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Designating obesity a disease may lead to better care
Decision expected to open door to better treatment
Houston doctors say a recent decision by the American Medical Association to designate obesity as a disease could improve treatment options for patients.
The policy change by the association, which represents more than 200,000 doctors and medical students, comes in the midst of a 20-year battle against rising obesity rates in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts have debated the issue for years, with many saying that obesity is the result of personal choices.
More than one-third of U.S. adults and about 12.5 million children and young people ages 2 to 19 are obese, government data shows.
"Recognizing obesity as a disease will help change the way the medical community tackles this complex issue that affects approximately one in three Americans," said association board member Dr. Patrice Harris in a written statement. "The (association) is committed to improving health outcomes and is working to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, which are often linked to obesity."
The association's declaration is expected to lead to payments for efforts of obesity prevention and treatment, doctors say. Currently, insurers typically don't cover weight-loss counseling or programs.
Dr. Willa Hsueh, director of Houston Methodist Diabetes and Metabolism Institute, said the association's decision could change the way patients get weight-management help from their doctors.
"The biggest problem has been there has been an increasing rate of obesity, but no ability to treat it," she said.
Hsueh said many patients want lifestyle, nutrition and exercise guidance, but insurers instead are more likely to pay for bariatric surgery, which might be necessary in some cases. Even after surgery, patients require lifestyle, nutrition and exercise counseling, she said.
Institute researchers, including Hseuh, are working on a vaccine that would reduce the strain on organs and organ systems related to obesity, allowing doctors to better treat obesity itself. They found that high-calorie diets cause fat cells to send false distress signals through certain proteins. The proteins indicate the fat cells are fighting off bacteria and viruses, although that isn't the case.
But the body's immune cells are tricked and they become inflamed. Fat-tissue inflammation contributes to development of Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.
"It's the excess fat that's causing this disease," Hseuh said. "The root is obesity. It's definitely a disease."
Dr. Erik Wilson agreed that obesity is a disease, saying the association's decision is long past due. Wilson is medical director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial Hermann at the Texas Medical Center. He also is chief of elective general surgery at University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Wilson said obesity causes physiological and metabolic changes that make it difficult for people to lose weight and keep it off. The condition is more complex and should be approached in that manner, rather than accusing patients of making poor choices and leaving them to fix themselves, he said.
"We need to go a long way from the blame game to figure out ways to treat it," he said. "If it's a disease, you have to treat it. We have been oversimplifying it. No one deserves to be fat."
Wilson's patient, Ashley Falco, considers food an addiction with which she still struggles. After years of dieting, Falco, 33, had bariatric surgery, which has helped her lose 95 pounds.
"It was the best decision I've made in my life," she said of her 2011 surgery. "I got tired of trying every diet. I needed something more drastic."
Falco, a second-grade teacher in the Dickinson Independent School District, said she wants to lose 10 more pounds and tone her body. She works with a trainer twice a week and is proud of her accomplishments.
"The hardest part is I try to eat right," said Falco, who turns to exercise to fight food cravings. "I'm living a healthy lifestyle. I'm staying healthy and keeping the weight off."


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In the life of a quilter one gets very used to the reactions of people when you give them a quilt. They are either blase about it and you wonder why you bothered OR they are blown away by your kindness, let alone the awesomeness of the quilt itself. But very rarely does the quilter get to be on the other side of that relationship.
I've been there once before, when my SIL gave The Monster's baby quilt. It's pretty cool (the feeling and the quilt).
At Quilt Market, however, I got that feeling twice. And even though I'm friends with quilters I hardly expected it. To be fair, the quilts weren't for me. They are Nikolai's quilts.
We kept trying to get a picture of Rashida with Nicky. It turns out someone was always crying...
Then, on our last night together Amanda and I retreated to the hotel room. We sat chatting as I nursed the baby and we signed bookplates. After the energy and crowds of Market it was nice to finally have some time to reflect and be together. It was, after all, only the second time we'd been together. And she presented Nikolai with an awesome quilt. She knows me so well that the design was perfect, beyond it being a slab quilt. In writing the book we always pushed each other and always responded. Maybe she didn't mean the symbolism, but she put purple in it and it is all solids. That accounts for one push from me and one from her.
And now, my beautiful crazy boy has some gorgeous love to cuddle with that come from dear friends. He's got no choice, that kid, he's the son of a quilter, surrounded by quilters, and buried in quilts.

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FY 2014 Budget
Return on Investment
Travel Log
Funding Opportunities
Arts Education
Let's Get Cooking!
Quote to Note
Upcoming Events
FY 2014 Budget
On April 10, President Obama sent Congress his annual budget request, presenting his plan to invest in the true engine of America's economic growth: a rising and thriving middle class. He also addressed the press in the Rose Garden, noting that, while our economy is poised for progress, we need to be smarter about our priorities as a nation. "To help workers earn the skills they need to fill [good] jobs, we'll work with states to make high-quality preschool available to every child across America," he said. "And, we're going to pay for it by raising taxes on tobacco products that harm our young people.... We'll reform our high schools and job training programs to equip more Americans with the skills they need to compete in the 21st century economy. We'll help more middle class families afford the rising cost of college. And, to make sure hard work is rewarded, we'll build new ladders of opportunity into the middle class for anybody willing to work hard to climb them. We'll partner with 20 of our communities hit hardest by the recession, to help them improve housing, and education, and business investment."
The President is requesting $71.2 billion in discretionary funding for the U.S. Department of Education, an increase of $3.1 billionor 4.5%over the Fiscal Year 2013 pre-sequester level. "We must continue to build on the reforms already transforming classrooms across the country," Secretary Duncan stated. "Strategic investments in our educational system will not only provide more opportunities for millions of Americans, but they will also strengthen our nation's workforce."
The cornerstone of the President's education investments is expanding high-quality early learning opportunities to all four-year-olds from low- and moderate-income families. Studies show these children have less access to high-quality early education and are less likely to enter school prepared for successcreating an educational opportunity gap that can shadow them for the rest of their lives. The Preschool for All proposal would invest $75 billion over 10 years in separate, fully offset mandatory funding to create new partnerships with states and provide high-quality preschool to more communities. The proposal also provides $750 million in discretionary funding to help states strengthen their early learning systems and prepare to expand access to high-quality preschool.
Including Preschool for All, the President's budget is targeted to strengthen the education pipeline from cradle to career, including:
- furthering the K-12 reform agenda by investing in school turnaround efforts, STEM programs, and teachers and leaders, as well as increasing investments in what works;
- redesigning the high school experience and increasing the career readiness of high school students and adult learners;
- making college more affordable and improving quality by incentivizing states and institutions to do their part in controlling costs and providing value;
- keeping schools and communities safe through an Administration-wide plan to protect children and neighborhoods from gun violence; and
- providing ladders of opportunity to the middle class, through a robust Promise Neighborhoods program and investments in low-income communities.
Want to dig deeper? Among the helpful resources online are a press release, blog posts (here and here), the budget summary, and fact sheets on cross-cutting issues. Furthermore, one can view video from the Department's budget briefing for associations and listen to the Department's press call.
Return on Investment
On April 11, Secretary Duncan testified on the Administration's continued investments in education before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. "The big takeaway message here is that education is more than a set of numbers on the ledger line," he stressed. "Education is not just an expenseit's an investment. In fact, it is one of the most critical investments in the future that we, as a nation, can make. America cannot win the race for the future without investing in education...." The Secretary sketched out some important progress made during the President's first term, highlighted urgent educational challenges that remain, and talked about the ROIthe return on investment in education spendingwith special emphasis on the President's pre-school plan. He also summarized other core elements of the President's 2014 education budget.
Travel Log
Secretary Duncan traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, last week (recap here and here) for a series of events to spotlight state and local education reform efforts. First, he joined Governor Bill Haslam and Knox County Schools Superintendent James McIntyre at West High School, visiting classrooms and participating in a roundtable discussion on initiatives that have increased student performance. He emphasized President Obama's challenge to redesign America's high schools so they better equip students for college and career success. Next, he delivered remarks about Tennessee's rapid progress and urgent challenges at the University of Tennessee's Howard Baker Center for Public Policy. During his speech, he detailed the President's proposals to expand early learning opportunities. Then, he joined a group of teachers at Ritta Elementary School for an honest conversation about a range of issues.
Also, this week, the Secretary and National PTA President Betsy Landers hosted a school safety town hall at Loch Raven High School in Baltimore, Maryland.
Funding Opportunities
The Department is currently seeking applications for the Advanced Placement (AP) Test Free Program and the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program . The AP Test Free Program awards grants to states to enable them to pay all or a portion of AP test fees on behalf of low-income students. Applications are due June 3. The Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program, which awards four types of grants, is designed to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers. Applications are due May 31.
Also, the Secretary announced that 13 more states will receive funding to turn around persistently lowest-achieving schools under the School Improvement Grants (SIG) Program. Awards are being made on a rolling basis. To date, 34 states have been approved to receive SIG funding.
Arts Education
Director of Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs Monique Chism was on a panel on "Embracing Arts Education Strategies to Achieve Title I Goals" at the recent Arts Education Partnership National Forum. Research demonstrates the value of certain kinds of arts programs to achieving the goals of the federal Title I program to support the achievement of students from low-income families. Yet, despite this evidence and statements from Secretary Duncan that Title I funds may be appropriately used for arts education, schools and school districts are often reluctant to do so. The panel specifically discussed efforts in Arizona and California to connect advocacy, policy, and research to embrace rigorous arts education programs.
Also, a public webinar on April 17 (2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time) hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will look at how federal agencies are using arts education to foster the well-being of the youngest populations.
Let's Get Cooking!
First Lady Michele Obama is again challenging America's most creative junior chefs to put their talents to good use and whip up delicious lunchtime recipes. The second "Healthy Lunchtime Challenge and Kids' State Dinner" invites children ages 8-12 and their parents or guardians to create and submit an original lunch recipe that is healthy, affordable, and tasty. Recipes must adhere to the guidance that supports the Department of Agriculture's MyPlate. Recipes must also represent each of the food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy foods, with fruits and vegetables making up roughly half of the plate or recipe. Fifty-six children and their parent/guardianone pair from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territorieswill be flown to Washington, D.C., to attend a Kids' State Dinner at the White House, where a selection of the winning recipes will be served. Recipes may be submitted online through May 12.
Quote to Note
"Contrary to what you may heard, the President's [Preschool for All] plan would not be a new federal entitlement program. States would use federal funds to create or expand high-quality preschool programs in partnership with school-based and community providers. States would provide an increasing match for the program, and every cent of the $75 billion provided by the federal government would be paid for by increases in taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. Our theory of action in expanding high-quality preschool is going to be the same as it was in the first term. The federal role is to support and partner with states, incentivize innovation, and help identify what works to strengthen education and accelerate achievement.... The Department should set a high bar for quality in preschool programs, but it should leave it up to state and local leaders to choose the best means for reaching that bar."
|Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (4/11/13), testifying on the President's FY 2014 budget request
Upcoming Events
Later today, at 4:00 p.m. ET, Secretary Duncan and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will host a conference call on the Administration's commitment to early learning. Then, on April 19, at 12:30 p.m. ET, senior staff from both agencies will host an in-person briefing to delve deeper into the plan. The briefing will also be live streamed. Register here for the call and/or the briefing.
The 568 semifinalists for the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program will be announced on April 15. The 141 Scholars will be announced the first full week of May and invited to Washington, D.C., for recognition events in June.
On Earth Day (April 22), the Department will broadcast live on its USTREAM channel the announcement of 2013 U.S. Department of Education-Green Ribbon Schools Award winners, as well as post all nomination packages and release a highlights document. This cohort will include the first District Sustainability Award honorees. (Note: National Environmental Education Week is April 14-20, and National Park Week is April 20-28.)
On April 24, in a live webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET, the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) will release the results of a new National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report on economics. The report will explore how twelfth-grade students' economic literacy has progressed during a period of global financial change and how well students know and apply the concepts of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international trade in real world contexts.
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Today I recieved a glossy, Christ-tard pamphlet about Dale Pollett's "exciting new lecture series," THE TIME OF THE BEAST. It is a World of Prophecy Bible Seminar! Never heard of Dale Pollett? Don't worry not many really have. He is a Geensboro, NC Adventist who has decided to send me his advertisement for his "making the book of revelation make sence" (thier words not mine) seminar this weekend. Seeing how I just love torturing myself I have decided to show up for the 'Seminar' this Friday, that and I just love any opportunity to receive free shit from the nuts (on arrival a free "gift" of the book "The Passion of Love", $9.95 marked down book on the life/teaching of Jesus).
I don't plan on starting any shit or disturbing thier rights to organize, but I do plan on calling them out thier bullshit conspiracy non-sense and will be bringing my copy of "The God Delusion" and bringing my iPod for easy drowning out of shitty music. I have attached the pics from the pamphlet for reviews and comments. If anyone has anymore suggestions for things I may bring up for topics or discussions for the after-crowd.
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Vinyl records are a sound purchase.
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Vinyls could become a billion pound industry,but are they up to scratch to withstand the digital revolution?Our reporter Zoe Thompson went to get the full spin.
Bad Luck or a Load of Muck? Friday the 13th
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Friday the 13th, unlucky or just a load of rubbish? Our reporter Sylvia Kusnierz met Hastings local witch, Kev, to find out more...
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"All they do is read scripture and have giant, giant pictures of dead fetuses"
Paul Joseph Watson
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Time Magazine's Joel Stein courted controversy during a KLBJ 97.3 radio interview this morning when he joked that the number of placards he had seen at the RNC by people protesting against abortion made him want to stage a beauty pageant for dead fetuses.
Stein appeared as a guest on the Dudley and Bob Morning Show which is broadcast on KLBJ 97.3 FM, a sister station of KLBJ 590 AM, which carries the Alex Jones Show. Stein's comment occurs in the 2nd hour of the September 6 interview at about the 31 minute time mark.
After raving about Bill Clinton's DNC speech and describing himself as "far left," Stein was asked at which convention he had seen the "freakiest, craziest stuff."
"The conservative protesters, all they do is read the bible…all they do is read scripture and have giant, giant pictures of dead fetuses," Stein responded.
"I've seen so many bloody fetuses that I can literally tell good looking fetuses from ugly fetuses," Stein added, much to the amusement of the hosts.
Stein then suggested that the dead fetuses should be entered into a beauty pageant.
"I wanted to walk around and pick a "Miss Fetus," he remarked.
One of the hosts responded to Stein's outburst by commenting, "you're going to get us into trouble."
It's by no means the first time Stein has stoked controversy. In a 2008 L.A. Times column, he remarked that a poll showing only 22% of Americans believed Jews run Hollywood – down from 50% in 1964 – "just shows how dumb America has gotten. Jews totally run Hollywood."
Stein was not the only public figure to crack a crude joke about abortion in the context of the DNC. Actress Jenny Mollen was accused of making "vile" remarks after she tweeted, "Sorry I missed the #DNC . I was busy having a DNC." DNC is an acronym for "dilation and curettage," a gynecological procedure occasionally performed during abortions.
Paul Joseph Watson is the editor and writer for Prison Planet.com. He is the author of Order Out Of Chaos. Watson is also a regular fill-in host for The Alex Jones Show and Infowars Nightly News.


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Premier League: Best ever January signings - part ii
GiveMeFootball continues its run through the best signings in the January transfer window, with the next ten teams in the Barclays Premier (alphabetical) under the microscope.
If you missed part i, click here: www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/premier-league-best-ever-january-signings---part-i
So, do you agree with our next set of choices...
Newcastle United
Kevin Nolan (£4 million, Bolton Wanderers)
The tough-tackling midfielder arrived at St. James' Park in 2009 with a weight of expectation to keep the Toon in the top flight - a challenge which was failed.
However, his influence in an automatic return as Npower Championship winners can't be under-estimated, with Nolan sticking with the club through the tough times. He captained Newcastle to stability in the Barclays Premier League the following year before a shock exit to West Ham.
Norwich City
Dean Ashton (£3 million, Crewe)
At the time a club-record transfer fee, Ashton's one-year spell with the Canaries after signing in 2005 was a fairytale during the 28-year-old's injury hit career.
After making the step-up to the Premier League, the one-cap England international scored a handful of winners in the top flight, although failed to keep the Carrow Road outfit in the top flight.
But, after signing a new deal and committing to the club in the Championship, Nigel Worthington accepted a bid in the region of £7 million for the player in January 2006, but injury forced his retirement in 2009.
Fitz Hall (Undisclosed, Wigan Athletic)
Another club to have done minimal business of note in the month of January in the past, Hall gets the nod for his consistency when called upon for the Hoops after his switch from Wigan in 2008.
After a solid season-and-a-half for the side, he was out-of-favour and loaned out to Newcastle, who he helped gain promotion to the top flight. Neil Warnock's appointment led to an instant return to Loftus Road, where he went on to become club captain and help the side to their own promotion.
With nine Premier League appearances so far this season, he's certainly proved himself at the highest level.
Stoke City
Matthew Etherington (£2 million, West Ham United)
The Peterborough United starlet went to Spurs and then West Ham United, but after six years at Upton Park made the move to Stoke City for a reported £2 million.
His spell with the Hammers was impressive, but life at the Britannia Stadium has been even better, leading to calls for England recognition and helping the side into Europe via the FA Cup.
An ever-present for Tony Pulis since making the move to the Potteries, the player has also turned his life around personally following the move - he had suffered from a gambling addiction.
Phil Bardsley (£2 million, Manchester United)
The former Manchester United reserve team captain made only 16 appearances for the club in all competitions during five professional years at Old Trafford, and after five different loan spells joined Sunderland in 2008.
After an early impact, he fell down the pecking order at the Stadium of Light in the '09-'10 season, but came back the following season in fine form, penning a long-term deal with the club.
A firm favourite with the fans, he won the supporters' player of the year last season and has made 122 total appearances for the club.
Swansea City
Roberto Martinez (Free, Walsall)
Few could have imagined the impact the Spaniard would have in Wales after his free transfer arrival in 2003. He became club captain, helped the Swans avoid relegation that season and then played a crucial part in the club's promotion two years later.
After featuring less the following season, he left on a free transfer, but returned as manager in 2007 and helped the club to the second tier as League One champions. He left in the summer of '09, but paved the foundations for the club's current position and success.
Michael Dawson (Undisclosed, Nottingham Forest)
The England international centre back moved to White Hart Lane in 2005 after impressing for Nottingham Forest following his graduation from the club's youth team.
Once at Spurs, Dawson quickly became an integral part of the defence, and with Ledley King's injury track-record a regular feature under various managers. And, despite his own injury problems, Harry Redknapp handed the 28-year-old the captain's armband.
West Bromwich Albion
Youssouf Mulumbu (Loan, Paris Saint-Germain)
The Congolese international arrived at the Hawthorns on deadline day in 2009 with little known about him but a decent reputation from Ligue 1.
Injuries hampered his first spell in the Premier League, but Tony Mowbray had seen enough to sign the player for £175,000 in the summer. He went on to shine in the Championship under Roberto Di Matteo, and was one of the Baggies' shining lights in the top flight last season.
Wigan Athletic
Charles N'Zogbia (£6 million, Newcastle)
The French international winger spent two years with the Latics, building on his reputation from his time with the Toon and shining in the top flight.
During his two-and-a-half seasons at the club, the 25-year-old made 90 appearances in all competitions and was a stand-out performer under Steve Bruce and Roberto Martinez. He was sold to Aston Villa in the summer for a small profit at £9.5 million.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake (£1.5 million, Plymouth Argyle)
The Manchester United academy graduate moved to Plymouth in 2006, and after impressing with the Pilgrims moved to Molineux in 2008 when the club met his buy-out clause.
His impact was instant, scoring 25 goals in 39 league games as they secured promotion to the top flight. Whilst his impact has been less felt in the Premier League, he remains a potent striker and regularly features off the bench for Mick McCarthy.News Now - Sport News


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An Illinois couple has filed a class action suit against Apple for selling "fraudulent" iTunes gift cards. At issue is the language printed on some cards that reads, "Songs are 99�," and as we all all know, a variety of tracks on the iTunes Store are now sold for $1.29.
The couple alleges that such language constitutes deception and fraud on Apple's part, and that the gift cards end up being "worth less than what was represented" because some songs after April 7 of this year cost more than the 99� price. "At all pertinent times, in conjunction with the sale of iTunes gift cards, Defendant knowingly and fraudulently misrepresented, concealed, omitted, and/or suppressed the cost to purchase individual songs from its iTunes internet website," according to allegations filed in the Southern District Court of Illinois.
The pair seeks class action status for the suit, and asks for damages amounting to 30� per song purchased at $1.29 using an iTunes gift card containing the "fraudulent" phrase, as well as the all important punitive damages and attorneys' fees.
On the face of it, the two have a small point to make; not all songs on the iTunes store cost 99� anymore. Apple probably did not or could not recall every gift card ever distributed with the offending language—the couple noted that the gift cards offered as evidence were purchased at Walmart and Sam's Club, so who knows how long they have been in inventory. I checked a gift card I still have that was printed in 2008, and it makes no mention of individual pricing whatsoever.
Beyond that, however, the complaint ignores a number of relevant facts. It's important to note that the face value of the card is credited to the redeemer's account when the code on a gift card is entered at the iTunes Store. The fine print on the cards in question clearly state, "Download $XX worth of entertainment to enjoy on your Mac or Windows PC. And, of course, your iPod." Apple certainly keeps that promise.
Further, it should be noted that before Apple offered multiple pricing tiers for music tracks, those same gift card users could in fact get tracks substantially below 99� by buying an album, which are often (though not always) priced below the cost of buying all the tracks individually. Also before the pricing change, Apple originally offered iTunes Plus tracks for $1.29, though the price later went down to 99�.
Finally, even though a large number of tracks now cost $1.29—keep in mind, this came at the behest of record labels—the iTunes Store still offers millions of songs at 99� as well as a number of songs for just 69�. One could even argue that the files now have added value since all tracks are now sold without DRM. Perhaps the couple would think it would be fair then for Apple to be given back the amount of money it "lost" on tracks purchased with gift cards that should have cost 99�?
We here in Orbiting HQ feel like this suit borders on frivolous, and hope the lawsuit ends up being dismissed. Furthermore, we hope the couple that filed the case is punished by being forced to shop at Walmart and Sam's Club.
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- Those with PACER access can read the full complaint by searching for case number 3:09-cv-00479-WDS-DGW, Owens et al v. Apple, Inc.


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Dean Karen Green Honored by Agnes Scott CollegeKaren Green, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, was honored by her alma mater, Agnes Scott College, as a part of their Founders Day celebration on February 15, 2013.
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Recognized as one of "Five Women Who Shaped Agnes Scott," Green's work in the area of diversity and social justice for students, staff and faculty in higher education was highlighted in a talk on campus titled "First to Ride in the Front of the Bus." Green was the only African American and the only living honoree.
The 2013-2014 year marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Agnes Scott College. Many women will be honored in various ways throughout the upcoming year. The event on February 15 kicked off the year-long celebration.
"I was humbled and honored to be recognized for the work I did to make the college a better place for future students, staff and faculty," said Green. "When you engage in the work of changing institutional culture the twins, fear and resistance, can thwart meaningful efforts. It was the support of my allies that lifted me when I felt I couldn't fight another battle. I will be eternally grateful for their encouragement and partnership."
Green has been a member of the Muhlenberg community since 2006. She received her baccalaureate degree from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta in 1986, where the Karen Green Human Relations Award was created in her honor. She went on to earn her Masters of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1997.
She began her administrative career as a Resident Director at Spelman College, later served in the Admissions office at Agnes Scott, and subsequently became Director of Orientation, Residence Life and Student Activities at her alma mater before leaving Atlanta to accept the position of Director of Multicultural Affairs at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y.
She held additional leadership positions in student life at Agnes Scott, Emory, and Hamilton before assuming the position of Dean of Students at Wells College on September 11, 2001.
At Muhlenberg, she oversees more than 70 full-time employees and several departments. Athletics and recreation, campus safety, community service, Greek life, judicial affairs, residential services, student activities, the counseling center, the health center, student leadership and Seegers Union/campus events are under her supervision.


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Robert Feinstein announced today that he is leaving Ring Of Honor Inc.
and RF Video Inc.
"It is with deep regret that I step down as partner of Ring Of Honor Inc.
and President of RF Video Inc.," said Feinstein in a statement issued to
the media. "Due to recent allegations that have been lodged against me it
is in the best interest of both companies that until these allegations are
resolved that I step down to avoid tarnishing the excellent reputation that
has been built over the years of both companies."
A noted wrestling personality in Philadelphia, Feinstein was allegedly the
target of a media sting focusing on adults who cruise Internet chat rooms
attempting to contact underage individuals for sexual encounters. NBC 10
(WCAU-TV), a network affiliate in Philadelphia and Perverted-Justice.com
joined together on the "Group Media Bust". NBC 10 rented a decoy house
while Perverted-Justice.com worked chatrooms as underage individuals.
Adults who expressed interest in meeting the minors for sex were then
directed to the house where the NBC 10 film crew was waiting to catch them
on camera.
Perverted-Justice.com claims that a contributor ("Jay Alternative")
contacted the site asking for information on Ring Of Honor due to an
individual messaging him on a Philadelphia AOL gay chatroom who represented
himself as a wrestler. The conversations "Jay Alternative" had with the
"wrestler" ID'd as "RFWrestling", lasted two days and included two phone
calls. "Jay Alternative" protrayed himself as a 14-year-old boy.
NBC 10 aired a story last night showing a man who they
identified as Feinstein arriving at the set-up house and then leaving the
scene once a camera crew and a reporter confronted him. NBC 10 claims to have made the
identification based
on video analysis and the licence plate number on the car. NBC 10 did return SLAM! Wrestling's calls about the story but would only verify how they identified Feinstein.
At this time, no charges have been filed against Feinstein.
The Philadephia Inquirer also reports that residents in Newtown Township
where the target house was located have demanded that local authorities
investigate NBC 10's decision to operate the pedophile sting in their
town. The house in question is near an elementary school.
Police Chief Lee Hunter was quoted in the Inquirer as saying that the
station's actions were "highly dangerous,
totally unethical and immoral." Hunter told Inquirer reporter Marc Schogol
that the Delaware County District Attorney's office are probing the
case to see whether any criminal charges may apply. Some residents are
pondering civil legal action of their own if no criminal charges are
brought about in the case.
NBC 10 news director Chris Blackman has defended the station's actions. He
stated that the community was not identified in the report and that since the
sting is over, no more pedophiles would be lured there.
"The men that showed up were not random pedophiles - they came for specific
rendezvous with a fictitious 14-year-old boy or girl they'd established an
online relationship with," Blackman told The Inquirer. "They didn't show up
to prowl the neighborhood."
This is not the first time "Perverted-Justice.com" has been the centre of such a media storm or engaged in such stings with media outlets. Some law enforcement authorities in the U.S. have stated that the site does more harm than good. In some states, entrapment becomes a key issue in that authorities can respond to predators seeking sex with minors, but they themselves cannot initiate the offers or the case will be thrown out. Some have argued though that the site does good work in bringing the issue to the public's attention.
In a simular sting in Detroit, William Liczbinski, an investigator with the Wayne County Sheriff's Internet Crime Unit, told The Detroit Free Press in February that "We've read some of the chats that the Web site has done, and Wayne County prosecutors have told us that . . . it's unlikely they would sign an arrest warrant based on the techniques used by Perverted Justice."
In a public statement, Perverted-Justice.com maintained that their
investigation was not an indicment on the wrestling business as a whole.
"Perverted-Justice.com is not anti-wrestling in any form. This situation is
not a "black eye" on wrestling, or indicative of the average wrestler or
wrestling promoter," stated the site.
A spokesperson for Ring Of Honor Inc. and RF Video Inc. told
SLAM! Wrestling that all ROH events and everyday RF Video operations will
continue as normal.


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A Moment in History
On this very special day, the clothes are certainly more than just garments - they are an instant part of our social history. In 2009, Mrs. O wore an Isabel Toledo ensemble in a sunny lemongrass color that signaled newfound optimism. In 2012, the first lady's choice is symbolic in a different sense. Designed by Thom Browne, the 2012 recipient of the National Design Award in Fashion Design, this choice seems to honor the craft and artistry of fashion as a whole.
Per the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: "Thom Browne's meticulous aesthetic is rooted in an American sensibility evocative of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Browne opened his doors in the fall of 2001, offering bespoke tailored clothing; he introduced ready-to-wear menswear in 2004 and womenswear in 2010."
From a White House official via the pool report: "The First Lady is wearing a navy Thom Browne coat and dress. The fabric was developed based on the style of man's silk tie. The belt and gloves she is wearing are from J.Crew and her earrings are designed by Cathy Waterman. She is also wearing Reed Krakoff boots. At the end of the Inaugural festivities, the outfit and accompanying accessories will go to the National Archives."
Update: Dr. Biden wears a Lela Rose silk bow coat per Eric Wilson of the New York Times.


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NEW DELHI, INDIA - AUGUST 18: Actor Nafisa Ali during a launch of businesswoman Priti Paul's debut book, that aims at teaching alphabet in an Indian way, at French Embassy, on August 18, 2017 in New Delhi, India. The canvases, hand-painted by Bollywood artists, are part of the book. The launch was followed by a cultural dance performance. (Photo by Prabhas Roy/Hindustan Times )
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Drive-thru Flu Vaccination Clinic
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive. The vaccine is available in both the injectable (shot) and nasal spray. Cost is $25. A high dose vaccine is available for people ages 65 and older. Cost is $40 per dose. For information, call the health department at 356-2441.
Latin Cardio
8 p.m. Sept. 29, Come move, shake, and sweat off the pounds in our Latin cardio class.! Learn how to move like they do on "Dancing With the Stars" while you lose weight. $15/person and $20/couple. All Ages. For information, call 912-335-3335 or go to savannahballroomdancing.com.
Kroger Offers Free Health Screenings
By appointment, Kroger, 318 Mall Blvd. Free health screenings include counseling by a trained Kroger pharmacist in addition to receiving screenings for blood glucose, blood pressure, body mass index and lipid panel which includes total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. To receive these services, customers must schedule an appointment by calling 877-444-9689.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Connection
1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. This discussion and support group is intended for anyone with a mental health diagnosis. For information, call 912-353-7143.
Sarcoidosis Support Group
12-1 p.m. meets quarterly, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. This group is intended for those suffering from sarcoidosis as well as family members and loved ones who are impacted by the disease. For infromation, call Leamon Johnston, 912-819-8516.
Farmer's market opens in Cuyler-Brownville
9 a.m.-2 p.m. First Wednesday after the third of the month, St. Mary's Community Center, 812 W. 36th St. The farmer's market that brings produce each week to St. Joseph's and Candler hospitals is expanding into the Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood. St. Mary's Community Center is a community outreach initiative of St. Joseph's/Candler, serving many individuals and families from Savannah's poorest census tracts.
Fertility Yoga
6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. The class prepares the body for pregnancy when many physical and emotional changes take place. Classes are taught in a six-week session. Ann Carroll is the instructor. Cost: $100. For information, call 912-704-7650, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Childbirth Preparation
6-8 p.m. Last Wednesdays, 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Couples will leave this class with tools to help facilitate a natural labor, a faster delivery, and a variety of hands-on comfort measures. The instructors are Ann Carroll and Joyce Ann Leaf. Cost: $100. For information, call Ann Carroll, 912-704-7650 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Transplant Advocacy Group
7 p.m. Second Tuesday (March, June, September and December), Savannah LifeLink office, 14B Chatham Center South. For information, call Tracy Ide, 912-341-0000 or 800-365-2066.
Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:10 p.m. Thursdays, FitnessOne, Memorial University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. This yoga class is for people with cancer and cancer survivors. Learn to increase your strength and flexibility and improve your overall well-being. Free of charge for those with cancer. For information, call 912-350-9031.
Effingham County Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
6:30 p.m. Second Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 155 Goshen Road, Rincon. This group is open to family caregivers. It provides education and support. No Reservations needed. For information, call 1-800-272-3900.
American Cancer Society
The organization's Reach to Recovery program helps breast cancer patients deal with their situations. Volunteer breast cancer survivors act as role models to breast cancer patients by sharing their personal experiences and providing them the opportunity to express and verbalize their own feelings and fears. Reach to Recovery is a free peer support program. For information, call 800-227-2345.
Professional Puppet Shows
St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center now presents professional puppet shows for schools, day care programs, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. The puppet shows provide educational entertainment using original scripts and songs. Performances can be booked through the center, located at 1910 Abercorn St. All puppet shows take place at the center. Call 912-447-6605.
St. Joseph's/Candler Center for Wellbeing
9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The program offers massage therapy and acupuncture sessions. For information, call 912-819-6463.
Alzheimer's Association Support Group
10:30-noon every first Monday of the month, Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. People providing care for people with dementia-causing illnesses are encouraged to attend. For information, call 912-920-2231 or go to alz.org/georgia.
The 'Man to Man' Prostate Cancer Support Group
6 p.m. Every second Wednesday, Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive. For information, call 912-355-5196.
Parkinson Support Group
5 p.m. Every first Thursday, except December, Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. For information, call 912-355-6347 or 912-238-4666.
Blood Pressure Screenings
St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St.
• 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday
• 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday
For information, call 912-447-6605.
Tai Chi
St. Joseph's/Candler's Center for WellBeing, 5356 Reynolds St.
• 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Monday and Friday
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
For information, call 912-819-6463
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Support Group
5-6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Summit Cancer Care Office, 4700 Waters Ave. This educational and support group is for individuals with blood related cancers and their loved ones. For information, call 912-350-7845.
SmartSenior Blood Pressure Screenings
10 a.m.-noon every Monday, SmartSenior Office, 8 Medical Arts Center. St. Joseph's/Candler SmartSenior program is offering blood pressure screenings. No appointment necessary. For information, call 912-352-4405.
Teens Nurturing Teens Support Group
3 p.m. Third Sunday, Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive. This group is for teens that have a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. For more information, call 912-819-5704.
Hatha Yoga Classes
5:30-6:30 p.m. Every Monday and Wednesday, St. Joseph's/Candler Center for WellBeing, 5356 Reynolds St. Call 912-819-6463, for information and to register.
Cancer Support Group
11 a.m.-noon every first Wednesday, Nancy N. & J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Candler St. For information, call 912-819-8784.
Pilates classes
6-7 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday, St. Joseph's/Candler Center for WellBeing, 5356 Reynolds St, Suite 120. This exercise program strengthens and revitalizes without building bulk. To pre-register, call 912-819-6463.
"Live Stronger, Live Smart" Cancer Exercise Program
Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. This program is designed to help people tolerate cancer treatment and regain the best possible physical fitness after treatment, as well as improve emotional and mental health. Cost: $75 for the One-on-One Program (assessment and instruction), $20 for a 30-minute session, $160 for 10 sessions of 30 minutes, $35 for a one-hour session, or $300 for 10 one-hour sessions. For information, call 912-819-6463.
Case Management Program
St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center is offering a Case Management Program that provides client assessments and referral services that helps individuals obtain health care and medical assistance, indigent services, housing and other social services. For information, call 912-447-6605.
American Red Cross
You can give blood 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Donor Center at 25 Tibet Ave. The donor center will be open the first and third Sunday of each month from 1-5 p.m. for Platelet and whole blood donations. Call 912-961-5758.
The Blood Alliance
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Market Walk 7135 Hodgson Memorial Drive
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. For information, call 912-355-0271.
Dial A Hearing Screening Test
Offers free hearing tests by dialing 800-222-3277 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The test is an FDA market approved automated hearing screening test. The caller should be in a perfectly quiet room using a corded telephone with paper and pencil. The telephone test is being offered as a public service to the Savannah community and surrounding areas to help promote better hearing health.
Stroke Support Group
4-5:30 p.m. Third Thursday of each month, Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 West Ridge Rd, Skidaway Island. For information, call 912-598-1766 or 912-598-7047.
The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center
9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursdays, 1206 E. 66th St, Savannah. Offers free speech and hearing screenings. For information, call 912-355-4601.
Living Smart Fitness Club
5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. The class provides nutritional education and an exercise program to encourage lifestyle changes. For information, call 912-447-6605.
Crohn's & Colitis Support Group
6:30-7:30 p.m. Third Tuesday, Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. The meeting is for patients, parents, friends, family and caregivers of individuals living with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Blake Weinberger and Darcy Racoff will be the facilitators. For information, call 404-982-0616 or go to ccfa.org/chapters/georgia/#groups.
Kidz Fitness
5-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Candler Wellness Center, 5353 Reynolds St. This ongoing aerobic fitness class targets children ages 6-13 with weight concerns. Children must be members of the Candler Wellness Center. For information, call 912-819-8800.
The Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association
10:30-noon, Fourth Saturday, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. For information, call 912-920-3862 or 912-927-8332.
Living Smart Fitness Club
6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, John S. Delaware Center, 1815 Lincoln St. The class provides nutritional education and an exercise program to encourage lifestyle changes. For information, call 912-447-6605.
Alzheimer's Association Support Group
10 a.m. second Monday, Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Senior Citizens, Inc. offers a monthly support group for Caregivers. For information, call 912-236-0363 or go to seniorcitizens-inc.org.
The Fibromyalgia Support Group
5:30-6:30 p.m. second Thursday, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds St. For information, call Patsy Wallace, 912-819-6743.
Pregnancy Yoga
6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Come to pre-natal yoga and prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor and delivery. Classes are taught in a six-week session. The instructor is Ann Carroll. Cost: $100. For information, call 912-704-7650, or email@example.com.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
The Community Cardiovascular Council offers free blood pressure checks 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at its clinic, 1900 Abercorn St. No appointment necessary. For information, call 912-232-6624.
First Steps Program
St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking volunteers from the community for its First Steps Program. This program assists new mothers with support, parenting education and community referral. Training sessions will be provided. Call 912-819-6910.
Free Primary Health Care
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, St. Mary's Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. The primary care center is available to those without health insurance. For eligibility requirements and to make an appointment, call 912-443-9409.
LD AD/HD Parent Support Group
6-7:30 p.m. fourth Monday, Savannah Educational Consultants, 149 Habersham St. The support group provides a forum for sharing and learning through open discussions and presentations on topics that participants select to help them manage and deal with the challenges and issues facing their children and families. For information, call Laurel Brady, 912-659-4687 or email email@example.com or go to savannaheducationalconsultants.com.
Kidney transplant support group
5 p.m. second Tuesday, Hoskins Center, Memorial University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Piedmont Transplant Services' group sessions will feature information on kidney transplant topics, video and audio material, speakers and refreshments. For information, call Ann Hartfield, 912-350-9915.
Overeaters Anonymous
A non-profit support group of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope in the battle against compulsive overeating. No fees.
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday, Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.
• 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.
For information, call 912-844-4524 or go to oa.org.
Infant and Child CPR/Safety in the Home
6:30 p.m. first and third Monday. Candler Professional Building, Room 508, 5353 Reynolds St. The class is for new and expectant parents. Cost: $10; $15 couple. Call CareCall at 912-819-3368 or 800-501-4054 or go to sjchs.org for information and to register.
Tea & Tour
1-2:30 p.m. first Sunday, Mary Telfair Women's Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. This tour is for expectant mothers and guests. Free. For information, call CareCall at 912-819-3368 or 800-501-4054 or go to sjchs.org for more information and to register.
Breastfeeding Class
1-3 p.m. first Saturday, Mary Telfair Women's Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. The class is taught by a certified lactation consultant and the material covered will be about the advantages of breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques for expectant parents. Cost is $25. For information, call 912-819-3368 or 800-501-4054.
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group
7 p.m. every second Tuesday, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The group welcomes anyone suffering with this disorder, family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it. For information, call Martyn Hills, 912-651-4094 or 912-398-8877.
Sibling Awareness Class
9 a.m. every first Saturday, Mary Telfair Women's Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. The class is recommended for children, ages 2 and a half and older to adjust to their new role as a big brother or big sister. For information, call CareCall, 912-819-3368 or 800-501-4054 or go to sjchs.org.
ADVANCE, Acquired Brain Injury Support Group
5:45 p.m. second Thursday. 7220 Sallie Mood Dr. This group is for people who have survived a brain injury and their caregivers. For information, call program director Miki Smith, at 912-354-6611, ext. 133.
Lung Cancer Support Group
5-6 p.m. every fourth Thursday, second floor of the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 5353 Reynolds St. The group will meet in the conference center for their monthly meeting. Call 912-819-2277.
Sickle Cell Anemia Support Group
3 p.m. every third Tuesday, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. For information, call Patsy Wallace, 912-819-6743.
Al-Anon Family Groups
The Savannah Area Al-Anon group has several groups that meet Monday-Saturday, in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Statesboro and Swainsboro. For information 912-598-9860 for meeting times and places, additional community resources and more or go to alanonsavannah.org.
Hospice Savannah's Full Circle
• 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Adults and children ages 6-17.
• 11-12:30 p.m. Thursday. Spouse/life partner loss.
450 Mall Blvd, Suite H. Full Circle provides bereavement groups for anyone in the community who has lost someone to death.
For information, call 912-303-9442.
Hospice Savannah's
Grief and Loss Center provides bereavement groups for anyone in the community who lost someone to death. Groups are also available for children ages 6-18. Each session takes place at the Center, 450 Mall Blvd. Suite H. Groups meet from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Pre-registration is required each week. To register or for more information, call 912-629-1095.
• Grief 101: Seven-week educational/support group that offers support and tools to learn to live with loss.
• Transition Group: Small facilitated group for those waiting to get into 101 or those who need additional support after completing 101.
• Grief Support Network: Open peer-facilitated group for those who would like a group with less structure. Youth Groups offer support and tools utilizing play and activity to learn to deal with loss. Youth ages 6-12 meet 4:45-5:45 p.m. Wednesdays and teens meet 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Pre-registration is required each week. To register or for more information, call 912-629-1096.
Habitat for Humanity Women Build Project
The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center is partnering with LibLines Inc., Lowes, and Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need. The home will be built primarily by women celebrating survivorship. Women who have survived cancer, provided care for somebody with cancer, or been touched by the disease in some way are encouraged to participate. Call 912-350-7845.
Grief Support Groups
7 p.m. every Tuesday, Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 450 Mall Boulevard. The seven-week support groups for children and adults are offered by the bereavement counselors of Full Circle. A complementary community service of Hospice Savannah. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 912-303-9442 or go to hospicesavannahhelps.org.


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Yard Master has been developed specifically to cover thick and fast, drying to a diamond-hard satin finish across a color range reminiscent of classic American spray-paint brands. The first release of Yard Master showcases a nostalgic range of 14 timeless colors that defined an era, remembered fondly but seldom available until now. If the line does as well as expected, we already have plans to double the size line as swiftly as possible.
Although it performs great on many surfaces, Yard Master prefers to live on steel. Constructed with rust inhibiting properties to help prevent corrosion on metal surfaces, the formula also contains UV resistant properties that will see a coat of paint maintain its youth under all weather conditions. Yard Master uses a special proprietary propellant that doesn't lose pressure in extreme cold and doesn't become too high-powered in extreme heat, giving you total control regardless of what mother nature throws out.


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Cookies Baking Recipes
Mandarin and Ginger Sandwich Cookies
Using the same sugar cookie dough I used for the pinwheel cookies, today I made mandarin and ginger flavored sandwich cookies. The flavor is repeated in the cream as well, and to give the treats a holiday vibe I topped them with green, red and white Christmas sprinkle toppings.
I know it's the holiday season when the citrus trees in our garden start producing copious amounts of fruit. I took some Chinese mandarins from the garden to make these cookies. They were so incredibly fragrant and sweet that after eating all the segments, I couldn't throw away the zest. I think they were put to good (and delicious) use!
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Cranberry Apple Pinwheel Cookies
After all the cranberry apple dishes I've made so far, I incorporated the same flavors and created pretty pinwheel cookies. The swirl is a lot easier to make than it seems. All you need is sugar cookie dough to roll around the filling. My choice for the filling was cranberry apple butter but you can use any other filling you like.
Don't get scared by the yield of this recipe! We're getting prepared for Christmas and make our logs of cookie dough in advance and store them in the freezer. They make great gifts, and the cookies are small and delicious, so they'll disappear very quickly.
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DALLAS –-(Ammoland.com)- Students who take their hunter safety course at www.hunter-ed.comwill benefit from the 14 new videos now featured in the curriculum.
"These new hunter safety videos are great learning tools that are also fun to watch," said Kurt Kalkomey, president of Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. "What makes them unique is they engage students with opportunities to explore and select the best options for staying safe while hunting. This helps students develop true understanding rather than just memorizing the lesson."
The new hunter education videos feature a combination of professional actors, entertaining storylines and up-to-date scenarios that encourage learning. They cover topics such as tree stand hunting safety, firearms safety, hunting from a ground blind, effectiveness of blaze orange and more.
Youth leaders who teach hunter safety in the classroom can order the new videos on a menu-driven DVD. For pricing information and to place orders, email [email protected] or call 800-830-2268.
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LONDON (Reuters) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in London's Ecuadorian embassy for nearly six months, played down concerns about his health on Thursday, saying he enjoyed being at the centre of the legal and diplomatic storm.
Assange, 41, whose website angered the United States by releasing thousands of secret diplomatic cables, took sanctuary in Ecuador's embassy in June, jumping bail after exhausting appeals in British courts against extradition to Sweden for sexual assault allegations.
Ecuadorian officials have said the former computer hacker is suffering from a chronic lung ailment as a result of his long stay in the embassy.
Dressed in a dark suit and white shirt fastened with silver-coloured cufflinks in the shape of a 'W' and an 'L', Assange showed no outward sign of health problems.
"The confinement, the circumstances are obviously difficult," was all Assange would say when questioned about his health by Reuters.
"I rather enjoy being swept away in the storm of it all. You only live once so it's important that we do something that is meaningful with our time," he said.
He is said to be living a cramped life inside the modest diplomatic mission. He eats mostly take-out food and uses a treadmill to burn off energy and a vitamin D lamp to make up for the lack of sunlight.
The whistleblower said he has used his time at the embassy to focus on his work, including a book "Cypherpunks" in which he warns that the growing amount of personal data we store online could render society a "slave to the internet".
Speaking in a gilt-corniced conference room, accessed via an entrance hall decorated with a beaming portrait of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, Assange spoke vehemently about the dangers of cyber-surveillance by governments and private companies.
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London's V&A museum has teamed with Picturehouse Entertainment to screen a live cinema event around its David Bowie exhibition.
David Bowie Is Happening Now will screen on August 13, directed by Hamish Hamilton who directed live TV coverage of the opening and closing ceremonies at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be produced by UK indie Done & Dusted.
The event will be distributed to more than 200 cinemas across the UK by Picturehouse Entertainment.
It will mark the end of the exhibition that opened in March and sold more than 67,000 advance tickets – exceeding pre-sales for any other V&A exhibition in its 150-year history.
The exhibition, featuring around 300 objects from the musician's archive, has already been seen by nearly 200,000 visitors.
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'They called themselves 'the club of the like-minded,' " quipped preacher and abolitionist James Freeman Clarke. "I suppose because no two ... thought alike."
Annie Russell Marble, who had once lived as one of their numbers, was rather more tart about the American Transcendentalists. They were, she sniped, "a race who dove into the infinite, soared into the illimitable, and never paid cash." Today, it's as easy to poke fun at the Transcendentalists as it is to be mystified by them. A basic American education generally includes at least a bit of exposure (Thoreau's "Walden" and Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance" show up somewhere while studying the 19th century) but that doesn't necessarily translate into any real understanding of Transcendental thought.
Emerson and Thoreau are revered as great thinkers, but as a whole, what many remember about the group is that their various experiments with communal living floundered and their belief in human progress proved naive.
Into this breach steps Philip Gura, professor of American literature and culture at the University of North Carolina, with American Transcendentalism, a solid, informative, and readable history of the movement.
Gura is the first to agree that definitions of Transcendentalism are slippery, particularly as the movement grew up to become such a "many-headed Hydra." At its outset, in the 1830s, Gura says Transcendentalism coalesced around "a way of perceiving the world, centered on individual consciousness, rather than on external fact."
What this led to was an assertion of the rights of the soul of each individual to interpret life in its own way, or, Gura puts it, "another American Revolution, spiritual in nature and remarkably varied in its practical implications." From the start it appealed to some as a profound expression of idealism, while there were others for whom the movement was nothing but an outrageous form of egotism.
Gura does a good job of guiding the reader through the intellectual currents that shaped Transcendentalism (the intense Scriptural studies of the era, meeting up with European thinkers such as Coleridge, Swedenbourg, Fourier, and Goethe) and also of introducing the Transcendentalists themselves. This eclectic cast of characters includes everyone from the radical (Orestes A. Brownson) to the exotic (Margaret Fuller) to the eventually disillusioned (George Ripley) to the out-and-out eccentric (Bronson Alcott.)
The stories of these thinkers are intriguing, and Gura does a good job of conveying a sense of the intellectual electricity of the times. But there is also a current of sadness running through much of the book because, in the end, what Gura is writing is, in many ways, the story of a failure.
For the most part, the Transcendentalists could not live up to their own idealism. Reforming the human race proved a tougher job than they had imagined and the ongoing conflict in the US over slavery in the 1850s was deeply discouraging to many. The movement did live on into a later generation in the 1880s, but by then it had lost much of its spark.
It was also torn in half by a deep ideological rift. There were the Emersonians, who saw Transcendentalism as largely an individual experience, a type of reform that could only be achieved by going deep inside the individual. But for others, this was selfishness. Transcendentalism, was all about the brotherhood of the human family and needed to be expressed in active deeds for others.


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It took nine months and countless hours� research, but for the first time in 15 years city officials and staffers can glance at a map and see the municipal boundaries.
CRESTVIEW � It took nine months and countless hours� research, but for the first time in 15 years city officials and staffers can glance at a map and see the municipal boundaries.
The City Council last week unanimously accepted the updated map and approved having future updates added within 30 days of approved changes, such as annexations.
Teresa Gaillard, the Administrative Services Department�s mapping analyst and city planner, spearheaded the project to produce an accurate city map.
� � She went back and researched all the ordinances and everything,� City Clerk Betsy Roy said. �Now, going forward, she�ll be able to update the map without going through the council. Now it can be updated whenever there�s an annexation.�
City Attorney Jerry Miller expressed concern about the lack of an updated city map when he started work last spring. Last week he called failure to update the map a �ministerial deficiency.�
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From 2004 to 2010, Crestview had more than doubled its acreage, but updates to the previous map did not keep pace with the city�s growth, Roy said.
Land surveyor Kermit George produced Crestview�s last comprehensive map in 1998. It had been sporadically but not comprehensively updated since then, Roy stated in a meeting agenda brief.
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Twins Bounce Back to Defeat Orioles 6-1 on Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins put an end to their four game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Kevin Correia turned in a strong start for the Twins, going seven innings and allowing only one-run while striking out three.
Joe Mauer led the Twins on offense, going 3 for 4 with 4 RBIs in the contest. Mauer hit a three-run homer in the seventh, his second home run this season.
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Remember When Kelly Clarkson Finished Second on 'World Idol'?
When 'American Idol' copycat programs began enjoying success worldwide, someone thought it'd be a great idea to put the 11 individual country winners against each other for a one-day event called 'World Idol.' Kelly Clarkson -- season one 'Idol' winner -- was the U.S. representative, and she did very well, finishing second to Norway's Kurt Nilsen. Yes, that mop-topped boy on the right (who vaguely resembles Clay Aiken) is Nilsen.
Fox aired the show on Christmas Day in 2003 and the results show one week later. The problem was -- well, there were a few. You couldn't vote for a singer from your country, for one. Some countries even tried to make money off of the voting. Everyone had to sing in English, which was good for us, but bad for Alicja "Alex" Janosz of Poland -- and critics panned the show. Even Simon Cowell (the judge from America) criticized the idea, saying he hated it while accusing other judges of copying him.
Nilsen went on to enjoy a relatively successful career in Norway, where he is still a steady presence on the road and the radio. The gap-toothed singer will always be known as the ultimate 'Idol' underdog and the only 'World Idol' winner. Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson is enjoying massive success as a pop star -- and now, country crossover.


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Indian ISP Penalized For 'Overblocking' In Obeying Court Order To Try To Stop Infringement
from the damned-if-you-do... deptWe've written a couple of times about Indian ISPs overblocking websites in response to vague court orders to try to prevent copyright infringement of a particular film. The responses seemed like massive overkill, such as blocking complete access to certain sites -- including sites like Vimeo -- that have perfectly legitimate reasons for existing. It seems that this overkill may be coming back to haunt some ISPs. Airtel has now been penalized by a Consumer Forum in India for going too far with its blocks. Airtel was ordered to pay one of its customers 20,000 rupees (or about $360) for "deficiency in Internet service, thereby causing mental anguish to the complaintant."
The order said that Airtel misinterpreted the original court order, and couldn't justify its actions by hiding behind it.
"By misinterpreting the Madras High Court order, Airtel blocked entire websites. It is needless to say that the company's actions amount to deficiency in service as well as unfair trade practice," said the forum.Of course, the article goes on to note that there has been some confusion over what was originally asked to be blocked. The anti-piracy company, Copyright Labs, who asked for the block order, claimed that it had only asked for specific infringing URLs to be blocked, but a freedom of information request revealed that it had actually asked for blocking of entire websites.
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Rumsfeld: Out The Door
Earlier this year, eight retired generals, including former NATO commander Wesley Clark and the former head of U.S. Central Command Anthony Zinni, called on Rumsfeld to resign.
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President Bush announced Wednesday that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down from his post.
"The timing is right for new leadership at the Pentagon," Bush said at the White House Wednesday afternoon. Rumsfeld has been heavily criticized for his policies in Iraq, and exit polls taken during Tuesday's midterm election showed strong voter dissatisfaction -- 57 percent -- with the Iraq war.
"I recognize that many Americans voted last night to register their displeasure with the lack of progress being made" in Iraq, Bush said. Bush said he has "a series of thoughtful conversations" with Rumsfeld about the defense secretary's resignation.
Former CIA chief Robert Gates, who headed that agency from 1991 until 1993, will be nominated to take over as defense secretary, Bush said Wednesday. Gates is now president of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Rumsfeld, 74, has served as defense secretary since January 20, 2001, the beginning of Bush's first term. He also served as defense secretary under President Ford from 1975 to 1977.
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Bush also expressed support for U.S. military personnel. "Don't be doubtful. America will always support you," the president said. "Our nation is blessed to have men and women who volunteer to serve and are willing to risk their own lives for the safety of our fellow citizens."
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