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iHerb Customer Reviews
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Posted by Reviewer2716110 on Oct 06, 2012
A recent newsletter from EWC informed me that alot rice products have been found to contain high levels of arsenic, including baby rice. Further investigation showed me that Earth's Best baby rice cereal was one of those tested and they showed to have very high levels of arsenic (higher than the accepted level found in water) This was terrifying to me as, like many others, this was my baby's first food... and I continued to feed it to him until now. Yes, they are an organic company and they don't spray any pesticides, including arsenic on their food. However, there is arsenic in the soil that has been there for years from others using arsenic as a pesticide years ago and this gets into their products. Now the thing that disgusts me the most is that this organic company that says they care about health, has not recalled any of their rice containing products, including the baby rice. They continue to sell these products to unsuspecting parents who may be compromising their children's health. Not good enough!
Baby loves this!
Posted by shoppingmama on Apr 25, 2013
My baby loves this! I would buy this again. Very easy to mix with warm formula milk. I am assured buying organic products for my baby. Only downside was box was covered with plastic on the outside and cereal was already out of the box when it arrived. I find it strange that cereal wasn't within a inner bag in the box. Hope they would change the packaging. >>>>>>> Please click "Yes" if you found my review helpful. >>>>> Please click on my iherb page link above to read the rest of my reviews.Thanks a lot!
Posted by 5234099325678934312 on Oct 24, 2014
i bought 2 box for my baby girl. the product package is worst. it does not have a internal bag to seal or protect the rice flour. They just put the rice flour into carboard box directly, and then add a plastic file on the outside of the cardboard box. so when i got it, the rice flour have been spilled out from the cardboard box. which means the rice flour is not sealed at all. so I dont know if it will be contaminated. I store the rice flour into a sealed jar to ensure it will not be polluted. But guess what!! I found some black worm in it, two months later. Buyer beware!!! dont buy this garbage!!! i will never buy any earthworst product again!!!
good cereal for baby
Posted by 5690891471110481419 on Aug 17, 2012
good cereal for baby my little son loves it!
Taste good
Posted by 4916606880467025627 on Sep 17, 2012
My 6months baby love it.Looks good!
whole grain
Posted by eathealthy on Jun 29, 2013
Love that this cereal is whole grain! Good for baby :) An excellent texture for baby's first food, and they love the taste of this cereal. I add unsweetened applesauce to add flavor, and my baby likes that rather than mixing with only breast milk. If you like my review check out my page by clicking eathealthy in blue above to see reviews of all the products I have purchased from iHerb!
Posted by 5413772439001045482 on Jun 22, 2013
Baby like it.
Posted by 4830767391268982508 on Feb 16, 2015
my baby love it!
It mixes well
Posted by 5248189092339541135 on Mar 21, 2015
It mixes well in oatmeal and apple sauce, a great way to include iron in my baby's diet.
It was very loose!
Posted by sonlyk on Sep 05, 2012
I didn't like very much this cereal because it needed too much quantity of cereal in the water to have the perfect texture to feed the baby. So it didn't last too much. It's taste was good and the baby ate it happily.


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A Rustle in the City, of Change…
I woke up this morning around 7am and I heard the rustle of the construction equipment in my neighborhood. As a city resident, I was reminded how this is an amazing sign of things to come for the city of Rochester.
It seems like today the majority of the time all we hear about are the negative reports on the news and in the news about the down economy, no jobs to be had, and a depressed financial outlook. But if you take a look at what is going on in our own downtown center, you can easily get a sense that we think differently here. I will go as far to say that our Rochester will look completely different in 10 years, nay, 5 years from the way it looks now.
Soon the fate of midtown will present itself, potential changes are coming to the downtown inner loop, and brand new housing is going up along the Genesee River in the Southwedge neighborhood as we speak. And in my own neighborhood—Washington Square Park—contractors are paving the way for our future in the city with brand new roads, tree lined streets, and walkable paths.
So if you haven't been downtown or to the city lately, come check it out. It might look at little rough around the edges at this point, but you will see first hand that Rochester is in the midst of massive positive changes despite the overall outlook in the country today.
And you never know, maybe with all of the changes going on, you will be inspired to make your own mark on our city.

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Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a one of a kind workout. The upbeat music inspires and the workout focuses on toning, strengthening and cardio while targeting every major muscle group in the body. Experience one exciting hour of calorie burning, dancing and fun! Free for members. $5 for guests of members/$8 for nonmembers.
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Work Study
The work study program at CMU is a great opportunity for students. By working on campus, students not only earn money to assist with expenses, but have the chance to build relationships with faculty, staff, and other student workers. On-campus work study may provide experience to include on a resume, someone to provide a future recommendation, and the opportunity to develop relationships at the university that will last a lifetime.
All work study jobs are listed through Eagle JobNet (job posting system) beginning Monday, August 1st. By opening the system on a specific date, we ensure that new students have an equal opportunity to obtain a campus position. Before August 1st, new students cannot access the job posting system until they receive their CMU email address mid-summer which will allow them to log on to Eagle JobNet. At 12:01 a.m., August 1st, work study positions for the new academic year will appear in the job posting system for all students to apply.
Apply for a Job
Below is the step by step process to apply for a work study job. Your Eagle Mail e-mail address and password are pre-loaded into our system, therefore you do not need to register into Eagle Jobnet.
- Log on to Eagle JobNet: Use your complete campus email address as the login (example: email@example.com) Use your CMU Student ID # for the password. (New students should receive this information in the mail.)
- Update your profile: Choose the tab "profile" and fill out the information. This ensures your qualifications for certain positions. We recommend keeping this section updated!
- Choose the "Resources" tab at the top of the page: Once in resources, choose the "Document Library" tab.
- Scroll down page until you see "Student Employment Application": Choose the document. It will come up as a writeable pdf document. Fill out the different sections, as complete as possible. If you do not know yet what hours you will have available, put TBA (for To Be Arranged).
- Save "Student Employment Application" document: Save document on your thumb drive or your computer as
"Student Employment Application 2016 - your last name your first name." For example, if I am Joe Student, my application would be saved as "Student Employment Application 2016 - Student, Joe"
*If you receive a message about "digital certificate" choose cancel several times and proceed.
**If once you save the document, you do not automatically return to the Eagle JobNet page, look at the tabs on your task bar or start bar and click on Eagle JobNet to return to where you were.
- Upload your Student Employment Application document: Choose the "documents" tab, and then click on "Pending documents." Scroll to bottom
and choose "Add New." Once in the "Add New" section, you will see instructions for
how to upload your Work Study Application.
- For "Label": Use the file name, for example if I am Joe Student, my label would be "Student Employment Application - Student Joe"
- For "Document Type": Choose "Student Employment Application"
- Choose "Browse": Go to where you saved the document and get it
- Go to the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page
- An email will be sent to your email address: An email from Financial Assistance will be sent to your campus email and will let you know if your application is approved. It will also let you know if you qualify for Federal Work Study or CMU Work Study. It may take a day or two to receive this email. Once you know what you qualify for, you are ready to apply for jobs.
- To Apply: You will need to go to the Eagle JobNet website and log-in. See instruction #1. Choose the "Jobs" tab at the top of the page. A menu will pop up. Choose "CMU jobs" then "Position type" and select either "CMU Work Study" or "Federal Work Study" based on what type of jobs you qualify for. Scroll down and choose "Search." You may see several positions available.Positions will be posted throughout August
- Applying for selected positions: To apply for a work study position, open the job posting, select your work study application in the resume drop-down menu under "Application Status," then choose the Submit button. Pay attention to the details as different positions require other documents to be considered.
- Follow through: You should be contacted by the Site Supervisor or "Contact" person listed in the system. Feel free to contact the person yourself, as all the information is available through the system. Employers are encouraged to interview candidates for positions posted. Once you have accepted a position, please go to the Financial Assistance Office on the first floor of Brannock or the Career Development Center on the second floor of the ISACC (Room 209) to fill out a Student Work Agreement.
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Tibetan / Vajrayana
Vajrayana Buddhism is most closely associated with Tibet and can be characterized by the figure of the siddha, the master whose spiritual realization is so profound that he or she has power over the phenomenal world, and in whom the profundity and vastness of absolute truth is fully and completely manifested. Many of our most well-known authors come from this tradition of Tibetan Buddhism .
[Note: The tags for the various schools are not definitive as many books span multiple traditions, etc. They are meant to use as a starting point for exploring this collection.]
Buddha's Daughters
Teachings from Women Who Are Shaping Buddhism in the West
Buddhism began to take root in the West at just the same time that women's voices were arising to find expression here—after millennia of being relegated to the background. If that was a coincidence, it was an auspicious one, for the women who emerged as Buddhist teachers have been among the most articulate of Dharma-communicators—and they remain an indelible feature of Western Buddhism as the practice matures here. The… Read More
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How to Free Your Mind
The Practice of Tara the LiberatorTara, the feminine embodiment of enlightened activity, is a Buddhist deity whose Tibetan name means "liberator," signaling her ability to free beings from the delusion and ignorance that keep them trapped in ever-recurring patterns of negativity. She embodies a challenge, but one that is profoundly nurturing: to transform our minds and become like her, reflecting the tranquility, compassion, and wisdom that make her so beautiful. Thubten Chodron describes a… Read More
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Dakini Power
Twelve Extraordinary Women Shaping the Transmission of Tibetan Buddhism in the WestWhat drives a young London librarian to board a ship to India, meditate in a remote cave by herself for twelve years, and then build a flourishing nunnery in the Himalayas? How does a surfer girl from Malibu become the head of the main international organization for Buddhist women? Why does the daughter of a music executive in Santa Monica dream so vividly of peacocks one night that she chases… Read More
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Buddhism through American Women's EyesThe Buddha's path to human transformation declares women and men equally capable of spiritual realization, yet throughout history most exemplars of this tradition have been men. Now, as Buddhism is transmitted to the West, women are playing a major role in its adaptation and development. The conversation presented here takes place among experienced practitioners from many Buddhist traditions who share their thoughts on the Buddhist outlook, its practical application in… Read More
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Meeting the Great Bliss Queen
Buddhists, Feminists, and the Art of the SelfDespite the daunting barriers of geography and language that separate them, Buddhism and contemporary feminism have much to say to each other. Buddhist practices such as mindfulness (in which calm centering and keen awareness of change coexist) and compassion (in which the self is recognized as both powerful in itself and interdependently connected with all others) can be important resources for contemporary women, while feminism can expand the traditional… Read More
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Lady of the Lotus-Born
The Life and Enlightenment of Yeshe TsogyalThe first Tibetan to attain complete enlightenment was in all probability the woman Yeshe Tsogyal, the closest disciple of Padmasambhava, the master who brought Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. This classical text is not only a biography but also an inspiring example of how the Buddha's teaching can be put into practice. Lady of the Lotus-Born interweaves profound Buddhist teachings with a colorful narrative that includes… Read More
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Choosing Simplicity
A Commentary on the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha
Choosing Simplicity discusses the precepts and lifestyle of fully ordained nuns within the Buddhist tradition. The ordination vows act as guidelines to promote harmony both within the individual and within the community by regulating and thereby simplifying one's relationships to other sangha members and laypeople, as well as to the needs of daily life. Observing these precepts and practicing the Buddhadharma brings incredible benefit to oneself and others. Since… Read More
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- Thubten Chodron
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Women of WisdomWomen of Wisdom explores and celebrates the spiritual potential of all women, as exemplified by the lives of six Tibetan female mystics. These stories of great women who have achieved full illumination, overcoming cultural prejudices and a host of other problems which male practitioners do not encounter, offer a wealth of inspiration to everyone on the spiritual path.In this revised and expanded edition, Tsultrim Allione's extensive autobiographical preface and introduction… Read More
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Buddhism through American Women's EyesThe Buddha's path to human transformation declares women and men equally capable of spiritual realization, yet throughout history most exemplars of this tradition have been men. Now, as Buddhism is transmitted to the West, women are playing a major role in its adaptation and development. The conversation presented here takes place among experienced practitioners from many Buddhist traditions who share their thoughts on the Buddhist outlook, its practical application in… Read More
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Princess in the Land of Snows
The Life of Jamyang Sakya in TibetThis is the story of a determined woman who overcame great obstacles in order to achieve religious freedom. Born in eastern Tibet, Jamyang Sakya married into the powerful Sakya family, spiritual advisers of Kublai Khan and for years rulers of much of Central Asia. Her engaging personal story evokes a rich vision of Tibet's traditional culture, customs, and religious practices. Jamyang Sakya tells of being the only girls in… Read More
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Off of the can of French's Onion Toppers this makes an awesome twist to breaded chicken. Just dip boneless, skinless chicken (size of your choice) into beaten egg and top with crushed up Onion Toppers. Bake until fully cooked (approx 15 min.)
This is great, I made it last week and plan on having it again.


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Places Discussed(Critical Guide to Settings and Places in Literature)
Yoknapatawpha County
Yoknapatawpha County (YOK-nuh-puh-TAW-fuh). Fictional county in northwestern Mississippi that Faulkner called his "little postage stamp of native soil." By the time Faulkner wrote Absalom, Absalom! he had used this setting in five novels. For this novel, however, he drew a map of the county on which he identified places used in both this and the earlier novels. Faulkner gave the county an area of 2,400 square miles and a population of 6,298 white residents and 9,313 black residents. With the Tallahatchie River serving as the northern boundary, the Yoknapatawpha River—an old name for the actual Yocona River—as the southern boundary, Yoknapatawpha bears a remarkable resemblance to, but is not identical with, Mississippi's real Lafayette County.
Jefferson Yoknapatawpha's fictional county seat, is likewise patterned after Oxford; however, Faulkner also includes a town called "Oxford" in the novel. A rural, agricultural county with a large number of plantations, including Sutpen's Hundred, Yoknapatawpha is a miniature of the South during the nineteenth century. Amid a society permeated with racial prejudice and class consciousness, the character Thomas Sutpen is both spurred toward his goal and denied the opportunity for success. Despite his efforts to achieve respectability, most members of Jefferson's aristocracy regard him as an outsider and fail to recognize that he mirrors the flaws of their society.
Sutpen's Hundred
Sutpen's Hundred (SUHT-penz). Plantation built by Thomas Sutpen on a "hundred square miles of some of the best virgin bottom land in the country." Having failed in an earlier attempt in the West Indies to achieve his "design," Sutpen purchases land from a local Chickasaw chief. With the help of a French architect and slave labor, he ruthlessly sets out to establish a dynasty in Yoknapatawpha County. He spends two years building his...
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- Related Titles / Adaptations
- Media Adaptations
- What Do I Read Next?
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How else can we explain rising oil prices? Bush was to blame for high oil prices during his term. It is only logical to assume Obama is to blame now.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/28f1e2a6-432e ... ab49a.html
NHB has been boring lately, want to hear all the Bush was just making money for his oil buddies people now.
On a serious note between rising oil prices and the expiration of the First time home buyer credit it isnt looking good for an economy looking to turn the corner. If I were king I would propose some sort of tax credit that encourages downsizing (or upsizing if you can afford it) to keep the housing market going.
Edit: Swerb trying to rope you in here a little to hear your take on the current economic situation, have been reading your dailydish lately.


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Notice of Change in Control of a Bank Holding Company
March 28, 2013
Tina Pogatchnik-Rabe, individually and as trustee for the Bruce Pogatchnik Family Trust and the D.A. Pogatchnik Family Trust, all of Hinckley, Minnesota, intend to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to retain 25 percent or more of the shares and thereby control of Finlayson Bancshares, Inc., Finlayson, Minnesota. Finlayson Bancshares, Inc. controls Northview Bank, Sandstone, Minnesota and First Independent Bank, Russell, Minnesota. In addition, the Bruce Pogatchnik Family Trust, D.A. Pogatchnik Family Trust, and Dean L. Pogatchnik Grandchildren's Trust, Finlayson, Minnesota (Bruce Alan Pogatchnik; trustee), intend to apply to remain members of the Pogatchnik Family Shareholder Group which controls 25 percent or more of the shares and thereby control of Finlayson Bancshares, Inc. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the notice.
You are invited to submit comments in writing on this notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, P.O. Box 291, Minneapolis, MN 55480-0291. The comment period will not end before April 18, 2013, and may be somewhat longer. The Board's procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the notice, contact Jacqueline G. King, Community Affairs Officer, at (612) 204-5470. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the notice if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.


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1. I remember reading on one of the posts in this section that someone wanted to buy the indivigual ingredients you use in your teas... As you said, that would be pretty impossible in a practicle sense..
But I had an idea tonight: What if you offered custom tea blends? They would obviously be more expensive, but im sure people would pay to have their own blends made. And if you come across a blend that someone is requesting that is particularly good, you could add it to your site!
I know that it would be harder for you guys, but i was just thinking that it would be a good option for those willing to pay for it.
2. I've noticed nowadays that you can get most anything personalized. From m-n-ms that have your name on them, to official US stamps with your picture.... I was thinking that it would be neat to have personalized tea too! You could print messages on tea tins, etc, for people to give as gifts etc. It would also be neat for wedding favors and things. Wouldn't it be cool to go to a party, and get a basket with the hosts personal blend of tea (see above) and your name right on the tin!?!? Now THAT would be cool.
Anyways, just thoughts lol.


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Will Ferrell Gossip
Will Ferrell gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in Zoolander 2
Frazer Harrison/ Dimitrios Kambouris/ Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images
The first time I saw Zoolander I didn't like it, but it grew on me after multiple viewings, so after I saw Zoolander 2 and did not like it, I actually went back the next day and tried it again. Maybe it just needed to grow on me so I could properly appreciate its absurdity, but no. Zoolander 2 isn't secretly brilliant like its predecessor, nor does it have the kind of absurd humor it takes time to unpack. Full Story
Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg: Globes Worst Waste of Time
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When Lainey and I discussed the show right after it aired, we agreed it wasn't boring. Some years, sure. But this year it wasn't boring. There were legitimate races, interesting acceptances, and of course, everyone cringing away from the white-hot glare of Ricky Gervais. So then why were we subjected to Ferrell Full Story
Marky Mark is the MOST MAN in Daddy's Home
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I suppose it's only fair, since Point Break turned out to be entertaining almost in spite of itself, that the other wide-release non-Star Wars option at the cineplex this holiday season, Daddy's Home, is exactly as bad as you think it is. Full Story
The overpaid Savage
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Forbes released its list of the 10 most overpaid actors yesterday. Coming in at #1: Le Sauvage, Johnny Depp Because a true artist, the one who thinks himself a rock god, should never be appreciated by the masses. So either he doesn't give a sh-t about this dubious distinction or he's proud of it. Full Story
Daddy's Home in Dublin
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I mentioned Daddy's Home yesterday in my post about Chris Hemsworth and In The Heart Of The Sea – click here for a refresher. The question was about the audience for that film because Star Wars is eating everything. Some of you wrote back to say that In The Heart Of The Sea is for our dads. Full Story
Okay, I'm on board with Zoolander 2
The first teaser for Zoolander 2 did not get me excited, but a proper trailer has arrived and it's hilarious. I'm sold. Zoolander 2 was not a movie I knew I wanted, but now that I have seen this trailer, I totally want this movie right now. Full Story
Will Ferrell and Marky Mark are going to get KILLED by the Force
As Lainey mentioned, I don't think anything opening on December 18 or December 25—Christmas falls on a Friday this year, which means the holiday weekend will be extra-huge box office—has any chance of competing with New New Star Wars. Full Story
JT's longing looks
Jimmy Fallon aired a new sketch featuring Justin Timberlake last night. I like it. Silly is always better when it's rooted in the recognisable and we've all seen scenes like this in a movie, on television, and have been embarrassingly moved by them. Another reason why this works, and why most of JT's bits with Fallon work, is that he's not alone. Full Story
Daddy's Home—ugh, can we change that title?
When I first wrote about Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg Full Story
Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig are making a Lifetime movie
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This is not a joke. The movie, expected to air this summer, is about a couple who take care of a pregnant woman in the hopes of adopting her baby only to have it all go horribly awry. It's described as a "wink" at the genre, the genre being Lifetime movies, which…yeah that is a genre by this point. Full Story
Will Ferrell & Kevin Hart Get Hard
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A controversy about this movie erupted following its premiere at SXSW when a member of the audience at the post-screening Q&A told director Etan Cohen that the movie "seemed racist as f*ck". In response, the filmmakers said that similar criticisms of the movie are "cheap" and "lazy journalism Full Story


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Topic: Blocks
def grandfatherClock &block
currentTime = Time.now.strftime("%I")
currentTimeI = currentTime.to_i
total = ((1)..(currentTimeI)).to_a
total.each do |t|
puts 'The time now is ' + t.to_s + ' O\' Clock'
grandfatherClock do
puts 'dong'
grandfatherClock do
puts 'ding'
I've coded the click something like this to achieve:
Grandfather Clock. Write a method which takes a block and calls it once for each hour that has passed today. That way, if I were to pass in the block do puts 'DONG!' end, it would chime (sort of) like a grandfather clock. Test your method out with a few different blocks (including the one I just gave you). Hint: You can use Time.now.hour to get the current hour. However, this returns a number between 0 and 23, so you will have to alter those numbers in order to get ordinary clock-face numbers (1 to 12).
What would you do? I'm a beginner and wants to learn best practices.
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Large Canvas Floor Tote Storage
- Overview
Designed to hold everything from laundry to toys and blankets, our Large Canvas Floor Tote brings order and style to kids' spaces.
- 21" diameter, 24" high
- Fabric cover is woven of pure cotton canvas.
- Detailed with easy-to-grab handles.
- Can be collapsed for easy storage when not in use.
- Each box includes 9 label cards.
- Catalog / Internet only.
- Dimensions & Care
- Square totes are constructed of sturdy chipboard and covered with 100% cotton canvas.
- Overall: 21" diameter, 24" high
- Weight: 2 pounds 13 ounces
- Vacuum with brush attachment.
- For tougher stains, spot clean with a cold-water soap solution.
- Shipping & Return Info
This is a general shipping item.
View Our Shipping Information
Return Policy
At Pottery Barn Kids, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction is our priority. We carefully inspect your order prior to shipment; upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage. We will arrange for a prompt replacement. If, within 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery and 30 days for all other products, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value.
If your return for Merchandise Credit Cards is greater than $10,000, we will issue $10,000 in Merchandise Credit Cards to you that day, and then mail additional Merchandise Credit Card(s) for the amount in excess of $10,000 to you.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price that ends in $0.99.
For returns of items purchased from your Pottery Barn Kids registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later.
For assistance, please contact Customer Service at 800.993.4923
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Montmorency transfers funds for child care fund
ATLANTA – The Montmorency County Board of Commissioners transferred money from two funds to pay off its 2012 child care fund obligations. The additional $92,000 child care payments were authorized during the Aug. 22, 2012, board meeting, but without enough money in its contingency fund to pay what was owed.
"I thought we took it out of something, and put it in contingency to pay it," Commissioner Stacy Carroll said.
According to Commissioner Gene Thornton, the original motion to move $92,000 for the child care fund was approved, but the large amount of money was not available in contingency.
"The budget is royally screwed, that's what we need to work on," Thornton said.
Commissioner Daryl Peterson said he was unhappy about the recent pay raises the board approved, and the continuous drawing from the contingency fund. However, Thornton made the motion to transfer funds into child care fund from the balance left in the 2012 contingency and general fund balance.
"What you're saying is the 2012 contingency went down to nothing," Peterson said. "When we work on the budget this time lets have some common sense."
The board approved transferring from the balance left in the 2012 contingency fund, but the remaining amount was transferred from the 2012 general fund balance.
"We can transfer money from the balance left in the 2012 contingency fund with a balance from the general fund, we'll use $30,000 from contingency and $60,000 plus or minus from the fund balance," Thornton said. "This year, we will get half of the $92,000 back."
In other business:
* the board approved hiring Linda Uchwal as a part-time employee in the probate office.
* Thornton, as board chairman, will have his name put on the PNC county credit card.
* the board authorized $838.14 to go toward an EDC computer.
* the NEMCOG budget will be increased by an additional $240.09 for dues out of this years budget.
* a new fax machine will be purchased for the board of commissioners office at a price not to exceed $200.
* three sealed bids were approved, including gas for county vehicles which was awarded to Suiter for six cents under pump prices, unlimited computer networking and back up services was awarded to Byte Jumpers for $1,305 and $180 per month payments, and TruGreen will handle pest control for a total cost of $378.
* Prosecutor Terrie Case was named county attorney.
* Thornton designated committees, appointments, and set dates for the finance committee.
* the county budget will be moved from the deputy clerks office to the board office.
* Donna Baranyai was named 911 director.
* new board rules were adopted.
* the board approved a contract with NEMCOG for mapping services.
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One-row storage is perfect for small items
Club member Bob Pettegrew of Liberty, Missouri, used a 10-ft. section of vinyl gutter, two gutter end pieces and a couple of gutter-support brackets to build this simple storage trough for spray cans and other small items. Because the gutter can store only one row of items, it keeps them organized in plain sight; Bob never has to worry that smaller items will be hidden back behind larger spray cans. Brought to you by: American Profile - Inspirational Stories & American History


text: Jeff Flowers on July 15, 2013 1 Comment If you're struggling to stay cool through the summer heat, there are plenty of air conditioning options that can meet your individual needs. If you're sweating it out in a small enclosed space, portable air conditioners are going to be your best option. Developed to make the small areas you inhabit cool and comfortable, portable air coolers are designed with either a single hose or a dual hose system. Let's take a look at the differences between the two types of cooling systems. Single-Hose Systems The single hose air conditioning system is the most fundamental option available to you. It works by using a compressor to suck air in, and then expels hot air and moisture out of the room. Because the warm air continually tries to seep back into the room to replace the negative air pressure, the single-hose air conditioners have to work harder to keep the room cool. Depending on your living situation, the single-hose air conditioners are sufficient enough for cooling a small area and may the best option for you. However, the dual-hose system is usually the most efficient cooling system, thus it's preferred by most people. Dual-Hose Systems As suggested by the name, the dual-hose air conditioning system implements two hoses. One hose pulls the hot air from the room, cools it within the unit, and then expels it back into the immediate area. Just like the single-hose design, a dual-hose portable air conditioner labors to perform its cooling function, creating heat inside the cooler. However, the difference with this type of system, the second hose pulls the cooled air from the room and uses it to cool the compressor and condenser coils. This allows your air conditioner to work more efficiently, providing better cooling in your small living or working space. While the price may be slightly higher than a single-hose cooling unit, the efficiency it provides is well worth the money. Tips For Using Your Portable Air Conditioner No matter which type of portable air conditioner you choose, here's a few tips to get the most use out of your cooling system. Whether you're cooling a bedroom or apartment, your air conditioner will work more effectively when you close all your doors and windows to the area you are cooling. It's also a good idea to limit the overall amount of heat-producing sources, like electronic equipment and lights. For optimal performance, turn your portable air cooler on early in the day when it's still relatively cool. It's far easier for your air conditioner to maintain a comfortable temperature, than to cool down a room that's already reached high temperatures. Turning on a ceiling or rotating fan will also help boost the overall effectiveness of your air conditioner. If you're looking for a way to keep a small living or working area cool, a portable air cooler is an effective and economical way to do so. Review the pros and cons of the single-hose and dual-hose systems to select the unit that best meets your needs and budget. Follow the tips and recommendations to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. You'll soon see that portable air coolers are a great way to stay cool, even in small spaces. Recommended Reading: Top 5 Portable Air Conditioners How to Use a Portable Air Conditioner: Tips & Tricks How to Stay Cool in Your Home Without Central Air Summer Road Trips: How to Keep Your RV Cool


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LONDON – Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the president of Argentina, has written a forceful open letter to British Prime Minister David Cameron, attacking the United Kingdom's "blatant exercise of 19th-century colonialism" over the Falklands Islands, and urging him to keep to the terms of 1965 United Nations resolution to "negotiate a solution" to the disputed territory.
The letter, which was published as an ad in both The Guardian and The Independent newspapers, is the latest act of bad feeling between the two nations who went to war in 1982 over the islands located in the southern Atlantic Ocean.
"The Argentines on the Islands were expelled by the Royal Navy and the United Kingdom subsequently began a population implantation process similar to that applied to other territories under colonial rule," she writes in the letter published today, a copy of which was also sent to Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
"Since then, Britain, the colonial power, has refused to return the territories to the Argentine Republic, thus preventing it from restoring its territorial integrity," the letter adds. "In the name of the Argentine people, I reiterate our invitation for us to abide by the resolutions of the United Nations."
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Office for the Aging seeks $500K hike for '14
MAYVILLE – The Office for the Aging will be requesting a $500,000 increase in its 2014 budget.
OFA Director Dr. Mary Ann Spanos presented to the Human Services Com-mittee on Wednesday to explain why there will be a large increase to her budget request prior to her budget hearing.
"I am going to be asking for a significant increase in our budget," Spanos told the committee. "I wanted to give you information on what is behind that. I wanted to give you time before the actual budget hearing to really think about that and make a decision."
Spanos made a PowerPoint presentation to the committee to show an investment in home and community services saves money and helps people. According to a National Performance Outcomes Measures Project study from 2010, 60 percent of OFA clients were similar to those in nursing homes, OFA home services are only 5 percent of Medicaid costs, and OFA services can delay nursing home placement for up to five years.
Spanos argued that by providing in-home services and diverting clients from nursing homes, more than $19 million in Medicaid savings could have been realized by Chautauqua County in 2013.
Additionally, she said people receiving care at home would still be paying income, property and sales taxes; employ homecare workers; and make community contributions through churches, charities and volunteer work.
Currently, Chautauqua County has 359 people on the OFA homecare wait list; 40 waiting for home-delivered meals due to sequestration; 177 seniors waiting for home repairs, including ramps, safety rails and bathroom modifications; and limits on dining-out tickets provided by OFA.
Because of the needs of residents, many may end up in nursing homes, when their needs could have been met by OFA, according to Director Spanos.
A budget increase of $500,000 would help an additional 420 seniors in Chautauqua County, Spanos said, in addition to saving $23 million for Medicaid.
"I'm not saying our services are the end-all and be-all," Spanos said. "But, if we give a little bit on the front end, everybody else suffers less."
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Last night, I presented an E-Talk to the Engineering Student Council (ESC) of the University of Arizona (UofA).
The ESC is the student governing body of The University of Arizona's College of Engineering. The organization works with scholastic honorary societies, professional organizations, and project clubs to aid and encourage the professional and social development of students. This year, ESC launched a new program, Engineering Talks (E-Talks), consisting of workshops and lectures, which will focus on teaching students what it takes to work within a company, before they enter the workforce. To make this program successful, career advice from professionals working at established companies is essential.
The audience was a mix of undergraduate and graduate engineering students from a variety of disciplines, such as Petroleum, Hydrology, Mining, Biomedical, Electrical and Computer Engineering. Only a few were graduating this May. There were roughly an equal number of boys and girls, which was encouraging. When I was an engineering student at the UofA, women engineers were very rare.
I divided my talk into three sections.
- A little about myself, my academic and professional career over the past 30 years, and some background of IBM as a company, how it is organized, and its 100 year Centennial celebration.
- An overview of IBM's corporate strategy for Smarter Computing, explaining how IBM is solving the world's toughest challenges for analyzing Big Data, developing Optimized Systems for particular workloads, and new delivery and deployment models for Cloud Computing.
- Some career advice, based on my decades of work experience at IBM and elsewhere
After the Q&A, several students stayed around afterwards to ask questions. This seems to happen every time I give a presentation to a mixed audience. I handed out plenty of business cards, and offered to make the charts available to all the students via the IBM Expert Network on Slideshare.net website.
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First Time on the Clinch
I finally fished the Clinch today for the first time. I met ttas67 and redc4man around noon as the water was falling. They were talking to another guy who turned out to be Green Weenie. We all rigged up and headed out into the water. The fish were feeding and everyone was soon into fish.
I used a parachute Adams for my "indicator" fly and tried various small nymphs (mainly midges) under it. Fish hit just about anything I used and I even caught several on the dry. We fished most of the afternoon at Millers Island and caught some absolute monsters. Here is one of the largest...
Late in the day, I decided to try up near the dam and see if I could find any larger fish. I finally got into some solid 12 inch fish that put on great aerial shows.
It was a nice first day for me on new water and nice to fish with some board members again. Thanks for showing us the river Trevor!
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Guess I should have stayed... Congrats on the second effort. It was a good day, I'll try it again sometime. It was very different than the park. I couldn't mask most of my faults like I can at Tremont. I'm glad I got lucky early. It was pretty tough down the stretch. Would have been nice to hook a 12 incher on my 3wt... Hopefully we can try SoHo in a couple of weeks!
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I really enjoyed fishing with you guys. I had a great time. We each ended up with a few good fish, but I'll have to say; Plateau Angler really screwed up the curve for the rest of us. He was catching 20 to our 2! Just a phenomenal angler.
redc4man and ttas67 are two of the nicest guys you'll ever have the pleasure to meet on the water. If anyone has a chance to fish with either of these guys, I would take them up on it. Catching fish on the 3wt was awesome. I caught one in the first riffle we fished. He shot downstream and stripped off line like a 20" fish. Until I got closer to him, that's what I thought he was! Turned out to be a 12" stocker hooked square in the side. As redc4man can tell you, I thought I'd never get him in.
Alas, I believe my fishing is done until after the baby arrives. Should be any day now. Until then, I shall live vicariously through all of you.
Take care, guys.
"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after."~Henry David Thoreau
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Great day on the water! and the best part? its a week before christmas and 70 degrees! I was a little reluctant to try out the 3wt on the clinch. after about 5 minutes of fishing some wind kicked in and I thought I had made a big mistake. but overall, the rod fished very well out there. nice meeting green weenie. he also is a very nice guy.
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text: An international team of researchers has observed the electronic structure of iron-based superconductors at the atomic scale to answer many questions about their properties. They studied a compound of iron, calcium, and arsenic and doped it with cobalt atoms, which transformed it into a superconductor. They also examined the properties of the material when an insufficient amount of cobalt was added, which may unlock some answers to how superconductivity works. They found that dopant atoms are not neutral, but "do other very surprising things." One of these is a finding that magnetism may play a role in superconductivity. The researchers say they plan to experiment with a broad range of iron-based superconducting materials to verify the phenomenon and will also see whether changing the locations at which the dopant atoms are placed on the material changes the electronic structure. J. C. Séamus Davis, James Gilbert White Distinguished Professor in the Physical Sciences at Cornell University and director of the Center for Emergent Superconductivity at Brookhaven National Laboratory, led the research team. Other participants were from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Academia Sinica in Taipei, Florida State University, the University of Amsterdam, US Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University, the University of Colorado, and the University of St. Andrews. They reported their findings in a recent online edition of the journal Nature Physics. (PhysOrg)(Cornell University)(Nature Physics)


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Find the LaughterPosted Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at 12:11 PM
Walk outside your door any day of the week and you're going to get hit with it.
Violence, in the form of suicides, homicides, mass shootings, drive-by shootings, beatings, rapes, stabbings, clubbings, etc. Death, destruction, sadness, grief, verbal abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, molestations, the list goes on and on. You'll find it on television, in newspapers, and on the radio.
It's everywhere and unfortunately, just a part of today's society. But why? Why is American society like this? Now granted, I am just as proud as the next guy to be an American, and I love this country and would fight and die for it. But it just saddens me to see society in our country regressing in so many ways instead of progressing, which should be done to ensure a bright future for children and young people who hold the fate of our nation in their hands.
Which brings me to another question. What is the solution -- if there even is one -- to such a problem? There may not be one. These situations and problems are evident now, they were evident years ago, and they will still be around in several years when I am dead and gone. My son will witness horrific atrocities and tragedies as he grows older, as will his children and grandchildren.
There's no getting around it, the negative stuff will always be there. But what can we do about it? Become overwhelmed by all that is happening around us, therefore allowing ourselves to negatively be affected by it? Or can we focus so intently during our day that we are not distracted by what is happening around us, but only on ourselves, our loved ones, and the task at hand, whatever that may be. Because as terrible as some news stories are, some of them don't affect us at all, right?
Sometimes we are just so enthralled by what the media throws at us (yes I am a reporter and yes, I do know this is true) that we somehow feel ourselves becoming personally involved, even if the incident happened miles away or even in another part of the world. So, what exactly is the solution here?
For me, it is sometimes inevitable that I will be bombarded with bad news throughout the day. News that affects me personally, sometimes making me sad. Sometimes angry. Sometimes depressed. Sometimes I feel no emotions at all. But you know what? I try as hard as I can to not let whatever it is affect me. My personal problems are no one else's to deal with, so why bring them to work with me, bringing others down into my misery when they have nothing to do with it? That just doesn't make sense.
But just to make it through the day, I feel the logical thing to do is to find my center. The thing that makes me happiest in the world, and realize that no matter how bad things may get, they probably could be a lot worse. With me, I try to make people laugh, and laugh right along with them because there is absolutely no better medicine than laughter, an often perfect prescription for a day gone awry. Sometimes people can take themselves, other people or their job too seriously and find no time to be light hearted or to laugh. This is simply a recipe for disaster in my opinion.
Now I'm not saying that it is always appropriate to laugh. In fact, sometimes it is simply inappropriate. But I think many of those times that "turning a frown upside down" is the best way to make a person instantly feel better about themselves and their current station in life.
Now I know I'm not a psychiatrist. I'm just speaking from experience here.
So, as a final thought I guess, when you go to work tomorrow and you just know it's going to be a bad day with everything that is happening in your life, and negative news around the world has got you down and depressed, remember one thing:
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While Advanced Micro Devices is reportedly preparing a new socket for 2006 introduction, the company's current 939-pin infrastructure is likely to live a long life, the company says. But it is unclear how long processors in current form-factor continue to evolve.
"We strive to provide our customers with a stable computing platform for as long as possible. Current AMD64 sockets will serve our customers well into the future. Eventually, technology takes strides that require revisiting the way components interact within a PC to improve performance, stability and value," an AMD spokesperson told X-bit labs.
On Wednesday X-bit labs reported about the Socket M2 that is set to be introduced across the range of AMD desktop microprocessors, including performance, mainstream and value chips, in the first half of 2006. The chips that will be intended for the Socket M2 infrastructure are currently known under
When chipmakers introduce new sockets, they usually cease evolution of previous-generation infrastructure: after a new socket emerges, the maximum older can get is one or two fast processors. Usually AMD moves previous-generation sockets into entry-level markets and then broadens family of low-cost AMD Sempron processors for the infrastructure.
"Socket 754 is mature and with that maturity come value-priced mainboards that are perfect to serve AMD Sempron's market for quite a while. Socket 939 is young and virile with a long life ahead of it," the spokesperson added.
"Certainly AMD is always planning and designing for future products. But current sockets have good life ahead of them… We can't give specific lifespans because customer demand is a huge factor in determining how long we support a socket," the official concluded.
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Between school, homework, sports, babysitting, and dating, it may feel like there's no time for healthy eating. And when you do stop to eat, it's probably tempting to go the quick and easy route by grabbing a burger and fries, potato chips, or candy. But it is possible to treat yourself to a healthy snack. In fact, if you have a hectic schedule, it's even more important to eat healthy foods that give you the fuel you need to keep going.
Even if you take time to eat three meals a day, you may still feel hungry at times. What's the answer? Healthy snacks. Snacking on small amounts of nutritious food throughout the day can keep your energy level high and your mind alert without taking up a lot of your time.
Here are a few healthy snacking ideas:
- Ants on a log — Spread peanut butter on celery sticks and top with raisins.
- Banana ice — Peel several very ripe bananas, break them into 1-inch pieces, and freeze the pieces in a sealed plastic bag. Just before serving, whirl the pieces in the blender with a small amount of water or juice. Serve right away. Add berries for a different flavor or top with fruit or nuts.
- Healthy ice pops — Freeze fresh, unsweetened 100% juice in ice pop molds or ice cube trays.
- Whole-grain pita and hummus — Warm a pita in the oven on low, then cut it into small triangles. Dip it in a tasty, low-fat hummus. Hummus is available in yummy flavors like garlic and spicy red pepper. Hummus also makes a tasty dip for cut–up veggies.
- Happy trails mix — Combine 1 cup whole-grain toasted oat cereal with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup dried cranberries for a healthy trail mix.


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Boston Celtics Baby Slippers
Price: $14.95
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- Brand: Comfy Feet
- Color: Green/White
- Fit: True to Size
- Includes: Metallic hanging loop
- Made Of: Soft polyester
Get your little Boston Celtics fan out of the crib and onto the court when you slip these adorable plush baby slippers over their little toes. They feature embroidered Boston Celtics logos on the sides, faux lace-up detail and a non-slip sole. These baby slippers also features a metallic hanging loop so you can show off your Boston Celtics pride by dangling them from your review mirror!
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Giving to my first grand child
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- Feels true to size
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