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As we emerged from a packed to capacity movie hall at my favourite, neighbourhood multiplex, a trendy young woman turned to her even trendier male companion and said, " Yaar..... I swear I'd rather become a bewdi drinking mocktails than this Cocktail..." It was close to 11 p.m. Dinner time was done a long while earlier. Popcorn, no matter how good, is a poor substitute. I should have headed straight to the friendly, neighbourhood bar next door. But, by then even my desire for a monsoon cocktail had been taken care of. I was in Meera( Diana Penty) mode...ready to sing bhajans on an empty stomach and go to bed. Hell, this wasn't what I had expected... not after those generous four star reviews. What's a cocktail without a kick? This was a watered down version of 'Vicky,Cristina, Barcelona'. Par, kahan Woody Allen and Xavier Bardem.... aur kahan hum log? Instead of Barcelona, we got done-to-death London with a sudden and entirely irrelevant side trip to Cape Town. Perhaps the entire crew on this film was high on whatever Veronica (Deepika Padukone) was consuming in the film. Perhaps, the script writer had O.D.-ed on it, but it was difficult after a point to remain engaged in this confused and confusing movie that for the longest time went nowhere in particular. Once the characters had been established in a slip- shod way ( why is Deepika abandoned by her rich parents? Why is her name Veronica?), the movie went into the rather tiring and trite ménage a trois track. Thank God for the two smashing leading ladies who saved one bad scene after another just by their presence and sex appeal. Diana Penty's debut rates amongst the best in recent times. Not only is the girl absolutely lovely but she can act! That's a bonus. Nobody expects actual acting prowess from our lissome models – well, here's one with a terrific future. Katrina, beware. It isn't Nargis you need to fear, it's Diana. As for Deepika, hers is an award winning performance, particularly during the club scene in which she is totally wasted and a dramatic breakdown follows. Producer-actor Saif Ali Khan could have exerted better control over his own footage... we love the guy .... but please, does he have to be in every frame?
City-centric, uber-contemporary films that try and capture the zeitgeist of a certain kind of NRI lifestyle , often get it horribly wrong. There was nothing remotely authentic about any of the characters. If at all, they were comical and caricatural. Who lives, talks, dresses and behaves like that? In London???? That, plus the subtext which hasn't changed in decades – if you want to marry a desi boy, don't wear short skirts. If you do wear short skirts, don't forget your knickers. If you want to impress the boy's mother, touch her feet, cook lamb biryani, switch to Lajpat Nagar-–style salwar suits and light agarbattis in front of your favourite deity. So.... for all the so-called 'modernity'displayed by the lead pair - the casual sex, sharing of toothbrush, alcohol bingeing and references to drugs, the message remains stuck in the previous century. Good girls don't do it. And bad boys do it with bad girls, only to dump them later. Oh, I forgot – good girls stay fully covered up and their middle name is 'sacrifice'. Really now!


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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the government must begin to look at new ways to support farmers — including the use of "green payments" — because of the impact of the recently passed economic stimulus package on the federal deficit.
Vilsack, the former two-term governor of Iowa who became secretary on Jan. 21, said producers must begin to think creatively and innovatively about how they can use their land to absorb carbon, how they can structure a financial market for the use of their land and provide additional support for everyone who farms.
"I don't think that is unrealistic," he told delegates to the National Cotton Council's annual meeting in Washington Monday. "I think we need to be focused on this because it is coming, and I don't want agriculture to be left at the station. I want us to lead that effort because I think we have a critical role to play here."
The speech marked Vilsack's third before a major commodity group in less than a week. As with the earlier appearances before rice and wheat commodity groups, Vilsack appeared to be laying out the Obama administration approach to farm policy for the next four years.
He also seemed to be echoing some of the comments by environmental groups and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, his chief sponsor for the secretary's position, during the 2008 farm bill debate.
Those groups and Harkin have argued that traditional farm program payments should be dismantled and replaced with "greener" conservation program payments that would reward producers for reducing the carbon footprint in the farming practices. Markets for trading "carbon credits" have already sprung up in some areas.
If there was any doubt about Vilsack's sincerity, he repeated his comments in a question and answer session at the NCC meeting.
Vilsack was asked if he would give "full consideration to the importance of the current safety net and for mitigating any unintended negative impacts on the cotton industry resulting from policies designed to stimulate production of renewable fuels?"
Initially, he seemed to be dodging the question by talking about the state of renewable fuel producers. He said he was committed to strengthening the alternative fuels industry as a base for transitioning from corn-based to cellulosic-based ethanol production.
"I think it is important to maintain a safety net, but I'm going to be honest: There will be challenges to the safety net," he said. "The reality is you can't sustain trillion-dollar deficits out into the future. The challenge will be for us to find new ways in which we can continue to support production agriculture.
"Do not underestimate the capacity and the power for climate change to be a vehicle for helping, and that is in all parts of the country and all parts of agriculture."
Vilsack repeated those comments again in a brief meeting with agricultural editors following his speech, adding he considers USDA's responsibility to provide as many options for farmers to be profitable as possible."
Noting the latest Census of Agriculture reported an increase in the number of small farms and large farms, Vilsack said USDA must do more to help those farms in the middle, including the 125,000 U.S. farmers who account for 75 percent of the nation's agricultural output.
"With the passage of the stimulus bill and the deficits we have inherited, our government likely will have a trillion dollar deficit this year and maybe next year," he noted, "We can't continue to sustain trillion dollar deficits, so we will face some tough decisions in the future."
One of those will be how agriculture deals with climate change. "I strongly believe that as people get to know what we can do in terms of reducing the carbon footprint of farming and create carbon sinks for the use of fields, we can create a system of green payments that will help support those small farms, mid-size farms and those large production operations."
Vilsack's comments received a lukewarm response from cotton producers, who have long fought for the more traditional price support programs contained in the farm bills. "I just don't see how that can help me on my farm," said a producer from the Southwest.
The new secretary also said he believes the country must do more to promote trade, including making USDA more actively engaged in trade discussions to make sure the interests of farmers are represented.
"The concern I have is that as we focus on some aspects of trade that have not been focused on in the last several recent years — labor and environmental standards — the chances are agricultural interests will be forgotten or not taken into full consideration," he said.
"I'm determined to make sure USDA is at the table on trade discussions and negotiations and that our interests are protected. There are areas around the world where we need to do a better job of breaking barriers down and work for free and fair trade. We are going to continue to focus on this and, as soon as we have a new trade representative, sit down and discuss our role."
Vilsack said he also hoped few changes would have to be made to the payment limit regulations issued by the outgoing Bush administration in December. Vilsack extended the comment period for the rules for 60 days, but he said any changes will apply to the 2010 crops. Farmers, meanwhile, will have to abide by the Bush regulations for 2009.
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Album Rating: 4.0HIGHER! HIGHER! FEEELL THE FIYAHHHHHH!
Album rules
Album Rating: 4.0Really? No love for Overkill?
guess not
I love overkill.Not really my favourite album though.
"the haunting riff very reminiscent of the theme song for the original Halloween film"
nice, Taking Over is the best old school Overkill imo
should I give a listen to these guys? saw their latest music vid and thought it was pretty campy so dunno...
well I tried getting into Overkill really hard, but they're just not that great. you can if you want but nothing to lose sleep over tbqh
Album Rating: 4.0lolwhat?
It sounds like the theme song for Halloween to me, idk.
Horrorscope is my favorite from them, but it is still a 4 too. Taking Over was good too, aside from that I've only hear Immortalis and it was average imo.
yeah by 'old-school' I meant their 'punk-ish' albums, Horrorscope is my favourite out of everything
I've only heard Years of Decay (awesome) and Immortalis (not so awesome). Might check this out...also heard the new one's pretty good too (I can see two posiitve reviews on sputnik)
Good review mang, pos
Also, put this up on your blog ;)
Immortalis is not a good example.You should try Killbox 13 if you want something from their 00s.Ironbound is kinda good too.
Their old stuff are supreme.
Album Rating: 4.0@Bucc
Check it mane!
And your avatar rules
Album Rating: 4.5A little late to the party here, still this ranks now as my 4th favorite Overkill album. The song Overkill is one of my absolute favorites from the band.
overkill river
Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound OffThis record should be released 2 years later.
I really respect these Thrash pioneers. Feel the Fire is in my opinion their best record. Yep...sometimes the first is the best....Full of classic tracks like the title track, Raise the Dead, Rotten to the Core or Hammerhead.
Thrash Classic!!
Digging: Opera Magna - Del amor y otros demonios
Album Rating: 4.5awesome album definetly a great start for the band m/
Album Rating: 4.0Awesome album, it hasn't aged a day.
Digging: Sordide - Hier Déjà Mort
Album Rating: 5.0BEST OVERKILL
Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Offyep this remains their best.
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Michael Weinstein: "We Have a Long Way to Go" in the U.S. (Video)
July 26, 2012
The president and co-founder of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation tells Joanne Silberner that it is important to keep public policy focused on proven methods for controlling AIDS. A transcript follows.
JOANNE SILBERNER: Michael Weinstein, there is a real optimism around the conference. People are saying the end of AIDS is within reach, and it just seems to almost be a happy place. But I gather you feel differently.
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN: Well, I feel the possibility of controlling AIDS is definitely there, but I feel like there is not the political will to do so. We're talking about cuts to treatment, and that's certainly not the way to go.
JOANNE SILBERNER: So on a policy viewpoint, it's about the money. It's: Where is the money going?
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN: I think it's not just about the money, but it's also where do we concentrate? And I think there are things that are a kind of diversion. I think concentrating on circumcision is a diversion. I think concentrating on pre-exposure prophylaxisis is a diversion. And I think that we really have a very simple formula for controlling AIDS: Promote condom use, test everyone who needs to be tested, link them to care, and then get them on treatment and break the chain of infection. I don't see that happening -- and I travel the world -- and I don't see it happening in very many places the way it should.
JOANNE SILBERNER: And in the U.S. as well?
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN: Definitely it's not happening in the United States. Only 41 percent of the people who are infected with HIV in the United States are in consistent treatment. So 59 percent of the people either don't know they're positive, aren't seeing a doctor, or are not adherent. So we definitely have a long way to go here in the United States.
JOANNE SILBERNER: Looking back historically, are there policies that were around way back when that you're really glad to see gone?
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN: I think the abstinence-only ideology was bad. I think that it is not scientific, and I think that it sent out the wrong message. But I think at the same time, in the early part of the epidemic, we were more aggressive at promoting condom use than we are now.
JOANNE SILBERNER: The Food and Drug Administration just approved Truvada as prevention. That's a big step for a lot of people, but you're concerned about it?
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN: I think it's a catastrophe for AIDS prevention in the United States. I think, first of all, that the study data did not support approval: Only 42 percent of the people were protected. But also, there's an issue of drug resistance, side effects. And, most of all, in the study only 50 percent of the people had any medication in their system when the blood levels were taken, and only 18 percent of them took it every day. So when people are not adherent, they're going to become infected, and then they're going to become resistant. But the bottom line is: You have to be really paranoid about your pants falling down to wear a belt and suspenders, and if people are taking this medication, they're not going to use condoms. And I think we've had a lot of success with promotion of safer sex -- not as much as we'd like -- but we have had success and we shouldn't abandon it.
JOANNE SILBERNER: So it's not a place to spend money?
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN: Yes, I mean, these medications will be extremely expensive -- Truvada is very expensive -- and it will wind up having more infections if this becomes widespread, the use of Truvada, because people will relax their safer sex practices.
JOANNE SILBERNER: When you look at federal policy over the years, whose policies have been better: Bush's or Obama's?
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN: It's a mixed bag. I think when it comes to issues like abstinence-only, the Bush administration was bad and the Obama administration has been better. But when it comes to access to care -- for example, in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program or in PEPFAR -- Bush was better.
JOANNE SILBERNER: Thanks so very much.
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Sideling Hill Christian Church, 10424 Sipes Mill Road, Needmore, will hold revival services April 11-14, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Delmas Bard as speaker. All are welcome. Revival
Pleasant Ridge Church of the Brethren, Needmore, will hold revival services April 14-17, with guest speaker Rev. Dale Glading, founder of "Risk Takers for Christ." Dale was founder and executive director of Saints Prison Ministry for 24 years before beginning this evangelistic effort. Revival services will begin with the 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning service April 14 and continue through Wednesday, April 17. Evening services will begin at 7 p.m. There will be special music each service. For more information call 717-573-2350 or 573-2687. Spring Revival
Amaranth Church of the Brethren, 2709 Mckee's Gap Road, Warfordsburg, will hold spring revival meetings with Bro. Christian Elliott. The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13, along with Sunday morning worship on April 14 at 10:30 a.m., followed with lunch. Special music will also be performed. Vistors are invited to come out and fellowship one with another. Please call 814-447-5639 for more information.
New York City Trip
Modern Woodmen youth group is sponsoring a "day on your own" trip to New York City Saturday, May 11. Cost is $50 per person. For complete details contact Cheryl Cutshall at 717-485-0527 after 4 p.m. A $50 nonrefundable payment must be made to hold a seat. Game Night
Game night will be held at Warfordsburg Senior Center on April 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seniors 60 and older are welcome to come and join in the games. There are card games (hand and foot, SKIP-BO, Phase 10 and 31) dominos (regular or Mexican), Scrabble or play the shuffleboard. All are welcome to bring a game that you would like to play. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a bag of chips or something and join the fun. Call 717-294-6020 for more information. Spring Auction
Pleasant Grove Christian Church, 3013 Pleasant Grove Road, Warfordsburg, will hold a spring auction May 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yard sale items begin at 9 a.m. with auctioneer Tim Smith. Mic Night
Mic Night will be held at Warfordsburg Senior Center April 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kitchen opens at 4 p.m. Food and drink will be available. Donation is a $1. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 717-294-6020. Garden Club Trip
North End Garden Club will visit Spring Haven Nursery and Lergens Greenhouse Monday, April 8. Members and their guests wanting to carpool should meet at the Giant parking lot by 9 a.m. More information may be obtained by calling 717-485-5736. Open Stage
Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Co. will sponsor an open stage Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Bi-Valley Registration
Bi-Valley girls softball registration for girls in grades K-8 will be held at McConnellsburg Alumni and Friends building Thursday, April 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, April 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call for other registration arrangements. Fee is $25 for the local summer league. More information may be obtained by calling 717-372- 5922. Senior Center Activities
Activities at the McConnellsburg Senior Center for April are as follows: nickel bingo, 9:30 a.m. - April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29; couch potato exercise/blood pressure testing, 11 a.m. - April 4 and 25; Newburg trip, 7 a.m. - April 5; hoarding lecture with Barry Munch, 11 a.m. - April 9; movie day, 12:30 a.m. - April 10; Chambersburg trip, 9 a.m. - April 11; medication safety, 11 a.m. - April 12; nutrition class for seniors/craft class, 10 a.m. - April 15; Bible study, 12:30 a.m. - April 16 and 30; monthly birthday party, 12:30 a.m. - April 17; nutrition class for others/craft class, 1 p.m. - April 18; Cumberland trip, 7 a.m. - April 19; craft day with LeNean Kellogg, 9 a.m. - April 23; movie day, 12:30 a.m. - April 24; Hagerstown trip, 9 a.m. - April 26. New York City Trip
Modern Woodmen of America Camp 7948 is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City Saturday, June 1. The bus departs from McConnellsburg Courthouse at 6 a.m. A stop for breakfast will be made and arrival in New York City near Macy's at approximately 11:30 a.m. Depart New York City near 9th Avenue between 44th and 45th Street at 6:15 p.m. A stop will be made halfway for supper. Estimated arrival back in McConnellsburg is 12:15 a.m. Cost for transportation and a buffet breakfast is adults $50 and children under 12 $45. Please send money by May 13 to Rick Claar, PO Box 624, Bedford, PA 15522 or call 888-623-6719. Lancaster Trip
A 3-day and 2-night Lancaster Show & the Dutch Country Trip (Diamond Tours) will be June 26-28 (Wednesday thru Friday), departing from Warfordsburg Senior Center at 8 a.m. Price includes motorcoach transportation, 2-night lodging, four meals: two breakfasts and two dinners; "Noah" show at Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, guided tour of Lancaster (Amish country); visit to charming Kitchen Kettle Village, admission to the Mennonite Information Center and admission to Landis Valley Museum & Village. The cost is $275 per person, double occupancy. For information & reservations contact: Julia Hixon 717-294-3717 or Virginia McDonald 717-294-6352. Mic & Jam NIGHT
McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends Association will sponsor a Mic & Jam Night in the alumni community gym Saturday, April 20, at 5 p.m. The feature band will be "The Silver Creek Band." Kitchen will open at 4 p.m., and the special will be a turkey dinner. The museums will be open for all to enjoy. All ages are invited to come and listen, dance, eat and enjoy a night out. Anyone wishing to perform on April 20, please contact John Hendershot at 328-2899. Drawing
Needmore Fire Co. will hold a 225 drawing April 13. Tickets are available by calling 717-496-3655 or from any fire company member.
Drug Disposal
Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fulton County Medical Center Main Lobby, 214 Peach Orchard Road, McConnellsburg. Free Clothing & Bedding
Men's, women's and children's clothing and personal hygiene products will be available Tuesday, April 9, at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Sponsored by Fulton County Catholic Mission. Doors open at 9 a.m. More information may be obtained by callng 485-5917. Food Health & Safety Course
McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends Association will sponsor a free Food Health & Safety Course Thursday, April 4, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon in the alumni community building. This course is for anyone that helps serve food at any kind of function. Each individual will receive certification. Questions or to reserve a spot call Kathy J. Kendall at 485-0221 (home) or 377-3643 (cell) or Joyce Long at 485-5560. Benefit Book Sale
More than 60,000 new and used books of all types, plus CDs, maps, sheet music, magazines, videotapes and artwork, will be offered for sale at bargain prices at the 29th annual Friends of Legal Services Book Sale at Laird Hall on the Wilson College campus in Chambersburg May 10-12. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 10; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11; and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Additional information may be obtained by calling 717-262-2326. Teen Art Contest
Fulton County Library Teen Advisory Board will sponsor a teen art contest. Entries will be accepted Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at McConnellsburg Library. Entry forms and rules can be obtained at the library or on its Web site. Christian School Open House
Fulton County Community Christian School in Needmore invites visitors to school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 23, 24 and 25. All grade levels will be open for visitors throughout the day for any length of time. Visitors are welcome between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. More information or to request a different date may be obtained by calling 717-573-4400. Also accepting enrollments for the 2013-14 school year. Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades 1-12 are available. Tuition rates are competitive and scholarship applications are being accepted. FCCCS is an approved member of the Association of Christian Schools International. SF Registration
Southern Fulton School District will hold pre-kindergarten registration Thursday, April 18, 2013. Anyone having children that will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2013, please call 717-294-3400 to schedule an appointment. FCMC Cookbook For Sale
Fulton County Medical Center Auxiliary will sell its 65th anniversary cookbook in the front lobby of the center April 18-22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cookbook contains more than 500 recipes and cost is $15. Community Victory Garden
The Fulton County Master Gardeners would like to invite the public to participate in the second year community Victory Garden within McConnellsburg Borough Wednesdays, April 24 to October 30, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Second Street behind the McConnellsburg Firehall. The Victory Garden offers a weekly, summer-long class held during the growing season from April to October. It provides a unique experience for class members to learn about and to participate in the process of vegetable gardening starting from soil preparation in spring to the final fall harvest and preparing the garden for winter. A combination of weekly classes designed to increase knowledge and hands-on work in the garden creates a greater confidence in the abilities of the participants to grow their own gardens at home. As the summer progresses, the group bonds and shares garden experiences, methods of preserving the harvest, seeds and plants, and recipes. There will be a small fee associated with this program $20 per person/$30 family to defray material costs for the 2013 season. Anyone interested can contact the Fulton County Extension Office and speak with Donna E. Shasserre at 717-485-4111. Cemetery Clean Up Day
Knobsville Cemetery Clean-Up Day will be May 11 with a raindate of May 18. Homebuyer Workship
Christian Social Sservices of Fulton County (CSS) announces the first homebuyer workshop program coming to Fulton County. CSS is partnering with PathStone Home Ownership Program to bring this here to Fulton County. The first workshop is scheduled for the CSS office in McConnellsburg Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is aimed for families with low and moderate income who have an interest in home ownership. There is no cost for the class. More information may be obtained by calling 485-5796. VFW Nominations
Nominations/voting for replacement board of directors members will be held Thursday, April 4, at McConnellsburg VFW at 6 p.m. Voting for changing the bylaws concerning number of board of directors will be discussed. Chain Saw Workshop
A chain saw workshop will be offered April 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Woodland Owners of the Southern Alleghenies, DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Buchanan Forest District and Keystone Training Solutions LLC have teamed up to present a one-day comprehensive, hands-on learning experience. Qualified, experienced instructors will guide participants through the basics of selection, maintenance, handling, ergonomics, limbing, bucking, felling, and sharpening chain saws for the woodlot owner. The cost is $30 for members of WOSA (Woodland Owners of the Southern Alleghenies) and $35 for nonmembers. The workshop will be held at Sideling Hill Forest Foreman Headquarters at 3017 Lincoln Highway near Harrisonville, PA 17228. Lunch will not be provided so bring your own. Also, bring saw, personal protective equipment (chaps, gloves, hard hat, eye and hearing protection), and sharpening/maintenance tools. Some personal protective equipment will be available to lend. Advance registration is required by April 10. Send your payment to WOSA, PO Box 253 Everett PA 15537. Call Ben Tresselt Jr. at 814-652-9150 if you need more details. Earth Day Celebration
An Earth Day celebration will be held at the Fulton County Library by the teen advisory board Saturday, April 20, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Something to do for everyone including games, face painting, gardening planters, bluebird boxes and other crafts made from recyclables. Presentations by the county 4-H Robotics Club, Game Commission, Master Gardeners and others. Rain or shine. Earth Day Spring Cleanup
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, and Cowans Gap State Park will hold an Earth Day spring cleanup. Spring into action April 27, 2013, as Earth Day is celebrated at Cowans Gap State Park. This is a volunteer workday that will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to meet at Pavilion #1. Volunteer projects will include litter removal, fence repair, painting/staining, trail work, Visitor Center cleanup, picnic table assembly and more. All tools and materials will be provided by the park. Please preregister by April 22 by calling the park office at 717-485-3948. Historical Society Dinner
Mark calendars for the Fulton County Historical Society's annual dinner and meeting April 20, 2013, at 6 p.m., at Hustontown Firehall. The dinner and meeting will be followed with entertainment by Matthew Dodd. The cost is $15 per person, $7.50 for children ages 5- 10, and free under age 5. The era for this show is the Civil War. Each show features its own character with his own accent and personality. Make reservations no later than April 12, 2013, either by mailing the count and money to Fulton County Historical Society, PO Box 115, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, or with Monica Seville at the county treasurer's office.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Free blood pressure checks will be held every Tuesday (January-May) by PSU Mont Alto nursing students. Checks will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Medical Center main lobby. Call 717-485-6115. Walk, Run, Play
Walk, run and play at the alumni community gym free every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions? Please call Kathy Kendall at 485- 0221 / 377-3643. McConnellsburg AA Meetings
The McConnellsburg Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. every week at the Alumni Building basement, McConnellsburg. Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Free blood pressure screenings will be given at the following locations: Mc- Connellsburg Senior Center the first Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Hann's Apartments the second Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Warfordsburg Senior Center the third Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Hustontown Senior Center the third Thursday of every month from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Community Wellness/Silver Sneakers/Prime
Community Wellness/Silver Sneakers/Prime will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Ful- ton County Medical Center cardiopulmonary rehab gym. The cost is based on insurance. Call Kim or Patti at 717-485-6149 to see if insurance provider is accepted. Community Wellness is $40/month/person or $70/month/couple. Nutrition Class
Fulton County nutrition awareness classes are held at Warfordsburg Senior Center on the third Monday of every month. When the third Monday is a holiday, it is held the fourth Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. To register or sign up for lunch call 717-294-6020. Blood Drive
The Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at Warfordsburg Faith Center on April 11 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. AA Meetings
AA meetings will be held every Monday beginning April 1 at 11 a.m., at Fulton County Medical Center, Second Floor, Pearl Room. More information may be obtained by calling 485-6115. Yoga Classes
Reaching Wellness yoga classes will be held for all ages every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Community State Bank. Call for cost and to register at 717-485- 4492. Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Alzheimer's/ dementia support group meets the third Tuesday monthly at 6:30 p.m. in Fulton County Medical Center, Pearl Room. More information may be obtained by calling 717-485- 6108. Zumba Fitness
Reaching Wellness Zumba fitness class will be held for all ages every Friday at 6 p.m., at McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends building. More information may be obtained by calling 717-253-7599 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. FOOD AND DINING Spring Tea at the Museum
The annual spring tea will be April 20 at the Fulton House at 11:30 a.m. Tickets may be obtained from Monica Seville at the courthouse or by calling 717- 485-4496 or 814-735-3039. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for children. Come join friends and neighbors for a pleasant gathering that benefits the Historical Society Museum. Ham/Chicken Potpie Dinner
A ham or chicken potpie dinner will be served at Shade Gap Fire Co. Auxiliary building, Sunday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 4-12 and under age 4 is free. Benefits Shade Gap Fire Co. Auxiliary. Turkey Dinner
Breezewood Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a turkey dinner Sunday, April 14, beginning at 11 a.m. Meals are available to eat in or to carry out. For more information call 814-735-4418. All proceeds benefit the Breezewood Volunteer Fire Co. Mark calendars for the car show/chicken barbecue on May 19. Free Meal
A free meal will be served the second Tuesday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 220 North Third Street. Please join in for good fellowship. Hoagie Sale
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, will hold a hoagie sale Saturday, April 13. Lunch will be served at the schoolhouse across from the church and madeto order hoagies will be served, along with homemade soup and pies. Serving begins at 9 a.m. For call-ahead orders, contact Betty Bivens at 485-3058. Mark calendars for Saturday, June 22, for the annual church festival.
Animal League Meeting
Better Days Animal League will hold an organizational meeting Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m., at the BDAL Thrift Store. Please join in to learn more about BDAL, services provided and plans for the upcoming spring fling and rabies clinic at Butterfly Gardens May 18. This is a great opportunity to become involved as a volunteer for our community events or thrift stores, all benefiting the lives of abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Anyone interested in providing support to BDAL, Humane Society police officers and improving the lives of all animals in Fulton County is welcome to attend. Garden Club Meeting
North End Garden Club's next meeting is a tea Tuesday, April 23, at 11 a.m., at Fulton County Library activity room. Bring a fancy finger food, teacup and hat. New members are welcome. More information may be obtained by calling 717-485-5736. Cemetery Assoc. Meeting
Wells Valley Presbyterian Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the home of Ronnie Eichelberger on April 20, at 7 p.m. Anyone who wishes to put a bid in for the mowing the cemetery may contact Robert Johnson at 7838 North Valley Road, Wells Tannery, PA 16691 or call 814-685-3083. Any member may attend the meeting.
Wells Tannery Community Park meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 4, to discuss the annual homecoming. Scout Meeting
Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 meets every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the VFW, 518 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg. It is open to all boys 11-18 years of age. Monetary donations and help will be accepted. More information may be obtained by contacting the Scoutmaster Martin Seylar at 717-485-4093. Farm Women Meeting
Fulton County Society of Farm Women will meet April 4 at 6 p.m., at Fulton County Library. Please use main door. Cemetery Association Meeting
Clear Ridge Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m., at Clear Ridge United Methodist Church. Meeting is open to the public. Single Meeting
Knobsville Singles will meet Monday, April 8, at 9 a.m., at K's Place. New members are welcome. PASR Meeting
Fulton County PASR will hold a spring meeting Monday, April 22, at Needmore Bible Church. The business meeting and registration will start at 10:30 a.m., followed with a noon meal. Tom Svirsko, region legislative chair, will update all concerning the legislator and pension system. All those receiving a pension from the state are invited to attend the 1 p.m. meeting. Reservations are needed for those attending the meal. Cost is $10. Send reservations by April 15 to Joy Anderson, 19816 Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, firstname.lastname@example.com or 717-987-3494. McConnellsburg AA Meetings
The McConnellsburg Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. every week at the Alumni Building basement, McConnellsburg. Wells Tannery Post Office Meeting
A public meeting regarding the future of the Wells Tannery Post Office will be held Tuesday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., at Wells Tannery Community Building. Both box holders and patrons receiving rural route delivery are urged to return their surveys and attend this important meeting.
Scentsy/Thirty-One Bingo
A Scentsy/Thirty-One spring bingo will be held Sunday, May 5, at Needmore Firehall. Doors and kitchen open at noon and games begin at 2 p.m. Admission of $25 inclues 20 regular games and four specials. Register early by calling or texting 717-372-0846 or 717-504-0583 and get free specials card. Benefts Needmore Fire Co. EMS. Bingo
A Longaberger and Vera Bradley bingo to benefit the ARC of Franklin and Fulton counties will be held Sunday, April 7, at Chambersburg VFW on South Fourth Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes lunch and 28 games. To purchase tickets call 264-4390.


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I have enjoyed doing the Chat Room with you guys. It means a lot to me that you're still with me. I'm the only Mets blogger that continually watches and comments the game with his readers.
The Chat Room has caught the attention of others to where I will expand it, beginning with Monday's game with the Braves. I didn't want to do it over the weekend when the viewing is down to begin with.
I have linked up with the Metsmerizedonline.web and their readers will joining us. Part of this agreement also includes being linked up with other team's websites. It's a new process, but we're on the ground floor and I'm optimistic it will bring more readers to the blog.
I will still be in the room to converse with you so that won't change as I would never sacrifice my readers. I believe this is something that will help the blog and I'm optimistic for your continued support.
I'll have more details later.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Pete Hawley and the Merrill Company
Just imagine, if not for Jeanie's dedication, gorgeous original art, sketches and hand-written notes, like those you see in today's post, would certainly have ended up incinerated or in a landfill. For preventing that fate, and for her willingness to share these treasures with us, we are forever grateful.
As a working illustrator, nothing fascinates me more than seeing the process of other artists - especially the great mid-century illustrators like Pete Hawley, whom I so admire. Studying original art, examining comps and sketches and scrutinizing any notes jotted down in the borders only enhance to the experience. To be privy to this long note from Hawley to Miss Marion Merrill is an absolute thrill.
"Dear Miss Merrill," writes the artist, "I could go on with these all week... but knowing you're in a hurry I'll send them on - have used The Champ title and size for lack of anything better."
"Hope I haven't picked on any Verbotten subjects this time - especially the knight in shining armour... I'd like to do that one best."
"If any of these are usable and you don't like the color scheme, just have your man paint the desired colors on the cellophane. I've forgotten your preferences in background colors. Have other ideas on young mermaid watercolorists, artistic centipedes, etc - but another time. Am tossing in the battered old school bus tissue as I'm tired of seeing it around. Best, Pete"
These colour roughs must have been cover proposals for Merrill books - and clearly some of the artist's earlier suggestions had been rejected because of the subject matter he chose.
Pete Hawley went on to do quite a few pieces for various Merrill books. I think its especially interesting to see these early 1950s examples - already so sophisticated! - of compositions and subjects very similar to the sort of things he would specialize in a decade or more later for American Greetings.
Original art dealer Mitch Itkowitz shows three pieces by Pete Hawley in his new catalogue of original Merrill cover paintings, which is available today from graphiccollectibles.com
There are also about twenty images from the catalogue on the website.
* Many thanks to Jean Woodcock for providing the bulk of today's scans - and to Mitch for the scan at the top of today's post.
* My Pete Hawley Flickr set.
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Wow, what a treat today! Thanks to you and Jeanie for sharing. Great stuff!ReplyDelete
Boy, he was slick. So much flair and polish on top of really solid drawing, and from the letter it sounds like he never had a shortage of ideas. Hawley is a true inspiration. Thanks Leif, Mitch and Jean for sharing these.ReplyDelete
Do you have a copy of his movie poster for Rhubarb? Never been able to find that one.
Chris; I'm delighted that I've made such an enthusiastic Pete Hawley fan out of you.ReplyDelete
Shane; I must agree - Pete Hawley seems to have drawn from a bottomless well of energetic creativity. We really are fortunate that these merrill treasures escaped destruction, thanks to Jeanie's efforts.
I'm sorry, I've never seen the movie poster you're looking for - but I'll keep my eyes peeled for it ;^)
- Rich3:53 PM
"A bottomless well of energetic creativity"ReplyDelete
that sounds inexhaustible, Leif; as inexhaustible as Today's Inspiration.
"Dear Miss Merill" - like that handwritten letter very much. What a fine handwriting.
Absolutely wonderful. What strong drawing and executed expertly. It is great to see such non-digitally enhanced craftsmanship.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing Pete's work, we are part of the Hawley family and love to see his work anywhere :)ReplyDelete


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Jammu and Kashmir
Earth : Asia : South Asia : India : Himalayan North : Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir [1] (Urdu: مقبوضہ کشمیر) is the northernmost state of India.
British India's princely state of Jammu and Kashmir is now divided between the Republic of India and Pakistan. India claims the entire area of the former state, whereas Pakistan regards the same area as "territory in dispute" awaiting a plebiscite. While some Kashmiris hope for an independent and unified Kashmir, the majority seem to simply want peace. It is a mountainous region of great beauty and diversity offering much in the way of outdoor activities and sights for the tourist. The unrest had pretty much completely shut down what was once a thriving tourist industry in Kashmir, and it's now only starting to make a slow comeback. As a rule of thumb, the western area remains unsafe, while the eastern area (Ladakh) is fine - see "Stay safe" below. Today, Jammu and Kashmir is one of two Muslim-majority administrative divisions in India, the other being the Lakshadweep Islands. It has an area of 39,179mi² (101,473.1 km2).
The inhabitants of J&K belong to three religions, with Kashmir being mainly Muslim, Jammu being mainly Hindu and the Ladakhis divided almost equally between Buddhists and Muslims.
The state's official language is Urdu. However, the main languages spoken are Kashmiri in the Kashmir Valley, Ladakhi in Ladakh and Dogri in Jammu. Most people speak at least a little Hindi and you may even hear Punjabi.
As elsewhere in India, English is fairly widely spoken among the educated classes and those involved in the tourist industry.
Get in
By plane
Flights operate to Srinagar and Leh. Try Indian Airlines [2], Jet Airways [3], Kingfisher [4] and Air Deccan [5].
By train
The last stop on the railway line north is Udhampur, where you can catch onward buses and hire SUVs/MUVs (Tata Sumo / Toyota Innova/ Mahindra Scorpio). However it is better to get down in Jammu and catch a taxi from there as these are more readily available.
The Kashmir Railway is a railway line being built in India to connect the state of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The Project officially coded USBRL (Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link) starts from the city of Udhampur, 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of Jammu, and travels for 290 kilometres (180 mi) to the city of Baramulla on the northwestern edge of the Kashmir Valley. The route crosses major earthquake zones, and is subjected to extreme temperatures of cold and heat, as well as inhospitable terrain, making it an extremely challenging engineering project.
By bus
There are two ways to get in by land - via Jammu and up to Srinagar or via Manali in Himachal Pradesh and up to Leh.
Get around
Gulmarg is well known for its amazing natural beauty and it is counted as one of the unique tourist destinations in the world. Gulmarg is surrounded by dense forest. This place is famous for its golf hikes and beautiful highland golf course.
The way to reach Sonamarg or the Meadow of the gold is from the sindh valley. This valley also shows more amazing facet in kashmir. Sonamarg is located at an altitude of around 2730 meters from the sea level; it has Snow Mountains as its backdrop against the sky.
Raghunath Temple:
Raghunath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shri Rama. All the inner walls of this temple are covered with gold, on three sides. Galleries of this temples are covered with ' Saligrams'. The other surrounding temples are related to other gods from the Ramayana. This temple is located in the centre or we can say in the heart of Jammu.
Bahu Fort:
Bahu fort was modified and improved by Dogra Rulers of jammu but first built it was built by the Raja Bahulochan. This fort is located at a distance of around 5 km from the main city and perhaps is the oldest edifice in the Jammu. This fort is facing the Tawi River. There is a temple of goddess kali in the fort.
Mubarak Mandi Palace:
Mubarak Palace was built with the touch of three different styles, Rajasthani, Mughal and Gothic. Most famous part of this Palace is the Sheesh Mahal segment. There is a Dogra Art Museum, which is a treasure house of miniature paintings from various hill schools.
Peer Baba: This is of the holy places for Muslim saints. Here, people from all the religions comes in large number to pray, on Thursday.
Sri Amarnath Ji:Holy Amarnath Cave ( Temple) is situated 144 kms east to Srinagar - Jammu & Kashmir state. Lord Amarnath is in the form of an ice Silva-lingam. On the full moon day the lingam is approx 6 ft high. In Rigveda it is said "Ekam Sat" means "There is one Being, whom sages calls by many names. The Supreme Power (Parmeshwar) has three deities who carry on the world called - The Trinity . Lord Brahma - creator of World, Lord Vishnu - Perpetuator of life and Lord Shiva (Mahesh) - the purifier and perpetuator of good and destroyer of evil. Lord Shiva is known as Rudra in Rig Veda as in its following verse. " We Worship Tryambaka (Rudra), Who spread Fragrance and Increases Nourishment, May He release me, like the cucumber from its stem , From Mortal Life , But not From Immorality . "
Amarnath - One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. Legend has it that Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret of creation in a cave in Amarnath. Unknown to them, a pair of doves eavesdropped on this conversation and having learnt the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made the cave their eternal abode. Yajur veda refers lord Shiva as an ascetic warrior Whose robe is of Deer Skin and carries Damru and Trishul. As referred by the verse "Satyam - Shivam - Sundaram, one life must have three facets Satyam - Truth, Shivam - Good and Sundram - Beautiful. http://amarnathyatrapackages.blogspot.in/
Chadar Trek
Zanskar is located at a very high altitude in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the best trekking destinations around the world. In Winter, Zanskar river freezes up, and get converted into an amazing adventures trek called Chadar-The Frozen River Trek.
The traditional name for the Zanskar Trek is Chadar Trek as the river becomes a snow sheet during winters due to heavy snowfall. It boasts of some of the lowest temperatures making it a challenging trek for the adventurers. The most isolated and inaccessible for nearly eight months in a year due to heavy snowfall resulting in closure of all the access passes; Zanskar has the distinction of being the least interfered with microcosms of Ladakh, and thus one of the last few surviving cultural satellites of Tibet. This geographical isolation together with the esoteric nature of Buddhism practiced here has enabled its ten thousand inhabitants to preserve and perpetuate their cultural identity.
Stay Safe
The situation in the province is far from stable. Outbursts of politically motivated violence are possible, especially around Srinagar. Demonstrations and rallies can rapidly turn violent. Western citizens might be a potential target of hostility and anti-Western mob violence. It is vital for travellers to maintain good situational awareness.
Ladakh is removed from the tension and can be considered safe.


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How can the new school board succeed? Harmon Mitchell says continuing the stability and foresight of the outgoing board, yet working with the School District's new administration to ensure the teaching fundamentals, the leadership principles and the safety and security doctrines of a successful 21st-century learning environment will be key.
The Rockford School District will be guided by a new School Board beginning Tuesday. Officers will be elected right after the swearing-in at the third-floor boardroom of the Administration Building on Seventh Street. Three members will serve for two years; the others will serve four-year terms.
This first year will be a challenging one for them. Many things will be different from the past two years ... many will remain the same. Seem confusing? It doesn't have to be.
It's simply a matter of continuing the stability and foresight of the outgoing board, yet working with the School District's new administration to ensure the teaching fundamentals, the leadership principles and the safety and security doctrines of a successful 21st-century learning environment.
Sounds easy, huh? Well, let me tell you ... it takes a lot of work, a lot of pulling together, a lot of idea-sharing — while keeping the interests of all of the district's students foremost in your mind.
Fortunately, the solid groundwork that five members of the incoming board have been part of will help to continue the advancement of the programs necessary for the accomplishment of the district's goals.
"The two Mikes" — Michael Connor and Michael Harner — bring unique leadership qualities to the School Board, and the promise of successes point to brighter days for our students, teachers and the entire community.
This new board can be expected to be held accountable for the completion of a number of programs and initiatives during its term of office:The overhaul of schools as provided for by the overwhelming vote last fall in favor of the bond referendum. The conversion of the district's high schools into a series of career- and college-readiness academies. The expansion of the fine-arts programs, which will encourage more students to participate in music, dance, theater and speech. An emphasis on increased participation in athletics, beginning as early as third grade. An expansion of our early-childhood programs through more facilities and more qualified staff.
In addition, this new board will have to be willing to work together to insist that the district continue its search for dedicated, driven teachers with diverse backgrounds.
This same diversity should be sought at all levels of the employment spectrum. The Rockford area's largest employer should continue its equity goals in regard to not only the hiring of teachers and administrators, but also paraprofessionals, clerical assistants, food handlers and bus drivers.
The outgoing board has set a pretty high standard against which the incoming board could be graded. But there is still much to be done. I know this new board has the qualifications to achieve even more. I know they are extremely dedicated. I know they have the desire.
In addition to continuing my work with the Rockford Public Schools Foundation, I am looking forward to "sitting back and relaxing," playing a little golf and watching with interest as your new board tackles with good governance the never-ending challenges of the School District.
President Harmon Mitchell will complete his six-year tenure on the Rockford School Board on April 30.


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|Safety of new meds
Dec 6, 2009
My doctor is not putting me on meds until I reach a CD4 count of 350 cells regardless of CD4 percentage. He cautioned that even the new meds are not side effects free and we still don't know what they could do to the body in the long term. Otherwise any newly diagnosed would be immediately on treatment but the guidelines don't recommend it. I was reading your comments on treatment and they all seems very optimistic. Too optimistic for my doctor since he can't understand why you are so confident that the meds will work for decades without serious side effects. He said that if you have a study to confirm this to post it. I guess you and nobody else is willing to take the responsibility about the chances of developing body changes or organ damages with the new meds. Right?
Response from Dr. Young
You raise many common concerns; let me try to address your main ones.
First, no one (including me) says that any medication or medication regimen will be 100% tolerated or non-toxic in 100% of individuals. This goes for prescription meds, supplements, herbs, etc.
What we do have is many, many clinical trials that outline the likelihood of toxicity and side effects; when they occur today, most are mild, and when they aren't they are, in general, shown to be better than uncontrolled HIV infection. We also have multiple large scale clinical cohort studies from multiple countries (and ethnic and racial groups) that show that death from HIV and HIV complications is very much reduced when people have access to medications for HIV. In the spirit of evidence-based (rather than faith-based) medical decision making, I'd suggest that your healthcare provider look at the NA-ACCORD, HOPS or EUROSIDA clinical studies. Indeed, it's still clear that while life expectancy is much improved with treatment, there are still many challenges and things to learn.
Lastly, I have many, many patients who have been taking HIV medications successfully since the beginning of the combination treatment era -- in 1995-1996. To assert definitively that the bottom might (or might not) drop tomorrow is speculative -- nevertheless, thousands of patient experiences for over a decade has to count for something, no?
So, for now, I do take the very personal and professional responsibility for all of the hundreds of people who have trusted their medical decision making to our doctor-patient relationship. I find it offensive that you'd accuse me (and many other very hard working care providers) of the contrary.
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DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Dave Bing accused his Boston counterpart of insensitivity Tuesday after Thomas Menino told a magazine that if he ever visited the Motor City, he'd "blow up the place and start all over."
In a New York Times Magazine article that first appeared online last week, Menino said Detroit is a place he'd like to visit, then added the rest when asked what he'd do there.
"It is extremely regrettable that Boston Mayor Thomas Menino used such an unfortunate choice of words to describe what he would do if he came to Detroit," said Bing, who is not running for re-election after one term as mayor. "I would think the mayor of a city that recently experienced a deadly bombing attack would be more sensitive and not use the phrase 'blow up.'"
A spokeswoman for the Boston mayor said Menino "feels strongly about cities," cares about Detroit's problems and "would like to help in any way he can."
"The mayor is sorry that people have taken offense," Dot Joyce told The Associated Press in a phone interview. "It was never his intention."
She said that Menino's proposal to "blow up the place" meant to overhaul the broken systems that have helped bring down Detroit.
Three people were killed and more than 260 injured in April when pressure cookers packed with explosives, nails, ball bearings and metal shards detonated near the finish line of the popular Boston Marathon.
One of the suspects was killed three days later in a gun battle with police. His brother was captured and has pleaded not guilty to using a weapon of mass destruction charges.
Menino also told the magazine that "inaction" and "leadership" are behind some of Detroit's problems, like boarded up buildings, nonworking streetlights and lengthy police response times to 911 calls.
Bing, a member of professional basketball's Hall of Fame and former steel supply company owner, said Menino should have gotten "his facts right."
"The Detroit Police Department's response time is not — and has never been — 90 minutes," Bing said. "And, most of our city's buildings are not boarded up. Since taking office more than four years ago, there has been tireless action on the part of my administration to improve the quality of life for our citizens. In fact, I invite Mayor Menino to visit Detroit to see our city for himself."
Menino is the latest politician to offer his take on Detroit and its troubles. Two years ago, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told NBC-TV's "Meet the Press" that Detroit should welcome immigrants to boost the city's shrinking population.
Detroit in July became the largest city in the country to seek bankruptcy when state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr filed for court protection as he tries to restructure finances.
Orr said Detroit's debt could be $18 billion or more.
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How do we hate tea bags, let us count the ways! Sadly, 95% of tea sales in the U.S are in tea bag form and they usually contain the crappiest tea possible. Since looseleaf tea can't expand in a bag, tea merchants decided to fill the bags with smaller leaves. Called "fannings" or "dust," this grade of tea is essentially the byproduct of real tea production. If you drink tea made from tea bags, you're getting water dressed in brown. Gross. No wonder people feel the need to dump tons of sugar in it! (Let's face it, people: "sweet tea" may be delicious, but it's really brown sugar water.) If you think you hate tea, blame it on the tea industry and boldly go give looseleaf tea a try.
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I have been purchasing premade cones, premade henna and making my own cones, and I've also been making my own henna and cones. But there is one problem I consistently have, that I can't figure out. I make the henna and fill the cones and use them and they're fine in most respects. Whatever I have left over, I seal in a bag and keep in the fridge. But a day or two later when I pull it out again the cone has started leaking what looks like henna stained water (lemon juice I guess). I try to reseal the cone at the top thinking there's a leak, but if I dab it with a paper towel, its like seeping through the cellophane all over. Needless to say, this makes it difficult to reuse. I've tried to google this without much luck. What the heck am I doing wrong???
Henna Cones leaking after storage...
I think there are a few things you could look at here.
I wouldn't expect the lemon juice to be able to ooze out THOUGH the cello, but could be coming out from between the layers. Take a look at how you're rolling your cones and see if there's plenty of overlap between each layer. Does that make sense? Many people put a bit of tape on the INSIDE of the cone to hold that seem down too. (I don't, but lots do.) Also, make sure not to fill your cones more than about 2/3 of the way to the top. You want plenty of room at the top to roll the cone down and seal it up without the paste oozing out.
What kind of tape are you using? This could make a big difference! Some kinds of tape fail in the fridge or freezer. The two that I KNOW work well are the scotch brand with the red label, OR the discount brand at walmart on a red roll with a yellow and red cardboard hang-tag for packaging. What these two have in common is that they are the VERY clear, shiny kind of tape. If you can't find either of the two I mention, find one that is like that.
Now, if this stuff is coming right THROUGH the cello, not from between layers or seemed places its not lemon juice. Its either demising lawsone or essential oils. Demising lawsone (dye from the paste that has passed its ability to stain) separates from the rest of the paste into a transluscent brown sticky juice. This stuff can sometimes migrate though cello. If that's what you've got it means that your henna was past its prime anyway. Dye released paste should keep a day or two at room temp, a week in the fridge, or a few months in the freezer. Stuff coming THROUGH the cello could also be essential oils. How much are you using? 30 ml (about 1 ounce or two tablespoons) is the MOST you should use.
Thanks so much for your reply!
When I roll my cones, I know there's plenty of overlap and I do put a piece of tape on the inside as well. But my tape is not the clear kind, it's more frosted looking. So I'll definitely try changing my tape choice.
Your description about the demising lawsone sound exactly like the stuff I'm dealing with. If that's the case, the henna isn't lasting more than a day in the fridge. Does this mean that the henna powder I'm using is not fresh? How could I check that?
As for the essential oils, I only use lavender and I think in my last batch I only put in a couple teaspoons. I was following a recipe I found online because I haven't really made it before.
Are you getting good color from your paste before it goes oozey? That's the only way that I would know how to tell if its stale.
It doesn't seem like the oil is your problem.
I'm afraid I don't have any other solutions. Try changing just the tape and maybe use the freezer for storage instead, and see if that doesn't fix it!
When you say 30 mL is the most you should use with essential oils, how much henna is that in relation to? the 1/4 cup in the KISS recipe? You should still increase oils with henna, correct? I'm trying to tweak things these days for a better stain.... thanks!
The "KISS" recipe is not a common standard and I don't pay it any mind. I don't know how to relate it to my recipe, but my 30 ml max is in a 100 g henna mix though.
Ooh...thanks Jen. On this site, possibly at least a year ago or more, I was strongly directed to the KISS recipe and have been using it ever since. If you don't go by it...care to share what you do differently? I'm sorry...we've probably been over this all before in other posts but this 'dismissal' of the KISS recipe is a new find :D...
Currently I have the raj twilight from TDL...use the KISS recipe but use less dextrose b/c of how stringy the raj is...make a double batch and use 1/2 lavendar and 1/2 straight cajeput. Dye release time...usually 12 hours but I'm going to do some testing soon.
My recipe is a little less exact... I'll give you that the other is nice and specific... like making cookies from the chocolate chip bag! Mines a little more like grandma teaches a recipe. This is for 100 g powder.
I start with adding lemon juice to the powder. Nothing else. I mix it really heavy. I used to say "like stiff mashed potatoes" but really its heavier than that. More like plaster! There's no use offering an amount of lemon because each crop of henna will soak up more or less liquid. I cover that and leave it stand 8-12 hours depending on the room temp. More in winter when its 65 in my kitchen, and less in summer when its 75 or 80. *Its very important that henna paste NOT be allowed to get more than 85 degrees at all!
After that standing time I add two tablespoons EO. Be careful because it doesn't really want to blend in well and will slosh out while you stir.
Once the oils are mixed in, I add 2 tablespoons of sugar, stir it in, and walk away from the bowl for about 10 minutes. You'll see when you come back that the sugar is disolving and its drawing moisture out of the air! What was sugar crystals will stand out like dark little droplets in your paste. Stir them in and check the texture of the paste. The cool thing is that the sugar can draw more moisture out of damp air. This will make your paste thinner with the same ammount of sugar on a damp day than a dry day. This way, since you need more sugar in dry weather and less in humid weather, if you keep adding your sugar a tablespoon or so at a time it will have the "right" amount of sugar by the time the paste thins down to the "right" thickness!!! Does that make sense? There is a point when you know it can't be a good idea to add any more sugar. Finding that spot takes practice, but if you think you've maxed out the reasonable amount of sugar and your paste is still too thick, stir in tiny amounts of water until you get there.
Then I cover it for at least a few more hours, checking for peak dye realease occasionally. Paste shouldn't be used untill at least a few hours after adding EOs to give them time to disolve the dye, so you would need to adjust timing for fast releasing henna.
Another note about sugar: its not just to make paste stringier, so don't think you don't need it as much with stringy paste! Sugar does some stuff stringy can't do on its own. It keeps the paste flexible even after it dries so it doesn't crack nearly as much. It also keeps the paste stuck to the skin better. Properly sugared paste should not NEED a seal at all!
Its also a good idea to check dye potential on paste as you think its getting old. Pick up a 48 hour cone and check it. Sometimes you'll be suprised at just how long PEAK dye release takes. Most Jamila, for expample is pretty slow. I useally give it two full days of standing time!
thanks Jen! So much to learn....
About the dye release time...do you mean 'more time' in winter when it's cooler and 'less time' in summer when it's warmer? Cause doesnt' henna release faster when it's warmer? I translated it in my head correctly I think when I read it, but want to make sure in case new people are reading it, or if I've misunderstood!
Thanks again! Looking forward to trying this out!
You're welcome! And yes, you caught my mistake, and thanks for hearing what I meant rather than what I said. All fixed now.
Two things may be happening here. One is the wrong tape. The glue used for frosted tape does not handle moisture or freezing well and the glue dissolves from those things and the essential oils. Once the glue loses its adhesion, the tape opens up causing a leak. Good old 3M clear Scotch tape with the red package is always a reliable choice.
Second, how is your freezer? If it's an old one or very full or not very efficient, i.e. it takes a long time for your cones to freeze, your paste may be separating as it freezes. I've got an old dog of a small fridge and my paste separates during freezing requiring me to shoot out a blob of paste once I clip the tip to get to the mixed henna in the cone.
Most mixes are pretty forgiving, and you can usually get two or possibly three re-freezes out of your henna before the paste starts to get unmanageable. It will still stain well even if frozen and thawed a half-dozen times. But the consistency will get worse, a little bit, each time.
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Growing Green: Cultural tips to prevent scabby potatoes
Grocery stores have set up their seed potato displays, and many gardeners are getting ready to plant. However, some have expressed dismay about last year's crop: disfigured, dark, rough, pitted and corky, their potatoes were infected with potato scab, a disease caused by a soil borne bacteria.
Potato scab bacteria lives on organic material in the soil and infects young tubers through pores or wounds. The infection produces reddish-brown spots that grow into large corky lesions. Spores develop in these lesions and are shed into the soil, just waiting to do more damage next year. Infected potatoes that are used as seed potatoes the following year can re-infest the soil where they are planted.
Although potatoes infected by potato scab are unsightly, the tubers are edible, and the scabby areas can be peeled away. If stored in dark, cool, dry locations, they potatoes keep reasonably well.
There are no chemical controls recommended for home gardeners, but there are some cultural practices that will help to control the disease. Make sure you purchase certified, scab-free seed potatoes. Select varieties such as Norland, Superior, Norgold Russet or Burbank Russet, all of which have shown resistance to potato scab.
Make sure to rotate potatoes in your garden. Do not plant them in the same area more than once every three to four years. Do not plant them where you have recently planted other root crops such as beets, carrots, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips or radishes, as these can also be infected by scab. Remove and destroy any potato debris and cull tubers at the end of the season.
Lowering the soil pH will significantly reduce scab. A pH of 6.5 is about as low as you should go, any lower will be too acidic for potatoes and most other vegetable plants. Have your soil tested to determine your acidity. To increase soil acidity, apply an acid producing fertilizer like ammonium sulfate.
Keep potato plants well watered, especially during the time the new tubers are forming. However, do not keep the soil saturated as this will encourage root rot and other diseases.
How do you plant potatoes? Just follow these easy instructions for a successful potato patch:
·Seed pieces can be planted as soon as soil warms, generally in mid-April.
·Plant seed pieces with at least one eye or bud per piece, no smaller than about 2 ounces in size.
·Cut seed pieces at least one day before planting to allow cut surfaces to dry.
·Plant seed pieces cut side down, 10-12 inches apart and about 3-5 inches deep, in rows 30-36 inches apart.
·Start hilling plants when stems are about a foot tall, and once or twice more during the growing season.
"New" small potatoes can be harvested about 7-8 weeks after planting. Mature tubers can be harvested after leaves have dried or when tubers have reached full size.
Hope you have great success in your potato patch!
Until Next Time, Happy Gardening!
What I say is that, if a fellow really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
"Positivity combined with relentless motivation is a smart way to get the most out of life"
"I'm such a workaholic and so on fire all the time, it bewilders the s--- out of me…If you're interested in something, you have to act on it. When you get ideas, don't just let them be fleeting thoughts that flow into the universe, so that later you look back and think, 'God, I wish I had done something about that.' Just go for it and never be afraid."
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I heart Drew too. Cutest ever. The Wedding Singer is such a classic.
- January 29, 2008 at 10:07 PM
you nailed it! she totally marches to the beat of her own drum. that's what's so awesome about drew. plus she doesn't conform to hollywood's lameass standards which equal you must be a toothpick to be hot. seriously! wtf? drew's a million times hotter than paris f-ing hilton! plus she has a PERSONALITY!! good post, jen!
- January 29, 2008 at 10:09 PM
AHHH love!!
OK, first of all, I love that Rufus Wainwright quote you put up! I have pages and pages of writing all about my boyfriend from the first few months of us dating. Now I can barely find things to blog about, but back then I was filling pages about one person.
I dig Gwen so yay for posting, although I miss her No Doubt days and she isn't on my walls anymore.
Scrolling thru photos I was just waiting for that daisy photo to pop up! She is lovely, and I remember reading an interview about body image where she said she loves her little belly pooch. :) As a girl who had such a pooch even at 115 pounds, I adore her for that.
Great posts!
- January 29, 2008 at 10:46 PM
- Jennifer Stoddart said...
Thanks for the love, J!
- January 29, 2008 at 11:51 PM
- Tashina said...
To say that I adore Drew would be an understatement. :) Awesome post! Have you read her book that she wrote as a teenager?
- February 2, 2008 at 8:11 PM
- Jennifer Stoddart said...
I've totally read her book. I love the photo of her on the cover with a big, long perm! :)
- February 3, 2008 at 6:31 AM
- punky said...
oh how i love drew!
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Feb. 9, 2013
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Behind seven goals and 10 points from senior co-captain Logan Schuss, the No. 19/20 Ohio State men's lacrosse team opened its season with a 14-8 victory over Detroit inside Woody Hayes Athletic Center Saturday afternoon. The teams were tied at 6 at halftime but Ohio State outscored the Titans, 8-2, in the second half, including 5-1 in the third quarter, for the non-conference victory.
"I'm concerned with the start," Nick Myers, Ohio State head coach, said. "We know we need to play 60 minutes to be where we want to be. There were positives in both halves though. We hunkered down and only allowed two goals in the second half, which is a positive."
Freshman Carter Brown had six points, with two goals and a team-best four assists, while sophomore Jesse King had a hat trick and freshman Tyler Pfister scored two goals. Junior goalie Greg Dutton made nine saves for the squad. Senior Trey Wilkes was 14-8 on faceoffs and had six groundballs, while senior Kevin Mack had seven groundballs and junior Darius Bowling picked up six loose balls while causing three turnovers.
"Coach came into the lockerroom at halftime and told us to settle down and just play our Buckeye game," Schuss said. "We came out in the second half and the offense started clicking and the defense started shutting them down and we got on a roll."
The Buckeyes trailed 3-2 after the first quarter. After Schuss opened the scoring 1:06 into the game, the Titans scored three in a row to take a 3-1 lead at 7:14 of the opening stanza. Detroit tied the game at 9:14 and then scored twice in 35 seconds (7:49 and 7:14) for a two-goal lead. Schuss tallied, assisted by co-captain and senior Dominique Alexander, to draw Ohio State within one at 3:42. Shots were 9-6 in favor of the Buckeyes in the quarter.
Schuss scored a man-up goal at 11:41 of the second, assisted by junior Adam Trombley, to tie the score at 3. The teams traded goals at 9:34 and 8:55, with Pfister scoring unassisted for the Buckeyes, to remain deadlocked (4-4). After Detroit's Mike Birney tallied man-up at 7:30, Ohio State scored the next two goals for its first lead since early in the game (6-5). Sophomore David Planning set up Brown for a goal at 5:38 to tie the game at 5 and Schuss found Pfister for a man-up goal at 3:12 for a 6-5 Ohio State advantage. With 1:15 remaining in the half the Titans again tied the game when Alex Maini scored on an extra-man chance. Ohio state had nine shots in the quarter, holding the Titans to five.
Ohio State outscored the Titans, 5-1, in the third quarter to take control of the game. Schuss found King for a goal at 12:17 to push Ohio State ahead, 7-6 and Brown set up Schuss at 8:54 for the Buckeyes' first two-goal lead of the game. Detroit's Brandon Beauregard drew the Titans within one with a tally at 7:04 but the Buckeyes scored three times in the final 3:37 of the quarter for an 11-7 lead. Brown scored off an assist from Schuss at 3:37, followed by a man-up goal from King at 2:15.
Schuss scored the next three goals, all assisted by Brown, finding the back of the net at 1:55 of the third and 13:24 and 12:10 of the fourth. Detroit stopped the Buckeyes' five-goal run on a tally from Maini at 11:58 and King ended the scoring with an unassisted tally with 58 seconds remaining. Ohio State outshot Detroit, 29-9, in the second half (18-4 in the third quarter, 11-5 in the fourth).
Ohio State outshot Detroit, 47-20, in the game. Dutton played all 60 minutes and had nine saves, with four groundballs. The Titans' A.J. Levell had 17 saves in all 60 minutes.
The Buckeyes were 3-for-4 on man-up chances, with Detroit 2-for-4. The Buckeyes had the edge in groundballs (35-25) and won 18-of-26 faceoffs, going 8-4 in the second half.
Ohio State returns to action in the Moe's Southwest Grill Classic next Sunday, Feb. 17, against Jacksonville at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. The team will return to Columbus to host Marquette Feb. 23 inside Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Note the game vs. Marquette is sold out.
Postgame Notes
• Schuss' seven goals tied his career high, first set May 8, 2010 at North Carolina. His 10 points were a personal best, topping the eight points he had vs. the Tar Heels in 2010.
• Schuss extended his point streak to 46 games. He now is tied for third in program history with 175 points and ranks third with 109 goals. He is eighth with 66 assists.
• Schuss had the seventh 10-point game in program history and the seventh seven-goal game for a Buckeye. His 17 shots vs. Detroit are a career high and rank third (tied) all-time for a Buckeye.
• Bowling's five groundballs were a career best, topping the four he had vs. Mercer last year. Bowling had a career-high three caused turnovers.
• Mack tied his career high with seven groundballs, first set last year vs. Detroit.
• Ohio State is 11-0 in games played inside Woody Hayes Athletic Center, including a 5-0 mark vs. Detroit.
• The Buckeyes are 5-0 in season openers under Myers.
• King had the second hat trick of his career and first since Feb. 9, 2012 vs. Detroit.
• Brown, defenseman Robbie Haus, Charlie Schnider and Pfister all saw action in their first collegiate games, with Haus and Brown making their first career starts.
• Junior Joe Meurer made his first start at close defense and had two caused turnovers and two groundballs.