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FURSCA's research programs are designed to provide students with the opportunity to work intensively on a research, creative, or scholarly project, under the supervision of an Albion College faculty member. We have prepared these guidelines to provide some basic information about the program, and to address some frequently asked questions about the responsibilities of faculty mentors.
Only students in good academic and social standing are eligible to participate in FURSCA-sponsored programs. Students applying for research grants must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.70 or above, and should not be on academic or social probation. Students with a CGPA of less than 2.70 and/or who are not in good academic and social standing should not apply; those who are placed on academic or social probation during the semester will lose their eligibility. If there are extenuating circumstances exceptions may be made; the student will have the option of providing us with more information and you are welcome to advocate on behalf of the student as well.
FURSCA offers academic year research grants (fall semester and spring semester) as well as summer research grants. The deadline for fall research grants is in early October and the deadline for spring research grants is in early February. Please look on the corresponding main information pages for exact deadline dates. The full guidelines for writing FURSCA proposals are found in the FULL GUIDELINES FOR WRITING FURSCA PROPOSALS document.
Academic year grants are designed to provide funding for project expenses (maximum of $500.00 per semester).
Summer research grants are designed to provide funding for project expenses (maximum of $500.00) and a weekly student stipend during the research period. During this eight-to-ten week research period, weekly seminars will be held and social events for students will be planned. The student must consult with the faculty mentor to determine the specific weeks that the research project will take place.
Faculty mentors MUST be available to meet with the students that they supervise. Some projects may require daily meetings with students for several hours a day; others may require only hour-long meetings once or twice a week. However, it is expected that the faculty mentor and the student will meet to discuss the progress of the project at least once a week. Keep this in mind in planning for the specific dates that you will supervise a summer project as you must be available during each week that the student is receiving a stipend from FURSCA. Similarly, students should take into account planned family vacations and other potential conflicts when choosing their weeks of participation in the program. If you must be away from Albion for up to one week during the eight-to-ten-week period, you must make arrangements such that the student will be able to make adequate progress on the project during your absence.
Summer research students are required to devote their full efforts (i.e., 40 hours per week) to their projects during the weeks that they are receiving FURSCA funding. Because they are being paid by the college for 40 hours of work per week, the students may not work at other on-campus jobs. Gerstacker summer students and SOAR leaders must defer participation in the FURSCA summer program until after these other commitments have ended. Because of our past experiences, working at an off-campus job is also strongly discouraged. Students who wish to hold an off-campus job during the weeks that they are working on their FURSCA project must receive prior permission from their faculty mentor and must notify FURSCA in writing that this permission has been given.
Faculty mentors will receive a stipend from FURSCA as compensation for their work with summer research students. The amount of compensation will be related to the number of hours of effort that the faculty mentor must commit each week to supervise the student project (contact hours plus preparation time) as estimated by the faculty mentor. The exact amount of compensation will be determined at the time that the project awards are made, but is anticipated to be a minimum of $1,500 per faculty mentor (for those who participate for a minimum of ten weeks).
As stated above, you must be willing to meet on a regular basis, at a minimum of once per week, with the student whose project you have agreed to supervise.
FURSCA encourages students and their faculty mentors to resolve some specific issues related to the project before the research project begins. Some suggested issues of importance are:
- Student's responsibilities
- Mentor's responsibilities
- Work schedule
- Meeting schedule
- Interim project deadlines
- Expected outcomes of the project
- Evaluation criteria (for student and faculty mentor)
- Comments on whether a student's preparation and ability are appropriate for the proposed project
In some cases it might be helpful for the student and faculty mentor to state in writing the agreement reached. Examples of such "research learning contracts" can be obtained from the FURSCA Coordinator.
Occasionally we have encountered projects where a student or a faculty mentor feels that the other is not fulfilling his or her agreed-upon duties. Please feel free to contact either FURSCA's Director or the Assistant Director if a problem should arise. Students will be informed that they have the right to discontinue the project if, after making a good faith effort to resolve the conflict (with mediation if needed), the problem cannot be corrected. Similarly, if you encounter a difficulty with the student not fulfilling his or her portion of the agreement, we will be happy to work with you and the student to try to solve the problem. You have the right to terminate the project (i.e., "fire" your student) if the conflict cannot be resolved.
During the eight-to-ten-week summer research program, you are strongly encouraged to attend as many of the weekly research seminars as possible. The seminars are held on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. each week. These seminars are a valuable opportunity to interact with the summer research students, and attendance by faculty mentors, even when their own students are not making presentations, is evidence of faculty support for this program.
Your student will be required to make a presentation at one of the weekly seminars. We expect that part of your supervision of this summer project will be to assist the student in preparing for this presentation.
We ask the faculty sponsor to write a letter supporting the student's research project. In addition to the usual information, the committee would also like to see in the letter:
The student will fill out an application at the FURSCA application Web site. They will upload, as a PDF file, a copy of their research proposal describing the project, and print out a signature page. They will then click a button on the Web site which will send an e-mail to you telling you that a student has submitted a proposal listing you as a faculty mentor. You will then need to go to the FURSCA application Web site, and click on the "Faculty Advisors" link. There you will be able to read the student's application and proposal. Mentors then write a Statement of Faculty Support, save this letter as a PDF, and upload it to the Web site. The student is then responsible for obtaining all required signatures and submitting a printed copy of the signature page to the FURSCA Office by the deadline. Because this is a competitive program, applications received after the deadline will be considered for funding only after all other applications received on time have been reviewed. We try to make it clear to students that it is their responsibility to make sure all portions of the application are turned in on time, but your assistance with providing the support statement and your signature before the deadline is appreciated.
Each proposal for a FURSCA research grant is evaluated by the FURSCA Advisory Committee, which consists of faculty members from various departments and two student representatives. While FURSCA does attempt to fund a wide variety of projects, we have no quotas to provide a specific number of awards to students from particular departments.
Visiting professors who will not be returning to Albion the following semester may not supervise summer research students. Non-tenure-track faculty members whose status is uncertain may sponsor one student application; if the project is approved, the support will be contingent on the faculty member's receiving a contract the following semester.
FURSCA will not consider funding projects that have not met the standards set by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for human subjects research or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), where applicable.
Students and their faculty mentors will be notified of the status of their applications via e-mail within a few weeks of the deadline.


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Girls' Volleyball Tournament on Cultural Convergence
Girls' Volleyball Tournament on Cultural Convergence
Organizers: Cooperation for Peace and Development (CPD) and Kabul Department of Education (DoE)
Cooperation for Peace and Development (CPD) is a nonprofit Non-Governmental Organization aimed at bringing positive changes in perception and behavior of Afghans as the key to ensure peace and sustainable development. CPD is a bridge between marginalized Afghans especially women, youth, children and the disabled and decision makers including government, parliament and other concerned parties. All the CPD's activities are based on Afghan Constitution and other national and international laws and conventions. Thematically, CPD is committed to promote voluntarism, human rights (with a focus on women, children and youth rights), good governance, rule of law, anti-corruption, peace building, environmental protection, access to quality education and generally the basic rights initiatives.
Since past two weeks, CPD in cooperation with Kabul Department of Education (DoE) has been organizing "Girls' Volleyball Tournament on Cultural Convergence" in 16 educational sections of Kabul city. The tournament has progressed to the final stage using double knock out system and you are kindly invited to the final match and award distribution ceremony in order to provide media coverage of the event.
Time: 08:00 am
Date: 28 September 2017
Location: Ayesha-e-Durani high school, Timoorshahi, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Overview of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
Housing Benefit is means-tested state benefit that helps people who are on low incomes pay their rent. Council Tax Reduction is a Scottish scheme which assists people who are on low incomes by reducing their Council Tax.
Here in the Benefits Office we receive, assess and pay claims for Housing and Council Tax Reduction. We provide Advice On Claiming Housing Benefit and also give advice about claiming other related Welfare Benefits.
The amount of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction that is awarded depends upon the circumstances of the person making the claim and those of other people in their household. Therefore, people who are in receipt of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction must notify the Council in writing immediately if they have a Change of Circumtsances.
We regularly visit customers who receive Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction to ensure that we are paying the correct amount to the right person. In addition, we have a Fraud Team that investigate all allegations of Benefit Fraud, and an Overpayments Team who take the appropriate action to recover Overpayments of benefit if they occur.
Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar complies with the Data Protection Act in respect of personal information held. To make an application for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction, you will need to complete and return a Benefit Application Form (1.1MB) (Opens in a new window or downloads a file).
The Department for Work and Pensions successfully introduced the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) in the Western Isles from 1st April 2008.
Under the UK government's Welfare Reforms the Department for Works and Pensions are introducing a number of measures which have had a significant effect on the amount of Housing Benefit that a household receives.
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When I found out that LACMA had been presented with seven rare examples of nineteenth-century Pueblo pottery, I was thrilled to realize that the scope of our historical American art collections was finally more comprehensive. Like many museums across the country, LACMA's American art collection technically did not include works made by American Indians. Instead, it contained many works of art, especially from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, depicting American Indians generically and often stereotypically (with the important exception of our recently acquired portraits of Chippewa chief No-Tin).
The conventional notion was that American Indian art is not American art per se, the latter being traditionally understood as fine and decorative arts produced from the colonial era through the mid-twentieth century by formally trained, non-Native American artists. Recent exhibitions, such as The Modern West: American Landscapes, 1890–1915, and key museum installations at the Denver Art Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, have tried to counter this convention to better present the two art histories—American Indian art and American art—as both independent and interdependent. And now, with the installation of Pueblo Pottery: 1800–1900, LACMA is able to do the same, if on a much more modest scale.
Ultimately, these ceramics will be installed permanently in the American art galleries and may help us continue to shape an American art collection that includes more images and objects of—and by—American Indians.


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Opinions on potential adopter needed
Why buy from a breeder when there are plenty of homeless pups in shelters???
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Re: Opinions on potential adopter needed
Well if the guy's looked around at other pit bulls for adoption he might have seen enough fence jumpers to worry him, honestly I wish I'd put in a trolley before we got Nero, we finished the fence but that did absolutely no good since he can go over it, if we had a trolley he'd have never gotten out like he did. And my other dog loves to lounge outside for hours when we are home, just because she's an inside dog doesn't mean she shouldn't be able to do that. What about people who buy crates before they get a dog? Are they assuming the dog will chew and destroy stuff when they know nothing about it? Will they leave the dog in a crate 24/7? I don't know, just seems like way too much is being inferred here.
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I always encourage people to buy crates before they bring home one of my fosters. They shouldn't be given free roam of a new home right away. And chained Pit Bulls is a huge thing in Houston and from the sounds of his neighborhood, it's probably a very common thing, especially for "protection". There is a limited window of time in Houston when it's ok to leave a dog outside tethered or not. The rest of the year it's too hot, raining, or in winter the wind chill is brutal.
That wasn't my only concern about the guy and on top of that, he never answered my last email about moving and rehoming the dog so that speaks volumes.
That wasn't my only concern about the guy and on top of that, he never answered my last email about moving and rehoming the dog so that speaks volumes.
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Re: Opinions on potential adopter needed
Pit Chick wrote:Because it seems like he's anticipating something happening before he even gets the dog. He said he already went and bought a trolley line, yet he claims his yard is completely fenced. He said he got it to prevent the dog escaping. Where would he get that idea when he doesn't even know the dog? And he said the dog would never be alone. If that's the case, why a trolley line? Isn't someone going to be there to watch the dog all day?
I'm not against tethers and trolley lines for dogs that need it. One of my own dogs needs a tether because she can jump a 4th fence and that's what my yard has. If I was adopting out a dog like her, I would expect the adopter to invest in a tether or trolley line, but this guy is jumping to conclusions about a dog he doesn't have.
I do totally agree that if your gut says no then i would trust that, but I will say I am cautious to a fault when it comes to dogs, and I really would tether a new dog, inside a fence, and then stay outside every minute they were out there, imagining the potential hazzards i'd maybe overlooked
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If you brought home a dog you knew nothing about then sure, I could see being cautious, but having had a dog in foster care with some history, none of which involved fence jumping or digging out, I don't see the need to jump to conclusions that the dog will automatically escape. Being outside with them every second is always a good idea at first because then you get to learn if they are a fence jumper or not. I know sometimes that can present itself later, but then you would know it's time to tether.
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GoingPostal wrote:I'm curious why everyone is assuming because there's a trolley, the dog will get left outside all the time? I mean, most people wouldn't adopt to someone without a fence, but you can just as easily leave a dog in a fenced yard all the time although it'd be much less secure than with an additional trolley or chainspot. I probably wouldn't adopt to this guy because of the moving=dump dog answer and the non payment of child support but seems like a lot of assumptions are being made.
I'm totally making assumptions but not assumptions that the dog will be left outside. My assumption is that this guy will be less than responsible. There is a history of giving away pets - OK, so his parents did it. I'd be frank and ask him about that. If you say, hey, what happens if you move to where the dog isn't allowed....honestly, I have had adopters tell me they would return the dog which is totally uncool, then be shocked when they aren't approved. Giving a pet away, even when this guy was a kid, it teaches something. It teaches him that a pet is disposable and whether or not he can verbalize it, it's in there. It is a lesson he learned as a child.
Then there's the child support thing. I've got a thing about responsibility and being responsible for the lives you produce as a breeder (of dogs) and the kids you have regardless of whether you like your ex or not the decision was made to create a life and if he's not paying his end of the deal.....that is just not responsible.
Re: Opinions on potential adopter needed
In addition to all of the above comments...my other concern would be the back child support. If he is behind with the court then chances are he has a warrant and in Michigan a Child Support warrant equals a trip to jail...
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That was a red flag for me too. I still haven't heard back from him so I can add him to the DNA file.
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Eating Healthy on a "Beans and Rice" Budget
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If you're like most people, you might assume that eating healthily and frugally is an either-or kind of deal. Healthy food costs more, right? There's no way to stay on a tight budget and buy better food.
And then there's couponing. That's awesome if you have the time for it, but some people just don't. Plus, sometimes it seems like there aren't as many coupons for the things you need to make healthy meals.
What is someone working the Total Money Makeover plan to do?
When Dave Ramsey fans Stephani and Chris Jenkins got married three years ago, they didn't have a lot of extra money to play with. "I guess Chris and I started off like a lot of newlyweds," Stephani said. "Lots of love. Lots of optimism. Lots of hard work to make ends meet."
Sticking to a grocery budget of $25 a week wasn't easy—especially since Stephani had a growing love of healthy living and eating. But she says she took their tiny budget as a challenge to her thriftiness and ingenuity in the kitchen.
Hence, the birth of Stephani's blog, "The Cheapskate Cook: Just one frugal whole-foodie trying to stick to a budget." It's filled with information on cheap eats, whole foods and shopping in season for novices and noshers alike. As a Financial Peace University graduate and class coordinator, she's excited to share some tips and recipes with fellow Dave Ramsey fans.
Ready to start saving? Download our free budgeting tool today!
In her post "Filthy Rich," Stephani explains three phases of moving to a healthier lifestyle. Here's Phase 1 to get you started:
1. Create A Grocery Envelope
"We love living on Dave Ramsey's cash envelope system. You need to choose how much you will spend on food every week—and stick to it. To help us keep within our grocery limit, Chris and I actually take a certain amount of money and put it in an envelope labeled 'Grocery.' When the envelope is empty, I am done grocery shopping until the next pay period, when we fill the envelope again."
2. Make A Menu Plan
"Since you don't want to end up with an empty envelope halfway through the pay period (which I have done!), it really helps to have a plan."
3. Cook From Scratch
"If you don't have a lot of time to cook dinner, consider making two or three freezer-friendly meals on the weekends, then using them that week."
4. Make Meat a Side Dish, Not a Main Dish
"Whether you serve it over rice, a salad, or simply decrease the meat dish and increase the side dishes, this is a classic frugal go-to."
5. Eat Fruits and Vegetables in Season
To discover what produce is in season in your area, go here.
It's easy to get overwhelmed about changing to a healthier lifestyle, but like Dave says—just take it one "baby step" at a time!
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Watkins Glen Event Spec Fuel
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All entrants please be advised the only legal fuel to be used at the Watkins Glen International event May 15-17, 2015 will be:
F2000 Zetec powered cars and F1600 Honda Fit powered cars requiring 93 octane unleaded fuel—the required fuel is the 93 octane unleaded sold at the Valero located at 101 S. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891; phone number: 607-535-252
F2000 Pinto powered cars and F1600 Kent powered cars, are required to run the 112 octane leaded fuel supplied by Watkins Glen International.
FA is required to run 112 octane leaded fuel supplied by Watkins Glen International at the track, or Sunoco 260GT unleaded fuel. Sunoco 260GT unleaded is not available at Watkins Glen and must be provided by the competitor.
All fuel testing commencing May 16th, 2015 will be using the above specified fuel as the baseline for chemical and dielectric comparison. This allows teams to have the testing period on Friday May 15th to flush their tanks.


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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand, who cruised to victory in the 2011 Junior PGA Championship, is scheduled to defend her title in the Girls' Division at the 37th Junior PGA Championship presented by Under Armour and Heritage Food Service Group.
The Championship will be hosted at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Ind., for a third consecutive year and a total of 156 of the best junior golfers in the country are slated to tee it up.
Jutanugarn took a 10-stroke lead into the final round and finished with a final-round 70 and 273 total to win by that same margin.
"I won this tournament and it felt so good," said Jutanugarn. "I was happy for myself, my family and my sister."
Her sister, Moriya Jutanugarn, who will also be competing in this year's Championship, finished in a tie for 5th in 2011.
Ariya, the top-ranked junior by Golfweek and Polo Golf, matched the 54-hole Championship scoring mark and came within two strokes of Aree Song's all-time championship scoring record of 271.
"I just had to play my normal game," said Jutanugarn, "I love the golf course [Sycamore Hills]."
Cody Proveaux of Leesburg, S.C., who claimed the Boys' title last year and is a Clemson University commitment, will not be competing.
In addition to playing for a Championship title, players will attempt to earn a spot on the 2012 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team. The United States team, comprised of six boys and six girls who are U.S. Citizens, will face a European squad of junior golfers, Sept. 24-25, at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club.
Both the winner and runner-up in both boys'and girls' division in 2012 earn an automatic spot on the team.
The 72-hole Championship will feature a 54-hole cut to the low 30 boys and 30 girls, including ties. Each year the field includes past winners of the Championship, PGA Junior Series event champions, PGA Section winners, many of Polo Golf and Golfweek's top-ranked players, and selected national junior tournament winners.
Golf Channel will present a one-hour highlight show of the Championship, with the first airing on Monday, Sept. 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Begun in 1976, the Junior PGA Championship has traditionally produced unforgettable golf performances and brings together the best junior golfers from around the country to compete for the Jack Nicklaus Trophy in the Boys' Division and the Patty Berg Trophy in the Girls' Division.
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Sip Smarter: Our Guide to Healthy Drinks
Jack Miskell
Drink and Still Shrink
Glug, glug, glug. That's the sound of pounds being poured on. Studies show that we're chugging 411 liquid calories daily, almost 130 more than we consumed in 1990, and all those sips are adding up. "We don't compensate for what we drink by cutting back on food," says Barry Popkin, PhD, a professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "We still eat the same amount." So slurp a whipped coffee drink at breakfast, a few cans of soda in the afternoon, and a couple of cocktails with dinner and you've just doubled your calorie intake — and your chances of weight gain — without realizing it. "Sipping versus chewing changes how our bodies recognize and process the calories we take in," Popkin explains. Some experts suspect that eating, which involves munching and crunching, sends signals to the brain that trigger satiety. "Drinks don't require as much effort to consume, so it's easy to overdo them," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. You can still enjoy your faves and not gain an ounce: Just follow our sip-smarter guide.
Hit the Bottle
A water bottle, that is. The old eight-cups-a-day rule no longer has merit, researchers say, because we get plenty of H2O from other sources, including fruits, vegetables, coffee, and tea. But sipping at least a few glasses of water daily can deliver some serious benefits, including weight loss. "Thirst can masquerade as hunger, so a lot of times we eat when really our bodies just need water," says Keri Glassman, RD, author of The O2 Diet. To tell the difference, drink a glass of water and wait 15 minutes. If your stomach is still grumbling, have a snack. If not, you were probably dehydrated.
Jack Miskell
Soda Can-Dos
The average American downs almost 48 gallons of soft drinks a year, according to Beverage Digest, a publication that tracks industry trends. This makes soda the largest single source of calories in our diet, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and such sugary beverages increase our risk for diabetes and heart disease. Slowly, though, we're starting to cut back. Thirty-four percent of soda sippers in a survey by Mintel, a market research firm, say they're drinking more water and less of the carbonated stuff to stay healthy and prevent weight gain. More than half the respondents worry about the artificial sweeteners in diet soda. Although studies are inconclusive, some experts believe that diet beverages also cause people to pack on pounds, in part because the sugary taste triggers cravings for the real thing. Those findings may help explain why we now guzzle one-third less regular soda and 10 percent less diet than we used to, according to Mintel.
Sip Tip: Need your daily soda fix? Limit yourself to one or two cans a day and drink more good-for-you beverages, like low-fat milk and plain water.
Jack Miskell
Happier Hour
We're a nation that loves to celebrate with a drink; we consume more than 500 million gallons of wine, beer, and spirits a year. Research shows that we would imbibe even more if liquor contained functional ingredients, such as antioxidants, enzymes, and vitamins. "There's a growing number of people who want to sip a cocktail and get health benefits at the same time," Taub-Dix says. We're also watching our waistlines and choosing skinnier drinks. Seven of the 10 top-selling domestic beers are light beers. And customers keep asking for more: Budweiser just launched a new brew called Select 55. With only 55 calories per 12-ounce bottle, it's the lowest-calorie beer on the market. Here's a reason to toast: Women who drink one to two servings of wine, beer, or liquor a day tend to gain less weight over time than teetotalers, according to researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Some studies indicate that regularly drinking a small amount of alcohol may reduce our appetite.
Sip Tip: Moderation is key. While too much alcohol can hurt your health, experts say that a little bit daily may boost it. Stick to no more than two 5-ounce glasses of wine, 12-ounce bottles of beer, or 1-1/2-ounce glasses of liquor a day.
Jack Miskell
Get Juiced
OJ accounts for more than half of all fruit-juice sales in the United States, and no wonder: We each consume more than four gallons of it a year. "A cup a day is fine, especially if you have trouble getting your daily servings of fruits and veggies otherwise," Taub-Dix says. "But eating a piece of fruit is the better choice, since it packs more fiber into fewer calories." A medium orange has about 60 calories, 12 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of filling fiber; an 8-ounce glass of juice has 112 calories, almost twice as much sugar as the fruit, and only half a gram of fiber.
Sip Tip: Be sure to pick a carton labeled "100 percent juice." "There are plenty of impostors out there containing a lot of added sugar. For a healthier fix and to slash the calories, mix juice with seltzer or club soda," Taub-Dix says.
Jack Miskell
Good Sports Drinks
Five years ago a straight-up sports drink, like Gatorade or Powerade, was pretty much the only option for quenching your post-workout thirst. Now enhanced waters, like Vitaminwater Zero, and protein drinks, such as Muscle Milk, are filling the gap. "This category used to cater mainly to athletes, who needed to rehydrate after hard workouts," says Sarah Theodore, global drinks analyst at Mintel. "But sports drinks have evolved to meet the needs of all sorts of exercisers, from those looking to lose weight to people who want to build muscle."
Sip Tip: "If you're hitting the gym for less than an hour, low-cal sports drinks or flavored waters are great," says FITNESS advisory board member Leslie Bonci, RD, author of Sport Nutrition for Coaches. "The sweet taste can heighten your desire to drink, helping you stay hydrated." If your sweat sessions last an hour or more, stick to the full-calorie varieties. Long workouts increase your body's production of the stress hormone cortisol, which can weaken the immune system, says David C. Nieman, PhD, a researcher who studies exercise at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Sipping a sports drink provides just enough fuel to decrease the stress on your system, reducing cortisol levels.
Jack Miskell
Energy Boosters
Today there are hundreds of choices for those in need of a quick pick-me-up, including energy shots (small low-calorie or calorie-free drinks promising supersized caffeine levels), energy-drink mixes, and fortified water jacked up on vitamins. Many energy drinks contain megadoses of caffeine (145 milligrams or more for every 8 ounces), so experts caution against making them a daily habit. "Too much caffeine can cause anxiety and insomnia," says Paul Arciero, PhD, an associate professor at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. While fortified water may seem like an easy way to get the nutrients you need, it's not the best answer. "Water with vitamins is no substitute for eating whole foods, which have a variety of compounds and antioxidants to help your body stay healthy," says Keri Gans, RD, a nutritionist in New York City. Plus, one bottle can have eight teaspoons or more of added sugar.
Sip Tip: Arciero recommends consuming less than 600 milligrams of caffeine daily. If you take a multivitamin, limit yourself to one bottle of fortified water.
6 Rules to Drink By
Keep count. No more than 10 percent of your total daily calories should come from beverages. If you're eating 1,800 calories daily, that's 180 calories, or a glass of orange juice and half a can of soda. Double-check labels first: Some bottles contain two or more servings.
Time it right. Drink most of your high-cal beverages during the day, when you're most active and likely to burn them off.
Savor the flavor. Is a mocha coffee whip calling your name? If you're going to indulge, take the time to enjoy it. Ordering it as part of a meal means you won't register how many calories it has.
Pace yourself. Whether it's cocktails or soda, have a glass of water between each round. You'll consume fewer calories and stay hydrated at the same time.
Milk it. A glass of skim milk — especially good for curbing before-bed munchies — ranks just behind water and tea when it comes to RD-approved drinks. Also on the list? One-hundred-percent juices such as pomegranate and cherry, which are rich in antioxidants but whose whole fruits are not always easy to find or eat.
Sources: Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD; Susan Mitchell, PhD; Maye Musk, RD; LeeAnn Smith, RD
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, June 2010.


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Buffs get back to the ground, but is it a fad or a trend?
If 52-7 earned Dan Hawkins the hottest seat of his tenure as head coach at Colorado, did 31-13 earn him a reprieve?
Probably not in most circles. Bloodthirsty fans will always be bloodthirsty fans.
Yet Colorado impressed with a stunning second half display of power against Hawaii. What stood out the most was its simplicity. For one of the few times in recent years, the game plan carried out was a realization that the best way from the line of scrimmage to the end zone was off-guard. And off-tackle.
When Hawkins arrived on the scene in 2005, he did so to a deluge of questions/concerns/worries about running the football. It seemed to everyone on the outside looking in that a power running game wasn't exactly part of the Boise State program. Hawk bristled a bit, then reassured the masses. Running was a priority, he said. Recruiting both lines – offensive and defensive – was at the top of the list.
Only, for so long it didn't appear that way.
Outside of a handful of exceptions, running the football appeared to be nearly non-existent. But today, there was a tinge of legitimacy to what transpired. Not only did the Buffs decide to run the ball, they fully committed to it. Rodney Stewart. Brian Lockridge. Spot carries for quarterback Tyler Hansen. During the week of preparation Colorado pledged to be more physical at the point of attack, and when it decided to sell out on the run, the Buffs were just that. A week of work on the offensive line didn't go unfulfilled. The pass protection part of it did, but who needs to pass the football when you can simply pound it down the opponents' throat?
The question now is: Can CU commit to a run game for the remainder of the season? Do the Buffs even want to?
The offense's ability to be one thing in one game and something completely different the next has been one of the most maddening aspects of the last five seasons. Running the football, many times, seemed like an afterthought in the midst of a ton of motion, misdirection and smokescreen plays.
For anyone longing for a tough-minded identity, today provided a glimpse. If the offensive line is as good as those in the program have said it is, then the holes should be there for Stewart and Lockridge to run through most of the season.
And if those two run the football with the same kind of authority – especially Lockridge – it would be just what CU needs to keep some sort of control of its games and give Hansen an opportunity to grow into being the quarterback the team needs him to be, without heaping a ton of pressure on him to make all of the plays all of the time.
With the running game in full stride in the second half, Hansen settled down and played within himself. He got the ball to his playmakers, and when the opportunity presented itself, he hit the long strike to Tony Clemmons to seal matters down the stretch.
Sometimes, football isn't so complicated.
For one game, Colorado stripped the pomp and circumstance from its offensive attack and got back to the basics. Time will tell if it is the exception and not the rule.


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LA Galaxy (15-4-5, 50 points, 1st place Western Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (12-8-5, 41 points, 2nd place Eastern Conference) at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
Galaxy lead all-time series 15-14-5
TV Info - National Broadcast
8 p.m. PT; ESPN2, ESPNDeportes
Game Intro
In what is perhaps the biggest regular-season game in years, this one has both luminous starpower and serious implications on the postseason picture. Two of the team's flagship franchises go at it again, this time complete with multiple Designated Players on both sides, lofty MLS Cup aspirations and a national television audience ready for the show.
Unfortunately, these teams simply cannot coordinate their injuries. In what was billed as a five-DP meeting, the match lost some of its star power earlier this week when New York's Thierry Henry was ruled out with a knee injury. Still, New York will bring Mexican star Rafa Márquez and Juan Pablo Angel to face the the Galaxy's Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
While Henry sits out, however, Beckham seems to be recovering rapidly from his Achilles tendon injury. He's appeared in two straight games for LA, but neither in a starting role. He could see that opportunity against New York.
But aside from the starpower, this match is one that could play out one more time before it's all said and done. If things go the way each team hopes, there's a very real chance that Galaxy-Red Bulls III would fill BMO Field in Toronto at the MLS Cup final in late November.
Los Angeles Galaxy
After their sluggish 2-1 win over D.C. United last Saturday, Galaxy coach Bruce Arena rattled off their list of accomplishments – first to 10 points, first to 20, 30, 40 and 50. The Galaxy also became the first team secure a spot in the playoffs. But their season hit a rough patch over the summer, and the question remains if their play will get back to their early-season level. The Galaxy's win over DC extended their unbeaten streak to three games, the first time since June 5 the club can boast such a run in league play.
New York Red Bulls
RBNY's last outing created some controversy when Henry knocked FC Dallas' Kevin Hartman out of the match with a freak after-goal celebratory kick. Henry was subsequently fined but not suspended, but his nagging knee issue kept him out of this match anyway. Still, New York have plenty of firepower at hand; the Red Bulls have scored 11 goals in their last five games, and newcomer Mehdi Ballouchy adds to a potent midfield and debuted with a goal in a 2-2 draw at Dallas.
Heroes & Villains
David Beckham vs. Rafa Márquez: Sure, the onetime Spanish La Liga rivals likely may not spend much time on the field against one another. Beckham is slowly recovering from his Achilles tendon and has seen his playing time increase from 20 minutes to 37 in two games. Márquez has played six games with the Red Bulls, but has just two 90-minute efforts.
But their respective managers expressed optimism over the players' increasing levels of fitness, and each player can also change the pace of the game in the middle of the field. If and when Beckham steps onto the field, it could become a contest of who can one-up the other.
Stat that makes you go "Hmm…"
Over their last 10 games, the two teams have nearly identical records: New York are 4-3-3 with 14 goals scored, 10 goals allowed, while the Galaxy are 4-4-2 with 13 goals scored and 14 goals allowed.
Keys to the Game
Los Angeles
- Find Edson Buddle in dangerous positions; when he scores the Galaxy are a different team.
- Disrupt New York's midfield; a likely pairing of Dema Kovalenko and Chris Birchall could make things tough on the Red Bulls.
New York
- Attack down the heart of LA's defense – Leonardo and Yohance Marshall are vulnerable in central defense.
- Match or exceed the Galaxy's energy at the start of the match.
Los Angeles
QUESTIONABLE: MF David Beckham (L Achilles tendon); DF Gregg Berhalter (neck); DF Leonardo (L quad fatigue); DF A.J. DeLaGarza (L knee)
New York
OUT: MF Luke Sassano (R ankle surgery); MF Brian Nielsen (R knee strain); DF Jeremy Hall (R quad strain); FW Thierry Henry (R knee MCL sprain); QUESTIONABLE: DF Chris Albright (groin strain)


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"Revamped Diamond Princess"
I have just received Captain's Circle elite status, so have cruised with Princess many times. Diamond Princess used to be my very favourite cruise ship. After the last cruise, I probably wouldn't travel on it again. It is very focused on giving the Japanese a great experience and doesn't really cater as well for other nationalities any more. The ship was about 80% Japanese people and 20% other nationalities. Activities are geared towards Japanese people and every activity or game or anything, there are hundreds there to participate. Food also is Japanese style which is nice to try on occasions. The cabins are roomy and the staff excellent in their service areas. Buffet service was slow in the evenings. Unfortunately any time dining is not available on this ship which is a great shame. The dining staff were very helpful and looked after our needs well. We found that the Japanese mostly use the Oasis (pay for) area, so the spas and outdoor pool area was mainly uncrowded. We didn't visit the Izumi Japanese bath as we thought it too expensive to try. The ports we visited on this cruise were amazing, especially the South Taiwan ports. I would highly recommend cruising with Princess, but not the Diamond Princess.Read more
- Cruise Name: Diamond Princess
- Destination: Asia
- Sailed: June 2016
- 85 Helpful votes
- 1 Cruise review
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"What an amazing cruise"
Well, this was our first excursion from anywhere apart from Auckland. We had both been on board a Princess Vessel previously (Sun Princess), but this was the first Cruise on the Diamond. We had a terrific flight over to Oz with Air NZ, then an informative afternoon in Sydney, and best of all, it this was a free one! Next morning, we trundled down the street with our luggage, and found the vessel. It was a much larger one in comparison to others we had been on. No sooner had we got to the port, we said goodbye to our luggage (No, they weren't stolen!) and casually boarded the ship. As it was around noon, decided to test out the on board restaurant. As usual, the meal was outstanding. But more about that later. After the on board emergency test, we casually tasted our first drink and waved goodbye to the land as we departed. Unlike our last cruise we didn't go under the Harbour Bridge, as the Diamond Princess is too tall to do that! Well, the next twelve days simply flew by. We were extremely well fed, and there was always a tea/coffee machine available! The first sight of land was when we ventured through the fiords. Despite the poor weather, the picturesque views were ultra fantastic. During the night, we went through Fouveaux straight and spotted the lighthouse on Stewart Island. Next day, we were in Dunedin. The entire trip for me was very good. Nothing seemed to be a problem for our Cabin Steward. To be honest, I rarely got time to sit down and relax. There were so many options to try. I even partook a few amazing afternoon teas where it was like a 5 star Hotel! The evening meals were all outstanding. For example a Duck Terrine, Apricot Preserve, Ossobuco Agnolotti (a crisp sage with veal) Blueberry Mojita Sorbet, and the final treat that night was the Chocolate extravaganza. That was a Chocolate Raspberry Mousse with Vanilla Creme Brulee and crunchy Shortbread! My mouth is watering as I recall this. But wait, one could order what ever they wanted from the menu! There were many options. I was in wonderland! All in all, I thought the trip was excellent. I was never bored, there were so many things to do. We even missed out on a couple of events due to attending other ones! Still, that gives us the desire to undertake another cruise soon. This was our sixth cruise, and even as I recount it, my desire to get out on the open sea again is astounding. I watch out my window here in Auckland and whenever I see a passenger liner going in or out, recall my previous cruises, and I think recall the fantastic times I had on board various ships, and of course, cant wait for my next cruise!Read more
- Cruise Name: Diamond Princess
- Destination: New Zealand
- Sailed: January 2015
- 74 Helpful votes
- 1 Cruise review
- 2 Cruises
"Beautiful ship, top service."
Went to Singapore in March/April 2015 on the Diamond Princess. Beautiful ship all pretty new. Cabins are quite roomy. We had an inside cabin and much bigger than the Sun and Sea Princess. But it is a larger ship. Good amount of closet an hanging space as well as shelves. In room entertainment eg TV great choice of movies many channels. Your cruising information at all times on TV. The food was restaurant class but would have liked more vegetables to come with meals but you could ask for extra and it was no problem. The Japanese Baths was amazing and relaxing only the price of a cocktail for 2 hours. The entertainment could do with improvement. There wasn't very much through the day just Basics. The shows were 3 stars. More on deck entertainment would be good not just 1 or 2 times in a 20 night cruise. Captains parties was a joke no one saw the Captain or his crew the whole cruise walking around or otherwise. Other ships always interacted.Read more
- Cruise Name: Diamond Princess
- Destination: Asia
- Sailed: March 2015
- 66 Helpful votes
- 1 Cruise review
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"Dancing on the Diamond"
My husband and I cruised on the Diamond hoping we would be able to dance every night. And we did!! It was fantastic fun dancing to the great music of Evolution and the Crimson Duo. They were terrific to dance to playing anything we asked and were so friendly by the end of the cruise we could count them as friends and hope we are lucky enough to catch up with them on another cruise. The bar staff, particularly in the Wheelhouse Bar were so friendly, greeting us every night by name and remembering our order. We loved the anytime dining option, eating in the restaurant where we were served delicious food. It was always served quickly and again the staff are unbelievably friendly and efficient. Everything works like clockwork. We had a balcony cabin and enjoyed having breakfast on our balcony every morning. We did not do any of the tours offered on the ship because we had toured New Zealand by land previously but we enjoyed the port lectures which gave us options of self guided things to do. The presenter had quite a sense of humour which made the presentation quite amusing as well as informative. I think the one big impression of our cruise with princess was that it was a happy ship.Read more
- Cruise Name: Diamond Princess
- Destination: New Zealand
- Sailed: January 2016
- 65 Helpful votes
- 1 Cruise review
- 3 Cruises
"Grand Asia - Very Relaxing "
While this wasn't my first cruise it was my partners first and he had a ball. The ports were amazing (although we always wish we could stay longer at each place, but that's cruising for you) the crew were so accommodating and friendly, the cabin was more than I could have asked for, it was beautiful and very spacious with a gorgeous balcony. The food was delicious and there was so much choice on offer. The ship it's self was amazing, the Diamond Princess is huge with lots on offer. I did enjoy the shopping on board however I do wish there was a bit more of a mix instead of just the upper market stores just to keep it varied. The entertainment was great although again I wish there was a little more choice during the day, for events that may suit the younger couples. But overall this was a very rewarding trip, we had the most beautiful and relaxing days with gorgeous weather, food and not to forget the people we shared it all with. I was very impressed with Princess Cruises as well as Cruise Sale Finder for setting it all up for us. It was a magical trip overall and I would 100% recommend to anyone.Read more
- Cruise Name: Diamond Princess
- Destination: Asia
- Sailed: October 2016


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The Accounting Historians Journal Vol. 14, No. 2 Fall 1987 Joseph R. Razek UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANTE-BELLUM BANK ACCOUNTING — A CASE STUDY: The New Orleans Savings Bank In The 1830s Abstract: This is a case study of the history, operating practices and financial reporting system of an antebellum-era financial institution. The New Orleans Savings Bank, which served the people of Louisiana from 1827 to 1842, was founded as a philan-thropic endeavor and is an example of altruistic capitalism — as it was practiced in the nineteenth century. This institution is of particular interest to accounting historians because it maintained a relatively sophisticated accounting system which was, in many respects, similar to financial reporting systems in use today. Introduction Accounting history is, among other things, a study of the evolution of the communication of financial information — from its primitive beginnings to the sophisticated systems in use today. If we are to understand the rationale for today's accounting practices, we must be aware of how accounting has developed. One way to gain this awareness is to study the financial reporting systems used by different types of organiza-tions throughout history, as well as the organizations them-selves. From such observations we can draw conclusions as to the manner in which today's accounting practices and proce-dures have evolved and why they have evolved in this manner. Unfortunately many accounting historians have tended to focus on accounting as a whole, rather than on the internal accounting practices of specific organizations and the organi-zations themselves. H. Thomas Johnson, for example, has stated that "they [accounting historians] regarded the pub-lished works of accountants as the only sources they needed to consult for their investigations. Accounting historians were limited, too, by their conviction that all accounting was a technical process one could study exclusively in terms of itself" [1986]. Other accounting historians, however, have felt that a great deal can be learned from the study of specific organiza-tions and their accounting systems. Among the organizations


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Maybe it's the setting. It's probably the setting. It has to be the setting.
After all, Sundance has snow-capped mountains (lovely and picturesque). Berlin has the Brandenburg Gate (monumental and historic). Tribeca has those tall, orange-and-white steam-vent things on every street corner (Hollywood shorthand for "gritty urban landscape"). But of all the world's great film festivals, only Cannes materializes each spring on the absurdly beautiful French Riviera; only Cannes manages to convey a sense of playful decadence lit by the Mediterranean sun, rather than by streetlights and camera flashes; only Cannes is . . . Cannes.
Here, as the 67th edition of the film extravaganza gets underway, LIFE.com presents a gallery of pictures, many of which never ran in LIFE, from Cannes five decades ago: photos that still, today, convey the glamour and the blithe sensuality that set the festival apart from all others.
Of the celebrated (or, at least, the time-honored) tradition of unknown and little-known actresses and models posing for hordes of photographers pretty much anywhere they can find a spot to stand, sit or sprawl, LIFE noted in its June 15, 1962, issue that "the hunt for attention becomes so fierce at Cannes that you can't tell the hunters from the hunted."
Photographers flushed out starlets, starlets stalked photographers. This year the town posted gendarmes to prevent [actresses from taking off their bikinis]. So the photographers had to make their subjects look alluring on speedboats, in picture frames and pitching bowling balls.
Philomène Toulouse (above), an art student from Paris who wants to be in pictures, was the only one who thought to bring a fox. She was roundly criticized by animal lovers for keeping the fox leashed and using him to gain publicity. "But," said Philomène, "I've even found him a lady fox in a nearby hotel. They're madly in love." Philomène and the fox got big play from cameramen but nary a nibble from moviemakers.
As for Natalie Wood, who appears in several photographs in this gallery, LIFE was positively fulsome in its praise of the 24-year-old star who, by the time she wowed the critics and crowds at Cannes in 1962, had already acted (and in many cases had starred) in more than 30 films:
The role of movie queen comes naturally to Natalie Wood, and at Cannes she was at the top of her form. By night she accompanied her friend, Warren Beatty, to the showing of his new film, All Fall Down, and easily stole the spotlight from him. By day she went sailing and coolly demonstrated for the camera why she is the biggest U.S. rage since Elizabeth Taylor. Being a star is Natalie's job and her way of life — she became one at the age of 6 — and she gives off such a sweet scent of success that the Cannes photographers pursued her like jackals. But one of her greatest triumphs was wholly unexpected. At a party given by the Russian delegation, Natalie, the daughter of Russian emigrants, delighted her hosts by conversing fluently in their language and even joining in folks songs. Unlike the starlets at Cannes who still had to claw to the top, Natalie was at a pinnacle where she didn't care who knew that her real name was Natasha Gurdin.


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Toys, toys everywhere! Most parents accumulate an abundance of toys and books for their little ones. It can make a room—or the entire house—look cluttered if all that kid stuff isn't contained. The solution is to look into toy boxes to hold children's playthings, bins for the organization, and bookshelves to keep their favorite stories in order.
How do I pick a toy chest for my child's room?
Start with a style you like. Wooden toy boxes are a classsic complement to any room. Choose a chest that comes in a variety of wood finishes, which lets you match it to the style of your child's room or select a finish that will stand the test of time as a family heirloom. When shopping, look for sturdy, hardwood construction and smooth edges. If you want to jazz up your wooden toy box, select one that's available in colors that please both you and your child. What child wouldn't love seeing his or her name on the chest? Personalizing wood toy boxes with a name or phrase is a great way to make your child feel special. For a piece that's truly unique, purchase a wood toy chest that's ready to be painted in any design you choose.
In addition to the style you prefer, make sure you select one with dimensions that fit your storage needs. While a smaller toy box might be perfect for the minimal toys your infant has, remember that your child will soon amass an astounding collection of toys.
For ultimate versatility and added seating in your child's room, look for a toy chest that features a bench. If the chest includes a cushion for comfort, select one with removable padding for flexibility in use and ease of cleaning. If you would like the option of a mobile toy chest, purchase one with wheels.
Are toy boxes dangerous?
Not if you know what to look for. The lid is a potential danger source for little fingers, which is why it's important to select a toy chest that includes a slow-closing metal safety hinge. Even if you decide on a toy box with this safety feature, it's important to inspect it periodically to ensure that it's still functioning properly.
The second danger is from children accidentally getting trapped inside the chest. To reduce the risk of suffocation in such an event, purchase a toy box with ventilation holes or handle cutouts that allow for the flow of oxygen inside the chest. It's also important to avoid lids that lock—especially ones that lock automatically. As with everything pertaining to your children, the best way to keep them safe around toy boxes is to supervise them.
How can I keep smaller toys organized?
Toy chests are great for holding a lot of large kids' items, but some of the smaller toys can get lost at the bottom of the chest. If you want to keep all of your child's playthings safe and within easy reach, look into toy storage options that include smaller bins for the organization. Plastic storage bins should preferably have a see-through lid so your child can easily find what he's looking for. Also, bins with a locking lid are a great way to prevent contents from spilling. For even greater organization, select bins that come with their own sturdy storage unit. These units are also great for storing art supplies, clothes and more.
If more than one child will be using the storage unit, consider selecting bins in one color for each child so he or she knows exactly which bins are his.
So far I only have a few books for my baby. Do I really need an entire bookshelf?
Ask any experienced parents and they'll tell you that books seem to multiply by themselves in their house! Before you know it, you'll have more books than you can count, which is why bookshelves are a great addition to any child's room.
The great thing about children's bookshelves is that they serve a variety of purposes; they can hold books, mementoes, trophies, and other important items. Until you have a huge collection of books, think about using it as a toy shelf as well. Whether using it for bookshelves or toy shelves, however, bear in mind that removable and adjustable shelves offer the greatest flexibility. Also, if you select a heavy, wooden unit, make sure it comes with an anti-tip kit.
Kids' bookshelves are available in a variety of styles, so think about both functionality and style when making your selection. Bookshelves that match the decor of a room or your child's interests - anything from safari animals to dollhouses - will add personalization to your selection.
If space in your child's room is at a premium, consider a corner bookcase or a revolving kids' bookcase that offers compact storage and easy access to items.
Bottom Line
Toy boxes are a great way to store your child's playthings, but make sure to select chests that have safety devices such as a slow-closing metal safety hinge - and avoid lids that lock. For small toy storage, plastic bins make organization a breeze. A bookshelf is an ideal place to hold your child's collection of books and other small items.
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"The best gift I received at my first baby shower was an adorable toy box, complete with several stuffed animals inside. I didn't realize until my son was about six months old just how useful of a gift it was! When his toys started piling up, I had the perfect place to store them - in his very own personalized chest. It was such a great idea that now when I'm invited to a baby shower, that's the gift I give. All of the recipients love it immediately because it's so cute, but I receive the real heartfelt 'thank you' about a year later!"
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This problem is definitely related to the Disqus comments plugin, which I suspect is manipulating the comments count. I see how I could fix this error by editing the WP core file /wp-admin/includes/class-wp-list-table.php and neutering the "get_comments_number()" function, but I'd rather find a solution for whatever is being manipulated in disqus.php.
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Breastfeeding in the UK - position statement
The UK has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Europe. We strongly support national policies, practices and legislation that are conducive to breastfeeding, as well as promotion, advice and support to new mothers. Our messages and recommendations in this statement are specific to the UK.
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Covering all bases: Community child health workforce (2017)
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Vermont's Early or Absentee Voting Process
In Vermont we make it easy to vote. If you prefer to vote early or by mail you can! Voting starts as soon as ballots are available—not later than 45 days before the primary or general election and 20 days prior to a municipal election that uses the Australian ballot.
Visit Your My Voter Page To Request a Ballot
If you have any questions about early or absentee voting, please call or visit your town clerk. If you need additional assistance you can email the Elections Division at email@example.com, or call 800-439-VOTE.
Voting by Early or Absentee Ballot
Vote Early in Person
A voter may vote at the town clerk's office, in person, any time after the ballots are delivered to the clerk. Ballots will be delivered to the clerks no later than 45 days before a primary or general election or 20 days before a municipal election using an Australian ballot. A voter may vote in the clerk's office, during normal business hours, anytime after the ballots are delivered until the day before the election.
Vote by Mail
Any voter can request that the town clerk mail them an early voter absentee ballot. This ballot will arrive with a return envelope so that the ballot, once voted, can be returned to the clerk and safely stored to be counted on Election Day. The clerk must receive the ballot by the close of polls on Election Day in order for it to be counted. A ballot can be requested any time before an election. Clerks will mail absentee ballots as soon as they are available.
Hand Delivered Ballots
A voter may pick up a ballot at the town clerk's office at any time after the ballots are available. A voted absentee ballot can be hand delivered in a sealed envelope to the clerk on, or prior to, Election Day. The ballot can be returned to the clerk or delivered to the polling place by the voter or any person the voter authorizes to return the ballot for him or her. A person can only pick up his or her own ballot from the clerk's office.
Vote at Home on Election Day
If you are sick or have a disability, a ballot can be delivered to your home on Election Day. You may request an absentee ballot up until 5 p.m. on the day before the election. Two justices of the peace (of different parties when possible) will deliver a ballot to you, and then will bring the ballot back to the polling place so that it can be placed in the ballot box and counted.
All early voter absentee ballots must be returned to the town clerk's office before the close of the office on the day before the election, or to the polling place before 7 p.m. on the day of the election, in order to be counted.
How to Apply
The voter or an authorized person—including a candidate or campaign worker, or a family member or a health care provider acting on the voter's behalf—may apply for an early voter absentee ballot in person, online at their My Voter Page, by phone, or by mail. Requests submitted on a voter's behalf by an unrelated authorized person (except health care workers) must be made in writing or in person. All other requests can be made by telephone, in person, or in writing.
"Family member" here means a person's spouse, children, brothers, sisters, parents, spouse's parents, grandparents, and spouse's grandparents.
Absentee ballots for the August 14, 2018, statewide primary will be available not later than June 30, 2018. Absentee ballots for the November 6, 2018, general election will be available not later than September 22, 2018. Ballots for local elections—town meeting elections by Australian ballot—are available 20 days prior to the election. You can, however, request ballots at any point during the year leading up to the election. We strongly recommend that military or overseas voters request an early or absentee ballot at least 45 days prior to the election.
Requests for an early voter absentee ballot can be made at any time until 5 p.m., or by the time of closing of the town clerk's office, on the day before the election. The request can be made at the same time the person registers to vote.
A single request may be made for absentee ballots for town meeting, and the primary and general elections, as long as the "mail to" address is the same for all three elections. Please note that a request must be made every election year.
The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) will be considered a request for ballots for both the primary and general elections.
Deadline for Request
All early voter absentee ballot requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. or by the close of the town clerk's office on the day before the election. A request for an early voter absentee ballot is good for only one year; but a single request can be made for town meeting, and the primary and general elections.
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Military and Overseas Voter Absentee Ballot Requests
To register to vote and request an absentee ballot using the My Voter Page, click on the link.
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Military or overseas voters may request an absentee ballot by telephone, fax, email, or by mail. You may also request that the unvoted ballot and certificate for the return envelope be sent to you by email, fax, or mail. If you have the ballot and certificate sent by email or fax, the clerk will include instructions for you. However, under Vermont law, voted ballots must be returned to the town clerk inside the absentee certificate envelope (with the voter's original signature). Voted ballots may not be returned by fax or email.
For more voting information for military and/or overseas voters, please visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program.
Responding to Early Voter Absentee Ballot Requests
The town clerk must mail a complete set of early voter absentee ballots to voters who have requested ballots. The ballots must be mailed "forthwith" (as soon as possible) after an application for a ballot has been filed with the clerk and the clerk has received the ballots from the printer. Early voter absentee ballots that are sent to voters who are outside of the country must be sent airmail, first class, postpaid, when such service is available. Ballots sent to voters outside of the country may also be sent by email when requested.
When a voter goes to the town clerk's office to vote early, the voter is given the absentee ballots and envelopes and is provided a private place to mark the ballots. The voter must then seal the ballots in the envelope, sign the certificate, and return the ballots in the sealed envelope to the town clerk or an assistant town clerk. A voter may also take the ballots and return them to the town clerk before the end of Election Day. No person, except justices of the peace, may take any ballot from the town clerk on behalf of any other person.
How to Vote an Early Absentee Ballot
The following are the directions a voter will receive with an early voter absentee ballot for the general election.
Note: In the case of early or absentee voting in a primary, the envelope instructions will also include appropriate instructions for separating the ballots and depositing the unvoted ballot(s) in a separate envelope provided and clearly marked "Unused Ballots."
Marking Ballots
Voters must mark the ballots in accordance with the instructions.
A voter who is ill or has a disability may ask one of the officers who delivers the ballots, in the presence of the other officer, to mark the ballot for him or her. A person who gives assistance to a voter in the marking or registering of ballots may not in any way divulge any information regarding the choice of the voter or the manner in which the voter's ballot was cast.
A voter who spoils a ballot may return the spoiled ballot by mail or in person to the town clerk and receive another ballot. A voter may receive up to three ballots. A person can spoil two ballots and still vote.
Signing Certificate
The voter must sign the certificate on the outside of the envelope in order for the ballot to be valid.
A voter who is physically unable to sign his or her name may mark an "X" swearing to the statement on the certificate. The officers who deliver the ballots shall witness the mark and sign their names with a statement attesting to this fact on the envelope.
Return of Ballots
Early or absentee voter ballots must be returned to the town clerk's office before the close of business on the day before the election (be sure to check your town clerk's hours) or to the polling place by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The ballots may be returned by mail or in person, unless the ballots were delivered by justices of the peace who would then return them to the town clerk.
The town clerk must record receipt of the voted ballot(s) on the list of early or absentee voters.
Once an early voter absentee ballot has been returned to the clerk in the sealed envelope with the signed certificate, it shall be stored in a secure place and shall not be returned to the voter for any reason.
During the hours that the polls are open, the town clerk delivers the envelopes to the presiding officer in the polling place where the early or absentee voter would have voted if he had voted in person.
On Election Day, election officials examine the checklist to see whether the voter has already voted in person. The election officials also check the certificate on the envelope containing the ballots to make sure it is properly filled out. When the election officials are satisfied that the early or absentee voter is legally qualified to vote, has not already voted in person and that the certificate is properly filled out, they open the envelope containing the ballot(s). Without unfolding the ballots or permitting the ballot to be seen, the election officials mark the entrance checklist indicating the fact that that voter has voted by means of an early voter absentee ballot, and then they deposit the ballots in the ballot boxes or voting machine. Early voter absentee ballots are commingled with the ballots of voters who have voted in person.
Defective Ballots
When an early or absentee voter is not legally qualified to vote, or has voted in person, or if the affidavit on any envelope is insufficient, the certificate is not signed, or the voted ballot is not in the voted ballot envelope, or, in the case of a primary vote, the early or absentee voter has failed to return the unvoted primary ballots, the envelope must be marked "defective" and the ballots inside may not be counted.


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Where is my item being shipped from?
In order to provide the largest range and the most comprehensive delivery Home & Outdoors Direct ships directly from our suppliers warehouses in multiple states across Australia.
Please be advised that when ordering multiple items they may come from different warehouses and with different couriers. You will be sent multiple tracking numbers if this is the case. Some items that require 2 or more boxes may also be shipped at different times and /or couriers.
When will my item be dispatched?
Orders are dispatched each weekday from warehouses across Australia.
Your order will be generally be dispatched within 1-3 business days of order placement.
Certain 'big-brand' appliances can take longer to dispatch as we often source these directly from the manufacturer. Please allow up to 5 business days for these.
How long will it take to get to me?
As a general rule, if you live in or near a capital city in Victoria or New South Wales you will usually receive your order within 1 week.
Alternatively if you live in or near a capital city in Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, or the Northern Territory you will receive your order within 1-2 weeks.
Delivery to regional and remote areas can take a little longer, however usually no longer than 12 business days.
Who is it being shipped with?
We have multiple preferred service partners depending on the size and weight of your order and it's delivery address.
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What day/time will it be delivered?
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Will I get a tracking number?
Consignment tracking details will be sent to you within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse. You will be able to track your order through the carrier's website.
The expected delivery time given by each courier is for reference only. Delivery might take longer than expected due to various reasons.
If you do not receive your item within 10 business days, please contact our customer service team or you can contact the courier directly.
Can I leave a note for the courier?
Yes. During the checkout process you can leave a note which will be added to the delivery instructions for you order.
Please note: After your order has been dispatched from our warehouse you will need to call the courier directly on the numbers provided above to add any notes to your order.
Can the courier call me before delivery?
As some of the couriers we use are contractors, there is no guarantee they will have the facilities to call you the day of delivery.
Your best bet is to leave a note to call you during checkout anyway. Or alternatively, have your item shipped to your work address where someone will be available to sign for it.
What if no one is home to receive my order?
If no-one is home and there is a secure and dry place to leave your order, then the driver may leave your item(s).
If there's no safe place they will leave a calling card and you can call them to arrange a re-delivery date.
In the unlikely event that your parcel is returned to us due to there being an inaccurate address or it being rejected by a receiver, our customer service representative will contact you via email.
A re-delivery cost may occur for any products that are returned to us due to incomplete addresses.
Can you deliver to my postcode?
Most items on Home & Outdoors Direct can be shipped to most areas of Australia.
Unfortunately, there are some restrictions with bulky items that we aren't able to ship to the postcodes highlighted below, as well as certain other regional areas, depending on the size and weight of the item.
Undeliverable Postcodes For Bulky Items
2641, 2717, 2831, 2898, 2899
4184, 4421, 4450-4499, 4680, 4700-4999, 9920-9999
6055, 6215-6799
Note: If your postcode is listed above as undeliverable, you are welcome to contact us and we may be able to work with an alternate courier and associated delivery fee to get your order delivered.
Can I pickup my order from your warehouse?
Pick up or arranging your own courier is not available at our suppliers warehouses to ensure the distribution centres can dispatch all goods efficiently at all times.
What happens if my item is faulty?
Home & Outdoors Direct offers a 12 month warranty on all products, unless stated otherwise.
You are required to notify Home & Outdoors Direct within 10 working days in the unlikely event that the item arrives damaged or faulty.
If you would like to process a warranty claim please email us as firstname.lastname@example.com including your order number and as many detailed notes about the fault(s) and also attach some pictures, or possibly a short video clip, of what has happened.
Our warranties team will then assess your claim and be in contact about the next steps. Please do not attempt to return your item without approval.
A refund or replacement will not be provided if products are being misused, mishandled or mistakenly installed. Customers are responsible for following the instructions and advice given by the manufacturers.
What if part of my item is broken or missing?
Home & Outdoors Direct can often provide replacement parts for your order if something happens to be broken or missing.
Please circle the part(s) which need replacing on the assembly instructions and send us a photo with your order number to email@example.com to ensure the correct parts are sent.
In the event that we cannot source the individual parts for your order we will offer you a full replacement or suitable compensation.
What if it is only minor defect?
If there is a minor defect that you are not happy with please email us as email@example.com including some pictures and our warranty team may be able to process a partial refund to compensate you.
What if I change my mind and don't want the product I ordered?
We understand that circumstances change so if you would like to discuss a return due to a change of mind please contact us first at firstname.lastname@example.com quoting your order number. Unfortunately though, some items are not returnable for change of mind reason types, so please choose carefully.
Certain unused products may be returned to our warehouse in their original, unopened packaging and there may be a minor restocking fee calculated on your item dimensions, weight, and your area.
We may either email you a return label, or request that you arrange your own return shipping, and will refund your purchase minus the restocking fee once the item is returned to our warehouse.
Note that we cannot accept returns for change of mind reason type on mattresses and bedding items for hygeine reasons. Please choose carefully.
Some whitegoods are shipped direct from the manufacturer who have stricter return policies for change of mind returns, and we may not be able to accept returns.
Jingle Jollys Laser Light Projector
This Laser Light Projector can have up to 9 different lighting modes with ultra-bright LED bulbs that move, flash and shine in various pre-set sequences. Its so easy to set up both indoor and outdoor with ground base and ground spike. Accessories include a 15cm ground spike, 5m cable and adaptor. Just turn on the Laser Light and have a wonderful party with your families and friends.
*Amazing laser lights
*Ultra-bright LED bulbs
*Various lighting modes
*Low energy consumption
*IP44 waterproof
*Perfect for indoor and outdoor
*Bonus remote control
*20cm ground spike
*SAA-certified AC adaptor and controller
*CE and RoHS certified
*Easy to set up
*Easy to operate
* Material: ABS casing
*LED light wattage: 4W
*LED colour: red and green
*Input Voltage: AC 110-240V
*Output voltage: 12V 6W
*Laser class: 2
*Projection distance: 5 10m
*Maximum coverage area: 200m2
*Power cable length: 5m
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Package Contents
* 1 x Laser light
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Facebook has launched a messaging app for kids, a move which will see the social media giant expand their user base to a whole previously under-age sector.
Currently, Facebook and its attendant Messenger app are only open to registrations from people aged 13 and over. However, the new move will open up use of the network to those under 13.
The company have pitched Messenger Kids as a way for children to communicate with family as well as friends, with parents getting complete control over what their offspring see.
The app must be set up by parents who then get the chance to approve what contacts their children have - allaying fears that youngsters might be chatting online with strangers.
The new program will also give Facebook the chance to enter into a consumer age range currently occupied by a small number of apps such as Snapchat.
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