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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE has partnered with EDSITEment, the free, high-quality, digital, educational resource from the National Endowment for the Humanities. In honor of the Civil War's 150th anniversary in 2011, EDSITEment has brought together, in one convenient place, its lessons on slavery and African American communities, as well as the causes, the course and the consequences of the Civil War.
Click here to visit EDSITEment's Facebook page and links to their lesson plans on the Civil War and on Slavery.
The Civil War Sesquicentennial begins in Spring 2011. Even 150 years after it started, the Civil War remains a deeply relevant part of our national history. Its social and political effects still affect us.
In honor of the Sesquicentennial, EDSITEment has compiled its lesson plans and online resources onto one convenient page for educators.
Before the Civil War
Life in the North and South 1847-1861: Before Brother Fought Brother -- More Americans lost their lives in the Civil War than in any other conflict. How did the United States arrive at a point at which the South seceded and some families were so fractured that brother fought brother?
The Growing Crisis of Sectionalism in Antebellum America: A House Dividing -- In this unit, students will trace the development of sectionalism in the United States as it was driven by the growing dependence upon, and defense of, black slavery in the southern states.
Abraham Lincoln and the Course of War
Lincoln Goes to War Lincoln's First Inaugural Address: We Must Not Be Enemies The American Civil War: A "Terrible Swift Sword" The Emancipation Proclamation: Freedom's First Steps Abraham Lincoln on the American Union: "A Word Fitly Spoken" Evaluating Eyewitness Reports
Related EDSITEment Websites on the Civil War
Civil War Women The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History The Valley of the Shadow
The Art and Literature of the Civil War
Images at War Picture Lincoln Homer's Civil War Veteran: Battlefield to Wheat Field The Red Badge of Courage The Massachusetts 54th Regiment: Honoring the Heroes Walt Whitman to Langston Hughes: Poems for a Democracy
The institution of slavery paved the way to the Civil War, and inflicted terrible suffering on thousands of Africans and their descendants.
In honor of the Civil War's 150th anniversary next spring, EDSITEment has compiled its lesson plans on slavery and African-American communities onto one page for educators.
Before the Civil War
Taking Up Arms and the Challenge of Slavery in the Revolutionary Era Slavery and the American Founding: The "Inconsistency not to be excused" African-American Communities in the North Before the Civil War From Courage to Freedom: Frederick Douglass' 1845 Autobiography Families in Bondage Perspective on the Slave Narrative Slave Narratives: Constructing US History Through Analyzing Primary Sources
The Civil War and Beyond
Life in the North and South: Before Brother Fought Brother The Growing Crisis of Sectionalism: A House Dividing The Emancipation Proclamation: Freedom's First Steps The Massachusetts 54th Regiment: Honoring the Heroes Martin Puryear's Ladder for Booker T. Washington Birth of a Nation, the NAACP, and the Balancing of Rights
Related EDSITEment Websites
Exploring Amistad The Frederick Douglass Papers The Antislavery Literature Project The Freedmen and Southern Society Project Voyages: The Transatlantic Slave Trade Africans in America American Experience Historic Landscapes The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Rebellion: John Horse and the Black Seminoles Uncle Tom's Cabin & American Culture The Valley of the Shadow
My American Experience
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Use in mediterranean inspired antipasto platter Delicious over a salad or in open-face cheese melts. Wild Planet offers a full line of top quality seafood with fresh-from-the-sea flavor. In order to adhere to the highest standards of sustainability possible, each product in their line is carefully researched according to the reports generated by leading environmental organizations. From their great tasting Albacore Tuna, Alaskan Salmon and Pacific Shrimp to their brand new California Sardines, we're sure you'll agree that nothing compares to the flavor, nutrition and value offered by Wild Planet! Sourcing and Fish Facts Albacore and Skipjack Tuna Wild Planet sources albacore and skipjack tuna only from pole and troll fisheries. Numerous fleets around the world use this artisanal small-scale method and deserve our support. This catch method is considered a best choice in harvest technique by the consensus of international environmental organizations studying this issue. Wild Planet may expand their sourcing as needed from other troll and pole fisheries, all of which are nearly by-catch free and are not overfished. no purse seine or long-line caught tuna will ever be used in their products! Shrimp When buying small shrimp for salad or shrimp cocktail, Oregon pink shrimp from Wild Planet is considered a best choice for sustainability as per the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. Packed without phosphates, their pink shrimp is presented to you in its natural state. Salmon Wild-caught salmon from Alaska is considered a best choice for sustainability as per the recommendations of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. Pacific salmon caught in Alaska are among the most intensively managed species in the world, with excellent monitoring of both the fish populations and the fishery itself. Sardines Pacific Sardines are considered to be a "Best Choice" for sustainability as their populations appear to be healthy and abundant. Having recovered from a natural decline in population in the 1960s, Pacific Sardines are prolific breeders that mature quickly and whose numbers are currently experiencing a high growth rate. Migratory in nature and travelling in large schools from Baja Mexico to Vancouver BC, Wild Planet Sardines are sustainably harvested in a well managed fishery with negligible bycatch or habitat damage. Pacific Sardines are versatile and flavorful, each a nutritional powerhouse packed with protein, CoQ10, Calcium, Iron and Potassium. Sardines are also an important link in the food web, as seabirds, marine mammals and other fish rely on sardines as the basis of their diet. Traceability All purchases made of tuna products are documented by dolphin safe and certificate of origin certificates which indicate: Vessel name and license Captain name and license Country vessel registration Harvest method Area of capture Trip dates of capture Dolphin safe declaration These data points provide the basis to determine that the fish landed are actually derived from the fisheries determined to be conservation best choices. Verification of these facts are confirmed by Wild Planet personnel through documentation audit and vessel inspection. Traceability of products by vessel name is documented and maintained in the transit, storage and production of finished goods. Sustainability and Fishing Methods Wild Planet is proud to offer a complete line of premium quality, great tasting sustainably sourced seafood from eco-preferable fisheries. They are proud to be 100% compliant with the fishing recommendations of all environmental agencies. Wild Planet is proud to be in full compliance with the green standards of Blue Ocean, Sea Choice and Fishwise. How was Wild Planet's tuna caught? In most cases, labeling does not include information on the catch method. If it is absent, assume the worst. Wild Planet sources tuna caught only by trolling or pole ane line There is virtually no bycatch* associated with the trolling or pole and line techniques, which are regarded as the best fishing methods for tuna, a fact worth remembering when you buy. This Eco-consensus is supported by many Non-Government Organizations including: The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch SeaChoice Blue Ocean Institute There are 2 main methods used to catch tuna in commercial fisheries that Wild Planet endorses as a best practice method: 1. Troll-Caught Albacore Commercial fishing vessels that harvest younger surface-swimming albacore are called "jig boats" because they fish with jigs. They are also called "trollers" since they "troll" for albacore. "Trolling" means to catch fish by towing a lure or baited hook behind a slow-moving boat. In the albacore fishery, trollers attach ten to twenty fishing lines to the vessel's outriggers. These fishing lines are of different lengths and are also spread out along each outrigger to help prevent them from getting tangled up with each other. Attached to the end of each line is a jig, which is a rubbery fishing lure with a hook in it. Jigs are shaped to look like squid and come in a wide variety of colors. The jigs are trailed in the water behind a moving boat, and some albacore will bite a squid-like jig and get hooked. The hooked albacore is immediately removed from the water and prepared for freezing. Because jigs are designed to catch fish on the ocean's surface, they simply cannot reach the older, larger albacore that swim in deep waters far below the surface. This is why other types of fishing gear are used to catch older albacore, and why "troll-caught albacore" always refers to the younger, tastier, Omega 3 rich albacore. 2. Pole and line Pole and line fishing has been practiced for centuries in several different parts of the world. The method involves attracting a school of tuna to the side of a "bait-boat" by throwing live sardines and anchovies overboard. This creates a tuna "feeding frenzy" and fish are hauled out of the water, one-by-one, using pole and line. The size of the tuna caught this way is small, mostly consisting of albacore and skipjack, but also some yellowfin and bigeye. There are two additional tuna harvest methods that Wild Planet considers as environmentally inferior and not in compliance with optimum conservation of marine resources: 1. Purse Seines Purse seines are large nets that can measure over 2 km long and 200 meters deep. They are deployed in a circular form around a school of tuna, hanging vertically in the water column. Once the fish are completely encircled by the net, it is drawn tight at the bottom, like a purse, to prevent the fish from escaping below. It is then brought alongside the fishing vessel, hoisted out of the water, and the fish are brought on board. Purse seines are used to target mostly yellowfin tuna and skipjack, and on a world scale account for roughly 60% of all the tuna landed. They are the preferred fishing gear of the French and Spanish fleets. 2. Longlines Longlining is the most common method used to catch albacore worldwide. Per Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, longlines attract a variety of open ocean swimmers, such as endangered sea turtles, sharks and other fish, resulting in wasteful bycatch*. Also, as the line is deployed into the water, seabirds dive for the bait, are ensnared on the hooks and drown. Since there are no integrated international laws to reduce bycatch, international longline fleets are contributing heavily to the long-term decline of some of these threatened or endangered species. Longline gear involves the use of a main line of up to 150 km in length from which as many as 3,000 shorter branch lines, each with a baited hook, are dangled in the water column. The mainline is kept afloat by a series of buoys attached at intervals. The gear is passive, in that it captures whatever fish happen to take the bait. Longlines operate mostly at depths between 100 and 150 metres, but can be set as deep as 300 metres when targeting bigeye. Longlines are used to catch the high-value fish that are marketed as sashimi, historically in the Japanese market but also increasingly in North America and Europe. Since very high quality fish is needed for sashimi, most vessels are equipped with "flash freezers" to freeze the fish to -60oC almost immediately. Taiwan and Japan are specialists in longlining, targeting primarily bigeye, with some yellowfin and albacore. *Bycatch Most fisheries catch unwanted animals along with their target catch. This non-target catch, known as "bycatch", is normally thrown back into the ocean, dead or dying. Tuna fishing is no exception to this rule. Longlines, for instance, can catch sharks, rays, sea turtles, seabirds and many species of fish. Globally, it has been estimated that 200,000 loggerheads and 50,000 leatherback sea turtles are hooked by longlines every year. Purse seines are no better, with bycatches consisting of a diverse array of marine life, including dolphin fish, billfish, wahoo, triggerfish, barracuda, rainbow runners, sharks and sea turtles, especially when used in conjunction with floating objects (known as fish aggregating devices, or "FADs" - used to attract schools of tuna). Highest Omega 3 and Low Mercury Highest Omega 3 Why does Wild Planet's Albacore have such a high level of Omega 3? they cook their albacore once in the can so all the natural Omega 3 are intact. They do not add water or oil. The large national brands of tuna lose most of the Omega 3 in their pre-cooking process before the fish is combined in the can with water or vegetable oil. They sell the extracted Omega 3 oil to supplement manufacturers to use in the production of Omega 3 capsules. Let Wild Planet provide you with your Omega 3s naturally, with high-protein, high-Omega 3 Albacore. Wild Planet Albacore and Albacore No Salt Added contain 1,384 mg Omega 3 per 2 oz. serving which is about 140% of recommended daily value by the American Heart Association. Each two ounce serving contains 933 mg of DHA and 300 mg of EPA Omega 3. There are few foods on the planet that match this DHA content! No wonder it has been called a "foodceutical." Low Mercury Where does Wild Planet get their "low mercury" fish? The troll-caught albacore in the North Pacific fishery are lower in mercury because these migratory fish are smaller (about 9 to 25 pounds) than the long-line caught older fish that reach up to 70 pounds after ten to fifteen years of growth. Naturally, the longer a fish lives and feeds, the more it bio-accumulates mercury. While all fish caught along the West Coast are low in mercury compared to larger overseas fish, Wild Planet has made it their quest to produce the safest possible product. They does this by packing only these smaller fish. Wild Planet wants consumers to accurately quantify their exposure to mercury. Their founders have pioneered the 'Low Mercury' classification for seafood. The amount of mercury that is considered safe by the EPA and FDA is based on an individual's biomass and cannot be quantified as an overall recommended daily allowance. To put this in perspective, the FDA recommends that children and women of childbearing age limit their intake of albacore tuna to 6 ounces per week based on nationally branded tuna's average mercury content of .45PPM (after water dilution consideration). With a serving of tuna equaling 2 ounces, this correlates to three instances per week, assuming the albacore tuna content of the meal is limited to 2 ounces. Wild Planet Albacore Tuna contains less than half the mercury as compared to nationally branded albacore tuna. Therefore, according the guidelines established by the FDA, consumption of Wild Planet Albacore tuna 6-7 times per week (12-14 ounces per week total) -- with each serving limited to 2 ounces as well -- would still be below the recommended FDA range for mercury consumption on a weekly basis for women and children. Per these FDA guidelines, men and women not of childbearing age may safely consume more than the 6 ounces of nationally brand albacore tuna or 12-14 ounces of Wild Planet Albacore Tuna. Comparing Wild Planet test results with FDA albacore test results adjusted for water dilution arrives at the following comparison: Wild Planet albacore average mercury test result: 0.17ppm - 62% less National brands albacore average mercury test result adjusted for water dilution: 0.45ppm FDA maximum level allowed 1.0 ppm Frequently Asked Questions How long has Wild Planet been in business? Wild Planet has its roots in a major West Coast seafood company, Carvalho Fisheries. Carvalho Fisheries' principals, William Carvalho and Bill McCarthy, have a combined 45 years of experience in the seafood industry. They possess intimate knowledge of industry practices and in 2003 chose to discontinue involvement in fisheries that either employ harvest techniques that result in the wasteful discard of usable species or contribute to marine habitat damage. Wild Planet was created in 2005 to introduce a branded selection of sustainably caught seafood and Carvalho Fisheries was merged into Wild Planet in 2008 Wild Planet believes that conservation of wild habitat and harvest of wild seafood can successfully coexist. They strive to offer a product line consisting only of the most eco-preferable, wild seafood on the planet. Thus arose the name Wild Planet. How is Wild Planet fish caught? Their fish are caught one-by-one using hand lines and "pole and troll" methods. This insures that, unlike the long-line caught fish many companies use, other species of marine life such as dolphins and turtles aren't harmed. From where does the Albacore Tuna come? Is it wild or farmed raised? This wild caught albacore comes from the pristine waters off the Pacific Northwest in the United States. Is Wild Planet Albacore packed in water or oil? Neither. They hand-cut and pack delicious sashimi grade tuna steaks. All the Omega 3 oils are retained and no liquid is added. This is 100% pure albacore tuna and sea salt in its own natural juices; please don't drain. Why is Wild Planet Tuna higher in calories than the large national brands of tuna? Since all the natural Omega 3 is present in the can, these nutritious oils contain calories, whereas the water in the national brands' tuna is devoid of both nutrition and calories. Why is the Omega 3 content higher in Wild Planet Tuna? Since they only cook their albacore once, all the natural Omega 3 is present in the can. The large national brands of tuna loose most of the Omega 3 in their pre-cooking process before the fish is put in the can with water or vegetable oil. They sell the extracted Omega 3 oil to supplement manufacturers to use in the production of Omega 3 capsules. Let Wild Planet provide you with your Omega 3s naturally, with high protein, high Omega 3 Albacore. Are there other nutritional advantages to eating fish rather than taking Omega 3 capsules? Research indicates that Omega 3s may be better absorbed from food than supplements. Norwegian researchers compared 71 volunteers' absorption of Omega 3s (EPA and DHA) from salmon, smoked salmon, cod (14 ounces of fish per week) or cod liver oil (3 teaspoons per day). Cooked salmon provided 1.2 grams of Omega 3s daily, while cod liver oil provided more than twice as much: 3 grams of Omega 3s per day. While fish oil capsules may be a good source for boosting brain and health-giving Omega 3, salmon has an edge over fish oil as it provides a dose of selenium as well - an element many are lacking. Selenium is an important antioxidant in the body and has been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. Researchers at Massey's Institute of Food, Health and Human Nutrition in New Zealand investigated whether fish or fish oil tablets is better for people to increase their Omega 3 fatty acid status. When Massey researchers compared a group of healthy volunteers who ate a 120 gram portion of salmon twice a week with another group who took salmon oil capsules containing the equivalent Omega 3, participants were found to have similar levels of Omega 3 in the blood. What they also found was that the people who consumed salmon were able to significantly increase their blood concentrations of selenium compared to the group who took capsules. What can high Omega 3 foods do for you? Reduce inflammation throughout your body Keep your blood from clotting excessively Maintain the fluidity of your cell membranes Lower the amount of lipids (fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides) circulating in the bloodstream Decrease platelet aggregation, preventing excessive blood clotting Inhibit thickening of the arteries by decreasing endothelial cells' production of a platelet-derived growth factor (the lining of the arteries is composed of endothelial cells) Increase the activity of another chemical derived from endothelial cells (endothelium-derived nitric oxide), which causes arteries to relax and dilate Reduce the production of messenger chemicals called cytokines, which are involved in the inflammatory response associated with atherosclerosis Reduce the risk of becoming obese and improve the body's ability to respond to insulin by stimulating the secretion of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate food intake, body weight and metabolism, and is expressed primarily by adipocytes (fat cells) Help prevent cancer cell growth What conditions or symptoms indicate a need for more high Omega 3 foods? Depression Cardiovascular Disease Type 2 Diabetes Fatigue Dry, itchy skin Brittle hair and nails Inability to concentrate Joint pain Albacore Tuna, Salmon, flax seeds and walnuts are excellent food sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. Research indicates that Omega 3s may be better absorbed from food than supplements. Norwegian researchers compared 71 volunteers' absorption of Omega 3s (EPA and DHA) from salmon, smoked salmon, cod (14 ounces of fish per week) or cod liver oil (3 teaspoons per day). Cooked salmon provided 1.2 grams of Omega 3s daily, while cod liver oil provided more than twice as much: 3 grams of Omega 3s per day. Despite the fact that the salmon group got less than half the amount of Omega 3s as the cod liver oil group, blood levels of Omega 3s increased quite a bit more in those eating salmon than those taking cod liver oil. After 8 weeks, EPA levels had risen 129% and DHA rose 45% in those eating cooked salmon compared to 106% and 25%, respectively, in those taking cod liver oil. What are the functions of Omega 3 fatty acids? Every cell in our body is surrounded by a cell membrane composed mainly of fatty acids. The cell membrane allows the proper amounts of necessary nutrients to enter the cell, and ensures that waste products are quickly removed from the cell. EPA Directly Anti-Inflammatory A recently identified lipid (fat) product our bodies make from EPA, called resolvins, helps explain how this Omega 3 fat provides anti-inflammatory effects on our joints and improves blood flow. Resolvins, which have been shown to reduce inflammation in animal studies, are made from EPA by our cellular enzymes, and work by inhibiting the production and regulating the migration of inflammatory cells and chemicals to sites of inflammation. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and the COX-2 inhibitors, the resolvins our bodies produce from EPA do not have negative side effects on our gastrointestinal or cardiovascular systems. Why is there so much less mercury? The troll-caught albacore in the North Pacific fishery are lower in mercury because these migratory fish are smaller (about 9 to 25 pounds) and younger (three to five years old) than the long-line caught older fish that reach up to 70 pounds after ten to fifteen years of growth. Naturally, the longer a fish lives and feeds, the more it bio-accumulates mercury. While all fish caught along the West Coast are low in mercury compared to larger overseas fish, Wild Planet has made it their quest to produce the safest possible product. They do this by packing only these smaller fish. How is Wild Planet's offering of smaller, juvenile tuna with less mercury consistent with a sustainability mission when these young fish have not had a chance to breed? There are two fishery segments targeting albacore tuna worldwide: 1) surface fisheries catching migratory juveniles and 2) deep water long-line fisheries capturing spawning stocks. It is counter intuitive to assume that the most sustainable method of catch is to shift effort to juveniles since they have never bred. However, if all fish should be allowed to breed before harvest then there would be no commercial salmon industry since all commercial salmon have also not bred. The salmon stocks are managed by assessment of percentage of capture versus escapement. If an adequate percentage escape capture to go on to reproduce, then the fishery is considered sustainable. In the albacore world, the surface fisheries are artisanal methods of harvest that are fairly ineffective in capture compared to long-line fisheries. The West Coast troll and pole fishery captures less than 15% of the bio-mass resulting in 85% of the fish returning to the spawning stocks. This 85% escapement is sufficient to sustain the population of the species. Once a fish becomes a mature spawning adult it continues to increase in fecundity exponentially with age. A 10 year old female albacore produces many times more eggs than a 6 year old albacore. The same is true with rockfish or most other fish and is the key rationale for marine reserves designed to protect mega fauna (large spawning adults) in the reserves and allow catch of their offspring outside the reserves. There is scientific consensus that a harvest shift away from long-line caught mature albacore to migratory juveniles with proper escapement is the best model for sustainability. Wild Planet has not changed the way fishermen fish or influenced the size of fish being taken in the fishery; They only segregate the smaller fish from the total catch brought in by the boats for our own Wild Planet brand and sell the remainder to other companies. Why is Wild Planet Tuna more expensive than the large national tuna companies such as Bumble Bee or Starkist? Wild Planet uses the highest quality raw materials Wild Planet tuna is undiluted by additives or water Wild Planet tuna is hand cut and packed to provide a whole tuna steak in every can, not a can of tuna flakes and never mushy. All these make a tuna product that is vastly superior to commodity branded tuna. Is there mercury or other chemicals in Wild Planet Salmon? Wild Planet's salmon are wild-caught from pristine U.S. waters, and because of their short lifespan do not have an opportunity to absorb an appreciable amount of mercury. Are there phosphates in Wild Planet Shrimp? No. In line with their high standards for seafood, their shrimp is presented to you in its natural, healthy state and our shrimp are from an MSC certified fishery. What are the small crystals which resemble glass that are occasionally found in canned seafood? Rare in occurrence, these harmless crystals are formed by magnesium, ammonia and phosphate which are naturally found in canned seafood. During the canning and cooking process, it is possible for these elements come together as the crystalline form of magnesium ammonium phosphate which can resemble glass particles upon first glance. Unlike glass, these crystals are regular shaped prisms with straight edges and can be crushed to a powder easily or dissolved by boiling in vinegar or lemon juice for a few minutes. Struvite is safe to consume -- natural stomach acids will readily dissolve the crystals and the beneficial minerals will be naturally absorbed by the body. Why are Wild Planet tuna and sardines caught in the US but packed in Vietnam? Unfortunately, there is no US sardine or tuna cannery capable of processing their volume requirements and the last sardine factory in the United States closed in 2010. In addition, the US cost of production would greatly increase the retail price beyond the reach of most families. Wild Planet's goal is to make US-sourced sustainable seafood choices mainstream and thus have a greater impact on fishery harvest practices for the long-term good of ocean conservation. Wild Planet has elected to process their 5oz cans of albacore and skipjack tuna as well as their sardines in a highly respected partner facility in Vietnam. This facility offers state-of-the-art canning expertise in an immaculately clean, accredited environment that produces higher quality finished products than any cannery they have seen in the US. What is the carbon - load of producing these products overseas? Wild Harvest has studied this issue carefully, and are pleased to report that one of the lowest carbon-load forms of transportation on the planet is ocean freight. The carbon load of 26 tons of frozen tuna going from Seattle to Vietnam is miniscule and the finished cans returning are even less. Since there are no US canneries capable of processing these fisheries' fish, they are using the most efficient means to utilize them for domestic consumption. It is interesting that prior to their company expanding its sales of these fish, these very same pounds were being exported and not returned for domestic use. The carbon load of these fish is much lower than the "local" Alaskan halibut and salmon flown to lower 48 states. It is also lower than seafood trucked from West to East Coast or East to West Coast. It is really not total miles traveled but the kind of miles that constitute carbon load. This is one of the reasons why studies have shown that ocean freighted New Zealand lamb has less carbon load when sold in London than Scottish lamb. Distance by ocean is a minor factor compared to energy inputs from feed production. Are Wild Planet products gluten free? Wild Planet products do not contain and are not processed with any ingredients known to contain gluten. However, as their facilities are not certified as "gluten free" and because they do not batch test their products for the presence of gluten, they recommend you use this information in determining whether you should consume Wild Planet products based on your personal level of gluten sensitivity. Upon opening a can of tuna, why do I occasionally see a brownish coloring on one side of tuna? This brownish coloring is the natural result of not cooking the fish in a can of liquid. Because they do not add water or oil to their 100% pure, solid raw tuna packed into the can, the natural fat and juices that cook out during their once-cooked process is not enough liquid to surround all sides of the fish. Therefore, one side of the tuna may develop a caramelized appearance exactly like a roast browning in the oven. Once you know what it is, it is appetizing! As Wild Planet prefers to offer tuna that retains all of the flavor and Omega 3 nutrients found in the natural juices, they elect to process their tuna this way instead of boiling it in a can of water or oil. Why are Wild Planet sardines so solid as compared to other brands? Wild Planet sardines are carefully selected and are the highest quality available in the California fishery. When a fish is really fresh and brought down in temperature quickly prior to rigor it has a firmness and density that is uncommon in most fisheries. The firm fish hold up very well in the cooking process in the can and result in a fish that can be taken out whole and intact. Some find this fish to be drier than other sardines and this is due to the prevention of the liquid medium absorption because the fish are so firm. A "mushy" sardine will absorb the liquid much more readily. Wild Planet recommends breaking up the fish a bit to absorb the oil or sauce if the customer desires a more moist meat texture. About Wild Planet Wild Planet Foods, Inc. is a privately held company, whose 100% US ownership includes Wild Planet management, the SeaChange Investment Fund – a Packard Foundation-backed private equity group investing in companies committed to sustainable seafood initiatives -- White Road Investments and a number of the US fishermen who directly supply Wild Planet. Wild Planet's offices are located along the Redwood Coast of northern California in McKinleyville, near Eureka.


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England. From Warwickshire Libraries & Heritage.
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The Flyers returned to the playoffs after finishing the season with a 42-30-10 record, but were eliminated in the first round. Now, here's your chance to play fantasy GM and vote on who they should keep and who they should send packing.
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Here's some good news for the new year, and it's not even here yet! Some military families will see additional money in their paychecks in 2013. The annual adjustment for BAH and BAS were recently announced. BAH and BAS? While you may not score points in Scrabble with either word, these are important acronyms for military families. BAH means Basic Allowance for Housing, and BAS is the Basic Allowance for Substance.
BAH is a nontaxable allowance provided to eligible service members. The allowance varies worldwide and is based on the median current market rent, average utilities (including electricity, heat, and water/sewer), and average renter's insurance. BAH is also calculated for each pay grade, both with and without dependents. For 2013 the average increase in BAH for military families is about $60 per month. You can calculate your BAH rate for 2013 before it hits your service member's paycheck. Remember, BAH is based on your service member's duty station, which may not be the same zip code where you live. (There are some exceptions to this guideline.)
I used the calculator and noticed the BAH rate for 2013 for our family was actually less than our 2012 rate. Yuck. But not to panic. A key feature of the BAH program is rate protection. This means our BAH will not decrease. This ensures military families who have made long-term housing commitments in the form of a lease or contract are not penalized if the area's housing costs decrease. However, new families assigned to the area will receive the 2013 rate.
BAS is also a nontaxable allowance and is intended to replace the rations historically provided to service members. BAS rates are tied directly to the United States Department of Agriculture's calculation of the increasing price of food. This not an allowance to feed your family. It is an allowance to offset the cost of food for the service member only. Enlisted service members will receive $352.27 a month, up from $348.44 per month in 2012. Officers will receive $242.60 a month, up from $239.96 in 2012.
Is this what you expected for the new rates? Are BAH and BAS allowances a key part of your family's budget?
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HELPER-Eleanor Lottie Kurowski Zamantakis, age 82, passed away Jan. 29, 2013. She was born May 15, 1930 in Frackville, Pa. to Frank and Lottie Lech Kurowski. She married George S. Zamantakis on May 24, 1953 in Price at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
Funeral service, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, 11 a.m., Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price.
Interment, Mt.View Cemetery, Helper. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are welcome daily and may share memories of Ellie at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
The Green River High School Lady Pirates spent four days in Richfield playing in the 1-A State basketball tournament and split their four games. The Pirates lost their opener to Tabiona 48-36 to put themselves into the consolation bracket.
The next day they defeated Dugway 53-47, to send the Mustangs packing. On Friday, they defeated Piute 68-52 to send them home. On the last day, the Pirates lost to Valley 58-42.
The team finished the team in eighth place in the state with an 18-7 record. Head Coach Greg Parsons talked about his team during the tournament, "This team plays really hard. They play together, they work hard together and they work well together. It was our preseason goals to win region and to play all four days at state, we did both." This should bode well for the future since there are only two seniors on this year's team. They are Whitney Bigelow and Ciji Vetere.
Against Tabiona, Green River took the first quarter lead of 13-7 as they played well to start the game. Tabiona then took each of the final three quarters to win the game by 12 points.
Ciji led the way with 11 points followed by Heidi Vetere with 10 points. Charle Vetere added 7 points; Adriana Cordova had 4 points along with Brandi Webster. Green River made only one of 7 free throw attempts while Tabiona made 14 of 23.
On Wednesday, the Pirates outscored Dugway in every quarter to grab the easy win. They were never challenged in this game as they held Dugway to single digit scoring in each period.
Adriana led the way this day with 19 points followed by Whitney, who scored 8 points. Heidi, Charle, Ciji and Brandi each scored 6 points and Leah Swalberg scored 2 points.
Against Dugway, Friday Green River got a first quarter 10-point lead and then maintained that advantage over the rest of the game to claim the victory. After being tied 4-4 in the first quarter, Green River went on an 8-0 run to grab the lead that they would never relinquish.
Adriana again led the team with 27 points, as she was very effective around the basket. Adriana also had 6 steals and 8 rebounds in the game. Charle and Ciji also finished in double figures with 12 and 10 points respectively.
Heidi scored only 7 points in the game but pulled down 10 rebounds and had 3 blocked shots. Whitney scored 8 points and Brandi and McKenzie Spadafora each had 2 points in the game.
On Saturday, Valley opened up a 19-10 first quarter lead and then built that lead to 20 points before winning the game by 16 points.
Ciji and Whitney led the scoring with 10 points each. Adriana added 8 points, Charle and Brandi each had 5 points and Heidi and Leah had 2 points each.


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The human race is all but extinct after a war with Partials - engineered organic beings identical to humans - has decimated the population. Reduced to only tens of thousands by RM, a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together on Long Island while the Partials have mysteriously retreated. The threat of the Partials is still imminent, but, worse, no baby has been born immune to RM in more than a decade. Our time is running out.
Kira, a sixteen-year-old medic-in-training, is on the front lines of this battle, seeing RM ravage the community while mandatory pregnancy laws have pushed what's left of humanity to the brink of civil war, and she's not content to stand by and watch. But as she makes a desperate decision to save the last of her race, she will find that the survival of humans and Partials alike rests in her attempts to uncover the connections between them - connections that humanity has forgotten, or perhaps never even knew were there.
Dan Wells, acclaimed author of I Am Not a Serial Killer, takes readers on a pulsepounding journey into a world where the very concept of what it means to be human is in question - one where our humanity is both our greatest liability and our only hope for survival.
©2012 HarperCollinsPublishers (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers
"Action! Romance! Science!"
The action was very intense. The dialogue was very well written and genuine. Also, I found it surprisingly funny despite the desperate situation of the human race.
She did a great job with all the characters. Julia Whelan is an excellent narrator.
Yes, I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen.
I LOVED this book! I really liked the technical medical aspects of it, and the action was intense. I'd read a few reviews complaining about all of the scientific details being a drag, but for me it kind of legitimized the society as believable. I just really liked the whole idea/world presented here. The fact that anything you could possibly want was just there waiting for you to find it was cool, and that you could just decide to go and move into a new house? Awesome, Right? Yeah, but then there's always that realization that there was no going forward. There's a part in the beginning where Kira is taking down the statistics for yet another newborn baby that has no hope of surviving. It was just heartbreaking.Also, this book was full of the political aspects that I don't usual enjoy in books, but I found I was actual interested this time. The writing was excellent. Some of the scenes between Kira and Marcus were so sweet and funny. There were also some pretty unexpected twists!I really can't wait to see what happens next. It seems like the next book is going to be full of just as much action and just as many unanswered questions. Great start to a new series!
"A Unique Dystopian Storyline"
Partials, By Dan Wells has been in my Wish List since March. Why did it stay there so long? For one, the synopsis of the book didn't really seem intriguing and...(I hate to admit this "out loud") I have found that I usually prefer female writers when it comes to YA books. So, with all my prejudices against this book out in the open, I can now officially announce that, I was wrong.
I really enjoyed Partials. Actually, I ended up reading the book AND listening to the audiobook as well. At first, it took me a little longer than normal to get through this book. I just had a hard time really getting into the book. Things start out slow as Wells introduces us to the characters and sets up the storyline. Once all of that is established, things start moving at a faster pace. By Part 2 (of the download), I didn't want to "put the book down".
This may sound cliché but this book has it all. You've got:
• The post-apocolyptic world in which tragedy has struck and only a very small portion of the population is left alive.
• A bad "guy"--actually you've got two--that is threatening the survival of those remaining.
• The (potential) hero, 16 y/o Kira who is trying to not only help her best friend, but a cure to save the lives of babies...and the human race.
• There's drama, as we follow Kira trying to figure out how to cure RM
• Tension - when we're left wondering . . . (NO spoilers here!!!! I don't want to ruin the experience for anyone.)
• There's also a little touch of romance here and there. There also may (or may not) be romance coming from unexpected sources.
I really think Wells did a great job at brining emotion to this book. You can feel the pain as he describes the death of all the babies, and how these young girls -- by order of the law -- have to get pregnant as often as possible, only to watch their babies die without even having a chance to really hold them. He also has a wonderful sense for timing the highs and lows; implanting good action scenes throughout the book. By the end, you don't want it to stop because you know -- just like any good series -- you'll be left wondering, "what happens next" in the story.
I will definitely be reading or listening to the sequel, Fragments when it comes in February, 2013!!!
"Great Dystopia"
I have not loved a dystopian novel this much since Hunger Games and Divergent. Seriously where has Dan Wells been all my reading life?!?
I know what you're thinking, another dystopian novel, but seriously this is coming from a person who isn't a big fan of end of the world novels! When I first stumbled across the cover back in September
I was intrigued. Then after seeing the novel on audibles I thought Hey I need that! Partials is 14 hours but the combination of dramatic storytelling and a wonderful narrator you will feel like you want the book to never end!
There were so many points in the story where I thought, "oh no this is the cliff hanger ending", but the story continued! I will say that I was very surprised not to see a love triangle or a big romance taking center stage but don't let it deter you because there is so much heart, loyalty, action and suspense to make up for it!
Keira lives in a world where humanity as we know it is over. There are only a few hundred survivors and every time a child is born the baby dies. The government that is left has passed a law that all women over the age of eighteen must be pregnant at all times. They hope that eventually a child will survive. What caused the world to go into chaos? The Partials. The Partials where made in a lab as soldiers to fight a war. They look like humans, but they don't age and can't reproduce. They are harder to kill, making them excellent in winning a war. Only they turned on humans and released a virus that killed practically everyone. The humans that are left fear and hate Partials and have isolated themselves on Long Island while the Partials roam the rest of the US.
Keira is a medical intern and she doesn't understand how having more babies will solve anything. The hospital conducts studies on the adults and babies before and after their deaths, but she sees this as a dead end. How can studying the same thing over and over, year after year, not give you the same results? Keira feels the key has to be in the Partials. She approaches the doctors and explains her theory about the Partials but they quickly shut her down. This becomes an even more pressing issue when her best friend Madison tells her she is expecting a baby. Keira explains to her friends that she believes studying a Partial might be the only way to save her friend. Marcus, her boyfriend goes into protector mode and wants her to forget it but Madison's husband Haru and her brother Jayden think she might be right and agree to help Keira.
Keira and her group will run into a million obstacles, but they go forward knowing that they're risking their lives and accept it, if it means there's a chance to save humanity. I can't tell you how strong Keira is. She is determined and willing to risk it all! Jayden stole a part of my heart which leaves me breathless! I have really only scratched the surface on how amazing this novel really is. Trust me when I say you have to read or listen to this book.
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"Expected so much more"
The future looks really bleak, and it???s up to one girl; Kira to save it. Mankind is going extinct as a result of the Partials war; an airborne virus is killing all new born babies. The governments solution; every woman over 18, no 16 must keep getting pregnant (naturally or artificially) in order for further testing to find the solution. 16 year old researcher Kira is determined to find the answer to the virus and save mankind; her quest leads her to turn to the Partials (genetically modified humans and mankinds greatest enemy) in the hopes to find the solution. This leaves Kira in a tricky situation; will she side with the government, the rebellion or the Partials?
This novel is pretty interesting; I like the story and I???m interested to see where it will lead in the future. While this is typically a YA novel as appose to a post-apocalyptic thrillers means the writing, violence and complexity of this book feels like it has been dumbed down; to an extent that sometimes is not very enjoyable. I really enjoy Dan Wells as a writer but I would like to see him move away from young adult fiction and do something darker, disturbing and more complex. I feel like he has it in him but due to the limitations of YA he holds back a lot. I would love to give this a 4 out of 5 but I can???t, it???s a 3 and a half star novel
"Definitely worth a download-- Why all the hate?"
Sure, Partials may not be an instant classic, but it's undeniably brilliant. Intriguing characters, witty dialogue, and great plot. Honestly, I don't understand how people could have managed not to enjoy it :]
I am a blind lawyer and aspiring writer, trying to read a little bit of everything but partial to sci-fi and military fiction.
"A Great Start"
I've returned to the seemingly bottomless well of young adult post-apocalyptic fiction several times since Hunger Games. There have been some real gems, some passable adventures, and some that will haunt my nightmares not for their gruesome imagery, but their terrifying lack of quality.
Among the books I've not been tempted to try, but which are pretty well rated and I must therefore assume are good books not written for me, are those dystopias in which A loves B but must marry C because of X, or some variation with thwarting of love being the paramount horror of the fictional society. And that does seem like something very tragic and conceivably worth the fighting and dying over that inevitably ensues. The world of Partials though, in the circumstances it places humanity and the means they adopt to combat them seems far more troubling, more unsettlingly compelling. With only a few tens of thousands of people left and not a single child having survived more than a week in the past dozen years, the government makes pregnancy mandatory. It seems unthinkable. But the author I think does a good job of creating a world in which this harsh reality is accepted, particularly with one observation about the loss of family when something like 99.996% of all mankind is wiped out: the protagonist wondering if any voter would have approved these measures if they knew their own child would have to live with the results.
So this is the world in which our hero Kira finds herself. And apparently she's more of a self-starter than a lot of other people. Despite some rather presumptuous first steps, she soon becomes the sole voice of reason, arguing for a real effort to find a cure for humanity's problems and a lasting solution to the threatened conflict that has loomed over society for the last generation. And like most calls for peace in such stories, they must be backed up by a willingness to trek into the wilds where mysterious enemies reside, and harsh confrontations with forces that cling to the status quo. The story may not be original, in its mechanics but the execution is well handled and enough fun is had along the way to make it worthwhile, even I think for most of those already knowing what they're getting into.
Some have complained about the flat portrayal of adults in this series, but it strikes me that in a story set so close to the events of the end of the world as it were, one could reasonably expect the generational divide we see, with people who came of age before the change far more conservative and cautious and less willing to take risks, having witnessed the end of the world after all.
I do not believe I have encountered Julia Whelan's work before. Her character voices, particularly for the young people are lively and distinct and all are easily identifiable. She employs emotional accents quite well to bring depth to the characters and some changes in pacing for things like action sequences that help draw the listener in. There are occasional noticeable hiccups in sound quality that I attribute to edits and re-records, but nothing too bad.
One of the previous forays into post-apocalyptic fiction I referenced at the start was Bick's Ashes trilogy, whose first installment ended on such a dramatic cliffhanger that I couldn't help but despise and admire her for the way it drove me to read the sequel. Partials gives its listeners fairer treatment, allowing you the opportunity to walk away from this one with a feeling of completion with an invitation to come back for more. And I have to say, that even as just set up for its sequel Fragments, Partials wins a strong recommendation.
"The end of the world intelligently written"
I highly recommend this book because it was fast paced and had twists and turns that kept me captivated
The Hunger Games
My favorite scene was the end when Kiera makes a choice.
I wanted to listen to it in one sitting but couldn't, but oh yes this was one that I would have if I could have.
In our quest to be conquerors we have created a supermachine to counter attack countries that are a threat to the world. These supermachines look like us, breath like us, even think for themselves. They are not human but have human DNA, they are partials. After helping us win the war, they come back and are given jobs among us, in coal mines...jobs that do not amount to anything. When they try to advance, they are rejected. They cannot apply for other jobs, they cannot seek an education, they are in so many words: slaves. They rebel, turning against their creators. And 99.96 percent of humanity perishes when they release a destructive virus called RM. The human survivors survive...but are on the verge of extinction because the babies that are born does not survive. Kiera enters the story as an intern in the matternaty ward of the hospital where for the past eleven years since the partial attack they have tried to produce at least one surviving human baby. Though Kiera is young she is smart and determined, she cannot bear the loss and is determined to find the cure for RM. And she is fully capable, her intelligence is rare and she is capable to think outside the box. As she studies the virus she realizes there is only one solution, she must obtain a Partial. However this proves to be a problem because after the final war, no one has seen a Partial in eleven years. Beyond this the Senate also opposes Kiera at every turn, determined to keep a firm hold on the remaining population. The world is turning into a dictatorship, with lust for control is rampant. Without disclosing anything further about this book, I will say that I loved each word of it. It kept my heart pumping with adrenaline (I listened to it as an audio book) and I did not want to stop. It was intelligently written, where it needed to sound scientific it succeded, where it needed to sound knowledgeable about battle tacktics it succeeded. Dan Wells did an extraordinary job and all I can say is that I hope this gets turned into a movie one day. It will be every bit as good as The Hunger Games...also I hope for a sequel.
"Exciting story, decent characters, serious twist"
I definitely liked this book, it honestly got a little convoluted for me a few times, but the story managed to find its way. I actually liked the plot better than I did the characters (not sure if that was due to lack of development or the performer...) but the action and excitement made up for that.
The ending definitely has me champing at the bit for the next book, so if you're on the fence, I'd say give it a listen :)
"Got distracted..."
Simply coudn't get hooked by this story. Made it about 6 or 7 hours in, and was still sort of ...meh...
"Watch out Hunger Games, here comes Dan Wells!"
A great book, I would highly recommend it. I can't wait for the next book. I am definitely not in the intended audience (a late 30s male) but I was hooked within the first hour of listening. It reminded me of Hunger Games, with a strong female protagonist and I enjoyed it just as much as Suzanne Collins work. The way the world was described convinced me that the author did his homework, it was very believable. The reader was excellent, no complaints.
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- Overview
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Remington Smooth & Silky Battery Operated Shaver features 2 flexible hypoallergenic foils to offer a close shave in a cordless, AAA battery operated shaver. Not only is this Remington shaver cordless, but can be used in or out of the shower as a wet/dry shaver. Comfort tips gently remove unwanted hair and the flexible trimmer system follows the contours of the body to effectively trim long or stray hairs.
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Not Perfect, But Job DoneI didn't get the same results from waxing but it was a close as it will get with a shaver. There were no hair bumps after either! I would recommend, if you can't afford to spend a lot on a shaver.
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Awesome pic collection, especially Smali
Awesome pic collection, especially Smali
thanks mate
And smalishah's avatar is the most classy one by far Jan certainly echoes the sentiments of CW
Yeah we don't crap in the first world; most of us would actually have no idea what that was emanating from Ajmal's backside. Why isn't it roses and rainbows like what happens here? PEWS's retort to Ganeshran on Daemon's picture depicting Ajmal's excreta
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Round #1
Fairly easy so that everyone proceeds to the next round.
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CricZo XI - 5 Draft Winner
Scorecard Draft (2010) V Sehwag, D Amiss, D Bradman (c), C Cowdrey, P Umrigar, A Faulkner, R Marsh +, M Marshall, W Hall, M Hughes, B O'Reilly
Alphabetical Draft (2011) S Watson, G Kirsten, D Bradman (c), K Sangakkara +, C Cowdrey, K Pietersen, A Flintoff, M Marshall, B O'Reilly, F Trueman, T Alderman
The Eras Draft (2014) V Trumper, A Morris, N Harvey, J Kallis, S McCabe, F Woolley, Imran Khan (c), J Dujon +, J Briggs, D Steyn, J Snow
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Dystopia is featured in Google Play Music's summer kick-off sale through June 10. "If you don't like where we're going, then you won't like what's coming next". Check it out! smarturl.it/MegadethDystopiaGP
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Darryl's Deeds
February 02 2010 09:44PM
*GM Darryl Sutter & newly acquired F Chris Higgins speak with the media*
Well, well, well, the other shoe I've been expecting to drop (also known as the Kotalik flip), has failed to do so. And after listening to some of Darryl's comments today courtesy FAN960, its starting to look like it won't, at least as far as Kotalik is concerned. After a whirlwind 48 hours, things have begun to settle down in Flame-land allowing us the opportunity to sit back, take a deep breath, and let it all sink in.
Chris Higgins arrived in time for Tuesday afternoon's practice while Ales Kotalik had his flight cancelled and was not able to make it to Calgary in time. The Rangers sent Kotalik home from Colorado on Sunday, and he was expected to arrive in Calgary late Tuesday. Both are expected to be in the Flames line-up on Wednesday when the Flames host Carolina.
Eric Nystrom, who grew up playing hockey with Higgins in New York, figures he is a nice fit for the Flames.
"I think he is excited. This is a great place to play, there is no doubt about it. We haven't been playing as good as we should be but this is a team that expects to win. He is the type of addition that can help this team. He's got unbelievable skill. He's fast and he plays a tenacious game. He is going to help us a lot," said Nystrom. The two also played together in the 2002 & 2003 World Junior Championships for Team USA.
So it looks as though Kotalik is here to stay (and really, who would take him... oh, right), but that doesn't mean the Flames won't still make another deal. In fact, I'd almost expect it. Read on down to see who the Flames are rumored to have made available league wide.
The FAN960's Rob Kerr & Dean Molberg had a chance to interview Higgins Tuesday. He speaks of his season thus far, what to expect, and his relationship with Eric Nystrom. Click here to listen. Click here to listen to Darren Dreger's thoughts on the Flames deals.
For those curious, here are the numbers for the new Flames players...
#3 Ian White
#11 Niklas Hagman
#18 Matt Stajan
#19 Jamal Mayers
#21 Chris Higgins
#26 Ales Kotalik
New-look lines @ Tuesday's practice...
*Lundmark & McGrattan are the extra forwards, but beause Kotalik wasn't there, they took turns in his place.
Sounds like Conroy could be out for the year. Moss & Dawes remain on IR.
Dion Phaneuf and Fredrik Sjostrom played their first game in Leaf jersey's, as JS Giguere picked up a shutout in his debut (Leafs won 3-0). Phaneuf played 24:21, and was a physical presence throughout the night. He fought Devils D Colin White after nailing Zach Parise just 6:51 in, and thus, the ACC fans were on their feet chanting his name. "It was a great honour to put this jersey on tonight and to be a part of this organization," he said.
"And the fans were unbelievable. To be on this side and playing in front of them wearing this jersey, it meant a lot to me. It was a very special game in my career." Sjostrom chipped in with an assist in 16:56 of ice time. The three Leafs newcomer's just so happened to be the three stars tonight. So while fans in the T-dot start planning parade routes, TLP takes a comical look at Leaf fans.
In LA, Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust made their Rangers debut. I miss Prust already...
Things are getting more and more interesting in the rumor mill. While Bob McKenzie tweeted that the Boston Bruins have made it known league-wide that F Michael Ryder is available, Elliote Friedman tweeted that the Flames have made it known Jamie Lundmark is available... Glen Sather, defending Olli Jokinen:"Calgary's had six different players in the last six years guys who tried to play with Iginla."... "The media cost the Flames two points last night" - Jokinen... Word is the LA Kings may be closing in on a deal for Ilya Kovalchuk. Yikes! The Kings could be scary if they land him.
Aw man, Kotalik can't stick around. He just can't!
So basically what you are telling all of us RC is that you are emerging as a wicked blogging talent.
I haven't seen that many links in once place since I visited that sausage factory.
*single rimshot so loud it bends time*
I come from this at a different perspective. I am an Oiler fan through and through, and so I have a vested interest in what the Flames do, which is why I am here.
If I was a Flames fan right now I would be furious. Phaneuf and Jokinen might be having bad years, but there is no question that they are Elite players in this league.
Elite players are very hard to come by (just ask an Oilers fan, they will tell you), and sutter traded two of them for a bunch of spare parts. Granted some of those parts are nice additions to a team, but none of them are close to being Elite players. None of them are hard to replace in the event of injury or whatever.
I really believe that the beginning of February in 2010 will be rued by Flames fans in the seasons to come.


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Portable Bathtubs: Tub Bathing from the Early 19th and 20th Centuries
Bathing, from the early 19th to the early 20th centuries, required stamina and fortitude. Without indoor plumbing, bathing involved filling small portable tubs with water, bucket by bucket. This, as well as different attitudes about cleanliness, meant that few people fully immersed themselves in water.
"Portable Bathtubs: Tub Bathing from the Early 19th and 20th Centuries - Introduction" showing 1 items.
1840 - 1880 Foot Tub
- Description
- According to 19th–century physician John Bell, pains of the head, teeth and eyes would yield to the foot bath.* Cold water and constant rubbing of the feet while in the bath helped to dispel illnesses as well. The Boston–based Dover Stamping Company's catalog of tinwares advertised foot tubs that matched toilet wares such as toilet jars, carriers, and pails.
- The tubs came in extra finish, gold band, paneled (painted decoration with flowers, grape leaves, or cherries), plain, or marbleized painted oak or walnut. This brass and tin foot bath with decorative handles of bearded faces and a reeded edge was more elaborate than any of those advertised.
- For more information on bathing and bathtubs in the 19th and early 20th centuries, please see the introduction to this online exhibition.
- *John Bell, A Treatise on Baths, (Philadelphia: Lindsay and Blakiston, 1859): 298.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1840 - 1880
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- catalog number
- 67.899
- accession number
- 269842
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- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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Mike Lawrence describes fights with homeless people, the best part of working at McDonald's and seeing "Spaceballs" before "Star Wars."
So let's-- let's be reallyhonest here.
You can tell thatI've lived
a rough life, all right?
It's hard to look
like a virginbut also look like you just
buried your wifeat the same time.
I call that multitasking.
Like, half of me is like,
"Where are theregonna be g-g-g-g-g-girls?"
And the other half is like,"I miss you, Elizabeth.
"I will bury youin the angry sea
from whence you came."
And I know I've liveda rough life,
because a couple weeks ago,
I got in a fightwith a homeless guy
who thought I wasanother homeless guy.
And luckilythey pulled him away from me,
'cause I would have died,'cause pretty much
every time he hit me,
I just looked more homeless.
And I would bethe worst homeless guy.
I'd be the guyon the street who's like,
(slurring):"Ladies and gentlemens,
"can someoneplease give me $24.95
"so I can purchasethe Criterion edition
"of The Royal Tenenbaums?
I'll suck your (bleep)for Blu-ray."
It's better picture quality,it's worth it.
I, uh, I docomedy clubs sometimes
and they do comment cards there.
And one time, someone wroteon a comment card,
"My favorite comedianof the night
was the Ginger Beard Man."
Which I was okay with,
'cause it's the firstnickname I've been given
that doesn't rhymewith "uckface."
But the thing is,Ginger Beard Man
just sounds likea horrible fairy tale
that hipsters pass onto their children.
"Run, minorities,
"as fast as you can.
"I'll gentrify you,
I'm the Ginger Beard Man."
"I'm all organicand also ve-gan,
I haven't been happysince Pinkerton."
I think I just tooksomeone's night back.
That's good.
"I'm doing it, Sex in the City, why am I an adult man
referencing Sex in the City?" moment.
And I finally got it
when I shat my pantson the subway.
I was.., I was verygrumbly in my tumbly,
like Winnie the Pooh.
Emphasis on the "pooh."
Uh, and the worst part was,
I was on my wayto a job interview.
So I had to clean myself up.
I went to this free
public restroom service,
Starbucks, that they have.
And there was no toilet paper,
so I had to use
my job résuméto clean myself up.
'Cause that's whatMacGyver would do.
I show up to the interview20 minutes late,
and the guy's like,"Uh, you're late
and you don't have a résumé."
And I was like,
(stilted):"I'm sorry, sir.
"What happened was,I shat my pants
"and I just want you to know
"that that's the kindof honesty and integrity
"that I will bringto your Pinkberry store
if you hire me."
I had a stepdadgrowing up.
Any stepdads inthe audience tonight?
No, must be a Little League gamegoing on. Uh...
I feel bad for stepdadsbecause there's-there's no day
to honor them--we have Father's Day,
and we should haveStepfather's Day.
And we could have funStepfather's Day games
like Pin the Blame on Yourself.
And-and we could haveStepfather's Day greeting cards,
like, "Now that the dadI love is gone,
thanks for being thereto (bleep) my mom."
But you put it in Comic Sans.It's adorable. You got to...
soften the blow.
I, uh... I worked at, uh,McDonald's for seven years.
That's a thing I did.
You didn't clap at that,so you must like me.
Uh...(woman whoops)
No, don't-don't start.
Unless your name is Wendyand you own Wendy's.
Then you can. Uh...
But I did... I'm... I'm probably
the most successfulMcDonald's employee ever
just by being aliveright now. Uh...
'Cause, man, I... Someof my coworkers were insane.
Like, one of my coworkerswas an amputee named Stumpy.
His favorite Creed songwas "Arm Wide Open."
The joke there is that someone
would have a favoriteCreed song.
But I remember one timeStumpy was like,
"You know how much (bleep) I get
now that I only have one arm?"
And I was like, "How much?"And he goes,
"A little.
But that's still pretty good."
Which is how I learnedabout optimism.
But I'll--I'll--I'll be honestwith you guys.
I'm not good at the sex.
And not just'cause I call it "the sex."
I'm working on a book right now,
The Fifty Shades of Un(bleep)able.
The truth is, like,
I just... I'm not...I'm not good with women.
Um, I remember, uh,this one time I went on a date.
Just once. Um... a-and the girltook me back to her place,
and we were playing Scrabble,
and I was kicking her(bleep) coccyx.
It's right near the assbut worth a lot more points.
In it to win it.
And she was like,"I hope you don't mind,
but I'm gonna cheat right now,"
takes out a bag of cocaine,
and just starts snorting itin front of me.
And I was like, "Hey,d-do you want to make out now?"
And she's like, "I don't thinkwe'll be doing that tonight."
And I thought to myself,
"How did I end upwith the only coke prude
"in New York City?
"Is it an open-nose,closed-vag policy
that someoneisn't telling me about?"
But then she startedmasturbating in front of me,
and I was like, "Hey,d-do you want me to join?"
And she was like, "No,I just want you to watch."
So I didbecause I'm a gentleman.
And she was grinding down there.
It looked like she was wasdrunk-dialing on a rotary phone.
She looked like she was playing"Free Bird" on Guitar Hero
on Expert, just unlockingevery achievement possible.
I love when I get to do thistowards the front
'cause then they get to feel
like they'rein the Splash Zone at SeaWorld.
But I know-- I know you guys are thinking--
You're looking at me,you're going, oh man.
That guy's a regular MC(bleep) magnet." And, no,
that's just my '80s rapper name.
And I'm gonna prove this to you.
I wrote...I wrote some pickup lines.
Um, ma'am, is it okay if I trysome pickup lines on you?
Can you say it loud enoughso it's consensual?
Okay, you ready?All right, here we go.
Let's get into it.(exhales)
Hey, baby.
My dick's like Nicolas Cage.
Because it'll be in anything.
You can't hearwhat she's saying,
but I'm pretty sure it's...
(retching sound)
Okay, here we go. Here we go.
I'm bisexual.
That means I'm straight enoughto notice a beautiful woman.
(clicks tongue)
But gay enough to treat herlike a person.
That's for my feminist majors.
Put a ring on it.
Ready? Okay.Let's get right into it.
(high-pitched chuckle)
She's smiling but cryingat the same time.
It's like The Diary of Lisa Frank.
Okay. Here we go.
Let's (bleep).
That's it. No. Good night.
And I just jump backinto the screen. No.
Okay, here we go. Here we go.
(chuckles)You look like Andy Dufresne
in Shawshank. "Let this end!"
(à la Morgan Freeman):"There was a sad girl in thefront row of the audience..."
"You either start gyratingor stop crying."
Okay. Here we go.
Let's (bleep).
It'll be just like one ofmy childhood birthday parties.
Because nobody (bleep).


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Fregosi, Lachemann's to get scouts' honorsJanuary 13th, 2011, 11:47 am by DAN WOIKE, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Saturday, stars from baseball's past will be honored by the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
One of the Angels' first stars and the team's manager, Jim Fregosi, will be given the George Genovese Lifetime Achievement Award in scouting. Also, ex-Angels manager Rene Lachemann, along with his brothers Marcel and Bill, will be honored with the Ray Boone Family Award.
Brooks Robinson, Tom Seaver, Joe Garagiola Sr., Robin Yount and Bobby Valentine will also be honored at the gala. Larry King, Rob Reiner and Bob Uecker will host the event.
Tickets to the event can be purchased by calling 310-996-1188.
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By The Associated Press
TUPELO — The U.S. Postal Service has scheduled public meetings next week on local post offices in four north Mississippi communities.
WTVA-TV in Tupelo reports that the USPS officials will discuss whether to reduce operations at the facilities or possibly close them and consolidate the service with nearby post offices.
On Monday, Greenwood Springs will be the topic of a 6 p.m. meeting at the Splunge Volunteer Fire Department.
On Tuesday, USPS officials will hold a public hearing on the Van Vleet Post Office at 6 p.m. at Van Vleet Volunteer Fire Department.
On Wednesday, Derma will be the subject of the hearing at 6 p.m. at Derma City Hall.
On Thursday, a meeting to discuss the Sherman Post Office at the Sherman Public Library at 6 p.m.


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I share naruto 410 in italian but it isn't in the list.
why? i know that for see it in the list an admin must approve it...but i share it half hour ago. thx
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Reese looks impeccable as usual. Kristen looks like she came crawling out of Pat Benetar video as usual…ReplyCancel
Is human fether duster a new theme?ReplyCancel
Hayden, why are you wearing a wedding dress?
Dakota going for the Maleficient look.
I can just see KStew standing in a dressing room and saying, "FINE, I'll wear a dress. That one. I don't care, stop making me try on dresses!"
I <3 Rachel McAdams, but this dress, no. Your dress shouldn't almost match your skin color.
Hailee's dress is a work of art. I love it.
Oh, Amy, my dear Amy, she looks like she was attacked by Reynolds Wrap. :/
Amber Heard, bringing back brocade.ReplyCancel
Whoa Stew actually bathed?! At least Chanel didn't put her in a Native Am Headdress.
It looks like Amber bathed also, since getting with Depp her hygine has gone down.ReplyCancel
Thank you, at least, for managing to put most of my list of people whose faces make me want to punch them in one post. Whew!! I can move on!! Kristen, especially, looks like one of the most ungrateful, petulant little brats I've ever seen. We get it, you hate the spotlight, it makes you pissy. It also made you filthy rich, so man up and deal with it. A smile wouldn't kill you. Jesus.
Hailee, though, I love her and I hope she never changes!!!ReplyCancel
Hailee looks good.
Chrissy is one of the ugliest celebrities, both inside and out. Has a face like a flatfish. She always cracking jokes about others that aren't funny. Sit down, hag, no one would care about you if you hadn't gotten John Legend to marry you. Old wench.ReplyCancel
Hmmm, An interesting collection
Reese makes me think of Pepto Bismol
Ms Stewart, they are filming the Serengeti scene the next block overReplyCancel
I was right about hayden not getting Chanel.
Kristen Stewart looks like she needs to pee.
I can't deal with Ms Rancid. She reminds me of nothing more than a knock off Bratz doll on clearance at a truck stop.ReplyCancel
Rachel McAdams looks lovely! Like a breath of fresh air. I think Amy Adams looks nice although I'm not in love with the colourReplyCancel
Oh, Chrissy…so cheesy. I just don't get it.
Suki looks fabulous…love the dress, but it looks like something Nicole Kidman would wear better.
I think Hayden wears the same dress to every event.
I can't even comment on Kristen Stewart. At least she showered.ReplyCancel
Reese: the dress is pretty butterface is REALLY…UM…something is going on there
Hayden: the dress is pretty but looks out of place there
Dakota: MEH
Kristen: a large order of eyeroll with a splash of WTF
Idina: sweet
Suki: I cant
Greta: ((crickets))
Rachel: washed out
Hailey: atta girl, love your drama
Crissy: fun, don't love the color though
Guiliana: I like
Amy: I like
Amber: ((sigh)) your attempt at edgy couture is boring
Reese looks beautiful. Other sites show chrissy's dress from the side and she's totally showing side boobs. It's very tacky.ReplyCancel
Love Reese's pink gown!ReplyCancel
P. Adams
M. Kstew
B. H-pants
Wo uld go through Rancic for those 3 plus Heard.ReplyCancel
@disco, I blew it up and YES! That look is priceless! She's like, "Oh look, a silver Muppet!"ReplyCancel
Can you imagine how long everyone's noses would be if they grew like pinnochios every time they lied? "Oh darling, your dress is FABULOUS! "ReplyCancel
Rancic needs an intervention for her anorexia.
Steinfeld's stylist understood the Charles James brief better than most of the others. Perfect.
Reese is so tired of living in "I'm a happy suburban housewife and mom" purgatory for the paps every day, she's about to crack.ReplyCancel
Guliana DOES look like a praying mantis. She needs something different in the hair dept.
Loving Hailee's dress with those shoes. She's the best of the lot.
Reese has an odd look on her face like someone said suck in like you have cheekbones.
Dakota looks like she has saggy boobs already.
Kristen Stewart -ugh hate her constantly pissy face.
NOT liking the top of Suki's dress. Isn't flattering at all.
Great's hair and make-up is all wrong for her. She's usually pretty. Oh and her dress is uglay.ReplyCancel
Giuliana looks like a bug! Seriously.
Hayden looks pretty boring in that outfit.ReplyCancel


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Dr. T. David Mason is is the Johnie Christian Family Peace Professor at the University of North Texas and Associate Editor of International Studies Quarterly. He has held faculty positions at Mississippi State University (1981-92) and the University of Memphis (1992-2002). He is the author of Caught in the Crossfire: Revolution, Repression, and the Rational Peasant (Rowman & Littlefield 2004) and co-editor (with James Meernik) of Conflict Prevention and Peace-building in Post-War Societies: Sustaining the Peace (Routledge, 2006) as well over 40 book chapters and journal articles in such journals as American Political Science Review, Journal of Politics, Political Research Quarterly, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Conflict Resolution, Journal of Peace Research, Terrorism and Political Violence, Social Science Quarterly, Public Choice, and Comparative Political Studies. Dr. Mason holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Georgia.
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Sustaining the Peace After Civil War
December 27, 2007
Authored by Dr. T. David Mason.
Since the end of World War II, there have been four times as many civil wars as interstate wars. The introduction of peacekeeping forces, investment in economic development and reconstruction, and the establishment of democratic political institutions tailored to the configuration of ethnic and religious cleavages in the society also affect the durability of peace after civil war. In applying these propositions in an analysis of the civil war in Iraq, what can be done to bring the Iraq conflict to an earlier, less destructive, and more stable conclusion?


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