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I just finished watching "Cool It". The documentary by Bjorn Lomborg. This movie is awesome!
Every environmentalist should see this film. It really puts things into perspective.
I just finished watching "Cool It". The documentary by Bjorn Lomborg. This movie is awesome!
Every environmentalist should see this film. It really puts things into perspective.
May the force be with you.
Missed the beginning, but saw the rest of Apocalyto. I might try to catch it later, from start to finish, some time.
I predict that the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi film will include the word "and." Multiple times.
Over the week end...
Beverly Hills Chihuahua with my niece and nephew. The Disney formula for movies hasn't changed much since I was a kid.
2001: A Space Odyssey...still as good as I first saw it many, many years ago.
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
The King's Speech - very well made and I can see why it won best picture. It seems like such a trivial thing to base an entire movie on, but the film gives great insight into the lives of the Royal Family and how they can actually have less freedom than "commoners" and all of their privileges can be just as much of a curse as a benefit.
Good - Viggo Mortensen plays a German academic who fundamentally disagrees with what the Nazis stand for, but unintentionally ends up strengthening their cause and becoming one of them. The story shows the progression of how someone can enable evil without actually being evil. The film itself is a little rough around the edges though. It jumps around a lot and is awkwardly edited in parts making it more difficult to follow than necessary. Worth watching once.
Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split. - Robert E. Howard
Gunga Din (1939). An interesting tale of British soldiers in Colonial India. Cary Grant plays one of the soldiers.
Alvarez Kelly. William Holden is a cattle man who's blackmailed by Confederate Richard Widmark to steal the herd of cattle Holden just delivered to the Union.
Virginia City. Union spy Errol Flynn has to stop Confederate Randolph Scott from delivering $5 million in gold to the Confederacy. What caught my attention about this flick was Humphrey Bogart played a Mexican bandit!
Monte Walsh (1970). An interesting western with Lee Marvin about cowboys in the changing times.
Grand Prix. A James Garner flick about the racing circuit from the 1960s.
How did this weekend get considered Horror Central? As I trolled the cable channels in the evening, here's what was on (I did not watch any of them, just saw clips as I surfed)... The Sixth Sense, American Psycho, Sisters (a 70s flick with a younger Margot Kidder), Children of the Corn: Some New Subtitle Version), and I stopped remembering after that.
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I predict that the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi film will include the word "and." Multiple times.
Last night I watched "The Green Hornet".
Good movie, very funny, but Britt's character was a bit too much of an a-hole for my taste.
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Anyone have any experience as consumer or installer of a whole house water filter for well water?
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We have two wells on our property. The most important part of a well system is a good uv filter. We also use both an in-line charcoal filter and an in-line fabric filter. You may also need a water softener depending on the natural hardness of your water table. If you are using gravity to reach your point of use are, you may not need a pump to give you adequate pressure. Depending how far away your well is from your point of use area, you may want to consider a holding tank.
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I'm installing a fabric filter w/ replaceable filters. $25 from Lowes + filter. If you have really gritty water, or fine silt and use a lot of water a more expensive self-cleaning spin filter might work better. The tip I got was to put the filter downstream of the pressure tank. That way if the filter clogs you won't inadvertently drain the pressure tank. And make sure it's protected from freezing.
Since I built my house 3 years ago I've been running a whole hose filter. Bought it through Aquasana (sp?). Easy to maintain, and I've had no problems. It consists of a spun poly prefilter for sediment and then a charcoal tank. The pre filter has to be changed periodocaly.
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Dad has this at his house. He actually put in 2 filters before the pressure tank but only uses one at a time. This allows for easy changing. Simply spin on the new filter on the unused filter holder and open the gate valve. Close the gate valve on the other used filter, spin off and throw away. Whole process takes about 15 seconds. Dad can tell you much more about his system...has been trouble free since he built the house in 2003.
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The Circassians are a fascinating part of Israel's ethnic mosaic. They live in two Israeli villages, 3,000 in Kfar Kama in the Lower Galilee, and 1,000 in Rekhaniya in the Upper Galilee. The Circassians, who arrived in this country in the 19th century, originated in the northern Caucasus Mountains, the region where Europe and Asia meet. Their neighbors called them Circassians which means mountain dwellers, but their original name is Adigai, meaning noble. The Circassians converted to Islam from Christianity in the mid-17th century, when they encountered the Tatars and the Turks along the silk route through their region. Following defeat in a long war against the Russian Empire, the Circassians were exiled to Ottoman Turkish areas, including the Mediterranean, where they practiced their famed martial skills in the service of the Ottoman Empire.
The village of Kfar Kama is a proud showcase of Circassian culture. The highlight of a visit here is the Circassian Museum, located in a traditional old basalt house. The exhibits bring alive the agricultural roots, language and customs of this community, which is working to meet the challenge of preserving its traditions despite its small numbers, while taking pride in its contribution to the state of Israel. A special treat is a village tour, taking in some of the old preserved homes and hearing colorful tales of the first settlers who arrived here in 1878.
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Whether you travel abroad or domestically, there are
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Here's a good topic to debate. Who will eventually win the battle of the posters? So far we have two good candidates who are head and shoulders above the rest: GNT and JediTricks.
JediTricks is the Super Moderator for SSG and seems to have the time needed to pump out post after post, some of them taking as long as two hours to write (see the Yoda vs. Emperor thread). In the last iteration of the SSG forums JT had a gogolplex of posts, far bypassing the closest rival. Currently he hold the lead (631 posts as of now).
GNT has also proven himself to have diarrea of the
mouthfingers as he is very prolific when it comes to SSG posting. He's also a scrappy Aussie ready to give the Yanks a good fight (since we seem to hog all the figures on this side of the Pacific even though they're made on his). Currently he is about 200 posts behind JT (429 posts as of now), but was out in front when the new forums were first put on line. He also holds the lead in terms of referrals.
Who will win the ultimate battle of the SSG forum posters? I have my vote on JT as he has proven himself time and time again to be a fountain of knowledge, and is not afraid to show it.
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The notion of a Farmer's Market in UK terms is a collection of local farmers and producers selling their wares at exorbitant prices. As you can see from the pictures, things are a little different over here! Not only can you buy fresh fruit and veg, Maple Syrup, baked goods and cows!
The area has a great many Mennonite farming families who embrace a lifestyle that is .... less accepting of the trappings of modern life. They sell their wares with enthusiasm - and there are a lot of them
As well as the amazing smells from the food stalls were the less amazing smells from the animal stalls! There were several hundred cattle for sale too. The auction room was mystifying - but I think I escaped without buying a cow. The auctioneer was completely beyond understanding but seemed to be selling the cattle. The dudes in hats in the pictures are largely from the Mennonite tradition.
Afterwards we went into St Jacob's for lunch and a look around the local shops including the remodelled Mill featuring an impressive shop selling Scots food and knick-knacks. There was also an amazing pottery, not to mention the model train layout.
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Happy Birthday, PBS!
On Sunday, November 3, PBS turned forty-four years old. Wow. That's a lot of numbers. I'd have to count with this vintage piece from Sesame Street a bunch of times to count THAT high!
PBS's mission, from the beginning, has been to "inform and inspire the diversity reflected in the American audience." Astonishingly, even with the plethora of choices in broadcasting today, 90% of households watch PBS annually.
There are many reasons to continue to love and support your local PBS station. Its news programming has "been named the most trustworthy institution among nationally known organizations, for ten consecutive years."
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- Masturbation is commonly defined as touching one's own body, including sex organs, for sexual pleasure.
- Masturbation is a common and safe way to get sexual pleasure.
- Masturbation has many health benefits.
For many of us, masturbation is a taboo topic. There are many harmful myths about masturbation that may cause us to feel uncomfortable about it. These myths can cause guilt, shame, and fear.
Let's get the facts straight. Masturbation is a natural and common activity for both women and men. Here are some common questions people ask about masturbation. We hope you find the answers helpful.
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What Is Masturbation?
Masturbation is commonly defined as touching one's own body, including sex organs, for sexual pleasure.
There are many slang terms for masturbation, including
- jacking off
- jilling off
- jerking off
- spanking the monkey
- double clicking the mouse
- self-love
Masturbation often ends in orgasm, but not always.
How Common Is Masturbation?
Masturbation is very common. Studies show that about 7 out of 10 adult men and more than 5 out of 10 adult women masturbate. It's also common for children and teens to masturbate.
When Do People Usually Begin Masturbating?
People may start masturbating at any time in their lives. Many children begin masturbating as they grow and explore their changing bodies. They often discover early that it feels good to touch their genitals. Children usually begin masturbating long before puberty. Young children do not have sexual fantasies while masturbating, but during adolescence it becomes much more sexual.
It's important for children to learn that masturbating is normal, is not harmful, and will not hurt their bodies. They should also know to seek privacy when masturbating.
If you have children, reading about how to talk with your children about sex may help you have comfortable conversations with them about masturbation.
Why Do People Masturbate?
The most common reasons adults give for masturbating are to
- relieve sexual tension
- achieve sexual pleasure
- have sex when partners are unavailable
- relax
Many people think that others masturbate only when they do not have a sex partner. But that is not true. In fact, people who have regular sex partners are more likely to masturbate than people without sex partners.
What Are the Benefits of Masturbation?
Masturbation can be good for mental and physical health. People who feel good about their bodies, sex, and masturbation are more likely to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy.
Masturbation is also one of the best ways we can learn about our sexuality. It can help us explore the types of touch we like the most and help us learn how to get excited and how to reach orgasm.
Learning about what feels good to you can increase your chance of feeling sexual pleasure with sex partners. When you know what you like when it comes to sex, your comfort with sex increases. And when your confidence and comfort level are high, it is easier to let your partner know what you like.
Masturbation can enhance our physical, mental, and sexual health and the health of our sexual relationships. Masturbation may
- create a sense of well-being
- enhance sex with partners, physically and emotionally
- help people learn how they like to be touched and stimulated sexually
- increase the ability to have orgasms
- improve relationship and sexual satisfaction
- improve sleep
- increase self-esteem and improve body image
- provide sexual pleasure for people without partners, including the elderly
- provide sexual pleasure for people who choose to abstain from sexual activities with another person
- provide treatment for sexual dysfunction
- reduce stress
- release sexual tension
- relieve menstrual cramps and muscle tension
- strengthen muscle tone in the pelvic and anal areas, reducing women's chances of involuntary urine leakage and uterine prolapse
Mutual Masturbation
Are There Any Risks with Masturbation?
There are no health risks with masturbation. Skin irritation is possible, but using plenty of lubrication will keep that from happening.
If you worry that you masturbate too much, ask yourself this question: Does masturbation interfere with my daily functioning? If it interrupts or gets in the way of your job, your responsibilities, or your social life, you may want to talk with a therapist.
Masturbation and Shame
Negative feelings about masturbation can threaten our health and well-being. Only you can decide what is healthy and right for you. But if you feel ashamed or guilty about masturbating, talking with a trusted friend, sexuality educator, counselor, and/or clergy member may help.
How Do People Masturbate?
Different people enjoy different things when they masturbate.
- Women may stimulate all parts of their vulva, or parts of it, including the clitoris, inner or outer labia, the vaginal opening or canal, and/or the perineum or anus. Many women prefer rubbing near — but not on — the clitoris because direct stimulation can be very intense.
- Men may stimulate the penis, scrotum, perineum, and/or anus.
- Women and men may also touch other sensitive areas of their bodies. There are nerve endings that can create erogenous zones all over the body and people may experience pleasure by touching places like the breasts, nipples, or thighs.
- Women and men may also use sex toys like vibrators and dildos during masturbation. Read the directions on your sex toys to learn how to keep them clean and safe.
- Women and men may use lubricant or lotions to increase pleasure and protect against irritation.
- Sex fantasies are normal and healthy. Fantasies may add to sexual excitement, either alone or during mutual masturbation. Women and men may fantasize with their own thoughts or with erotic images or language — in print, on video, or online.
Getting to know more about sexual anatomy may help in understanding masturbation.
What Are Some Common Myths About Masturbation?
There are many myths about masturbation. You might have heard it is harmful or leads to strange behavior. The myths are just not true. Here are the facts:
- does NOT cause hair to grow on the palms of hands or other strange places
- does NOT lead to blindness
- does NOT make sex organs shrink or grow or change color, texture, or appearance
- does NOT stunt growth
- does NOT cause infertility — men and boys will not run out of sperm
- is NOT addictive
- does NOT cause injury or harm
- does NOT lead to mental illness or instability
- does NOT make you gay


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I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. —Psalms 9:1
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.—1 John 4:7
And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. —1 John 3:23
O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble. -Isaiah 33:2
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge. With the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD I will come; I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone. —Psalm 71:15-16
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. — Romans 5:1
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — John 3:16
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — Hebrews 11:1
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek — Romans 1:16
They lift up their voices, they sing for joy; over the majesty of the LORD they shout from the west. Therefore in the east give glory to the LORD; in the coastlands of the sea, give glory to the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
From the ends of the earth we hear songs of praise, of glory to the Righteous One…. — Isaiah 24:14-16
Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. — Psalm 54:4
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. – Romans 13:12


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Comic books are a playground for the imagination. Much like science fiction, comics don't have to play by the rules of the normal world, which is why Batman can dodge bullets, the Hulk can lift a mountain, and Superman can sneeze apart a galaxy and no one bats an eye. That all has happened, by the way.
It's that same level of freedom, that unbridled enthusiasm which makes comic books a haven for ridiculous cars, motorcycles, and everything in-between. Many of our entrants have been featured in Hollywood films or animated series by now, but all have origins in the glossy pages of a comic.
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The DSPCA and other animal welfare groups around Ireland are dealing with a major increase in horse, pony and donkey cruelty and neglect cases. Ireland is in the midst of an equine crisis. A number of factors cause more and more horses to suffer.
Reckless breeding during the Celtic Tiger years has caused Ireland to be inundated with unwanted equine. Added to this is the increasing cost of fodder and the diminishing value of equine. Markets like the one in Smithfield means anyone can easily buy equine for as cheap at €8, irrespective of a person's lack of resources and knowledge of equine care. Smithfield Market is unlicensed, unregulated, and completely unsuitable for horses and the DSPCA has worked to shut down these types of markets for years.
Legislation is clear: every equine needs to have a passport and microchip which forces accountability and traceability, but without sufficient resources put in place to enforce the legislation, more and more horses are being neglected and abandoned.
The DSPCA calls on Racing Industry and Authorities to work together to address Horse Crisis
The DSPCA is working closely with Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment, local authorities, other animal welfare organistions and leaders in the industry to address the key issues that have lead to an equine crisis in this country. We believe that a cross-industry group should work together to ensure that the issues that lead to a horse crisis in Ireland are addressed swiftly and effectively with the onset of the worst of the winter weather.
The current situation, which has been documented thoroughly in the national and international media, came about through the lack of enforcement of legislation and prevalence of horses and over-breeding over the past 10 years.
DSPCA believes that the follow measures are required:
1. Closure of unlicensed, unregulated horse markets such as Smithfield
2. Setting up of an amnesty programme (multi agency) whereby owners who cannot rehome or afford horses can surrender their animals (criteria to be determined)
3. Rehoming programme for impounded or surrendered horses (with necessary fees associated for veterinary, licensing and passports)
4. The extension of Responsible Horse Ownership Education activities
5. The creation of centralized database for microchips, horses that are not chipped or licensed need to be impounded by local authorities or authorized officers
Jimmy Cahill, CEO, DSPCA said: "We in the DSPCA recognise the need for a cross-industry response to the equine crisis in this country and we hope to deepen our workings with the Department of Agriculture, local authorities and key international players in the horse-racing industry to implement the necessary steps to end equine suffering in this country."
Follow this link to an Open letter sent to Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith on 5th August 2010.
We have seen three different categories in this Equine Crisis:
Intentional Neglect & Abandonment
We are seeing hundreds of equine left in fields, parks and waste ground around Dublin and the equine are kept in horrific conditions by owners who don't care about the needs of the animals. In many cases horses have been abandoned by owners who can no longer afford to look after them. These animals are starving, have no fresh water, are injured or sick, are lame due to leg and hoof injuries and left in fields and waste ground in unsafe conditions.
Everyday the DSPCA is dealing with heart wrenching rescue operations for abused and neglected horses and ponies. In the last 12 months we have encountered equine dying in horrific pain and numerous dead horses decomposing all round Dublin. Some dying and dead horses have been simply dumped by their owners, dragged from trailers or horse boxes and left so that the owner won't have to deal with veterinary costs or the risk of prosecution. We have even seen cases of horses being attacked and eaten by dogs, with the horses lying for days in agony ignored by their owners. These horses are not microchipped or registered so owners cannot be prosecuted for their wanton and cruel neglect.
Intentional Cruelty
We have also seen a disturbing rise in the number of intentional cruelty cases. Horses & ponies have been deliberately hurt and killed by people. Animals have beaten and injured. In one instance, a pony was run over by a car. The car then reversed back to ensure they inflicted as much damage and pain as possible. In another case a dying horse was abandoned by 6 six men and covered in hay and left to die. Youths were later seen setting the hay and horse on fire. Easy access to these gentle animals makes it effortless for disturbed individuals to victimise them.
Neglect due to Lack of Understanding of Equine Care
Horses are being tied up using ropes, chains or ill-fitting harnesses and bridles. Most often the areas that the animals are being kept in are not secure or safe for the horses or members of the public. In a lot of cases these owners are horse lovers and they don't mean to harm the animals but they don't have the knowledge and resources to look after them and in turn the animals suffer.
The owners of these equine are not providing shelter for these animals as they don't own the land and are not permitted to erect stables or shelters. The owners don't know enough about medical treatment of these animals like vaccinations, hoof care, worming treatments, diseases, etc or can't afford them. Horses are not being fed correctly and do not have access to fresh water. Owners don't know about horses needing extra feed, water or shelter in winter.
Nothing will change without Your help!
The DSPCA will try to deal with all cases but there are serious financial repercussions to the rescue and care of these horses. Every horse that we take in costs an average of €3,000 to treat.
We know that there are hundreds of horses in similar distress but as the only welfare group rescuing these horses in Dublin our finances are stretched to the limit. Our shelter is full and our staff are overwhelmed. In 2009 we built extra stables, but it is not enough to help these beautiful creatures. We are working flat out to deal with the calls that are coming in from concerned members of the public about horses and ponies who have been left to die in fields, waste ground, lots and the side of the road. It is only a matter of time before members of the public are hurt by animals wandering in front of cars or other types of accidents.
Our staff are working with Councils, Government and Gardai to try and deal with this situation and our education officer is working with communities and schools to educate school children on equine care and the financial responsibilities of owning a horse or pony but as a charity we have limited resources. We are urgently appealing to the public for financial assistance to help us to continue our work.
To report a cruelty or neglect case or to make a donation to the DSPCA, please ring 01 499 4700.
Lobby the Government
We are asking for your help in lobbying Government to ensure that this Equine Crisis is addressed as quickly as possible. They need to monitor all horses to make sure they are being well cared for in safe locations, are licensed and microchipped correctly. The Government also needs to close down equine markets like Smithfield and ban urban horse breeding until all of the equine currently in existence have been rescued and re-homed.
Below you will find details on how to contact your local TDs and Senators.
Please take the time to make representation and show how important this issue to you.
Contacting your public representatives
Here is a spreadsheet containing all the contact details of TD's & Senators - December 2010
Below is a link to the Oireachtas database which gives you all the contact numbers and email address for TDs.
Below is a link to the Oireachtas database which gives you all the contact numbers and email address for Senate Members.
All telephone calls to TDs are logged and your local representative will be aware of the number of calls relating to a particular issue.
Contacting Your County or City Council to report Stray Horses in your area
County & City Council Control of Horses Information, read more...


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By Ben Levisohn
Imagine my surprise when I searched on Google for JPMorgan Chase (JPM) to check out a report that the investment bank was being investigated for criminal acts, only to discover that JPMorgan is not akin to the Nazis. Seriously.
Here's the New York Times summary of this all-important story:
An outside review of Bloomberg L.P.'s practices found that a controversial article that compared the damage in an Italian town after a bad deal with JPMorgan Chase to the fallout from the Nazis' occupation in World War II went "too far."
The 2011 article, which JPMorgan complained about at the time and Bloomberg declined to change, has long been a sore spot between the bank and Bloomberg and was recently mentioned in a New York Times article that focused on the friction between Wall Street and Bloomberg.
Now about those criminal charges. Bloomberg has the details:
A Justice Department investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s energy-trading practices is examining whether criminal laws were violated by individuals, according to a person briefed on the matter.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is working with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, said the person, who asked not to be named because the inquiry isn't public. Bharara's inquiry, reported by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News earlier this week, looks at conduct at issue in the bank's $410 million civil settlement last month with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The FERC had accused the bank of manipulating power markets in California and the Midwest.
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It's not only in the classroom that change is coming to Maine schools (see "School reform Comes to Maine," by Deirdre Fulton). Local cafeterias are revamping their curricula as well.
Cumberland County food-service workers, who prepare and serve hundreds of meals in local schools every day, met this week with John Turenne, a consultant who wants to bring sustainable food to institutions like schools, colleges, and hospitals — "places that have to serve a lot of meals to a lot of people for a little money," as he puts it. Turenne, a former executive chef at Yale University, provided the "reality behind the reality show" for the first season of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution in West Virginia. Now, through his Sustainable Food Systems business, Turenne works to educate institutional cooks about how food affects the environment, local economies, social well-being, and obviously nutritional health.
The program in Cumberland County, where state statistics show that approximately 53 percent of adults are overweight or obese, was paid for with money from the federal Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative, in collaboration with the Community Food Security Coalition, the People's Regional Opportunity Program, and the city of Portland. Over the course of three days, Turenne will work with food-service workers from the Lake Region, Windham, Raymond, and Portland public schools to help them improve what he says could be a child's "best opportunity all day for a nutritious meal." Following a day of theoretical background in Standish on Tuesday, Turenne plans to go in for hands-on training with cooks at Windham and Raymond high schools on Wednesday and Thursday. Portland staffers will attend the sessions at these locations.
Unlike his work in West Virginia, Turenne faces a slightly less daunting learning curve in Southern Maine. Earlier this month, several regional schools (including ones in Portland, Falmouth, Freeport, and Windham) were honored by the US Department of Agriculture in the Healthier US Schools Challenge, which promotes healthy eating and physical activity at schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.
"These districts are already doing some wonderful cutting edge stuff," Turenne says. "We're going to take what they're doing and kick it up several notches . . . Rather than open up cans of tomato sauce, we teach them to make a five-vegetable tomato sauce from scratch, make it once a week, seal and freeze it."
Other body-, earth-, and tastebud-friendly ideas include mac-and-cheese made with a from-scratch cheese sauce (as opposed to the frightening 33-ingredient slop that comes out of bags), or baked french fries made from (maybe even local?) potatoes.
"We have small budgets to work with," Turenne admits. There's no avoiding the fact that school cafeterias need to purchase some of their raw ingredients as reduced-cost government commodities from the USDA. "It's not yet possible to create a school menu using (only) farm food. But we want people to understand what's possible and always just strive for one more thing."
• In related news, Southern Maine's Democratic US representative Chellie Pingree will appear at the Monument Square farmers' market on Wednesday to draw attention to the difference in price between healthy and unhealthy foods. The appearance is part of a national campaign by the US Public Interest Research Group, which says agricultural subsidies are promoting less healthy foods. Such subsidies also impact what foods are available on a large scale (but at a small price) to school cafeterias.
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Rhode Island College was a great place for me to study and pursue my graduate degree in English / Creative Writing. I was able to focus on my writing and compose a creative thesis of poetry as one would do in an MFA program. Also, the thesis defense and reading at the Graduate Symposium, frightening as they may sound, were actually thrilling, high moments of my time at RIC. My professors were instrumental in helping me hone my craft, define my aesthetic, and discover more about myself as a writer. In fact, one of my professors and I continue to meet to give each other feedback on our poetry. As an older student, I felt completely comfortable in the program, since there are students of all ages here. Additionally, the other students I met here became an instant source of support and camaraderie; I continue to keep in contact with several of them.
Next steps for me include getting my poetry published in journals and finding a new job that involves writing and/or teaching. The literary education and all the feedback and support I received at RIC are major factors in giving me the skills and confidence to pursue my goals. I may also go on to work toward a PhD in creative writing or I may even end up back at RIC, studying for a master's in secondary education. Wherever I end up, not only will my experiences here always inform and assist me in my endeavors, but I will also remember my times at RIC with pleasure, gratitude and fondness.


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Title: Fairfax Industrial and Municipal Airports
Description: Aerial view, looking east, of Fairfax Industrial and Municipal airports.
Date: ca. 1930
Photographer: Curtiss-Wright Flying Service
Item Type: Photograph, b/w, 8 x 10 in.
Collection: Curtiss Flying Service Collection
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Location: P9, Box 1, Folder 5, Number 21
Subject: Aerial photographs
Local Subject: Fairfax Airport; Municipal Airport ; Aerials
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Services for Coach Nasuti will be private and for family only. However, Coach's family understands what an outpouring of support there has been in the last few days. Therefore, a PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF COACH NASUTI'S LIFE has been scheduled for Saturday, March 1, at a time to be determined. This celebration will be held at Woonsocket High School and will be open to EVERYONE. More details on this day will be coming soon, so stay tuned.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to the newly created GEORGE NASUTI SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Donations can be mailed to: Blackstone River Federal Credit Union, 10 Monument Square, Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Coach's family would like everyone to know that the outpouring of support has been both humbling and amazing to see and feel. They appreciate the support and kind words that everyone has had to say about George and are now beginning to grasp the immense impact he had on so many lives.


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I hope none of these folks dies... These ferry crashes have happened before.
Isn't it time we get these "assault ferries" off the water? So many innocent people needlessly injured while minding their own business. That ferry was capable of injuring many more than that at one time... I'll bet the evil NFA (National Ferry Association) is responsible for keeping those large capacity ferries on the water.


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By The Associated Press
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A 31-year-old Gulfport woman has been charged with felony child abuse after police say she struck her 9-year-old son in the head with a bat.
The Sun Herald reports (http://bit.ly/XwezXc ) Kizzie Margaret Williams is in the Harrison County jail on a $50,000 bond pending a hearing by Judge Diane Ladner.
Police said that over the weekend deputies responded to the Gulfport home on a welfare concern and found the boy bleeding from a cut on his head. He was taken to Garden Park Hospital, where he was treated and released to the Department of Human Services.
Sheriff Melvin Brisolara said the investigation indicated the mother had struck the boy in the head with a bat.
It was unclear whether Williams had an attorney.


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Family FAQ
Is the AGO baby friendly?
Yes. Babies are very welcome in the Gallery and we also have activities for children aged one year and up.
Are baby strollers allowed in the galleries?
Is there a size restriction with baby strollers?
We are unable to accommodate double-wide strollers or strollers with extra large wheels.
Are baby strollers available for rental?
Yes. You can rent a stroller free of charge from the coat check.
Can I feed my baby in the gallery?
You are welcome to breastfeed your baby in any of the Gallery's seating areas. Walker Court on our main level and Galleria Italia on the second floor both have comfortable seats and benches. For more privacy or quiet space, there is seating along the windows overlooking the Gallery school in the Weston Family Learning Centre or in the foyer just outside the women's washroom located in the Thomson Collection of Ship Models on the Gallery's lower level. Our Gallery staff are always happy to assist or to direct you.
Meals, snacks or drinks brought to the Gallery for toddlers and older children can be enjoyed at the tables in the Weston Family Learning Centre or at other seating areas away from the art spaces.
Where can I change my baby?
There are baby changing stations located in all public washrooms.
Can I take diaper bags into the galleries on a stroller?
Yes, please store them underneath the carrier on the handle bars. Please don't carry them on your back.
Are baby slings/carriers allowed?
Yes as long as they worn on the front of your body not on your back
Can my kids eat at the AGO?
Yes! caféAGO on the lower level has a great selection of child-friendly food, including tuna or egg salad sandwiches, grilled cheese or other hot options, fruit cups and yogurt parfait. Even the fussiest kids will find something they like at CaféAGO. Members enjoy a 10% discount in caféAGO.
FRANK Restaurant, on the main level, is also happy to accommodate young guests and offers a children's menu for lunch and dinner. Members always receive a 10% discount.
Members are welcome to bring their children to the Norma Ridley Members' Lounge, open from noon until 5 pm. A children's menu is available in the Lounge.
All areas where meals are served have special Gehry-designed booster chairs for young children.


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Live Music for Charlie's Irish Pub located in the Historic Water Street Inn, in downtown Stillwater
Charlie's Pub features live music every Friday & Saturday night from 7:30-11:30pm
May 25th & 26th – Tiller Black (FKA Spring Heeled Jack)
This lively Celtic quartette form St. Paul features Greg Mosner on guitar and mandolin, James Plattes on violin, Mark Donovan on stand up bass and vocals, and Kevin Brown on guitar, mandolin, and vocals.
June 1st – Hounds of Finn
Hounds of Finn play Irish Rock and roots music from around the world. It's mixture of original songs written and performed by both Pete McCauley and Leslie Rich, sprinkled with some traditional Irish and Scottish tunes brought to you by both Michelle MacGregor on fiddle and Pete on Mandolin.
June 2nd – Highland Paddy
Highland Paddy is the Twin Cities Newest Celtic music sensation, playing Irish rebel songs, instrumental jigs and reels, and a mixture of good time songs to make your night a hard one to remember the next morning. Fiddle, pennywhistle, mandolin, bodhran, guitar, harmonicas, percussion… all combined for a great time of singin' along, chorus-shoutin', foot-stompin' hard-drinkin' traditional Irish music, bluegrass, old time and a little bit of everything.
June 8th & 9th – Tom Dahill
. Tom Dahill and Ginny Johnson are superb entertainers with a fantastic repertoire of old Irish songs and
dance tunes that you won't hear from anyone else. They have command of many instruments between them,
Irish button accordion, concertina, Uilleann pipes, fiddle, whistle, boudhran, guitar and they sort of juggle these
instruments between them to suit the sounds to fit the venue as they go along through their performances.
This is the music that is part of the soul of Ireland.
June 15th & 16th – Paul and Lorraine
Paul and Lorraine have been playing Irish music together for a couple of years now, starting with the rouge folk band Folk Underground and then splitting off to form their own duo. Something for everyone lots of drinking, lots of losing your love, plenty of Death, Doom and Destruction & happy little nights in the Pub. Not to mention some of the best Irish Fiddle Tunes going. They like to take requests & will play almost anything, if they know about half of it.
June 22nd & 23rd – Bedlam
We're a duo who love songs from Irish, Scottish, and English traditions, as well as traditional
Irish dance music. We try to combine the best of vocal harmony and instrumental virtuosity,
without sacrificing the soulful quality that has made this music last for centuries.
June 29th & 30th – Irish Brigade
Featuring Mike Wallace and Joe Smith. A consummate stage performer, Mike has been happy to spend his time on stage with such great performers as Peter Yeates, Steve Mulligan, Joe Burk, Noel Hill, Paddy O'Brien, and Larry Nugent not to mention his original partner in the The Irish Brigade, Gerry Goodwin god rest his soul, or current partners Sean Conway and Darren Crossey.
at the Water Street Inn, 101 Water Street South, Stillwater MN 55082 651-439-6000


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Question 1 wrote:Who's your favorite editor(s)?
Oh, well, you know OwO.. The usual suspects: Shin (derp), Ileia, Yue, Chiikaboom, Nostromo, Cross/fade, sinycaterina, AimoAio, JazzVids~~.. Plus lots more~.. My eyes get all sparkly when I watch their videos D
Question 2 wrote:What can you tell me about your favorite editor as an editor and/or a person?
Oh, well-.. *looks up at enormous list*... er~.. They're all really friendly people
And they edit with their hearts, with incredible sync, and usually with really original concepts. Things that make me laugh, or things that touch my heart. When I watch their videos, I feel like I come away learning something every time :3
Question 3 wrote:Who was your biggest mentor, or who was the closest thing to a mentor you had?
Ahh, just kidding ^_^.. I'm sure you all know him as resident Mr. Editor of the Year (aka. The Loli King) xP
Question 4 wrote:What editors are or were the biggest influences to your work?Question 4a wrote:How exactly did they influence you? What qualities present in your work can you trace back to those editors?
Jazzy: first real AMVs I ever saw ^_^.. Gave me a feeling of the art
Ileia and Cross/fade: Concepts = amaaaaaaazing~
Shin: transitions and scene selection.... and lip sync~
AimoAio: DA MOOD, YO~
Each time I watch these guys, I try to ask myself, "Now, why are my eyes burning out of my head from the sheer awesome?" .... Then I attempt to answer it and use what I find to fuel my own editing :3
Question 5 wrote:What outside of the online vidding community has influenced your work?Question 5a wrote:How has it influenced your work?
HAYAO MIYAZAKI.. Simply because I love him and his heart-warming films (random pizza slice of approval)
Also--music!.. When I hear a song I like, I start to make up music videos in my head. So then I want to do it for real~.. on a computer.. and do fun stuffz with clips :3
Question 6 wrote:Who are some influential people in AMVs and what are they responsible for?
Nostromo and Chiikaboom = King and Queen of founding the art of AMV editing (as far as I know xDD)
Question 7 wrote:Are there any somewhat unrecognized editors you wish to promote for any reason?Question 7a wrote:Umm...seriously? Why that person(s)?
*super flowery huggle to the Org* I hope this isn't hippish/communist of me, but I hope everyone gets the recognition they want and deserve~.. All I seem to know are fairly popular editors (cuz I'm some sort of celebrity-troller who sneaks into 5-star Skype chat zones OwO)
Also, Meatwad's Ego. It has yet to edit a full AMV on its own, but from what I understand, it's the leading genius behind all of Meatwad's current projects~.. Cheers to the Ego, in hopes we see a full AMV from it soon! *raises martini glass*
(but we get a beer emote, because there is no martini one OwQ)
Question 8 wrote:Any of you
oldseasoned editors wanna give some advice on anything?
>.>....... <.<..... Well.. I'm not very old or seasoned, but here's my advice to all of you: Never have the following conversation:
Boy: .... nice lunchbox.
Girl: *looks down at pink lunch bag* Oh, thanks! My mom packs it~ OwO
Boy: ... *smirk* ... *walks away* ...
Girl: ^^?..... O_O..... T____________T
Girl's friends: *patting back*.. It's okay. He probably thought you were joking..
Question 9 wrote:Is there anything else related to this subject you'd like to add or any questions you think should be asked as well?
Lunch boxes are eco-friendly, handy in a rush, and it's cheaper than buying from the overpriced, germ-ridden college cafe!.. So don't knock the box, yo~
Question 10 wrote:How can the noob below you improve on his editing? NO CHANGING ANSWERS!
..................... *slides Staples Easy button across the table* ........


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The Operational Team
Tony Ribbink - CEO
Dr A J Ribbink is an internationally recognised scientist who applies his expertise in the service of the people of SouthAfrica and Africa as a whole. He bridges the gap between science and community by placing science and technology in the appropriate socio-economic context with the spe cific aim of improving the quality of life of many rural communities. Hundreds have benefited from Dr Ribbink's capacity-building initiatives and from being positively exposed to science and many continue to benefit from the Sustainable Seas Trust. For many years Dr Ribbi nk also leveraged science and technology to enable the peoples of different countries to work in concert to achieve African-defined and African-driven visions. He also anticipated by many years the human rights issues current today by, for instance, initiating in the late 1970's the development of the Lake Malawi National Park in which villagers were able to maintain their traditional rights.
In November 2007 Dr Ribbink became a founding trustee and CEO of Sustainable Seas Trust. Preceding this he was the Director of the World Bank GEF project on Lake Malawi/Nyasa for Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. From 1999 to 2005, he managed two international WWF projects on freshwaters, and concurrently, from 2002 to 2007, developed, raised the funds for and managed the African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP).
Dr Ribbink has authored more than 100 scientific and other publications, and his work has been internationally recognised with, among others, a gold medal from WWF for contributions to conservation and education and a silver medal for limnological research, an award only presented four times since the society's inception in 1964. In 2008 Dr Ribbink was awarded the Royal Society of Southern Africa's Centenary medal. During his career, Dr Ribbink has also been part of the production of more than 40 environmental education films, initially as an underwater cameraman and later as an advisor and producer.
Ncumisa Mzaza - Education Officer
Driven by her love and respect the environment, SST's Education Officer, Ncumisa Mzaza, is able to relate and teach information to primary, high school pupils and adults alike.
She is actively involved and plays a leadership role in local community initiatives which aims to develop the skills of the youth while instilling hope for a bright future and curbing crime and drug abuse despite the difficult home circumstances many youth face.
Ncumisa is also spearheading SST's environmental theatre group which aims to educate the public through plays, music, dance and poetry. By encouraging children off the streets and keeping them busy and educating them about the wonders of our oceans, Ncumisa is actively implementing SST's vision to develop caring communities, giving the youth a sense of belonging alongside nurturing love and respect for the ocean.
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If you've ever said (of a convention), "That was LAST weekend?!", then Convention Awareness Day 2006 is for you. If of course, you happen to be in Texas.
Convention Awareness Day is returning for its second year of reminding potential Texas convention goers that "You Still Can't Go if You Don't Know!". The brainchild of none other than JediCole, this annual event will bring together representatives of various science fiction, anime, horror, toy, fan, comic, and literary conventions for a one-day informative event. The purpose is to foster a sense of community within and awareness of the richly diverse convention scene in Texas.
Several 2006 conventions have already signed on to be represented (including All-Con 2006 and Texas Frightmare Weekend, one of the newest to join the scene).
This event will be held in conjunction with the monthly Metroplex Die Cast & Collectibles Show on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the Sterling Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Admission is just $1.00 and includes both CAD06 and the Die Cast show. Be sure to stop by the CAD06 table for your free Texas Convention Guidebook filled with articles, local fan club lists, and information on upcoming conventions in Texas.
I hope to meet some SSG folks at Convention Awareness Day 2006!


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There's a long, boring story that leads up this sunny, Saturday morning ride to Etobicoke. It involves hidden inventory and an obsessive search for a very simple piece of organizational furniture. That said, I had an exchange to make at IKEA. The Etobicoke store being just 13 km from my home, my girlfriend and I loaded up our Globe bikes and set off.
Shadows! Even after such a mild winter in Toronto, the first time you really see your shadow again is exciting.
Because traveling like a Toronto cyclist involves more than just roads, we took a detour through High Park.
Seriously, spring shadows are great!
After a quick ride along still icy and tree covered paths in High Park we arrive along the Queensway. Bike lanes here take you into Etobicoke.
Just as things get roomy with space between the bike lane and other traffic…
… our bike lane travels come to an end.
In Etobicoke they want you to know that there is to be no cycling on the sidewalks. Sidewalk cycling is illegal in Toronto too, but these signs at every sidewalk intersection almost appear as though there is simply no cycling allowed at all. Which isn't the case, of course.
Once the bike lane ends the motorized traffic gets heavier, and closer. The vast majority of drivers did change lanes to pass us and only when we were close to intersections did a few motorists pass a little too close for comfort.
It's amazing how wide the Queensway is. I didn't stop to take a photo, but the road quickly widens to seven lanes across. There are new condos and townhouses lining much of the Queensway, but I simply couldn't imagine living along a highway. The area is rapidly changing and is just a short bike or transit ride into the city, so this area does have many benefits. (Note: The photo below is from the less wide section of the Queensway).
If there's one thing I've learned from simply too many IKEA trips it's that you never use the front entrance. There may be bike parking at the Etobicoke IKEA, but since we had a return, I decided to get a little creative and lock us up near the service doors.
Exchange made, bungees secured and we set our sights on home.
Looking back at our simple trip, it's amazing just how much we were able to accomplish in the morning while on our bikes. We got to experience one of the sunniest days of 2010 in Toronto so far. We got a little bit of exercise, especially when crossing the bridge just before you get to IKEA. We got the best parking spot. And we smiled the whole way there and back… when's the last time you did all of that on a visit to IKEA?


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Did you know?
In October 2011the Danish government took the bold step of introducing a tax on saturated fat in its efforts to improve the nation's health. However, having been criticized for increasing prices for consumers and companies, and for putting Danish jobs at risk, the tax was scrapped in 2012. Plans to introduce a tax on sugar have also been abandoned
It was reported that some Danes had begun crossing the border into Germany and Sweden to stock up on cheaper meat and processed foods.
The tax was introduced in October 2011, in an attempt to limit the population's intake of fatty foods, and reduce obesity rates. According to the Danish National Health and Medicines Authority, 47% of Danes are overweight and 13% are obese.
Despite the reasons given for scrapping the tax, it appears that no formal evaluation of the impact of the tax has been conducted. Accordingly, it is not possible to comment on what impact the tax actually had on consumer behaviour and costs to businesses and the economy. The decision came as a disappointment to public health advocates who have recommended taxes on unhealthy foods as a way of addressing the obesity-driven disease burden.
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(3): IDF Diabetes Atlas, 5th edition annual update, 2012


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So having a moth long season doesn't typically do much good for the NR hunter unless a NR hunter lives in close proximity to the state he plans to hunt and then would make numerous trips back and forth.
SD's month+ season has been a huge benefit to me already this spring, allowing me to reschedule my trip out to the black hills once already (and maybe again here this weekend) due to unbelievably crappy weather the past two weeks out there. If I were hunting MN I would be SOL...


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By Michael Aneiro
Pimco's Bill Gross was on Bloomberg TV today, where he was asked whether junk-bonds – currently yielding 5.81% on average at a spread of 4.98 percentage points over Treasuries – continue to make sense if risk premiums fall further given the market's inherent risk. Here's Gross:
Are [spreads] less rational at 4 or 3 [percentage points]? Certainly. We know, and history would prove that in the high-yield market that as the exuberance follows through, that defaults begin to increase. That's one of the pieces of the puzzle that Jeremy Stein, the Fed governor, pointed out in his paper where he spoke to irrational exuberance. So defaults are coming, it's just a question of how extensive they are. And if they're only at a 2-3% pace, which is where they are now, and if you get a normal recovery, then you're still left with a 3-4% return at today's levels. If you squeeze it a little bit more, then you're getting closer to that cash [return] number, that is really a point of little return.


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Discussion on civil liberties during wartime, Nov. 14
Posted November 14, 2001; 12:32 a.m.
The Woodrow Wilson School's Program in Law and Public Affairs will sponsor a discussion 4:30 p.m. today, Nov. 14, on the military order issued Tuesday by President Bush. The order authorizes the use of military courts to try non-citizens suspected of terrorism, and expressly denies such citizens access to civilian courts.
The discussion, titled "Military Justice and Terrorism: Civil Liberties During War Time," will be held in Dodds Auditorium in Robertson Hall.
Speakers at the meeting will include professor Christopher Eisgruber, director of the Program in Law and Public Affairs, and professors David Abraham, Gary Bass and Fionnuala Ni Aolain.
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Don't shoot the messenger on this one, but I thought this story [1] from RadarOnline.com was weird when I read that Shaquille O'Neal [2]'s ex-wife Shaunie reportedly offered Shaq's alleged mistress, Vanessa Lopez, an "incentive" to go public with an affair in order to nullify the terms of their pre-nup. But that's the least bizarre aspect of the story.
Twist No. 1: According to RadarOnline.com, Shawn Darling, who used to work for Shaq, accused his former boss [3] of hacking into his computer, destroying evidence and planting child pornography. I don't know about you, but that sounds like the old blame the cat [4] for your disgusting kiddie porn trick that some guy tried a few months back. And, somehow, I don't picture Shaq as the computer hacking type. Or should I say computer shaq-ing type (that was bad, I know).
Twist No. 2: Now, RadarOnline.com reports [5] that Shaq allegedly hired Justin Zormelo to harass Lopez. Zormelo denies this claim in an e-mail to the website: "The allegations are completely untrue. I have never spoken to that woman, nor threatened her."
I have no idea what to make of all this. Lawsuits are flying everywhere. Messy stuff. Whether the info is true or not, it obviously creates an unwanted distraction for Shaq.


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Rosie Bumpus, 25, has endured plenty of taxing hospital stays over the years — but this one was different. During this stay, Bumpus began to sense that she might not ever go home.
The cystic fibrosis patient's lung function plummeted, and she felt like she was suffocating. Doctors struggled to help her breathe more easily, but nothing worked. The normally cheery Bumpus felt defeated. Right around then, she heard a quiet knock on her hospital door.
In walked a friendly woman bearing a colorful bouquet of flowers. Bumpus didn't know her, and couldn't figure out why she was there.
"She asked me if I would accept this donation from Random Acts of Flowers," Bumpus recalled. "They weren't asking anything of me — they just wanted to give me a bouquet. It absolutely made my day. ... My parents could see the difference in me after I got those flowers."Story: Boy, 8, donates $1,000 prize to little girl, 2, with leukemia
Random Acts of Flowers is a charity based in Knoxville, Tenn., that gathers up used flowers from weddings, memorial services, florists, special events, grocery stores, museums and churches and recycles them in a special way. Volunteers reassemble the blooms into bouquets and then deliver them to patients in area hospitals, assisted living facilities, hospice care centers and nursing homes. Since its inception in 2009, the charity has delivered flowers to more than 15,900 unsuspecting strangers — many of whom are elderly, frail and, quite often, lonely.
Bumpus said her entire outlook changed after she received her unexpected bouquet last fall at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Doctors ultimately found a treatment that helped her recover enough to return home. She's on a waiting list for a double-lung transplant, and she knows what she wants to do as soon as she's healthy enough.
"After I receive new lungs, I want to volunteer for them," said Bumpus, who lives in Maryville, Tenn. "Especially in the past couple of years when my health has gotten to the worst it's ever been, it's these little acts of kindness that I thrive on. It makes all the difference."Video: Man leaves will asking family to leave $500 tips (on this page)
Larsen Jay, 38, executive director of Random Acts of Flowers, started the charity after a grueling hospital stay of his own. In 2007, he tumbled off the top of a ladder while working on the roof of his workshop and fell a story and a half to the pavement below. He broke his left arm, left wrist, right wrist, right elbow, right femur and nose, and he fractured his face in 10 places. He said the only reason he's functioning today is that his head hit the ladder instead of the concrete.
Jay spent three and a half months in a wheelchair and has undergone 11 surgeries since the accident. As he slowly recovered, friends, family members and colleagues sent him a veritable jungle of flowers and plants to cheer him up — but he couldn't help but notice how many hospital rooms looked barren and joyless in comparison.
"It might have been the morphine drip I was on at the time, but I said, 'We've gotta go back to my room,' " Jay said. "We took all the cards off of our flowers and started making deliveries to other rooms. We didn't ask permission. We just did it. It was great."Story: At 83, he gave his kidney to a stranger
At the time of his accident, Jay worked as a film and television producer — but that act of giving beautiful flowers away to complete strangers kept coming back to him. He looked around online to see whether any organizations were repurposing used flowers on a grand scale, but he couldn't find anything like it.
In 2008, in the midst of a crippling economic crisis, he tentatively asked some of his friends whether they wanted to help him start a charity.
"We got 199 donations, most under $100," said Jay, who lives in Knoxville with his wife and two boys, ages 4 years and 10 months. "I had to use my own truck for a while. Then we got a donated vehicle."
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Random Acts of Flowers officially launched as a charity in the spring of 2009, and Jay now runs it on a full-time basis. The charity's first formal act was to make a spontaneous flower delivery to the very hospital room where Jay stayed after his accident.
The charity buys nothing and recycles everything. Every part of a donated flower arrangement — from the vase to the stand to the foam to the foliage — gets reused in creative ways.
At this juncture, Random Acts of Flowers' three employees and 125 volunteers regularly deliver flowers to seven hospitals, 34 assisted-living and nursing-home facilities and three hospice care centers, as well as in-home health-care groups and community health operations. The group sees the potential to expand nationally and perhaps even internationally.Story: Tour de 'Force': Star Wars fans unite for ailing infant
"There's no shortage of flowers thrown away all over the world, and no shortage of people who could use a little pick-me-up," Jay said. "It's basic human kindness and compassion. ... I can't see a reason why this shouldn't be happening everywhere. If there's limitless supply and limitless demand, why not?"
For her part, Bumpus loves thinking about a future time when she can stop being a regular hospital patient and can start cheering patients up by bringing them flowers instead.
"It's a very simple way to show anyone — whether it's a loved one or a complete stranger — love. Just pure love," Bumpus said. "There's no motivation behind it except to make that person feel better."
To learn more about Random Acts of Flowers, visit the charity's website by clicking here, or watch a video about its work by clicking here.
Need a Coffey break? Friend TODAY.com writer Laura T. Coffey on Facebook, follow her on Twitter or read more of her stories at LauraTCoffey.com.
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