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With iOS 6 updates rolling out in most major apps, it was only a matter of time before Facebook got in on the action and unveiled its latest Messenger app to match the newest version of Apple's mobile operating system.
Facebook Messenger 2.0 features a few new shortcuts, such as swiping left to see who's got the green light to chat and the ability to add friends you message the most to the top so you don't have to search through your friends list. It's also got a list of emoticons that are compatible with Facebook Messenger for those who like reliving the good ol' AOL Instant Messenger days. This experience is heightened by the use of chat bubbles to distinguish between you and the recipient, which follows along the line of the interface found in Apple's iMessage or even the precambrian iChat.
Just like the Web interface, you can see who in your thread has viewed your message — down to the time the person opened it. You will also be able to see from where the person sent the message so friends can stay in the loop of their social circle's whereabouts. Of course, the biggest improvement is the screen sizing to fit iPhone 5's enlarged display so no more awkward black bars at the top and bottom of your screen where the iPhone 4 display cuts off. The revamped Facebook Messenger app is clearly made for those who've replaced texting with Facebook chats — especially the ones who may have forgotten their friends' phone numbers or check their Facebook more than they check their cell.
Call me silly, but if I see a notification for Facebook and text on my phone, I do find myself checking Facebook first to see what's new — but that may be because I personally use an Android phone. While the new Facebook Messenger for iOS may come just several weeks after Android first got the update, one feature sorely missing in iOS is the ability to send a Facebook message as a text. Knowing Apple's API restrictions and tough workarounds, it is unlikely that iPhone users will be able to look forward to such functionality. For the time being, Facebook has done a fine job recreating the SMS experience — and then some — with its Messenger app. The app and update is free and is available for download today.


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If I had my picks.......Adam - Golden Years (David Bowie - A Knight's Tale)Kris - Don't You Forget About Me (Simple Minds - The Breakfast Club)Allison - If You Leave ( O.M.D. - Pretty In Pink )Matt - My Hero ( Foo Fighters - Varsity Blues ) If he could slow this song down and turn it into something with the piano, I think he could kill it.Anoop - Purple Rain (Prince)Danny - My Father's Gun (Elton John - Elizabethtown)Lil - You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin - The Big Chill) - If she were smart, she would avoid Celine/Whitney/Tina/Mariah.
steve wonder is time less jmo i think if they get to chose songs that r as awsome now as they were when they were relised it will be fab.. jmo. that and my 18 yr old son is sitting next to on his computor listing to ledzeplin like it is a new band lol..also 70's wow adam and led zeplin ooohhh. and matt and steve wonder omg . also i saw an inter view with jennifer hudson last night and she was saying the same thing i said about how the judges r sending lil mixed signals..
^^I don't like Adam and I'm starting to think Danny's becoming overrated, so I'm hoping for an Allison/Kris/Anoop/Matt Final 4 right now.
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Vale of Arryn
- For the smaller valley from which the region takes its name, see Vale of Arryn (valley).
The Vale of Arryn or the Vale is one of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. It was formerly a sovereign nation ruled by the Kings of Mountain and Vale before Aegon's Conquest. The Mountains of the Moon surround the smaller Vale proper,[2] although the valley's name is often applied to all of House Arryn's realm.[3][4]
The Vale is ruled by the Arryns from the castle known as the Eyrie. Notable houses of this region include Baelish, Belmore, Corbray, Egen, Grafton, Hersy, Hunter, Melcolm, Redfort, Royce, Templeton, and Waynwood.[5][6] Bastards of noble origin raised in the Vale are given the surname Stone.
The borders of the Vale are held to be the Bite to the north, the Bay of Crabs to the south, the Mountains of the Moon and then the riverlands to the west, and the narrow sea to the east. The Vale consists of various regions: the Vale of Arryn itself; the Mountains of the Moon; the snakewood; the Fingers; and the islands of the Three Sisters, the Paps, and Pebble.
The Vale is located on the eastern shore of Westeros, a land of fertile soil, rivers, and lakes, protected by its largely impassable Mountains of the Moon. The Vale tends to be slightly isolated from the rest of Westeros. Its harsh winters make travel only possible through the mountains during warmer years, and rebellious mountain clans make travel even more dangerous. The Vale can be reached through the high road, which connects the Vale and the riverlands, and is protected by the Bloody Gate.
The mountainous border of the Vale of Arryn proper appears to include the Bloody Gate in the west and the Eyrie and Longbow Hall to the north. The fertile lands within the valley include Ironoaks, Old Anchor, Redfort, and a peninsula containing the city of Gulltown and Runestone. The town of Wickenden is located along the Bay of Crabs, in the mountains south of the valley. Castles north of the Vale proper in the valleys of the Mountains of the Moon and the snakewood forest[3] include Coldwater, Heart's Home, Snakewood, and Strongsong.[1]
People and Economy
The Valemen,[4] the people of the Vale, are known as reliable warriors steeped in honor and the worship of the Faith of the Seven. The knights of the Vale consider themselves the finest in the Seven Kingdoms,[7] and the Valemen consider the Eyrie to be the most beautiful castle of the realm.[8] The island people of the Three Sisters are known as Sistermen.[9]
Some of the people living in the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon have rejected the authority of the Eyrie and live by their own rules. These mountain clans, such as the Black Ears and the Burned Men, are descendants of the First Men[2] who raid unwary travelers and skirmish with the knights of the Vale.
Wheat, corn, and barley is grown in the Vale. Not even in Highgarden do the pumpkins grow any larger nor is the fruit any sweeter. House Waxley is known for producing scented candles in Wickenden. The candles can be scented with nutmeg and other costly spices.
Military strength
According to a semi-canon sources from 2005, the Vale can raise perhaps as many as forty-five thousand men.[10] Their strength is comparable to the North and Dorne, according to George R. R. Martin.[11] The houses Royce of Runestone, Waynwood, Hunter, Redfort, Belmore and Templeton together are able to raise twenty thousand men,[12] while House Royce of the Gates of the Moon can field only three hundred.[13]
The Vale also has a fleet.[9] It is said that the Kings of Mountain and Vale did not neglect their fleets when they still reigned, which might have counted hundreds of ships at Gulltown.[14] The Arryn fleet has fought in several more recent battles; however, it's current size is unknown.
During the Age of Heroes, the Vale was thinly populated and was ruled by a score of petty First Men kings. The Winged Knight is among the legendary heroes of the Valemen from thousands of years ago.[6]
The Vale was where the Andals landed when they began their invasion of Westeros. Rather than unite against the newcomers, many of the First Men rulers sought alliances with the Andals, often with disastrous results.[14] House Arryn claimed the Vale after defeating the First Men in the Battle of the Seven Stars.[14] As such, the Arryns are one of the oldest lines of Andal nobility in the Seven Kingdoms. The Arryns ruled as Kings of Mountain and Vale for approximately six thousand years. Those First Men who did not accept Andal rule fled into the Mountains of the Moon, becoming the mountain clans.[14]
Following the Rape of the Three Sisters two thousand years ago, the Vale warred with the north for a thousand years.[15] The Wolf's Den was besieged by Osgood Arryn and burned by the Talon during the War Across the Water between the two kingdoms.[16] The Three Sisters swore fealty to the Arryns, although their loyalty remains tenuous.[15] The Bloody Gate withstood three attempts by Halleck Hoare, King of the Isles and the Rivers, to conquer the Vale.[17]
The Arryns bent the knee to Aegon the Conqueror during House Targaryen's Wars of Conquest, bringing the Vale under the control of the Iron Throne.[9] During the Dance of the Dragons, Jacaerys Velaryon gained the Vale for the cause of the blacks.[18] In 134 AC, a war of succession arose in the Vale after the death of Lady Jeyne Arryn between her chosen heir, Ser Joffrey Arryn, a closer cousin, Ser Arnold Arryn, and the head of House Arryn of Gulltown, Isembard Arryn, with the Crown ruling Lady Jeyne's testament should be upheld, and sending a force to maintain the King's Peace.[19] The Arryns remained loyal to the Targaryens during the First Blackfyre Rebellion,[20] although there were battles in the Vale during the civil war.[21] The Arryns blocked access to the Vale during the Great Spring Sickness.[20]
Robert's Rebellion began in the Vale, when Lord Jon Arryn, Defender of the Vale, refused to surrender his wards, Lords Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark, to King Aerys II Targaryen. Defeating his royalist bannermen at Gulltown, Lord Arryn went on to help Robert secure the Iron Throne, and was named his Hand after the war. In Lord Arryn's absence, Nestor Royce governed as High Steward of the Vale.
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
After Lord Jon Arryn's sudden death, his widow Lysa flees with their son, Robert Arryn, from King's Landing to the Eyrie.[22] Her sister, Catelyn Stark, abducts Tyrion Lannister at the crossroads[23] and brings her captive to Lysa in the Vale instead of Winterfell,[24] which leads Lord Tywin Lannister to begin warfare in the sisters' homeland of the riverlands.[25][26]
A Clash of Kings
Lysa refuses to lend the Vale's strength to any side of the War of the Five Kings.[27][28]
A Storm of Swords
After the death of King Joffrey I Baratheon, Petyr Baelish helps Sansa Stark escape King's Landing[29] and brings her to the Vale. Lysa marries Petyr at the Fingers,[30] but he later pushes her through the Eyrie's Moon Door.[31]
A Feast for Crows
Petyr rules as Lord Protector of the Vale and the guardian of the orphaned Lord Robert, to the consternation of the Lords Declarant.[12][13] The court descends from the Eyrie to the Gates of the Moon.[32]
A Dance with Dragons
Lord Davos Seaworth washes up on Sweetsister, but Lord Godric Borrell allows Davos to continue to White Harbor instead of turning him over to Lord Triston Sunderland.[15]
House Arryn of the Eyrie.
House Arryn of Gulltown.
House Baelish of the Fingers.
House Belmore of Strongsong.
House Borrell of Sweetsister.
House Crayne.
House Coldwater of Coldwater Burn.
House Corbray of Heart's Home.
House Donniger.
House Dutton.
House Egen.
House Elesham of the Paps.
House Grafton of Gulltown.
House Hardyng.
House Hersy of Newkeep.
House Hunter of Longbow Hall.
House Lipps.
House Longthorpe of Longsister.
House Lynderly of Snakewood.
House Melcolm of Old Anchor.
House Moore.
House Pryor of Pebble.
House Redfort of Redfort.
House Royce of Runestone.
House Royce of the Gates of the Moon.
House Ruthermont.
House Shett of Gulltown.
House Shett of Gull Tower.
House Sunderland of the Three Sisters.
House Templeton of Ninestars.
House Tollett of the Grey Glen.
House Torrent of Littlesister.
House Upcliff of the Witch Isle.
House Waxley of Wickenden.
House Waynwood of Ironoaks.
House Woodhull.
House Wydman.
It stretched before them to the misty east, a tranquil land of rich black soil, wide slow-moving rivers, and hundreds of small lakes that shone like mirrors in the sun, protected on all sides by its sheltering peaks.[24]—thoughts of Catelyn Stark
My lords, with your leave, I propose to travel to the Vale and there woo and win Lady Lysa Arryn. Once I am her consort, I shall deliver you the Vale of Arryn without a drop of blood being spilled.[33]}—Petyr Baelish to the small council
The lords of the Vale are numerous. As with any large group, their views vary.[34]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Lands of Ice and Fire, Westeros.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Mountains of the Moon.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: The Arrival of the Andals.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Vale: House Arryn.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: Highgarden.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones: d20-based Open Gaming RPG.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Strength of the Regions (February 18, 2002)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 10, Sansa I.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 23, Alayne I.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Vale.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 9, Davos I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 29, Davos IV.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: The Black Blood.
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 6, Catelyn II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 28, Catelyn V.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 34, Catelyn VI.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 40, Catelyn VII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 43, Eddard XI.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 17, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 22, Catelyn II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 61, Sansa V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 68, Sansa VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 80, Sansa VII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 41, Alayne II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Clans of the North and the Valelords, February 24, 2000


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Friday, October 30, 2009
Last of the Halloweenies
10 comments:
- Clare said...
Fab costumes, AGAIN! Love the Love.
- October 30, 2009 at 11:44 PM
- L.T. said...
Those pictures are great! Happy Halloween!
- October 31, 2009 at 8:07 AM
- Delightfully Tacky said...
Haha! Courtney Love, perfect! That's hilarious.
- October 31, 2009 at 10:04 PM
- myedit said...
After attempting make-up for a mime costume I have new found respect for the make-up job on your Zombie look. So good!
haha and you make a good hot mess Courtney...
- November 1, 2009 at 9:39 PM
- The Village Idiot said...
hahahaha sooo funny. love the courtney love look-great idea
- November 1, 2009 at 10:48 PM
- Lexie said...
i bet you're already gone from TN, but for future reference, if you're a meat-eater and in memphis, go to rendesvous ribs! and when you're in nashville, check out hatch show print!
- November 1, 2009 at 11:26 PM
- What Would a Nerd Wear said...
the zombie costume looks a little like i imagine barbara bush will in about five years. scary!
- November 2, 2009 at 2:27 PM
- Jaeve + Things said...
Looks like fun!
- November 2, 2009 at 4:05 PM
- Closet Full of Nothing said...
ahh these pics are So freaky yet SO awesome!!! love them!
- November 3, 2009 at 12:06 AM
- Orchid Grey said...
Lexie, Hatch was really the ONLY thing I wanted to do BUT THEY WERE CLOSED! oh well, another time!
thanks all!
- November 3, 2009 at 9:28 AM
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This wiki brings together the Tribal Library Advocacy Team members to collaborate and communicate about developing advocacy tools for tribal libraries.
To collaborate on the revisions of the TRAILS (Training and Assistance for Indian Library Services) Tribal Library Procedures Manual.
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To collaborate on content of the tribal libraries portion of the ALA Committee on Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds website.
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The Ford Super Duty line of heavy-duty pickup trucks received new styling inside and out along with a re-engineered suspension that delivers a smoother ride for 2008, so it's still a very new truck. In fact, it's the newest design among the heavy-duty pickups. Changes for 2009 are limited to trim and equipment.
A Cabela's special edition has joined the 2009 Super Duty FX4 line, a fun choice for hunters. Meanwhile, the Harley-Davidson edition has expanded to include the F-450 model, perfect for drivers who need to haul a big load of hogs. The F-450 is sort of a super Super Duty, a factory medium-duty big truck in pickup guise; Ford continues to be the only high-volume manufacturer to offer this type of truck.
Ford's Sync voice-activated hands-free communications and entertainment system is available on 2009 Super Duty models; Sync uses USB ports and Bluetooth wireless connectivity to link phones, media players, and other devices to the truck's system. Voice-activated navigation with Sirius Travel Link and an eight-inch touch-screen is available, also. For commercial and owner-operators, Ford's Work Solutions system provides facilities for GPS linking; add a laptop and printer and your truck is a rolling office.
Every model in the lineup gets more standard equipment for 2009. Even the base model now comes with air conditioning, Securilock and trailer towing mirrors, while top-line trim comes with heated seats and a rearview camera. That camera is hugely helpful when backing the truck up to a trailer coupling; no more jumping out six times to get it lined up properly.
This latest generation of Ford Super Duty trucks is more refined than the pre-2008 models. It has more of the work ability you expect from a heavy-duty pickup, yet it is more comfortable, rides better, and delivers more in the cost-benefit analysis. It's also more environmentally friendly, a lexicon not normally applied to big trucks. With realistic expectations, any faults will seem minute when compared to the ability to plow a big parking lot, pull a small car, or tow a small house.
Need a truck to work? The Super Duty line can haul from one to three tons. It can tow from three tons to more than 12 tons. It can carry three to six real-world people with room to spare. And the door pockets, glovebox, and console will hold more stuff than the entire trunk of some sports cars. If you don't need a truck to perform heavy duty work, stop reading here and look for New Car Test Drive's review of the new Ford F-150 lineup.Model Lineup
The 2009 Ford Super Duty comes in myriad configurations, with four trim levels, four weight divisions, two box sizes (6.75 feet, 8 feet), with the majority available in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Almost every permutation is built. Exceptions: The King Ranch version is offered only on Crew Cabs, the F-450 is long-bed Crew Cab only; the FX4 trim is not offered on 2WD, F-450, or with a regular cab.
A 5.4-liter V8 with 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque is standard on all models up to the F-350 Crew Cab DRW, which has the 362-hp, 457 lb-ft 6.8-liter V10 standard. Both the V10 and 6.4-liter diesel (350 hp, 650 lb-ft) are optional across the F-250/F-350 spectrum. The F-450 only comes with the diesel. A six-speed manual is standard, a five-speed automatic is available.
All prices in parentheses () for models below are for an F-350 2WD single-rear wheel (SRW). Expect to add $2500-$3000 for four-wheel drive, $3000 to move up from a Regular Cab to a SuperCab, $2000-$2500 to upgrade from SuperCab to Crew Cab, $200 for a long bed, and $800-$900 for dual rear wheels (DRW) except where standard on F-450.
The base XL ($25,315) is commercial in nature, with vinyl seats and flooring, black painted grille and bumpers, plain trim, and AM/FM stereo, but it does include air conditioning towing mirrors, and a weight-appropriate receiver hitch. Options include mechanical upgrades (engine, limited-slip differential, larger tires, traction control, camper package, off-road package for 4WD, Tow Command, etc.), auxiliary switches, reverse sensors, and a tailgate step.
XLT trim ($29,200) adds chrome trim and wheels, 40/20/40 cloth front seat, carpet, air conditioning, CD player, power windows/locks/mirrors, power-adjusted and heated towing mirrors, privacy glass, the integrated brake controller, remote keyless entry, tilt wheel and cruise control. Options include aluminum wheels, captain's chairs w/power and heat, Audiophile sound system, adjustable pedals, Sport trim package, moonroof, and rear-seat DVD entertainment.
FX4 ($37,585) is the off-road model and it comes with 18-inch wheels and LT275/70R18 all-terrain tires, standard limited-slip differential, skid plates, fog lamps, power fold-and-telescoping tow mirrors, power captain's chairs seats, overhead console, Sirius radio, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Options include 20-inch wheels and navigation/Audiophile system. FX4 models can be ordered with outdoor outfitter Cabela's package of two-tone paint scheme in five colors, cloth or leather upholstery, Paldeo plood trim, all-weather floor mats, extra lockable interior storage spaces, custom mud flaps, and badges and logos.
Lariat ($35,480) adds polished wheels, heated leather power front seats, dual-zone climate control, backup camera, Sync, trip computer, redundant sound/climate controls on wheel, woodgrain trim, illuminated visor mirrors, privacy glass and a powered sliding rear window. Options include those offered on most Super Duty models plus captain's chairs and universal door opener.
King Ranch ($41,290), offered only on Crew Cabs, starts with Lariat and upgrades with Chaparral leather for the four captain's chairs, the two center consoles and steering wheel, driver memory package, powered trailer tow mirrors, unique forged alloy wheels, two-tone paint, and special badging.
Harley-Davidson editions ($45,750) are individually numbered and feature special black paint with blue flame work. The flame design is carried to the gauges and instrument panel while the seats, console and door panels are done in perforated black leather with blue leather underneath. Big chrome badges are plentiful inside and out. The Harley-Davidson edition is available for the F-450 as well as the F-350.
Safety equipment that comes standard on all models includes antilock brakes, dual front airbags, adjustable height outboard belt anchors, and child-seat LATCH anchors; a passenger airbag deactivation switch is provided on Regular Cab and SuperCab models.Walkaround
The Ford Super Duty offers an imposing presence with its big grille, deep bumper, and stacked lamps with the headlights on the bottom. Its exterior dimensions can easily be given in yards rather than inches, and the sheer vastness of the sheetmetal can seem overwhelming when it's time to wash it.
The color of the side vent gives away whether it is gasoline or diesel-powered.
Given its fender flares and dark snout, the FX4 is the most aggressive trim style, but no Super Duty will be mistaken for anything less than a full-size pickup even with nothing scalable within sight.
The towing mirrors that are available include signal repeaters that won't distract the driver. These mirrors telescope and fold, either manually or powered, a great feature. They feature large reflective elements (mirror glass) for good rearward vision when towing wide enclosed trailers.
A tailgate step is available that makes the climb up to the bed easier and safer, even for young guys. This setup features a 16.7 x 4.5-inch step with a half-ton load rating that pops downward from the open tailgate; it comes with a grab handle rated at 300 pounds that flips up. The package also includes an assist so the very heavy tailgate feels less heavy. The handle makes bed access easier but may need to be lowered again to slide a load in; also, removing the tailgate, as needed for some trailers, may become a two-person chore. Still, it's an interesting feature and a lot of people have found they like it.
A spray-in, military-grade bedliner is available as a factory option.Interior
With three-and-a-half feet of headroom and just shy of six feet of shoulder room, the Ford Super Duty cab is massive. Materials are job appropriate: no carpet mats for commercial or trail duty. And everything appears well assembled.
The King Ranch version brings a little Lincoln to a pickup while the base model could be cleaned out with a bucket of warm water. On upper-end models, the gear-cog-like chrome surrounds for vents and gauges can create some unwelcome reflections, and the number of textures and colors (we counted up to eight) may be too much for design minimalists.
The interior was restyled for 2008. The dash is segmented in three smaller parts for a more manageable look. The instrument pod provides engine and road speed through large dials with four smaller gauges lined up between; diesel models include a boost gauge and automatics get fluid temperature. The center stack houses a pair of large vents, radio and navigation top center where easily viewed, climate control, and most switchgear. The far side houses the passenger airbag and a sizable glovebox; where so equipped, the center console is similarly large and the huge door pockets could hold the contents of a small tool chest and will soon require their own payload rating.
Climbing in is easier than you'd think because the door opening curls under to the floor and assist handles are well-placed. Side steps are available.
Seats are well-placed and offer a superb view out. The available captain's chairs offer plenty of support and adjustability, for 600 miles without stopping in the diesel's case. The tilt wheel, memory system and adjustable pedals allow great flexibility for his-and-hers seating positions, a nice feature. With the available front bench seat, front-seat passengers may find the deep dash compromises knee and foot room, especially if the driver needs the seat forward.
Adults can fit in the rear of the SuperCab, but we recommend the Crew Cab if adult-sized back-seat riders are expected on a regular basis.
Primary controls for the driver are all easy to find and use, with few tiny buttons to complicate driving with gloves. The reverse parking sensor helps when maneuvering in tight places and can be defeated when hooking up a trailer or anytime you don't want it to beep. The short shifter for the automatic is less effort but more precise than before. The daytime running lights can be turned off for good neighborly night-time entries to campgrounds or drive-ins.
The ventilation system is capable of cooling or heating the cavernous volume and keeping forward windows and mirrors clear, and seat heaters are very effective; a supplemental cab heater is available for diesel models.
The navigation system is fairly intuitive and will be familiar to Ford family drivers.
Ford's Tow Command integrated trailer brake system is easy to set up and provides better, smoother trailer braking control than any aftermarket controller. However, it may not be compatible with all trailer disc-brake systems, and you can not modify the wiring harness so your fifth-wheel pigtail (or extension) must reach to the rear bumper.Driving Impressions
The 2008 model saw two primary improvements to the Super Duty's driving characteristics: the new diesel engine and the rear springs' forward perch moved forward eight inches. You may not care about spring location, but that eight inches gives a much better ride for the same load, so you can drive an empty dually without looking like a bobblehead doll.
While 20-inch wheels may look better, they tend to degrade ride comfort so if your driving involves marginal roads, or no roads at all, better to stick with the standard size. Regardless of hype, no heavy-duty pickup rides like a car, and the Super Duty is no different. The only instance in which a competitor might hold an advantage over the Super Duty in terms of ride quality is with GM full-size 4WD steering precision or ride comfort, a tradeoff many happily accept to get the Ford's solid front axle design often considered superior in durability.
If you're not accustomed to driving full-size pickups you may find yourself trapped in a strip mall feeling unable to escape. Otherwise you'll find the Super Duty has no obvious drawbacks in maneuverability for such a behemoth, and the cut-down front windows, mirrors, and clear bodywork edges give good indications of presence relative to surroundings. If you haven't anything heavy to carry or tow, a Super Duty's capabilities will far exceed your requirements. On the other hand, when towing a big trailer, you'll love the secure feeling it offers when wind and weather add to the challenge.
The word handling isn't ascribed to heavy-duty pickups as much as control is, and the Super Duty feels comfortable even with heavy loads. Brakes don't stand out as good or bad, and four-ton trucks never stop like cars, but the Tow Command system can't be beaten; the Super Duty does not offer a factory exhaust brake option like the Dodge Cummins, a feature equally useful on intermountain hauls.
Underway, we noted a marked absence of wind noise in the SuperCab. Better sealing around the center pillar means that big front door requires a solid yank to close with all windows up, however. The new diesel is so quiet you won't hear any of it at cruising speeds and road noise is reasonably controlled since the nearest wheel is not right under your feet.
The 6.4-liter diesel engine was all-new in 2008, with just two parts shared with the previous 6-liter diesel. It is much quieter, cleaner (in some cities the exhaust may be cleaner than the air going in). It has likely given up a few percentage points in fuel economy because of the added output and heavier trucks. Apart from the speed with which it barrels up hills and the probable 10 percent to 40 percent better fuel mileage, the diesel is not noticeably different than the gas engines. Note that on F-450, the diesel is de-rated to 325 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque, and that Ford's five-speed automatic transmission falls one gear short of the six-speed automatics from GM and Dodge.
The standard 5.4-liter V8 is the cost leader, and it's a good choice if you don't plan on towing anything more than 5,000 pounds over relatively rolling countryside. Those who might carry a full load of tools or cement and tow a trailer but not drive a lot of miles should consider the stronger V10. For maximum towing or high-mileage service, the diesel can't be beat, and neither can its price tag, around $7000.
Changes between the F-250 and F-350 SRW (single rear-wheel) are essentially limited to the F-350's capability of carrying another 1,000 pounds. The F-350 DRW (dual rear-wheel) goes another step further in payload and frequently more important, much better trailer towing stability. The dual rear wheels also add great stability for camper carrying. The maximum tow rating on some F-350 DRWs is more than 18,000 pounds, but remember those ratings are given with a nearly empty, low-optioned truck.
The F-450 model is a crew-cab, long-bed-only truck that takes a medium-duty chassis cab and adds a pickup box much like aftermarket firms have been doing for years for affluent trailer pullers. An F-450 can carry more than 6,000 pounds (the weight of an F-250 regular cab) and tow as much as 24,500 pounds, but still enjoy pickup perks like a usable bed, no stops at roadside scales, and a factory warranty. Just make sure your driver's license can handle that load, too. You can spot an F-450 by the 10-lug, 19.5-inch wheels and huge rear differential. The tires alone contribute to a firmer ride, and the added rolling resistance and fixed mass bring increases in acceleration times and stopping distances. If you have a big, heavy trailer this is the way to go; if not, you really don't want an F-450.Summary
The Ford Super Duty is the largest mass-market pickup truck you can get, offered in the widest array of configurations and powertrains, and equally able to meet recreational or commercial needs. Ordered with an honest, thoughtful appraisal of your needs and expectations in mind, it would be difficult to do better.
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Swedish researchers have developed a process that can turn contaminated sediment in shipping ports into a cement-like substance that is safe for building. The researchers were looking for new options for disposing of contaminated sediment — during port construction it is often required that the sediment be removed. Previously it was dredged and then dumped on land or out at sea, but this new process removes the sediment from the port, mixes it on-site with an adhesive material and creates cement like blocks that are sturdy, long lasting and can be used for building new structures.
The project, called STABCON, was spearheaded by EUREKA — a European organization that uses new technology to advance industry — and Merox, a subsidiary of Swedish steelmaker Svenskt Stål AB, who provided the mixing solution. In ports around the world, decades of chemicals spewed into the water by thousands of ships and barges are locked in the sediment that rests at the bottom of the port. Dredging of contaminated soil is often required before construction can begin because the construction process itself can disturb the contaminated sediment. If the sediment is disturbed but not contained it can leak into surrounding waters and cause larger environmental problems. Disposing of the sediment in an environmentally friendly way has long been a question, project managers have to find a place for the highly contaminated soil to go.
This new process takes what was once treated as toxic and uses it as the recycled building blocks of the ports future. Göran Holm, R&D director of the Swedish Geotechnical Institute, one of the project partners, explained that this new process, "reduces the demand for natural resources, such as blasted rock; and by treating the sediments in situ and using them in port areas, the need for transport is reduced, along with the associated health risks." Researchers tested the integrity of their new building blocks prior to construction and found them structurally sound and able to stand up to the long term pressures of building materials.
Not only does this new method remove toxic sludge from the oceans, it also transforms it into a useful building material.
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CHICAGO - A Tampa-based environmental clean-up company has agreed to pay $2.75 million and enter into a three-year nationwide consent decree to resolve a race discrimination case brought the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The EEOC's suit charged that WRS Environment and Infrastructure, Inc. (d/b/a WRS Compass) subjected seven black workers at its Lake Calumet, Ill., site to a racially hostile work environment, discriminatory terms and conditions of employment, and unlawfully retaliated against employees who complained about discrimination. The alleged harassment against African-American employees included multiple hangman's nooses, repeated use of the "N-word," less favorable equipment assignments and physical threats from coworkers. When two of the black workers complained about this campaign of harassment, they were laid off, the EEOC said.
The EEOC also charged that WRS created a hostile work environment for four white workers who associated with African-American employees. A foreman at the Lake Calumet site allegedly called one of these white employees "n----r lover" and another white employee a "coon lover." In addition to using racially offensive language, this foreman and other white coworkers physically threatened the four white plaintiffs in this case.
Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit (No. 09-cv-4272 [N.D. Ill.]) in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
WRS had moved unsuccessfully to dismiss the entire case. The court rejected the majority of WRS's motion and preserved most of the EEOC's claims, writing, "It is undisputed that WRS did not provide any harassment training to employees (whether union or management) at the Lake Calumet site and did not give its employees a phone number to contact the company's health and safety officer or human resources department." The court also noted that "WRS did not post its non-discrimination / harassment policy at the Lake Calumet site until the day after the noose appeared on [a] truck." While the EEOC's claims of racial association harassment were dismissed on summary judgment, the three-year consent decree prohibits racial association harassment and requires training and reporting on harassment because of racial association.
Besides the $2.75 in monetary relief for the 11 victims, the three-year nationwide consent decree resolving this case, signed by Judge Virginia M. Kendall, includes injunctions against race discrimination and harassment (including associational race discrimination) and retaliation. WRS is also required to revise its anti-discrimination policy and conduct training on the policy. Furthermore, WRS must develop a policy on how to investigate complaints of discrimination or harassment and evaluate its supervisors on their compliance with the company's revised anti-discrimination policy. The decree requires WRS to report all complaints of discrimination to the EEOC on a semi-annual basis and provides a mechanism for the parties to seek assistance from the court in the event of any disputes about whether WRS violated the injunctions against discrimination and retaliation.
"This settlement reinforces the agency's commitment to root out racial hostility where it persists in the modern workplace," said EEOC General Counsel P. David Lopez. "The EEOC has successfully prosecuted several racial harassment cases and will continue to do so until this toxic workplace behavior is eradicated."
John Hendrickson, the EEOC's regional attorney in Chicago said that this case was set for trial in a matter of days when the parties reached agreement on the consent decree. The EEOC was prepared to present extensive testimony about hangman's nooses, racist language, and other threatening conduct.
"The EEOC takes racial threats and intimidation in the workplace very seriously and will take actions against employers who permit employees to be harassed because of race or because of racial association," Hendrickson said.
In addition to Hendrickson, EEOC was represented by Supervisory Trial Attorney Gregory Gochanour and Trial Attorneys Richard Mrizek, Brandi Davis, and Grayson S. Walker, all from the Chicago District Office. The intervening plaintiffs were represented by Robinson Curley & Clayton, P.C. in Chicago.
The EEOC Chicago District Office is responsible for processing charges of discrimination, administrative enforcement, and the conduct of agency litigation in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and North and South Dakota, with Area Offices in Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
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What is prevenient grace?
"Prevenient grace" is a phrase used to describe the grace given by God that precedes the act of a sinner exercising saving faith in Jesus Christ. The term "prevenient" comes from the Latin and means "to come before." By definition, every theological system which affirms the necessity of God"™s grace prior to a sinner"™s conversion has a type of prevenient grace. The Reformed doctrine of irresistible grace is a type of prevenient grace, as is common grace.
However, when the phrase "prevenient grace" is used in theological discussions, it is used in a specific way. In the context of the on-going Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate, prevenient grace is referred to in order to object to the Calvinist doctrine of irresistible grace. This is the reason why, in both modern and historic times, it has also been called "resistible grace" or "pre-regenerating grace." Since denying the necessity of God"™s grace prior to a sinner"™s conversion is clearly against biblical teaching, the non-Calvinist theological systems have to affirm a doctrine of grace that precedes a person"™s exercising of saving faith. Since non-Calvinists do not believe the saving grace of God always results in the sinner coming to Christ, Christians down through the ages have referred to a type of grace they call prevenient. Simply put, prevenient grace is the grace of God given to individuals that releases them from their bondage to sin and enables them to come to Christ in faith but does not guarantee that the sinner will actually do so. Thus, the efficacy of the enabling grace of God is determined not by God but by man.
Historically, within the Arminian theological system, there have been three prominent positions concerning the doctrine of prevenient grace. Within classical Arminianism, there are two positions. Within Wesleyanism, there is one prominent position. Though all three positions have similarities, they are by no means identical. In fact, correctly defining prevenient grace has led to in-house debates within the Arminian tradition.
The first of the two prominent positions on the doctrine of prevenient grace in classical Arminianism is that until the Gospel, the instrument by which God draws sinners to Himself, is presented to a sinner, the sinner is in complete bondage to sin. The Holy Spirit works with the presentation of the Gospel through teaching (John 6:45) and convicting (John 16:8) the sinner, enabling the sinner to respond in the exercising of saving faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit opens the heart (Acts 16:14) and mind (Luke 24:45) of the sinner, thus drawing the sinner to Christ (John 6:44, 12:32), and the sinner is then enabled to exercise his newly freed will in placing his faith in Christ for salvation. This falls in line with the biblical teaching that the natural man is unable to understand spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:7-8), which would include the message of the Gospel. However, Arminians teach that, although the sinner is now enabled to place his faith in Christ, this enablement by no means guarantees that the sinner will actually do so. This contradicts the proclamation by Jesus that all those the Father gives to Him will come to Him (John 6:37).
The second position is a bit more complicated than the first. In this position there is, essentially, a lesser and greater drawing via prevenient grace, which comes through the proclamation of the Gospel and the internal calling of God, sometimes referred to as the "full intensity" of prevenient grace. That is, God is drawing all men in a lesser sense and then drawing those who have the Gospel presented to them in another, greater sense. Some have called this latter drawing the dispensing of "particular prevenient grace." In this position, God has given all men a prevenient grace that results in a universal healing of total depravity by the grace of God through the atoning work of Christ. This, in turn, has alleviated, though not fully, the corruption of inherited depravity. This position resembles what is sometimes called the "partial depravity" of Arminianism, since total depravity no longer describes what people are but rather what people were. That is, because of the atoning work of Christ, all people are no longer completely incapable of hearing and responding to the Gospel (John 6:44, 8:43); rather, all people have some ability. However, similar to the other position in classical Arminianism, people are not completely freed from their bondage of sin until the Gospel is presented to them and God calls them internally through its presentation. Arminius might have referred to this concept when he spoke of the "intermediate stage between being unregenerate and regenerate" while others have referred to people in this stage as "partially regenerated." Since Arminians believe that regeneration logically comes after faith, when a person repents of his sin and exercises saving faith in Christ, then that person is "fully regenerated."
The last position on the doctrine of prevenient grace is that of the Wesleyans (also known as Wesleyan-Arminians). In this position, because of the first coming and atoning work of Christ, God has dispensed a universal prevenient grace that fully negates the depravity of man. Thus, man is now in a neutral state. Those who adhere to this position assert that because of Christ"™s promises that speak of "all men" being drawn (John 12:32) and the "world" being convicted (John 16:8) after His sacrifice, it means that the prevenient grace we experience today was something purchased by Christ"™s work on the cross. Since Wesleyans believe in unlimited atonement as opposed to limited atonement, Wesleyans then further state that when Paul speaks of God giving those whom Christ died for "all things" (Romans 8:32), this universal prevenient grace is one of those "all things."
Before examining and refuting the Arminian doctrine of prevenient grace, let"™s examine some of the key passages used to support the doctrine. In John 12:32, Jesus said that when He is lifted from the earth, He will "draw all men" to Himself. This verse is frequently used to object to the Reformed position of irresistible grace found in Jesus"™ words in John 6:44, since John 12:32 states that "all men" are drawn and, as such, John 6:44 cannot be saying that all who are drawn will be raised up on the last day. However, this is a misunderstanding of how "all" is being used in John 12:32. That is, when Jesus says He "will draw all men" to Himself, He is using "all" in the sense of "not just Jews but Gentiles, too." This is the typical use "all" in the New Testament and is highly significant since it was believed that the Messiah would come to save the Jews and the Jews alone. The same principle applies to John 16:8 when Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit coming to "convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment" after His ascension. The "world" here likewise refers to "Jews and Gentiles" or, as the creatures and elders sing in Revelation 5:9, men "from every tribe and language and people and nation." When we keep this principle in mind, we can see that the other key passages such as Romans 11:32 and Titus 2:11 do not teach what those who adhere to the Arminian doctrine of prevenient grace say they do.
The Arminian doctrine of prevenient grace should be rejected on biblical grounds. First and foremost, it turns Paul"™s words "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ" (Philippians 1:6) on their head. The Greek term used here means to "accomplish" or "perfect," similar to how the writer of Hebrews says Jesus is the "author and perfecter of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2). The doctrine of prevenient grace affirms that a work is done in the sinner but it denies that the efficacy of the grace is guaranteed. This makes no sense if we are assured that God will perfect what He starts in a person. Second, there is no reason to believe that the two "him"™s" in John 6:44 are different groups of people. Two Greek words separate the first "him" who is drawn by the Father from the second "him" who is raised up on the last day. Grammatically and contextually, there is nothing that would begin to support the idea that the verse means not all who are drawn will be raised up on the last day. We find a similar idea in Romans 8:30, where we read that all whom God calls, referring to the inward calling, will be justified and later glorified.
Lastly, 1 John 5:1 states clearly that the cause of a person"™s believing in Jesus Christ is that he was born again (i.e., regenerated), which John had already told us is "not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God" (John 1:13) and is something necessary in order to even perceive the kingdom of God (John 3:3), let alone enter into it. As long as we recognize the biblical truth of the natural man"™s deadness in sin (Ephesians 2:1; Colossians 2:13), his need of a new heart (Ezekiel 11:19, 36:26), and that man is a pile of bones needing to be breathed on by God to be brought to life (Ezekiel 37:3-7), we can see that man does not need to be made "better" or "partially alive" but that man needs to be resurrected! Therefore, the doctrine of prevenient grace is without biblical support.
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Railroads and ferries brought prosperity
|A. B. Safford Memorial Museum in Cairo, Illinois, built in 1883
Cairo, Illinois, is at the extreme southern tip of Illinois, at the point where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers converge.
I always have mixed feelings as I drive through Cairo (pronounced "Care-roh".) Sadly, the town has endured a long period of hard times and population loss. In the business district, empty lots suggest that many deteriorated buildings have been bulldozed and hauled away. Some old buildings, still standing, are candidates for the next demolition list.
|I'm not sure if this church is in use.
Cairo became an important railroad hub after the Civil War, and the town enjoyed several decades of great prosperity. Train cars (and other vehicles) were ferried across the rivers, and the ferry business was as important to local fortunes as the railroad and river-shipping businesses.
|The Riverlore in Cairo, Illinois
Then in 1889, the Illinois Central Railroad completed the Cairo Rail Bridge across the Ohio River (image, another image). It was a masterpiece of engineering. The metal bridge itself was nearly 2 miles long and the entire structure including the wooden approaches was almost 4 miles long. Freight from Chicago could travel directly to New Orleans via the Cairo Rail Bridge -- a revolution in rail shipping, but a blow to Cairo.
|More mansions in Cairo
Vehicles traveling in the Cairo area still used the ferries until two highway bridges were built -- the Mississippi River bridge (leading to Missouri) in 1929, and the Ohio River bridge (leading to Kentucky) in 1937. The bridges and roads connected a short distance south of Cairo, so travelers could quickly cross both rivers without even entering town.
The loss of the railroad and ferry industries was significant, but it alone did not kill the town. By the early 1900s, other serious problems (racism, corruption, violence, crime) were well-established in Cairo. Over the next century, these evils had a slow-but-deadly effect on the town. You can read about the darker side of Cairo's history at "Cairo, Illinois, Death by Racism."
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A photo I took inside the Customs House some years ago
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|Ohio River bridge, just south of Cairo


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Researchers discover novel mechanism of tumor cell invasion in melanoma
(Medical Xpress)—The most devastating feature of cancer is that it often spreads throughout the human body and forms secondary tumors also known as metastases. One of the most aggressive metastatic cancers with no currently available curative therapy is melanoma, a type of skin cancer that originates from melanocytes, cells that normally make skin tan. Lifetime risk and mortality rates of metastatic melanoma have been steadily increasing for decades.
Formation of metastases largely depends on the ability of tumor cells to grow through surrounding healthy tissues, a process termed invasion. Cell invasion is controlled by a subset of G- proteins, a.k.a. guanosine nucleotide-binding proteins. These proteins could function only when bound to a special molecule, nucleotide guanosine triphosphate (GTP).
In a recent issue of Cell Reports, researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which tumor cells regulate activity of G-proteins and invasion. This mechanism is availability of GTP. Using cells from metastatic melanoma, researchers led by Mikhail A. Nikiforov, PhD, Professor of Oncology and Researcher in the Department of Cell Stress Biology at RPCI, discovered a gene, GMPR (guanosine monophoshate reductase) that mildly inhibits production of GTP in the cell.
Interestingly, this mild inhibition was sufficient to reduce activity of several G-proteins and, subsequently, invasion. Additionally, Dr. Nikiforov's group demonstrated that invasion of melanoma cells could be regulated by the amounts of guanosine in cell culture media.
"If this is what is occurring in vivo, than we may be able to limit melanoma metastases by regulating guanosine amounts in human body," says the study's first author Joseph Wawrzyniak, a Ph.D. student and Research Affiliate in the Department of Cell Stress Biology at RPCI.
Moreover, the researchers discovered that amounts of GMPR were lower in samples of invasive than non-invasive human melanomas. Why is this important? Currently, there are no diagnostic and/or prognostic molecular markers for melanoma used in clinical settings. This could be exemplified by the fact that, according to Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, a false-negative diagnosis of melanoma was the single most common reason for filing a claim against pathologists between 1998 and 2003.
"Since GMPR expression differs between non-invasive and invasive melanomas at very early stages of the disease, this gene has a potential to be developed into diagnostic or prognostic marker," says Dr. Nikiforov. "Accordingly, because of support from National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society and private donors such as the Tietgen Family Foundation, experiments aiming at identification of novel markers for melanoma are currently underway."
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When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, you can call a kennel, hire a pet sitter - or find the pooch a new friend online.
The website DogVacay debuted in New York and Los Angeles in 2011 and the service is now available throughout Canada and the United States.
The site lets pet owners look up hosts in the area who will care for a dog in their own homes, giving a pet the food, exercise and attention you would give if you stayed home - sort of a doggie version of couch-surfing, for an average price of $25 to $30 a day.
Hosts are checked out and interviewed by DogVacay and every owner and dog is encouraged to meet the host.
Valerie Steiger's Shih Tzu mix named Joey was just three months old when she had to leave for a two-week Thailand trip in February. Joey has been back four or five times since, said Steiger, whose job as a life coach keeps her on the road. Her host has a couple of dogs and Joey enjoyed them so much, he was depressed when he got home and didn't have any playmates, Steiger said.
"She was wonderful. I was talking to Joey (through a cellphone app) from Thailand. She took pictures of Joey on an iPhone, she took a video of him zipping around with his buddy. I didn't ask for any of that. She just did it," Steiger said.
Steiger has used kennels in the past. And there are good ones, she said, but dogs are still kept in crates or cages for several hours each day. "It's like they are in jail."
Knowing where her dog is and what he's doing is important to her because "this is my baby. I'm leaving my baby behind," Steiger said.
The Santa Monica-based DogVacay was founded by Aaron and Karine Nis-sim Hirschhorn, who went on a trip to visit family in 2010 and left their dogs Rocky and Rambo in a kennel. "Rocky came back a little off. She was not acting herself. She was sheepish and hiding under the desk. She is normally a happy, happy dog," Aaron said.
There had to be something better, they said. They let everyone know they were going to start dog sitting. "Business was booming. We got multiple calls a day," he said. They watched more than 100 dogs during eight months.
At the end of their experiment, they had two things: enough money to pay for their 2011 wedding and a business model. They quit their day jobs, joined forces with former MySpace CEO Mike Jones to create an online community and raised $1 million in venture capital. The company's website provides host bios, location, home photos, prices, availability, notes on what they can handle and reviews.
DogVacay provides insurance for emergencies and owners can rent GPS-enabled dog collars if they want to track their pets constantly. Most hosts will email, text or telephone owners once a day with updates on their dogs, Hirschhorn said. About a third of the hosts are professional pet care providers while two-thirds are casual dog lovers who might be retired, unemployed, stay-at-home moms or veterans, Hirschhorn said. Nine out of 10 hosts have their own dogs.
Hirschhorn said about half of all boarders are repeat customers.
DogVacay takes credit cards for payment when reservations are made, then pays the hosts. Interviews and security checks by DogVacay and meet-and-greets with host and owner are designed to overcome concerns about adjusting to the new environment.
"If they don't want to check me out, it means they don't care about their dog very much," said host Lauren Meyer.
Meyer has a 2,500-square-foot home in a quiet neighbourhood in Los Angeles and charges $38 a night. She has always had older, larger dogs with medical problems, so she's not afraid to keep dogs with special needs, she said.


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A little update about the previous post is in order. The collection of Netherlands Births and Baptisms, for 1564-1910 is actually a collection of various databases. One of those databases is the Netherlands, Gelderland Province Civil Registration, 1811-1950, which includes the records of the Glucksteins.
This collection has the images of the records. The records will need to be translated, but they are still a great tool for anyone doing their family history work. The record below is for Joseph Gluckstein, mentioned in the previous post.
A special thanks to Taco Goulooze for this information. Its nice to have people looking out for me. The above database can be found at www.familysearch.org


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Kenny Chesney Expands His Band Prior to Brothers of the Sun Tour Kickoff
Kenny Chesney is gearing up to head back out on the road on his first major stadium run since last summer's Goin' Coastal Tour. Not only is he sharing the stage with his fellow country music superstar Tim McGraw, but also famed Nashville musician Kenny Greenberg.
Greenberg is the Academy of Country Music's 2012 Guitarist of the Year and a veteran session musician in Music City who has previously collaborated with Bob Seger, Willie Nelson and Etta James. The legendary guitarist has frequently worked with Chesney on past musical projects, including the singer's forthcoming new album 'Welcome to the Fishbowl' (in stores June 19) and his previous album, 'Hemingway's Whiskey.'
"Kenny is one of the best guitarists out there today, period," Chesney says of his fellow Kenny, Greenberg. "He's been a great friend and collaborator over the years, right through 'Welcome to the Fishbowl,' and it's going to be amazing to have him at the party each night this summer."
Greenberg will join Chesney's already solid band of musicians, which includes Wyatt Beard (keyboards), Sean Paddock (drums), Steve Marshall (bass), Clayton Mitchell (guitar), Jim Bob Gairrett (steel guitar) and Jon Conley (guitar/fiddle).
The highly-anticipated Brothers of the Sun Tour, also featuring Jake Owen and Grace Potter, is set to kick off on June 2 in Tampa, Fla.


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I will be giving away ONE 13" Dresden Plate Charger (the napkin & napkin ring will not be included). Here are a few other ideas for how you could use the Plate Charger, add as a table accent under your Thanksgiving Centerpiece or place it under a lamp on your side table. You could also place it under some of your favorite collectibles on an entry table or bookshelf.
If you follow the format below I will also give you ONE extra point. It will definitely make it easier for me to track all of your entries. Thank YOU!!!
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I will then pick a WINNER on Monday, October 19th.
I appreciate everyone that's entered my giveaways in the past and for wanting to enter this giveaway too. I really enjoy doing these kinds of things for all of you and I spend a lot of my time doing it. I personally make each of the projects that I give away and really wish that I could make something for everyone but that's why I do these kinds of tutorials, so I can share my talents with each of YOU, my dear blogging friends!!!
Good Luck Everyone!!!
Update 10/11 @ 9:11am-Remember to use the printer friendly button at the bottom of the MBS post. When you click on the button it will download a pdf file to your computer for you to print the the tutorial. I know, it's 15 pages, sorry! I know it's a long one because of all the pictures but it would use even more paper if you tried to print it any other way. Thanks!
Update 10/11 @11:53am: I was checking the ruler links on MBS to make sure they were working for you and I have some good news for those interested in buying the ruler! The 18 degree Fan Ruler is on SALE right now for 30% off at Connecting Threads. Yeah!!!
Another Update 10/11 @12:00 Noon: The Triangle Square Up Ruler by Quilt in a Day is on SALE right now, too!! What a great time to pick up two really great rulers.


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A group of University of Michigan (UM) School of Information students will travel to India next summer to work on information technology projects as part of the school's Global Information Engagement Project.
Funded by a $1.8 million grant from UM's Office of the Provost, The program will send up to 18 students to India for approximately eight weeks, where they will work on projects such as a language learning app for deaf students, a smartphone app for booking local train tickets, or an online human rights repository for an Indian legal collective.
The students will primarily be from the School of Information, but the self-organized teams of two to four individuals will be encouraged to recruit graduate students from other programs with necessary skill sets.
"Once the student groups choose their projects, we will work with each team so they will have a customized training program tailored to their projects," said Joyojeet Pal, assistant professor of information and the faculty lead in the program, in a prepared statement. "Before the students go to India, they would have already studied the problem for a few months."
Upon completion, students "will receive six academic credits for their work, fulfill the school's practical experience requirement, and be eligible for an additional credit if they choose to refine or develop their projects in the fall," according to a UM news release.
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The BEST Butter-Free Popcorn (Nooch Popcorn)
I thought that most of the world knew this secret to amazing butter-free popcorn. But after mentioning "nooch" a few times recently and getting blank looks, I realized it was definitely worth doing a post on the topic. Especially because my friends and I are all obsessed with this popcorn.
And when I say obsessed, I mean obsessed.
It is pretty much assumed that someone will be making and bringing this popcorn anytime we get together with friends. Our vegan and dairy-free friends love this popcorn because it's butter-free. And our non-vegan butter-loving friends all love it because it's healthier and preservative-free. But mostly everyone loves this nooch popcorn because it's freaking delicious, and downright irresistible. And it's all thanks to one ingredient:
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Nutritional yeast.
Ok, don't freak out. I know only sounds like The Most Unappetizing Name In The History Of Food. But "nooch" (as we prefer to call it) is an absolute rockstar of an ingredient.
You can buy it in the health food section of most stores, either in a container like this or in bulk. And as you can see, it's basically just a zillion yellow flakes (or some brands are more powdery) made from deactivated yeast. People love it because it's vegan, it's dairy-free, it's gluten-free (double-check specific brands for certification), it's packed with a bunch of vitamins (especially B-vitamins, folic acid, selenium, zinc and protein), it's low-fat, and it contains no added sugars or preservatives.
But the real reason to try nutritional yeast is because of the flavor. It's hard to describe, but I give it a cross between nutty, cheesy, a little salty, and deliciously savory. You can use it to help flavor all sorts of foods, but it's especially fantastic on popcorn.
Without a doubt, the flavor of nooch is slightly different than butter. When trying it for the first time, most of my friends usually have to give it a moment's thought to decide what they think of the taste. But after a few bites…and then a few more bites…and then a few more bites…they eventually dive in and cannot stop eating it. It's almost a problem how irresistible this stuff is. Almost. :)
The good news, too, is that this nooch popcorn can be homemade on the stove in just a matter of minutes. Here's the how to:
First, gather your three main ingredients:
- popcorn kernels (my friend, Sarah, recently turned me onto the "jumbo" popcorn from Pop Secret – amazing!)
- nutritional yeast (the more powder-y, the better, but any will do)
- high-heat oil (I usually prefer grapeseed or coconut oil, but canola or vegetable oil also work)
Add about 1 Tbsp. of oil to a medium saucepan and crank up the heat to high. Then add in your popcorn kernels in a single layer, and cover the pan.
Once the kernels start popping, give the pan a few shakes every now and then to help settle the kernels to the bottom. This helps prevent burning and makes sure all of those kernels get popped.
Once the popcorn is done popping, immediately transfer it to a large bowl. Then douse it — or, ahem — add your desired amount of nutritional yeast, and toss to combine while the popcorn is still warm. I also like to add a teaspoon or two of salt.
To help the nooch and salt stick to the popcorn, I recommend actually adding it to a large bowl with a lid (like Tupperware) while the popcorn is still hot. Then cover the bowl, and give it a few really good shakes. The steam from the popcorn will help the toppings stick to it, and will also divide the toppings more evenly.
Then dive in and enjoy!
And if this is your first time trying nooch popcorn, you have to promise to let me know what you think of it. :)
The BEST Butter-Free Popcorn (Nooch Popcorn)
Nooch popcorn is the BEST butter-free popcorn! It's also vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and made with no artificial ingredients.
- 3-4 Tablespoons oil, or enough to coat the bottom of the pan (any high heat oil will do — coconut oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, etc.)
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, or more*/less to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons salt, to taste
Add oil to a large metal stockpot over medium-high heat. Place 3-4 individual kernels in the pan and cover. Once they pop, uncover the pan and add in the rest of the kernels so that they form a single layer on the bottom of the pan. Cover, and give the pot a shake so that they all get coated with the oil.
Once the popcorn kernels start popping furiously, give the pot a good shake every 15 seconds or so to help the un-popped kernels fall to the bottom, which prevents burning. When the popping dies down, immediately pour the popcorn it into a large mixing bowl (one that has a lid, like tupperware), and sprinkle with nutritional yeast and salt. Cover, and give it a good shake to combine.
Serve and enjoy!
*I actually highly recommend adding 2-3 times as much nooch. I like as much of it as possible to stick to my kernels, although quite a bit of it naturally falls off.
**If the nooch isn't sticking, you may also need to use a bit more coconut oil, or you can try closing the lid on the popcorn completely while it's cooking (which won't let the kernels dry out as much, which will help the nooch stick to them better).
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #gimmesomeoven. I'd love to see what you cook!
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I'm not a big fan of cheesy popcorn but my family is. I made this for them and they loved it! Thanks for the recipe!
Nutritional Yeast is great. Gentle Chef has a recipe here http://thegentlechef.com/blog/?p=1779 for a cheesy sprinkle that you can use on popcorn or potato chips. The secret is that there must be some moisture on the chips or popcorn for the sprinkle to stick. All Vegan of course.
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Made this today added a little cayenne pepper my husband loved it.
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I love nutritional yeast on my popcorn. Ac8i love it on alot of things. Including avacado toast and roasted cauliflower….um yum! I tried your tubberwear trick and it made a significant difference. Now I don't have to add all that extra oil to my puffy corn! Even my boyfriend, who has been know to use half a sick of butter and a generous amount of parmigiano, ate an entire batch of this! Oh and I'm totally calling it "nooch" from now on!
Perfect recipe, thank you. I love incorporating nutritional yeast into my recipes. I bought an old fashioned popcorn popper that I love and it's so easy to use. Wabash valley.
If interested I make Parmesan like topping for my salads. A recipe from everyday detox cookbook. 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, 3 tbsp. nutritional yeast and 1/4 teaspoon himalyan salt. So good and so easy.
Thanks again! Can't wait to have this delicious and heksthy popcorn again!
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Popcorn is my absolute favorite nighttime snack, and now here's an idea to make it healthier? Yes, please, just have to find some nooch! ?
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I've been putting nutritional yeast (I wish they would come up with a more catchy name) on my popcorn for years not knowing that anyone else did it! It makes my popcorn like crack, and my dairy-eating friends are amazed by it too until they ask what the seasoning is and they get a little freaked out.
Can nooch be used on air popped popcorn?
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The suggestion to run the yeast and salt in a blender before adding it to the popcorn is on the right track. Smaller particle size works better when electrostatic attraction is the principle adhesion mechanism. If you have a mortar and pestle, hand grinding the salt (which acts as an abrasive to break down the yeast) with the yeast will produce even smaller particles than using a blender, but it is a fair amount of manual labor. Adding some cayenne sounds like a nice addition too.
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love the recipe the popcorn sounds so awsome! iam going to try it pretty soon i was wondering if you mind telling me what camera did you use for your pictures they look great! the picture is so clear!
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Ohhhh I'm so happy to see this out there in the world! I learned this "secret recipe" from a girlfriend years ago, and I've called it "crack" ever since. We add Spike seasoning as well and usually use grapeseed oil versus coconut oil. So simple, and so, so delicious. Thanks for all your great recipes and ideas – you truly are the food blogger that I trust the most :)! Whenever I'm browsing recipes and realize one is a Gimmie Some Oven goodie, I know it's going to be a winner. So thank you for that :)!! Cheers!
Will this work with an air popper?
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I wrote a book called The Christmas Poopy loosely inspired by some potty training books and the classic 50s books.
My kids and possibly other parents...who know this could someday become a real book.
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Your gifts to the Haas Fund enable you, year after year, to make a difference in virtually everything the Haas School does. Scholarships and fellowships, distinguished faculty, breakthrough academic programs, cross-disciplinary research, career-sustaining professional development services for alumni — all are hallmarks of a Haas education. And many could not be sustained without annual gifts from people like you.
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Why Bacon?
What is the big deal with bacon? Why does everyone love bacon so much? Everywhere I look on social media someone is posting this or that about how great bacon is. Really? Do people really have nothing better going on in their lives that they have time to talk about bacon?


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The victims� testimonials are heartbreaking.
There�s Yvette, a pregnant grocery clerk who miscarried and was fired when her boss demanded she do more heavy lifting.
There�s Guadalupe, a pregnant fast-food worker who was denied needed bathroom breaks, then fired.
And there�s Hilda, a cashier who was denied the right to sit on a stool during her 8- to 10-hour shifts, because, as her boss explained, �You can�t get special treatment since men don�t get pregnant.�
These women represent a disturbing trend in workplaces across the nation. As more female employees comprise the workforce and expectant mothers stay on the job longer into their pregnancies, there are increasing reports of employers who refuse to accommodate these workers� conditions.
Help is on the way. Recently, thanks to the work of Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, the Illinois House approved House Bill 8, the �Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.�
The act ensures that pregnant workers are not forced out of their jobs or denied reasonable job modifications to allow them to continue working. The legislation, which promotes the health and economic security of pregnant women, their babies and their families, is championed by Gov. Pat Quinn and now goes to the Illinois Senate for consideration.
The only time this issue was addressed at the federal level was when President Jimmy Carter signed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, banning discrimination against pregnant workers.
Times have changed. The percentage of women in the workforce has exploded. Thanks to modern medicine, two-thirds of first-time mothers work while pregnant � nearly double the number who worked in the 1960s. And eight of 10 women now work into their final two months of pregnancy.
Sadly, the number of pregnancy discrimination cases filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has increased by 71 percent since 1992, and 40 percent of full-time low-wage workers may not decide when to take breaks.
This is about human rights, civil rights and economic justice. Some employers accommodate employees who are hurt on the job or have physical disabilities, yet won�t make minor modifications in job descriptions or workplace conditions for pregnant workers. Some soon-to-be-mothers are their households� sole breadwinners and sorely need the health-care benefits they have earned.
Under HB 8, employers must provide reasonable accommodations, such as more frequent water and restroom breaks. Full- and part-time workers could request less physically-taxing duties and more flexibility in their schedules.
According to a National Women�s Law Center study, titled �It Shouldn�t Be a Heavy Lift: Fair Treatment for Pregnant Workers,� these reforms help the bottom line. Worker morale, diversity and retention all increase as absenteeism drops. The cost of modification is modest.
An effort to modernize the 1978 law has stalled in Congress, so some states are moving ahead. It�s time for Illinois to join them.
This would be a welcome and meaningful step forward for our state � just in time for Mother�s Day.
Cristal Thomas is the deputy governor of Illinois and Gov. Pat Quinn�s point person on women�s health issues.


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Frank Gouin examines a peach tree branch laden with red, fuzzy fruit, tests one for ripeness and twists it off. Soon peach juice is running down my chin. This orange-fleshed variety, Ernie's Choice, is meaty, sweet, and the freshest peach I've tasted.
Peaches are as much an iconic fruit of high summer as the tomato; indeed, in 18th-century America it was a far more popular treat. Peach trees, originally from China but brought to the New World by Europeans, became so prolific, both in orchards and in the wild, that even the great botanist John Bartram "assumed the peach was a native tree," writes Peter Hatch in his book "The Fruits and Fruit Trees of Monticello" (University of Virginia Press, 1998).
As with a lot of plants grown to excess, pests and diseases moved in, and by the early 19th century peach farmers in Virginia were, as Hatch notes, battling a deadly virus named peach yellows and two insects, the plum curculio and the peach tree borer. These pests are still around and make the prospect of raising peach trees at home a challenge, even for dedicated gardeners.
In 1995, Gouin retired as head of the horticulture department at the University of Maryland to grow peaches (and Christmas trees) on his 11-acre farm in Anne Arundel County, Md. "I'm having a ball," he says, meaning he goes to a lot of effort to raise luscious peaches. His 132 peach and nectarine trees produce about 200 bushels of fruit each summer, starting with Sentry and the Garnet Beauty varieties in early July and ending with the late-season Redskin in mid-August.
There are three aspects of peach cultivation that discourage casual growers, he says: pruning, thinning, and spraying. But if you commit to them, perfect peaches can be within your reach.
Late-winter pruning
Peach trees fruit on wood that grows the previous year, but they must be pruned in late winter to keep them healthy and productive. Gouin removes any new growth that is shorter than 12 inches. He trims longer stems back to 18 inches. He also removes wayward or unneeded stems that might erupt from the branches. There goes his March.
Thinning blooms and fruit
A little later, when the pretty blossoms appear, Gouin is out there with a toilet brush on a stick. A branch might have three ranks of blossoms, and he simply rubs out the top row with the brush when the flowers are at "popcorn stage" — just about to open fully.
Both the pruning and thinning reduce the fruit set, and without those steps the trees will produce hundreds of congested fruits about the size of a golf ball. When the fruits begin to form, Gouin goes back and removes them by hand to leave desired fruit four to six inches apart on the branches. "No one wants a peach less than 2 1/2 inches" in diameter, he says.
Fighting disease and bugs
Spraying is the most unsettling, but necessary, aspect of peach cultivation. After a wet spring, "I have got 12 sprays on these trees," Gouin says. He spent much of his career researching the benefits of compost, which is the pillar of organic growing, but he says it is impossible to raise pristine peaches organically in the wet and humid Eastern United States. Among the more damaging fungal diseases are peach leaf curl, which causes disfigured leaves and leaf drop in early spring, and brown rot, which ruins the ripening fruit.
In addition to the borer and the curculio, an insect called a stink bug causes fruit to deform.
Some authorities suggest that organic sulfur spray might control fungal diseases. Gouin says that it saves about half the fruit, but the grower will have to remove others that develop brown rot to prevent the spread of the spores and disease.
The classic "How to Grow Vegetables and Fruits by the Organic Method" by Rodale says this about preventing brown rot: In early spring, examine the tree "for the telltale gray tufts on the twigs which will produce the fungus spores. Remove all the infected twigs before the blossoms are in bud."
As for the curculio, a weevil that appears just as the flowers are blooming and is present through May, Rodale suggests this approach: Each morning during this six-week period, put a tarp under the tree and give the trunk a few blows. The pests will drop to the tarp, where they can be squashed. Perhaps you can tap the trunk with your toilet brush; just don't let the neighbors see you.
Fruit tree alternatives
Given the demands of Prunus persica, it might be easier to forgo cultivating the plant and just buy some peaches at the supermarket. But there are pitfalls there, too. Horticulturists know the peach as a fruit that will not ripen off the tree. If it is picked with its yellow skin in the green stage, it will ship well but never fully mature.
Gouin says that if you are looking for easier tree fruits to grow, go with varieties of Asian pear, Asian persimmon, or pawpaws. But if you do decide to plant a little peach orchard, you may want to follow Gouin's example of soil amendment. He applied six cubic yards of finished compost per 1,000 square feet.
"We had peaches the second year after planting," he says. The trees themselves "took off like scared rabbits."
Editor's note: For more on gardening, see the Monitor's main gardening page. Our blog archive. Our RSS feed.
You may also want to visit Gardening With the Monitor on Flickr. If you join the group (it's free), you can upload your garden photos — and possibly win a prize. Deadline is Aug. 11. Join the discussions and get answers to your gardening questions.


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