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Ok so I'll start from the beginning.
Had to-term twins via c-section (both breach and history of Postpartum hemorrhage made c-section the safest route for us). C-section went well, I hemorrhaged in the recovery room. It was managed with deep uterus massage (constant for about 3 hours) and then we were out of the woods.
Milk was delayed about 6 days. We did SNS in the hospital with doner milk, but coupled with both babies being tongue thrusters and my breasts being really soft and malleable they consistently pushed my nipple out of their mouths. This made for a very very sore me (eg toe curling, screaming into a pillow, trying desperately not to squeeze babies, pain) I should qualify this pain statement with the fact that I am highly HIGHLY tolerant of pain (2 natural child births, of meds 2 days after my c-section, gotten back on horses with pulled hamstring, hyperextended knee and shown in a horse show and won).
So when we got home with the babies I turned to pumping which was marginally less painful than breastfeeding (once the cracked and bloody nipples healed that is) and bottle feeding the breast milk to the babies. From the beginning the supply hasn't been great. I've consistently produced about half of what they eat so I've been working diligently to up my supply. the pain that I experienced never really went away but it was tolerable'ish.
Babies are now almost 8 weeks and after this last pumping session about 4 hours ago I'm in severe pain! breast tissue is painful to a light touch (and just painful sitting here) can't even put any pressure on my nipple at all. my whole right breast is screaming in pain and the left is mostly normal, I think that one is pain because the pain from my right is transferring.
I really don't know what this is or what to do. I've had Mastisis with a previous pregnancy (we fed through it and cleared it up just fine) and this doesn't feel anything like it, I don't have any redness or swelling (though my breasts are starting to become engorged because I can't bear to pump!) I'm not running a temp
Any advice would be so very very appreciated
Daughters 10, 8, 7weeks & 7weeks
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The Oakland Press (http://www.theoaklandpress.com)
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
The superintendent of Armada Area Schools said Wednesday he is troubled and surprised by the alleged behavior of a teacher accused of engaging in sex acts with a seventh-grade student.
"The allegations are disturbing," Superintendent Michael Musary said Wednesday when reached for comment about the charges against Robert Yaek, who resigned last month following claims by a 13-year-old girl attending Armada Middle School where Yaek taught.
"I'm pleased that the legal process is working. If our former teacher were guilty of these crimes, it would be very disappointing, to say the least," the district's top administrator said.
Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith announced Wednesday he has authorized a warrant charging Yaek, 26, with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which involves sexual penetration and is punishable by up to life in prison. He also faces two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and one count each of possession of child sexually abusive material and distributing sexually explicit material to children.
Police and county prosecutors say Yaek engaged in a series of sexual encounters with the 13-year-old girl between February and May of this year, including inside a closet adjacent to his classroom and at a rented house in Armada. Officials say he also sent a number of explicit photos of himself to the student's cellphone.
"Parents entrust their children to the care of teachers. We place our children's lives in their hands every day," Smith said.
"This man's actions are an outrageous breach of that sacred trust. He must account for that breach under the law."
Yaek, of Richmond Township, is expected to be arraigned later this week in 42-1 District Court, Romeo. Court Administrator Sandy Kegler said Wednesday a hearing date has not been scheduled.
A phone message seeking comment from Yaek for this report was not returned.
Musary said that after the teenager made the allegations on May 13, Yaek was "swiftly and promptly" removed from the classroom and his district-owned computer was confiscated. Armada Police Chief Howard Smith said recently that an allegation of "inappropriate relations" against the accused science teacher was made May 13, the same day Yaek last worked in the classroom. Smith confirmed school officials promptly removed Yaek from the classroom and called police.
On May 15, Yaek submitted his letter of resignation in person to Musary, who also serves as the district's human resources director.
Yaek was hired by the Armada Area Schools district in October 2011. According to his teacher page on weebly.com, Yaek taught eighth-grade math and science classes, and also taught science to seventh-graders this year and during the 2012-13 school year. He also offered tutoring by appointment.
A graduate of Central Michigan University, he completed his student teaching at nearby Memphis Middle School in St. Clair County.
The Armada school district's website shows Yaek also was an assistant coach on the eighth grade football team.
Musary said Yaek had an unblemished personnel record and was highly respected by co-workers.
"He went over and above to help our students academically. We was well-liked by the students and did a fantastic job," the superintendent said.
"He didn't fit a profile for something like this."
Musary also pointed out: "Mr. Yaek is still due his process in court and has not been found guilty."
Musary, who sent a letter to middle school parents on May 16 dispelling false rumors, updated parents in a letter on Wednesday.
"I can now inform you that the district was notified of several of the allegations and we acted swiftly and precisely to remove Mr. Yaek from the school district and two days later he resigned," the superintendent wrote. "At this point in time, it is now a legal matter, and we are respecting the legal process."
Musary also recommended that any student who needs counseling to seek it.
He told The Macomb Daily that he also intends to provide an update to employees who work at the middle school.
Armada police handled the investigation with assistance from Michigan State Police, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office and the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Macomb Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said recently that "some evidence" had been turned over to the Macomb Area Computer Enforcement team for analysis.

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|2007-12-29, 03:02
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The way Graham was described to be with honor and valor, I can only half agree. If it was really the case that he seeks out to be a hero with the limelight placed upon him, then I can see a bit of valor, but nothing honorable about that. In fact, if that was the case, he would seem more conceited than honorable. Of course, I'm not sure what his true take in the entire situation is. From what I can tell, he, like everyone else, feels that Celestial Being is a hypocritical group. I also get the impression that he seems more interested in seeing what it's like to be in a Gundam, considering I recall him considering the Gundam to be "a piece of art." What would he do with it if he does get his hands in a Gundam? I don't know. In a realistic sense, he may have not thought about it thoroughly to the end, and just focusing upon the difficult task of obtaining one.
I'd also have to agree with Revolutionist about Marina. We can easily make ourselves think that with the situation we're currently watching in the anime, we can do better. That makes sense, though it's a bit short-sighted. Not everyone in her country follows and believes in her. In fact, just like in the Middle East, there are a few groups that are extremely opposed to her and the parliament. It's already an unstable situation with the fact that her attempts to make peace with the opposing groups while trying to better her country for her people isn't working at all. She looks either like a traitor or a failure in their eyes. Then, if she were to show even the slightest amount of force to quell them, that would simply provoke them further. Then we have Ali do just that, causing a coup de tat to occur. Something that's outside of her control. As the audience, what would you do in her place? With that much pressure, I'd come close to breaking like her. I wouldn't cry, but I'd be just as upset as well as think that I've failed my position. So, in comparison to Relena, she lacked the spine to handle the situation at hand, but she didn't easily shrivel up in a ball or "escape the nation," which puts her in greater risk for her life. Dumb? If you care more about your life than doing what you can for your people.
And... yes. hime is princess, which possibly means she has not been crowned yet.
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|2007-12-29, 04:24
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I'm actually hoping Marina would become the strong Queen that Azadistan needs, so yes, I agree with Revolutionist. As if today's headlines aren't any indication (Bhutto's assassination), it's something that is also happening in Gundam 00...Conservatives who do not want any foreign intervention to happen could kill off Marina, and in this case, Ali kidnapping Rasa has sent Conservatives on a hunting spree for those who are merely doing all that for the improvement of lives for all of Azadistan, giving them enough reason to believe that they have to kill off the regime allowing for "heathen" invasion to take place...Ali really made sure that the act was seemingly done by Marina and her supporters, which could become even more critical if Rasa was in any way harmed or killed.
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AFAIK people only assumed that Kurjis referred to Kurdistan from a Gunota post, whereas in actuality, Kurjis Republic (クルジス共和国) Kurdistan (クルディスタン) have different katakana. Probably a pointed reference similar to Talibia or Moralia, but I doubt that Kurdis/Kurdish Republic is meant to be the correct romanization.
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I disagreeeeeee! She hasn't really achieved much in my opinion, but help worsen the situation. As Leader, figurehead or not, She should have been aware of the people's feelings regardless. In a place known for extreme fanatisims, and violence she can't just make outragoues decisions even if they benefit the country.
She had to have known that a civil war was possible, with or without Ali's intervention. She chose to allow outsiders into her country, or should i say her peoples country? I find it hard to believe that she didn't expect people to be in an uproar no matter how silly their beliefs maybe. How can you rule over people when you don't seem to sympathize with them, and I'm not referring to her followers, but the other divided factions with in the nation.
What's good for the geese isn't always good for the gander, so in other words, the decisions she thought was best, clearly wasn't best for the people, which is why their is a civil war.
Of course she could become strong, and blow Relena out of the water. We'll see though.
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Hmm so maybe I'm confusing myself with official statements and 2nd hand info on that one... still, Kurdish and Kurdistan seems to be the majority agreement on the romanization of the thing from what I can tell (certainly the subbers seem to agree). Certainly they have no problem using real life organizations like the Tamil Tigers, the Real IRA and locations like Ceylon Island (aka former Sri Lanka). Wouldn't be a stretch for them to use the actual Kurdistan tag instead of a made-up name, like Azadistan, especially considering the current situation regarding said ethnicity.
As for pullung punches, was referring more to the naming scheme and sense, which seem to be pretty consistent so far (though I wonder when people on other boards take offense to names like "Rasul"/"Ras-Al" etc.)
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Quite frankly, with the stagnant economy, her country was bound to collapse without foreign aid, in my opinion.
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There's a reason why Ali kidnapped Rasa.
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I agree that they are using real world situations to depict the problems that are addressed in 00. As I mentioned, I believe Krugis is supposed to depict the Kurds in the middle east.
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This episode was a little above average imo, while the rest of the episodes were below average, but I guess I expected too much. Imo: Wing>Seed>Destiny>00.
The characters have far less detail than any of the aforementioned series and they really need to stop using Celestial Being so MUCH.
It's like Al Quida[or however you spell it] keeps on saying Al Quida this, Al Quida that.
But that's kinda off topic.
I liked the fact that someone can actually stand up to a gundam now, before this 00 was about elephants[pun intended] vs ants.
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Now you say that the other factions HAVE to offer an alternative, in reality they don't have to offer a darn thing. This civil war was thier repsonse to this offer. Even with this new economic addition, her country could still collapse, especially without a stable government, which Azadistan, doesn't seem to have. Considering it was so easy for Ali to instigate the Civil war.
Soldier of Darkness I'm aware of why Rasa was captured, but that doesn't change the situation much. Even he wasn't for Marina.
|2007-12-30, 22:46
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Marina being naive I'll give you that, which is why she was surprised that Rasa would join the other side. However, in order to save the country she needs to, as Rasa HIMSELF noted and TOLD her himself, make changes that many would not like. He admitted he didn't like change but knew that it was necessary.
Rasa was what was keeping the extremists from going all jihad. The only reason she MADE it that far(Such as requesting aid from the UN) was because of him keeping those guys on a leash. He did it for Marina.
"In order to keep those opposed to you from taking up arms, someone (me) must emphasize with them"
This is why Ali kidnapped him. Without Rasa there to keep the extremists in check, the whole country will fall into chaos. This is what he noted himself and why CB is high priotizing his rescue.
I myself hate and despise Mac's but I use them because they are a necessity for my work so I deal with it myself.
|2007-12-31, 00:11
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@ SoldierOfDarkness
I think Rasa said "empathize" not "emphasize"...?
@ Crusader
Marina and her supporters do have an alternative, it's just that Conservatives didn't want any of it as it goes against what they believe. The civil war that has erupted was a direct consequence of these actions (the UN solar plant engineers in Azadistan soil), and it's not just because they don't believe Marina...it's a part of it, I guess, but Conservatives could actually be taking up arms against invasion of their sovereignty or something, or just fighting off another chance of a foreign "invasion" to take control of their lives. Well, it must not be as noble as maintaining sovereignty or anything, they're more likely fighting foreign intervention because they don't want somebody to interfere with their traditions. This is my take on it.
SoldierOfDarkness has actually put up the major reason why the Conservatives want to challenge Marina...some people do not actually like change, and Rasa is there to make sure they won't do anything rash.
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I'll go so far to say that Rasa kidnapping should have been expected as well, or at least something similar. since these events are taking place in our time line, then Ulitmately it should be no suprise. I mean political asissinations, and Al-Qieda esque methods shouldn't come as a suprise.
She should have had some contengiencies in place, and she didn't. To me, this proves that she really doesn't know her country, or better to say she is disillusioned with her country and what goes on over there. How can aleader not know thier country or thier countries history for that matter? I just seems that she doesn't have a clue.
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The Rogue Crew by Brian Jacques Read by: Anna/Central Teen Room
This is the final story in the Redwall series. It chronicles a group of hares, shrews, sea otters and a few hedgehogs, as they race against time to reach Redwall Abby before the murderous vermin crew of the ship, Greenshroud. The ship and her wearat captain, Razzid, once thought to be defeated by fire, have returned, bigger and better than before. Now, the ship not only sails the seas, it has wheels that allow it to sail on land as well! Will the warrior hares from Salamandastron and the mighty sea otters of the High North Coast reach the Abby in time to save the good woodland creatures who live there? Or will more vermin along the way keep them from reaching their goal and their friends?
I started reading this series nineteen years ago. Yes. You read that correctly. Nineteen years. The first book in the series, Redwall, was originally published in 1987, though I didn't find it until a few years after that. The Rogue Crew (book #22) was first published in 2011. So you can see just how long this series has been going on. If it weren't for the death of the author, Brian Jacques (pronounced Jakes), this series would still be going on. This will always be one of my favorite series, and Brian Jacques will always be one of my favorite authors. Though he lived in Liverpool, England, I was lucky enough to get to meet him on three separate occasions and I can say he was an amazing person to listen to. His voice was as rich and deep as his stories. Did you know Redwall got started as a story for blind children? Jacques delivered milk to a blind school and wrote Redwall for them, making his style of writing as descriptive as possible so the children could see everything in their imaginations. A former teacher of his eventually showed Redwall to a publisher without telling Jacques, and as they say, the rest is history.
Because of his descriptive style, his work makes me feel like I'm in an adventure with all these different creatures who are kind, caring, tough, warrior-like, evil, mean, innocent, whatever words you can use to describe people, you can use to describe these creatures. I really do feel like I'm there, in the midst of a battle, or enjoying a huge feast on a beautiful summer evening. Though, one thing I adore about these books that tends to be a deal breaker for other readers, is the fact that each type of animal has its own way of speaking and Jacques uses that throughout all of the dialog. I see it as a fun time to learn how to speak like a mole or a hare. Others, find it distracting. If that is something that bothers you, this might not be the book for you. If it doesn't, I urge you to check it out. I can't recommend these books highly enough, and I'm very sad to have finally reached the end. A note about the order of the books: Each book is its own story with its own set of characters. If you're new to the series, you should start with either Redwall or Mossflower. Redwall was the first book published and Mossflower is the prequel. After that, you can read them in any order you like. I admit, they might get tiring after awhile if you attempt to read all 22 in a row, but take a long break and come back to them and you'll remember why you enjoyed them so much when you first picked them up. To me, these are timeless classics set in their own fantasy world. Thirty, fifty, even perhaps one hundred years from now, I imagine they'll still be readable and enjoyable by many and I hope they're never forgotten by readers of all ages.


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Stop the hunger horror tour
Debt relief is good, but means little to a child who is starving right now, warns WFP Executive Director James Morris in an article which has appeared in The Guardian (UK), Daily Yomiuri (Japan), Kristeligt Dagblad (Denmark) and Tribune de Geneve (Switzerland).
London, 27 July 2005 - Debt relief is good, but means little to a child who is starving right now, warns WFP Executive Director James Morris in an article which has appeared in The Guardian (UK), Daily Yomiuri (Japan), Kristeligt Dagblad (Denmark) and Tribune de Geneve (Switzerland).
A gruesome show has been on a non-stop African tour for far too long. In the past five decades there have been memorable dates in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and across a swath of southern Africa. Today, the stage is set in Niger. The cameras are rolling again and the familiar players are in the spotlight.
The poster children that tug at our heartstrings are all there, wide-eyed and ribbed with pain, their skulls grotesquely out of proportion to their withered bodies. Their skin hangs loose on feeble bones and many feed through tubes taped to their faces. They are gathered to play out their final days on a well-worn set that many may never leave.
Niger is not an island of desperation in Africa, it is part of a sea of problems across the continent.While the images are arresting, words of warning about their plight appear to have lost their value.James Morris, WFP Executive Director
Distress signals about Niger, stretching back as far as November last year, went unheeded; but the television reports first transmitted by the BBC have struck a nerve. The mute images of pain have now reached out from our television sets with skeletal hands, invading our lives and shaming us to act.
At the World Food Programme (WFP), we are confronted with this misery of hunger every day. Niger is not an island of desperation in Africa, it is part of a sea of problems across the continent. In neighbouring countries such as Mauritania and Mali it is possible to find equally malnourished children whose lives have also been blighted by the combination of the worst locust invasion in 15 years and a devastating drought.
The horrible irony for these countries is that they are at peace, not at war. They are not ruled by tyrants, or being fought over for valuable natural resources. Their single misfortune is to be afflicted by a grinding poverty unseen by the outside world.
We have warned for months about the problems in Mauritania and Mali, as with Niger, but the world can only cope with so much misery and the TV cameras' random gaze has yet to fall on these struggling nations. If one lesson was learned from Ethiopia's disastrous famine in the 1980s, it was that the world should listen to the early warnings and respond promptly.
A slow response is costly not just in terms of lives, but in terms of the amount needed to rebuild the livelihoods of the afflicted. In Niger, communities have been forced to sell off their precious herds of cattle.
Perhaps now is the time to repeat our warnings about other growing crises that have been ignored. In the Bhar-el-Ghazal region of southern Sudan, where up to 70,000 people died in 1998, there are again worrying signs of severe food shortages. In southern Africa, where drought and HIV infection are working in a deadly combination, we estimate that 7-10 million people could need food aid by the end of the year. Ethiopia and Eritrea are also under threat.
As with Niger, the relief operations in these areas have not received the necessary funding. Nobody should be shocked if, in a few months' time, journalists feel inclined to point their cameras towards Sudan and southern Africa and expose once again what Sir Bob Geldof has called the pornography of African poverty.
Britain has done Africa a huge favour in its push to relieve the burden of debt. But debt relief means very little to a starving child who needs food now. We must not forget the millions in Africa who are so poor and so dispossessed that their immediate survival is already beyond these noble interventions. Britain responded quickly to Niger's problems, but most other donor nations did not.
That the crisis in Niger was emerging at the time the popstars took to the stage at Live 8 and the politicians began gathering in Gleneagles demonstrates that Africa's problems are more than just developmental. Whatever we do, we need a "food first" policy that ensures better nutrition for the poorest African families. Without it, they can hardly hope to take advantage of debt relief and development aid.
In Niger, the aid is now flooding in, but the fact that the world can be moved only by graphic images of suffering is nothing to celebrate. Many of the children who featured in the news reports are already beyond help.
The time has come to set our sights higher. There are more creeping emergencies in Africa that have the potential to become as dire as that in Niger. If humanitarian agencies warn of impending problems, then action must follow immediately.
It is not acceptable to wait for another grotesque parade of starving children before governments are moved to help. This show has toured Africa for too long. Let us work together to ensure that Niger is the final curtain call.


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The R's are currently bottom of the league with 15 points from 23 games, while Roberto Mancini's team trail leaders Manchester United by five points ahead of the clash at Loftus Road.
However, despite his side's precarious position, Redknapp does not envy Mancini's job of having to keep so many star players in check - and reveals he is glad he didn't sign Mario Balotelli while he was managing Tottenham.
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"Hardly a week goes by without some story emerging how this or that manager is being lined up to take over from Mancini in the summer.
"But he deserves a medal for the way he has coped with some of the egos he's got in that dressing room. I don't think I'd have the patience to put up with them."
Redknapp was interested in signing Balotelli while at White Hart Lane, but is relieved he didn't try to push a deal through considering the striker's tumultuous time in England so far.
"If all that nonsense with Carlos Tevez wasn't bad enough last season, he's now got Mario Balotelli sitting on the bench most weeks with a face like thunder," he added.
"There's nothing that winds me up more than having footballers moping about the place looking like they're not enjoying themselves. Whenever I've had a player acting like that I've looked to get them out of the club as quickly as possible.
"But that's easier said than done with Balotelli because City paid £22 million [€25m) to sign him from Inter and he's probably on a massive contract that he's not just going to tear up.
"I once tried to sign him for Spurs before he went to City. I spoke with his brother and had a meeting with his agent after he'd had a fall-out with Jose Mourinho at Inter. And that's when I thought: 'If Jose can't handle him, what chance have I got?'"
However, Redknapp thinks egos are a necessary evil in having such a talented team, and still thinks City can push rivals United all the way for the title.
"When you sign as many world-class superstars as City have done, you have to put up with the egos," he continued. "And Mancini deserves a lot of credit for the way he has done that.
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SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2012--On March 24 from 6 to 9 p.m, veteran USAF SR-71 Blackbird spyplane crew Brian Shul and Walt Watson will share their experiences at "Spy Pilot Chronicles," a Museum event that includes a private reception beneath the Museum's Blackbird, followed by a lecture and book signing. Join Shul and his long-time flight crew member Watson for this exclusive event. Tickets are $55 for Museum members, and $70 non-members.
The evening begins with a cash bar and appetizers reception beneath the Museum's unique M-21/D-21 Blackbird, where the two pilots will answer questions about the famous spyplane. Following the reception, there will be a presentation and book signing with Shul and Watson in the Museum's theater. Shul has been delivering his programs to full houses at the Museum for 20 years; this program with Watson - the only African American to qualify as a crewmember in the Blackbird, and the subject of many of Shul's stories - is entirely new, and not to be missed.
The event also marks the 20th anniversary of Shul's "Sled Driver," the first photo/essay book to put the reader into the cockpit of the most exotic aircraft ever built-the SR-71. Shul and Watson will be signing books at the event.
Advance tickets are available online at museumtix.
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Relationships are the new currency, especially now with social media giving us another world to mine and harvest great people, in addition to meeting people in person.
Here's some quick food for thought: are you and your business all about relationships -- or all about transactions?
Working with stories in business well is all about relationships. So are you on the right track and what attitudes go along with this?
This article is a quick read and a good barometer to know if you need to up your biz relationship game.
And I love this at the end of the article: "Remember, the WE in Your Social ME-dia works. . ."
Read the full article here: http://smallbiztrends.com/2012/06/7-attitudes-make-you-relationship-centric.html
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it
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Watermelon Fest Coming Back to Wichita Falls
The second annual Watermelon Fest is coming back to Wichita Falls on July 27. It's hosted by Downtown Wichita Falls Development and the Charlie Thornberry Farmers Market Association. The event will take place from 8:00am – 1:00pm at the Downtown Farmers Market (8th & Ohio), and they have lots of fun events planned for the day.
Here's what you can expect when you arrive:
8:00am – 10:00 Sidewalk Chalk Contest
Think you have what it takes to draw space ships, puppy dogs, flowers, or a watermelon patch? Let your creative juices flow by taking to the sidewalk and creating something fun! In order to be considered for the contest you need to be there by 8:00am, so start thinking now about what you want to draw and arrive early!
11:00 Seed Spitting Contest
Watermelons are delicious, but we've all had to deal with those pesky seeds. Your mom always told you not to spit, and this is your chance to not only do it, but show that you can do it better than anyone else! Just try not to laugh at the person standing next to you, it might ruin your game.
12:00 Pie Eating Contest
Be sure to save some room for all that pie you're going to eat! This contest is not only fun to participate in, it's a lot of fun to watch! Contestants will getting down and dirty in the hopes of taking that top award.
1:00 Awards
Yup, if you're participating in these events, they're going to reward you for it!
Watermelon Fest is free to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. They'll have treats for the kiddos and all the watermelon you can eat (while supplies last). The Farmers Market will also be open and selling fresh, locally grown produce. Support your local growers and get tasty stuff to take home!
If you'd like more information, contact the Downtown Wichita Falls Development office at 940-322-4525 or visit them online.


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VISITORS will have a chance to peek behind the scenes at Flagstaff Hill as part of a summer tour series.
Each Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening over the summer months the doors to the village will be opened for tours that will explore varying themes and highlight the work that usually goes unseen.
Warrnambool City Council's tourism services manager Peter Abbott said the idea to make use of the twilight hours between the village closing and the Shipwrecked sound and light show at 9pm came from the village staff.
"We have done behind- the-scenes tours in the past which were very successful," Mr Abbott said.
"It gives people a chance to get a different perspective and shows that it isn't just a tourist attraction — it is actually Victoria's largest maritime museum, housing the largest collection of maritime and shipwreck artefacts in the state."
He said the tours would have a different theme each night and give visitors access to areas such as the historic book collection and conservation area, where staff preserve the extensive collection.
"The Lady Bay lighthouses will feature and other tours will cover areas including what life was like on board ships in the Victorian era, and myths about the high seas," he said.
Mr Abbott said the tours were part of a huge summer program at Flagstaff Hill.
"It's probably the biggest program we have ever had," he said. "And it fits in well with the city council's summer program as well."
Council-backed activities include the Invasion exhibition at Warrnambool Art Gallery, a school holidays program, Wednesdays on the Wharf at Flagstaff Hill, Arts on the Grass at the Civic Green, Funtastic Fridays and Super Sundays at AquaZone, tours to Middle Island, the annual New Year's Eve on the Hill fireworks spectacular and Australia Day at the Gardens.
Tours leave Flagstaff Hill reception at 6pm and 7pm every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from December 30. Cost is $6.50 per person with under-fives and members free.


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My cell phone was ringing. The clock read 1:30 a.m. with caller ID telling me it was the nursing home. I prepared for the worst and hoped for the best.
My cell phone was ringing. The clock read 1:30 a.m. with caller ID telling me it was the nursing home. I prepared for the worst and hoped for the best.
Dad fell out of bed and busted his head up pretty good. I met the ambulance at the hospital as we settled in for a wait in the emergency room.
Lying there with his head wrapped in blood-soaked bandages, he looked so vulnerable and scared. Although he can't always connect the dots to what role I play in his life, it was obvious he was glad to see a familiar face in the midst of being in a strange place in the middle of the night.
For the next five hours I'd remind him every few minutes where we were, why we were here and that soon he would be stitched up and we'd get to go home.
He'd drift in and out of sleep, it was the middle of the night after all, and I'd wonder if, in his dreams, he could remember life before dementia. Could he be dreaming of our days sitting in his back yard, enjoying small talk while watching the birds? Or the nearly 60 years of marriage to mom, his four kids and grandchildren?
Every so often something would startle him awake and the blood pressure readings would signal his internal fear of not knowing what was going on. I'd pat his leg so he would see me sitting there. He would instantly calm down and we'd go through the routine of 20 questions until he'd fall back asleep.
Even though it's hard to deal with the fact he can't acknowledge I'm his daughter, I can't imagine not being by his side. It made me sad to think of how anxious he would be if he were in this room, all by himself, and not have me there to remember for him.
I worry if Dad is truly happy in his new home, although it's times like these, I can reassure myself I did the right thing by moving him.
I often refer back to an article a reader once sent me about people with dementia and their state of mind.
I just hope it's true. It said that even though they've lost their memory, they are happy within the world of that moment.
I want to be happy for him, as the majority of time he seems content. If only I could have just a few minutes of coherent time with him, so I could ask the questions that keep me awake at night.
"Do you forgive me for breaking my promise to keep you in your own home?" "Do you remember the years I took care of you?" "Do you get enough to eat?" "Does anything hurt?" "Do you need side rails on your bed?"
I got him back to the nursing home just in time for breakfast. As I rolled him up to the table, he was smiling and waving to his friends, obviously happy to be back in the comfort of his home.
I suppose that's the only answer I really need.
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When I was a teen I bought what I think was a Traxxas Eagle around 1992. (or maybe a Blue Eagle? How can I tell the difference?) My brother, dad, and I all had RC cars and over the years we'll all get them out on occasion and have a great time. Several years ago though, my Eagle broke a part on its front end.
I'm getting my 10 year old son a Tamiya Grasshopper for his birthday at the end of this month and I wanted to get my Eagle back up and running. However I'm having a real hard time finding the part I need.
It doesn't help that I've forgotten everything I learned about RC 20 years ago. I don't even know the name of the part. Maybe the steering block?
Anyway, in an effort to explain the part, here are a couple pics. These are not my truck. It's a pic of a Blue Eagle I found elsewhere, but I've drawn some arrows to show you the part.
It's just the main block that attaches to the chassis. The pin that goes through this block now pulls out because the plastic of the main block snapped open. So as soon as I start driving it, the pin just yanks right out.
I've included a crude drawing here too.
And if this part is not sold any more, can I replace the whole front end somehow? Thanks for any help!
Here's a part I found on Ebay that looks like the part I need, but it's for a different truck. I guess it's called the bulkhead.
Ok, now that I figured out what it's called, I have found 1 on ebay but there will be a 5 day bidding process...ugh. Any other suggestions would be great. Know any online shops that sell this sort of part or is there a way to make another part work?
Its Traxxas part #1630 Traxxas parts list calls it "suspension arm bracket"
But yes commonly referred to as a bulkhead. I have a used one in white but its on a Hawk chassis I was trying to sell. If you dont wanna wait for the bidding, shoot me a PM maybe we can work something out.
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Here's the bulkhead you need. Unfortunately, it comes with a bunch of other parts and some, if not all of them won't fit your truck. But it is the correct bulkhead.
I will take a look and see if I have any more of them laying around. I sold a good majority of my vintage stuff in the past six months, but I thought I saw one of those bulks somewhere.
It is possible to use the first one you linked to also. That's the newer bulkhead that fits the Rustler, Slash, Bandit and all those 2wd models. Someone posted a thread on how to do the mod, but it was years ago and I'll have to see if I can find it.
Whatever you decide to do, do yourself a big favor and make a hinge pin brace. That will be 99% effective at keeping this problem from happening again.
Here's the thread with the Rustler bulkhead mounted to the Blue Eagle:
Thought there was more detail as to the install process, but I couldn't find any.
As for whether you have an Eagle or Blue Eagle, the most obvious thing would be the blue shocks and motor plate/guard on the Blue Eagle versus the gold shocks and black motor guard on the original Eagle. The Blue Eagle also has a steering rack (bellcranks) where the Eagle had straight steering links mounted directly to the servo. The Blue Eagle also has the 3-gear Magnum transmission with slipper clutch and the Eagle has the older trans like the Bullet.
I know an eBay seller that has a new one, but he's these days out due to the holiday... I'll send you the link for his eBay store tonight...
He Who Dies With the Most Toys Wins.
Peace and Professionalism.....Kabunga signing off!
Is that my Blue Eagle LS in the pics.....looks good
As far as the bulkhead goes I have an extra one I would be willing to sell you, if any of the other options mentioned above do not work out.
You guys are awesome, thanks so much for all the info! By the time I finished posting I had bid on the ebay item and ordered the Rustler bulkhead anyway. So we'll see what happens with the bidding on ebay and I will probably try the Rustler bulkhead if I don't get it for some reason. Thanks for that link harry697.
Also based on your description of Eagle vs. Blue Eagle I definitely have the Blue Eagle. I was pretty sure it looked just like the one in the pics above but I wanted to be sure, and it does. At least as far as the blue shocks and motor plate go. That's good to know.
Appreciate the guys who have the part available. I'll definitely be in touch if the bidding falls through and I can't figure out the Rustler bulkhead for some reason.
@3trxvintage - It may very well be yours. I did pull it off a thread from here somewhere I believe as I was searching the forums before I posted trying to figure this out. Nice looking truck!
I'll definitely do some research on the hinge pin brace too. Would like to avoid it happening again if at all possible. Obviously not something easy to fix nowadays.
Thanks again to everyone!
how much does a eagle go for? i have one. i am thinking selling it for 65$
Take Responsibility do not text and drive.
Not trying to HJ the thread, but sent you a PM there Glow.
My previous sig conflicted with a forum policy.
Just a heads up that I did win that auction on ebay so will be expecting it soon. Will try to remember to post a couple pics!
Cool! And at a great price
Do post some pics of your Blue eagle, we all love pic's
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It's not pretty like most of the pics I've seen on the forum and the body looks like a 14 year old painted it (which I was at the time), but I'll post them.
You can also use the 2 piece bulkheads. Not sure of the part number but they bolt right onto a Blue Eagle. Also there were some of the original bulkheads made in the later black plastic. Not the best for a restoration but for a runner they would be the better choice.
Oderint Dum Metuant
Been working on my truck and was hoping I could once again tap the brain trust here. I got the bulkhead and have got it fixed. I also got a new 3000 mah battery and charger. I've run it around the yard a bit but it dies really fast. Maybe a minute of run time. Granted it hasn't run for years... Anyway, here are some questions.
1. The hinge pin brace. I've looked over the link you guys provided but I don't have the tools to cut a piece of metal to do that. Can anyone recommend a different method or a place to buy one?
2. When I plug the battery in, I hear a high pitched whining sound. I think it's coming from the speed controller. Is that normal?
3. I have an old Super Stock 34 motor. Can you guys recommend a mid-range motor or 2 that I should look at?
4. Any thoughts on what I should be looking at to figure out why the run time is so short?
Thanks again guys! I've got some pics I'm hoping to post tomorrow.
Cool,another Blue Eagle Fan! Welcome to the vintage electric forum gronendael !!
Wow,one minute of run time out of a fresh 3000 mah battery pack is terrible indeed. I was getting nearly 15 minutes out of two generic 3300 mah packs in my old E-Maxx.
But some packs seem to need to be cycled[charged and dis-charged] a few times before they really work well. What brand battery pack and charger did you pick up? I'm not a battery expert by any means but a bit more info might help us figure out what's up there.
It may also be that you have a few bearings in your bearing carriers/front rims and possibly your transmission too,that are dried out or siezed and causing excessive drag. And if your transmission/differential hasn't seen any servicing lately, it could be suffering from some seriously gummed up lubricant. Dried out old grease and dirt/dust and rust can really cause things to drag and hurt your run time and performance in a big way.
Have you lubricated the bushings in your motor since you brought the Blue Eagle out of storage? I would also check and make sure that the brushes aren't hung up in the housings too. Old motor lube and dust can cause them to bind and result in lousy performance and run time. And if left that way too long, it will burn the Comm.[the area the brushes contact inside the motor]resulting in the dreaded puff of smoke we all hate.
As for the high pitched noise from the speed controller,that definitely sounds odd. I would guess that something is shorting out in there.
I've been running an old yellow[non-water proof] Traxxas XL-5 ESC[speed controller] with a Traxxas 12 turn Titan 550 motor in my old Hawk2 for a few years now and having excellent luck with them so far. And you can find both for really decent prices here in the Marketplace or on Fleabay,etc....
A lot of people complain about the 12 turn Titan burning up too fast but with proper maintenance and gearing, mine has been trouble free since I bought it. And I'm more than happy with the performance it offers,especially on 7 cell battery packs. Then it flat out screams!
Anyways,I hope you can use some of this info to work through your current problems and get back to having fun with your Blue Eagle.
Bullet/Bullet2 / Hawk2/ Blue Eagle/E-Maxx/T-Maxx
This is great...thanks! I have a Tenergy battery as well as a Tenergy Universal Smart Charger.
And I haven't lubricated anything which I had thought about but hadn't done. I'll do that for sure. Thanks also for the motor recommendation.
Once I go through some of these things ill repost with how it's going. I've taken some pics...just need to remember to post them!
If your going to be running a brushed setup I suggest getting a Castle Sv2 and a Trinity Speedgems 19t double ruby. If you were to get that setup you would also need a programing card or PC adapter for the esc. Or you could go all in like I did.
Please note: Missing wheel has been replaced.
Oderint Dum Metuant
No problem,I'm glad to help whenever I can.
Sorry but I have no experience with Tenergy packs or chargers so I can't help you there but as I said, the pack might just need to be cycled a few times before it hits its peak, performance wise.
If you do find any seized or damaged bearings, just order up some Stampede/Rustler/Bandit 5x11mm. bearings and you'll be good to go in no time.
The same thing goes with your transmission's internal parts, you will be looking for original parts for years but Stampede,Rusty or Bandit transmission parts drop right into the Hawk2 transmission.
I've been running a Stampede Alloy Idler Gear and Diff. kit in my Hawk2 for over five years. But I had to trim almost a half inch off of the shaft of my Titan 550 motor to clear my original Hawk2 gear cover. An XL-5 Stampede,etc.. gear cover would have eliminated that issue but I didn't find out about that until a few weeks later.
Bullet/Bullet2 / Hawk2/ Blue Eagle/E-Maxx/T-Maxx
She's not pretty but here she is...and I love her
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Cool! Always nice to see a vintage runner!
I bought myself another Blue Eagle roller last week (from a member here), Pretty complete minus wheels/body. Was gonna run it, But I parted it out Just sold the rest of the parts yesterday. Sometimes I'm crazy like that, buy it, clean it up, flip it. $$.
But anyhow, good to see your using it, Looks to be in pretty decent shape really.
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Not Pretty? It looks like a million bucks compared to my Blue Eagle when I bought it.
Mine looked like someone had tied it to the back bumper of a real car and dragged it down a gravel road at forty miles per hour for a few miles. I had to replace everything but the chassis and steering to get it looking half as nice as yours.
And you've got the original body,that's awesome! Not to mention that its painted Red and I've always been a sucker for a red paint job,so you gotta know that I drool all over myself when I see a Ferrari
But I do have one more piece of advice for you. Ditch those Tamiya battery connectors as soon as possible,they build up so much heat and resistance that they are famous for welding themselves together! Its happened to me so many times that I gave up on Tamiya connectors two years ago.
Grab yourself some Traxxas High Current Connectors,they work sooo much better!!! And unlike Deans connectors they are much easier to get a grip on when you are trying to separate them.
Awww Nuts!!! I was going to PM you and ask about it a few days ago but my wife's cat distracted me and I forgot about it. Excuse me while I go shoot that darned cat!! Here kitty kitty,lol.
Of course I'm only joking!!!! She is actually a real sweetheart and the best mouser we've ever had.
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Bullet/Bullet2 / Hawk2/ Blue Eagle/E-Maxx/T-Maxx
gronendael, Is that a old Rooster ESC your runnin there?
And Hey Marv!
Long time no talk man. The B/E I bought didnt last long at all, Kept the bumper, sold the shocks to Daniel, and another dude on E-Bay bought all the rest. In one hand and out the other.... but came out on a great + for me.
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Yeah, it has been a while but I'm back for the winter. And that's good, cause I kinda missed hanging out with all you vintage RC maniacs,lol.
It was one seriously busy spring/ summer/fall this year, I don't think I got to spend more than a couple of hours running my RCs in the last eight months. Even when I wasn't working for pay, the wife had me running my buns off,literally,I've lost nearly thirty pounds since May. I am a mere shadow of my former self,lol.
But now its time to rest up a bit,work on some of my RCs and try to help out around here.
Darn it,I should have known Daniel would beat me to those shocks, he always gets all the good stuff.[insert sad smiley here,lol.]
But I'll shut up now, before we completely derail gronendael's thread.
Bullet/Bullet2 / Hawk2/ Blue Eagle/E-Maxx/T-Maxx
Yeah it is a Rooster ESC I think. It's what's making that high-pitched whining sound.
And can I just splice the Tamiya connectors with new ones? or is there more to it than that?
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Yeah well its for sure a Novak ESC and looks to be the Rooster model.
The high pitched noise is possibly coming from your motor, and not the ESC it is kinda normal. (disconnect your motor and try the throttle see if its still there)
The sound is usually caused from the ESC pulsing power to your motor at a high frequency, causing the armature to vibrate and create the sound.
I wouldn't splice on any connector, rather just cut the connector off and solder on new ones. (making sure you have enough length on both the esc and batt.) Traxxas high currents or Deans, Like marv said I too personally like the TRX ones better.
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I wanted to thank you guys again for all the help you provided. I was able to get everything up and running with a new 12 turn Titan 550 motor and I had plans to make some of the other changes recommended. Unfortunately, during my first real run outside with the truck, I pretty much broke it for good.
The first time I flipped it, the rear piece of plastic that holds the body on snapped on both sides. Within 2 minutes, the right front arm snapped in two. I hadn't even hit anything.
In its prime, I flipped it and smashed things frequently as we all do I think. It seems that the plastic parts have just become brittle over time...
I'm not sure what to do with the old girl now. Even if I fix the parts that broke, I feel like it will only continue to happen and would be a lot more trouble than it's worth. I'm now in the market for a new truck. I've looked around a bit but am having a little trouble finding kits you actually build. Everything is RTR! What's up with that?!
Anyway, can you guys recommend any Intermediate electric truck kits that are not RTR? I love Traxxas but am open to any brand really. Just want to have some fun with family. Thanks!
Here's a pic of where the damage occurred.
I had the same problem with pretty much every vintage vehicle I tried to run with white plastics. They definitely get brittle over time. BITD, I never broke a single suspension piece on my Blue Eagle. Nowadays, if you look at them wrong, they will snap.
Best bet is to replace all the white plastics with newer black pieces. I did that with my TRX-1 and it was bulletproof.
As long as the trans case and chassis are still in good shape you can make that rig as good as any Rustler.
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|2012-11-22, 06:35
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Finally Loki! I missed him.
God, the 12 keys are together so I'm expecting hell.
Arcadios is a real man, it's incredible how much he's willing to sacrifice for the sake of Eclipse. And Yukino being happy for her spirits was cute.
|2012-11-22, 06:41
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It's a bit hard for me to suspend my disbelief. I mean...you don't just walk through lava like that. That aside, it was a pretty cool scene. The rest of the chapter was just classic we are getting our asses kicked, wait for our heroic comeback next chapter. I wonder what's with the written apologies...
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Location: By the vending machine, drinking tea.
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|2012-11-22, 09:34
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Well the Princess wants Eclipse 2.0, and Arcadios sides with her. Maybe there are darker mages in the gov who have an Eclipse 1.0 plan. In that case Arcadios could have just been playing bad guy when they where around but secretly planning 2.0 with the Princess. Could be why he was worshipping Zeref on sec then planning to kill him terminator style... just thinking out loud.
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Watch as Arcadios has magma powers (ala Akainu, One Piece) or a way to easily counter the lava and this all was really just an act with no threat to him. Manly and cool as it was, I still don't believe him to be part of the good guys...
That said...it would be nice if he actually was a good guy and his previews Zeref worshiping scenes were either a cover-up OR he was actually worshiping Good Zeref. Both are unlikely imho though...
|2012-11-22, 10:02
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Yeaaaa Loki rly did turn up after all ^_^
but its kinda weird because Arcadio was first introduced as some Zeref-crazy fanboy whos supposed to be one of the antagonist of the arc but now he's the good guy... i don't really buy it. maybe because i'm too judgmental of his long nose *liar/this is an act to gain their trust*
|2012-11-22, 10:13
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Hmm... I wanna guyess that Arcadios has magic that allows him to walk through lava, but Horologium showed up to save him, which only happens when someone near Lucy is in mortal danger... and yet, no one should be able to walk through lava without their legs disintergrating near instantly, so perhaps he had some magic to protect himself, but not enough to save himself?
Either way, it was about time Lucy's spirits stepped in. With all 12 keys, this dude is going down. And judging by the way Natsu grabbed the other guy's sword/axe thing, his opponent is about to get a beat down. And such I think that all of them will, being only a minor stepping stone(Wendy can heal herself and Mira will do demon). Which means the real fights I'm looking forward to, will happen in the arena. I wanna see Minerva get her ass handed to her.
|2012-11-22, 10:35
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So, either Arcadios truly is a good guy after all, or he's just that insanely committed to getting others to do what he wants. Or both.
Also, I've had this thought for a while, but Kamika's magic sort of reminds me of Romeo and Totomaru's magic; their magic has a different property for each color:
Red = Hot
Orange/Yellow = Smelly
Green = Poisonous
Blue = Cold
Purple = Sticky
|2012-11-22, 17:16
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nice chapter. bad guys go on "offensive" and surprise heroes then counterattack time.
|2012-11-22, 18:11
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I see... so Mashima really doesn't like to kill his character... hahaha
and as expected before, Loki sneaked out and stole the key... that man is the true guardian of Lucy... xD
do the counterattack now!
|2012-11-22, 19:15
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Yea that was really one big ass ass pull imo.
I mean the guy is going to great lengths to look GAR and awesome and make his death as awesome and flashy as possible, nothing quite like going through the pearly gates on fire and he was about to achieve that then what happens....he's saved by a talking grandfather clock.....yea way to put a dampener on his style
Other than that chapter showcases the "bad guys" moves which in most cases means next chapter they get curbstomped and Natsu already started that party.
Love the girls tho, hope to see more of them in the future, especially Kamika!
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This recap covers events in the house from noon Saturday to noon Sunday, BBT.
As my shift begins, the hamsters mill about killing time before the POV competition. Most of them have spent the morning napping as they take turns getting called to the Diary Room. Brendon, Shelly, Adam, and Jeff, the only ones that are awake, are in the kitchen. Brendon's telling stories about something, and I click the mute button. When I tune back in, Rachel and Porsche have joined them, and Rachel is discussing how she and Brendon had to fight from Day 1 last year. The other guys disliked Brendon "for no reason." (*cough*)
At 12:45 BBT we get trivia and I suddenly realize, for the first time in quite a while, I'm not really nervous about who's gonna win. Brenchel's getting split up this week so whatever.
We return at 3:15 to discover that Brendon won. Shelly is first up in HOH where she tells Daniele that Brendon told her this morning he wants to stay. Daniele believes that Brendon will "fer sher" take Rachel off. As soon as Shelly leaves, Daniele tells Kalia that she's sketchy. Daniele wants Brendon OUT but laughs to Kalia that there's no way she's telling Shelly that.
It sounds like the competition was comprised of pieces from the previous competitions, and guessing times was a part of it. All I can figure out is that they had to pick the "activities" they wanted to do, and estimate how much time it would take them to do it. Jeff is beating himself up for not winning - apparently he was close to winning but did something stupid. He said he forgot Porsche was there (that's ok Jeff, most of us forget she's there too) and somehow that threw him off.
Jordan and Jeff gather in the Purple Room. They think Brendon and Rachel are acting all happy because they think they'll both be able to stay. Jordan is convinced she'll be the replacement nominee. However, it looks like Daniele has something else in mind - Shelly. Daniele and Kalia can't seem to figure out which couple Shelly is closer to. Daniele thinks putting Shelly up would be eliminating a vote for Brendon to stay, but on the other hand she'd be creating another enemy. She goes 'round and 'round and finally says she just needs to talk to Jeff and Jordan.
the look of a woman on a mission
Just when I'm thinking it could be an entertaining couple of days as Brendon and Rachel each offer to fall on their proverbial swords for the other, my hopes and dreams are squashed. Brendon tells Rachel that she can "do it on her own." "But who can I trust when you leave?" whines Rachel. "We'll figure it all out before I go" assures Brendon.
Don't worry folks, by this time next week we won't have to look at this anymore
With things looking bad for Brenchel, I have no doubt we have lots of golden comedic moments coming up. The first is when Rachel informs Jeff and Jordan that she thinks the four of them can convince Daniele to put up Kalia or Lawon as the replacement nominee. (Excuse me for a minute...... ..... ok I'm back).
The next couple of hours is fairly uneventful. There's napping, snacking, cooking, chatting, and bible reading. Yes, for some reason, Skippy is fascinated with Lawon who is alone in the living room engrossed in the bible. Me? Not so fascinated. Reluctantly I turn up the volume in the Purple Room, where Jordan, Adam, Porsche, and Kalia are gathered. Unfortunately for me, Kalia is talking about bikini waxing. Aaaaaaand, I'm out!!
Skippy must be as bored as the houseguests (and me, for that matter) because now he's zooming in and out on Porsche who is removing her nail polish. Yep, it's an exciting afternoon in BBLand.
Kalia and Jordan take advantage of the solitude in the Candy Room to talk a little game. At least, I think that's what they're doing. I can't really hear much of what Kalia is saying. From the pieces I can decipher, she's telling Jordan not to worry, that Dani is trying to come up with other options for a replacement nominee. Jordan asks Kalia that if she does go up, would she have her vote, to which Kalia answers "of course, I would never vote against you." Jeff joins them, and Kalia continues to explain Daniele's thought process. She doesn't want to put Jeff or Jordan up because she doesn't want them to go home. But there are too many people in the house that she doesn't know what side they're on, so she doesn't know if "those people" would keep Rachel just to try to screw her (Daniele) over. When Kalia leaves the room, Jordan and Jeff agree they think Kalia was inferring that Shelly may be the replacement nominee. Jordan is annoyed that Rachel made a comment that if Jeff was the replacement, she'd be going home, which means Rachel thinks she could beat Jordan.
Rachel comes out of DR to rejoin Brendon in the Have Not room, telling him they should make a secret deal with Daniele to keep both of them in the game.
At 6 pm, Big Brother announces the lockdown is over and the hamsters spring to life. I'm also happy for a change of scenery. Rachel grabs Porsche in the Candy Room when everyone else goes outside to tell her the latest Master Plan. It consists of Brendon and her telling Daniele they promise not to come after her next week, but she has to make sure Kalia or Lawon goes home this week. Yep, that's the master plan. Genius, ain't it?
Everyone spends the early part of the evening outside, except for Daniele who is still asleep up in HOH. Jordan does her usual Have Not shaving of her legs by the hot tub while the others discuss competitions from previous seasons. Comedy relief is provided by Shelly - as Kalia is lying in the hammock, Shelly sneaks up by crawling up and lying on the ground underneath her, then reaching up to poke, causing Kalia to freak out. Everyone, including me, gets a good laugh.
The back porch conversation turns to how former houseguests sell stuff on ebay. Rachel says she and Brendon didn't sell anything. "Brendon and I fight so hard to be here" that it's not worth selling. Me and Wilson (yep, I bought Ragan's sock puppet from last year) tell Rachel and Brendon to F off. Rachel goes on to say how they had special Brenchel shirts made up to send to their fans along with personalized letters to every single fan that sent them letters. I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
Kalia and Lawon slip inside to talk about how their goals have changed in the game. They want to get certain people out, then they're content going to the jury house. Kalia wants the house to go back to where people can just have fun being together. Hey Kalia, it's not summer camp, ya know?
Daniele finally wakes up and joins the land of the living. Kalia debriefs Daniele on her earlier talk with Jeff and Jordan. Kalia thinks that with Brenchel split up, they might be able to get Jeff and Jordan to work with them. Daniele agrees and says that's kinda what she's been thinking, that she hopes that she's said and done enough, and dropped enough hints to Jeff recently, that he'll be able to see her true intentions. They run through all the options again, trying to figure out who could be the replacement nominee and still guarantee four votes against Brendon or Rachel. They just can't figure out Shelly and where her true allegiance is, and they're also nervous about Lawon. Seeing Lawon downstairs on the spyscreen, they decide to summon. Dani wanted clarification on an issue between Lawon and Porsche where there was confusion about the plan to keep Dominic. Lawon seems to give a satisfactory explanation and the three of them stress how important it is that they stick together. All that's missing is a huddle and a big loud "Go Team!"
As if on cue, Shelly pops in to say she just needs 5 minutes alone with Daniele. Come on Shelly, you've been doing so well this whole time, you need to lay low for a little while cause you're on the radar now! Her purpose is to vent about Kalia, who was telling Shelly how angry she was when nobody was cheering her and Daniele on in the HOH. Furthermore, today during the veto, there was a point when Brendon was the only one cheering for Rachel, Shelly joined and started cheering because nobody else was. And now Shelly thinks Kalia believes Shelly is aligned with Brendon and Rachel. Daniele promises Shelly that Kalia hasn't said anything to her about that, and that she herself told Kalia today she was being too paranoid. Shelly asserts that she has no problems voting Brenchel out at any time because she knows they have to go. She continues to say that no matter what else she's been hearing, Brendon is definitely saving himself, not Rachel. *sigh* Shelly's digging her hole deeper. As they wrap it up, Daniele promises Shelly that she has no intention of using her as a pawn.
After Shelly leaves, Lawon and Kalia head back upstairs. Lawon's name for Shelly is "Mary Poppins." Dani tells them about what Shelly said, and Dani seems cool with it. Kalia whines that Shelly came to explain herself to Daniele, rather than apologizing to Kalia. Daniele tells Kalia it's not a big deal, that Shelly just wanted to make sure Daniele didn't put her up because she thinks she's aligned with Brenchel.
Downstairs in the Purple Room, Jeff, Jordan, and Adam are strategizing. Jordan insists that Brendon is going to use the veto on himself, that he told her that earlier today. Jeff and Jordan are trying to figure out where the votes would go if either of them is the replacement nominee. Adam thinks Jordan would stay regardless of which one she's up against, but he thinks if Jeff is up against Rachel, Jeff might get voted out. Adam assures Jeff and Jordan that he's staying with them because when Jordan was HOH, he was shown more love than Brenchel did during their reigns.
While Daniele spends the next two hours in the Diary Room, Kalia and Lawon stay holed up in the HOH room. I put that feed on mute but I can see that Kalia's mouth doesn't stop moving the entire time. Daniele comes out of the DR to find alcohol in the storage room so it looks like it's going to be a fun evening. She comes up to tell her underlings to come down and join the party, which sends Kalia into a fit of tears about how nobody likes her. Dani gives her a pep talk and eventually she makes her way downstairs.
All the little hamsters spend some time together in the kitchen/dining room until Rachel eventually mopes her way into the Have Not room. Daniele goes to find her and try to clear the air, telling Rachel she does not hate her and that she hopes they'll be friends outside of the house. They hug it out and continue to talk, with Rachel informing Daniele that Brendon plans to use the veto on himself. So apparently that's their other plan - they want to make the others think that's what they're doing. I'm not sure I really see the point of that - it's not like it's going to throw anyone off, but whatever. Brenchel Strategy.... why even bother to question and argue with it. Anyways, Daniele continues to talk to Rachel with what certainly seems to be sincerity, about friendship in and out of the house, game moves that aren't personal, etc. Rachel just keeps sniffling and accusing Daniele of exacting her revenge by tearing Rachel's heart out. oy vey, this one. Rachel is full steam ahead on the Sulk Train and I've had enough.
Kalia and Jordan are in the Purple Room, and although Kalia's nonstop mouth vomit is as bad as Rachel's whining, I figure there might be some game talk worth listening to so I tune in. Jordan wants to make sure Kalia didn't tell Daniele everything they talked about earlier (come on, Jordan, really? Did you learn nothing this past week?). Kalia says no, they were just running through scenarios, and assures Jordan that if she does go up, she would definitely have votes from Kalia, Lawon, Shelly, and Jeff, and that's all she'd need to stay. Jordan worries about what would happen if Jeff goes up and Kalia asserts she's positive that's not gonna happen because Daniele does not want Jeff to go home this week. So far Kalia is being straight up with Jordan.
Back in the Have Not room, Porsche is taking her "console Rachel" turn. They think that Porsche might be the replacement nominee against Rachel if Brendon saves himself. Rachel pouts that Daniele is mean enough to do just that, and says Daniele was being insincere when she was trying to apologize and tell Rachel she hoped they'd be friends. Enough with the boo hooing already.
A little later Kalia and Daniele reconvene in the HOH room. Daniele is a little thrown for a loop by Rachel saying Brendon was going to use the POV on himself. Kalia isn't sure their plan of trying to work with Jeff and Jordan will be feasible if Brendon is the one that stays. Daniele says bottom line she just needs to have her talk with Jeff and Jordan. They go on and on for a while then Daniele suggests that tomorrow, she and Kalia not talk any game, that they just hang out, socialize, get some sun, and take a break.
Meanwhile, the crew outside is talking about how they should have a mock wedding for Brendon and Rachel in the house. Ohhhh Emmm Geeeeee. My initial thought is NOOOOOO but then I stop and think about the comedic value of such an event.
It's a drama free night and everyone heads to bed.
The next morning, Shelly is the first to stir, as per usual. She putters around while everyone else still sleeps. I take the opportunity to catch up on Twitter, and tweets from Ragan, Britney, and Matt remind me that it was this day last year that they were in the HOH room playing with Rachel's extensions. For a fun flashback moment, go to 7/30 at 12:20 am on Cameras 1 and 2. Why can't we have funny hamsters this year? *sigh*
The wake-up call comes at 10:00. Shelly, Adam, Brendon, and Rachel are in the backyard. They discuss Kalia and how she says everyone hates her. Shelly thinks that Kalia should spend more time with everyone so they can get to know her. Rachel, in an early morning twist of irony, indignantly says "oh please, that's just her way to get pity." Oh Rachel, Rachel, you know that saying about the pot and the kettle? Umm, yeah. They discuss Spa-Gate (Kalia saying that she peed in the hot tub, then retracting it), and Shelly takes that opportunity to inform them that Kalia lied about her age - she's 30, not 27.
We get some excitement around 11 am when it rains. Adam goes back to bed, leaving Brendon and Rachel to continue to whine about Daniele to Shelly. "Now I understand why Dick says his daughter's a little b****. His words, not mine," states Rachel. That leads into ad nauseum rehashing of how Daniele backstabbed them. Brendon can't wait to win HOH next week and put Daniele and Kalia up next to each other. I'm seriously wondering if I've missed a talk between Brendon and Rachel because the way Brendon is talking, he really does seem like he intends to stay.
The rain comes down harder and Brendumb puts a trash bag over his shirt and commences to run around the yard doing silly dances. Rachel joins him and they play some basketball in the rain. Shelly finds her morning joy in the bug spray that Big Brother has given her. She goes around the kitchen happily spraying the ants. They've all three moved inside and resume their Government Chat from last night, and I decide it's time to end my shift 20 minutes early.
Happy Sunday! Tune in for waywyrd's summary of the next 24 hours. Will the rain hamper what is usually the weekly Sun-day Fun Day for our beloved houseguests?
thanks to JustJuls for contributing some of the Kalia caps!


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Submission + - Diaspora is dead! Long live diaspora! (joindiaspora.com)
Jalfro writes: Following premature rumours of it's demise, the Diaspora core team announce the release of 0.0.1.0. "It's been a couple of exciting months for us as we've shifted over to a model of community governance. After switching over to SemVer for our versioning system, and plugging away at fixing code through our new unstable branch, we're excited to make our first release beyond the Alpha/Beta labels."


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The alleged ringleader of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal went on trial Monday with witnesses telling a military court they watched him punch an Iraqi inmate in the face and saw him laugh while forcing prisoners to pose naked.
Spc. Charles Graner Jr. was the first soldier accused in the scandal to go on trial. His case will be an important first test of the argument put forth by defense attorneys that the soldiers were ordered to soften up detainees for interrogators and had no choice but to obey.
A military guard testified Monday that he saw Graner punch an Iraqi detainee in the face a moment after a notorious photo was taken at Abu Ghraib prison.
Another witness said Graner was "laughing and having a good time" while making naked prisoners pose.
Spc. Matthew Wisdom, the first witness in Graner's prisoner abuse court-martial, said Graner was among a number of guards who roughed up detainees on Nov. 7, 2003.
Wisdom described a prominent photo from Abu Ghraib that showed the muscular Graner holding a prisoner as if he were about to strike him in the face.
The witness said Graner cocked his arm while the picture was taken, and then he punched the prisoner.
Asked how hard Graner hit the prisoner, Wisdom said, "If I was that detainee, I know that it would be very painful."
Wisdom said he was urged to participate in abuse, but that he instead reported it to his immediate superior.
"I was very upset," he said. "It made me kind of sick, almost. It didn't seem right."
Graner, a 36-year-old former prison guard from Uniontown, Pa., is charged with conspiracy to maltreat Iraqi detainees, assault, dereliction of duty and committing indecent acts.
An all-male jury of four Army officers and six senior enlisted men will decide his fate in what is expected to be a weeklong trial. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 17 1/2 years in a military prison.
Under military law, a conviction requires guilty votes by seven of the 10 jurors, all of whom have served in either Iraq or Afghanistan.
Wisdom testified that he did not see Graner when a naked Iraqi was allegedly forced to masturbate. That incident is the basis of one of the maltreatment charges against Graner.
But another member of the 372nd Military Police Company said Graner was not only there, but that the defendant photographed a simulated oral sex scene.
Pvt. Jeremy Sivits, who in May pleaded guilty to taking part in abuse, said Graner was in charge of stacking naked prisoners into a human pyramid with which he later posed for pictures.
"He was trying to get the job done, but he was also laughing and having a good time," said Sivits, who told the court that his testimony against Graner was part of his plea deal.
Sivits received the maximum sentence of one year in prison, a reduction in rank and a bad conduct discharge.
Army prosecutor Maj. Michael Holley conceded during opening statements that there were problems at Abu Ghraib, but that those difficulties did not justify Graner's actions. "Anyone would say, 'That's illegal, that's beyond the pale,'" he said.
Defense lawyer Guy Womack said Graner and his comrades were rewarded when they softened up detainees. "The more aggressive they became, the more information they got and the more praise they got," he said.
Womack played down the photographs that showed naked prisoners stacked in pyramids. "Don't cheerleaders all over America make pyramids everyday?" he said. "It's not torture."
Two other members of Graner's unit who have made plea deals are scheduled to testify against him. As many as three Iraqi detainees may testify via videotaped deposition.
Three more soldiers from the 372nd also are awaiting trial at Fort Hood. One is Lynndie England, who in October gave birth to a child who Army prosecutors say was the result of a relationship with Graner.


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KLRU broadcasts programming created by and about people from all cultures year-round, from public affairs to history to independent film to kids programming. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, KLRU will broadcast a lineup of new and encore presentations honoring and exploring Native American culture.
Standing Bear's Footsteps airs on Monday, October 15th at 9 pm.
"Standing Bear's Footsteps" is the story of an Indian chief who went to court to prove he was a person…and in the process redefined what it means to be an American. The documentary traces one man's journey from his Nebraska homeland to the malaria- infested plains of Indian Territory and finally to a trial that made front page news across America. Standing Bear's odyssey began in 1877 when the Ponca tribe was exiled from the Niobrara valley to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma, a place they called death country. As Standing Bear's son was dying, he begged his father to take his body home and bury him with his ancestors. In January of 1879, Standing Bear began the long walk north to keep his promise. Before he and his small band could make it home they were arrested and imprisoned at Fort Omaha. With the secret support of a famous army general, Standing Bear sued the U.S. government for his freedom. The film weaves interviews, re-creations and present day scenes to tell a story about human rights, one that resonates powerfully in the present. "I am a man," Standing Bear said at his trial. "The same God made us both."
Journey of Sacagawea airs on Monday, October 15th at 10 pm.
The teenage Sacagawea, who with her infant son accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition, is an American historical icon. This program seeks the woman behind the icon and shows how cultures and events may have shaped her. The special goes beyond the sparse comments found in the expedition journals to the rich oral history of the Agaidika Shoshoni (known as the Lemhi Shoshoni), the Mandan/Hidatsa and the Nez Perce. Dramatic re-enactments and scenes of the wild areas in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming and Oregon that the youthful Sacagawea knew bring her story to life.
POV #2511 "Sun Kissed" airs Thursday, October 18th at 9 pm.
When a Navajo couple discovers their children have a disorder that makes exposure to sunlight fatal, they also learn their reservation is a hotbed for this rare genetic disease. Why? "Sun Kissed" follows Dorey and Yolanda Nez as they confront cultural taboos, tribal history and their own unconventional choices to learn the shocking truth: the consequences of the Navajos' Long Walk — their forced relocation by the U.S. military in 1864 –are far from over.
Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete airs Thursday, November 1st at 9 pm.
This program chronicles the sports superstar's remarkable life (1887-1953) – from his boyhood in Oklahoma and his gold-medal wins at the 1912 Summer Olympics to his subsequent fall from grace and later, his advocacy of American Indian rights and self-sufficiency. The one-hour biography recounts these events, and others, through in-depth interviews with Thorpe's surviving children, dramatic re-creations, and archival stills and film.
POV #2506 "Up Heartbreak Hill" airs Friday, November 8th at 9 pm.
Thomas and Tamara are track stars at their rural New Mexico high school. Like many teenagers, they are torn between the lure of brighter futures elsewhere and the ties that bind them to home. For these teens, however, home is an impoverished town on the Navajo reservation, and leaving means separating from family, tradition and the land that has been theirs for generations. Erica Scharf's "Up Heartbreak Hill" is a look at a new generation of Americans struggling to be both Native and modern.
Independent Lens #1203 "Reel Injun" airs Thursday, November 15th at 9 pm.
Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining, insightful, and often humorous look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema and examining the ways that the myth of "the Injun" has influenced the world's understanding-and misunderstanding-of Natives. Narrated by Diamond with infectious enthusiasm and good humor, this film is a loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories their own way.


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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/06/microsoft_savvis_datacenter/
Microsoft boots Savvis from data centers
So UnGooglerific
Posted in The Channel, 6th July 2007 20:00 GMT
Think Microsoft trails Google in the "wow" department by a country mile? You're right.
Google likes to impress with $600m data centers scattered around the heartland. Meanwhile, Microsoft picks up sloppy seconds from companies such as hosting services provider Savvis. Redmond late last month agreed to take over a pair of Savvis's Silicon Valley data centers for $190m in cash and another $10m in previously advanced revenue.
Microsoft, the sole tenant in the Savvis facilities, will acquire some 250,000 square feet of raised-floor data center real estate, although only 160,000 square feet are "usable" under typical conditions, according to the companies.
Savvis originally had Microsoft locked up through 2010 via a colocation contract for the two data centers, but will kill that agreement in favor of the cash.
"The acquisition of these assets is an important part of our vision for a globally scaled data center infrastructure that will keep pace with user demand for innovative online services," said Arne Josefsberg, general manager of infrastructure services at Microsoft. "Working with Savvis to complete this transaction will allow us to gain energy and operational efficiencies, helping us continue to run some of the largest services in the world."
Spin as you like, Arne. Microsoft seems to have done little more than remove the Savvis labeling from the data centers and will still be leasing the centers from Digital Reality Trust. That's hardly a capacity add on the Google scale.
Speaking of which. Given that so many service providers seem to rely on open source software and cheap, open source zealots coming out of college to improve their data center economics, can Microsoft really compete on cost versus the likes of Google and Yahoo!? Sure, Microsoft gets its own software for free, but we're not talking about loads of lightweight, multi-threaded code or youthful enthusiasm here. Please discuss. ®


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Nelson Mandela in Hospital for Check-Up
(PRETORIA, South Africa) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela was admitted to the hospital on Saturday for a scheduled medical check-up, according to a statement from the South African President's office.
Mandela, 94, is undergoing tests at a Pretoria hospital to "manage existing conditions in line with his age," the statement said. Doctors have said there is no cause for alarm.
In December, the anti-Apartheid activist was hospitalized for 18 days. He was treated for gallstones and a lung infection.
Mandela served as South Africa's first black president from 1994 to 1999.
Despite rare public appearances, Mandela, who is credited with changing race relations in South Africa, remains hugely popular in the country.
In November 2012, banknotes featuring Mandela's image were printed and entered into circulation in South Africa.
After enduring nearly three decades of prison, much of it at hard labor in a lime quarry, Mandela emerged as a gentle leader who became South Africa's first black president. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership in ending apartheid without violence, and later became a global statesman who inspired millions people around the world.
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There�s no question that over time the role of government has increased dramatically, and that the number of government-sponsored programs has enlarged the safety net to such proportions that the cost of maintaining those services is unsustainable.
There are, however, some programs that are needed -- and the numbers of people in need of those services continues to grow.
According to Operation Fuel, the nonprofit that provides home heating assistance, as many as 40 percent of Connecticut households will be unable to afford to heat their homes this winter without some outside assistance.
That�s a huge number, and a sobering reminder that the economic challenges facing Connecticut come with real faces -- especially the working poor, the elderly, the disabled and the very young.
What is unacceptable, however, is putting people in the position of having to choose between heating the home, buying food or foregoing medicine. We also want to avoid having people putting themselves and other in danger by taking unnecessary risks with portable heaters that can be dangerous if not properly maintained and managed.
Utility companies are forbidden by state law from cutting off service for nonpayment during the winter season. But the debt doesn�t disappear; it only adds to the struggle of so many trying to make ends meet.
However, unlike electric and natural gas suppliers, heating oil suppliers are not classified as a �utility,� and the threat of delivery termination is real.
The federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the state, is expected to remain at existing funding levels this winter season -- $79.5 million. Operation Fuel is hoping to add another $3.5 million to kitty
How sufficient that will be in meeting the needs this year is dependent upon the unpredictability of the weather. A mild winter, and funding may be enough to serve those needing help. A harsh winter, and it may prove insufficient.
What is predictable is that until economic conditions change, there will always be those in need of a helping hand.
That�s our opinion. We�d like to hear yours. Email us your thoughts at firstname.lastname@example.com


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If you're burning with jealousy over your friends' early Battlefield 3 beta access, you can quell the green-eyed monster today. The Battlefield beta is going live on all platforms, and the hefty download could be waiting to pick up on your storefront of choice right now.
At this point, we assume there's only a cloud of gamer-shaped smoke in the chair where you used to be, but at the off-chance that you're still here, we'll share some details.
The Battlefield Blog carries instructions for each platform. It appears in the "Free Games" section of the Origin storefront, the "Demos" section of the Xbox Live Marketplace, and under the alphabetical listing on the PlayStation Store.
The team also shares a few helpful tips, like where shotguns are most useful (in the tunnels) and using bipods to improve your accuracy. Following these tips may very well double your time between deaths, giving you a solid 6 seconds of continuous play before you are capped in the head by someone much better than you. At least, that's what will probably happen to me.
This open beta only features the Rush mode on the Metro map, and is available until October 10. Check out some impressions while you wait for the download to finish.


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Editor, the Record:
I would like to respond to Liz Forrest's recent comments, that because of Rep. Rosemary Brown, school districts in the 189th district were forced to raise taxes by 10 percent. I live in the Stroudsburg school district and in the past two years, my tax increase was zero (2011) and .84 percent (2012).
Over the prior eight years under Gov. Ed Rendell, my taxes increased a cumulative 55.57 percent, almost 7 percent average and under John Siptroth, who was Forrest's boss, 6.27 percent (2009) and 7.31 percent (2010). As a former Democrat, I can say in all honesty that there is truth to the statement, that Democrats always look to raise taxes, at all levels of government, and cut defense at the federal level.
In closing, remember last year's 20-percent county-tax increase was passed, over the objections of the lone Republican, as a parting gift from the Democrats' commission majority.


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Fashion: John Kaveke presents his new collection, Sep 9 2011 @ Panafric Hotel
September 9, 2011 at 10:29 am ugomatic 5 comments
John Kaveke, the creator of the Kaveke Fashion Brand founded his brand in 1998. His designs have been showcased on a number of international catwalks. We are proud that John Kaveke, as Head Designer working with Eddie Kirindo, Head Stylist, Connie Aluoch, Fashion Stylist heading PR, Emmanuel Jambo, Head Photographer and Muthoni Njoba, Head Make-up Artist are the first Kenyans to be invited to showcase his collection at the London Fashion Week.
On Friday 9th of September 2011 at 7pm, at the Panafric Hotel, Barasa Terrace, Kaveke will reveal the LFW collection. This event will not only be an opportunity for Kaveke to showcase his collection but will also allow us to support him and the travelling team. As with all major events, the costs that will be incurred are tremendous. To assist Kaveke's debut at the LFW, as well as put Kenya on the international high end ready to wear fashion map by this email we would like to extend an invitation, requesting your presence at the preview party. Sadly, Kaveke may not make the journey as he has been denied a visa into the UK by the British High Commission. This, however, will not deter the team as they are determined to ensure that this collection will be unveiled in London.
We hope that you will be impressed by the collection and that you will make a contribution towards his team's travel by purchasing one of his creations. In the spirit of branding Kenya on the LFW catwalks we will highly appreciate both your presence and contribution. John Kaveke will be available for a consult that evening. Should you wish to commit to a private consultation you can make a reservation via email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Just heard the news that Kaveke got his UK Visa and is now in the UK ready to present his collection tonight. Congratulations.
Another designer who made kenyan's proud a few weeks earlier is Vaishali Morjaria. Hse represented at the Africa Fashion Week London 2011. She showcased a her sensual evening dresses collection that made the audience urge for more. She really put the Kenyan name out there where good tailoring and understanding class in the fashion market was concerned…. her this collection was truly stunning and took many people aback as to what standards and talents exist in Kenya…Google Vaishali Morjaria creations
I am also glad that Kaveke's collection made it to the London Fashion week.
Any idea where one can buy Kaveke's collection?
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