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Detroit, burdened with a 14.5 percent unemployment rate, high crime, and the largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy on record, doesn't get a lot of good press. Most recently, a city task force argued for demolishing 10 percent of local buildings. That makes it tough for the city's big businesses to lure talented professionals, even at the entry level. Play Detroit word association with job seekers from out of state, and "blight" will probably come to mind before "bars."
But the city's biggest companies are hiring thousands of summer interns, and to attract high achievers, they're selling the cushiest lifestyle they can offer. About 1,000 interns will work in mortgage lender Quicken Loans' downtown offices, the company says, a fourfold increase from 2010, when it moved its headquarters from the suburbs to Downtown Detroit.
To get them there, the company offers interns a pretty sweet summer: The Detroit office features ping-pong tables and a basketball court, and Quicken partially subsidizes housing at the Wayne State University campus. Quicken was ranked the No. 23 best place to intern in the country last year in a Glassdoor study.
Other big Detroit businesses are also swimming in temporary hires. Chrysler hired nearly 500 summer interns and has increased its annual intern class about 20 percent in four years, the company says. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan also says it brought in about 250 interns, and General Motors says it has hired 330 interns to work in Southeast Michigan.
Local businesses that can afford to provide a great summer intern program hope doing so will lure newcomers to Detroit and keep professionals from fleeing the city—such as the 37 percent of mobile recent graduates in Michigan who reported in a 2013 survey by the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business that they had left the state. The hiring challenge extends beyond showering them with perks—companies also have to teach them to love a city outsiders may see as unlovable.
To that end, corporations that include Ford, Chrysler, and DTE Energy pay about $105 per intern to take part in a program called After 5 Detroit, says the program's founder and chief executive, Kerry Doman. The program, designed to show young professionals how cool the city can be, sets up ice cream socials, restaurant crawls, and rooftop parties for interns. Companies such as Quicken, marketing agency Lowe Campbell Ewald, and BCBS Michigan team up with tour operator Detroit Experience Factory to take its interns around the city's trendy areas.
Detroit companies are "competing with the allure of Chicago and New York," says Doman, who adds that college students often view the city's business climate and culture in a negative light. "The perception for a long time has been there's nothing to do here, no jobs, no young people. It's hard to recruit when you're based in Detroit."
To help interns see themselves as future residents, one of Detroit Experience Factory's co-founders, Jeanette Pierce, points to features of the city, such as its theater district (second-largest in the country, she says), sports stadiums, and a sliver of hipness downtown, where would-be residents join waiting lists to rent apartments, says Pierce, and the population skews slightly younger than Michigan's overall, according to a report last year by local business groups.
"Sure, there are a lot of abandoned buildings, but by no means is that the city itself," says 22-year-old Jeremy Aiken, who interned for Quicken last year before getting hired as an executive assistant last month. Recently, he says he has attended Red Wings hockey games and electronic music festival Movement.
BCBS Michigan offers full-time jobs to around 38 percent of its interns after graduation, and 90 percent of them accept, says Stefanie Thornton, the company's director of talent acquisition. (About 20 percent of interns overall are from out of state, she says.) Chrysler spokesman Michael Palese says about 20 percent of interns are returning this year for another part-time gig.
Detroit companies trying to make life easier for interns have to compensate for some of the city's deficiencies. Detroit has no citywide rail system, and two-thirds of its bus riders called the bus service "irritating, frustrating and time consuming" in a 2012 Detroit News survey. So Quicken Loans operates a shuttle bus from the Wayne State dorms to its headquarters, says Michelle Salvatore, the company's vice president for recruiting. Detroit's not-undeserved reputation as a scary city can also reduce its appeal for young professionals. The city reported 2,123 violent crimes for every 100,000 residents in 2012, more than five times the national average, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
For Chrysler interns skittish about exploring Detroit after dark, the auto company, headquartered in the Auburn Hills suburb, provides shuttles to and from After 5 Detroit events in the city. "For the most part, bringing them to Detroit and bringing them back from Detroit is a way of making everyone safe," Palese says. "Sometimes you're safe, but you may not feel that way."
Even if freshly minted Detroiters are convinced of the city's charms, their loved ones might be harder to persuade.
Carly Getz, a Syracuse University graduate who interned at BCBS Michigan before she was hired full time as a public relations and social media liaison last fall, says her decision was initially met with skepticism. "I got the one-eyebrow-up when I told people I was moving," she says. But "I completely fell in love with mostly my job, but also Detroit."


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The story of Lettice started off as her being a normal rabbit who was tired of being a rabbit and wanted to dance. One day she had found a sign on a tree that had auditions for dancers, so Lettice went. When she arrived she saw many dancers dressed in costume, so she thought i need to go buy one. Unfortantley none of the normal people clothes didn't fit her, but thankfully she found a dolls clothes that fit just right. As she learned to dance she became very good at what she did. It was time for the dance recital and she couldn't wait. Her family was there to watch what she had learned while she has been in dance class. After the show Lettice felt great, just like a "star". When she arrived at home that same night her parents were very proud of her but weren't very proud of Lettice's attitude, she was a little stuck up. At the end of the story Lettice decided that being a Rabbit was the best thing for her and that she couldn't have been any happier.
This book is a great book for a various age of children. It's a very cute book and that teachers children to be happy with the person that they are.
Being a former ballerina myself, this book was one of my favorites. It was all about a tiny rabbit named Lettice and her dreams of becoming a ballerina. To her surprise, she conquered her dream and even performed in the recital with all the other students. Not only did she perform, but she was the star! Though her new found fame was fun, she soon realized that being a bunny was much more fun than being a ballerina. This is a cute story to show kids that no matter what dreams you master, you should never forget where your roots are.
This is a cute book for young children to read. This story is about a Lettice, young rabbit who sees a picture of a ballerina and dreams of being one one day. Lettice takes lessons and even stars in the end of the term dance recital. Her whole family comes to watch and she is nervous. Once the show is over she expects her family to wait for her but they don't. Her brothers don't think that she wants to attend a picnic because she is a star. Lettice soon realizes that being a star isn't as important of being who she really is. She takes her ballerina outfit off and joins her family for the family picnic. This is a great story about following dreams and realizing who you are.
Lettice dreams of becoming a ballerina. She leaves home and goes into town to go to dance class. Lettice becomes the star of the show, her family come out to watch and support her but leave without her. Lettice returns home and finds out being a rabbit is the best thing in the world, not being a ballerina. This is a great book to read to children about dancing. Also great to teach them that just because you may think something is better it might not always be.
Lettice: the Dancing Rabbit by Mandy Stanley is about a rabbit named Lettice who dreams of becoming a dancer. She sets out to accomplish her dream, and works hard to get what she wants. The progression of the story starts out well, but becomes confusing towards the end of the story. The chosen ending does not fit with the characters and makes no sense when placed after the rest of the story. The pictures work well with the story; helping to reinforce the text, establish the setting and provide some asides. Unfortunately, the bright, sparkle-covered book cover is misleading, and the pictures found inside the book are pale and unexciting.
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Spain's provisional squad will spend a week in the Alpine village of Schruns, starting on Tuesday. However, it does not include any players from Barcelona, Chelsea or Athletic Bilbao.
The tourism department for the Montafon region said it had abandoned plans to hold a welcome party, featuring a festival of Spanish music and entertainment, on Tuesday.
"We're very sorry for the numerous fans," said tourism department director Manuel Bitschnau.
Spain will hold five public training sessions during their stay in Schruns. They will also play friendlies in neighbouring Switzerland against Serbia on June 26 and South Korea four days later.
Coach Vicente del Bosque is due to name his final 23-man list on May 27.
Brazil's disappointing performance at the 2006 World Cup was partly blamed on their preparations in the Swiss resort of Weggis, where training sessions were also open to the public at a venue reached by a "Carnival Mile" of drinks and food stands.


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BISSAU, April 16 (Reuters) - Guinea-Bissau's military chiefs have closed the West African country's air and sea space and say all violations will be met with a "military response", defying the mounting international criticism of last week's coup.
The armed forces leadership has assumed control after soldiers arrested interim President Raimundo Pereira and former Prime Minister and presidential election front-runner Carlos Gomes Junior in an overnight putsch on Thursday.
The military said it had formed a "national transition council" with some of the country's political parties, although the main PAIGC party was not participating.
A communique from the military chiefs, read to Reuters by a military source in Bissau on Monday, said flights and vessels would not be able to enter the country's air and sea space without prior authorisation. It cited "national security" as the reason for the move.
"Non-observance of this measure will imply a military response," the communique added, without elaborating.
The warning was a tough reply to widespread strong international condemnation of the coup in the small, poor former Portuguese colony, the second military power grab in a month in West Africa following a coup in Mali on March 22.
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Terribly Stuck In the Past: NRO Can't Stand A Modern Female Judicial Nominee
Obsessed with an uncontroversial 2007 academic article she wrote on reproductive rights, National Review Online continues to smear judicial nominee Cornelia Pillard, whose approval vote before the Senate Judiciary Committee is today.
Nominated to the second-most important court in the nation, Pillard should be voted out of committee on her way to a Senate confirmation vote based on her stellar qualifications for the U.S. Court of Appeals. Because of right-wing media [1] attacks started by National Review Online [2] and repeated almost verbatim [3] by GOP Senators on the committee, the vote is expected to be straight down party lines.
In anticipation of the vote, last night the editorial board of the NRO [4] regurgitated the same smears.
Pivoting off of a sliver of her academic work while misrepresenting it, right-wing media have attacked Pillard [5] for her mainstream support of family planning, comprehensive sex education, and overall adherence to established sex equality law.
Right-wing media have been so desperate to pretend her legal writings are "extreme" that not only have they dismissed the inconvenient fact that half of the Supreme Court agreed [6] with her perspectives on reproductive rights and abortion [7], but her invocation of the relevance of "sex stereotypes" that NRO and others like Tony Perkins condemn was endorsed [8] by arch-conservative former Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
But the attacks are not really about Pillard.
Rather, they are a reflection of how much the right-wing apparently loathes the decades-long development of sex equality under Fourteenth Amendment law. Make no mistake- most of these Pillard smears have nothing to do with fidelity to precedent. Right-wing media like NRO apparently desire nominees who don't support civil rights precedent.
Indeed, these smears predate established case law so badly that they're not just out of date, they're downright "terrible arguments [9]." As remarked on by legal expert Dahlia Lithwick [10] for Slate:
Cornelia "Nina" Pillard is President Obama's pick for one of three vacant seats on the federal appeals court for the District of Columbia Circuit. She is a well-respected professor at Georgetown Law School; co-director of its Supreme Court Institute; a former lawyer at the ACLU, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the Justice Department; and a successful Supreme Court litigator.
She is also a "feminist."
A "feminist" insofar as she has spent part of her career advocating for women's equality (including a successful brief challenging the men-only admissions policy at the Virginia Military Institute, and a successful challenge to gender-biased family leave policies). Pillard's "radical feminism" appears largely to take the form of seeking equality for women, which would certainly be a disqualifying feature of her advocacy work. If it were 1854.
This veteran litigator, law professor, and sex equality expert was so crucial to the historic Fourteenth Amendment case that opened the doors of VMI that among the other conservative legal luminaries [11] who have endorsed her, so has the former head of VMI, Josiah Bunting III. From the superintendent's op-ed in Politico [12]:
VMI did not willingly open its doors to women in 1997, and many cadets and officers -- myself included -- initially opposed the decision. We believed that VMI's all-maleness was the essential element in our singular way of preparing cadets for their careers.
Over the 15 years since, the women who have excelled at VMI in increasing numbers have proved me wrong. I soon came to believe that the response of our institution and our integration of women was VMI's finest hour.
Many people deserve credit for today's successful coeducation at VMI, not the least of whom are the brave women who first sought to walk through its gates. But it was a dedicated attorney named Nina Pillard who wrote the briefs that convinced the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the school's male-only admissions policy in United States v. Virginia.
Pillard's work in United States v. Virginia demonstrated her judgment and dedication to upholding the Constitution. Her work has strengthened the fundamental principles of American democracy that VMI was designed to protect. She deserves to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
The National Review has a dreadfully archaic take on racial issues, past [13] and present [14]. The editorial board's current treatment of Pillard shows NRO is doing its best to drive off a modern female audience as well.
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Darin Carei arrives in the conference room, having come straight from another appointment for his work. We meet inside the offices of Synergy Builders, a construction company, one of three entities that exist under Energywise Companies, of which Carei is President.
"I have an appointment at five," he says as he sits down. Finding an hour to squeeze into his day to allow me to interview him is no easy task.
As well as being president of Energywise, a business that focuses on building and equipping environmentally efficient homes throughout the Grand Valley, Carei is also co-founder and Board President of Karis, Inc., the nonprofit organization that brought about The House. His wife and three children also grasp for his time.
"You hopefully find some semblance of balance in all this," said Carei, who has been the Energywise president since 2008.
"I'm still searching for that balance," he says with a grin.
Carei settles into his chair, bracing himself for a barrage of questions he's probably already heard, having to clear his mind of everything else he needs to do that day just to give honest answers. Maybe, if anything, this is a break for him.
Businessman. President. Co-founder. Family man. Yet without his efforts, odds are good we wouldn't be talking about any "safe place for western-slope teens." Carei and John Mok-Lamme, the Executive Director of Karis, Inc., were first exposed get free samples levitra to the teen homeless situation in the Grand Valley while at a community meeting for homelessness.
"We both realized that one of the identified gaps to be filled was the homeless teen population that had nowhere to go," said Carei. "And we were small enough and cocky enough to think that we could take it on."
There were only two men that, from the very beginning, were the catalysts for the place we now call The House, and one was sitting across the table from me, wearing his Synergy Builders apparel and a 26 year-old wedding ring. Not really so different from any other businessman you'd see walking down the street.
"We pulled the slingshot back, and others grabbed on," he said. No big deal.
"I don't know," he continued, "if we are all prompted to do things by influences, spoken or unspoken, but I think those who helped bring The House to where it is today, many were moved, I think, by a greater purpose than our own. I think it was only by virtue of that purpose that we were able to do what we did with what little we had to do it with."
Carei pauses, taking another glance at his watch. Appointments were waiting.
"Because most everybody involved got nothing from a personal gain."
And it is because of that, according to Carei, that change is going to occur in the lives of these teens.
"If our teens can get to the point," he said, "that they realize that this is a giving of ourselves and our resources because we care about them on a higher level, then maybe they'll care about themselves and The House on a higher level."
Carei is adamant that without the selfless commitments of those involved, whatever gifts or talents that may have been brought to the table would have been irrelevant.
"This was a coordinated effort of like-minded individuals with different gifts and talents," he said, "but if the volunteers and the
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No easy thing to do, to be sure.
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Jul 15, 2013 - StaffRunners, walkers and swimmers from around the region are preparing for the third annual Go Fremont County! Triathlon on Saturday, July 27, in Riverton.
The event is designed to raise funds to repair the Darcie Zimmer Memorial bike path that parallels North 8th West in Riverton.
"We hope runners, walkers and triathletes will register and participate to support the effort to rebuild the Darcie Zimmer Trail," Go Fremont County! president Lara Miller said.
Zimmer, a Riverton youth, died on Aug. 21, 1983, after being hit by a vehicle while riding her bike on North Eighth. A community effort, led by her father Vince Zimmer, helped construct the path as a memorial to Darcie, but it is in bad condition now.
"The trail is in total disrepair. We want to do all that we can to help rebuild what should be a lasting memorial for Darcie Zimmer," Miller said.
There are events for individuals and teams for the triathlon. New this year are 1K, 5K and 10K walks or runs for individuals.
"We want to give everyone a chance to participate. This is an important community goal," Miller said.
The Fremont County District 25 Recreation Board already has committed $50,000 to the project estimated to cost as much as $500,000.
Costs for the events are $35 for the 1K, 5K or 10K events, $50 for an individual triathlon entry, and $75 for a relay team entry.
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More information can be obtained by calling Miller at 307-851-0478 or online at gofremontcounty.com.
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Businesses have brought forward spending plans as a result of the Bank of England's forward guidance policy on interest rates, giving a fillip to Governor Mark Carney's flagship initiative, research has found.
The policy, under which the Bank will not consider raising rates until unemployment has fallen to 7%, has drawn criticism as the jobless rate falls rapidly towards the target.
But the financial data firm Markit's survey of more than 700 businesses showed 57% of respondents are more confident about the economy thanks to guidance, while one in 10 have brought forward capital spending plans.
But there was also a warning for Carney in the latest evidence of a runaway housing market from the website Rightmove, which revealed the average asking prices of property across the UK hitting a record of £255,962 in March, up 1.6% or £4,000 on last month and beating the previous peak in July last year.
Last week Carney said the Bank was watching the market "very closely". It can recommend the Government's Help to Buy scheme be reined in if necessary.
Markit's research found that construction firms had responded most positively to forward guidance, while manufacturers had also been encouraged to accelerate spending plans. Hiring intentions have also increased, according to the survey.
Chief economist Chris Williamson said: "Forward guidance is reported to be having a direct overall positive impact, most notably by boosting investment and hiring intentions."
This was backed up by the manufacturers' organisation EEF, which said the positive outlook was leading to record recruitment and investment plans. A survey of more than 300 companies showed strong trading conditions were spreading to all UK regions.
EEF chief economist Lee Hopley said: "This is the most positive set of indicators for some time, demonstrating that we've not just turned the corner, we're actively heading down the right road."
Rightmove director Miles Shipside meanwhile reported "a greater sense of urgency among buyers".
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Dance quartet Rudimental have achieved the seemingly impossible after writing a new song, recording it and performing it live in less than 24 hours.
The Hackney group collaborated with singer Bipolar Sunshine, starting at 9am yesterday and playing the track at a gig in Waterloo at 11pm .
The band are riding high after scoring two No 1 singles in 12 months, with their debut album, Home, topping the charts in May. They were asked to attempt the challenge as part of the Bacardi Beginnings music mentoring programme, and made the funky disco creation at a studio in Battersea. Rudimental's DJ Locksmith, real name Leon Rolle, said: "We had to write it, produce it, mix it down and perform it in under 24 hours — that's what you call working under pressure. We had a couple of ideas from Bipolar and just rehearsed them and by about 12pm we were ready to start recording things down.
"We're all into different genres, so when we're together something crazy happens. And that's exactly what happened today. A lot of people probably think it's going to be a drum and bass track coming out, but it's not — it's sort of a disco/house/jazz mix-up."
He said the band are still coming to terms with their huge success. "Even to this day, we still don't quite believe it. I still fear that when we get on stage, only 20 people are going to turn up."
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The Best Holiday Gift Cards
Don't know what to get your loved ones this year? Keep it simple and do what everyone else, it seems, is doing: Buy them a gift card. According to the National Retail Federation, while gift cards have been the most requested holiday gift for four years in a row, this year they are more in demand than ever. Americans will spend an average of $145.61 on gift cards, up from $139.91 in 2009, and total gift card spending is expected to reach $24.78 billion according to NRF estimates. "Gift cards serve as a blank check of sorts, giving the gift recipient free will to buy something they may have had their eye on for years," said Phil Rist, executive vice president of strategic initiatives for BIGresearch, who helped the NRF conduct the research. "For some, gift cards are straight from the heart and among the most thoughtful gifts that a person can receive." But with almost every major retailer offering a gift card this holiday season, how can you ensure that you give your loved ones the right one? Photo Credit: PlayerX


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Help with 68 camaro emergency brake install disc brake
Hey guys if anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it
I just had a complete front and rear disc brakes kit by cpp installed on my 68 camaro but having problems trying to install the emerg brake cable to the body and calipers.
1) Isnt there suppose to be brackets for the brake cables? i was told i have to fabricate brackets for this functon is this true?
2)also would I have to rebleed the whole system once I put in the e brake cable?
thank guys for helping me out ive been working on this conversion for a while now and it the last step thankgod!
anyone happen to know?
If your rear calipers use the GM style with the cam operated parking brake, once again the cables should install similar to stock. The initial adjustment of this style calipers is time consuming and very critical as to the function of the rear calipers. I can post the instructions if needed.
You may have to run parking brake cables that have a locknut to attach at the rear calipers. Lokar is a good source.
Unless you have dis-connected the brake lines from the calipers, then, No, you will not have to rebleed the system after installing the parking brake cables.
Thanks Frisco for replying. No cpp didnt the shop i had it at did but i figured if the brackets arent there I can pick up new ones. yes if you can post instructions that would help out a great deal
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I have attached the instructions as to how to adjust the GM rear calipers that have the built in cam operated parking brake. If this is the style of rear calipers you have, these instructions will help.
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Hi, I'm a feminist zinester from Belgium and I'm also doing some DIY research into zines.
At the moment I'm writing an article on zines about body norms and resistance. To get a variety of voices in my article, I'm looking for zinesters to participate in a survey. If you make zines which address issues such as abortion, age(ing), body image and beauty standards, disability/ableism, gender/sexism, illness, LGBTQIA/phobia, menstruation, mental health, pregnancy/parenting, race/racism, sexuality, (sexual) violence, and other body-related identities/oppressions/issues or intersections of these, please get in touch!
The article will be published online on the website of Sophia, a support network for gender studies in Belgium. Last year, Sophia organised a conference called Unruly Bodies which invited researchers, activists, and artists to present their work on body norms and resistance in lectures, performances, exhibitions, and workshops. Soon, articles by those participants about their presentations will be published on their website. At the conference I set up a temporary zine library and zine workshop and this inspired me to find out more about zines talking about body-related issues.
I'm especially interested in ways zines can assist in resistance against body norms and oppression. If you would like to share your views, you can let me know and send me your answers to the following questions:
I would be very grateful if you decide to participate in the questionnaire, and if you prefer, you don't have to answer all of the questions. By answering the questions, I will assume you're giving me permission to quote you for my article (unless you ask me not to). Please tell me if you prefer to be quoted anonymously. In case I would like to ask some additional questions or clarification of your answers, I will contact you again.
You can send your answers to: flapper_grrrl(at)yahoo.co.uk. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. [I've been having some problems with yahoo, if it doesn't work to send mails to my yahoo address, you can mail to: ninanijsten(at)gmail.com]
Thanks a lot for your participation!
More info about my own zines on my zine blog
i'm opening a zine library as part of the art space i work at in richmond, va. we are seeking zine donations to add to our collection! if anyone would like to donate we would appreciate it!
we are also looking for the following:
-loans of special/curated collections for bimonthly rotating displays
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All in Your Head is a traditional cut-and-paste style zine with a focus on LGBTQIA neurodivergent and disabled activists, zinesters, artists, and authors. Our zine operates on the following *principles: 1.) social inequality and injustice exists [racism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, cissexism to name a few]; 2.) disability, neurodiversity can be understood as a viable form of human difference that intersects with/is shaped by systems of dominance; 3.) claims that there is a "normal" bodymind can have damaging and harmful effects (physically/emotionally/spiritually) and are partly shaped by current social/cultural values and white western colonial histories; 4.) neuroatypical people and people with disabilities must navigate cultural taboos, move among complex institutions and systems of care and negotiate conflicting ideas of "wellness/illness," "silence/disclosure," "visibility/invisibility;" "dis/ability" and more 5.) most importantly, our stories matter. (*this list is by no means exhaustive).
For the Fall 2016 edition of All in Your Head, we invite you to share first person narratives, essays, rants, poems, doodles, drawings, photography, collages (and more!) that address the concept of "cure." We are seeking pieces that explore the theme "cures" as it relates to disabled bodyminds and ways that queer neurodivergent, disabled folks encounter and resist cultural stigma and self-authorize our existence.
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Traditional retailers struggle with epic online retail shift
News about: "Kohl's Corp (NYSE:KSS)"
Our top 2013 picks: Seagate Technology and Kohl's
This model is on the hunt for high yielding stocks in the year ahead.
Why we dumped Home Depot and added Hartford and WellPoint
Any inability to keep the markets calm regarding fiscal and tax issues in the US could lead to healthy losses.
Jobless claims rise: Is that bad news for retail?
Rising jobless claims could threaten cyclical stock sectors. One contrary indicator, though, is that several Covestor managers recently bought retail stocks.
Big market risks ahead: the fiscal cliff and the election
Any inability to keep the markets calm regarding fiscal and tax issues in the US could lead to healthy losses
Jim Cramer's 'Home Gamers', you should stop playing now
Jim Cramer and CNBC have turned the time-honored concept of prudent investment advice on its head.
Costco still looks reasonably priced despite advance
It's a hugely important stock to a lot of investors. Is it time to take some profits on Costco?
The Portfolio Bids Adieu to Gilead and Banco Itau
The Net Payout Yields model gained a solid 4.9% in February versus 4.1% for the benchmark S&P 500.
This weak economy should actually help Monro Muffler Brake – S. Meka (MNRO, KSS)
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U.S. Markets Continue Gains as Target and John Deere Announce Quarterly Financial Results (DE, TGT, WMT, HD, LOW, KSS)
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How to finish concrete walls in cold storage room (basement)
We have a cold storage room and I'd like to finish it so that it has a smooth or textured surface. Right now it's just solid concrete and it looks rather ugly. I was thinking of rubbing concrete on it or something (kind of like stucco) and then painting over it. It's a fairly new home and we don't have moisture issues as far as I can tell. Plus, we're in a fairly dry climate (Utah).
If I rub concrete on it to make it smooth, do I need to prepare it somehow so it sticks better to the poured wall? Is there any special product, or will any normal concrete mix do?
I'm looking for ideas or suggestions. I don't want to frame it because it's rather small already and I don't need more insulation.
It's call parging. Google it.
I 've used Dri-Loc and applyed it with a wide roofing brush. After each coat wipe it down with a 14" wide drywall knive.
After a few coats it looks like drywall and seals the concrete.
Thanks. Did you use Dri-Loc as an adhesive before coating the wall with a mortar mix?
Can I just use a Type N mortar mix to coat the wall? I've read how to mix it, but I'd rather just buy something pre-mixed.
Also, do I need to wash the poured concrete wall prior to applying the mortar mix, or should I be fine without? Do I need a certain detergent, or is it just about getting dust/lose stuff off? I'd like to avoid washing it down with a garden hose because the water would run through the finished part of my basement.
The room is 20'x5' and 92" high, which comes to 380 sq ft (a bit less because there's also a door). Since the wall is rather smooth I think I'll be able to just have one coat with 1/4" on average. Is this enough? That would be a bit less than 8 cubic feet of mortar. How many lbs of mortar mix will I need for this?
Would any of these do a good job?
http://www.lowes.com/pd_234136-286-1...mix&facetInfo= (this would be my preference)
Is there a minimum thickness that I should apply? Meaning if 1/8" seems enough to smooth the wall, should I apply more? It seems like lots of websites suggest two coats of 1/4" each, which seems a little overkill to me (for an indoor application).
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So, I got some "Type S" mortar (quickrete pro finish blended mason mix) and tried it out...big failure :(
I made a couple of mistakes, like mixing way too much mortar that started curing before I could actually use it. However, the mortar seemed ok when I started out. I sprayed a bit water onto the concrete wall to make sure it's damp (not wet) before applying the mortar. At first that seemed to work ok, but after maybe half an hour or an hour some cracks started to develop. That didn't seem right to me, so before it actually hardened I took it off the wall, and sure enough it came of real easy. It seems like it wasn't sticking to the wall at all where these cracks developed. So I took it all off again...
What did I do wrong? The coat was maybe 1/4" thick. The consistency was maybe comparable to peanut butter when I applied it. Did I work it too much once on the wall?
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Lawrie Jordan, director of imagery at Esri, and special assistant to Jack Dangermond, gave the keynote address at the SPAR International conference on Monday in Houston.
Jordon touched on more than a few GIS trends he is seeing, including the "convergence" of GIS and 3D imaging technology, an uptick in cloud computing, and a "stunning" increase in the use of mobile technology.
Esri data is behind Smithsonian Magazine's list of the top 20 small towns in the United States.
To help create our list, we asked the geographic information systems company Esri tosearch its data bases for high concentrations of museums, historic sites, botanic gardens, resident orchestras, art galleries and other cultural assets common to big cities. But we focused on towns with populations less than 25,000, so travelers could experience what might be called enlightened good times in an unhurried, charming setting. We also tried to select towns ranging across the lower 48.


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Discovering Venice "Up and Down the bridges"
What if you saw thousands of people running up and down the bridges all over Venice? Don't worry, it's not an hallucination! It's "Su e Zo per i Ponti", an t
raditional race taking place each year and involving young people, adults, families, school parties and sport groups in an amazing walk through the Venice calli (alleys).
This year the event takes place on Sunday 10th of April at 10 am, starting from Piazza San Marco (corner of Palazzo Ducale)…13 km of track, crossing 53 bridges, that circles all the island to arrive again in Piazza San Marco.
More than 600 volunteers will be there working at the refreshment points and along the race route itself to make sure everything is fine…and of course to slake your thirst!
At 12.30 don't miss the Folk groups parade in Piazza San Marco that will entertain the runners and the visitors with artistic and musical exhibitions.
This peculiar walk is a funny way to discover Venice and its soul and to have great time celebrating an important festival!
How to get to Piazza San Marco from the Hotel Sant'Elena:
By foot: about 25 minutes along Rive dei Sette Martiri
By vaporetto boat: take the n° 1 to Piazzale Roma and you'll reach San Marco in two stops


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Atkins diet foods are many and varied, so much so that many people are surprised at just how many different kinds of foods are allowed on the Atkins Diet Food Plan for Induction.
You still have the responsibility to select appropriately and double check the actual carb content of different foods, but you will quickly learn just how varied and interesting a low carb lifestyle can be.
Eating bottomless plates of fatty sausage, bacon and eggs while slashing whole grain, fruit and vegetable consumption defies all nutrition logic.
The two-thirds of Americans who are overweight, would do well following the most effective method of healthy lifelong weight management:
Eating a diet plan based on complex carbohydrates such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains, moderate in protein and relatively low in fat. It's a balance you need, not going to extremes by cutting out all carbohydrates.
Atkins diet foods are much more than individual foods. They can be combined in many ways to create tasty and interesting meals, but even the most dedicated low carb follower could get tired of the same old thing.
The best way to keep your low carb meals interesting is to seek out a variety of meal plans Atkins diet.
Since the human body typically uses carbohydrates as a primary source of energy for the body's basic functions, ideally a diet that is low in carbohydrates will cause the body to look elsewhere for a source of energy.
With restrictions placed on the consumption of carbohydrates, the body has no choice but to metabolize fats to produce energy. The process by which the body metabolizes fats to produce energy is known as ketosis.
To maintain ketosis and keep the body burning fats, individuals who are taking part in the Atkins diet need to be careful about the food they consume during their daily meals.
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Low carb foods are those that have low enough levels of carbohydrates that they are considered Atkins diet foods. In general, meats, poultry, fish, leafy green vegetables, eggs and butter form the core assortment of your low carb food choices.
Some cheeses and other dairy products are relatively low carb but typically are not allowed in huge quantities while on the Atkins diet food plan.
Remember, though, a food which is high in carbs but also high in fiber can be eaten as part of a low carb lifestyle because the goal is to keep net carbs low, not just carbs as a whole. Make sure you read the labels of the foods you buy to determine the net carbs, and consider carrying a pocket sized carb counter with you to double check the net carb counts in fresh foods.
As the Atkins diet plan exploded in popularity over the last few years, many food producers have tried to get in on the phenomenon by promoting their products as low carb. The problem is, though, that many of these foods are not really low carb.
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YES Pick Your Line SnowboardMSRP: $499.00
When DCP puts his name on something, you know it's no joke. The man has been shredding longer than some of you have been alive, and he's getting better with age.
This year his go to board is the Pick Your Line (PYL), a directional shape loaded with YES' Freeride Camrock giving you the ability to slay pow yet crush the park when you're friends think it's cool to ride park on a pow day. But hopefully you're the type of rider who doesn't have friends when the white stuff starts to fall.
We could talk about all the sweet tech features the PYL has like its Directional+Tragna Maction outline or its tough triax+carbon glass, but we will leave it up to DCP breaks it down best: "It seems like this board goes where I think I want him to go. I just pick a line, and he will hold it down in any kind of terrain and snow conditions. But of course, powder is his favorite."
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Get Your Dog Care Questions Answered by Experts
Hello, Happy 4th of July!
Your question has me very curious as to what this area under your dog's tongue looks like--I wish I could see it myself!
I can see why you are worried about cancer. Certainly this is always on the list anytime we see a mass or "swelling". However, there are many other possibilities, and blood testing is a good first step, to make sure the dog is healthy otherwise and there is not an underlying problem leading to this.
Here's my list of some possibilities based on what you have described:
*An infection in the soft tissue under the tongue (like as abscess)
*Inflammation or infection associated with foreign material stuck in the tissue; for instance some dogs can get a tiny piece of wood or a grass awn stuck somewhere in their mouth as as example, and this can lead to chronic infection
*some type of trauma or puncture wound to the area with resulting swelling or hematoma (a pocket of blood) and bruising
* a benign growth such as a cyst
* a malignant tumor (lower on my list)
*Other more rare possibilities such as a bleeding disorder, low platelets, etc.
In general, when we find a mass or swelling like this, the best way to get an answer is to sedate the dog and do fine needle aspirates (FNA) of the area, and look at the sample on a slide to see if we can get an idea of what it might be. This can be an excellent screening tool and sometimes provides the diagnosis. We can also take a biopsy (a small sample of the tissue of the area) and send it off to a pathologist for an analysis. While the dog is sedated, we can thoroughly explore the area and see if we find anything else unusual (such as foreign material).
I would suggest sedation and further exam of this area, and possible aspirates and/or biopsy as the next step to getting an answer.
I hope this is helpful for you. Whippets are great little dogs. I don't see many of them but they are fun to work with. Thank you and happy holiday again!
Hi, thanks for your response!
I would not see the diet change as directly related and can't think of a way that would cause the type of swelling you describe. So I would not be too concerned about that at this point.
The slightly low white count does not sound like a big concern either, but of course I haven't viewed the blood testing results myself. With the swelling under the tongue, I would be more interested in the red blood cell count numbers and platelet numbers. I suspect those are probably normal.
Does this help? Let me know if you have more questions. I do hope for the best for your little boy!


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Validating the Protestant Reformation: Was God in it?
Being that this is a Protestant forum I thought it beneficial to cite some reasons for the existence of the Protestant Faith by reviewing the basis for its emergence upon the religious world in an environment hostile to new ideas. And, most of all, to demonstrate by facts that God was definitely at work moving it forward and sustaining it.
I want to establish a basis by quoting an excerpt from THE NEW SCHAFF-HERZOG ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE, page 419.
- II. Principles of the Reformation:
1. Its Basis.
The movement started with the practical question, How can the troubled conscience find pardon and peace, and become sure of personal salvation? It retained from the Roman Catholic system all the objective doctrines of Christianity concerning the Trinity and the divine human character and work of Christ, in fact, all the articles of faith contained in the Apostles' and other ecumenical creeds of the early church. But it joined issue with the prevailing soteriology, that is, the application of the doctrines relating to Christianity, especially the justification of the sinner before God, the character of faith, good works, the rights of conscience, the rule of faith, and the meaning and number of the sacraments. It brought the believer into direct relation and union with Christ as the one and all-sufficient source of salvation, and set aside the doctrines of sacerdotal and saintly mediation and intercession. The Protestant goes directly to the Word of God for instruction, and to the throne of grace in his devotions; while the pious Roman Catholic consults the teaching of his church, and prefers to offer his prayers through the medium of the Virgin Mary and the saints.
2. Three Principles of Protestantism.
From this general principle of Evangelical freedom, and direct individual relationship of the believer to Christ, proceed the three fundamental doctrines of Protestantism-the absolute supremacy of (1) the Word and of (2) Principles the grace of Christ, and (3) the general priesthood of believers.
Source on CCEL: THE NEW SCHAFF-HERZOG ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE @ CCEL
Recall from scripture that when God instructed Moses to build the wilderness tabernacle He said to him, "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain." Hebrews 8:5. The pattern shown to Moses was that of heaven's sanctuary and, along with the feasts, was a shadow of the true. (cf. Hebrews 9:23,24). The Psalmist said, "Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary." Psalm 77:13. It was God's purpose that the Sanctuary model be a lesson book to the Hebrews to help them understand His plan of salvation. The typical things were to teach them concerning the anti-typical. The shadows to help them comprehend the reality. Therefore, I will be using the Sanctuary model to demonstrate how God used the Protestant Reformation to bring to the forefront His model, His Sanctuary model, to bring light upon His plan of salvation which had been lost sight of over the centuries.
Please note that this topic is not listed under the "Interdenominational Discussions Room" with the intent that the focus will be on the merits of the Reformation rather than contrasting conflicting viewpoints.
Sanctuary Restoration Article 3: 1500's Alter of Incense
In the post about the wilderness and the Sanctuary being cast down (http://www.ccel.org/node/25413/58052#comment-58052) we learned that every article of furniture, which were shadows of heavenly realities, was cast down to the earth. Instead of pointing us to the work of Christ for us in the heavenly Sanctuary all of that work was brought low, to the earth, during the Dark Ages.
Now we will begin looking at the restoration of those truths, those heavenly realities, by God through the Protestant Reformation. We begin in the 1300's and move forward in time until every article in the Sanctuary is restored to its rightful place and significance.
The 3rd article restored was the Alter of Incense.
1500's : John Calvin : Presbyterians : Prayer directly to God restored (alter of incense)
We are a nation of priest. We may bring our petitions and our confessions to God in prayer. Ask the Father in Jesus' name and He will give you. Confess your sins and God is faithful and just to forgive you your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. Speaking of Jesus Christ, Paul writes,"In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Ephesians 3:12 (NIV).
We are not done yet. 3 more articles left to restore.
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"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."


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This week's top high school football matchups
Visit the high school football homepage by under the Sports link, End Zone Extra.
MARS at INDIANA
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: Rebuilt Indiana looks to make a splash in the WPIAL Greater Allegheny Conference, welcoming the preseason favorite.
About Mars: The Planets tied for the conference title last year and advanced to the WPIAL Class AAA quarterfinals. They return 225-pound fullback Josh Schultheis, who gained 3,601 yards and scored 31 touchdowns in the previous two seasons. Marshall Robinson, a 380-pound lineman, was dominant against Indiana last year.
About Indiana: The Indians are coming off a 5-6 season in which they rallied with two late-regular-season wins to get into the WPIAL playoffs and then knocked off Ringgold in the first round. Indiana's expectations remain high despite a smaller roster and the loss of key players. Junior Jacob Zilinskas takes over the starting quarterback role full time and has Riley Stapleton, last year's receptions leader in the area, as a target.
Last year: Mars won 38-15.
Next week: Indiana plays at Hampton on Friday.
BLAIRSVILLE at WESTINGHOUSE
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: Talented Blairsville opens a season of high expectations with a non-conference game against a City League basement dweller.
About Blairsville: The Bobcats were set to fly in 2013, but instead slogged their way through an injury-filled 6-5 campaign. Blairsville returns 1,170-yard rusher Deion Robinson and quarterback Scott Thompson (73 of 137, 1,125 yards, 8 TDs, 11 ints), among other experienced skill players. The Bobcats' physicality up front, particularly on defense, has been a question in recent years. Their front lines look to set a new tone early.
About Westinghouse: Not much has gone the Bulldogs' way the last couple years. They went winless in the City League last season (1-9 overall) and have just one league win in the last two years. Westinghouse attempted to join the WPIAL starting this season and got the motion approved by the Pittsburgh Public Schools board only to be denied by the WPIAL. On the field, the Bulldogs will be led by seniors Kejuan Burg, a fullback and defensive lineman, and Kameron Watson, a wide receiver. Westinghouse is 2-0 against Blairsville all-time.
Last meeting: Westinghouse won 19-13 in 1962.
Next week: Blairsville plays host to Marion Center on Friday.
HOMER-CENTER at PENNS MANOR
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: The last two Heritage Conference champions meet in a rematch of last year's conference title game, while both retooled teams start to answer questions about their futures.
About Homer-Center: The Wildcats went on an unforgettable run to their first Heritage Conference championship and their first District 6 title since 1994. A senior-laden offensive line paved the way last year. This year they'll look to the underclassmen to block, while senior skill players such as quarterback Aaron Berezansky and fullback Ean Lee carry the load.
About Penns Manor: It's all about reloading for the Comets, who weathered the loss of record-setting quarterback Danny Ferens last year to go 9-2 and appear in the District 6 playoffs for the seventh straight season. Now the losses are more about quantity than quality, and Penns Manor has plenty of holes to fill. Clayton Stupic, a 5-foot-9 sophomore, could lead a more passing-involved attack after an electric cameo in a last-minute comeback at Ligonier Valley last year.
Last year: Homer-Center won 41-21 in Week 9 to claim the Heritage Conference championship.
Next week: Both teams play Friday. Homer-Center travels to Saltsburg, and Penns Manor visits Northern Cambria.
LIGONIER VALLEY at NORTHERN CAMBRIA
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: The second Frank Paronish era begins at Northern Cambria as the coach leads the rebuilding Colts against a Heritage Conference power.
About Ligonier Valley: All eyes are on sophomore Collin Smith, who ran for 500 yards on 83 carries as a freshman running back. He's the quarterback now, with seniors Michael Keller and Jordan Jones in the backfield. They highlight a relatively unseasoned team, especially for the Rams' standards in recent years. Coach Roger Beitel will have his squad well-drilled for another competitive season in the Heritage Conference, though.
About Northern Cambria: The Colts fell to 5-5 and just missed the playoffs last year after three straight appearances. Frank Paronish is back after going 28-25 from 2002-06 at Northern Cambria. His up-tempo offense will be run by Tyler Pershing, who played nine games last year and started several. The Colts have the largest roster in the area, with 49 players, but lack experienced depth.
Last year: Northern Cambria won 35-34 in Week 9.
Next week: Both teams play Friday. Ligonier Valley visits Purchase Line, and Northern Cambria welcomes Penns Manor.
MARION CENTER at UNITED
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: The team that brought up the rear of the Heritage Conference meet in the opener, with both looking to turn some heads.
About Marion Center: The Stingers have won just five games over the last two seasons but return an experienced core led by senior quarterback Blake Orr, who threw for 888 yards last year. A stout line looks to create holes for running backs Colton Fairman, Kyle McCullough and Zach Edwards.
About United: The Lions have lost 25 of their last 29 games and are on a 20-game losing streak, coming off back-to-back 0-10 seasons. They also have averaged fewer than 5.0 points per game the last two seasons. Coach Lance Holupka begins his second season after bringing back some energy to the program last year.
Last year: Marion Center won 34-14.
Next week: Both teams play Friday. Marion Center travels to Blairsville, and United welcomes St. Joseph's Academy.
PURCHASE LINE at SALTSBURG
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: Purchase Line kicks off its most anticipated season in several years, visiting a Saltsburg team looking for a renaissance of its own.
About Purchase Line: The Red Dragons are a trendy pick atop the Heritage Conference this year, returning last season's leading rusher in the area, Grant Syster (1,593 yards). Purchase Line won four of its last five games to finish 5-5 last season, its best record since 2009. The Dragons return seven starters on offense, including four on the offensive line. Sophomore Hunter Rice (450 yards) adds depth behind Syster.
About Saltsburg: The Trojans return 1,122-yard passer Frankie Plowman as a sophomore, though he's expected to share time at quarterback with senior Tyler Frassenei. Saltsburg hasn't had a winning season since 1996 and has won just three games over the last two seasons.
Last year: Purchase Line won 41-0.
Next week: Both teams play Friday. Purchase Line welcomes Ligonier Valley, and Saltsburg plays host to Homer-Center.
APOLLO-RIDGE at WEST SHAMOKIN
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: Armstrong School District rivals move up to Class AA together, and this time they're both competitors in the WPIAL?Allegheny Conference.
About Apollo-Ridge: The Vikings are flying high after last season, getting their first playoff win since 2007. Apollo-Ridge boasts talented skill players, highlighted by Pitt commit and preseason all-state selection Tre Tipton (44 receptions, 697 yards, 5 interceptions). Alex Smith (27 catches, 578 yards) and sophomore Duane Brown (16 receptions, 237 yards, 5 interceptions) keep defenses honest, and Jonah Casella returns to the backfield. The quarterback position is in question, with unheralded junior Dillon Shipman taking over for the graduated Jesse Zelonka, last season's All-Gazette Offensive Player of the Year.
About West Shamokin: The Wolves also made the playoffs last year, qualifying for the first time in the best season in school history, dating to 2000. Their 6-4 record was easily their best, topping the previous high mark of 3-7. Andrew Wingard (830 yards) and Zac Horner (624) return for a one-two punch in the running game, and quarterback Alex Lasslo (43 of 75, 791 yards, 10 TDs, 5 ints) led the area in completion percentage last season.
Last year: Apollo-Ridge won 42-15.
Next week: Both teams play Friday. Apollo-Ridge plays host to Valley, and West Shamokin visits Kittanning.
DERRY at WASHINGTON
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: Derry opens WPIAL Interstate Conference play against a Class AA power.
About Derry: The Trojans have moved down to Class AA from Class AAA after a few trying years. Derry has lost 18 straight games. It's last win was the opener in 2012. Coach Tim Sweeney takes over after the Trojans were 3-25 in three seasons under Al Gaiardo. He has just a 31-player roster to work with, but it includes experienced backs Troy Balega, Tyler Balega and Josh Flack.
About Washington: The Prexies finished 7-3 overall and finished second in the Interstate Conference last season, losing in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. They have lost star running back Shai McKenzie, who is at Virginia Tech, and will rely on quarterback Jonathan Spina and running backs Malik Wells, Jordan West and Kurt Adkins.
Series history: This is the first meeting.
Next week: Derry plays host to Mount Pleasant on Friday.
PUNXSUTAWNEY at MONITEAU
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday
Matchup: Punxsutawney looks to avenge a blowout loss at the end of last season.
About Punxsutawney: The Chucks went through their worst year out of the last several, finishing 3-7, with losses in their last four games, including a 36-0 loss at Moniteau in Week 9. Punxsutawney will rely on its senior class, including quarterback Dakota Thomas, who went 10 of 33 for 191 yards in limited time last year, and running back Perry Arrington.
About Moniteau: The Warriors went 3-7 last year, but all three victories came over their final four games, and they finished 2-2 in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference Large School Division. Moniteau has a sizable 12-player senior class leading the way.
Last year: Moniteau won 36-0.
Next week: Punxsutawney plays host to Keystone on Friday.


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Republicans enjoy postulating spy stories in which a terrorist knows where the atomic bomb is that will blow up New York City. We postulate the following story: A decision must be made by the president of the USA regarding a possible atomic war which, if begun, could result in destruction of the human race. Which of the following would you prefer being the president who makes that decision?
1. Michelle Bachmann
2. Sarah Palin
3. Hillary Clinton
4. Nancy Pelosi
5. Barack Obama
6. Joe Biden
7. Al Gore
8. John Kerry
9. John McCain
10. Ron Paul
11. Mitt Romney
12. Mike Huckabee
13. Rudy Giuliani
14. George Bush
15. Rick Perry
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This is a kindly joke. Pastor: which one are you? Member: which one is your pastor? Maybe have a small group about it. I've been all of them, depending on my particular state of mind. There are others I could have included, but hey, there's only so much room. You can buy a print of this cartoon here. Great gift!
cartoon: pastors & dogs counterparts
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David Hayward runs the blog nakedpastor as a graffiti artist on the walls of religion where he critiques religion… specifically Christianity and the church. He also runs the online community The Lasting Supper where people can help themselves discover, explore and live in spiritual freedom.
- lisa
LOVE THIS! so accurate too. : )
- http://www.lelightclub.com Louise la francofun!
- Fred
Um…maybe none? Pastors are human beings. Which dog are you?
Ironically, it's someone within our church pressuring for what she wants asking me to "throw her a bone." They're not dogs. We don't throw bones.
- Adam O
I'm not a pastor, but I tend to be the lab. Am I just too sensitive? haha
- http://www.beckygarrison.com Becky
A few other doggies…
Cocker Spaniel – I'm dumb but loveable."-
Bichon Frise – "I only sniff the socially acceptable."
Pointer (or any other hunting breed) – "I will capture my prey"
Rescue Mutt – "I love you just as you are."
The mutt wins in the end. See Lady and the Tramp.
- Crystal
I sometimes think that if we were allowed to bring our pets to church, maybe we wouldn't all be tussling over issues with such viciousness. Pets lower our stress levels in the way humans don't. At my ex church a guy brought his dog into the sanctuary because it was too cold to leave it outside ( he was a visitor just dropping by ) and no-one could focus on the pastor because they were all looking at the cute dog – Point made I think…Crystal.
- http://mylifeinscribbles.com aaron
"let me in your purse" was my favorite, very clever.
- Boethius
Where is the working husky who "works like a dog?"
- http://nakedpastor.com nakedpastor
good one boethius.
- Nancy T.
I love the additions people have suggested… they keep rounding out the picture.
My submissions:
Jackal – it passes itself off as a dog, but isn't, and it is viscious.
Greyhound – we must go running after the newest thing to go whizzing by.
As mentioned, pastors are people, not dogs. But, some dogs probably minister better to people than some 'ministers' do… they don't judge you, they want to keep you company, they will stay with you through any kind of weather, they will help protect you from threats, and usually any friend of yours, man or beast, is a friend of theirs (or, at least tolerated). ;>
- faithlessinfatima
Beware of Dogs… Alpha and Omega
- http://www.lelightclub.com Louise la francofun!
Beware of DOGma!
- http://writerquake.blogspot.com Lydia
David! I love this cartoon because in it you included the two dogs that are in our family! We have a Standard Poodle and an Old English Sheepdog.
- http://nakedpastor.com nakedpastor
so lydia you're well cared for!
- http://writerquake.blogspot.com Lydia
Indeed! Now I must repay the favor and get those doggies to the groomer! Neither of these breeds shed, but it is bath time and Bonbon (the Standard Poodle who we got from a breeder in Canada!) needs her poodle cut again.
Question: I just hunted for your email address and cannot find it. A few weeks ago your newsletter included a free download of "Solitary Tree." I loved it and saved it to my desktop. Tonight I was working on a post about the possibly tallest-in-the-world Ponderosa Pine having been discovered here in Oregon. I wanted to include "Solitary Tree" with a link to your blog (if it would be ok to use it…as I recall your email gave instructions for use but I did not keep the email). I tried to upload it to my post and Blogger kept going nuts then finally rejected it. Hmmmm, I wondered. So I went to the source doc on my desktop and you wouldn't believe all the crazy codes that filled pages….no image at all. I thought I would email it to you to see the corrupted file, but reconsidered thinking it probably isn't something to pass on. I don't think your original send was corrupted because I looked at the image several times after downloading it. But I have had trouble this week with my Outlook program, and I believe it is related to that file.
If you don't mind I would love to have it to download again — that is, if it is alright to post. I won't worry about the post about the pine tree until I hear from you. email@example.com
Many thanks – and sorry for the trouble.
- http://nakedpastor.com nakedpastor
Lydia: Here's a similar painting: http://www.nakedpastor.com/2010/08/06/freebie-friday-solitary-tree/
you could link to that post. or i could send you a small image of the one i sent out last week via email and you can just link to nakedpastor.
- faithlessinfatima
Dogma and Dogpa-w
- http://www.lelightclub.com Louise la francofun!
@ faithlessinfatima : doggone, this hits the funny bone!


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Yuengling is my go to cheap beer. Its nice that I van find it on tap anywhere I go, but really I prefers the snobby stuff.
The 22 looks fantastic man. Wish I would have bought a Garand when prices were sane...there's an auto ordnance M1 carbine at the local shop tempting me. There's also a M1A but thats way out of my price realm.


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The best places to stay in four price ranges: budget ($), moderate ($$), expensive ($$$), and luxury ($$$$)
Circus Hostel Weinbergsweg
Super-central, upscale hostel in historical building; sunny, spacious dorms and private rooms with private bath, plus three fully furnished rooftop apartments with kitchens; street-level café with Wi-Fi and basement bar; 71 rooms. Weinbergsweg 1a, Mitte; tel. 49 30 2839 1433. www.circus-berlin.de
Hallesches Ufer, Meininger City Hostels
Well-run, modern hostel with amenities more typical of a basic hotel; 71 rooms (dorms and private rooms), all with TV and private bath; rates include bed linen and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet in a sunny room with city views. Hallesches Ufer 30, Kreuzberg; tel. 49 30 6663 6100, toll-free 0800 634 6464. www.meininger-hostels.de
Arte Luise Kunsthotel
"Great quality for very little money; the courtyard rooms are quieter."—Tomo Mirko Pavlovic, playwright and travel editor, Sonntag Aktuell newspaper. Historic building with 50 unique artist-designed rooms, from surrealist "Tribute to Edward Hopper" to boudoir-red "Cabaret;" some share baths; close to Reichstag and Unter den Linden. Luisenstrasse 19, Mitte; tel. 49 30 284 480. www.luise-berlin.com
Hotel 26 Berlin
"Non-smoking rooms with plenty of eco-friendly touches like additive-free soaps, specially filtered water, and anti-allergenic bedding."—Jeremy Gray, co-author, National Geographic Traveler: Berlin. Twenty contemporary, clean, cheerful if simple rooms on quiet side street in trendy, student-flavored quarter; organic breakfast with freshly pressed juices; sun terrace for relaxing. Grünberger Strasse 26, Friedrichshain; tel. 49 30 2977 780. www.hotel26-berlin.de
Hotel Art Nouveau
Delightful bed-and-breakfast in historic building in quiet residential quarter; run by affable, English-speaking couple; three apartments and 22 sunny, colorful rooms with hand-picked designer furnishings; honor bar; free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee. Leibnizstrasse 59, Charlottenburg; tel. 49 30 327 7440. www.hotelartnouveau.de
Hotel Askanischer Hof
Retro charmer oozing genuine 1920s glamour yet right on main shopping street; no two rooms are alike but most have antiques, lace curtains, and glass chandeliers; often used for fashion photo shoots; Wi-Fi and cable TV included; 16 rooms. Kurfürstendamm 53, Charlottenburg; tel. 49 30 881 8033. www.askanischer-hof.de
Hotel Honigmond
A small oasis of comfort and style on a quiet street in central district; historic charm and idyllic garden; 40 carefully choreographed rooms with ornate stucco ceilings and elegant country-style furniture; lavish breakfast. Tieckstrasse 12, Mitte; tel. 49 30 284 4550. www.honigmond-berlin.de
Arcotel Velvet Berlin
Edgy designer hotel dressed in bold black, red, and white; on central entertainment strip and close to sights and trendy shops; 85 good-size rooms with high-tech features such as remote-controlled black-out blinds; lavish breakfast buffet. Oranienburger Strasse 52, Mitte; tel. 49 30 278 7530. www.arcotel.at
Concorde Hotel
"A homey and comfortable architectural icon with French flair; designed by Jan Kleihues."—Ulrike Wiebrecht, Berlin-based food and travel writer. Big-city hotel with boutique sensibilities; uncluttered, elegant, and accented with quality prints by German artists; top-notch telecom devices; 311 rooms. Augsburger Strasse 41, Charlottenburg; tel. 49 30 800 9990. berlin.concorde-hotels.com/en/
Hotel Riehmers Hofgarten
"Listed among Berlin's 100 most important buildings and urban settings."—Henrik Tidefjärd, owner, Berlinagenten custom tours and travel services. Elegant courtyard estate built for Prussian army officers; close to trendy eating and shopping; quiet, 23 classy rooms with soaring ornamented ceilings and designer furnishings. Yorckstraße 83a, Kreuzberg; tel. 49 30 7809 9270. www.riehmershofgarten.com
Louisa's Place
Personalized service is king at this discreet, all-suite property with residential character; 47 classically furnished suites with DVD player and DSL; indoor pool set against a mural of the palace of Sanssouci. Kurfürstendamm 160, Charlottenburg; tel. 49 30 631 030. www.louisas-place.de
Mandala Suites
"A discreet and luxurious hideaway with a maximum of perks and a minimum of fuss."—Jeremy Gray. Stylish retreat on ritzy shopping artery; 163 smoke-free suites from 430 to 1,400 square feet (40 to 130 square meters) with kitchen, marble bath, and walk-in closet; eighthfloor breakfast lounge. Friedrichstrasse 185-190, Mitte; tel. 49 30 2029 2920. www.themandala.de.
Hotel InterContinental Berlin
"A listed architectural landmark known to Berliners as the 'checkerboard' because of its black-and-white facade."—Jay Brunhouse, author, Maverick Guide to Berlin. 584 rooms and suites near the zoo, Tiergarten park, and excellent shopping; lavish breakfast buffet and luxurious spa with pool, sauna, and Turkish hammam. Budapester Strasse 2, Charlottenburg; tel. 49 30 260 20. www.berlin.intercontinental.com
Hotel de Rome
"Perfect fusion between classical, historic flair and a contemporary, exclusive mystique."—Henrik Tidefjärd. Ultimate luxury in former bank headquarters; 60-foot (20-meter) swimming pool in former underground vault; bold, contemporary decor by Tommaso Ziffer; next to opera house and just off Unter den Linden; 146 rooms. Behrenstraße 37, Mitte; tel. 49 30 460 6090. www.hotelderome.com
Mövenpick Hotel Berlin
"Startling bathtubs by zany designer Philippe Starck in the rooms and Siemens artifacts in the hallways."—Jay Brunhouse. Boldly designed business hotel with boutique flair in converted industrial space; courtyard restaurant, lively bar, 243 spacious rooms; steps from Potsdamer Platz. Schöneberger Strasse 3, Mitte; tel. 49 30 230 060. www.moevenpick-berlin.com
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I can't believe no one's talking about the Motor Trend comparison between the Cruze TD, Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI. After all the blah, blah, blah...they rated the Cruze last because of it's lack of interior space. The winner was the Jetta TDI because of it's pricing (they tested it with no options at $23K compared to the Cruze at base price). Also intimated that the VW was better on fuel mileage and faster in acceleration. They mentioned that the Cruze exceded the EPA rating, but didn't say by how much...I wonder why?
Also, gave no credit for the Cruze's 100K mile drivetrain warranty or upgraded interior (leather vs vinyl) or far superior brakes.
Chevy and maybe all of GM rarely get good ratings on comparisons by Motor Trend. They also hit the Cruze hard on it's depreciation rating...duh, it's only been out for a few months, how can they rate it on depreciation...I bet there aren't ten used TD Cruzes on car lots nation wide...lol.
Anyway, read the biased article in the December Motor Trend.