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That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. How about an all suited-up pic?
Just installed some LEDs into my son's Ultraman mask tonight.
Anyone doing anything fun for Halloween this year?
I finished my Ram Man costume today. The main ingredients are a 4X t-shirt, a bucket and a floor mat. Not shown are black galoshes and green pants (no spring legs in the budget). I am skipping the axe because I will need one hand for drinks and the other for snacks, of course.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. How about an all suited-up pic?
Just installed some LEDs into my son's Ultraman mask tonight.
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My local comic book store is having a Halloween event where they're having free stuff and 20% collectible figures. And if you dress up in costume, you can get more free stuff.
I plan on being Finn from Adventure Time. It was either him, Batman, Indiana Jones, Skeletor, or Darth Vader, but since Finn was easier (and the cheapest), I went with him.
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im going to a party in Newport RI...at some Belle court Castle... i went last yer and it was a blast...open bar and goodies..not to mention all the great costumes!!! i cant wait!!!
I had originally wanted to be Ram-Man but couldn't really figure out what to do costume wise. I'm thinking about looking for a generic skeleton costume and finding a scythe (to paint green) and a purple cloak. Scareglow for the win!! But who knows, maybe I'll end up being something else. I was the Doctor last year but not many people understoo who I was (that costume went over better at HeroCon.)
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Cool looking Ram Man suit. We are still undecided, nothing like waiting until the last minute for us.
My costume should be pretty neat. I just need to cook some blue meth up when I get back in town on Friday
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i don't know how much celebrating i'm going to do. at the very least i'm going to my brother's house to give out candy and/or take my nephew trick-or-treating. and if that's all i do i'm cool with that, because in my mind the only thing better than celebrating halloween is teaching others about halloween. i think i have a little bit of makeup at home, so i may end up zombifying myself for the big day. if i dress up, i'll have to put on some old clothes and get them dirtied and bloodied.
one of my local comic shops has a fall sale the weekend following halloween, but anyone who dresses up can get in on the savings early. can't remember what they do when halloween is on a weekend. i know i'll find at least one or two trades worth picking up though.
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I went as Walter White, aka Heisenberg, from Breaking Bad. Girlfriend went as "Mama". I made some rock candy and hand out 'meth'.
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I have a 6mo. old lab female that whines in excitement when she anticipates things such as being let out of her crate or being fed.
She does not whine at the line waiting to be sent for a retrieve, thank goodness, and is not a hyper dog in any other way.
I have tried many things that have worked on other dogs in the past but I just can't seem to get through to her.
She is a smart dog otherwise, very obedient and a gung-ho retriever. We have started force fetch and she is catching on quickly.
When I have her on the "chain gang" waiting for her turn to run she will whine the whole time I am working other dogs even after she has already run.
i went a 2 week stretch about a month ago just leaving her on the chain while I worked other dogs and never letting her off. She never shut up once.
Yet I can chain her and a couple other dogs in my yard for 2 or 3 hours and she never makes a peep because there is no anticipation of maybe getting a retrieve.
Any ideas on how to curb this?
I do not use an E collar. I do have bark collars but they will not work on this whining.
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Ducker, I've been thinking on this a while. If she is staked out by herself does she whine? Can you take her back far enough to where she doesn't anticipate that she is going to get to run? I doubt that is possible if you're out training because there is generally only so much realestate. Thought is that if you can get her far enough way where she thinks she's not going to run, she'll relax and not whine. When or if there is such a distance you can watch from there for a while and then move up. If she whines move back immediately. I think she will come to the conclusion "on her own" that whinning doesn't get her where she wants to be.
I don't think the chain gang for 2 weeks worked because you could probably never get her to be quiet for any of the other working dogs and then be able to reward the behavior with a retrieve. Gut feel is that if you don't get this under control now, it will probably work it's way to the line as well. If I read between the lines, that is what your afraid of besides the irratation of the noise right now.
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Thanks for the response MM. Since I started ff with her, about 2 weeks ago, I have taken her with me almost every day to both my pattern field and to the areas I use for marking and other drills. I have left her staked out away from the other dogs while I work them and, when I am done for the session, I put her through a force fetch session on the tailgate of my truck before loading the dogs up and heading home. Since she is, understandably, not nearly as excited about this as she is about marking, her whining has decreased measurably. I also have put her on a completely different feeding and airing schedule from the rest of the kennel and this has helped with the screaming during feeding time because, I think, she finally understands that she is not getting fed with the rest of the dogs. About every 3-4 days I will suprise her and feed her with the rest of the pack.
i only hope that, once she is through force fetch and her regular training resumes, she will continue to keep quiet. If her noise level immediately starts to rise again I will try your sound advice.
Thanks again.
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I like the feeding idea. Nice!
When you resume marks with her, are you going to put her in with the rest of the gang right away or leave her staked out separately to start with?
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I'll leave her separate for the first several days and only throw her a couple marks while working on some OB. try to keep her excitement level down.
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I think that is wise. Sounds like you have a good plan!
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Hope so. She has come a long way in a couple weeks. hate to see her backslide.
Thanks again.
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We recently asked our Facebook "Likers": "If you were giving trip advice to someone coming to Sunriver for the first time, what is the ONE activity or attraction you would consider a "must-do" or "must-see"?
We had over 70 past Sunriver guests reply and these are the top 35 responses:
Biking the paved trails
Floating down the river
Horseback riding
Trip to Crater Lake
Big Eddie river rafting
Stargazing at the Observatory
Spa treatment
Take in the views from the meadow
Do the Paulina Plunge
Take a pony ride
Go on a cave tour
Canoe tour in the Cascade Lakes
Biking to Caldera Springs
Have drinks and appetizers in the Owl's Nest
Hike/bike to Benham Falls
Ice Cream at Goodies
Trout House dinner
Twin Lakes trip
Moonlight canoe tour
Drive the Cascades Lake Highway
Trip into Bend to tour the Deschutes Brewery
Kayaking the Deschutes
Fishing the lakes
Star watching from a hot tub
Ft. Funnigan
Slough Camp Float
Lava river cave tour
Glider ride
Inhale the fresh air and drink the tap water
Stargazing at the observatory
Chair lift to top of Mt. Bachelor
Drive to Paulina Peak
Attend the Sunriver Winefest
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50-year fears are panel's 1st focus
By CRAIG PITTMAN
Published January 23, 2007
A new commission studying the state's future has delivered its first report to Gov. Charlie Crist and the Legislature, and it's not lacking in ambition.
The Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida says the state needs to figure out how to deal with global warming, work toward weaning the state off foreign oil, research the state's long-term water supply and map out what environmentally sensitive land deserves to be preserved from development.
"I think we hit a couple of big issues," said the commission's executive director, Steve Seibert, a former Pinellas County commissioner who was secretary of the Department of Community Affairs.
Crist has been busy with the special session and has not had time to read and evaluate the report, spokeswoman Vivian Myrtetus said Monday.
The commission's members, selected by the governor and legislative leaders, are not known for being dreamers or utopians. The chairman is St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, and among the 15 members are developers, politicians and planners.
The commission's assignment from the Legislature is to envision what Florida should be like in 50 years, when the current population of 18-million could double, and produce a report every year on how the state can deal with the changes likely to occur by 2057.
The first report doesn't address such major issues as education, demographics or economic development "because we haven't gotten our arms around where to even start on those," Seibert said.
At the first of their six meetings, Seibert said, he asked the members, "What is the Florida that you fear in 50 years?"
That prompted them to talk about what they want to avoid - and focus on what the state's essential interests should be, he said. That includes recommending the state start figuring out where to get the water for 36-million residents, while reducing carbon emissions from cars, trucks and power plants that contribute to global warming.
Tackling the potential impact of global warming on Florida was one task that all the commissioners agreed would be necessary. A rise in sea level could wipe out the beaches that draw tourists, and higher global temperatures could spur an increase in hurricane intensity.
"If we did nothing else - and remember, we're supposed to look 50 years into the future - this is the one big 'X factor' we ought to know more about," Seibert said. "It would be irresponsible not to."
The commission's recommendation drew praise from Susan Glickman, Florida director of the Natural Resources Defense Council, who said the report will challenge state leaders "to take climate change as the sobering and serious issue it is."
The commission's discussion about things they want to avoid in the future also led to a recommendation to "identify Florida's most precious natural resources and develop a comprehensive Conservation Blueprint for the state."
That recommendation received praise from the new Department of Community Affairs secretary, Tom Pelham, who said it's essential to map out what natural resources the state wants to save, so growth can be directed elsewhere.
"Mapping always scares people to death," he said, noting that there could be private property rights concerns. "For that reason no one has really done it."
But when private citizens and businesses wipe out wetlands, dry out springs and damage other vital resources, he said, the public usually winds up paying the price - both in environmental degradation and in the price of restoring what was lost.
The state has already collected a lot of the data necessary for just such a map, Seibert said. It's just a matter of collating it and deciding what's most important.
"Wouldn't it be something," Seibert asked, "if data actually drove government policy?"
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Poached Shrimp in a Miso Broth with Cellophane Noodles
- For the Ichiban Dashi (Miso):
- 1/3 -ounce konbu (kelp), about 2 or 3 squares
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)
- For the Soup:
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons saikyo (sweet white miso)
- 2 tablespoons akamiso (brown miso)
- 3 tablespoons finely sliced scallions
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 pound cellophane noodles, reconstituted in warm water
- For the Ichiban Dashi (Miso):
DirectionsFor the Ichiban Dashi (Miso):
In a large saucepan, combine the konbu and water and heat over medium-low heat almost to the boiling point. Remove the konbu just before the mixture comes to a boil and discard. Add the bonito flakes and allow to steep for 10 seconds, or just until the mixture comes to a boil.
Turn off the heat and skim any foam that has come to the surface of the liquid. Allow the mixture to stand for 2 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard bonito flakes and return the dashi to the saucepan over low heat.
Add the mushrooms to the dashi and allow to steep over low heat until the mushrooms are softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, white and brown miso and scallions and combine well. Season the shrimp with the salt and white pepper, add to the soup and continue to cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide the noodles evenly among the bowls; pour the miso and shrimp over the noodles. Serve immediately.
Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2007
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text: Amy Tackitt currently serves as Program Coordinator of the NAU Community Music and Dance Academy as well as the Curry Summer Music Camp at NAU. She holds a BM in cello performance from the University of Michigan where she studied with Anthony Elliott, Erling Bengtsson, and Richard Aaron. Mrs. Tackitt has attended many summer festivals including Boston University's Tanglewood Institute, Eastern Music Festival where she was a concerto competition finalist, Brevard Music Festival as a chamber music fellow, Aspen Music Festival, and the National Repertory Orchestra. Mrs. Tackitt was a runner up for the librarian fellowship position with the New World Symphony and a finalist for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra cello section opening in 2009. She has played in many orchestras including the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, Plymouth Canton Symphony Orchestra, and Flint Symphony Orchestra, and worked as a mentor with the Detroit Civic Symphony Orchestra for two years, one of which included a tour to perform in Symphony Hall in Chicago. Prior to serving as Program Coordinator at NAU, Mrs. Tackitt was the Assistant Orchestra Librarian for the Houston Symphony in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Tackitt played in the cello section of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra for three seasons during which she served as chair of the orchestra committee for two years. In addition, she teaches privately through the NAU Community Music and Dance Academy and serves as the Administrator for the Major Orchestra Librarians' Association.


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Cottonwood library receives Bremer grant to help with renovation process
COTTONWOOD – The Cottonwood branch of the Marshall-Lyon County Library is gaining more space and a new look, and a recent grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation will be playing a big part in making it possible.
The city of Cottonwood announced this week that the library has received a $50,000 grant to help with ongoing renovations and expansions at the library.
"We're excited. It makes a huge difference," said Marshall-Lyon County Library Director Holly Martin Huffman.
Renovations for the Cottonwood library are something the city of Cottonwood had planned for some time, said Cottonwood Community Development Coordinator Charles Seipel. The building that used to hold the library and the Cottonwood municipal offices was too small for both entities and needed roofing work. In 2010, the city considered building a new municipal and library building, but that idea didn't come to pass, Seipel said.
When the city offices moved into a different space on Main Street, Seipel said there was an opportunity to make the roof repairs and expand the library.
"We knew we wanted to work with the Otto Bremer Foundation," he said. Seipel wrote the grant application that was accepted by the foundation.
In addition to the Foundation grant, the Cottonwood library is also making use of funds the Lyon County Board voted to contribute to area libraries in 2010. The Cottonwood, Minneota and Tracy public libraries received about $53,000 each, to be used for building improvements.
In addition to repairing the Cottonwood library's roof, the city of Cottonwood and the library have also been working with Denise Aamodt to design the library's new look, Seipel said. The renovations include a higher ceiling and new lighting, new carpet, fresh paint and new shelving. Out front, an awning completes the look.
The library renovation should be a good project all around, city and library officials said.
"The remodel allows the library to stay downtown, and it's less expensive than building a new library building," Seipel said.
With the municipal offices no longer in the building, the Cottonwood library location will have much more room for books, reading and work areas, as well as storage space. The renovations may also enhance the library's connection with the Cottonwood community and Lakeview School.
"An aesthetically pleasing space will generate more interest and afford more educational programming to take place," said Cottonwood Librarian Char Rekedal.
"It will be an inviting place," Martin Huffman said.
Cottonwood city officials said they hope the renovations will be completed later this summer.


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Trout stocking and its impact on different species
Brook trout (salvelinus fontinalis) were designated as the official New York state fish in 1975. Known as brookies, speckles, square tails or natives, they are emblematic of cold, clean, remote wilderness waters.
"Brook trout are the canary in the coal mine when it comes to water quality," said Gary Berti, Trout Unlimited's Eastern Brook Trout Campaign coordinator. "The presence of brook trout in a watershed indicates that water quality is excellent. Declining brook trout populations often provide early warning signs that the health of an entire stream, lake or river is at risk."
Recently, a piscatorial press release caught my eye, primarily due to its location of origin in Cortland, N.Y. However, it was the first few lines that really captured my interest. It read, "Brown trout introductions could hamper the conservation of declining native brook trout populations, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study."
The release explained that "brook and brown trout are valuable sport fish that co-exist in many parts of the world due to stocking introductions."
However, USGS researchers have recently determined that in New York, the direct interactions between the two species in competition for food have had a minor effect on the diminishing brook trout populations in comparison with human-induced habitat disturbances.
I already knew that from experience. Brookies prefer clean, cold, clear, oxygen-rich mountain waters, whereas browns are more tolerant of warmer, murky waters with diminished oxygen content.
Browns are to be found existing peacefully in water alongside both brook trout and rainbows, but browns are often disproportionately stocked in state waters.
The overstocking of browns is not intended to intentionally edge out the brookies. It is simply a by-product of production. Browns and rainbows are fairly easy to rear in the hatcheries. It is not so easy with brook trout.
The press release continued with an ominous tone as it noted the repeated stocking of brown trout in brook trout habitats could drastically decrease brook trout numbers.
"There is great potential for brown trout stocking to reduce native brook trout populations," said James McKenna, USGS scientist and lead author of the study. "But brown trout aren't necessarily causing the current brook trout declines, and managers may be able to develop sustainable scenarios to support both fisheries."
The USGS study reveals that human-induced degradation of the habitats of both species can affect the populations of either. Examples of stream degradation include unintentional barriers such as dams, culverts and similar obstructions that create barriers that interfere with upstream migration for spawning purposes, or limiting their access to cooler refuge pools.
However, because brook trout prefer forested watersheds, while brown trout can thrive in more agricultural environments, the degraded watersheds and/or elimination of forests may negatively impact brook trout more than browns.
Fisheries managers in New York have been rearing and stocking brown trout for more than a century in many rivers and streams in order to supplement natural reproduction.
Brook trout, on the other hand, have been declining within their native range for decades, due to a variety of factors, including acid deposition, competition with non-native species, diminished water quality and climate change.
Added to the mix are current concerns that the continued stocking of brown trout has exasperated these declines.
The full report was published in the North American Journal of Fisheries Management. The study's analysis indicates a greater abundance of brook trout in highly forested areas, while brown trout were found to be more abundant in – and tolerant of – areas with relatively high proportions of agriculture.
New York state contains large portions of the brook trout's native range, where both species are maintained by stocking and other management actions.
The researchers found evidence for the decline of brook trout in the presence of brown trout across many watersheds. Twenty-two percent of sampled reaches where both species were expected to occur contained only brown trout.
Brown trout are primarily a freshwater fish, although they have been known to adapt well to salt water, as have brook trout.
Browns have long been renowned for their fast growth rate, whether in streams, lakes or rivers. They are also voracious feeders that primarily target other fish, as well as insects and even mammals such as mice and lemmings.
Original distribution of the species is well documented in Europe, where the species were commonly known as German browns. They could also be found in of Ireland, Iceland, Sweden, Germany, France and Greece.
However, their global range of distribution was greatly expanded over the years and they have been introduced to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia in South America, as well as Madagascar, Malawi and Tanzania in Africa. In Asia, the fish has been introduced in India, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea and Nepal.
Aquaculture and fish stocking were the primary means of introducing brown trout to new regions following the development of aquaculture in 18th century Europe.
The advent of aquaculture introduced the practice of what has been termed "ecological imperialism" into European colonial areas. The process of transferring European plants, animals and microorganisms such as earthworms, was intended to make the New World more familiar to the Old World.
Many species native to the European continent were shipped abroad during this era of colonialism. This process was responsible for introducing brown trout into the English colonial areas of India, Australia, Nepal and New Zealand.
In 1864, brown trout were first introduced into New York through the Caledonia Fish Hatchery. Seth Greene, director of the first state fish Hatchery, was a proponent of stocking brown trout, as well as smallmouth bass. He
was responsible for introducing both species into Adirondack waters.
In 1883, the U.S. Fish Commission conducted the introduction of brown trout into the United States in Michigan where fish were released into the Pere Marquette River in the Northern area of the state.
Brown trout are better suited to live and grow in warmer waters than native species such as brook trout. Brown trout are also better able to adapt to changes in water temperature, which may prove to be a challenge in the current era of ongoing climate change.
Browns are a hardy fish that grow quickly and are able to withstand fishing pressure better than brook trout. While studies indicate juvenile brook trout often out-compete young brown trout, there is also evidence that brown trout can displace adult brook trout as competition for food and habitat changes over the lifetime of the fish.
New York has experienced significant declines in the brook trout populations, primarily in the Adirondack region where the scourge of acid rain in the 1970s resulted in numerous "dead" lakes and ponds.
Fortunately, many of these ponds have since been restored with native brook trout populations, and in many cases wild brook trout have returned to the streams.
It is interesting to note that despite the natural competition between brook trout and browns, the two species have been known to crossbreed in the wild. Although the chances of survival for such offspring are slim, the unique crossbreeds known as tiger trout have been discovered in several Adirondack waters, including the Chubb River in Lake Placid and the West Branch of the AuSable.
The handsome mix-breeds are known to be healthy fighters and fast growers. In addition to being naturally spawned, they are also reared in several state hatcheries for stocking purposes.
But when it's all said and done, they can keep their big browns and have all the tigers as well. I've always been perfectly content with just a brookie or two.
And remember, trout season begins in less than three months


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sorry, if this is a really stupid question, but there
According to the rails API, The new method let your @user inherit attributes from the User model (in other words, from your users table). This is to make sens to for e.g. @user.id or @user.login
And in the create method: @user = User.new(params[:user]) is creating the object @user by recopying which is an OOP concept (creating a user and filling its attributes from params[:user]).
(i'm not sure about all what i said !)
Its rails magic
User.new creates a new User object, but does not save it. It is used because of page refresh. If you do not use User.new then if you would enter something wrong and submit it, you would get an error for validation and your previous entry like name, e-mail etc. would not be there. User.new(params[:user]) saves the user object.
Last edited by Eric_Jardas (2007-04-15 12:58:21)
User.new(params[:user]) saves the user object.
Except you mean User.create(params[:user]) saves the user object.
Oh yeah..my mistake...actually what i wanted to write was:
@user = User.new(params[:user])
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Serving Size 1
Calories 238
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Sodium 596 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g
Protein 28.5 g
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Ingredients Measures
Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Yellow onion, chopped 1
Garlic cloves, minced 2
Chicken quarters, skin removed 2
Reduced-sodium chicken stock ½ cup
Juice of ½ lemon
Paprika ½ teaspoon
Dried ginger ½ teaspoon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Lemon zest 2 teaspoons
Parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon
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The community notebook is compiled by the OBSERVER staff. To send in an event or listing, e-mail us at editorial@observertoday or call us at 366-3000.
Silver Creek Clerk Office has extended Wednesday hours
The Silver Creek Village Clerk's Office will be open one hour later on Wednes-days for residents' convenience. New hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
The clerk's office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs-days and Fridays. For questions call 934-3240.
Attic and Seller Days June 7-9
It is time to remove clutter from your surroundings and create a new look. What a better way than a 20 Miles of Attic and Seller Days, June 7-9.
You may sign up at these locations: Fredonia Cham-ber of Commerce office, 25 Day St., Fredonia and the Book Nook, Dunkirk/Fre-donia Plaza.
The fee is $5 and you receive a listing on the map and two posters for your sale. You may list five specific items of interest for an additional $1, with a limit of 25 items. The deadline is May 31. Late registration is $7 with no guarantee of map listing
Letter carriers to hold annual food drive
in Dunkirk Saturday
On Saturday, City of Dunkirk Letter Carriers will again participate in a nationally acclaimed food drive. Place non-perishable food items in bags and leave them by the mailbox. Letter carriers will pick them up as they deliver the day's mail. All items collected go directly to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish to feed the hungry in the community, so donations stay local. All donations are appreciated.
Cassadaga Job Corps Academy to host
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The Cassadaga Job Corps Academy will host an informational session and tour on its campus at 8115 Glasgow Road, Cassadaga on Thursday at 10 a.m. The Corps provides training to begin a career in the healthcare and construction industries and GED classes to those in need of a diploma.
Training in certified nurse aide, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical are available as well as the advanced training for licensed practical nurse. The Academy will accept young adults, age 16-24, who are committed to a rigorous education and training program and are prepared to launch a career. Applicants can apply for on-center living or off center living, and all applicants will enroll on a full federal scholarship if accepted. Contact Mike Pietrkiewicz (595-4298 or firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information on income and other eligibility factors, and to reserve a spot for the upcoming tour. For more information ,visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.
Fredonia Cable Access committee meets Thursday evening
On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Fredonia Cable Access committee (Fredonia Time Warner channels 5 and 17) will discuss the final version the Cable Access contract, which expired in April 2013, along with new programming .
Residents interested in becoming committee members or submitting information for the Community Bulletin Board should contact the board at email@example.com. We meet in the community room in the basement of the Fredonia Village Hall.
John Hamels to appear on Senior Report
Senior Report with Reed Powers will have John Hamels as the guest on the May 11th television program. Hamels will discuss the Masons.
The live, call-in program airs from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday morning. Individuals may call 753-5225 during that time with questions, comments or a shout-out.
The program is rebroadcast each day at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for some communities. Reed Powers, host of Senior Report, has been producing the television program since 1995. The series highlights senior citizen club news for 15 minutes with the remainder of the hour-long program devoted to the featured guest. The guest is subject to change.
Senior Report is shown live on Saturday mornings on Time Warner cable systems covering the following communities: Brocton, Cas-sadaga, Chautauqua, Fredo-nia, Mayville, North Har-mony, Portland, Ripley, Sherman, Stockton and Westfield on Channel 5. In Dunkirk, Falconer, Forest-ville, Hanover, Irving, James-town, Lakewood and Silver Creek the program is on channel 19. The show originates at the Access Channel 5 studio in Mayville.
'Dialogues' to appear on Access Channel 5
"Dialogues" is the name of a half-hour television program produced by Mark Kiyak from SUNY Fredonia. Hosted by Tina Zboch, the program will feature guest John Hertlein. Hertlein served the Silver Creek School district for the past 18 years as high school principal and is now the superintendent of Brocton Central School.
The program will air on Access Channel 5 at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. each day beginning on May 11 with the last airing on May 17.
Access Channel 5 is available to cable viewers in the Mayville, Chautauqua, North Harmony, Sherman, Westfield and Portland areas.
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On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Valu Home Centers will hold a Com-munity Event Day. A local organization will be selling hot dogs and pop for a minimal donation. Other activities will also be included during the day.
Last year, more than $22,000 was raised chain wide to benefit various charitable organizations throughout Western and Central New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Lakeshore Humane Society Pet Adoption Day/Open House set
The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a Pet Adoption Day/Open House at its Adoption Center Saturday from noon to 4 p.m at 431 E. Chestnut Street, Dunkirk.
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Skip to comments.Zimmerman Prosecutor Angela Corey Criminally Indicted
Posted on 07/05/2013 11:05:51 PM PDT by bluecollarman
Florida State's Attorney Angela Corey has been indicted by a citizens' grand jury, convening in Ocala, Florida, over the alleged falsification of the arrest warrant and complaint that lead to George Zimmerman being charged with the second degree murder of African-American teenager Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida.
(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...
This not a lawful proceeding.
It is a citizen action having no authority in our judicial system.
Thanks, I was just about to ask, what is a citizens' grand jury?
Yep your right, I should have read closer...sorry. Sounded good to me though.
Why should she be immune from the justice of a vigilante?
Ya gotta love this.
Couple of things:
First, the author of this is Larry "Loser" Klayman. That makes it immediately suspect.
Second, this was promoted by PRN Newswire, the biggest news whoring outfit in the business. Somebody, Larry?, paid them to promote this claptrap.
Having said that, I do feel Ms. Corey is a charlatan and should be brought to justice.
Need pic of headache guy.
I remember Larry telling us that he would get the Clintons.
That was almost 20 years ago, and they're still running around free.
That's because it is essentially spam. But don't feel bad. You are not the first person to be taken in by this.
A "citizen's grand jury" is just a figment of someone's imagination. It has no validity, no power, no anything. It exists just to fool others.
A couple buddies and I could just as easily form a "citizen's United Nations", and then announce that we have redrawn the national boundaries in Europe.
Because it is spam. This sort of Larry Klayman "activism" helps no one.
A "citizens" grand jury? Are grand juries usually made up of aliens? If there is no response will a citizens arrest follow?
Thought the same thing until I read closer and was pointed out. Whether Zimmerman is guilty or not; we will probably never know given this appears to be a kangaroo court.
I remember Larry telling us that he would get the Clintons.
That was almost 20 years ago, and theyre still running around free.
Yep. I wish I now had the money I sent to Larry Klayman and his Judicial Watch.
Yeah, Larry doesn't have a very good record.
Maybe he can get Killary and keep her out of the 2016 race.
"This not a lawful proceeding. It is a citizen action having no authority in our judicial system."
Although I agree with the "findings" this reminds me of the several civilians who have attempted to "arrest" Dr. Kissinger or VP Dick Chaney. I read Cheny KO'd some guy who attempted to put Chaney in handcuffs. These citizen action groups are potentially dangerous to themselves and others. They're like the guy who liked to hit politicians in the face with a pie. Eventually, that guy will get killed because it's hard to know it's a political statement and not cover for an assasination.
Thank you. That really needed to be done.
"My crafted letter was fake, but it was authentic."
Since she's ugly one must assume she's a Democrat.
Angela Corey is a Republican...put there on Zimmerman case by GOP Gov. Rick Scott and AG Pam Bondi....
Sad what has become of the Florida GOP
The only question in my mind is how much money will Larry raise by this action?
In a related story, my HOA indicted the Tooth Fairy for unlawful soliciting.
The Federal Grand Jury is the 4th Branch of Government
It is very unfortunate to seee your ridicule of the notion of the citizen's grand jury. It is in fact one of the most important safeguards in self government used to resist tyrannical government. Apathetic citizens have allowed this power to be stolen from them since the late 19th Century. Previously and when the U.S. Constitution was enacted, Citizens had the power to remove corrupt government officials from office and punish criminals who had the protection of government officials by bringing an indictment through the grand jury system. This power was curtailed and subsequently removed by the class of politicians and lawyers seeking to consoliate effective political power in their own few hands. This erosion of the public safeguards were then extended with the dismantling of the public militias, the elimination of the State powers to appoint andd remove U.S. Seenators, and the unilateral creation of the staning doctrine by a renegade SCOTUS and judiciary monopolized by lawyers and their exclusive bar associations. Gone are the prwers enjoyed by U.S. Citizens prior to these usurpations of self government.
Thank you. That really needed to be done.
You're welcome. In our new map, all of Europe from Paris in the west to Warsaw in the east now belongs to the Principality of Liechtenstein.
The Citizen's United Nations vote on this was 5 to 1. The sole negative vote was from Emmett, who wanted to give Liechtenstein the entire continent.
And why Liechtenstein, you might ask. We just liked saying that name Liechtenstein.
LOL. Out loud.
I remember that loser.....
also the cottage industry of similar organizations that sprang up when the klintons were in power.....
Nuff said about the $ that was raked in and nothing ever came of it.
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Cubs beat Brewers 5-4
Gallardo lasts only four innings
MILWAUKEE - Anthony Rizzo's two-run single in the fourth led the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday night at Miller Park.
The Cubs took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second on a Darwin Barney RBI double and a run-scoring single by Luis Valbuena.
Aramis Ramirez hit his fifth home run of the season in the bottom of the second to cut the lead to 2-1.
The Cubs got that run back in the third on a solo homer by Ryan Sweeney, but Nori Aoki's RBI double got the Brewers back to 3-2.
Rizzo then came through with his two-run single to put the Cubs lead back to 5-2 in the fourth.
Ramirez drove in another run with a single in the Brewers' sixth, but that finished the scoring for the night.
Scott Feldman (7-6) got the win for the Cubs going six innings, allowing three runs.
Kevin Gregg gave up a homer to Juan Francisco in the ninth, but still picked up his 12th save of the season.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
I bleached my eyebrows!
Sorry about no post yesterday. My doctor put me out of work again...i'm just a sicky! I'm feeling better now though...enough to get back to another post. This is from a few weeks back...The title says it all. I was inspired by my girl Joy to finally do something about my brows. While my natural hair color is jet black...the only time you can see it is when my roots are growing out. I always color my hair usually in the brown with golden highlights category. As a result, I usually pick a lighter color to fill in my eyebrows.
My girl Joy mentioned that she used bleach to lighten her eyebrows. I had never tried it before but was intrigued. I decided, why not...I could always fill them in anyways.
I went to my local grocery store and picked up Sally Hansen's Cream bleach for a few bucks.
The instructions are super easy. You mix the bleach and the activator and just apply to the hair you want lightened. I made sure to do a test spot on my inner arm 24 hours before. If you have super sensitive skin like me, make sure to do this to ensure that you don't have any crazy reactions.
I took this super glamorous shot of me with the bleach, lol. I applied it covering my entire eyebrows and while I was at it, I threw some on the 'stache. I left it on between 8-10 minutes...the recommended time.
I shot a before and after so you can see the difference. As you can see, it's subtle but still definitely makes a difference. My eyebrows are now a brownish shade as opposed to black. This makes it so much easier to fill in my brows! I think going a shade lighter than your hair color to fill in your brows is also vary flattering to the face...it lightens up ones look. Too dark brows can often look heavy and harsh.
If you're interested in lightening your brows, give Sally Hansen cream bleach a shot!
Till next time, Ciao Bellas!
Atlanta Makeup Artist
16 comments:
- mina said...
Girl, you are crazy for that pic! lol. I usually lighten my brows too when I lighten my hair.
- June 9, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- Makeup Mama said...
your brows look great...and you totally got a giggle out of me when I saw your 'stache pic :D
- June 9, 2009 at 10:41 AM
- Askmewhats said...
wow..thanks for showing us..i wouldn't dare bleach my brows but yours came out really nice :D
- June 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- B said...
I love you for that picture. I would do something like that. LOL! I love the look....I've done my brows before but I am scared to do the upper lip. Just my luck it would burn, hyperpigmentation would set in and I'd walk around with a fo real 'stache. Hahaha!
...and get well soon, mama.
- June 9, 2009 at 12:34 PM
- Jennifer Brix said...
I have the exact same bleach...gotta love that almond scent lol. But I bleach my brows with this twice a month now & I really adore the product. Cheap & effective!
- June 9, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Jasmin said...
Oohh, wow.. I've never tried!
- June 9, 2009 at 2:59 PM
- Beauty is Androgynous said...
wow renren keepin it real!
my eyebrows are actually kind of naturally light.
i didn't really know how to fill my brows in till about a year ago.
i realized my brows were super light when i found old pix as a teenager dressed up in a formal dress, hair done and all and i look at my brows and it's like, why didn't anyone fill them in for me?! they're almost not there! lol
- June 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM
- Jamilla Camel said...
Rather than bleaching my brows, I had a lighter, more reddish colour tattooed onto my brows. It's still going strong, and it's been 11 months.
I had it done at the salon at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach hotel.
Your brows look really nice!
- June 9, 2009 at 4:39 PM
- SPECiAL x GiRL said...
lol the pic with the bleach on your face is silly.
- June 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM
- yummy411 said...
this is one of those products that changed my life/makeup game. i used to clown my sister for doing it, but then realized how simple it is and what a difference it makes. using brow set alone doesn't do it for me... i have to bleach my brows. if you have issues (like i did) with wiping the cream on and off to get the right lifted color, extra strength takes care of that in like 2 secs. put it on for a few, wipe if off ... all done!
- June 9, 2009 at 11:06 PM
- prettii-uglii said...
wow thanks for sharing! i'm actually considering trying it out myself, but i'm just kinda worried what if it kills my brows and they won't grow back anymore?? lol.
- June 10, 2009 at 12:49 AM
- rockSTARbeauty said...
thanks for the shout out girly!
it really is subtle but makes filling in the brows so much easier!
- June 10, 2009 at 1:13 AM
- beautylogicblog said...
you are too cute. lol
- June 10, 2009 at 9:15 AM
- 梅子 said...
i am SOOOOOO trying this my eyebrows are blaaaaack!
- June 10, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- laos queen said...
thank you so much babes!
i've always wanted to make my eyebrows lighter. my hair is currently brownish-blonde and i got black eye brows. it looks eekk. but yes, i'll definately give this product a shot
- August 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM
- takingbackashley said...
I read somewhere that you could use peroxide on them.. But that is too long of a process in my opinion and I'm impatient. My mom is a beautician and I talked to her about it and I have naturally dark eyebrows..
They are literally almost black.
My mom said that the peroxide would probably turn my eyebrows orange.
So sometime soon,
I'm going to buy the bleach that you used.. and try this.
Wish me luck.
- June 14, 2010 at 9:27 PM


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Debates of Feb. 3rd, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #73 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was sector.
- Question Period
- House of Commons
- Financial System Review Act
- Quebec Ice Wine
- Lieutenant Governor's Winter Festival
- Natural Resources
- Firearms Registry
- Canada's Worst Driver
- Digital Economy
- High-Speed Internet
- Multiculturalism
- Child Pornography
- Quebec Winter Carnival
- Rusk Family and Donald McNamee
- Employment
- Innovation Commercialization Program
- Marguerite Lewis
- Employment Insurance
- Asbestos
- Member for Winnipeg Centre
- Employment
- Pensions
- Employment Insurance
- Justice
- The Environment
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Employment
- Government Communications
- Justice
- Government Appointments
- Public Safety
- Pensions
- Government Appointments
- Transport
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Search and Rescue
- Sealing Industry
- Veterans Affairs
- The Economy
- Foreign Affairs
- Research and Development
- Public Safety
- Sealing Industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Certificates of Nomination
- Foreign Affairs
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Financial System Review Act
- Purple Day Act
Veterans Affairs
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Annick Papillon Québec, QC
Madam Speaker, the Conservatives plan to cut 500 jobs at Veterans Affairs, and with the transfer of Ste. Anne's Hospital to the Government of Quebec, 1,800 jobs will be lost. Great Britain and the United States have chosen not to reduce their deficits on the backs of their heroes, but that is what this government is planning on doing. Veterans are not the ones who have been mismanaging the budget for the past six years.
This government is going to cut 40% of the staff at this department and it is promising to improve services for veterans. That is totally illogical. Can someone explain to me how this is going to work?
Veterans Affairs
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Mississauga—Brampton South
Eve Adams Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs
Madam Speaker, our government will ensure that the veterans at Ste. Anne's Hospital continue to receive priority access to exceptional care and services. Under no circumstances whatsoever will our veterans' services be compromised. We will also protect the interests of the employees at Ste. Anne's Hospital, who have devoted their lives to providing exceptional care to our veterans. The transfer of Ste. Anne's Hospital aims to maintain their employment.
Unlike the NDP, Conservatives believe Quebec can run a hospital.
The Economy
Oral Questions
February 3rd, 2012 / 11:55 a.m.
Bernard Trottier Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Madam Speaker, with the economic recovery still fragile, Canadians know that our government remains focused on creating jobs and economic growth. Today, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services announced that another 36 companies, promoting 37 innovations, with help from the government are ready to take that next step and contribute to our future prosperity.
Can the minister tell us how this government is helping kick-start Canadian entrepreneurship?
The Economy
Oral Questions
11:55 a.m.
Edmonton—Spruce Grove
Rona Ambrose Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women
Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to speak to the success of our government's Canadian innovation commercialization program. Our government recognizes that innovation fuels competitiveness and productivity and, ultimately, jobs for hard-working Canadians. This program was supported by the R and D panel led by Tom Jenkins, because it is about supporting Canadian inventions, innovations and products, and getting them to the marketplace so they can succeed. This is just one more example of our government's commitment to creating jobs and economic growth.
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
Madam Speaker, the Conservatives are way behind in spending for peace building and democracy projects. Last year the Minister of Foreign Affairs approved 85 projects. This year the minister has approved only 23 projects and the rest are sitting on his or the Prime Minister's desk.
When the Conservatives use their partisan and ideological tactics it puts the NGOs and their staff in jeopardy. Most of all, it fails Canada's commitment to help the poor and devastated regions of the world.
The minister should stop playing with people's lives and approve these projects.
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
Calgary East
Deepak Obhrai Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Madam Speaker, I would like to tell my hon. colleague that the core principle of this government is promotion of human rights and democracy, and one of them is building peacekeeping. In whatever we do this government will stand behind promotion of democracy, ensuring peace around the world.
Research and Development
Oral Questions
Guy Caron Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC
Madam Speaker, Montreal lost more quality jobs this week with the closing of the AstraZeneca research and development centre.
We are talking about the loss of 132 jobs in a cutting-edge industry in addition to 1,000 other jobs that have disappeared in the pharmaceutical sector in Montreal alone since 2010. This is further proof that this government is unable to stimulate Canada's research and development sector.
Will the government finally acknowledge that its policies in this area are a failure and decide to take action?
Research and Development
Oral Questions
Christian Paradis Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Madam Speaker, obviously I empathize with the Montreal employees affected by this bad news. However, as we know, AstraZeneca's cuts to research and development activities worldwide, including in Canada unfortunately, is a business decision based on the global situation.
Nevertheless, AstraZeneca will continue its research and development activities in Canada in conjunction with our universities and other stakeholders. I would remind members that we have invested more in research and development than any other government in Canada's history, and the party opposite has always voted against these additional investments. We will continue along this path.
Public Safety
Oral Questions
Leon Benoit Vegreville—Wainwright, AB
Madam Speaker, Canadians are concerned about crime. That is why they gave our government a strong mandate to keep our streets and communities safe.
One of the most disturbing trends is the recent surge in child pornography. Yesterday the Ontario Provincial Police announced the arrest of over 60 individuals on various child pornography charges. Disturbingly, the police also identified over 9,000 Internet protocol addresses that were involved in the downloading and distribution of child pornography.
Could the Minister of Public Safety please comment on this situation?
Public Safety
Oral Questions
Vic Toews Minister of Public Safety
Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Ontario Provincial Police for taking these dangerous individuals off our streets. Sexually exploiting our children is absolutely despicable.
As technology evolves, many criminal activities, such as the distribution of child pornography, become much easier. That is why our government will be reintroducing lawful access legislation. Rather than making things easier for child pornographers, I call on the NDP to listen to the police, listen to the provinces, and support these balanced measures that protect law-abiding Canadians and their children.
Sealing Industry
Oral Questions
Philip Toone Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC
Madam Speaker, this week Canadians learned on a website that Russia has now banned our seal products. This new embargo, in addition to that of the European Union, is a threat to the sealing industry. However, instead of negotiating an agreement for our fishers, the Conservatives are playing political games.
Will the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans stop playing games and open a dialogue in which stakeholders in the Canadian fishery can participate? Will he finally help them to address the major challenges they face?
Sealing Industry
Oral Questions
South Shore—St. Margaret's
Nova Scotia
Gerald Keddy Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade
Madam Speaker, the hon. member should be paying attention to what the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Minister of International Trade have been doing.
We have been working on behalf of Canadian sealers since we formed government and we will continue to do exactly that.
Oil and Gas Industry
Oral Questions
Elizabeth May Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Madam Speaker, in a recent National Post article, B.C. journalist Terry Glavin raised concerns about the extent of Chinese ownership in the oil sands. He pointed out that Sinopec, which is owned by the Communist Party of China and is the seventh largest corporation in the world, plus PetroChina and a number of others now have a $20 billion stake in direct ownership of the oil sands. He raised this question: "Just how Sinopec became co-author of" the Prime Minister's "new foreign policy and energy strategy isn't a question any of us are supposed to be asking".
Well, I am asking. How did this happen without public debate?
Oil and Gas Industry
Oral Questions
12:05 p.m.
Cypress Hills—Grasslands
David Anderson Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and for the Canadian Wheat Board
Madam Speaker, the premise of the member's question is just rubbish. Our government is concentrating on what is important to Canadians, which is the environment and economic growth.
The fact is the oil sands are responsible for over 100,000 direct jobs across Canada. That number will grow to 700,000 jobs. That is how many jobs the opposition, the NDP member opposite and the Liberals say no to every time they oppose the development of the Canadian economy.
Certificates of Nomination
Routine Proceedings
12:05 p.m.
Peter Van Loan Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, a certificate of nomination, with biographical notes, for the proposed appointment of Anne-Marie Robinson as President of the Public Service Commission. I request that the nomination be referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.


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Why giving up on perfection can make life easier
When Julie Piazza was a new mom, she worked hard to keep up with the Joneses. She enrolled her kids in the �right� activities, dressed them in the �right� clothing, and kept her home immaculate.
�I wanted people to think we were the perfect family,� says the 43-year-old mother
of two in Clarkston, Mich. (pop. 882). That changed in 2000, when the family moved. �We moved out of a subdivision where everything looked the same and into a 140-year-old house. I noticed how the cobwebs looked at home in our �new� house. And I paid attention to how much happier I was.�
That�s when Piazza decided to give up the notion of perfection. �The �perfect� family wasn�t what I was striving for,� she says. �It was the relationships that were important.�
Giving up the notion of perfection is one way to make life easier for busy moms. Here are some other practical ideas for streamlining your household:
� Create routines. A routine is a habitual, established procedure. The more routines you have�for mornings, homework, chores and bedtime, for example�the more your family will complete tasks without being reminded.
� Schedule weekly planning sessions. Take 10 minutes to review your calendar each week and post it where everyone can see. Piazza uses a free smartphone application that keeps track of schedules and sends reminders to each family member�s phone.
� Delegate. You might think it will be easier just to do household tasks yourself, but it isn�t in the long run. Ask for help or assign chores.
� Make housekeeping fun. Set a timer and play �beat the clock.� Pump up the music. Write individual chores on slips of paper, then have everyone pull one or more assignments out of a jar or a hat.
� Use kid-friendly storage solutions. Set up your children for success by making it easy for them to organize their things. Use bins on wheels, canvas totes with handles, or low-hanging closet organizers.
� Don�t sweat over bathroom towels. If towels are hung to dry after each use, they can be used for three to five days instead of requiring a daily wash, says Steve Boorstein, of Boulder, Colo., an expert in clothing and fabric care.
� Give each family member a mesh bag for their dirty socks and never sort again.
� Develop a weekly meal plan. If planning and preparing dinner is too time-consuming or stressful, have your family offer suggestions or enroll in a fee-based online service such as The Six O�Clock Scramble, which prepares meal plans and grocery lists for you.
� Choose your shopping time wisely. The least busy days to grocery shop are Monday and Tuesday, according to the Time Use Institute. If you must shop on weekends, do so before 11 a.m.
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So far today I've had some Miyabi (5 steeps). Now I'm on my third steep of Tai ping hou kui.
I don't have just one favorite tea. I like to explore varieties of leaf from different regions and processing techniques.
With oolongs I brew 5-8 infusions. Chinese greens vary, some i get 5 steeps, others only 2 or 3. With sencha I get 4- 6. Bai hao yinzhen will give me 6. I brew around 4-8 ounces at a time depending on the tea and vessel used.
Time to see if this Tai ping hou kui will give me another cup.


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Jump start your healthy initiatives
I've been reading Danielle LaPorte's new book "The Fire Starter Sessions" which is a motivational, hell-I-can-do-anything book. Her concepts (above) are simple and clear. What I like most about them is that they can be applied to anything in life. For me, they're most helpful with business decisions. But every so often I need help with something personal. I read these, or remember a quote from the book (they're so many, it's hard to pick a favorite), and I work through the issue in a positive, reassuring way.
I looked at these 10 motivators yesterday and thought, "Wow, these can be applied to healthy habits." So I've decided to share them with you Rochester women as a little extra 'spark' for being active or eating healthy. My favorite out of the 10 is "Everything is Progress". We can't be on 100% of the time. I bought chocolate chip cookies for a BBQ from Wegman's last night for gosh sake! (They're soo good!) I didn't eat them all (I could have) but I had 4 or 5. Everyone deserves to treat themselves every now and then for the hard work they do. If you don't work hard, shame on you. If you don't reward yourself, shame on you. Find your healthy balance.
"Respect your Fear" – This reminds me of why a lot of people find it difficult to change unhealthy habits. It's freakin' scary to change! It takes us out of our comfort zone into a place we've never been. If you consciously acknowledge you have a fear, share it with others, and ask for help, changing will be a whole lot easier with a support team on your side.
"Make Tough Choices" and "Do it Now" circle back to "Respecting Your Fear". Accept your fear, make the tough choice (stop smoking, hire a personal trainer, walk with friends, stop eating sugar), and Do It Now. Our lives are riddled with excuses. "I'll quit tomorrow." "I'll exercise tomorrow, I'm too tired." Tomorrow may be too late. We are only given one human body. Let's fuel & move it properly today, to live more tomorrows.
Summer is here and the perfect time to "Start Fresh". Fresh food, fresh air, fresh exercise!
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Roy, Jenny, & Joshua Kato
MERRILL, WI – Roy Kato, 35, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born August 14, 1977 in Landsthul, Germany to Melvin & Silvia (Ekdahl) Kato. On May 9, 1998 he and Jenny Erickson were united in marriage in Eben Junction, MI.
Roy was a 1996 graduate of Superior Central High School in Eben Junction, MI. After high school, Roy enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served until being honorably discharged in 1999. When Roy returned from the Air Force he lived and worked in Marquette. He and his family moved to the Wausau area where he eventually worked for Old Castle Glass Company. They moved to Oklahoma in 2008 and just recently returned to the Merrill/Wausau area. Roy was active in church and Boy Scouts. He was very involved with the Wausau Area JayCee's. He and Jenny were active in their children's sporting events. Roy loved to hunt and spend time in the outdoors but he especially loved his family and spending time with them.
Survivors include his daughter: Brooke Kato, Merrill; mother: Silvia Kato, Merrill; sister: Trina (Dean) Berndt, Appleton; maternal grandparents: Larry & Marianne Ekdahl, Merrill; maternal great- grandmother: Bernice Ekdahl, Manistique, MI; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny Kato, son, Joshua Kato, father, Mike Kato, and paternal grandparents, Roy & Florence Kato.
Jenny Kato, 35, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born August 2, 1977 in Escanaba, MI to Joseph and Susanne (West) Erickson. On May 9, 1998 she and Roy Kato were united in marriage in Eben Junction, MI.
Jenny was a 1995 graduate of Gwinn High School in Gwinn, MI. She attended college at Northern Michigan University for 2 years. After school, she married Roy. Jenny drove school bus in Wausau and in Oklahoma. She and her family had just returned to the Merrill/Wausau area. Jenny was active in church and Boy Scouts. She was a soccer mom and enjoyed doing community service work. Jenny was very active in JayCee's and sang in the choir of her church. Jenny always had a smile on her face and never met a stranger. Her biggest joy in life was her family.
Survivors include her daughter: Brooke Kato, Merrill; parents: Joe & Sue Erickson, Skandia, MI; two brothers: Joe (Jody) Erickson Jr, Waynesville, OH and Jerry (Annette) Erickson, DeRidder, LA; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, son, Joshua, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Joshua P. Kato, age 13, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born June 8, 1999 in Ishpeming, MI to Roy & Jenny (Erickson) Kato.
Josh was a Junior High school student in Oklahoma where he was involved in choir, soccer and boy scouts. He was quite involved in community service. Josh was very active in his church where he belonged to the youth group. As an older brother, Josh was very protective of his little sister, Brooke. He was a very good student and was even taking college courses at his young age. Josh will be remembered for his good natured "happy go lucky" attitude in life and a big smile to go with it.
Survivors include his sister: Brooke Kato, Merrill; Paternal Grandmother: Silvia Kato, Merrill; Maternal Grandparents: Joe & Sue Erickson, Skandia, MI; Paternal Great-Grandparents: Larry & Marianne Ekdahl, Merrill; Paternal Great- Great-Grandmother: Bernice Ekdahl, Manistique, MI; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, paternal Grandfather, Mike Kato, Maternal Great-Grand- parents, Alfred & Bessie Erickson and Charles & Naomi West, and a Step-Great-Grandmother, Imagene West.
Services will be held 7 PM Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Waid Funeral Home. The Rev. Freddy McMillen will officiate. Friends may call from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Merrill Memorial Park in the spring. A Memorial Service will be held in Skandia, MI at a later date. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.


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Topic: RJS causing problems in IE
I've got 2 almost identical simple RJS files:
page["firstname.lastname@example.com}"].replace :partial => 'scenario',
:locals => {:scenario => @scenario,
:current_milestone => @current_milestone,
:users => @users}
page["email@example.com}"].visual_effect :highlight
page["flash"].replace_html flash_div
In Opera and FF it works fine. But in IE everything works except replacing element with partial. The problem is that I don't get any JS errors. I get them later when trying to click elements on that part that should have been updated.
I've tried to replace element with a simple string, instead of a partial, but it doesn't work as well. And I can't use replace_html instead, because I'm replacing tr elements. Is it known issue?
BTW. My both rjs files are almost identical - is there a way to specify rjs file to execute in the action in respond_to format.js block, so I call the same rjs file for create and delete action?


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Medicare reform: Obama vs. Ryan vs. Romney
Both presidential campaigns are attacking the other as readying the ax for Medicare - despite Mitt Romney's eventual assurances this week that he would restore previous spending levels.
In fact, President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act and vice presidential hopeful Paul Ryan's Path to Prosperity - which has been widely endorsed by Republicans - call for the same limits to future Medicare spending.
See running results of the OC Political Pulse poll and cast your own vote.
"Both Ryan and Obama envision the same long-term spending path for Medicare," writes the Washington Post's Ezra Klein. "The difference between the two campaigns is not in how much they cut Medicare, but in how they cut Medicare."
Avik Roy, an advisor to Mitt Romney's campaign, says he agrees with the "left-of-center" columnist.
"I've long argued the same thing," writes Roy at Forbes.com (with the disclaimer that he's not speaking for the campaign).
Both plans would cut about $716 billion from Medicare and limit Medicare spending growth to Gross Domestic Product plus half a percent. The desire to rein in expenses is spurred by projections that the program will run out of money because of increasing health costs and a large population shift to retirement age. Medicare trustees predict the trust funding the inpatient portion of the program will become insolvent in 2024.
Obama's Affordable Care Act, approved and now being implemented, achieves the reductions largely through cuts to insurers, hospitals, drug companies and other providers.
Ryan's plan, which does away with the Affordable Care Act but retains the Medicare cuts, would continue the current Medicare levels for those 55 and older, with changes taking effect for those who turn 65 in 2023. Those changes would result in seniors receiving a government payment they could spend either on government-run Medicare or on a private insurance plan. Ryan's plan, including the $716 billion in cuts, was approved by 235 House Republicans and opposed by four.
Supporters of the Ryan plan say the competition would result in lower costs. Critics say the plan would require out-of-pocket payments from many patients needing care. Read an in-depth Associated Press analysis. Some Democrats say the Ryan plan amounts to a mandate that requires seniors to buy health insurance - either from the government or a private company - the same kind of mandate many Republicans point to in attacking the Affordable Care Act.
(Some also point to Ryan's proposed cuts to Medicaid, which serves the indigent, saying they are much larger and more immediate than his proposed cuts to Medicare.)
Ryan's Medicare plan "almost precisely mirrors Mitt's ideas," according to Romney's website - with the key exception that Romney's plan doesn't list any cuts or spending limits, or indicate if there will be any.
"The total impact on spending will depend on a number of factors," the site says, without detailing any specific numbers. And Romney told "60 Minutes" on Sunday that it is his budget proposal, not Ryan's, that the campaign is running on.
On Tuesday, Romney said at a Florida rally that the Affordable Care Act's planned $716 billion in cuts to Medicare are "not the right answer. We want to make sure we preserve and protect Medicare." Romney said that he and Ryan would "ensure that no changes are made to the program for those 55 and older."
On Wednesday, Romney told CBS that he would restore the cuts, although Democrats continue to argue his plans would eventually require out-of-pocket spending by seniors.
The U.S. spent 17.3 percent of its Gross Domestic Product on health care in 2010, higher than any developed nation, according to the Commonwealth Fund. That year, it ranked 26th in the world in health, based on life expectancy and the number of years lived in full health, according to Newsweek. See these and other rankings.
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by Anton Shilov
Intel Corp. and Nokia Corp., the world's largest makers of semiconductors and mobile phones, on Friday announced that they would jointly develop the oFono project, an open source project for developing an open source telephony solution.
The move will allow the companies to align their hardware solutions with software features, something that is likely to enable Intel to actually enter the market of mobile devices and reinforce positions of Nokia. What is even more important, the oFono system should enable applications originally developed not for oFono to work on the system.
oFono is licensed under GPLv2, and it includes a high-level D-Bus API for use by telephony applications of any license. oFono also includes a low-level plug-in API for integrating with open source as well as third party telephony stacks, cellular modems and storage back-ends. The plug-in API functionality is modeled on public standards, in particular 3GPP TS 27.007 "AT command set for User Equipment (UE)".
"Nokia and Intel will jointly maintain the oFono project. We'd like to invite all developers to join the ofono.org effort and community," a statement by Intel and Nokia reads.


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Topic: Quick Question
Sorry for being a bother, but I just installed Ruby on Rails on my personal computer for local testing purposes and while not a big deal, i'm having a small problem.
I can create projects just fine with $ rails [projecthere]
however when I try to add a controller $ ruby script/generate controller [controllerhere] I just seem to get a "ruby --no such file or directory" which leads me to believe it wasn't installed correctly maybe?
any ideas?


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And we're back. Back to repeat dates, insecure Ashley (wait, you're all here for ME!) and douchey dudes or what I like to call an awesome Monday night (yes, my life really is that lame). I will say though that half-way through this episode I considered throwing in the towel on this show. What was once an entertaining train wreck of a dating show is turning into a re-run taken over by Backstreet Boy wannabes dancing around a desperate cheerleader. It's getting ROUGH to sit through two hours of this.
Chris Harrison, professional reality TV contestant herder rounds-up the dudes (lots of cowboy, dude ranch references this season – wonder where that is coming from?) to tell them how the show works. Again. Chris, we get it. They go on dates every week. And every week Ashley gives out roses. Can we just skip this part next time?
The guys look mildly excited at best with the exception of JP who has a huge grin on his face (don't ask my why I love this guy, it's unexplainable other than his good looks. Normally I would be ripping the excited dude in a v-neck tee. This season, I love him). Despite his excitement, JP does not get the first date instead it goes to our friend Ben "I just want to dance" C.
Before heading out, William (my new least favorite) is acting like the goofy uncle always pulling your leg at the family Christmas party. "She doesn't like it when you open the car door for her." "Make sure you don't compliment her." Ugh, if I was Ben C. I would have pushed him in the face and left already.
Shocker, behind-the-scenes Ashley is talking about how she can't believe the guys are here for her. I'm guessing the 987 times she's said this up to now has been foreshadowing the insults coming at the comedy show but honestly enough already. The shows about you. You're the Bachelorette. If these guys aren't here for you (which they're not, they are there for fame with a chance of hooking up), then you send them home. That's how it works. Chris Harrison should be explaining the rules to Ashley each episode, not the guys.
On to the date, you know this one is gonna be a doozy. We head over to a dance studio where Ashley, once again, shakes her groove thing in an effort to show us how hot and sexy she really is ("I'm a good dancer! Let me choreograph some sexy dance moves so you'll think I'm really pretty and then you'll like me… hopefully.") We get it, you're a good dancer. But is it now required for every episode to have you in a Flashdance-style outfit baring your midriff while you sway your hips seductively?
Ben tells her they make a "cute team" (what straight man says that?) while he practices his dance moves. After mastering some steps, the duo head over to that mall in LA where they film 'Extra' (where's Mario Lopez when you really need a good dancer?). Instead of doing something original (like stage a fake wedding) the producers opt to rip-off an episode of 'Modern Family' and thousands of You Tube videos by creating a flash mob which in case you didn't notice from the 67 product plugs was created by Flash Mob America.
Side Note: Are flash mobs that big now where there is a company dedicated to their creation? Also, is Flash Mob America opening franchises? If so, I want one.
So Ben and Ashley are having a really weird picnic in the middle of the mall (cause isn't that the best place for a romantic picnic?) while hoards of people watch them. Despite the fact that there are obviously at least 1000+ people watching them, Ashley tries to reassure that no one cares about their picnic and that they should practice their dance moves.
C'mon dude. You've got to know something is up. I mean, really? Wasn't he even like a little suspicious. I thought you had a law degree Ben, you've got to be smarter than this. Apparently not though, because he looks insanely surprised when the music starts (Ashley's face when the music started gave me enough SE that I wanted to change the channel that moment).
Cue the contrived flash mob. Now, as a pretty big fan of a well-done flash mob (see here and here and here) I thought this could be promising from the previews. Instead this was the worst, most awkward and embarrassing flash mob ever. What made it even worse was the dancing white dude in the center of the action. Horrible.
As I try to contain me secondary embarrassment, Drew (the hubs in case this is your first time here) looks over at me with a giant grin on his face and confesses that he REALLY wants to be in a flash mob. I'm a little worried that he may be looking to join any Louisville-based flash mobs ASAP or even worse, he could be in the process of orchestrating his own right now. Hopefully he knows a good dancer to choreograph cause it sure as hell won't be this gal (or the flash mob would be even worse than the one we all just watched).
Oh and in case you all forgot, Flash Mob America put this whole thing together. Sometimes ABC is so shameless with the plugs that I wish they would take it one step further and just put the company's phone number and website on the screen.
Then in another boring twist, a band performs on the date. Not only did they do this last season (and the one before that and before that and before that into eternity) but they did it LAST EPISODE!!!!! This time the performers were those other guys from the Black Eyed Peas. Ben C. grinds on Ashley with his white-man overbite while the crowd chants, "Kiss Kiss Kiss" like they're the royal couple.
I think the producers have thrown in the towel on dates after the wedding date ridiculousness. They are clearly out of any original ideas that could take place within the confines of the continental 48. So rather than anything new, we get another dinner date on the top of a building.
Ben C. is for sure that guy you meet that seems nice and cool and normal who then drops the creepy, desperate, clingy bomb on you a couple dates in. Even Ashley seems a little caught off-guard with his 'live in a love bubble' monologue. Slow down Carrie Bradshaw, I know you're not settling for anything less than butterflies but pull-up a little on the reins. This is after all, your FIRST DATE.
Back to the date, Ben C. is chatting like a nervous 14-year old on a date with Brad Pitt. I think it can't get any worse and then he says "Do I put an emoticon?" Um no. Do not ever put an emoticon. The fact that you said the word emoticon makes me want to crawl underneath my couch and never come out.
The date ends as all Bachelor/Bachelorette dates do, with an uncomfortable open mouth kiss. (stop smothering her in your sport coat!)
I am considering tuning out on this commercial break but then I'm sucked back in by the preview for "101 Ways to Leave a Game Show." Don't act like that doesn't look entertaining.
We're back with the group date. You know Jeff is gonna be on this one since they are playing the creepy vampire music. Jeff is sulking around the mansion acting weird and makes an appearance on the balcony to lord over his creepy domain. All I can think is, little balcony big creep.
During these dumb monologues, I wish ABC had put a countdown to the MASK reveal in the corner of the screen. 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2, AHHHH. He finally takes the MASK off and Ashley is all, "you're kinda old." The charade is over, just like that. (Side note: Why were there cut aways to a hawk and a squirrel multiple times during this segment? Are the animals just as confused and embarrassed as we are?)
On to the date.
Ashley asks who the funniest guy in the house is and everyone says William. This means there can't be anyone in the house with a decent sense of humor if the best you've got is a guy doing lame old George W. impersonations.
We get to the comedy club where I pray that Jeffrey Ross will single-handedly roast the entire cast and crew. Instead, the guys get to roast Ashley. This seems like a great plan. Let's have a bunch of dudes make fun of the insecure girl. What fun! This is going to be the best date ever in the history of the world and the sea and the sky (just had to throw in some Bachelorette-hyperbole for you).
The jokes are pretty tame and lame. Although we do find out that Constantine is a big Baywatch fan ([Jeff Ross] is known for roasting Pam Anderson, David Hasselhoff and….")
This part was pretty boring. Yes, the SE was through the roof. Bad comedians are bad enough. But coupled with the fact that they are contestants on a reality tv dating show, it makes it unbearable. I grit my teeth and attempt to make it through these next few minutes without fleeing the room, arms flailing, in embarrassment. (During this time, I do realize that Ryan P. is the human personification of Prince Charming from Shrek.)
Until William takes the stage. William has set this up off camera as his big break. Clearly he thinks we've crossed over onto Last Comic Standing. By roasting Ashley he's hoping Jeffrey Ross will be amazed with his talent so he can leave his lucrative cell phone sales job behind. So long T-Mobile Columbus!
William decides that he isn't settling for dumb Brad Womack and boobs jokes he's going straight for the jugular (we know this because in his interview he says that he "doesn't give a f**k." damn you're tough). So he makes fun of Ashley for not being Emily or Chantal (thank god for that, those bare midriff scenes would have been ROUGH).
William tries to advance his career while simultaneously advancing his chances of getting sent home. Even Bentley, the resident shoulder Satan, knows this is a bad idea. No one laughs, everyone cringes, I cover my eyes and pray for it all to go away (my stomach literally turned, the SE was so horrendous).
The show ends and Ashley goes off to cry alone in the corner. She may be sad but she is still makes sure to adjust her shirt, just so, making sure to show enough just the right amount of skin and, of course, no boobs (she's flat remember? every guy said so in their roast).
At this point, William is still trying to act tough and is all "I don't care." Bentley sees the opening and swoops in with his Pantene Pro-V Volumizer hair and his mesmerizing plaid shirts to comfort crying Ashley. I think he does this because Bentley knows that crying on TV is not attractive. Finally, there's something we can agree on.
While trying to console/emotionally damage Ashley, Bentley comes off like a 15-year-old valley girl . Giggling awkwardly and saying "yeah" weird. Just writing this I am getting SE chills. It's just as awful to re-imagine as it was to watch the first time.
Ashley is touched by Sweet Valley High Bentley and tells us that she "loves the way he thinks." I'm not sure if Ashley still feels that way this morning since she got to see Bentley tells the audience, in detail, how much he dislikes almost every aspect of her. This whole segment was brutal. I am personally embarrassed that I dedicate a large portion of my free time to this show. But at this point, I'm committed (unlike any of the 14354534 contestants who have appeared on this show).
At the cocktail party, William flees in shame (thank god we at least get a few minutes without his doofus face filling up my television) but not before the producers expertly film him sitting in solitude in front of a Mobile PCS Free Cellphone sign (just when I thought they didn't care anymore!) finally realizing that he's not on Last Comic Standing. At this point, I'm hoping he'll leave and go back to the Verizon kiosk in the Columbus mall. Unfortunately, we were not that lucky.
Ashley thinks no one can comfort her but that's because she hasn't let the Sun God use the solar rays of love to warm her heart. I thought it couldn't get much worse than making hand puppets around the sun but I was wrong. Ryan P. drops about 5 corny lines in succession before going in for a big sloppy open mouth kiss. I cover my eyes like I'm 12 years old watching Scream for the first time.
Thankfully, I am saved when we find out that JP gets the next one on one date (did you all notice his tan? seems like a little tanning does a hipster good). Thank the lord above. I need some JP camera time to relax after an exhausting hour of secondary embarrassment. Little did I know, I would have to sit through an eternity of Bentley acting a fool time before getting to sweet, sweet JP.
So now it's time to get down to business with Bentley. Ashley breaks it down about Michelle "man i wish you were the Bachelorette" Money giving her the 411 on bad news Bentley (there I did it, I used the name everyone has given him). Bentley acts all appalled at the accusations and tries to say that Michelle is unreliable (oh no you didn't).
Ashley tells Bentley that she heard he only wants to stay a couple of weeks and promote his business. Uh, duh. He wants to stay a couple of weeks (check), make a name for himself (check) and get casted on Bachelor Pad (hopefully check).
In a scene that had to be scripted, Ashley tells Bentley that she can't bear to lose another plaid lover (bear, plaid. get it?) and if he leaves her it will be worse than anything last season. Ruh roh. This is gonna be bad. Ashley snuggles into Bentley's mid-section while he does his best Mr. Burns "egggggcellent" impression to the camera.
Uh oh. Ashley drops the bomb. if you leave it will be worse than anything last time. This is gonna be bad. Just trust this. Yikes, yikes, yikes. she is about to jump those mormon bones.
Sun dude steals the rose and this date is a wrap.
I've got to take a break on this recap for now. I need to get back my strength to write about the nausea-inducing Bentley break-up segment.
Until then… stay tuned.
p.s. – because of the more awful than normal turn this season has taken, after this week my recaps will be shorter. Last season I started taking notes while I watched the show. I am going to go back to pure viewing in hopes that it will help. I know it will help take up less of our free time.