend how to knit socks this evening, so I'm super pumped and inspired by that. Also, next week is the San Diego Yarn Crawl, and obviously I'm over the moon about that! So, I guess the rest of this post will be other little things I have found interesting or inspiring today. Enjoy!
I saw these neat knitted teacup pockets online today. You should check those out.
I really want to get a YarnBox Subscription...bad.
Brooklyn Tweed's Fall '14 collection is amazing and wonderful and I want to knit it all.
I plan on heading over to the Mesa Arts Center for this event tomorrow night!
That's all I have for you today. Tomorrow I will let you know how tonight's sock knitting lesson goes!


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Killdozer Band Poster/
I had the opportunity to recreate and design the new poster that will be printed by FGC Creative in the coming months. Killdozer was a band from the 80's & 90's out of Madison, Wisconsin who recorded under Touch & Go Records. They toured with bands like the Butthole Surfers, Scratch Acid, and Black Bear. Contact me now if you would be interested in purchasing these limited edition posters.
Learn more about the band here.


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Rodrigo Nava
Collagraphs for Sculpture
After his recent sculpture shows at Brattleboro Museum and Helen Day Art Center (VT) and Governor's Island (NY), Rodrigo Nava debuts at C.X. Silver Gallery his series of collagraph prints, a book accompanying this exhibition, and selected sculpture in new installations inside and out front of the gallery. Inspired by textures and shapes of vessels and other objects of his home and studio, Nava sees these collagraphs "as much a part of my oeuvre as the sculptures themselves" and values both their relic-like qualities of uncertainty and imperfection as remnants of his processes and experiences and the sculptural qualities of way the collagraph plate is prepared. The show opens Saturday November 14 and run through March 2016. Please join us for the opening reception for the artist and book launch, Saturday, November 14, 4-6pm at the Gallery, 814 Western Avenue. Gallery hours, otherwise, are by appointment, calling ahead recommended, (802) 257-7898 or email@example.com.
The Expansion Series:
Early sculptures from this series were created through hydro-forming welded-steel sculptures. This soft form would shape the hard sculpture from the inside out creating a three-dimensional form out of a two dimensional plane. Weight, gravity and the spontaneous element of chance loomed large in these early pieces. As the work progressed using a different elemental states to shape these "hard" sculptures Rodrigo turned to a lighter element in the form of combustible gas.
The resulting shapes created from these forays into combustibles are reminiscent of animal skins, canteens, pillows and toy inflatable tops. Rodrigo wanted to convey the idea that these shapes are formed from pressurized steel is almost stressing instead their plasticity, their latent corpulence.
We are unsure what to make of steel forms that billow at their extremities and bulge at their seams. We are prepared to see steel arced and torqued as it can through machine rollers. We are used to seeing steel worked in seamless fashion as it holds its rigid nature through fabrication. But these sculptures do not allow one to maintain their set notions about the worked character of steel. They are impregnable objects one can attach one's own qualification upon. They remain obtuse, like packages of events that have yet to be opened.
The combustible events that have occurred within the sculpture have occurred within a place in time. The weight of the steel structure is superseded by the weightless quality of the final form. Just as the 'hand' of the artist is superseded by the process itself. Like Rodrigo's earlier work with stone, the final object is not about the object of art per se. Instead of having to bind his pieces like my previous stone works, these works are self-contained. An explosion is meant to reduce: "a violent, and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something." Yet his objects reflect the transposition of the event without compromising their form. What we are left with is a much more subtle and softer record than his earlier pieces. These pieces are not so much a record of reductive nature of sculpture but the almost transcendent quality of the process that remains outside of the hand that operates within it. They take the artist's role in the process out of it. The artist lights a fuse, and walks away.
- Rodrigo Nava: Collagraphs for Sculpture. Prints and expanded steel sculpture at C.X. Silver Gallery, Brattleboro, Vermont, November 14 2015 to March 26, 2016.
- Opening reception with the artist: Saturday November 14, 2015, 4-6pm, at C.X. Silver Gallery.
- Closing reception with the artist: Saturday March 26, 2016, 2-4pm, at C.X. Silver Gallery, 814 Western Avenue, Brattleboro, VT.
- Rodrigo Nava: Collagraphs for Sculpture, book accompanying the exhibition
- Rodrigo Nava at Brattleboro Museum through October 25.
- New York Times article on recent installations by Rodrigo Nava on Governors Island, NY.
This exhibition is connected to Vermont Arts 2016, a project of Vermont Arts Council


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Entrance is free. Please register HERE by December 17th!
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Step out from the shadows, you deserve the limelight Furniture Girls…
Furniture Girls. Not the most representative name for the electro rock band from Seattle who certainly don't sit still like sofas. 'In The Shadows' is a bold, progressive album from a high energy band who have been active since 2007. They've supported the likes of Sir Mix-A-Lot, Presidents of the Unites States of America and Linda Perry with their ambitious, alternative rock.
The album starts comfortably with funky basslines from Jim Watkins and the sassiest vocals from stayC Meyer. 'My Time' is the first important track, with a simple melody and strong percussion from Thane Mitchell. With a likeness to Massive Attack, the intoxicating guitar riffs from Jason Lightfoot help to ground their poignant introduction.
'Heirlooms' is an obvious favourite – with a slower, more soulful beginning with indulgently unique vocals from StayC. It's important to note that this track was written after the passing of her grandmother. "Take what you want, just remember me when I'm gone" is both emotional and bold – encapsulating images of cherished heirlooms through StayC and Kate Bradley's harmonies and polished voices. "The vintage, nostalgic, jazzy sound was certainly intentional, especially in Heirlooms" stayC confirms.
It's fair to say that there are an awful lot of genres going on. Whether this is a desperate search for a specific style, or in fact just different slices of a deliciously varied album, is to be debated. It's certainly accessible and though there's ambitious vision, it's definitely electric. 'Ghosts of Hollywood' is dark and gritty in its lyrics "All the glamour, all the murder" juxtaposed by a light and airy sound. This is what makes Furniture Girls so unique – their sound is convincing and yet substantially angsty.
For an album that was only started in summer 2015 it commands some complex arrangements and a number of different substances. Furniture Girls have chosen to step away from the electronics and synths that they're used to, and have involved themselves in each song individually – and it shows. 'The Want' is a dynamic song with fetchingly fierce drumming from Mitchell, and strong shredding from Lightfoot. Kate Bradley adds a little trumpet, giving us a more retro taste. They take us on a textured and unpredictable journey with this album, and it's well worth the ride.
"Daywalker" is a hypnotically heavy final anthem – known as the 'fan favourite' at the end of their live shows, it seems only right to close the album with the same strength. They're boasting a wide range of skills and shredding some primal electric guitar – vocals are redolent of Gwen Stefani, only punchier. StayC is one to be praised for her fiesty vocals above all – this diversified album ought to be played on repeat.
In Shadows is out on 12th August 2016
This Furniture Girls article was written by Annalise Watson, a GIGsoup contributor. Header photo by Artistic Cliques Photography


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Dream Guides
Very interesting!
For many years I have had two recurring dreams. The most frequent one is being in a parking lot or on the street and not being able to find my car. Even if I recall where I parked it, it's not there when I to that spot. I know that a car symbolizes power and control but I never researched the true meaning behind that dream. I don't put much stock in dream interpretation, I believe most dreams come from "day residue" things you did or thought about during the day that show up in your dreams. It made sense for many dreams but not this recurring dream. I did an online search and found this explanation from Dr. Oz's website:
Stress Dream: Losing Your Car or Your Car Gets Stolen
This stress dream is connected to uncertainty or loss of motivation. Your car represents your "drive" and motivation to continue to move forward in some area. If this is your stress dream, you need to ask yourself what in your life you no longer have the desire to continue with. Is it your job? A relationship? A project? If that doesn't fit, ask yourself what is causing you to feel uncertain and directionless. Maybe you can't find a job and no longer know what to do. Or perhaps your kids are unruly and you don't know which path to take in order to deal with them.
The Lesson: Whether it's lack of motivation or uncertainty, your dreaming mind wants you to find a new path, and get your drive or mojo back, which is why it keeps taking your car away from you in your dream. Time to try something different because the direction you are headed in now isn't going to get you anywhere.
That made sense! I've often felt that my job was not the right place for me. I should have been writing or making art. I certainly shouldn't have been spending up to 15 hours a week commuting. Maybe my dream was a subconcious wish that I would lose my car so I couldn't go to work.
I also frequently lost my motivation for writing the novel I've been penning for the past 6 years and am finally abandoning. So retirement will be a great gift. I can stay home and write and feel more motivation for getting up each day. And maybe I'll stop dreaming about losing my car.
The other dream I've had several times, though a bit less frequently is that I'm walking down the street and a tidal wave of water comes rushing toward me. It may have begun with all the news about tsunamis a few years ago, but then again perhaps this explains it better:
Stress Dream: Tidal Wave
If this is your stress dream then you have something in common with CNN's Piers Morgan because he has it too! The stress this dream is connected to is being overwhelmed by too many responsibilities. Just as the tidal wave surges over your head and threatens to sweep you away, you are getting in over your head in waking life responsibilities that threaten to pull you away from any down time. Less often, this dream can be connected to an emotional situation that is overwhelming you. If you suffer from depression or anxiety, these dreams can be a heads up that another bout is on the way – so prepare!
The Lesson: Like the wave, your dream is showing you that your responsibilities or your anxiety are getting bigger than you are. It's time to take something off your plate, ask for help, or delegate some of your responsibilities to someone else. If it's anxiety or depression, make plans to go see a comedy or spend some time outside with friends who make you laugh. Like the wave, if you don't lighten your load or lighten your mood, you are headed for a crash!
I often felt overwhelmed by all the things I try to do and the little bit of time and energy I had to do them. I've felt like I was drowning and had no way out. I had to keep working, I had to keep writing and I had to keep making art. Weekends also made me feel overwhelmed by the things I had to do, the things I wanted to do, and the need to just rest and relax.
Retirement will take care of that too. Perhaps in the next dream I'll just turn toward the tidal wave and dive right in to this next phase of my life and all my creative projects that I will finally have time for.
I've arrange with my Directors to work 2 days a week, 5 hours each day, to help out while we transition a new person into my job. I can deal with that. Keeps me connected to the staff I love and still leaves me creative time.
Couldn't be better.


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No Red Lines in Central African Republic: It's Time to Act
Brookings Institute
Amadou Sy
1 November 2013
Alarm bells about the Central African Republic (CAR) were ringing loud with the publication of two reports on Tuesday, October 29 by UNICEF and Amnesty International. The U.N. agency warned that it will run out of emergency supplies in the CAR in the coming weeks. UNICEF estimates that the number of people forced to flee their homes because of violence has almost doubled since September 2012 to reach 394,000 out of a population of 4.5 million. (…)
Atrocities are being committed daily against civilians in this former French colony, which is one of the poorest countries in the world with a per capita GDP of $800 (it ranks 179 out of 187 on the United Nations Human Development Index). The current total breakdown in law and order is the main driver of the violence, and the most vulnerable portions of the population—women and children—are facing the brunt of it.
Any Spillover?
The CAR is a relatively large but landlocked country (roughly the size of France) in a volatile region which includes six neighbors: Cameroon, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.
Further complicating regional dynamics, Séléka troops include suspected foreign elements. According to U.S. anthropologist Louisa Lombard, President Djitoudia took advantage of his position as consul in South Sudan to form alliances with fighters from the Chad/Sudan/CAR borderlands who became the military backbone of the Séléka rebel coalition.
The consequences of the tragedy in the CAR are being felt in the region as 60,000 of its citizens have already fled to neighboring countries. The U.N. reports that some elements of the national armed forces, the Central African Armed Forces sought refuge in neighboring countries with their weapons, including Cameroon (where former president Bozize sought refuge), the Congo and the DRC. A new armed group in the CAR allegedly includes elements from South Sudan, an accusation denied by the Juba authorities.
The CAR's wealth in gold, diamonds, uranium and timber is also attracting the wrong crowd. Rebels from Joseph Kony's Ugandan-born Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) are active in the CAR and have been reportedly targeting diamond mining sites with brutal consequences for the local populations. To fight the LRA, the African Union set up a Regional Task Force which includes the Central African Armed Forces and the Ugandan People's Defense Force (UPDF). Since the end of 2011, a small number of U.S. forces have been acting as advisors to the national militaries in the region that are pursuing the LRA. Recently, however, there have been tensions among Séléka, the Central African armed forces and the UPDF.
The current violence also threatens the CAR's remarkable biological diversity and may even fuel global terrorism. Conservationist Andrea Turkalo reports that armed rebel groups are increasingly involved in the ivory trade in the CAR. These illicit sources of funding have the potential to fuel further violence not only in the CAR but also elsewhere. (…)
What is Being Done to Solve the Problem?
All hopes are now on the international community. In July 2013 the AU Peace and Security Council authorized the deployment of the African-led International Support Mission in the CAR for an initial period of six months, at an overall strength of 3,652 personnel including 2,475 military personnel and 1,025 police. Most of these forces are composed of contingents currently serving in the existing ECCAS peacekeeping units in the CAR.
In addition, the United Nations office in the CAR, headed by General Babacar Gaye of Senegal, will be reinforced. It operates under a mandate from the U.N. Security Council to help consolidate peace, foster national reconciliation and strengthen democratic institutions, as well as promote and protect human rights.
France has a small force in the capital Bangui securing the airport but French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who visited the CAR on October 13, announced that his country will send additional troops. He also suggested that elections could take place in early 2015 and would not include current members of the transitional regime. At the same time, President Hollande, while visiting South Africa announced France's readiness to support and train African troops, but not to replace them. The French press mentioned that President Hollande's visit helped clarify issues with the South African authorities who were wary of France's successive interventions in Mali, Cote d'Ivoire and Libya. Further demonstrating its interest to pursuing regional security, France will organize a summit in December in Paris on peace and security in Africa.
As developments in Syria show, "red lines" are hard to define and even when they are crossed, it is difficult for the international community to agree on its response. But in the case of the CAR, it is clear that the number one issue today is the protection of the population. This was stressed recently by John Ging, director of operations for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs, and by Adama Dieng, U.N. special adviser to the secretary-general on the prevention of genocide. The latter echoed the arguments behind the Responsibility to Protect when mentioned last Sunday at a conference I attended in Rabat, stating, "If as a state you fail to protect your own population, you lose your legitimacy. If as a state you fail to protect your population, it is the duty of other states to come and rescue them. The international community has to stand up and protect the population in the CAR."
So what is the international community waiting for?
Read the full article.


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One of the luxuries of the holiday season is the moment of respite between Christmas and New Year's Eve, after the whirlwind of gifting and celebratory soirées, a time to lounge around the house and make a point of doing absolutely nothing (except for maybe catch up on lost sleep). This moment of quiet also calls for a sort of sartorial hibernation as well, when the idea of a 24/7 sleepwear uniform is not only appealing but appropriate, too.
And yet, just because you might have actually just rolled out of bed, that doesn't mean your look should be tired. A matching set can make for a languid fashion statement in and of itself; a plush throw blanket can be repurposed as an oversize shawl; PJ tops and bottoms can easily be styled for evening—should you make it out of bed. And judging by all the boudoir dressing we saw on the runway for Spring, your new superchic sleepwear is destined to see the light of day in the months to come.


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Designing futures, one stitch at a time
GarCo Sewing Works is a design and training center in downtown Rifle, CO. GarCo Sewing Works utilizes volunteers needing job training and transferrable business skills. Working with families referred from the Department of Human Services, mostly single mothers on TANF, Colorado Mountain College and Garfield County are partnering to provide training that leads to self sufficiency.
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Food & Drink
Green and hot: Solar cooking a delicious science
FRESNO, Calif. - It sounds so simple: Place food in a couple of pots, then open them hours later to find a hot meal. And you don't even have to turn on the stove.
That's what some converts to solar cooking are preaching and practicing. Maia Ballis of the Sun Mountain Environmental Center in Tollhouse, Calif., has treated family and friends to solar meals for about 20 years. Phil Erro, a solar-energy enthusiast, teaches solar-cooking classes several times a year at the Fresno, Calif., Adult School. Through the Fresno Rotary Club, Wilfred and Marie Pimentel have demonstrated solar cooking in various African countries.
Convenience isn't the only reason to cook with the sun's energy, they say.
In developing countries, where food often is heated over open fires, solar cooking can accomplish a lot more, the Pimentels say. When women no longer need to hunt for firewood, cooking is less of a chore. Deforestation is prevented. Respiratory illnesses from cooking smoke are eliminated.
And in First World countries such as the United States, solar cooking can reduce your energy bill.
"Here you are running air conditioning, and you're creating heat in the kitchen," Ballis says. Solar cooking "just makes so much sense once you get over the initial hurdles."
The central San Joaquin Valley's dry, sunny climate is an ideal fit for solar cooking. It works reliably between May and October, Erro says. He's also done it in December when the weather is right.
Ballis is more cautious; she recommends cooking only on days when the ambient temperature climbs above 80 degrees.
Knowing when to use solar cookers requires understanding the science behind them. They all reflect sunlight onto dark-colored pots, such as those made of black enamel, cast iron or dark Pyrex. The pots absorb the light, converting it into heat energy. Typically, a clear plastic bag or insulated box will trap the heat around the pot.
The amount of sunlight determines the heat of the pot. During the summer months, it's easier to for the cookers to catch sunlight.
"In the wintertime, the sun is at a much lower angle," Marie Pimentel says. Before cooking in the winter, "you've got to make sure you have at least three hours of sunshine."
No matter the season, she adds, it's best to catch the overhead sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. To make sure the solar cooker catches the most sunlight, you may have to move it several times.
In addition to the amount of sunlight, other weather conditions affect solar cookers.
Box-shaped ones hold heat easily. Ballis uses a wooden box lined with aluminum foil. Sunlight comes in through the box's glass top; a panel covered in aluminum foil reflects the light onto the pot. This homemade cooker reaches temperatures of 150 to 225 degrees.
The Pimentels use the high-end Global Sun Oven, a $259 box cooker. Equipped with flaps that reflect sunlight into an insulated box, this oven can reach 350-400 degrees. (Go to sunoven.com for more information.)
The Global Sun Oven is best "if you're in a hurry," Wilfred Pimentel says. But be careful, he adds. It can burn food.
This cooker has another drawback. Only certain sizes of pots and pans fit in it.
"If they had made it slightly more rectangular than square, we could use cookie sheets," Marie Pimentel says. Smaller roasting pans will fit, but larger ones won't, she adds.
The CooKit, a popular alternative to box cookers, doesn't retain heat as easily. It's a piece of lightweight, reflective cardboard that folds neatly into a small package.
The inexpensive CooKit is the best option for solar-cooking novices, Erro says. For $47, you can buy a CooKit, black enamel pot and a solar cookbook. Go to solarcookers.org for more information.
Taking one of Erro's classes might reduce the cost even more. Using the CooKit as a template, he teaches students to make their own solar cookers from cardboard, aluminum foil and glue. The lesson, plus cooking tips, costs $29, he says.
Call the Fresno Adult School at (559) 457-6000 for more information; the next class takes place Sept. 8.
Here's how the CooKit works: The dark-colored pot sits on top of one cardboard panel. Another panel curves like a parabola behind the pot. Sunlight hits the rear panel at various angles and is reflected onto the pot.
To retain heat, the pot is encased in a clear plastic bag, such as an oven bag for turkeys, Erro says. He also places the pot atop sticks to allow heat to circulate. With lots of sunlight, this cooker can reach 220 degrees.
Because the CooKit doesn't have an insulated container, it's not a good idea to use it on a windy day _ the wind will blow heat away from the cooker if it's not in a protected area.
Also, "if you have cloudiness at all, you don't want to solar cook," Erro says.
Don't worry too much about ambient temperatures, he adds. Food will cook about as quickly on an 80-degree day as it does on a 100-degree day.
Since the cooking temperature varies with the position of the sun, certain dishes will work better than others. Slow-cooker recipes are ideal, since they call for similar temperatures.
Other recipes need to be adapted. To make a custard, Marie Pimentel recommends using a ratio of "one egg to not quite a cup of milk. ... And don't leave it in there a long time."
While baking cinnamon rolls on a CooKit, she lets some of the moisture escape by inserting a bamboo skewer between the lid and the pot. She loosely ties the surrounding plastic bag. A flick of her finger removes any drops of water on the interior of the bag.
"I have to adjust the bag to allow humidity to vent," she says. "Otherwise, I'll end up with pretty soggy rolls."
Marie Pimentel also avoids delicate greens, which tend to turn gray and fall apart in the solar cooker. But root vegetables and eggplant, tomatoes, celery, onions and bell peppers work well.
And she never lets food sit overnight in a solar cooker.
Erro has his own tips. Generally, vegetables will take one-and-a-half hours to cook, he says. Pre-soaked grains require about two-and-a-half hours. Meat will need about three if its cut into chunks. Seafood also will take about three hours.
Ballis offers lots of recipes and solar-cooking techniques in her cookbook, "SunMt Herbal Cookery." (Go to sunmt.org for more information.) She recommends bringing rice to a boil on the stove top, then finishing it in the solar cooker. Or soaking beans overnight before cooking them.
The best aspect of solar cooking, she adds, is that food usually won't burn at such low temperatures.
"Because you don't have controls over the temperature," she says, "you just learn to check more often."
Makes 4 servings
1 pound free-range ground turkey
¼ cup taco seasoning
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Olive oil
Place meat in a bowl. Add all seasonings to a well in the center of the meat, and mix well. Form a large loaf, and choose one of these two cooking methods:
Solar cook: Thinly coat the bottom of a black enamel pot (or other dark-colored pot) with olive oil. Add turkey loaf. Cover and place in solar oven until cooked through, about 2-3 hours. Serve over rice. If you want to reduce the cooking time, heat the bottom of the pot on a stove top until the meat sizzles, then transfer the pot to the solar oven.
Stove top: Heat a cast-iron skillet, add a little olive oil, then add the turkey loaf. Cover and cook over low heat until cooked through.
_"SunMt Herbal Cookery," by Maia Ballis (Sun Mountain Environmental-Multimedia Center, $22)
Makes about 2 servings as part of a larger meal
For the marinade:
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground oregano
2 teaspoons powdered basil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon powdered cloves
For the lamb:
8 ounces lamb, chops or stew cuts
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 red Bermuda onion, sliced
Olive oil
Green peas, for garnish
Make the marinade: Mix together all the seasonings, then put them in a zipper-lock plastic bag. Set aside.
Trim fat from meat, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. Place the lamb in a bowl, toss it in balsamic vinegar, and then add the lamb to the bag with seasonings.
Choose one of the following cooking methods:
Solar cooking: Thinly coat the bottom of a black enamel pot (or other dark-colored pot) with olive oil. Heat over medium-high on a stove top, then add onions and lamb, and sear all sides. Remove from heat, cover, and cook in a solar oven for 2-3 hours. Serve with rice garnished with peas.
Stove top: Heat a cast iron skillet, add olive oil, and then sear the lamb quickly for 3-4 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Add the onion, cover, and cook on low heat until tender. Serve with rice garnished with peas.
_"SunMt Herbal Cookery," by Maia Ballis (Sun Mountain Environ- mental-Multimedia Center, $22)
Makes 4 servings
2 Japanese eggplants, sliced thinly (or 1 regular eggplant, cubed)
Olive oil
1 large red Bermuda onion, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced
4 tomatoes, vertically sliced in wedges
Sea salt
In a cast-iron skillet, saute eggplant in a little olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until the mixture is browned. Stir in remaining ingredients, then choose one of the following cooking methods:
Solar cook: Place the stew in a black enamel pot or another dark-colored pot with a lid. (You can use the cast-iron pot, but the cooking time will be longer.) Bring the stew to a simmer on the stove top, then finish cooking in a solar oven until soft, about 30-60 minutes depending on weather and the type of solar oven you're using.
Stove top: Add a splash of cold water and cover the cast-iron skillet to steam the vegetables. Simmer until the vegetables are cooked, adding more oil as needed.
Variations: To make a classic ratatouille, stir in the following during the last few minutes of cooking: ½ cup chopped fresh basil or ¼ cup dried basil.
To make Saul's Greek stew, mix together in a bowl: ½ cup plain yogurt, 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup chopped fresh dill weed (or ¼ cup dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon ground dill seed) and ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves (or 2 tablespoons dried mint). Remove the pot from heat and stir in the above ingredients. Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.
This stew works well with a variety of seasoning mixes. During the last few minutes of cooking, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of the following (or add to taste): Cajun spices, Jamaican spices, curry, chili blend or taco seasoning.