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Here's all the help you need to survive your pediatric clerkship! This handy guide offers you practical, must-have guidance on the causes, clinical evaluation, and treatment of common pediatric conditions—knowledge that every student can and should master. Section 1 outlines the practical skills and procedures you must know on rotation; Sections 2 and 3 describe health conditions organized by presentation (symptom, sign, abnormal lab value) and by specific diagnosis, allowing you to approach a given health problem from either direction.
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The University's recent health and well-being initiatives have included a renovation of Dillon Gymnasium to enhance cardiovascular exercise options and to upgrade the Stephens Fitness Center and other areas of the facility. (Photo: Brian Wilson)
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Healthier Princeton offers an integrated approach to health promotion and education, disease detection and prevention, and fitness and wellness services for the University community. The Healthier Princeton website is a new resource for faculty, staff and students to learn about ongoing programs and initiatives organized by various University offices under the Healthier Princeton banner.
• At the 2008 FluFest and Cirque de Sante health and wellness celebration, 4,957 flu immunizations were given to members of the University community and dependents of faculty and staff. Early prevention screenings also were conducted at the event, including 266 oral cancer screenings, 366 skin cancer screenings, 333 blood pressure screenings and 171 diabetes screenings.
• A Weight Watchers at Work group was started in 2008 by employees at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Thirty-one employees participated in the first 17-week session, and the group lost a total of 388 pounds. A second Weight Watchers at Work on campus group recently started for employees based in the Helm Building. University Health Services currently is exploring organizing a third group for faculty and staff.
• The Healthier Princeton listserv currently has 312 subscribers, who receive information about campus health and wellness programs. Healthy holiday e-mails were sent to 147 faculty and staff at the end of 2008 with information on how to eat healthy during the holidays, remain physically active during winter weather and minimize holiday stress and depression. To join the listserv, e-mail email@example.com, leave the subject line of the e-mail blank and in the body of the e-mail write "Subscribe healthier princeton [insert your name]."
• An average of 10 to 15 faculty and staff members participate in weekly meditation groups offered by University Health Services' Counseling and Psychological Services.
• The cost of an annual membership to Dillon Gymnasium is $205 for faculty and staff, and can be purchased through employee payroll deduction. Currently, 870 staff and 319 faculty are annual members of Dillon Gym.
• Dillon Gym members may participate in more than 100 group fitness and instructional classes. Members can now mix and match classes by purchasing a fitness punch card. Punch cards vary in price depending upon the type and number of classes, such as the $40 punch card to take any 12 spinning classes or the $75 punch card to participate in a choice of 24 group fitness classes.
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From the Jan. 12, 2009, Princeton Weekly Bulletin
Faculty, staff and students who made New Year's resolutions to improve their physical, mental or spiritual health can use a new website to learn about the many campus resources available through the University's Healthier Princeton program.
The Healthier Princeton website brings together information about new and ongoing programs, initiatives and events organized by various University offices. Healthier Princeton offers an integrated approach to health promotion and education, disease detection and prevention, and fitness and wellness services for the University community.
"Healthier Princeton is a continuing effort to develop new and better ways for members of the University community to improve their health and well-being," said Vice President and Secretary Robert Durkee, co-chair of the Advisory Board to Healthier Princeton. "There are probably more resources available to faculty, staff and students than many people realize."
Programs featured on the website include: University Health Services health promotion and wellness services for physical and mental health; Campus Recreation fitness classes and exercise facilities; healthy and organic eating options offered by Dining Services; and work/life balance services available to University employees through the Office of Human Resources.
The collaborative efforts that go into improving health and well-being on campus recently were recognized by the American Heart Association, which designated the University as a "Fit-Friendly Company." The award honors employers who "go above and beyond when it comes to their employees' health" and "rewards companies for their progressive leadership and highlights their concern for their staff."
"At Princeton we are fortunate to have comprehensive health services that serve both students and employees with great depth and breadth," said Janet Finnie, interim executive director of University Health Services.
Healthier Princeton came out of the work of the Task Force on Health and Well-Being, which was appointed by President Tilghman in fall 2003 to look broadly at ways to improve the health and well-being of the campus community. The task force issued two interim reports in 2004 and a final report in November 2004.
The advisory board, which meets twice a year, was established in 2006 to continue the work of the task force by providing ongoing assistance and advice to the offices responsible for the Healthier Princeton program.
"The board is a collaboration that brings together undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and external professionals in the field to talk about health and lifestyle issues," said Vice President for Campus Life Janet Dickerson, co-chair of the advisory board. "In my view, the board contributes to a sense of joint ownership of these issues by stakeholders across campus."
Since its establishment, work of the advisory board has included: the creation of the Alcohol Coalition Committee to focus on issues related to high-risk drinking among undergraduates; implementation of new health services for faculty and staff, such as early prevention wellness screenings; and support for student well-being programs, such as the Princeton Depression Awareness Program to train faculty, staff and students to recognize early signs and symptoms of depression and emotional stress in University students.
Some of the Healthier Princeton initiatives for faculty, staff and students are highlighted below.
UHS employee programs
One way the University contributes to employee health is through University Health Services' (UHS) early prevention health screenings for faculty and staff. There are dozens of screening events each year, most of which are offered for free.
"We think about employee health as part of the ecology of this campus," said Gina Baral Abrams, director of health promotion and wellness services at UHS. "While many employers offer some health services for employees, Princeton is special in the number of early prevention screenings and wellness initiatives offered on site."
Screenings include those for high blood pressure, skin cancer, prostate cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes, as well as body composition and flexibility. Mammograms are available to employees off site through a partnership with the University Medical Center at Princeton. Screening dates and locations are listed on the Healthier Princeton online calendar and in the Healthier Princeton newsletter.
Employees who have benefited from the screening programs are compelling examples of how Healthier Princeton helps improve overall campus health, Finnie noted.
"At this year's FluFest and Cirque de Sante health and wellness celebration, 43 staff and faculty members were identified as at high risk for diabetes, 49 were identified as having high blood pressure and three were identified with an abnormal oral cancer screen," Finnie said. "If these individuals seek appropriate care, as they were advised to do by clinicians at the screenings, they may be able to prevent life-threatening health problems from developing."
Employees also can participate in proactive health programs, such as Weight Watchers at Work meetings and the smoking cessation program. Christine Riley, program manager for the Program in Near Eastern Studies, has not had a cigarette for more than a year thanks to the smoking cessation program. Riley said the free support group taught her effective techniques to quit smoking and helped her understand the emotional and behavioral reasons for why she smoked.
"I had the desire to quit, but the program gave me tools to keep my resolve going," Riley said. "Participating in a University-led group also was such a positive environment. Regardless of what time the meetings were, I had the support of my director and my colleagues to attend the sessions."
Campus Recreation walking programs
From fitness classes, cardiovascular equipment at Stephens Fitness Center, and the pool and squash courts at Dillon Gymnasium, Campus Recreation offers a wide range of physical activities to the campus community. Through the Healthier Princeton initiative, the office has increased its efforts to encourage more people to take advantage of exercise programs on campus.
"We're reaching out to faculty and staff members who may not have a comfort level with going to the gym to get them to engage in any kind of physical activity," said David Leach, associate director of athletics for Campus Recreation.
In collaboration with University Health Services, Campus Recreation has organized the Princeton Start! Walking initiative to motivate members of the Princeton community to be active every day. In April and October 2008, faculty, staff and students participated in a one-mile fun walk around campus. The event also included a vendor fair and wellness screenings on the lawn of the Frist Campus Center. Leach said the fun walk will be a semiannual event.
Kathy Wagner, who helped organize the Start! Walking initiative, said the goal is to facilitate healthy behavior and engagement in physical activity as part of the overall Princeton environment.
"We know that overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk for many diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers," said Wagner, health educator for health promotion and wellness services at UHS. "If we can help individuals reach and maintain a healthy weight we can lower their risk of developing serious health conditions."
Organized walking groups also are available for employees who want to engage in weekly exercise. The informal walking groups meet several times a week for short walks around the campus. Those interested in participating should e-mail email@example.com to be added to the walking group listserv.
"The walking programs allow you to not only get physically active, but to provide yourself with a mental break and take advantage of our beautiful campus," Leach said.
Café Vivian remodeling
Furthering Dining Services' commitment to offer healthy and sustainable food options, Café Vivian in Frist Campus Center re-opened this fall as the first "green" café on campus. The new Café Vivian encompasses and expands the Healthy Eating Lab, which came out of the Healthier Princeton initiative and formerly was located elsewhere in Frist.
"Café Vivian merged two important campus initiatives related to healthy eating and sustainability," said Director of Dining Services Stu Orefice.
All of the food products meet Dining Services' sustainable criteria of local, organic, humane or socially responsible. The menu includes local deli meats and cheeses, produce from New Jersey farms and the Forbes College organic garden, a grain bar featuring macro-vegetarian salads, pizza cooked in a hearth oven and a range of vegetarian and vegan options.
Recycled and environmentally friendly materials also were used in the café remodeling. The space features millwork and shelving produced from a particleboard made from sunflower seed shells, recycled glass in the tile surrounding the oven, lighting fixtures made from 100 percent recycled aluminum and energy-efficient lighting technology.
Dining Services incorporates the Healthier Princeton mission throughout its offerings, such as the elimination of all artificial transfats in baked goods and the use of grass-fed beef in 90 percent of campus dining venues.
For such efforts, Dining Services was awarded an "A" rating for its food and recycling efforts by the College Sustainability Report Card 2008. The citation noted that Dining Services works with more than 20 local producers to provide as much local, sustainably grown food as possible, and has set goals to increase the amount this year.
Healthy student communities
Kelly Kearney, a graduate student member of the advisory board, said she sees Healthier Princeton as a great way to establish communication about health issues between diverse groups around campus.
"The integrated approach of Healthier Princeton seems to make it very easy for various departments on campus to introduce small, health-conscious changes to their everyday services," Kearney said.
Students have greatly appreciated and benefited from such changes, said advisory board member Sanjeev Kulkarni, a professor of electrical engineering and master of Butler College. Kulkarni cited the improvements to campus fitness facilities, expansion of hours in fitness centers and enhancements to the student health plan.
One of the latest initiatives for students is a pilot project to promote student health, well-being and civic engagement by developing more robust residential college communities.
The Residential College Community Organizing Pilot Project is a collaboration between University Health Services, the Pace Center, and Butler and Wilson colleges. The project uses ideas from community organizing to create more cohesive units between residential college advisers and their advisees. Advisers received training on how to conduct individual meetings with advisees, with the goal of encouraging students to engage in healthy behavior and civic engagement.
The four-year pilot project was made possible in part by funding from the Pace Center and the Auxiliary to the Isabella McCosh Infirmary, as well as a $10,000 grant from the Bringing Theory to Practice Project, which was developed in partnership with the Association of American Colleges and Universities to support campus-based initiatives that enhance the well-being of students. Abrams, who helped implement the residential college program, said organizers will evaluate whether it will be expanded to other residential colleges as the project progresses.
Junior Christine Prifti, an undergraduate student member of the advisory board and Butler College adviser, said organizing individual meetings has helped improve bonds with her 39 advisees. This has resulted in advisees being more likely to come to her with questions or concerns, she said.
"When a student comes to talk to me about a problem regarding a friend or roommate, it may also lead to a conversation about how the situation is affecting his or her own mental health," Prifti said.
The program also has led to more advisees participating in group activities she organizes, she said, such as "make your own trail mix" or healthy foods study breaks.
"It helps me act as a better resource to my advisees and take steps to ensure the health and well-being of these students," Prifti said.


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My question is though, how well does the mono platform work on other operating systems? About the same execution times as running on the .net platform, yes/no?
With me porting a previous novice game I made over to Mac OS X successfully with MonoGame and being able to run the game at 60 fps on the Mac (i think) I was impressed. The problem was though is that 10% of the CPU was being used on the Mac, while on windows I would know this sort of game would use hardly 3% (Id have to say though, the speed of the PC CPU/Mac CPU differed greatly).
Question: how fast actually is the mono platform?
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Description Introduced. A broad shrub with stiff, winged branches and brilliant fall foliage.
Height: to 12-18' (3.6-5.4 m).
Leaves: 1-3" (2.5-7.5 cm) long; opposite; finely toothed; ovate, pointed; green to red.
Flowers: inconspicuous; 4 petals; greenish to yellowish.
Fruit: purplish red; splits open to reveal red, berrylike seeds.
Branches: greenish to brown, with brown, corklike "wings" along length.
Habitat Disturbed habitats, roadsides, pastures, open woods, woodland edges, and coastal scrub.
Range Asia native; escaped from cultivation and naturalized in the East, with reports from New Hampshire to South Carolina, Kentucky, and Iowa, and in Montana in the West.
Discussion This shrub has been widely planted in the eastern United States for its fiery-red autumn foliage, in private gardens as well as roadsides and other public lands. Its seeds are eaten and dispersed by birds and other animals, and this has contributed to its spread. Now widely naturalized and invading natural habitats, Winged Burningbush is considered a noxious weed. Although it continues to be promoted by the nursery trade, its potential for destroying native habitats makes it a poor choice for the garden.


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Prof Xiong, who leads a research team of 25 people including three undergraduates, is now looking to bring laser cooling down to liquid helium temperature at minus 269 degree Celsius. This is because in principle and theory, semiconductors can support laser cooling down to such a low temperatures.
"Our initial results published in Nature, have shown that it is possible to laser-cool a semiconductor to liquid nitrogen temperature, so we are aiming to reach an even lower temperature, such as that of liquid helium," said Prof Xiong, who had directed the research efforts of his researchers Dr Zhang Jun and PhD student Li Dehui towards this new area.
This experiment which took three years to complete was funded by NTU, Prof Xiong's National Research Foundation Fellowship grant and the Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund.
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By Robbie Ward/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – City business owners apprehensive about a new nightclub ordinance set to be enforced found a powerful ally on their side Tuesday: Mayor-elect Jason Shelton.
During the first of two informational meetings in City Hall about the ordinance, which passed in March and is set for enforcement in October, about 40 property and restaurant owners voiced concern about language and provisions in the ordinance.
They worried about the ordinance's definition of a nightclub since it includes establishments that service beer or liquor and has "amplified music."
Tupelo City Attorney John Hill didn't attend the meeting because of a scheduling conflict. Officials with the city's development office, along with fire and police departments, explained the ordinance and answered questions.
Sitting in the crowd during the meeting, Shelton, who will take office next week, said language included in the ordinance seemed too fuzzy.
"In my opinion, there's going to have to be some changes to the ordinance," Shelton told the crowd. "I suggest you contact your councilman to make sure it's put back on the agenda."
For establishments qualified as nightclubs, owners would be responsible for using "hand wand metal detectors all persons entering the club," providing security guards inside and outside of facilities and other requirements.
Violations of the ordinance could result in misdemeanor criminal penalties of $500 fines and up to 90 days in jail.
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Last night I was asked to speak at a local Cub Scout Packs meeting/ recruiting event. It was fun to go hang out with the Cub Scouts a bit, but even more fun to see the young faces of Scouting's future.
The Cubmaster asked me to talk in general terms about the Scouting program and why a young boy's parents should sign him up.
I thought I would share a few of the ideas I talked about tonight with you.
First and foremost is the Values and Ideals that Scouting develops in young men. We need to start there and remember that this is a game with a purpose. The beauty of Scouting is that from age 7 all the way to 21… and beyond, the development of these ideals and values are important and relevant. Furthermore they are age appropriate in the approach to teaching and guiding the values as the Scouts moves from Tiger Cub to Boy Scout. The Scout Oath and Law become lasting guides that keep the young man on a path that once a he attains the rank of Eagle he should have a solid foundation from which his life can take off to new and exciting adventures.
Second, Personal growth. As parents we get to see our sons grow daily, but when you step back and remove yourself from "His element" and look in, you see a different boy.
I shared a story about my two sons and their Scouting careers (which are far from over). Watching these two young men grow and develop at home is a different view than what I see as their Scoutmaster. When we camp I am rarely with them, but have opportunities to see them in action. I have seen a shy kid become an avid outdoorsman and great teacher of skills. I have seen an impatient young man sit with struggling scouts helping them learn knots. I have seen both of them lead from the front and encourage from within. The personal growth that Scouting allows the boys to discover is priceless.
And finally, Adventure. When I was a young boy growing up in a Scouting family I was constantly on a quest for the next adventure. I would say that I was a cross between Tom Sawyer and the Hardy Boys. Forever looking for adventure and the thrill of seeing something new, discovering the unknown and of course staying as dirty as I could be.
Scouting offered me adventure in the context of a guided program, working at my pace and skill level, encouraging me to always do my best and then push a little harder.
I was in a troop that did most of its camping in wilderness areas with packs on our backs. This opened up trails of adventure that has led me more and more adventures that have kept me looking for more. From Tom Sawyer and the Hardy Boys as a youth to Indiana Jones as an adult, the adventures of my life I owe in great part to Scouting.
You know, when you talk about bang for your buck Scouting is priceless. I am glad that I had the opportunity to share some thoughts on Scouting with the Pack, it will be interesting to see those young men grow and develop and see them live their adventures in Scouting.
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The Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant is the federal program that provides core funding to California to improve the health of mothers and children. The Title V Block Grant is federally administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
The California Title V Block Grant Program is a partnership between the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program (MCAH) of the Department of Public Health and the Systems of Care Division (formerly referred to as Children's Medical Services or CMS) of the Department of Health Care Services.
Special populations served through Title V-funded programs include reproductive age women, pregnant women and mothers, infants, children, children with special health care needs (CSHCN), and adolescents. Title V is undergoing a transformation. Called MCH Transformation 3.0, this initiative aims to improve program accountability, reduce reporting burden and still maintain state flexibility in administering the Title V Block Grant.
Each year California reports plans for the proposed use of Title V funds and progress towards federal- and state-developed MCAH outcomes, health status indicators and program capacity. California's Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Application/Report is shared publicly and used for federal budgeting purposes.
The HRSA Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant is one of a small number of federal programs that received the highest rating on the White House Office of Budget and Management's Performance Assessment Rating Tool. Highest rated programs set ambitious goals, achieve results, are well managed and improve efficiency.
Every five years, the MCAH Division completes a statewide needs assessment of the health status and system capacity for the entire maternal, child and adolescent health population in California. In addition to satisfying federal Title V requirements, the Needs Assessment identifies priorities that will guide MCAH and the Systems of Care Division (formerly CMS) from 2016 through 2020. Each local health jurisdiction (LHJ) completes a local needs assessment every five years and uses the results to plan local programs. The MCAH Division compiles information from the local needs assessments and uses other statewide data to develop the statewide needs assessment.
Prior to submitting California's Title V Annual Application/Report, the public is invited to provide comment on an abridged draft. This stakeholder input ensures that the MCAH Program is responsive to the needs of California's diverse population. The period to provide comment to the current draft document is open until Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Please email your comments to email@example.com.
The Life Course Framework seeks to explain persistent differences in maternal and infant health across racial/ethnic groups, despite improvement in clinical care. Viewing health through a life course perspective highlights the influence of chronic stress on health and of experiences during sensitive developmental periods on health outcomes later in life.
The health of families starts where they live, work and play. The conditions in these environments also shape the choices individuals make that impact their health. Public health programs have increasingly focused on these 'root causes' to achieve greater success in improving maternal, child and adolescent health.
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Description ADULT Has gray head and back, rufous "shoulders" (inner wing coverts), dark wings, and white underparts; tail is white with a broad, black subterminal band. In flight, white body, underwing coverts, inner flight feathers, and tail contrast with dark primaries (note the white patch near tips of outer flight feathers), dark trailing edge to wing and dark tail band. From above, white tail and rump, and red "shoulders" are striking. JUVENILE Mainly dark with white breast and vent, and white marks on head; tail is buffy gray, barred, and with a pale base on upperside. Adult plumage is acquired gradually over successive molts.
Dimensions Length: 21-23" (53-58 cm); Wngspn: 4' (1.2 m)
Habitat Widespread in Central and South America; resident in southern Texas on prairies and agricultural grassland and coastal scrub.
Observation Tips Visit Attwater National Wildlife Refuge.
Range Texas, California
Voice Utters a shrill kee-ke-kee-ke'de-ke'deÖ
Discussion Specialty of southern Texas. Adult's short, mostly white tail with black subterminal band, and red "shoulders," are striking and diagnostic in combination. Immatures have less distinctive plumage and longer tail than adult but in all birds wingtips extend well beyond tail when perched. Sexes are similar.


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Cons: My ears get warm, and a bit too big and heavy for laying on my back.
I bought these headphones a little over a week ago, and thought I should post my impressions. I work in a small office, and sit close to my boss, who is constantly on the phone, so I wanted a noice-canceling big headphone for home and for the office. I first listened to these a year ago and fell in love with the sound, but my wallet didn't allow the purchase, and now I own them, and am very happy with them.
Previously I owned the K701's, but sold them because the headband hurt my scalp, and I've been using in-ear phones since. I mostly liked the sound in the K701; the bass was very correct, but sometimes not that fun, and the highs were incredibly unforgiving. The PSB's are more balanced in my view, and have a bit more oomph, especially with the built in amp on. The noice canceling works well in the office, but does change the sound slightly, I can't put my finger on what happens, but it is not as good as with just the amplification on. Either having a stack of batteries handy or a charger seems to be needed, but I think this is a better solution than a built in charger.
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Relations with the Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea is one of NATO's "partners across the globe". Building on dialogue and cooperation that has been developed since 2005, relations were deepened with the signature of an Individual Partnership and Cooperation Programme in September 2012. Stabilising Afghanistan has been an important focus of cooperation in recent years, notably with the deployment by the Republic of Korea of a large contingent to support the NATO-led operation there.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se of the Republic of Korea (October 2016)
NATO is developing relations with a range of countries beyond the Euro-Atlantic area, which share similar strategic concerns and key Alliance values. The Alliance's Strategic Concept, adopted at the 2010 Lisbon Summit, paved the way for a more flexible partnership policy offering all partners the same basis of cooperation and dialogue. The establishment of a single Partnership Cooperation Menu open to all NATO partners enabled the Republic of Korea to access a wide range of cooperation activities with the Alliance and to formalise its relations with NATO through the development of an Individual Partnership and Cooperation Programme tailored to the country's interests.
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The HBO series "Deadwood" was one of my all time favorite TV programs
Those that list past President's who lived and were deceased over a hundred+ years ago are relying on the history books...not denying that Thomas Jefferson was a great President but he lived in a time when he presided over an emerging nation that was growing by the month if not by the day...if he lived in today's media controlled world where a scandal brings out talks of impeachment, not too sure TJ would have lasted very long...
Also we give JFK a pass because of the brutal way he was assassinated before our very eyes...
I would think that we might judge our Presidents that were around during our lifetimes, did we prosper or flounder under their administrations...Did they appoint SCOTUS jurists that impacted our lives forever....
from my perspective we have had quite a few crappy POTUS, but thanks to American perserverence we have survived their terms...I hope that we can say the same in 2016
Since Harry S Truman was Pres when I was born, I'll go with him as best. He busted military contractors for stealing millions, helped form NATO and stood up to Gen MacArthur. Had he not, no telling what the consequences of nuking Red China would have been. Its been all downhill since.
"All those things bother me: The populism, the lying and the scapegoating and the xenophobia bother me, but then theres a layer of incompetence here. I suppose, in a way, we should be thankful: If he had a coherent ideology, hed probably be more dangerous." P J O'Rourke
so no fav at all Bon?I would think that we might judge our Presidents that were around during our lifetimes, ....
from my perspective we have had quite a few crappy POTUS,
"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
I always admired Regan for ability to take his agenda directly to the public and put the democratically controlled house and senate on their heels.
I think that the current president will be remembered for bankrupting the country without ever passing a budget.
Just for the record I have very fine dogs. Some of the best in the whole country....or at least on my own end of the block.
Best, Reagen because he when he left office the Country was in better shape than when he took it. Runner-up Clinton
Worst, G.W. Bush because he when he left office our nation was in shambles. Runner-up Obama
I agree with Bon, I only chose Presidents from my lifetime.
Least favorite - in a broad field with lot's of worthy's - I'd say a tie between Johnson & the present POTUS - Johnson because of his creation of the entitlement mentality & the present POTUS because he is trashing the Constitution. While Carter deserves a mention his biggest issue was incompetence. In the years since Ike we have only had one chance for a legitimate choice & the country blew it. Every president since Ike including Reagan would go down with more minus than plus on their resume, IMO.
Other than Coolidge these are all people I either served under or participated in the election.
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Everyone's friend is No One's friend
Someday your life will flash before your eyes. It's your responsibility to make sure it's worth watching!
Did he see his shadow today?
JFK - incomplete
LBJ- will never forgive him for Vietnam
RMN- a crook to the core
GF- nice guy, way in over his head
JC-totally inept,had no business being POTUS
RWR- did what he was supposed to do
GHB- likeable but ineffective
WJC- felt like the country learned how to be sleazy after him
GWB- one term too many, peaked at 9/11


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WillowRidgeCalls wrote:I wish I could, I've been looking at a recorder like shaman uses or a vid cam to help record what they do. Right now I have nothing to record with, but I need one. The same for recording my calls outside to get the best sound recordings. Right now I'm leaning towards a vid cam?
Maybe you should try to raise some study funds on Kickstarter http://www.kickstarter.com
I read a lot of turkey studies and I have not seen one of the kind you propose. So I bet some of us turkey hunters would donate.


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Doesn't she look so little in this picture? We've been doing Girly Do's for a long time.
Doesn't she look so little in this picture? We've been doing Girly Do's for a long time.
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After seeing this post (on the original blog :-( so sorry about that!), I whipped some up for my girls. My oldest has long, thick hair and the curls stayed in beautifully all day. They relaxed a bit, but were still pretty. My middle daughter has short hair and they didn't stay in her hair, but she made sure they were all out in a matter of 10 minutes! My youngest is 3 and has thin hair. Our results with her hair were about the same as yours! But they are a fun addition to our "hair stockpile!"ReplyDelete
Your model is just a doll! And how nice that you offered a set of these curlers for the SITS auction!ReplyDelete
Just stopping by from SITS to thank you for donating something for the auction. It's people like you that make things like that so successful. May God bless you richly.ReplyDelete
I have NEVER seen anything like this, very cool.ReplyDelete
and my email is email@example.com...thanks!!ReplyDelete
Am I missing where it says how to make these fabric curlers, or where I can buy them? I would love to try them out on my little girls' hair!!!ReplyDelete
Where did you get the setting lotion? Could you use a gel (would that work as well)?ReplyDelete
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I just made some of these last night for myself (but I used snaps, I hate button holes!) and I just sprayed my hair with a little water and rolled them up :) they turned out great!!!!! I have naturally curly hair but not pretty curls, these turned out really well!!!! Thank you! I've been needing some curlers :)ReplyDelete
If you did her hair in smaller pieces her hair would go curlier, especially if your daughter has think hair. I also like to tie an old silk/polyester scarf around my daughters head at night and that helps keep the ones with shorter hair in and keep them nice and smooth. If you curl them all the same direction the curls with blend together as the day goes on, if you alternate directions of the curl (one forward and then one curled towards the back) then the your curls won't blend together as the day goes on and with stay a bit more separated.ReplyDelete
Oh myyyy. I so need these/ Does anyone sell them?ReplyDelete
Oh My I love these. Does any one sell them?ReplyDelete
Omg i saw these today and just started making them... they are FANTASTIC thank u for this tutorial ;)ReplyDelete
You've got me wondering if I could pull the hard plastic out of the foam rollers, and add a fabric tie through the center of the foam. May have to play with that idea, since i already have the foam rollers, but your rollers are wonderful!ReplyDelete
This has me wondering if I could pull the hard plastic out of the soft foam rollers, and replace it with yarn or fabric ties through the middle of the foam. I already have a lot of the foam rollers, so this might be worth trying, but your rollers are wonderful. I'll probably have to try yours too!ReplyDelete
I just came across your post & tried to follow the link to find out how to make these, but the site is not there anymore? Could you explain how to make these? I'm very interested! Thanks!ReplyDelete
morrigan173- I also tried to follow the links. I did find this tutorial; likely not the tutorial linked above. It's a pretty thorough set of instructions with good photos, hope this helps. http://www.dimplicity.com/2012/06/diy-fabric-hair-rollers.htmlReplyDelete


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Iowa Mennonite School is celebrating their 64th commencement ceremony this year. The ceremony is set for 6:00 next Sunday evening, with baccalaureate services on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Diane Zaerr Brenneman, a local pastor, will deliver the baccalaureate address, and Rachel Swartzendruber Miller, a 1998 graduate of the school, will speak at the commencement ceremony.
Miller is finishing her work as director of Mennonite Church USA convention planning, and will assume the position of Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid at Hesston Collge August 1st. Principal Tony Miller and Operating Board president Atlee Yoder will present diplomas to IMS' 43 graduating seniors.
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Intervertebral Disc Disease (slipped disc)
The dog's spine is made up of numerous small bones called vertebrae. These extend from the base of the skull all the way to the end of the tail. The vertebrae are interconnected by flexible discs made of cartilage - the intervertebral disc. These discs provide cushioning between each bone and permit the neck, spine and tail to bend, allowing changes in position and posture. Above the discs and running through the bony vertebrae is the spinal cord, which is made up of a mass of nerve fibers that run back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body. What is intervertebral disc disease?
As a disc becomes weaker with age or trauma, it may rupture, or herniate, causing a portion of the disc to protrude upward and place pressure on the spinal cord. This pressure typically prevents or inhibits nerve transmission along the spinal cord. The effect on the spinal cord will depend on the amount and severity of the pressure. Effects can include pain, weakness and paralysis. The location of the "ruptured disc" will also affect the cord. A disc herniation in the neck area may affect the entire body, while one in the middle of the dog's back may only affect the actions of the rear legs and abdominal organs.
Dogs with very long backs, such as dachshunds and Basset hounds, understandably have a greater incidence of disc disease in the middle of the back. In fact, This is the area most often affected in all dogs, regardless of the length of the dog's back. It seems that this area formed at the union of the chest and abdomen, suffers from the greatest amount of torsional stress and is more prone to injury.
In most cases we never find exactly when or what caused the disc to rupture. Surprisingly, this injury is rarely associated with severe trauma such as being hit by a car or falling from heights. In the smaller breeds, many believe it occurs when these dogs jump down off furniture.
When a disc first ruptures, it causes intense pain. When this occurs in the middle of the back the dog will arch its back up in pain. When the herniation takes place in the neck, the dog is unwilling to turn its head, and may not even want to lower it to eat and drink. Some dogs will shiver from the pain and walk very carefully and slowly. In severe herniations the back legs will be partially or completely paralyzed. This may be temporary or permanent. The nerves affecting the bladder and colon may also be affected making it difficult for the dog to urinate or defecate on it's own. This can obviously be a very serious condition and it is imperative that you seek veterinary care immediately.
Treatment almost always includes the use of anti-inflammatory medications such as cortisone (a steroid). These products help shrink the herniated disc and swollen tissue, and at the same time relieve any inflammation that may have occurred within the spinal cord. Painkillers such as buffered aspirin, Rimadyl or Etogesic may also be used in addition to the cortisone. Today more than 90% of all ruptured disc cases in this area of the back are handled with medical therapy alone. Surgery to either remove the protruding disc material or cut away a portion of the bone that surrounds the spinal cord is sometimes necessary. To be effective, however, surgery must usually be done within the first day or so following the injury. Whether medical, surgical or a combination of the two treatments is used, it may be several weeks before the actual outcome of the case can be determined. Long term prevention
It may take months before affected dogs heal completely. Restricting jumping activities is very important in preventing reoccurrence. Using a glucosamine and chondroitin product supplement is also highly recommended to help speed recovery and strengthen the damaged cartilage. More disc Information at the bottom of this page.
Lumbosacral Stenosis (Cauda Equina Syndrome)
Water ( Walrus ) Puppies (picture below)
While this is not in itself a vertebral column defect, it is most commonly seen associated with a combination of vertebral column defects. It appears that various combinations of two or more of the following: brachycephalic head, short body length and/or abnormal tail length, leads to a higher than incidence of walrus "fluid" -Water- (anasarca) puppies in breeds so affected.
Walrus puppies are nearly twice the size of a normal puppy due to enormous fluid retention under the skin. Often these puppies have further abnormalities particularly cleft palates. These puppies, invariably by their size, result in caesarian births. In breeds where there are high incidences of walrus puppies, a simple recessive inheritance pattern has been postulated. Walrus puppies can still appear randomly in other breeds but the incidence is usually low.
The terms "water",or "walrus", puppies refers to newborn pups afflicted with edema varying from mild to severe. These huge, swollen, waterlogged puppies are about twice the size of normal pups, often born alive, but are weak and limp, they are heavy and look as though someone blew them up like a balloon. Bulldogs seem to have a higher than normal incidence of this affliction. Other breeds have also reported having walrus puppies, the Shar Pei, Bullmastiff, Basset, Boston Terrier and Chihuahuas. In the past, the puppies afflicted with this were put down by the vet, or failed to be resuscitated. The cause of this condition is not known at the time of this writing.
Some veterinarians have recently had great success using Lasix in the treatment of this problem. Lasix is the brand name of the chemical Furosemide. Furosemide is a diuretic-saluretic. What it does is, it inhibits the reabsorption of sodium. The drug is administered intravenously immediately after birth of the water pup. It is important that you consult your veterinarian if you should suspect that your female dog may deliver water puppies.
Some signs for you to watch your pregnant female for are: drinking large amounts of water, nipples and surrounding tissues have a shiny look.
This condition is primarily in flat-face breeds, such as, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, French Bulls, and Pugs, it has been seen in other breeds to a limited degree. At birth, the pups are larger than normal, because of fluid under the skin. This can be in varying degrees from barely detectable or a pup may be twice the size of a normal mate.
Water pups are born alive (most of the time) because their oxygen and nutrition is being delivered from the dam, through the umbilical cord. After birth, the pup's lungs should start functioning, however, when they are full of fluid, they often suffocate soon after birth. You may see one water pup in a litter, or an entire litter being involved. The mild to medium effected pups that survive the first 2 - 3 days, seem to become normal.
Treatment needs to be immediate and intense for a water pup. First, elevate the head and extend the neck for a more clear air way. Take one or two fingers and rub the genitalia to encourage urination. Administer furosemide(Lasix) .1 to .2 ml intramuscularly, to increase urination, this can be repeated every 30 to 45 minutes for three injections. Caution: more than three could cause dehydration. Keep the pups warm and stimulate urination as described above every 2 - 3 minutes. Do no give up: mildly effected pups can take 30 to 90 minutes to breath normally. Moderately effected pups take 90 minutes to 4 hours to breath more normal. Severely effected pups are difficult to save, they usually drown before 30 minutes have passed.


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JoAnne McCormick
Madison/Middleton/New Berlin – JoAnne M. McCormick, age 79, loving wife, proud grandmother, wonderful mother, tireless volunteer and dear friend died suddenly, but not unexpectedly, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 6.
She was born in Madison, the daughter of Wilfred and Bernadine (Mackesey) Handel. She was preceded in death by her dearly loved husband, Kenneth.
She is survived by her sons Kenneth III (Ann) and William (Marlo) of New Berlin, beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Meg, Kate, Molly, Macy, and Will, her brothers, Wilfred (Joan) Handel of Fort Meyers, FL and David (Carol) Handel of Shiloh, IL, two nieces, Ann Krug and Jane Carpenter, and a nephew, Fred Carpenter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Hannah (Fred) Carpenter, and nephew, Christopher Handel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S. Owen Dr, Madison, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m with Father John Nellissery presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Wednesday. Interment will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
JoAnne was a graduate of St. James Catholic School, Edgewood High School, Mount Mary College, and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations to one of these institutions are appreciated. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com


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Sekirei: My First Errand is an OVA for the first season of Sekirei. This story has the 3 of the girls participating in race to get things from the market in order to earn the place next to Minato. The two older girls take pity on Kusano as she is struggling and let her win. This anime is OK, watch if needed.See full review
This movie special was released with the 5th One Piece movie: Curse of the Sacred Sword. This story has Luffy crew/team playing againts a mixed team of One Piece characters. Very funny events happen and this makes for a very funny cool story. A must watch for One Piece fans!!!See full review
This is a movie special released with the 4th One Piece movie. Different characters from the One Piece story feature in this story which deals with Luffys team playing againt another team in the Grand line soccer final. As a special this really rocks. A definate for all One Piece fans.See full review
This special is easy to review, its utter crap. Don't watch unless you are a fan of One Piece and want to claim that you have watched all of One Piece.See full review
Strong World is the latest movie in the One Piece anime. This movie focuses around the only inmate to escape from the Impel Down prison before Luffy breaks in and out. The pirate called Golden Lion kidnapes Nami and uses her to guide his ship to different places. Luffy and the gang set off to rescure Nami and in doing so discover Lions evil plot and destroy it and Lion to get Nami back. This movie is the first to be written by the original writer of One Piece, Oda. This movie has it all, comedy, crazyness, fighting, good story. My best One Piece movie so far!!!!See full review
This is a very difficult review to write. First off One Piece is not yet completed, next it is my best anime so i am biased towards this anime. But otherwise One Piece is just great. Basically, One Piece is about a teenager called Luffy and his quest to become the pirate king and obtain the treasure called "One Piece". In order to do this he sets sail and enlists a series of crew mates. On his yourney so far, Luffy has obtained 8 crew mates, a new ship and many enemies. Each crew mate bring a new skill to the crew and some new story line. This anime is very cool and i would recommend it to...See full review
The Animatrix is a collection of short films, 9 in total that where created from the creators of the Matrix series and anime directors that inspired them when they where creating the Matrix. Some of the stories are good, while others are not so good. What is nice about this is that each story is animated in a different style and features different characters and voice actors. This is worth the watch for anybody that enjoyed the Matrix film.See full review
K-On!! is the sequel to the original K-ON!. This series introduces new story and songs in the K-ON! universe. This story is basically about the 4 older girls; Yui, Ritsu, Mio and Tsumugi and their last year before college. Azusa is worried that she will be left alone in the band but in the end she finds people to play with her. This season is not as good as the first one, but what i enjoyed about K-ON! and K-ON!! is that they both are so real. No magic, no aliens, no super powers, just high school girls playing in a light music band and their crazy adventures that could happen to anyone. I... See full review
Kage Kara Mamoru! is the story of a boy and his family and their duty to protect their neighbours. His family are ninjas, he protects the neighbour girl, while his dad protects the neighbour dad and his mom, the neighbour mom. His family has been sworn to protect the neighbour family for 400 years. While protecting the girl, the boy falls in love with her. This series is about the boys adventures trying to protect her, and not always succeding but becoming stronger and finally winning her over. This anime is light harted and comical. I would recommend this for anybody.See full review
Medabots Damashii is the sequel to the original series of Medabots. This season follows the events of the first season but introduces a new form of Metabot called the Kilobot. The creator of the kilobots tries to destroy all metabots but Ikki and his gang and the new mystery Metafighter are determined to stop him and show him the true joy of dueling with a metabot!! This season was not as good as the first but i enjoyed it none the less.See full review
DearS is the story about a boy and an alian girl who comes into his life in the most wierd way. The alian girl just happens to want to fullfil his every desire which makes for some funny situations. I did not really enjoy this anime but its not totally bad.See full review
Russians, pirate mercenaries, assian children, drinking nuns, Money, death. Black Lagoon: The second barrage has it all. This season continues where season 1 left, and features 3 stories which involves all the old characters and some new ones. This season is darker than the first season, but the story is good. All fans of black lagoon will definately enjoy this one!See full review
Black Lagoon has it all. Uniuqe characters, fresh story, Fighting, Badass Chick, Guns and Death. Black Lagoon is the story of a man who gets kindnaped by a bunch of mercenary/pirates. These pirates turn his life upside side down but do not kill me. Long story short, the man joins them and helps them on their adventures. The man learns how to stand up for himself and he brings a new dimention to the group. The group contains one of the most legendary female anime characters: Revy. This anime is definatley worth a watch even if it just for the violence and mayhem, this crew brings to the party. ... See full review
9.5, thats a high score! But this anime really does deserve this. The fighting, the story and everything else is just top notch. I really enjoyed watching this anime.See full review
So a 10/10! Some might say that is ambitious. But the thing about this movie is that it is just that good! The story is just what you would expect to come from a trigun story. Nothing was overdone, and none of the major characters was left out. The writers did a really good job even though there there has been such a big gap between the movie and the anime. This movie fufilled all the expectations i made since i heard that there would be a movie!See full review
Medabots is not a unique anime, anyone heard of pokemon, digimon etc! But i really Medabots so much i watched it twice. The story is just good. To bad the sequel is not that good.See full review
Angelic Layer was one of the first animes i watched, and its one of the oldest. The story is good, the characters are fresh and the action is unique!See full review
Very cool side comedic epiisodes for the K-ON! series! The main characters repise their roles and talk about various topics like being an MC and makeing food! These episodes are really funny!!!!!See full review
K-ON! season 1 introduces us to the girls of the Ho-kago Tea Time band. Yui, Ritsu, Mio, Tsumugi and Azusa. These girls play classic/indie rock. The story is very good and the season ends with a cool final live show. What i enjoyed most about K-ON! is that the story is about "real" characters and what they would face at a school. no Sci-Fi or magic etc. Very cool!!!!See full review


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"Chapels of Princeton University," a new book by William Selden,
traces the history of Princeton's religious buildings and traditions
over the years. Today's University Chapel, completed in 1928, features
27 stained glass windows that depict the psalms of David and cycles
from four great Christian epics, as well as several notable
Princetonians. (Photo: John Jameson)
Below left: The College of New Jersey (now Princeton
University) donated the land for the town's First Presbyterian Church,
which was built in 1764. Under an agreement, the college could use the
church three times a year for commencement as well as for other special
occasions. This 1877-78 drawing shows college president James McCosh
conferring degrees during a graduation ceremony at the church, which
was later replaced with a new building and renamed Nassau Presbyterian
Church. (Drawing: H. Ogden in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly, 1877-78)
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Tracing Princeton's religious tradition
Posted February 2, 2006; 05:00 p.m.
A new book by 1934 Princeton alumnus William Selden chronicles the religious heritage of the University.
"Chapels of Princeton University: Their Historical and Religious Significance" recently was published by the Office of Communications. The 95-page paperback is the most recent in Selden's series of short histories of Princeton-area buildings and institutions.
According to the book:
• The first chapel for what was then the College of New Jersey was a prayer hall on the south side of Nassau Hall, built in 1756, where the Faculty Room now stands. Students at the college, which was founded by Presbyterians, were joined for Sunday services by local families from that denomination.
• When the prayer hall became too small for the local congregation and for college activities such as graduation, the college donated land adjacent to Nassau Hall for a Presbyterian church. First Presbyterian Church (now Nassau Presbyterian Church) was erected in 1764; its services were led by College of New Jersey presidents until the early 1800s and college commencement exercises were held there until Alexander Hall was completed in 1892.
• The college's first stand-alone chapel was completed in 1848 at a cost of $5,700 on the east end of Nassau Hall. The "Old Chapel" was used for religious services until 1882. It was then used as a lecture and recitation hall until 1896, when it was razed to make room for the construction of Pyne Library, now called East Pyne and part of the Andlinger Center for the Humanities.
• Construction began in 1881 and was completed the following year on Marquand Chapel, located to the east of both Nassau Hall and the Old Chapel. According to the book, "The interior was handsomely decorated and enriched with frescoes and stained glass windows as well as tablets."
• Marquand was destroyed by fire in 1920. Religious services were held in Alexander Hall until 1928, when the current University Chapel was completed. Built at a cost of more than $2 million, the University Chapel was second in size only to the chapel at King's College, Cambridge University, when it was finished. Today, the chapel is the third largest college chapel in the world, behind the chapels at Valparaiso University in Indiana and King's College.
In addition to describing the various buildings housing religious activities, the book delves into religious influences over the years at Princeton. It includes information on the religious backgrounds of college leaders, student religious life and organizations, the office of the dean of the chapel and the dean of religious life, the growing number of denominational groups, the tradition of service and the academic study of religion.
"Chapels of Princeton University" is available from the Princeton University Store.


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Do you believe veterans are given the respect they deserve?
For me it is YES! All of us deserves to earn a so called respect. Respect for everyone and respect for everything has been already teach when we were born and so I believe in this. Veterans need more respects and more attention specially those who are homeless. Homeless veterans specially of the Iraq and Afgan wars had a growing number facing homeless and hig unemployment after re-entering civilian life. The Iraq and Afghan wars have created a brand new generation of returning vets, and several of them have severe issues to cope with upon coming back from service. An increasing number of them are returning and dealing with homelessness and high unemployment after re-entering civilian life. The proof is here: Homelessness and unemployment plague new veterans
My name is John Schneider, I am a combat veteran. I think that we recieve better recognition for what we have done compared to the veterans that came back from vietnam. I don't believe that we recieve the benefits that we deserve for defending our freedom. The benefits that we recieve is comparable to a poor persons benefit unless you are wounded in action then you will recieve more benefits.


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Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family
Description Native herbaceous perennial. Hairy, usually leafless stems 8-24" tall grow from a basal rosette.
Leaves: at the base, roughly triangular, to 2" long, simple, hairy.
Flower: usually one flower head per stem, 2.5-4" wide, with pointed yellow petals radiating from a yellow disk.
Root: taproot, branching, barky, up to 6' deep.
Flower Spring, April-July.
Flower May - July
Habitat Sunny sites at high altitudes.
Range Western North America from British Columbia to California, east to Alberta, the Dakotas, Colorado and Arizona.
Discussion As for many asters, the nomenclature for this plant varies. It is also known as Buphthalmum sagittatum, Balsamorhiza helianthoides, Espeletia helianthoides, Espeletia sagittata.
Other common names: Okanagan Sunflower.
Exposure Preference Sun.
Native Distribution S. British Columbia to Montana, s., e. of the Cascades, to California & New Mexico; also Black Hills
Site Preference Sandy plains & forest openings; 4000-8000 ft.
Soil Preference Deep, sandy or gravelly soils.


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Title: Browning, King & Co.
Description: Advertising card for Browning, King & Co. showing a cityscape with river and boats in foreground. One of four cards with similarly designed cityscapes. Back of card says: "Browning, King & Co., Manufacturers and Retailers of Fine Clothing for Men, Boys & Children,.""Also at New York, Philadephia, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee." Manager identified as Henry L. Pitcher. Address given on back of card:
Nos. 1101, 1103, 1105 Main Street,
Cor. of Eleventh Street,
Kansas City, Mo.
Subject(s): Advertising cards; Clothing stores; Cityscapes; Boats;
Local Subject(s): Browning, King and Co.;
Date: ca. 1880-1900
Item Type: Advertising Card
Dimensions: 11 x 15 cm.
Collection: Advertising Cards (SC3)
See finding aid: http://www.kchistory.org/u?/Local,37216
Location: SC3, Box 1, Clothing
Barcode: Front: 10019239; Back: 10019241
Repository: Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri
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SplatterHouse PS3
Release Date:November 23, 2010
Also on:PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
Viewing USA:Also on UK.
There is nothing I liked about it – the story, the immense amount of gratuitous violence, the graphics, and especially the nonsense mechanics. And this is certainly not something I will recommend to anyone.
Lowly Worm
PlayStation 3
We have seen Splatterhouse develop from a game to a horror movie way back in 2007. It started out as making an impact on people who played it, but this version seems to have lost its attractions. Adding to this formula is the poor presentation, nonsense combat, and an overall mess in the game's mechanics.
It is one of those hack'n' slash games that have populated the market for some time. Here the character will be waking up in a pool of his own blood, seeing a mask beside him which will turn him to a killing machine – slashing and killing everyone on his way.
Splatterhouse this time tries to get new audience, and though it was able to do so somehow, it still didn't make it out the way it had before. For some reasons it can almost be the most violent game I've seen graphically speaking and you may feel a little disconcerted at the end because of all the decapitations, all the severed and ripped body parts, and gross exploitation. This really is more of a traumatic experience rather than a satisfying one, and you will see lots of gruesome environments but you may even give up exploring them because there is not much of any interest to see.
They remade Splatterhouse thinking of some modern elements to add, but by making it overly gruesome, they have failed to fail make it a hit. I mean, they should have made more of changes to the mechanics, made them a little bit more challenging and upgraded them rather than upgrading the blood volume on the whole game. There are many, many things to be questioned about the mechanics, along with horribly angled frames and cheap camera. It really is annoying and you may feel rather feel sick while playing it.
Controls will also fail you. The puzzles are laggy, and you will have a hard time jumping. Everything is just badly done, and it seems a very desperate attempt at a game all round. The soundtrack does not even make up for the rest of it, and it will only appeal to the metal crowd.
It is clear to me that Namco didn't put any thought into this game at all. I wonder what got into them to make the decision to show so many scenes inspired by gruesome movies like Saw and the likes. Whatever made them do this has caused them to make a mistake of epic proportions. It is a game I would probably not play again, but if I had to I would not play it after eating for fear of vomiting. There is nothing I liked about it – the story, the immense amount of gratuitous violence, the graphics, and especially the nonsense mechanics. And this is certainly not something I will recommend to anyone.


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