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Many of the columns and a good percentage of the letters to the editor being published in local newspapers have as their major theme the failure of government at all levels to function successfully. This criticism is well deserved but seems to have had little effect in correcting the problems.
Many of the columns and a good percentage of the letters to the editor being published in local newspapers have as their major theme the failure of government at all levels to function successfully. This criticism is well deserved but seems to have had little effect in correcting the problems.
There are places in our nation that have proven to be an exception, and I am lucky enough to be living in one of them.
About 25 years ago, those of us living along the northern Henderson County line near the Asheville airport began to feel threatened because the city of Asheville was behaving like a voracious animal as it reached out and took vast areas of land into its limits. Many of us were surprised to see a city move across its county line and incorporate land from another county. Many people didn't even realize that this was legal.
Anyway, it scared enough people in this area that a group formed to put up a defense to save Henderson County residents from being drafted into becoming residents of Asheville.
After the vote to incorporate our area into becoming the town of Fletcher, many people in this area gave time and effort into creating a government and an infrastructure to support it.
I was lucky enough to be on several committees and helped decide were to put streetlights and the placement of other necessary town property, including the purchase of the present town hall.
Many residents of Fletcher gave freely of their time and abilities in setting up our new town and continue to do so today. All of this local participation has really paid off in the creation of a well-operated town and, in my opinion, one that could be used as an example of how a small town should be operated.
Over my lifetime, I have had the opportunity to live in a large number of states and in many more towns. Due to having a father who was an Army officer, I attended eight high schools in four states while he was in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
I don't believe I have ever lived in a town that could come close to being as enjoyable to live in as Fletcher has been since we incorporated almost 25 years ago.
We may not have all the trappings that some small towns possess, but our citizens have built a government that really works for the average family. Our government structure operates to furnish our residents with necessary services at the lowest cost possible.
One of the least appreciated functions of government, but its most needed service, is the collection of trash and garbage. The town workers who perform this most necessary service may not be noticed by some town residents, but to me they are really doing a first-class job. We even have a pickup service for yard waste like dead tree limbs and other cuttings.
The crew that does this job should be pointed out for the excellent work it is doing by cleaning up the yards where the yard waste is stored. Most homeowners should take note of these guys' work effort. You would think they are being graded for each job they complete.
Fletcher is a small town, but it should be emulated as an example of how government can function and should function at its best.


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1 - I wear tracksuit pants to bed all year including Summer - I love them, they are just so comfy!!
2 - When I fly on a plane I take my own blanket, my own pillow and my slippers too!!
3 - I stress so much about having body odour I carry a bottle of perfume and a bottle of deoderant with me at all times - I hate smelly people!! There is no excuse.
4 - I hate sand in my bed - whenever we go to Straddie (where we have a beach house) I make sure that my husband cleans his feet before he gets into bed.
5 - I love cheese and pineapple sandwiches.
6 - I love going to junk shops.
Well that's it. Gee it was hard to think of 6 things. I now tag only 2 people because all the other people I wanted to tag are already tagged so I am tagging Preppy Princess and Sylvie at SoSylvie. Sorry guys!!! And if either or both of you have already been tagged too well that's it, I'm not tagging anyone else.

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Start fall off on the right foot by stepping into some sustainably stylish shoes! With so many colorful options in the hottest autumnal hues, it can be tough to choose. That's why we've compiled our list of the seven most craveworthy eco-fabulous fall shoes for your viewing pleasure. Check them out!
7. Neu Aura Vegan Heart Slip On Heels – $149
Ankle booties are all the rage this fall because they're so easy to slip on and go! This pair of adorable heart-quilted ones are made from soft grey vegan leather in a factory that adheres to eco-standards.
6. Melissa Adana Flat – $89
If you love the Melissa Campana, you'll love the similar shape of the Adana, which has been flocked with velvet and lined with a funky zebra pattern for the fall. Plus, you know what big fans we are of Melissa's non-toxic plastic and closed loop system factory in Brazil.
5. New Aura Vegan Riding Boots – $237
A good, sturdy pair of riding boots is an essential in any girl's fall and winter wardrobe, but it hasn't been easy to find vegan versions that have the same classic look as the traditional leather boots – until now. We love how these black and brown boots have equestrian touches that will easily add polish to jeans or leggings.
4. Melissa Ashia Chocolate Brown Mary Jane – $120
Mary Janes are the perfect finishing touch to a fall outfit and these pearly chocolate Ashias are no exception – and they have an eco-friendly twist since they are made out of non-toxic MEFLEX. They add just the right touch of sexy preppiness to your ensemble, especially when paired with bold-hued tights.
3. Melissa Flocked Pink Ultragirl IV – $66
Sweet and sassy with a cotton-candy velvet-flocked finish, these eco-chic Ultragirl flats are plush and easy to slip on to dress up a pair of skinny jeans. The scalloped bow adds just a bit of cuteness to the sleek silhouette that made the Ultragirl flat famous.
2. Melissa Joy Flocados in Mustard or Black– $99
It's all about old-school Oxfords this autumn! This Melissa Joy oxford shoe gets pumped up a notch with a suede-like finish in either curry-yellow or jet black velvet to add spice to otherwise bland outfits.
1. Melissa Grey Flocked T-Strap Mary Jane – $99
Melissa's sassy T-Strap Mary Jane instantly infuses your look with the 40s sensibility that is so popular for this fall season. The shape may look daring, but they're surpisingly comfy!


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Human Resources
As Director of Human Resources, Debbie Stairs leads the Laboratory's efforts to attract, develop and retain outstanding, diverse and engaged staff through effective workforce planning and recruiting, staff development, competitive compensation and benefit plans, and proactive staff and labor relations. Debbie joined ORNL in 2005 as manager of HR's Organizational Development & Training. She has held management positions at Blue Rhino, Eastman Chemical Company, Mirant Corporation, Anheuser-Busch and the Tennessee Valley Authority. The western Kentucky native received her doctorate in experimental psychology from the University of Tennessee.


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Care & Community in Fiji by Claudia MacDonagh
As young adults, living in a first world country, we are consistently being blinded and becoming unaware of the hardships other people face in their day to day lives. The closest many come to helping undeveloped communities in our society is by liking a post on Facebook or Instagram. I wanted to take a step further from that and create real change. Projects Abroad offers unique projects catered for high school aged teens. I came to a decision to select the country of Fiji as firstly it was close to my home in Sydney, Australia and secondly I have traveled and seen so many pictures showing the iconic coral reefs, beaches and grand resorts of Fiji and after reading about how materialistically poor Fijian communities are in comparison to the Fiji shown in the media I was eager to help.
My parents were very supportive of me embarking on this immersion because they wanted me to challenge myself and to open my eyes to the real world where I can meet people less fortunate then I and help them by using my skills and knowledge I have been privileged enough to receive.
My placement in Fiji
My Care & Community project in Fiji took place in December 2015, along with 15 other volunteers from different countries including Australia, New Zealand, China and Norway. After a short flight I arrived in the sunny country of Fiji. The staff at Projects Abroad was very friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we were all looked after very well. On my arrival I was flooded with smiling faces and 'Bula's' around every turn. Fijian people are very welcoming.
We were placed in host families, staying with 2-3 other volunteers. As soon as I arrived I was adopted right into my host family, and the feast began! We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner with our families, consisting of an array of seafood, fruit, curries and lots of rice.
The typical day consisted waking up around 6am to be ready to host holiday school for the children of the village. We were placed into groups of four people allocated to a different age group each day. For about 2-3 hours we taught the children topics such as colors and animals, predominantly through arts and crafts. We also in cooperated other activities like the daily talent quest and singing nursery rhymes.
After, we took the children to the local field to play games like skipping, touch rugby and tip. We went back to our host family for about an hour to get ready for our community activity, which was usually painting, and to eat lunch. We painted for about two hours each day. Over the course of my program we painted 2 ½ houses bright pink as well as the whole community hall lime green.
Volunteering in Fiji
My program had many highlights from the mud pools to the days in town, but my favorite part of the trip was definitely the weekend away at Robinson Crusoe Island. The island had a huge variety of actives from the nature walk, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling and of course the turtle watching. As a group we bonded and grew more like a family over the two days we were there. Almost everyone who went, traveled on this adventure alone, meaning we all created unified friendships. Everyone came from a different school, background and country so it was fun learning the different ways people lived, creating a more fulfilling immersion.
I miss everything so much! From the bubbly, cheeky smiling faces of the children, the yummy food, my host family and even the rooster that began crowing before the sun even rose. This trip has motivated me more to create a change in the world. Seeing the impact, I could make in that community in two weeks creates an ideal inside of me that even though I helped on such a small scale, sometimes a little can mean a lot to somebody in need. There is not one thing I would change about the trip.
I hope from doing this, and sharing my story I can encourage others to follow and make a difference. For people reading this wondering if this is the trip for them, I would definitely say you have found the perfect program. The staff is amazing! I promise you that it will be the best thing you will ever do and someday you will look back on this with no regrets and be glad you did it. If you just keep an open mind, stay positive and are hardworking you'll have the best trip ever. And no matter what you face just remember- "It's all part of the experience".
Claudia MacDonagh
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Jodie Foster, original name Alicia Christian Foster, (born November 19, 1962, Los Angeles, California, U.S.), American motion-picture actress who began her career as a tomboyish and mature child actress. Although she demonstrated a flair for comedy, she is best known for her dramatic portrayals of misfit characters set against intimidating challenges.
Foster began her professional career as a very young child in television, appearing first in commercials. She starred in her own short-lived series, Paper Moon (1974), based on the 1973 film of the same name. She also appeared in a number of Disney films, beginning with Napoleon and Samantha (1972).
Director Martin Scorsese cast Foster in a bit part in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) before giving her the role of Iris, the 12-year-old prostitute who becomes the object of the title character's obsession in Taxi Driver (1976); her precocious and complex performance earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination as best supporting actress. Her later films as a child actress were less impressive, but her performances were consistently admired. Foster graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1985.
Perhaps because of her screen image of early maturity, Foster was never dismissed as merely a child actress but instead was able to make a relatively smooth transition to adult roles. In The Accused (1988) she gave a remarkable performance as Sarah Tobias, a rape victim who struggles with inequities in the justice system. In The Silence of the Lambs (1991) she tracks a serial killer as FBI agent Clarice Starling. Both performances won her Academy Awards as best actress.
In the 1990s Foster branched into other areas of filmmaking. She made her big screen directorial debut with the drama Little Man Tate (1991), in which she also costarred, and she later directed the ensemble film Home for the Holidays (1995). She also served as a producer for several of her films, including Nell (1994), for which she also received an Oscar nomination for best actress. In 1997 Foster starred in Contact, an adaptation of the science-fiction novel by Carl Sagan. Subsequent films in which she acted include the thrillers Panic Room (2002), Inside Man (2006), and The Brave One (2007); the satirical comedy Carnage (2011); and the dystopian drama Elysium (2013). She later starred in Hotel Artemis (2018), playing a nurse who runs a clandestine emergency room for criminals.
In 2011 Foster directed and appeared in The Beaver, a drama about a depressed man (played by Mel Gibson) who finds a remedy of sorts in a hand puppet. She also helmed the Wall Street thriller Money Monster (2016), about a financial pundit (George Clooney) who is taken hostage. Foster directed episodes of a number of television series as well, including Tales from the Darkside, Orange Is the New Black, and House of Cards.
Foster received the Cecil B. DeMille Award (a Golden Globe for lifetime achievement) in 2013.


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Ski Holidays in Chamonix, France
One of the oldest and most famous French resorts, Chamonix is as popular with summer climbers as it is with winter freeriders. The ski area encompasses four different mountains, meaning it is a little spread out but there is plenty to explore and definitely something for everyone.
The Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass not only gives you access to all areas in the Chamonix valley, but also a day in Verbier, Switzerland and a day in Courmayeur in Italy.
Resort Statistics
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Chamonix Ski Resort
Chamonix is not lacking in upmarket shops and good restaurants, such as Albert Premier with its two Michelin stars. For a more reasonable meal, head to La Maison Carrier (sister restaurant to Albert Premier) with in a lovely rustic chalet for fantastic regional dishes and views of Mont Blanc.
MBC is a great microbrewery and restaurant for a fun evening out with live music on some evenings and a selection of ales and lagers brewed directly behind the bar.
The centre of Chamonix is a pedestrian-only area and there is a good choice of interesting shops and galleries to explore. On bad weather days, wander along the River Arve and stop off for a hot chocolate at one of the cafes or pay a visit to the Alpine Museum to learn more about the area. There is a swimming pool at the sports centre along with a sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room; there is also an Olympic-sized covered ice rink here. Aiguille du Midi is home to the famous off-piste itinerary, Vallee Blanche.
There are no pistes on the Aiguille du Midi so this is expert-only territory, however anyone can enjoy lunch at the Restaurant Le 3842 and take in the views of the Mont Blanc Massif, the Mer de Glace and Chamonix valley. Beginners should head to Le Tour for gentle slopes after graduating from the nursery slopes at village level. There is a natural half-pipe at Le Tour, snowparks on Les Grands Montets and Les Houches and an air bag in the Brevent-Flegere sector. Les Houches is also good for intermediates with long tree runs and has views to Mont Blanc.
Skiing in Chamonix
The ski season begins around mid-December but depending on snow conditions, the lifts may open much sooner. Natural spring snow allows for great skiing up until the 8th of May when the season officially ends. The ski terrain is divided into three areas all linked by an efficient shuttle bus service and a panoramic sightseeing train (free with Guest Card or Ski Pass).
The world famous Grands Montets is considered the Mecca for skiers, snowboarders and freeriders but there are many different possibilities available for skiers of all levels throughout the resort on their ski holidays in Chamonix. It has a long standing reputation amongst skiers, many of whom come eith to ski the famous "Vallée Blanche" or to takle some of the most challenging off-piste skiing available. The lift pass also offers a day's skiing in Courmayeur in Italy.
Snow conditions in Chamonix
Despite its low altitude at 1035m, 90% of the ski area is located above 2000m, making Chamonix a snow-sure resort.
Apres-ski, restaurants and other activities in Chamonix
If you prefer walking or snowshoeing, then ski holidays in Chamonix have just what you need to enjoy high mountain scenery: discover the Mer de Glace with the picturesque cog railway of Montenvers, take Europe's highest cablecar to the top of the Aiguille du Midi, ride on the Tramway du Mont-Blanc, France's highest cog railway, fly over the Mont-Blanc range with Chamonix Mont-Blanc Helicopters - or simply enjoy the 17 km of footpaths which take you deep into the winter landscape. For a change of scenery, the Chamonix Bus Company offers day trips to beautiful nearby cities such as Annecy, Geneva (Switzerland) and Aosta (Italy).
Ski holidays in Chamonix host a wide selection of typical cafés and tempting pastry shops along with 14 bars, 80 restaurants, 100 shops and 7 discotheques. The world-class casino in the centre of town will tempt the gambler in you with black jack, roulette and slot machines of the purest tradition. The Vox Cinema delights movie goers with all the latest films - and frequently in the original version.
Transfer time in Chamonix
The closest international airport to Chamonix is Geneva which is about 1.5 hours drive away.


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Christmas Customs in the Black Sea
Weihnachtliches aus dem Schwarzmeergebiet
Bosch, Anton. "Christmas Customs in the Black Sea Area." Volk auf dem Weg, December 2000, 17.
Translation from German to English by Alex Herzog, Boulder, Colorado
In the Black Sea area, too, Christmas was the greatest feast, for which children along with their parents and grandparents intensively prepared throughout Advent, and which they awaited with great anticipation amidst projects of repairing and applying new layers of lacquer on old toys.
The old traditions had been brought along by our ancestors, from the Pfalz [Palatinate], from Baden, Alsace, and Wuerttemberg, to the Black Sea area. They held on to them even up to the expulsions and deportations four, five generations later, and they practiced them, with slight variations, in every settlement area, be it the Beresan or the Kutchurgan regions.
And today, the figures of the Christ Child and the Pelzenickel, to name only two of our favorite Christmas-time figures, still make their appearance at the season's celebrations of our organization. Moreover, the descendants of our colonists, beyond two or three further generations, continued to nurture these traditions even in Siberia, and subsequently they brought them back to Germany -- a fact not too well known by our people.
In the new editions of the double-volume book Die deutschen Kolonien in Suedrussland ["The German Colonies in South-Russia"] by Konrad Keller -- the original editions had been published in 1905 and 1914, resp. -- we came upon a description of Black Sea area Christmas celebrations that has, in our opinion, genuine historical value.
The new editions are in the process of being printed and will be issued at year's end by the "Historischen Forschungsverein der Deutschen aus Russland" [Historical Research Society of Germans from Russia]. Prepublication orders may be placed with Michael Wanner, Frankenstr. 10, 93128 Regenstauf [,Germany]; Telephone: 09042-3916 [if calling from the USA, replace the inital zero with 011-49, Tr.]. This constitutes our Society's first-ever book production project, a Christmas present that is coming to the market following five months of intensive effort by a team of eight people.
Under the chapter title "Volkstuemliches und Volkskundliches aus dem Beresan" ["Traditional and Folkloric Customs in the Beresan"] in Keller's book we find the following concerning the feast of Christmas:
Weihnachten (Christkindl, Pelzenickel, Stefestag, Buendelstag)
[Christmas (the Christ Child, Pelzenickel, St. Stephen's Day, Buendelstag]
[Translator's note: the term Christkindl denotes the Christ Child, who in traditional German Christmas customs appeared to the children and would in later times be replaced by the Weihnachtsmann or, in Russian usage, Father Christmas, or the equivalent of Santa Claus. The term Pelzenickel is fairly impossible to translate, so I am leaving it untranslated; it denotes the figure of the "Bad Guy" who often accompanied the Christ Child figure and acted as the punishing agent for bad kids, because the Christ Child would hardly personally punish children; Stefestag is a dialect word for (St.) Stephen's Day; and the last term above, Buendelstag, also left untranslated, is described in the text that follows. "ue" = "u with an umlaut." Tr.-AH]
Christmas, that joyous feast for children, when all Christiandom adores the lovable Divine Child in the crib, brings joy and bliss as well as nice presents to all good children.
The Christmas tree was not part of early customs in the Beresan area. Instead, the Christ Child presented the children with all the pretty things that today are hung on the tree. The Christ Child figure was usually represented by a girl with a fine, clear voice and natural wit. She was dressed in white, with a veil covering her face, carrying a basket on one arm and a bundle of switches in the other hand.
Attired in this fashion, along with several other girls and sometimes also accompanied by Pelzenickel, she would come up to a window of a house where the lamps had already been lit. A girl would ring a bell in front of the window, and the Christ Child figure asked, "Darf's Christkindl nein kumme?" [Dialect for, "Is the Christ Child permitted to come in?"] The housewife answered, "Yes," and the Christ Child and company stepped into the room, where the children, with fear and trepidation, usually were awaiting the events to come.
Now the examination begins: have the children been praying willingly and for how long; have they been obedient, etc.? Depending on the answers, there are presents or floggings. Sometimes when the Christ Child asks in a really serious tone or expresses doubts about the children's praying or their knowledge of all the important prayers, all the assembled children fall on their knees, crying, and reciting the prayers in question.
If, however, there are bad, disobedient boys present, the Pelzenickel figure, who has been waiting outside, is called in. Usually a strapping young man with a low voice, he is dressed in a ragged, inside-out animal pelt [hence the first part of his name, Tr.], with a mask over his face, at times with horns on his head, a clanging chain slung over his shoulder, and a bundle of switches in his right hand. This figure, not any more handsome than the Evil One himself, with chain rattling, steps over the threshold, and inside one can hear fearsome screaming and wailing from the bad boys, all attempting to hide somewhere. But they're all found out and must "justify" themselves to the Pelzenickel, who says little and, instead, allows the switches to whistle their message -- a sound that will continue to echo a long time in the ears of the bad boys.
Finally, after the Christ Child and the Pelzenickel have left the house, the children are presented with their gifts, which usually consist of edible things such as Lebkuchen [ginger cookies, or ginger bread], oranges, apples, and nuts.
In earlier days, the second day of Christmas, or the feast of St. Stephen (Stefestag), was the day when servants would leave their old master and begin serving a new one. Male and maid servants would pack their bundles [hence the first part of the name for that day, Buendelstag, Tr.], lay them on a wagon or on a sled, and with horses decorated with colorful ribbons, parade up and down the village street, singing:
- "Today is my Buendelstag,
The day of my goal,
Should the farmer send me away,
Don't give me much."


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Mental Health in the Headlines: Week of January 13, 2014
Debbie Plotnick, Senior Director of State Policy at Mental Health America, writes on CNN on How to Stop Tragic Shootings of People with Mental Illness.
Mental Health America Calls Changes to Part D Protected Drug Classes Harmful to Consumers.
Mental Health America Faults Rep. Tim Murphy's Legislation for Jeopardizing Role for Consumers and Their Recovery.
Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace: Mental Health America has released a toolkit with a wealth of information and resources.
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The MHA Career Center matches the best employers with the best talent in the mental health field. Find your employment match at http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/mhacareercenter.
SAMHSA Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Toolkit: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a training resource toolkit, developed through the Enrollment Coalitions Initiative, entitled "Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace." The toolkit will assist organizations with outreach, education and enrollment of individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. It is composed of three sections: A description of the health care law, how it works, and why it is important for uninsured individuals with behavioral health conditions; An explanation of how the Health Insurance Marketplace works, how to apply for health coverage and where to get help; and Numerous communication ideas and materials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that can be used to raise awareness and encourage uninsured individuals to enroll. The toolkit has been developed in six slightly different 30-minute, interactive formats, each of which can be accessed and viewed online: http://tiny.cc/GettingReady (General information); http://tiny.cc/CommunityPrevention; http://tiny.cc/ConsumerPeerFamily; http://tiny.cc/HomelessServices; http://tiny.cc/CriminalJustice; http://tiny.cc/TreatmentProviders.
Become a Champion for Coverage: Help make sure all Americans can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Go to http://marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/champion.html.
Smoking Rates Still High among People with Mental Illness: Smoking rates among Americans with mental illness did not change from 2004 to 2011, a period during which rates in the rest of the population fell 14 percent, according to a new study. Researchers tracked smoking rates among 165,269 participants. The overall smoking rate was higher among adults with mental illness (28.2 percent) than among those without mental illness (17.5 percent), which was expected, because many previous studies have noted an approximately twofold higher rate of smoking among people with mental illness. In an initial, unadjusted analysis of the data, the smoking rate dropped from 19.5 percent to 15.6 percent in adults without mental illness, compared with a much smaller decline from 28.8 percent to 27.0 percent in those with mental illness. However, individuals with mental illness who were undergoing treatment showed somewhat greater quit rates than those who were untreated (37.2 percent versus 33.1 percent). (MedPage Today, 1/7/14)
Mental Disorders in Mid-Life and Older Adulthood May Be Substantially More Prevalent than Previously Reported: Common methods of assessing mental or physical disorders may consistently underestimate the prevalence of mental disorders among middle-aged and older adults, a new study finds. The analysis, published in the online edition of JAMA Psychiatry, reveals substantial discrepancies among mid-life and late-life adults in reporting past mental health disorders, including depression, compared with physical disorders such as arthritis and hypertension. The true burden of mental-health disorders might be underestimated by most studies because they use a certain common survey approach to assess the percentage of people with these conditions, researchers say. Such studies estimate the percentage of people who have mental health disorders over their entire lifetime, based on information gathered during one-time interviews, in which people are asked to recall any illness they had in the past. However, people may not always remember their medical history accurately, the researchers say. For the study, researchers followed 1,000 people of various ages in Baltimore over 25 years, interviewing them four times between 1981 and 2005. Using the information from all of the interviews, they found the rates of six mental disorders to be considerably higher than those ascertained based on just the last interview, which is called the retrospective method and is commonly used in studies. The findings are believed to be the first to examine retrospective evaluations versus cumulative assessments among older adults. (The Huffington Post, 1/9/14)
Suicides of Young Veterans Higher than Active-Duty Troops: Young veterans just out of the service and receiving health care from the government took their own lives at nearly three times the rate of active-duty troops in recent years, according to data by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The rate of suicides of veterans ages 18-24 enrolled in the VA's health program was 46 per 100,000 in 2009 and nearly 80 per 100,000 in 2011. Non-veterans of the same age had a suicide rate during 2009 and 2010 of about 20 per 100,000, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say a similar pattern was found during the Vietnam era. A positive sign in the new data, officials say, is that suicide rates for male veterans of all ages who are diagnosed and treated for mental health problems by the VA have fallen steadily from 2001-2011, in contrast to suicide patterns among non-veteran males. The same is not true for female veterans, whose suicide rates have not improved and remain higher than women who are not veterans. (USA Today, 1/10/14)
The Wall Street Journal reports on efforts by police departments to respond to job-related stress and trauma.
The New York Times examines rules for mental health parity.
AP looks at school mental health screening.
Latest Research
Mental Health Crisis May Be Better Serviced in Homelike Environment rather Than ER: Persons in a mental health crisis may be better served in an alternative recovery-oriented, homelike environment instead of a traditional emergency department, according to new research. A research team interviewed 18 participants who spent time at The Living Room—an outpatient, voluntary program for persons in emotional distress, operated by Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, and funded through the Illinois Department of Mental Health. The program, which is staffed with a licensed professional counselor, registered nurse and trained peer counselors, is in a space that is arranged and furnished like a living room in a person's home. According to the study's findings, The Living Room helped people with emotional distress or mental illness address their crisis within the context of their life, which helped them utilize their own strengths by talking through problems, calming down and problem-solving to help their illness. Specific interventions by The Living Room staff were cited in the study as being identified by guests as "helpful and caring." Those interventions included "being understanding, attentive and respectful, exploration of coping techniques and use of a gentle, calming voice." (News-Medical.net, 1/8/14)
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CRESTON — Charlie Mundy, Southwestern Community College's head sports shooting coach, announced the first two athletes to be added to his 2013-14 roster. Dylan Webb and Tyler Roberts, both seniors at I-35 High School in Truro, will become a part of SWCC's newly established sports shooting program.
Webb, of Osceola, will major in telecommunications with a goal of becoming a radio announcer and Roberts, of New Virginia, plans to complete SWCC's welding program.
In December 2012, SWCC announced it would be implementing sports shooting during the 2013-14 school year. The college secured a $10,000 Collegiate Sports Shooting Initiative grant, from the National Sports Shooting Foundation, to assist in establishing the college's sports shooting program. Information regarding the sports shooting team is available on the SWCC Web site, www.swcciowa.edu.


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Monday, February 19, 2007
Persian Feast! & 5 Things
I got the cooking bug today... I've been reading a lovely book about Iran ("Neither East Nor West"), and the author was writing about some of the dishes that her hosts were serving her... That was all the temptation I needed!
I had some tempeh and seitan in the freezer, so they came out to defrost & I got to work.
I made Fesejan using this recipe. Instead of "meat or small duck or partridge," I used tempeh. :) WOW! This dish is amazing! Such lovely and delicious flavors. A combination of sweet, sour, bitter, salty. Very complex, and just what I was in the mood for. The ingredients include: onion, turmeric, tempeh, walnuts, pomegranate juice, eggplant, and cardamom. Incredible! It was actually quite easy and quick... especially since I decided not to fry to the eggplant. I just steamed it quickly and then proceeded with the recipe. I'm sorry the picture is so dark (some of our lightbulbs are out), this would have made a gorgeous picture in the light of day. I cut the tempeh into triangles and they were so beautifully glazed. ahhh.
I also made Ghormeh Sabzi (vegetable stew) using this recipe. This is the dark green one on the right of the plate. Instead of meat, this time I used seitan. I also used canned kidney beans, cilantro, dill, chives, leeks, parsely, spinach, onion... and a few more ingredients. This dish was also amazing, even though I could tell I hadn't done it exactly right. I wasn't ever able to get all the herbs to lose all their moisture, as the recipe called for. I also left out the dried lemons, because I dont' have anywhere to find those around these parts. The dish had a great flavor, and since I was using seitan, I only had to cook it for about 15 min, rather than one hour like the meaty version called for... Another veggie victory!
To go with dinner, I made plain white rice. I LOVE proper persian rice, but a girl can only juggle so many things at once. :) I used this rice from TJ, and I have to say that I really recommend it. I love the way it cooks up - not too starchy, not too sticky. mmm
For dessert I took the idea of this recipe and made us each two special dates:
pit the date
stuff in half of a walnut half
roll in sesame seeds
roll in a mix of powdered sugar and cinnamon
I also made some pudding cups using this Oeteker's Butterscotch Pudding mix. As long as you use soy milk, it's all vegan. YUM.
Also, Chris over at Eat Air tagged me to write 5 Interesting Things About Myself. hmmm
* Over the last few years I have become aware of how damaging my various "identities" can be. I've noticed that once I identify as a "yoga teacher" or a "nice person" or a "serious person" or whatever... I instantly, and unconsciously, restrict my behavior choices to fit those self-imposed labels. Obviously, discipline and self-judgment are important, but in hindsight I've often realized that I didn't acknowlege something real that I was feeling or experiencing as a result. So, I don't know if that is interesting or not, but this exercise made me aware of those tendencies again.
* when I was two years old I finally said my first word, and it was "woof"
* I have been studying and practicing yoga for about 12 years. I started teaching yoga about 5 or 6 years ago. I practice almost every day, for at least an hour. Currently I am working toward a few specific goals in my practice: more mindfulness during practice, regaining strength after a 3-year long shoulder injury, deepening my backbends so that I will be able to drop back from standing into a full backbend (and back up again someday!!??), developing generosity and gratitude (trying not to be too selfish!), studying as much Anusara Yoga as possible to learn more about that, and - most especially - cultivating the elusive balance between discipline and JOY.
* Eight of my closest friends have known me since at least Junior high... and a few of them even go back to kindergarten. We are all still friends and get together as often as possible. Some people didn't get that lucky, especially in high school, so we are all very grateful for each other!
* So far, I really enjoy aging. Every year that I get older I feel more balanced, content, and generally skilled at responding to my emotions (and life in general). I think this is largely due to my loving boyfriend and my loving yoga practice and to all the wonderful people much older than me with whom I study yoga (with our teacher Kofi Busia). They have been such an inspiration to me, sometimes I wonder "How nice will it be when I'm 40?!". Ha ha! Maybe there is a cruel surpise ahead for me, but I don't think so!
Maybe that was interesting, maybe not! thanks for coming by either way. :)
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Ooh, I wish your picture was lighter so I could see the tempeh! And that pudding is pretty much what I lived on the first week after having my wisdom teeth pulled. I alternated b/t chocolate and butterscotch.ReplyDelete
That meal sounds delicious and creative... The dates sound teriffic. I sometimes think I should branch out a little more in the foods I prepare--so your post is quite inspiring! Thanks for sharing the 5 interesting things about yourself--I think you are a very interesting person! :)ReplyDelete
thanks for sharing your interesting "5 things". i am all too often guilty of restricting my behavior due to various identities as well and have struggled with that in myself. it helps me to know that someone who i thought was one of those people who is just themselves all the time struggles with it as well. and what a huge blessing to have so many lifelong friends! that is truly a rare and beautiful thing!ReplyDelete
a few more things i wanted to ask about...can you share your recipe for decorating frosting? your designs are really gorgeous and intricate. ... does the Vegnews article about San Diego mention any restaurants in North San Diego county? Thanks!
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I really enjoyed reading more about you. I think your first word is hysterical and I really like your insight into identities - so true! I've been working on my list of "things" also. I better get going with it. Your Persian cuisine looks delicious. I've been meaning to ask you since reading about it - how do I sign up for your X-Mas cookbook? :)ReplyDelete
I love eating all the different ethnic foods, but I don't think I've tried Persian. Your dishes look delicious and so healthful. And those dates look too good!ReplyDelete
I really admire your dedication to yoga. You've been an inspiration to me on many occasions.
I agree about enjoying aging. I'm 31, and I never lie about my age. I'm glad to be out of my 20's!ReplyDelete
All the food looks excellent! Any food storing / saving tips you might have would be welcome!
Hi Bazu,ReplyDelete
Hopefully you'll come back and see my brightened picture! We have such crummy lighting... it's nothing like Susan's lovely photos, but at least you can see the yumminess now. :) Also, those pudding mixes are great huh? In addition to chocolate and butterscotch, I also love the coconut flavor. I've got a box of banana flavor that I have yet to try.
Hi Laura!
Thanks for your nice comment. I know what you mean about wanting to branch out into other things. It's funny to see the foods that other bloggers make or use regularly that I haven't tried yet. It's so inspiring.
Hi Sarah!
:) Yeah, I'm one of the few people I know who always sticks up for getting older!
Hi IslandGirlShell,
Nice to hear from you! I think the identity issue is something we all struggle with, I guess it's part of the human condition. Even after devoting my life to yoga, my life is still full of struggles, and problems, and shortcomings etc. Sigh! But, at least I'm a bit more humble about them, and a bit more forgiving of them in others than when I started. Thanks for the nice words about my frosting! I don't really have a recipe, but I'll tell you how I make it. I pour a bunch of powdered sugar in a bowl (about 1 c or so to start), and then about a tablespoon or so of Earth Balance. then I add a tiny bit of soymilk at a time and start stirring. I look for the exact balance of ingredients where when I stir it, the mixture is thick enough to cream the earth balance on it's own (if it's too liquidy the EB just stays globby & if it's too thick, the mix looks dry and is very hard to stir). I save a bit of powdered sugar and milk on the side to add as needed until I find the balance. Hope that works for you, let me know!
Hi VivV!
I'll include a post about my Xmas cookbook, because you are not the first person to ask! The Persian food was super delcious. So rich, and such unusual flavors.
Hi AtxVegan!
Yeah, the dates were tasty. At restaurants, Iranian food can be pretty meat-oriented... but with some pretty simple adaptations, it's quite easy to veganize. And the flavors are quite unusual and new for the palette! Also, thanks for the kind words about my yoga studies. It's been a force for nothing but good in my life.
Hi Lizard Princess,
Right on! I'm with you... SO glad to be out of my 20's. Phew! We made it! ha ha. I store a lot of stuff in the freezer... unless I know I'm going to eat in the next 2 days or so. I also keep a list on the side of the fridge with everything that's in my freezer, so that I don't forget! Also, I've found that microwaving seitan results in rubbery seitan (gross!)... so I try to defrost my seitan dishes at room temp, and then warm them on the stove top or in the oven. I'd love to hear other people's ideas on this topic too!!
:) Amey
Yes, I came back! The brighter picture really helps me, b/c I'm usually on my little itty laptop, so I really need help seeing photos on blogs! (Also, I have "grad. student eyes" everything is blurry to me!)ReplyDelete
I love ghormeh sabzi, and it's so easy to veganize- just leave out the meat. Your feast does look great!
Also, you are SO lucky to have such life-long friends. I've moved around so much, I feel like my friends are scattered all around, and I'm lucky if I see some of them every few years!
Your Persian feast looks delicious! I really want to try your tempeh dish.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing the 5 things about yourself. I can relate to the "identities" one. I tend to get tunnel-vision about certain hobbies or parts of my life, where I tend to focus only on one thing to the exclusion of all others. I'm not sure it's a good thing, but at least it makes me better at the thing I'm focusing on.
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Well you've certainly been busy! I ate at a Persian restaurant once and it was great but I've never tried cooking Persian myself. It's always fun to explore new cuisines though.ReplyDelete
And your 5 things are interesting. I agree that it's great you have such wonderful life-long friends. I've lost touch with pretty much everyone I knew before college...
Your Persian feast looks wonderful! That is one type of cuisine I haven't tried before. What a cool way to eat dates!ReplyDelete
I really enjoyed reading your five things. Your yoga journey inspires me - even if I still feel I have a long way to go, I've experienced many changes in my life due to yoga. I haven't been practicing as much as I'd like to, but my mat has been calling loud and clear for me to come back! :)
You are right to be grateful for your lifelong friends. Those kind of people don't often cross our paths!
Hi Bazu,ReplyDelete
Yay! I"m glad you came back. Yeah, the gormeh sabzi was fantastic. It really tasted "Iranian" to me - and reminded me of all the Persian food I used to eat.
Hi Susan!
I was thinking of you when I was cooking up those persian dishes, and thinking "how would Susan reduce the fat in this?" ha ha! Thanks for being such a great inspiration in that regard! And I know what you mean about focusing on one thing at a time. I think it is indeed helpful in some ways.
Hi Chris!
Yeah, I definitely recommend Persian food - great flavors. Also, it's funny because I didn't really end up making many friends in college, because I had such great friends already. From what I understand, most people have the opposite experience.
Hi Kati!
Yes, I've enjoyed reading about your adventures with yoga as well... I'll be interested to hear what your yoga mat tells you when you go back to it! :)
https://soundcloud.com/relaxmeditation Hope you enjoy this. I use it on my yoga mat....ReplyDelete
I am (more accurate to say....my body is...) Persian and I like Persian food. All I need is your cooking bug, and I will be set ;)


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My professional work experience is in the hotel industry. As the manager of a few different small properties I hired and trained a great deal of housekeepers. Some people may think that being a hotel "maid" is a simple job that anyone can do. This simply isn't true. Sure, almost anyone can TRY to clean a motel room but only the dedicated will succeed. From time to time I am given the opportunity to draw upon my past work knowledge to hire and train one of my husband's new employees. This task was much easier when I was still working because I had so many useful resources, not to mention that I did it regularly so it was very natural. Now things are more difficult.
As I was trying to recall the room cleaning processes required by my employees of the past I began to realize how useful these techniques would be for cleaning a personal home. Hotel chains requires their rooms to be cleaned in about 45 minutes for a large room with many amenities (such as a Hampton Inn) and about 25 minutes for a small room with few amenities (such as a Motel 6). Motel housekeepers are typically required to clean 10-15 rooms per day. How do they manage it? To be successful they must have a system.
Here is the daily cleaning checklist I gave to the housekeepers at the motels I managed. I believe we will be more successful on cleaning day if we have a plan. I know I don't have 15 bathrooms in my house but if a motel housekeeper can clean that many bathrooms in one day I should be able to clean my house from top to bottom in only a few hours.
1- 1- Clear out all trash and dirty linens (in a personal home changing linens on Laundry day makes for one less thing to do on cleaning day).
2- 2- Clean the bathroom:
a. Spray the shower walls and the bath tub with a mild disinfectant spray. Wipe with a clean DRY rag (never use water to clean a bathroom - except the INSIDE of the toilet- !).
b. Use a toilet bowl disinfectant to clean the inside of the toilet, especially underneath the rim. (I prefer to use a rag and scrub with my -gloved- hand, toilet brushes gross me out!)
c. Spray the entire exterior of the toilet with disinfectant, including the pedestal connecting to the floor. Wipe with a clean DRY rag.
d. Spray the counter top and sink with a disinfectant spray. Wipe with a clean DRY rag.
e. Clean mirrors, sink faucets and bathtub faucets with window cleaner.
f. Mop floor, being careful to remove all hair.
i. General instructions: use a clean rag for each section of the bathroom.
ii. Never use water except on the inside of the toilet.
iii. Keep all dirty rags wrapped tightly to prevent hair from falling out.
3- 3- Dust furniture
4- 4- Make Beds
5- 5- Vacuum yourself out of the room.
The key to cleaning your house as if it was a hotel is to have all the "stuff" put away. That means all toys, clothes, junk mail, shoes, and clutter. Hotel maids aren't required to clean around stuff and neither should you. Our houses should be junk free for a few hours at least once a week.
I am also a large supporter of having someone help you with the dirty work, especially the floors and bathrooms. Many people assume it must cost a fortune to hire someone to come into your home to help, but if you keep your eyes peeled you can find someone to help you for 10-15 dollars per hour. Unless you have a monstrous house with 7 or 8 bathrooms you should need only 2-3 hours of help every other week. That is between $40 and $90 per month, a small expense when you take into consideration the increase to the value of your house. Bathroom fixtures will last a life time if they are cleaned regularly, however they may need to be replaced after only 5 – 10 years if they are not properly taken care of.
I realize for some people this may be an expense that simply does not fit into their budget. That's okay! I suggest finding a friend who feels the same way you do who would be willing to swap a few hours of work each week. On the first and third week of the month spend 2 hours cleaning one house; on the second and fourth week of the month spend 2 hours cleaning the other house. Work is always more fun with a friend and you will get twice as much done. Just knowing you have a friend coming over to help will force you to de-clutter so the rooms and bathrooms can be cleaned like a hotel. Focus on cleaning the bathrooms, the floors, and doing a quick surface dust.
The average size of a house in the United States is 2330 square feet with 2 ½ bathrooms. The average hotel room is 450 square feet and most housekeepers are required to clean about 12 rooms per day. That means they are cleaning 5400 square feet of floor space, 12 bathrooms, and making 12-24 beds all in about 6 hours. This seems like an incredible work load but they manage it because of a few very important issues:
1- The bathrooms are cleaned REGULARLY (daily at a busy property) which means there is rarely any heavy build up on the plumbing fixtures.
2- They aren't working around clutter, toys, trash, food, etc. There is nothing to 'put away', if there does happen to be some food or trash in the room they throw it out.
3- They have a system that includes a logical path of travel throughout the space and they do NOT clean with water.
A clean house is like an organized house; a CONSTANT work in progress. My house is nowhere near as clean as it could be (I once had a housekeeper tell me, "everywhere I look everything is just SO dirty!!"). But I do dedicate my Tuesdays to making it clean and I have a cleaning schedule (click HERE to see the schedule I have hanging on my broom closet door) that works well for me and my life. I figure one day the kids will be smart enough to use a door knob instead of the glass and their aim to the toilet will improve (or they will learn to sit down!). And perhaps they won't continue to eat ketchup with every meal or wear their muddy boots in the house. Until then I will do my best to provide a comfortable place for my family to live. I challenge you to do the same! I firmly believe this is something we can all do to drastically increase our value of lives.
Check out my post on having a "Clean Kitchen"
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Cleaning is nearly impossible if you are having a difficult time 'Managing Clutter' - start with first things first!
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I love having it all written down and in order. I haven't ever seen the hotel order before exactly and I love it.
I'm curious...Why do you NEVER use water to clean a bathroom? Why do you not use a damp rag and then dry afterward? You mentioned it several times and I'm just curious as to the reason behind that.
What kind of disinfectant spray do you recommend?
Not to argue or anything... but all my disinfectants say to rinse them off after spraying... Doesn't leaving residue harm certain surfaces or leave buildup? I would really like to stop rinsing-
When we had our bathroom redone the last thing the plumber said to me after installing everything was not to use ammonia on the fixtures because it would damage the oil rubbed bronze finish. Since glass cleaner has ammonia, I've never used it on or near the fixtures. Was the plumber wrong?
Many window cleaners do have ammonia in them. But you can buy popular brands that specifically say Ammonia Free. Having worked in a high end furniture showroom with lacquer furniture we had to buy ammonia free Windex to clean it.
Sprayway makes an ammonia free window cleaner. Windex also has and ammonia free verson.
I agree that leaving the cleaner is more sanitary but my main concern with doing it is leaving a film behind, especially one that someone can slip and fall on.
Any thoughts?
Hello, should I use a different rag for the toilet, shower and sync? Thank you
I worked at a high end hotel and we used water to clean the mirrors. A rag with no cleaner just rub it under the faucet and rub down the mirror, no streaking or anything. We had to use dry rags to clean with in a bathroom to catch more hair. If it's wet then it just moves the hair around.
If you use toilet paper to pick up hair etc... you just flush it down the toilet and you don't have that hair your rags to wash!
Just be careful with putting hair into your plumbing. If you are unfortunate enough, as we are, to have a grinder pump, hair will clog it up and cause it to fail. It cost us nearly $3,000 to have ours replaced!
I just found this on Pinterest. I am curious about the water, too. It makes sense for the reasons you stated, but is using only disinfecting spray enough to REALLY get the nastiness off bathroom surfaces?
I own a cleaning buisness and we use razors and magic erasers to remove hard water and soap scum. If you want to lesson the amount of soap scum you have then stop using bar soaps, the product that is used to keep the soap in a cake form is also what allows it to stick to your shower and tub walls. A magic eraser is a great thing to use as when you have soap scum on the walls it will "stick" and is hard to wipe across, when the eraser slides easily on the surface you know that you have gotten all the soap scum off! Although you have to do this wet, it helps get your surfaces clean for the next time you clean and you will get through it quicker!
You can also use a wet Bounce sheet. Works wonders.
Disinfectant spray should be enough, but if it's super gunky I usually go over everything with a lysol wet wipe first. I was a housekeeper for a very short time (what was I thinking that summer..) in high school, and the time we had in each room was only about 12-15 minutes. Wet rags are horrible in bathrooms when you're trying to clean out all the hair of the grizzly bear that apparently just stayed in the room..you're essentially just pushing hairs around. What we did was literally coat the bathroom in a disinfectant spray - finish up something in the other room - and then come back and wipe everything down with a clean dry cloth for each area of the bathroom. You'll notice that the dryness catches on to the hairs easily and cuts the wipe down time in half...and a trick I've learned from my own home, but after I scrub down my bathroom knobs - I do a once over with a piece of wax paper. It leaves a little invisible wax film on the metal which keeps those water marks off for a little bit longer :)
What disinfectant spray do you use?
Hi, Thanks for all of the fabulous tips. Is "Spring Clean" brand available online? I looked but can't find it.
Thank you! Here's the link I found several Spring Clean products by Waxie: http://online.waxie.com/storefrontB2CWEB/simplesearch.do?action=process_...
Which product is the one you can use on glass as well as counter tops? Hopefully I'm not bothering you with all my questions, I just want to make sure I purchase the correct product.
Thanks again for all of your help!
What do you mop the floors with? Especially if you're not using water? Thanks for the great tip list!
I am now not positive the place you are getting your information, but great
topic. I needs to spend a while studying much more or figuring out more.
Thank you for wonderful info I was looking for this info for my mission.
Thanks so much for the no water tip. I clean two houses once a week and I hate cleaning up the bathrooms. I'm always going back and making sure I haven't left behind little puddles here and there. There is always so much slop and hair to deal with, and these are CLEAN people. The no water thing makes sense. Thanks a bunch. Your overall tips will hopefully get me in and out of the properties,as it is just a bathrooms, dust and mop job.
I prefer to use a damp cleaning rag attached to an old swiffer handle. For cleaning rags, I just cut up a couple of old dingy towels to the approx. size of a swiffer cloth.
I'm glad I put off my bathroom cleaning from yesterday until today, I'm going to try out the no water method.
With three small children I'm so used to having to scrub everything with a hot water filled rag to melt it away. Maybe a quick wet scrub then a disinfecting dry one to get the work done on the difficult areas(like toothpaste in the sink O_o)! Thanks for the tips! :)
My husband and I are downsizing and moving from a 3000 sq ft home into a 1700 sq ft home. I still work full time and every second of every day counts. It was impossible to keep two floors clean for just two people. Our new home is one floor and with your cleaning schedule, I can't wait to try it.
I used to work in housekeeping in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and I never understood why we didn't use water to wipe down the bathrooms. It baffled me, but it really IS a lot easier to not use water anyway! Thanks for the extra tips!
As I age, I'm always looking for helpful hints on making cleaning easier and more efficient. It's simply not how I want to spend my time. So your hints were very helpful and I can really see the value of the no water rule. I have used a spray (no water) for a long time, and I agree it accomplishes what you say. Smells better too.
The only way I would change the routine is to clean areas that are the least likely to be contaminated first. Not sure about the reasoning since I too change clothes (actually heavy paper towels), for each area. But I like to do the sink/counter first, then the shower/tub, then go to the toilet and finish with the floor. Maybe I'm just procrastinating and saving the worst for last...you think? Great notes....appreciate your blog. Just discovered you on Pinterest as well....LOVE your blog decor!!!
I think doing things in the order from least dirty to dirtiest is a great idea! I never thought of that (though I should have...)...thanks for the tip!
I also found this blog via Pinterest. THANK YOU! We just moved this week and I've been trying to figure out a new cleaning schedule for our larger apartment..and we are also getting a dog monday and I am so OCD about dog hair everywhere!
Any input on what type of cloth to use to clean the mirrors? I emptied my trash first as you said then I realized I used paper towels for the mirrors and then needed to take those out too. I assume you use something different than paper towels and just wondered what that was!
I too spent many years in the restaurant/hotel biz! What we always used to wipe up nasty messes (just as you would a paper towel), clean mirrors, windows, glass, and even chrome fixtures was coffee filters!! They're SO CHEAP and leave NO lint or mess behind!! I still use them only now I use the "green" version and if I'm using an eco- friendly cleaner (like water & vinegar) I can even toss them in the recycle bin!!


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oholleran needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 53 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
Molly O'Holleran is running for the State Board of Education in Nebraska, District 7. She has been an educator, administrator, volunteer, and school board member for North Platte Schools for the last 8 years with one term as President. She is running a very progressive campaign that supports equal education and opportunities for all, better use of funds, pro-teacher policy, and greater localized control of budget.
The campaign needs to speak to the young and motivated, and also to the older more conservative voters in Western Nebraska. Wholesomeness, family values, education, and structure must balance with fun and creativity to capture the high energy of the candidate. The State Board of Education is essentially the "School Board" for the entire state.
The seat is for District 7 in Nebraska, which is the Western third of the State of Nebraska. The voters in Western Nebraska are young concerned parents and all the way up to the older retired (and very conservative) sect of the population. Design should speak as best as possible to both groups. If somehow energy and flash can balance with clean, organized structure - that would be ideal.
We are looking for a logo that can be re-purposed as a yard sign , used in email campaigns and used on the website - http://www.voteformolly.com. It seems as if campaign yard signs are typically 24" by 18" based off of a little Google research. We also want to use it on HTML headers for newsletters.
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The Aikido Circle was established in 1975. Sensei Paul Barker (6th Dan) has been practising Aikido for almost 40 years and is a founder member of the Aikido Circle.
Sensei Barker has been head of the Aikido Circle and chief instructor /technical director since 1989. In 1993 the Aikido Circle became an independent association with Dojos in London, Essex and Sussex
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Traditional Aikido, with emphasis placed on practical technique. Weapons and atemi play an important role in day to day training and provides students with the oppertunity to further develop their knowledge.
The Aikido Circle`s traditional V*alues remain as strong today as they did in 1975 with particular attention to basic technique, discipline and etiquette.
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Meb Keflezighi Becomes First American In 27 Years To Win New York Marathon. Watch Video!
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Meb Keflezighi has won the Men's New York Marathon which was run this Sunday, 1st of November 2009. At a time when the Marathon circuit is completely dominated by African athletes, Meb's victory has come as a pleasant news for the host nation whose Alberto Salazar won the New York Marathon way back in 1982. Alberto Salazar won 3 straight New York Marathons in 1980, 1981 and 1982.
This was the first major Marathon title for the 34 year old American athlete who won the silver medal in Olympics 2004. He was close to winning the Marathon title in 2004 and 2005 when he stood 2nd and 3rd.
Meb completed the Marathon in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 15 seconds ahead of 4-time Boston Marathon winner Robert Cheruiyot of Kenya who stood 2nd and Jaouad Gharib of Morocco who stood 3rd. Another American, Ryan Hall stood 4th.
Keflezighi, who was born in the East African Nation of Eritrea received US Citizenship in 1998. 2 years ago, Meb suffered severe dehydration which threatened of ending his athletics career. However, he recovered with time and got back to training hard again and finally brought glory to his country by winning this Sunday.
The Women's New York Marathon was won by Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia followed by Russia's 41 year old Ludmila Petrova who stood 2nd.
In the Wheeler Races, 3-time defending champion Kurt Fearnley of Australia won the race for the 4th time. Edith Hunkeler of Switzerland won her fifth title in the Women's Wheeler Race.


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Got the game myself. Looks awesome and I enjoy hangin around with Cain.
PS - Looks like the game sold 20,000 copies and counting. No idea for what console though.
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Demo is up on steam. Make sure to change the "display icons" to keyboard, if you are not going to use a 360 pad. You can change this by launching the configuration gui, and you can find the option on the second tab on the bottom page.
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For me, some of those boss fights were an exercise in frustration. Many of them like the Spider and the Iron Raptor were constantly spamming knockdown attacks and this annoyed the hell out of me. The latter especially, when you move slow as molasses carrying the stinger so you can't dodge them and any hit knocks it out of your hands. I would honestly prefer to just be killed outright rather than have my character constantly getting knocked down and then sitting there on the ground for 5 seconds before getting up.
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Yeah same here, the game would have been much better off without those. I managed to beat the jet skis by going as slowly as I possibly could since otherwise I'd go careening into an obstacle and die. (This was especially funny with the squadmates yelling about how fast and awesome it was.)
I also had difficulty getting the game's voice chat to recognize "help", and it also seemed to think I was saying "fuck" whenever I breathed too heavily (I swear a lot but not quite that much ). The former I fixed by just saying "ok" instead and the latter I didn't care about because it was hilarious.
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Also, everyone should try saying "Love you" in the mic to Charlie if they haven't already. His response is hilarious, you can literally feel the hatred dripping from his words.
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I played the demo when it went on the JP PSN Store. Ended up getting it first day. Can't seem to get the voice recognition to work for some reason... And the team AI is ridiculously bad because they keep running in front of you and nothing else most of the time.
Other than that, it's a good game. Best part is probably shattering the robots of course!
As for online... I don't know why the Yakuza Team made the 50 wave Invasions a bronze trophy on the PS3... The last few waves are immensely tough.
That said, once you have a team that knows what they're doing, the first 40 waves feel really slow and boring.
I'd like to see more Western players on though because there's too much lag with JP players D:
My tag's "xcompr" by the way if anyone needs help beating the invasions. Just drop me a message.
And you can play the game in Japanese if you set your PS3 to Japanese =P
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Haven't been online yet, but this is a good aside from Mass Effect and yes I love the detail when taking down the robots.
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Does anyone know how many were sold?
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The wind, dust, and rain all have their place in the world, but not inside your car. To isolate you and your car's interior from these elements, the doors, trunk lid, and window glass are factory-fitted with precision-molded weatherstrips that work to form a moveable seal against glass and metal objects. But after a million times opening and closing your doors combined with a couple of decades of summer sun and winter freeze, those once-pristine factory seals and weatherstrips have probably deteriorated, fallen apart, or dried out. The answer is simple: Replace those worn rubber weatherstrips with new ones--installed properly.
Replacing the soft rubber is generally straightforward. The best time to remove the old stuff is right before the car is painted, and the best time to install the new stuff is about a month after the new paint has been sprayed, cured, and buffed. This way you'll have a cleaner installation without overspray on the new seals. If you won't be painting your car, the weatherstrips can still be replaced successfully. Just use caution, and with careful workmanship, the soft parts can typically be replaced without damaging the existing paint job. Don't fret over the tools needed to complete this resto bit; all that's required are a few basic hand tools, and it can easily be handled out of your garage in a matter of hours.
To make the car quiet and leak-free and to give it a newer-car feel again, we chose seals and weatherstripping from Soffseal and National Parts Depot. If you're wondering about the cost, expect anywhere from $3 up to $500 if you need to replace most of the seals. For a complete breakdown of part numbers and prices to outfit our 'Bu, log on to chevyhiperformance.com; otherwise follow along as we show you the easiest and best way to get the job done.


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Taiwan is not an independent nation. It is still a province of China; this is the reason that there are economic Offices rather than embassies in Taiwan. A government establishing an embassy in Taiwan would be recognizing Taiwan as an independent nation. This would result in great friction and even the threat of war with Mainland China. However the ruling government in Taiwan is the Republic of China and not the People's Republic of China. The current president Ma Ying Jiu is a part of the KMT party. This party is looking for closer ties to China as opposed to the DPP, which is leaning toward Taiwan independence. The government is a parliamentary government.
In light of Double Tenth day, I want to provide a bit of history about the establishment of the Republic of China.
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The Qing Dynasty was the ruling power of China from 1644 until 1912 when the Empress Dowager Longyu abdicated the thrown on behalf of the emperor. The Republic of China was established on January 1, 1912 with Sun Yat Sen as the first provisional president.
The dynasty was at its strongest point in the mid 18th century. Territory and population increased but after the mid-century military power weakened, there were defeats and massive rebellions and as a result by the mid-nineteenth century the dynasty had declined. The dynasty was overthrown in the Xinhai Revolution resulting in the abdication of the emperor and the establishment of the Republic of China.
In 1900 the Qing dynasty created a modernized army called the "New Army." They began to manufacture the weapons of modern warfare. One city Wuchang on the Yangtze river was the hub of the military industrial complex of China for that time. However, many of the officers were influenced by the revolutionary ideas of Sun Yat Sen and many joined revolutionary groups, such as the Literary Society.
The Wuchang Uprising
The Wuchang uprising marked the end of the Qing Dynasty It took place on October 10, 1911. The uprising started accidentally, Russian revolutionaries were building bombs in the city of Wuchang in the Hubei province. One of the bombs accidentally exploded resulting in a police investigation. The investigation uncovered a number of Literary Society members within the "New Army." These men, recognizing that arrest and execution was imminent, staged a coup. The local officials panicked and fled, the Army took control of the local government within the day. The revolutionaries telegraphed other provinces telling them of the coup and urging them declare their independence from the emperor. Within six weeks fifteen provinces had seceded from the empire.
The provisional Government of the Republic of China was established under President Sun Yat Sen on January 1, 1912 and the emperor abdicated on February 12, 1912.
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Chiang Kai Shek
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On June 5, 1926, Chiang became Commander-in-Chief of the National Revolutionary Army (NRA), and on July 27 he launched a military campaign known as the Northern Expedition, to defeat the warlords controlling northern China and unify the country under the KMT.
The Nationalist Government of the Republic of China fought with Communists beginning in about 1927 as Chaing Kai Shek's soldiers purged thousands of communists out of shanghai. His forces clashed with Mao Ze Dong's people's Liberation Army and in 1949, after many losses, fought a final battle in Chengdu, on December 10, 1949, in which Chiang Kai Shek was evacuated to the island of Taiwan
The government of the Republic of China was established on Taiwan with its capitol in Taipei. Chiang Kai Shek served as president reelected a number of times until his death in 1975.
Double Tenth Day
Double tenth day commemorates the Wuchang Uprising which took place on October 10, 1911. It is celebrated in Taiwan by a Military Parade and Fireworks.
Photo Credits: http://www.wikipedia.com/
Other posts you may be interested in:
Taiwanese History: The Chiang Kai Shek Mausoleum
Taiwanese History: Double Tenth Day
Taiwan Travelogue: The Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine


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Prayers have been said at dozens of churches on Sunday for the family of murdered school teacher Ann Maguire and the generations of pupils she taught.
Church-goers across West Yorkshire bowed their heads in tribute to the dedicated Spanish teacher, who was stabbed to death in front of her pupils on Monday.
The Catholic Diocese of Leeds had written to around 90 churches urging them to pray for Mrs Maguire, 61, who spent 40 years teaching at Corpus Christi Catholic College.
A spokesman for the diocese said: "We are asking everybody to remember Ann Maguire in their prayers, and to remember her family who will be under pressure and stress at this time.
"She was amazingly well known in the local community for what she had done for young people.
"Everybody is so hurt by what has happened and taking time to recover.
"This is a time to remember her. We are talking about three generations of people - children, parents and grandparents - whose lives she has touched.
"She made a major difference to a lot of people's lives through the care she gave them and her teaching.
"Part of her philosophy was to make sure that students achieved their best, and this is a chance to remember her."
Monsignor John Wilson, administrator of the diocese, has written to all Catholic churches in West Yorkshire urging them to pray for the teacher.
Together they have a combined congregation of around 32,000 people, the diocese said.
In the letter, Mgr Wilson said: "Foremost our thoughts and prayers are for Ann and her family, and for the college and local community.
"The headteacher, Mr Steve Mort, and the senior leadership at the college, together with all the staff and pupils, have responded with immense dignity."
He praised the "great spiritual and pastoral" support that had been given to students Mrs Maguire's school in Leeds.
And he added: "It goes without saying, but please would you pray especially for Ann, her family and the college and local community. It is in the strength of prayer that we stand united in faith."
The diocese spokesman said churches were expecting their pews to be busier than usual today as people moved by Mrs Maguire's death try to come to terms with the tragedy.
A book of condolence has also been opened at the cathedral in Leeds for those who want to express their sympathies.
A 15 year-old boy is in custody charged with mother-of-two Mrs Maguire's murder.
Meanwhile, police investigating claims of "malicious communications" following the murder have charged one man and arrested another.
Jake Newsome, 21, from the Harehills area of Leeds, has been released on bail after being charged for the alleged abuse, West Yorkshire Police said.
He is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court on May 14.
A 42-year-old man who is from the Port Talbort area of Wales has also been arrested and remains in police custody in Wales.


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I've had a lot on my mind...
I was remarkably calm too...for the moment. Unlike the movies, there had been no ominous music building in the background as Dr. Miller entered the room. In an odd way, finally knowing that I had cancer was a relief. The doubt that began back in August was finally resolved. It was a problem that could be overcome. The doctors caught it very early, so there's an excellent chance of a full recovery.
Let's start at the beginning.
When I visited my doctor for a checkup back in August, blood tests indicated that my PSA was over 4. Normal should be under 2. He scheduled me for a meeting with a urologist, Dr. Miller, who did another exam and more thorough blood work.
My PSA increased more than a point in one month. It's now over 5. When the nurse called with the results, she immediately scheduled a prostate biopsy. In the meantime, I'm not supposed to have any aspirin or other blood thinner. I have to report an hour early for the biopsy so they can give me an antibiotic, and of course, I have to use a fleet enema to clear the way.
Fun, fun.
Sure, there's a slim chance that I can develop a serious cancer or a complication from the procedure. That's a remote possibility, but one that exists nonetheless. I'm a little nervous about this.
I had the biopsy on Tuesday last week. On Monday, Dr. Miller told me that 12 of 12 samples were positive for prostate cancer. I've been reading more about it since then, and I've learned that by the time we reach 80, half of all men will have it. That's a 50/50 chance over a lifetime. Even so, most men will die of something else before the cancer gets them. When it's detected early, the success rate is nearly 100%.
Treatment options include: surgery, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation, and surveillance. Each treatment has several approaches, so treatment can be tailored to the individual depending on his age, general heath, and type of cancer. I'm presently reading the National Cancer Institute's "Treatment Choices for Men with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer" (NIH pub. no. 11-4659) and it's riveting stuff...if you're an insomniac. It's informative, though, and some of the material could be fodder for immature and slightly off-color satire. Not that I'd yield to that nefarious temptation, of course. Not me.
Here's something weird, though. Some of the people around me have been far more freaked out over this diagnosis than I am. Honestly, Monday afternoon I walked around thinking, "I have cancer." But there was almost no emotional impact to that thought. I didn't get depressed or angry. It was like being told that a bad tooth would have to be extracted. It's just something to get through.
A few people reacted as if I were about to keel over any minute. Maybe that comes from seeing others decline and die of cancer, or maybe it comes from a simple lack of knowledge. Then there's fear of the unknown. Put them all together and you get shocked people. As I already know a couple of men who have been through treatment or are entering it, I asked questions and read about it, knowing that by acquiring information I can overcome my own fear.
On Friday, I see Dr. Miller to discuss treatment. I'll try very hard to keep from telling him my fears of radiation therapy leading to a 50 foot penis attacking Tokyo. He's probably already considered it.
(I resisted for nearly three paragraphs! That's a really long time!)
We saw Dr. Miller on Friday, and by "we" I mean Mary, Lyndsay, and me. Jordan wanted to go along too, but found his pillow far more attractive.
At the office, we were ushered into a conference room where Dr. Miller explained the various treatment options. My Gleason score is a six, or as I understand it, a slightly aggressive form of cancer that can be treated in a number of ways. They include: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or simply "watchful waiting." Dr. Miller did not recommend the latter. Several surgical options are available, but the most promising from my point of view is the laproscopic robot surgery. The other option I'm considering is radioactive seeding. Right now, I'm leaning more toward surgery because the radiation technique may allow the cancer to recur in 10 years or so. I don't want to be 70 years old and facing surgery.
Besides having a 50 foot tall penis, the radioactive approach might cause fogging on my photographic film. I hate that. I'll probably have to do a couple of glow-in-the-dark jokes too.
Mary and Lyndsay talked to me about the possible treatments. Both were thinking that removing my prostate would be the best course, an option that I had already decided was best. I called Dr. Miller's office today, telling his nurse that I wanted to do the laparoscopic surgery. "Dr. Miller doesn't perform those", she said, "so I'll set up an appointment with Dr. Milsten." Indeed, Dr. Miller told us on Friday that he did the traditional surgery, not laparoscopy, so this was not a problem. I'm seeing Dr. Milsten on November first at 11 AM.
Lyndsay accompanied me to meet Dr. Milsten. He's younger than Dr. Miller, and at one point, said that he didn't do prostate surgery the "old-fashioned" way. I can't decide if that was a dig or not. But he was focused and professional, probably from doing this spiel hundreds of times. He said my prostate would be removed intact so the pathologist can study it. I had the impression that finding widespread cancer cells in a prostate that hadn't started to enlarge was slightly unusual.
He asked what I thought of the process so far, so I told him of my initial trepidation and how it was alleviated by experience and more knowledge. I told him of my reasoning at reaching the decision to go the surgical route. Radiation therapy may work, but if it doesn't, a later surgery is less effective, and in the case of radioactive seeding, it's simply not possible. I don't want to be another 10 years older and facing surgery.
Meanwhile, I'll have another ultrasound so Dr. Milsten can plan his surgery, and sometime before the 26th, I'll have a meeting at the hospital, probably with the anesthesiologist. I have a set of instructions to follow prior to surgery. Mary and Lyndsay will be eagle-eyed seeing that I stick to it.
Here are the next steps. On November 16th, Dr. Milsten will do another ultrasound to map out the position of my prostate. The surgery is scheduled for November 26th. I can have only clear fluids the day before the surgery, and I'm NPO after midnight. All blood thinners are forbidden 14 days prior, and that includes aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamins and supplements.
Now for the icky stuff, and I forgive you if you want to skip this paragraph. Dr. Milsten said the outcomes are very good given my present good health and the progress of this cancer. He said that there's a chance it can recur anyway if they miss any of the cells, but that radiation is a fall back position if that happens. There's one aspect that is problematic. In order to preserve erectile function, the usual approach is to peel back the nerves surrounding the prostate, yet that also may allow some cancer cells to remain. Removing the nerves entirely is the nuclear option. Eliminating the nerves greatly reduces the chance of recurrence. This will require some careful thought. Mr. Happy and I have been together for a very long time. The other concern is incontinence. Eighty percent of all prostate surgery patients recover without problems. Most of the other 20% have occasional problems, like if they strain to lift something, laugh, or sneeze, they may experience some leakage. In a very small percentage, that problem is far worse if sphincter control is lost. That's mainly a problem with the open prostate removal, or, as Dr. Milsten said, the "old fashioned" way. Still, the surgery is preferable to radiation because the side effects of radiation therapy can include ED, incontinence, and loss of bowel control. I don't want to go there.


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A Pretty Addition To Your Table
Make sure your table is perfect with this Sunflower Yellow Tablecover. Use this tablecovering for Thanksgiving gatherings, Cinco de Mayo events, picnics, barbecues, and pool parties! Your table will look spectacular and be protected with this yellow covering.
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Picture perfect
Emily Street ('09) creates a prizewinning poster
By Sarah Mead ('09)
Street is the winner of the "Picture Downtown" art contest, and her screen print drawing of Harrisonburg has been replicated into a poster and printed by contest sponsor Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance.Harrisonburg has found its first official city poster, and the designer is Emily Street ('09). The May graduate earned her bachelor's degree in fine arts with a concentration in printmaking and a minor in French.
Street heard about the city's poster contest from a classmate. After completing a cityscape of her parents' town, Chalon-sur-Saone, France, she felt the poster contest would be a good next step. But she had to scramble; she only found out about the contest a week before the deadline.
Her prizewinning picture is a screen print, which is an extensive process that requires patience and a steady hand. "Screen print drawing is a process that satisfies many different aspects about the way I like to create art," says Street. "I almost always like the outcome, and if not, the process to get there is good. It can be very meditative."
Street's family has had a huge influence on her art interests. "My mom is a good artist, and my older sister is a graphic designer and JMU graduate. I grew up appreciating culture and the art world. There are many different types of beauty."
Street's replicated poster can be purchased for $10 at Rocktown Gift Shoppe at 212 S. Main St. in Harrisonburg.
Early in her Madison Experience, Street decided on an interior design concentration within her fine arts degree, but she quickly switched to printmaking after finding Lithography was her favorite class.
She is very optimistic about the preparation JMU has given her for entrance into the real world of art. "JMU has a great art department. Having many different concentrations within studio art has allowed me to pursue a track that I never even knew about," she says. "As you get into the upper-level art classes you fine-tune your skills and your thinking, and you can see how the program gets you ready for the real world."
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP)—Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane(notes) was charged with attacking a cab driver in his hometown Sunday, a beating that police said was triggered when the driver did not have 20 cents in change to give the player and his cousin.
Buffalo police said the 20-year-old Kane and his 21-year-old cousin, James Kane, had apparently caught a cab from the city's downtown nightclub district at about 4 a.m. The cab driver suffered cuts to his face and his glasses were damaged, police spokesman Michael DeGeorge said.
Both men were charged with felony robbery and misdemeanor counts of theft of services and criminal mischief. Patrick Kane pleaded not guilty in City Court on Sunday, WIVB-TV reported. It was not immediately clear when James Kane will appear in court.
The driver said he was punched and hit by both men because he did not have 20 cents in change to give them, according to the police report.
A message left at the home of Patrick Kane's parents was not immediately returned Sunday afternoon. Relatives who answered his grandfather's phone and his mother's cell phone declined to comment and could not say whether either Kane had an attorney.
A Blackhawks spokesman said the team is aware of the allegations against Kane.
"He is a big part of our organization and a team leader and we stand behind him," spokesman Brandon Faber said. "As we are still collecting all the facts, it would be premature to comment further at this time."
On Thursday, Patrick Kane was at a Buffalo ice rink where he played hockey as a child to help Mayor Byron Brown announce funding for improvements.
He said at the time he was happy to have time "to hang out back home in Buffalo."
"The best thing about it is my friends treat me like I'm a regular kid," said Kane, the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL draft. "They don't treat me like a celebrity or whatever they might treat me like in Chicago."
Kane played his first two NHL seasons with the Blackhawks and had 46 goals and 96 assists. He won the Calder Trophy, given to the league's best rookie, in 2008.
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Bale slicer for skids
Precision Farm Machinery (PFM) introduces a bale slicer designed for use on skid steers instead of traditional tractor mounting. The series 600-20 bale slicer cuts open bales of hay, straw or silage in a few seconds and chops them into loose hay in a couple of minutes for indoor or outdoor feeding or bedding, the company claims. A large, double-acting hydraulic cylinder powers the knife. Four bale spears carry the bale securely from storage to the feeding location. The bale slicer has a universal mount to fit all newer makes of skid steers. Suggested list price: $2,280. Contact PFM, Dept. FIN, 801 Second Ave. S.E., Oelwein, IA 50662, 319/283-5695, www.abcoveyor.com.
Save a pump
A Savepump device attached to a field sprayer will detect failure of the pump and alert the operator before total pump destruction occurs. The device, manufactured by Comet, works only on Comet pumps. It consists of an electronic control board and one or two sensors that plug into the pump crank case. It retails for $400. Contact UNICO Distributing Co., Dept. FIN, 3807 S. Packard Ave., St. Francis, WI 53235, 800/331-7727, www.cometpumps.com.
Plug-free shredder
Reduce hairpinning when chopping corn stalks, rice straw and wheat straw for residue on no-till acres with the new 1800 series flail shredders by Sukup Manufacturing Company. L knives on the rotor are mounted to leave a gap between the knives so that stalks pass through and get chopped without getting caught, according to Nicole Poock, Sukup's director of advertising. "But the knives also overlap, so that when they are spinning, residue gets hit frequently," she says.
The multipurpose shredders come in 20- or 25-ft., mounted or pull-type models and have a cutting width of about 19 to 25 ft. Suggested list price starts at $12,900. Contact Sukup Mfg. Co., Dept. FIN, Box 677, 1555 255th St., Sheffield, IA 50475, 641/892-4222, www.sukup.com.


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JB, that's a good one. Also -
"I didn't sell out - I simply bought in".
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