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WASHINGTON - Three years ago, the Supreme Court warned there could be constitutional problems with a landmark civil rights law that has opened voting booths to millions of African-Americans. Now, opponents of a key part of the Voting Rights Act are asking the high court to finish off that provision.
The basic question is whether state and local governments that once boasted of their racial discrimination still can be forced in the 21st century to get federal permission before making changes in the way they hold elections.
Some of the governments covered - most of them are in the South - argue they have turned away from racial discrimination over the years. But Congress and lower courts looking at recent challenges to the law concluded a history of discrimination and more recent efforts to harm minority voters justify continuing federal oversight.
The Supreme Court could say as early as today whether it will consider ending the Voting Rights Act's advance approval requirement, which has been held up as a crown jewel of the civil rights era.
The justices sidestepped the issue in a case from Texas in 2009. In an opinion joined by eight justices, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote then that the issue of advance approval "is a difficult constitutional question we do not answer today."
Since then, Congress has not addressed potential problems identified by the court. Meanwhile, the law's opponents sensed its vulnerability and filed several new lawsuits.
The advance approval, or preclearance requirement, was adopted in the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to give federal officials a tool to defeat persistent efforts to keep blacks from voting.
The provision was a success, and Congress periodically has renewed it. The most recent occasion was in 2006, when a Republican-led Congress overwhelmingly approved and President George W. Bush signed a 25-year extension.
The requirement applies to the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. It also covers certain counties in California, Florida, New York, North Carolina and South Dakota, and some local jurisdictions in Michigan and New Hampshire. Coverage has been triggered by past discrimination not only against blacks, but also against American Indians, Asian-Americans, Alaskan Natives and Hispanics.
Before the locations can change their voting rules, they must get approval either from the U.S. Justice Department's civil rights division or from the federal district court in Washington.
Congress compiled a 15,000-page record and documented hundreds of instances of apparent voting discrimination in the states covered by the law dating to 1982, the last time it had been extended.
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�?In 1998, Webster County, Ga., tried to reduce the black population in several school board districts after citizens elected a majority-black school board for the first time.
�?In 2001, Kilmichael, Miss., canceled an election when a large number of African-American candidates sought local office following 2000 census results, which showed blacks had become the majority in the city.
�?In 2004, Waller County, Texas, sought to limit early voting near a historically black college and threatened to prosecute students for illegal voting after two black students said they would run for office.
But in 2009, Roberts indicated the court was troubled about the ongoing need for a law in the face of improved conditions, including increased minority voter registration and turnout rates. Roberts attributed part of the change to the law itself.
"Past success alone, however, is not adequate justification to retain the preclearance requirements," he said.
He also raised concern the formula by which states are covered relies on 40-year-old data. By some measures, states covered by the law were outperforming some that were not.


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Robb Report presents Holiday Host Guide for iPad
Gearing up for the holiday party season can be trying. Hosting guests, especially in numbers, takes a lot of time and planning. Lucky for you, Robb Report, your global luxury resouce, has teamed up with William Grant & Sons to bring you the Holiday Host Guide app for the iPad. The app is designed to give you the tools you need to create a dazzling event for your guests.
Features of the Holiday Host Guide (iTunes link) include a virtual wine cellar containing more than 100 new releases handpicked for the holidays; dozens of creative and classic cocktails recipes complete with video demonstrations from expert William Grant & Sons mixologists and ambassadors. The app also offers fresh insights on hospitality and etiquette, tips on organizing a menu, and an array of unique party gifts. The "Chef as Host" function offers party insight and recipes from some of America's finest chefs. The easy-to-manage party-planning function generates a complete shopping list based on the items you select and enables you to purchase all of the necessary products and ingredients right through the app! Planning your holiday event has never been easier!
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Mary's paprika pork in a pot
Delicious and simple paprika pork dish, easy to make, great for home freezing
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- fat18.7g
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- carbs11.3g
- sugars0g
- fibre1.3g
- protein36.5g
- salt0.52g
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Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, until the pork is tender. Stir in the crème fraîche and simmer for a further 2 minutes. (You can prepare the dish to this point up to 2 days ahead or freeze for up to 3 months.) If you have a few chives or a bit of parsley handy, snip this over the pork before serving with rice and a green vegetable – broccoli or stir-fried cabbage make the perfect accompaniment to this simple but delicious dish.


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Basically I'm wanting someone from Snap to call me or atleast email me with a DDI or name of someone I can contact directly, about wholesale/Reseller partnerships with you guys. I've been given a task of hunting down a new partnership for my job in regards to broadband services (ADSL2, VDSL2 and UFB, maybe phones aswell).
Sorry to have to post on here, was just my last resort to get someones attention to try get this ball on the roll, as I know you guys are great with your customers and hoping we could replicate that aswell.
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Evelyn A. Salt might be in the fight of her life onscreen in "Salt." But the true fate of the character lies in the hands of weekend movie-goers.
Should the public flock to the multiplexes, we will likely see a sequel to the action flick. Director Phillip Noyce tells PopcornBiz he'll be basing any "Salt" return on the weekend's box office results which he will be monitoring carefully.
"You'll have to ask me that question Monday morning at 9 a.m.," he said when asked if the chances of reprising the character.
The offscreen box-office struggle looks just as deadly, with "Salt" fighting for the top spot against last weekend's monster opening of the critically acclaimed "Inception." Should "Salt" pass this test, finding another way to tell a "Salt" story will be the relatively easy part.
"There are a lot of stories out there that could be told," says Noyce. "But we'll wait for the audience to tell us if they want Evelyn to come back."
Noyce even calls "Salt" an "origin story" which features the kind of ending the implies that there is more to the story.
A big part of whether this origin takes will be the general public's appetite for a female action hero. Jolie is dead convincing as a suspected Russian sleeper spy fighting for her life -- and knocking a few heads along the way. But other female action stars have fallen along the way.
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Evelyn A. Salt might be in the fight of her life onscreen in "Salt." But the true fate of the character lies in the hands of weekend movie-goers.


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Well this is the week that the all brand new Wilder Street Gallery throws open is doors to the public. Located at 131-133 Wilder Street, St Pauls Bristol, he building, Co2Zero, is a work of art in itself. The scheme is heavily ECO biased and is the first zero carbon live/work developement in the UK.
We have been working very hard co-curating the opening group show "69".
Opening night is on Tuesday the 10th of March namely because this happens to be the 69th day of the year, featuring artists including Mr Jago, Inkie, Joeseph Loughborough, Dr.d and Brian Jones. There will also be a live music set and other visual delights.
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1. To be inaccurate or wrong. I never once said that! Your reporter is completely off base in her accusations. I thought I knew what real estate costs around here, but wow, I was totally off base.
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HOUSTON (AP) O.J. Mayo scored 40 points, including 10 in the last three minutes, to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-109 victory over the Rockets on Saturday night in coach Kevin McHale's return to the Houston bench.
James Harden had 30 points at halftime, but the Mavericks slowed him down in the second half. He scored just nine points in the second half.
McHale rejoined the team on Saturday after almost a month away from the team, and two weeks after the death of his daughter.
Chris Kaman added 20 points for Dallas, and Vince Carter and Darren Collison had 12 apiece.
A three-point play by Harden cut the Dallas lead to two points before a jump shot by Mayo made it 109-104. A 3-pointer by Toney Douglas seconds later put Houston back within two with about a minute to go, but Mayo's 3 seconds later extended the lead and the Mavericks held on for the win.
The Rockets battled back from a 19-point deficit with a strong second quarter to lead at halftime and were up by nine points with 7 1/2 to go. But Mayo got hot and the Rockets came up short as Dallas extended its winning streak in the series to eight games.
McHale took a leave of absence on Nov. 10 to be with his family as his daughter's health worsened. Alexandra ``Sasha'' McHale died Nov. 24 of complications from Lupus. She was 23.
Many of the Mavericks went over to McHale and hugged or patted him after introductions, and he received a standing ovation when the public address announcer welcomed him back to the team.
Dallas used a 13-2 run to take a 102-100 lead with about 4 1/2 minutes left. Carter scored five points to power the run, and Brandan Wright capped it with a dunk.
Chandler Parsons made the second of two free throws for the Rockets before Mayo scored five quick points to extend the Mavericks' lead to 107-101 with less than three minutes left.
Parsons finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Harden had nine assists and six rebounds.
The Rockets opened the second half with a 10-4 run to extend their lead to 76-67 with 8 1/2 minutes left in the quarter. The Rockets continued their hot 3-point shooting from the first half early in the quarter as Harden and Jeremy Lin both hit 3s to power that run.
Dallas got going after that and an 8-2 spurt got the Mavericks within 78-75 with about five minutes left in the third quarter.
Houston was up by eight near the end of the third quarter, but Jae Crowder's 3-pointer with 15 seconds left cut the Rockets' lead to 89-84 entering the fourth quarter.
The Mavericks were up by 19 points with less than two minutes left in the first quarter after a long 3-pointer by Carter and thanks in large part to a 16-point quarter by Mayo.
Houston used a 35-15 run after that to erase the deficit and take a 55-54 lead four minutes before halftime. Harden scored 17 points and Houston hit five 3-pointers in that stretch. Harden had two of them, and he waved three fingers to the crowd while running down the court after the second one.
The Rockets shot 70 percent and scored a season-high 42 points in the second quarter to just 40.9 percent shooting by the Mavericks to lead 66-63 at halftime.
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Hey everybody,
For about a week now I have had the constant feeling of needing to urinate. After urination the feeling returns within 5-30 minutes. The urine is normal color, although the stream seems weaker but this could be because I never allow time for my bladder to fill. Sometimes afer about a half hour, I go and urinate and a good amount comes out, like a normal urination, other times; afew drops. I guess I've always urinated alot for a guy but I am always working out and take in a huge amount of fluids throughout the day. I first noticed these symptoms about 5 days ago in the middle of the night after masturbation. Sometimes I have experienced, and have heard of other men experiencing the urge to urinate after masturbation but this feeling usually passes after about 15-20 minutes. It almost feels like there are just afew drops of urine in the middle of the shaft of my penis that need to be cleared, but once they are, the feeling quickly returns. Although this has only been happening for less than a week, my quality of life has suffered, mainly because it is very difficult for me to sleep with this. I'm definately not OCD, but I am a worrier and I have read that things like this could be mental. If it is mental, why the sudden onset? I have yet to make a doctors appointment, but will do that tommarow as my parents are coming into town. Anyone else experiencing this? I am hesitent to attribute this to a bladder infection, but I have been noticing slight slight slight aches or pains in my abdomen area, but that could be just because of my 20 or so trips to the bathroom each day, or because I am constantly dwelling on every slight sensation I have down there. Also, I have noticed increased muscle soreness(back/legs) but this could be because of lack of sleep. Any thoughts or input would be greatly appriciated, as I am at a loss. During the day, this condition is annoying, but managable, at night is when it really bothers me. Again, thanks for the time, and any reccomendations/simular stories, thoughts would help me out alot. I have tried cranberry juice with little to no imporvement.
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Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the garlic until golden, then add the tomatoes. Season, then simmer for 10 mins. Stir in mascarpone, then cook for 2 mins more.
Meanwhile, boil the gnocchi according to pack instructions. Add the spinach for the final min of cooking. Drain well, pour back into the pan, then stir the sauce through. Mix well and serve immediately with basil leaves and Parmesan shavings scattered over, if you like.
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
2009 Top Prospect List: #25 Alexis Oliveras
Height 6-0, Weight 180, B/T: L/R, DOB: 03/29/1989
2008 Redlegs Baseball Prospect Ranking: "Other Notables"
At this point in his career, Alexis Oliveras is still more about projection than production. However, I find him to be a much more interesting prospect than those older prospects who have developed to the point that they have reached far lower ceilings. It's the age old question, when valuing prospects how do you balance polish/certainty vs. projection/upside? For this list, when it is at issue, I'm putting more weight on upside than polish.
Outfielders like Chris Heisey, Sean Henry, and Shaun Cumberland are more polished and are further along in the development time-line than Oliveras. However, none of that trio projects as anything more than a 4th outfielder at the MLB level. At this point, Oliveras is much less polished and has a long way to travel on the development time-line, but if he does then he has a greater chance to be an impact player than the players with the lower ceilings.
Oliveras was drafted by the Reds in the 9th round of the 2007 draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Guaynabo, P.R. He was drafted at the age of 18. He was very raw and the Reds sent him to the Gulf Coast League, where he appeared completely overwhelmed. He posted a line of .191/.240/.253 in 47 games and 162 ABs. Clearly, he was raw and not ready for the professional game.
In 2008, the Reds again sent Oliveras back to the Gulf Coast League to repeat the level. His second go around went much better than the first. He posted a line of .279/.345/.383/.728 in 39 games and 154 ABs on the season. The .728 OPS doesn't look all that impressive, but the Gulf Coast League OPS was only .687 and his team's overall OPS was only .654, so he was well above average on the season.
Oliveras was white-hot to start the season, posting a line of .400/.526/.400 in 19 plate appearances in June. In 64 plate appearances in July, he posted a line of .351/.422/.509. Unfortunately, he posted a weak .208/.256/.273 line in 82 plate appearances in August to finish out the season.
While his overall line was solid, there are a few redflags to his 2008 season. On the year, he hit line drives at a 10% clip and groundballs at a 63% clip. Given the age of the prospects in the GCL, I suspect that this is not uncommon. Clearly, Oliveras needs to get a bit more loft on the ball and increase his linedrive rate. In addition, he needs to add some strength to allow him to drive the ball with greater authority. However, his walk rate improved from 5.6% in 2007 to 8.5% in 2008.
Oliveras spent the majority of his time in centerfield, logging 20 games there, but also spent 15 games in rightfield. He logged 2 assists in center and 2 in right. He seems to be a competent outfielder, but his value would jump if he can stay in center, as he may not develop the bat to be a starting corner outfielder. In fact, his professional career may hinge on his ability to stick in center, though it'll depend on how well his bat develops.
Once again Alexis failed to put together a quality full season of play, but he did take a significant step forward. Not to mention, I can't help but be encouraged by his swing, which seems to be one that can make him a viable prospect.
While Oliveras certainly doesn't possess his tools or raw ability, his body type does remind me of Cameron Maybin. Maybin is a bit taller, but both are high waisted and have long legs. In addition, each seems to have a bit of electricity in their legs that makes them uneasy just standing around, seeming to prefer constant motion. Maybe it's an abundance of fast twitch muscle fibers or just too much sugar in their diet, but whatever it is they seem to have a bit more bounce in their step than other prospects.
Unfortunately, Oliveras still isn't very strong, but he has an average arm and above average speed. Hopefully, he'll continue to add muscle as he matures, as he'll need it to avoid being overpowered by more advanced competition.
Oliveras has a smooth left-handed swing, which is what first caught my eye.
He utilizes a significantly wider than shoulder width stance, which prevents him from using any kind of stride at the plate. In addition, he hits out of a bit of crouch, which looks a bit unusual given the wide stance that he employees. Like most hitters who utilize the wide stance, he doesn't use a stride. The width of the stance results in a hitter being limited to simply lifting his front foot up and setting it right back down to trigger his weight transfer. However, when Oliveras sets the front foot back down, he has the tendency to open it up. When he first gets into his hitting stance, his toe is pointed directly towards homeplate, but when he sets the foot back down after his stride, the toe is often pointed more towards third base than it was before the stride. This new front foot position can lead to Oliveras opening his hips too soon, which bleeds power from the swing. If the hips fire too soon, then it becomes more of an arm swing, which results in the hitter rolling over the ball and generates a lot of weak groundballs to the right side of the infield (which helps explain his high groundball %).
While I usually don't mind a wider stance and a negligible stride (it has worked wonders for both Joe DiMaggio and Albert Pujols), I'd actually like to see Oliveras shorten up his stance and take a longer stride at the plate. I think that would help him drive the ball a bit better and prevent him from firing the hips too soon. As it stands now, he isn't getting enough line-drives, instead hitting the ball on the ground a high percentage of the time.
Oliveras employees a high hand position, as he takes his stance with his hands up by his left ear. This isn't uncommon and is a pre-pitch hand position shared by fellow prospect Yonder Alonso. As the pitch is delivered, Oliveras lifts his front foot to begin his weight transfer and brings his hands down and back to shoulder level, which puts them into a good hitting position. Overall, Oliveras gets into good hitting position when the pitch is delivered.
After the swing passes through the hitting zone he takes his top hand off the bat, but he has a much shorter follow-through than is typical for one handed finishers. He doesn't release the bat on the follow through and let it come all the way around in typical fashion, but rather restricts its movement at the finish of the swing. It more resembles the Fred McGriff follow-through than the classic Will Clark follow-through. While this is typically just an aesthetic difference, sometimes cutting the swing short can result in a loss of power. If the hitter is restricting the swing too soon, then he may be limiting his shoulder rotation. If the hitter isn't getting good shoulder rotation, then the bat may actually be decelerating at the point of contact, which would obviously reduce the power generated. Right now, Oliveras seems to get sufficient shoulder rotation, so it's not likely a problem, though I wouldn't mind seeing him "let the swing go" a bit more, as it might help him tap into a bit more power as he climbs the ladder. He'll never be a power hitter, but he'll need a bit more pop if he is going to develop into a prospect of note.
You can see his scouting video here.
While Oliveras still has a LONG way to go on the road to the majors and plenty of time to take a wrong turn, for now he checks in at #25. Last year he was under the "Other Notables" and he took enough of a step forward for me to reward him with the last slot on the big list. Once again, Alexis showed JUST enough to pique my interest. He may ultimately never pan out, but for now he's more interesting to me than the Chris Heisey types who project as nothing more than 4th outfielders and, besides, we've heard enough about those guys already. Still, he's admittedly a bit of a long shot to make it to the majors and have a productive MLB career. Even so, Oliveras gets the nod for the 25th slot, but he'll have to show something more in 2009 to warrant inclusion on the 2010 list.
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- AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Sean Henry is so underrated in the Reds organization until it is pathetic. I often wonder if the people who make the decisions and write these stories ever had the opportunity to actually see him play? Obviously not. To not get respect from your own organization is a tragedy. Daniel Dorn also gets no respect from the Reds. Go figure.ReplyDelete
Well, I'm a huge fan of Danny Dorn, so I certainly don't underrate him. I love his bat and I couldn't agree more that he doesn't get the type of respect that he deserves. He's posted back-to-back seasons of .900+ OPS at double-A, but still gets no respect from professional baseball wonks.ReplyDelete
As for Henry, he's a solid player, but both he and Chris Heisey strike me as being 4th outfielder types. They don't have any serious weaknesses, but then again they don't have any serious strengths either. All in all, both are solid, well-rounded players, but they're fringe prospects.
Thanks for the comment.
- AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Hey Lark, I love reading your prospect lists. Keep up the great work man.ReplyDelete
btw this is OBM from Redszone. I haven't seen you around in awhile.
Hey OnBase,ReplyDelete
Good to hear from ya! I haven't been over to RedsZone in a while, but I should drop on by. The blog and a few other things have been keeping me jumping as of late.
Anyway, thanks for the comment and don't be a stranger!!
- AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 12:32 PM
I think I would have Heisey on the list at this point. The things that impress me are the steady improvements. His slugging is improving. His stolen base success rate has been improving (and with more attempts each season). He has solid on-base skills as well and they have maintained.ReplyDelete
He's been basically a more consistent Chris Dickerson with better k/bb rates. It may be true that Dickerson has a better frame with which to hit 30 home runs at some point, but I think Heisey will progress with his power numbers in the majors if he gets a chance. I think he is a notch above Henry and Cumberland, though they may be serviceable 4th outfielders as you said. I would probably have him near the bottom of the 25 and probably over Oliveras at this point. Maybe another year of improvements will put him at .850 ops or better. I'm confident we'll see him at Louisville this year.
Matt McWax
Hey Matt,ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comment.
Ultimately, you may be right about Heisey. A couple of the Reds farm system aficionados I chat with are high on Heisey. And,I do think he's the safer bet to have an MLB career than Oliveras, but I do believe that Heisey has about maxed out on his projection. I'm just not sure he'll ever be more than a 4th outfielder, which isn't without value, to be sure, but I decided to roll the dice on Oliveras, who I think has a chance, admittedly rather slim, of developing into more than a 4th outfielder.
I decided to go with Oliveras for two main reasons. First, I think he's got the faintest glimmer of hope to be more than a 4th outfielder, even if he does have a much greater risk of flaming out. So, at the bottom of the list, I weighted upside a bit more heavily, as 4th outfielder types just aren't that difficult to find. And, second, I've simply got a bit of a gut feeling on Oliveras. Not a strong one, but just enough to warrant including him on the list. In addition, he's less well known than Heisey and would be more interesting to research and write about.
Heisey is a solid player, but I just don't see the Dickerson type upside with him. In reality, I think he tops out as a 4th outfielder, so I went in another direction. I'd love to have him prove me wrong and develop into a starter, but I'm just not sold on his ability to do so.
If I was going to bump Oliveras off the list, then I would have done so for Juan Carlos Sulbaran. The hype on him was good, but he had no track record, so I decided to put him in the "Other Notables" category until I could see more of him. Well, he certainly looked strong in the World Baseball Classic, but that was too late to get him onto the list.
Anyway, thanks for the comment!!
- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Any updates on the kid Alexis? I hope it works out. They need a leadoff hitter with some speed. I dont care if the kid can hit as long as he can get a bunt down and steal second base on a consistant basis. He seems to strike out too much they need to get Tim Raines in to teach the kids how to run bases.ReplyDelete
Oliveras flashed some of the ability that I was expecting to see during the 2009 season. He spent time at rookie level Billings and low-A Dayton.
For Billings, he hit .270/.326/.352/.678 with 1 homer, 7 steals, and a 27/10 K/BB ratio. Not an incredible performance, but enough to earn him a promotion.
For Dayton, Oliveras hit .307/.317/.443/.760 with 2 homers, 5 steals, and a 31/2 K/BB ratio.
Interesting to see him perform better after the promotion. I still like the speed, batting average potential, and his swing mechanics. He has a bit of electricity to his game.
Unfortunately, I'm just not sure he has enough secondary skills to be a legitimate prospect. To establish himself as a potential MLB starter, he's likely going to need to flash some power or some on-base skill. I'm just not sure his batting average and speed are going to be enough to carve out an MLB career.
I still like him and he's still young enough to develop, but he'll need to show a bit more on the offensive side. A better walk rate and/or improved power would make him much more valuable.
Anyway, I'll be keeping an eye on him. Thanks for the comment!!
- AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Lark, what do you think about Chris Heisey now that he is in the BIGs? You were not to high on him in your earlier post.ReplyDelete
What about Sean Henry. They are similar players dubbed by scouts. Sean Henry ended his last season with 23 stolen bases and 11 home runs. Now, his BA is about .315 and he is getting a hit almost every game. Why hasn't Sean Henry been promoted to AAA. He does not have anything else to prove in AA and AAA either. I saw him play the other day and he was awesome. He is great in the outfield. So athletic, fast, and polished. What does the organization really think about Sean Henry and what do you see happening before September?
My opinion on Sean Henry hasn't changed much. He's kind of a fringe prospect. He does some things well, but is something of a tweener. I'm not convinced he has the defensive skills to play center and lacks the bat for a corner slot.
He certainly does somethings well, but he's 24 and will turn 25 in August, so time is running out. Unfortunately, I just don't see enough out of him to think he'll be a legitimate MLB player.
He's a career .281/.353/.436/.789 player who hasn't reached triple-A yet. I'd love to see him step forward, but time is running short and I don't see much projection left to his game.
I'll be rooting for him, but I'm not all that optimistic.
Thanks for the comment!


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Turns out, though, they were capable of plumbing even greater depths. Take the case of John Mason:
In his will, Mr Mason's brother divided his £1m fortune between the charity, his brother and two of his closest friends, Norman and Patricia Sharp.Any problem with that? John Mason didn't think so.
"Everybody knew that George was an animal lover, so [his will] wasn't a surprise at all," said Jonathan Troop, John Mason's godson.So, if the beneficiaries weren't upset, and didn't challenge the will as Dr Gill did, what was the problem?
But, under Britain's complicated tax laws, the RSPCA was concerned it was going to have to pay inheritance tax on its share of the estate. So it took Mr Mason and the Sharps to court to try to get them to pay some of the tax out of their bequests.Having trouble with that? Me too.
In English, what it means is that the greedy, grasping 'charity' didn't want to pay tax, so went to court to get someone else to pay it.
Remind me again, it's bankers we are supposed to despise, right? And it's 'fat cat tax evaders' that HMRC are currently targeting, yes?
The court didn't think much of its appointed role as unwitting accomplice to this attempted mugging, and whacked the RSPCA's lawyers over the nose with a rolled up newspaper:
However, at the High Court in London last week, Mr Justice Peter Smith dismissed the claim and ordered the RSPCA to pay the costs. The judge said the charity's case had been "extremely weak and should not have been brought", and refused to give it permission to appeal.John Mason stood up to them, when many would have caved in, cowed by the threat of court action and the idea that they might be seen to be 'mean' to a charity, even though that charity was itself acting appallingly.
Clare Kelly, John Mason's solicitor, said she thought it was "quite disgusting" that a donation which had been left in good faith by an elderly animal lover had been used to pursue his relatives for more money. "You'd think that a charity that had essentially had a windfall of £370,000 would not then think: 'Let's go for more,'" she said. "I don't know why they're playing such a tough game. My view is that it's a complete misuse of the funding they're getting. In this case they were left several hundred thousand pounds, and they were trying to get several hundred thousand more."He's not the only one...
Ms Kelly added that Mr Mason would have struggled to cover the costs if he lost, and found the proceedings "very distressing".
The Gill affair seems to have been on the mind of the solicitor instructed to take John Mason to
Paul Hewitt, a partner at Withers law firm who fought the RSPCA's case against Mr Mason, told The Independent yesterday that he felt the ruling in that case had been "grossly unfair" and that the judge had been "wrong" to dismiss the case. He also pointed out that the "vast majority" of legacy cases in which the charity is involved are settled out of court.Well, I'm sure a lot of the people whom Dick Turpin encountered handed over their money without him needing to shoot them, but I don't see how that changes anything. He's still a bloody highwayman!
The contortions this man ties himself into to defend what he did on the charity's behalf are quite extraordinary:
"Although I do a lot of work for charities, I hardly ever go to court, because one always tried to sort out these things in advance. But resolving it wasn't possible here," he said. "The RSPCA did not take the decision to do this lightly. We thought, and we still do, that we were honouring Mr Mason's wishes.*sigh* Well, I suppose you need to tell yourself whatever will help you sleep at night...
"If I say to a charity: 'I'm leaving you £200,000', and the charity only receives £50,000, should it just walk away? If the benefactor wants the charity to have this money, the charity has an obligation to use it. It would be a breach of the trustees' duties if they walked away from bequests."
Let's get this straight. The 'charity' didn't receive a lesser amount because more went to the other beneficiaries. It did so because there was inheritance tax to pay. To the government.
If the 'charity' doesn't think that's right, how about lobbying their friends to change the law? Or would that jeopardise their chances of being invited to all the taxpayer-funded shindigs in future?
Anyone thinking of leaving money to this 'charity' would do well to bear this case in mind. And ask yourself how any money you do leave them will be used...


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Price: $10.00 to $40.00 Visit the Website
Chocolate & Vanilla Macaroons From R.A.W. Real And Wonderful
Description: Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, Vegan, Soy-Free These R.A.W. macaroons are so delicious, you won't believe they are also health-conscious. Eat clean with a holiday treat that delivers superior quality and flavor. Available in chocolate and vanilla. Check out all of the delicious R.A.W. snacks at http://www.realandwonderful.com. ABOUT THE COMPANY R.A.W. Real and Wonderful is a food manufacturer in the Columbus, Ohio, area specializing in dehydrated snacks. We start with mostly organic and raw ingredients and then dehydrate at low temperatures to help preserve the nutrients and enzymes that are sometimes lost when food is heated at high temperatures. Our product line is gluten-free and made with non-GMO ingredients. We hope you find a product to satisfy your snack cravings!
Price: $9.99 Visit the Website
Description: SurprisesByMail.com is a fun, easy to use, unique and completely customizable way to send to send gift boxes is available in four affordable box options. Gift boxes can be customized with personal text, images, logos, etc. and contain your choice of sweets, chocolates, fudge, baked goods, nuts, dried fruit, pretzels and more. The perfect gift for any occasion...or no occasion at all. Surprise By Mail.com lets you make the recipient feel special, and makes the sender truly memorable.
Price: $9.95 to $20.95 Visit the Website
Chocolate Cream Wine Imported From Holland
Description: This luxurious chocolate cream wine is imported from Holland and is a result of a perfect blend of Italian white wine, Swiss chocolate and the same fresh European cream that Bailey's uses. At 14% this wine will have you warm and constantly licking your lips for another sip of this chocolate-milk like sensation. Pair it with cookies and assorted pastries, mix it into your coffee and even bake desserts with it by substituting condensed milk for Chocolais. Pronounced Choc-O-Lay, a play on words of the French wine, Beaujolais is a winner amongst any age. Our slogan: Who doesn't love chocolate?! Available on Sunset Blvd at the Liquor Locker next door to Chateau Marmont.
Price: $8.99 to $14.99 Visit the Website
Organic, Handmade, Preserves, Teas And Scones, Salts And Sauces
Description: Are you ready for this jelly? The Jelly Queens create sassy, organic, handmade, jellies, jams, sauces, salts, teas and a 500 year old scones recipe that has been passed down from Kerr Castle.Packed with personality and a Texas punch, think Raspberry Chipotle Jam infused with Belgium lambic beer or Black Garlic Rosemary Sauce laced with Texas red table wine or a California Champagne Jelly instead of plain grape!
Price: $6.00 to $10.00 Visit the Website
The Lovely Candy Company™ Creates Consciously-crafted, Certified Gluten-free Candies That Are Non-GMO, Certified Kosher And Contain No High Fructose Corn Syrup
Description: The Lovely Candy Company™ creates consciously-crafted, certified gluten-free candies for consumers who have food sensitivities or celiac disease. The line also serves health-conscious consumers who want to indulge in premium candies that offer the best ingredients available. The candies are non-GMO, certified kosher and contain no high fructose corn syrup. Varieties include Original Chewy Caramels, Chocolate Swirl Caramels, Super Fruit Chews with real fruit pieces and Organic Cherry Licorice. The Super Fruit Chews are also vegan.
Price: $5.99 Visit the Website
AMAV's Sweet Art
Description: Kids can stimulate their senses by building from one of Sweet Art's kits which have themes like animals, plants, cupcakes, popsicles and other delicious treats. The sweet dough used to build each figurine is FDA-approved and comes in several different colors that correspond to flavors like strawberry, lemon, chocolate and more. Each Sweet Art kit comes with utensils designed for smaller hands to help cut and roll the dough. While parents may insist their children not play with their food, Sweet Art encourages kids to break the rule for the sake of learning and development. Sweet Art is designed to be a multi-sensory play time experience. It's especially helpful for educators looking to further enhance integral motor and sensory skills in their students. The Sweet Art line-up is more than just an arts and crafts project, it comes with a delectable incentive that will keep kids focused with the goal of letting them enjoy what they worked to make.
Price: $5.99 to $19.99 Visit the Website
Mina's Purely Divine Gluten-Free Baking Mixes
Description: Mina's Purely Divine Gluten-Free Baking Mixes are the perfect gifts for the gluten-free bakers in your life! They make gluten-free baking as easy as A, B, C with All-Purpose, Bread and Chocolate Cake mixes that yield outstanding baked goods that exceed the expectations of those who are gluten-free and traditional foodies alike. All three of Mina's Purely Divine mixes are free of GMO's, wheat, barley, rye, oats, soy, corn, beans, bran, dairy, eggs, nuts and their crosses and derivatives. Mina's Purely Divine gluten-free products are made in a dedicated facility approved by the Celiac Sprue Association, meaning that no other ingredients are present in the manufacturing facility except for those listed on the labels. Mina's is also kosher certified. Visit www.minasgf.com to order, and to find dozens of delicious recipes for cakes, pies, pancakes, breads and more that Mina has developed and tested herself.
Price: $5.44 to $21.95 Visit the Website
Technique Restaurant At The Le Cordon Bleu College Of Culinary Arts In Pasadena California
Description: TECHNIQUE RESTAURANT AND CAFE We have gift certificates available, Great for any occassion! Pasadena reflects the best of the west coast's natural beauty, culture, glamour and distinctive dining — a scene that includes Technique's seasonal, innovative cuisine. Along with a full service restaurant, Technique offers patrons a lighter menu or takeout in its casual, European-style cafe , serving soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and daily specials. Technique Café Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Technique Restaurant Hours of Operation Monday through Friday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made through OpenTable http://www.techniquerestaurant.com/TECHNIQUE_menu.pdf
Price: $5.00 to $250.00 Visit the Website
All Natural Chocolate
Description: Xan Confections tempt the taste buds and satisfy the soul. Unique, indulgent artisan chocolates, caramels and other handcrafted treats feature startling, distinctive flavors and the world's finest, all-natural ingredients. Collections of alternative functional confections accommodate dessert lovers with special dietary needs. Xan Confections ships worldwide, and are sold in nearly 300 locations in 37 states across the country. For specific locations and to place an order, visit our website at www.xanconfections.com or call 877-578-7267.
Price: $5.00 to $25.00 Visit the Website
Foxy's Frozen Yogurt
Description: Foxy's Pash is a guilt-free alternative to fattening, high-calorie ice creams, and contains live cultures (which aid digestion and boost immunity). Made with real California milk, Foxy's Pash is rich and creamy, yet contains only half the calories, fat, and sugar of most name-brand ice creams. Nothing Like a Hot Pash! 'Pash' is an Australian term for smooching. Foxy's knows that not all pashes are the same-- some pashes are romantic, some are fun, and some are just downright naughty. Foxy's Frozen Yogurt puts the sensations of a pash into a delectable dessert. You can never have too many pashes in a day, or in your freezer! Feel the Love in These Flavors! For every fancy or feeling, Foxy's has a flavor (complete with cheeky advice on how to score a pash or two): Let spoonfuls of Sassy Pash (vanilla bean with real strawberries) melt in your mouth, or treat yourself to a Sneaky Pash (wild berry frozen yogurt with chocolate flakes) made with real berries and chocolate. Cheeky Pash (a blend of mango and passion fruit) is the perfect treat for bikini season or everyday indulgence, and Naughty Pash (honeycomb flavors with chunks of caramel) satiates sweet cravings guilt-free!
Price: $4.99 Visit the Website
Sheila G's Award-Winning Brownie Brittle
Description: Get your snack on with Sheila G's award-winning Brownie Brittle(tm)! If you know someone who loves the crispy rich chocolaty edges of the brownie, then they'll go crazy for Brownie Brittle(tm)! We promise there'll be no more fighting for that corner piece(tm)! Sheila G's Original Brownie Brittle(tm) comes in Chocolate Chip, Toffee Crunch, Salted Caramel and Mint Chocolate Chip flavors. Brownie Brittle(tm) was listed by WeightWatchers.com(r) as a hot item at only 120 calories/ounce! Indulge your loved one for any occasion by giving them Sheila G's Brownie Brittle(tm). Who knows, maybe they'll even share some with you?!
Price: $3.99 to $4.99 Visit the Website
All Natural Crunchy Cookie Chips
Description: All Natural Crunchy Cookie Chips™ are made with only whole food ingredients such as milled cane sugar, rBST hormone free butter, cage free eggs, fine chocolate, and pure bourbon vanilla. They contain no artificial flavors, colors, trans fats, GMOs and are 120-130 calories per serving. Cookie Chips™ are available in four delicious flavors Original, Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Sugar, and Sea Salted Peanut Butter.
Price: $3.99 to $5.99 Visit the Website
Guilt-Free Sweetness With Nectresse Natural No-Calorie Sweetener
Description: NECTRESSE Natural No Calorie Sweetener is the 100% natural sweetener made from the goodness of monk fruit extract, bringing you the rich sweet taste of sugar in all your favorite foods and beverages, without the added calories of sugar. Leading nutritionist and author of "The Beauty Diet," Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D., recommends introducing this sweet substitution into your daily routine as a delicious way to sweeten your favorite beverages. "Use a sprinkle of NECTRESSE Sweetener to add the perfect amount of all-natural sweetness to your morning tea. When your afternoon sweet tooth kicks in, try a Pomegranate Iced Green Tea with a dash of NECTRESSE Sweetener. It's a satisfying and refreshing, low-calorie option offering a range of benefits that won't derail your diet." NECTRESSE Natural No Calorie Sweetener is available in convenient single-serve packets and easy to hold canisters with a multipurpose lid for sprinkling, pouring or spooning. NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener is available at grocery stores, drug stores, supercenters and online. For recipes, samples and more information on NECTRESSE™ visit www.NECTRESSE.com.
Price: $3.99 to $6.99 Visit the Website
Lindt Milk Chocolate Bear
Description: Lindt Bear brings excitement and joy to the Christmas season. Made with Lindt's Finest Milk Chocolate, the Lindt Bear is lovingly dressed in gold foil and finished with a red ribbon. His friendly smile and kind heart are sure to warm your home this Holiday Season. This chocolate treat is perfect for filling a stocking or decorating a table this Christmas.
Price: $3.99 Visit the Website
Gluten Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free Desserts Cupcakes, Spoonfuls, Cookies And Anytime Cakes
Description: We have the most moist and delicious cupcakes on the market. We cover a lot of allergies gluten, soy and dairy free. We also have vegan spoonfuls they are truffles on a spoon. We are a women owned company with a story and a purpose. Our company is Sweet Megan named for my niece who passed away from a brain tumor.
Price: $3.50 to $5.00 Visit the Website
Santa Barbara Bar
Description: Santa Barbara Bars are nut, fruit, and seed based. The combination of ingredients will give you a flavorful mouthwatering taste that will sustain your energy when you need it most. Best of all, Santa Barbara Bars are gluten free, super food rich, contain no added soy protein, and are a good source of protein. The tasty and nutritious bars are loved by all age groups. These conveniently scrumptious bars are available in three flavors: 1. Cranberry White Chocolate contains no added soy proteins and is gluten-free. 2. Peanut Chocolate Cherry contains no added soy protein, is gluten-free and GMO free. 3. Coconut Almond is gluten-free, has no refined sugar and is GMO free. Order a box of Santa Barbara Bars at www.sbbar.co.
Price: $3.50 to $23.88 Visit the Website
Description: OH BAR, a product of Four Hands Healing Foods, is an Organic Health bar that is quite possibly the most vibrant, delicious, and nutritious energy bar ever! All ingredients are organic, raw, sourced from local providers, and loaded with protein, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and other healthy and tasty stuff. OH BARs are available in two flavors, Original and Cacao/Goji Berry, made in small batches entirely by hand as gently as possible so the seeds remain in their most natural and nutritious state. No chopping or smashing allowed! The bars are dehydrated at low temperatures, never baked, so they are chock full of the living enzymes your body craves. All seeds are pre-soaked in filtered water, which enhances their nutrient value, makes them easy to digest and absorb, and cuts the fat content in half. OH BARs are packaged in BPA-free, biodegradable, non-polluting cellophane bags made from cottonwood trees. The cellophane provides an oxygen barrier that is 100 times greater than plastic. Passionate about awakening the body's own healing potential via a healthy lifestyle and mindful eating, Four Hands Healing Foods' mission is to create the most delicious raw food imaginable.
Price: $3.50 Visit the Website
Bhakti Chai: A Distinctly Different Beverage
Description: Bhakti Chai is a blend of fresh-pressed organic ginger and fiery spices infused into Fair Trade Certified Assam black tea. Inspired from a journey to India and rooted in principles of Ayurvedic healing, Bhakti Chai is microbrewed with Fair Trade Certified and non-GMO ingredients near Boulder, Colo. Bhakit Chai awakens the palate and adds fire to the belly. We hope in inspired radical, positive transformation, too.
Price: $3.29 to $19.99 Visit the Website
Gimbal's Fine Candies Holiday Mix
Description: Gimbal's Holiday Mix Gourmet Jelly Beans are the perfect holiday candy. Each bag is a delicious blend of 6 mouth-watering flavors such as Ho-Ho Holiday Punch, Mrs. Claus' Cool Coconut, Cupid's Candy Apple, Rudolph's Rockin' Raspberry, St. Nick's Cinnamon Spice, and Awesome Apple Crisp. These delicious sweets are made with real fruit juice, bursting with flavor, and are gluten and allergen free!
Price: $3.29 Visit the Website
Promised Land Dairy
Description: Promised Land Dairy is a line of creamy, rich, all-natural dairy products that includes delicious holiday flavors like Old-Fashioned Egg Nog, Chocolate Egg Nog, Cookies N' Cream and Cinnamon Vanilla. Promised Land's Chocolate Egg Nog is a combination of their famous Midnight Chocolate milk and Old-Fashioned Egg Nog. It's a best-of-both-worlds taste you won't be able to put down this holiday! Promised Land Dairy products come from pampered Jersey cows that produce milk that is naturally higher in protein and calcium. Promised Land milk is kosher-certified and free of artificial hormones and antibiotics.
Price: $2.59 Visit the Website
KEEN-WAH DECADENCE Bars
Description: The world's only 100% organic, non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free protein bar made with the natural goodness of heirloom quinoa! KEEN-WAH DECADENCE bars are made from a powerhouse of organic ingredients, including sprouted quinoa flower, quinoa crisps, chia seed, almond butter, high-antioxidant raw cacao, and low-glycemic coconut nectar. With no hydrogenated oils or refined sugars in the core, KEEN-WAH DECADENCE bars offer unforgettable taste that is truly an "Intelligent Indulgence"! Available in three luscious flavors, KEEN-WAH DECADENCE bars make the perfect, inexpensive gift for anyone who wants to balance healthy eating and snacking with an amazing taste sensation! Available at retailers nationwide, they can be ordered by the bar or by the box (for an incredible gift they'll always remember!) at www.keenwah.com.
Price: $2.50 to $3.00 Visit the Website
Ice Breakers Duo Mints
Description: The Hershey Company recently introduced the coolest and sweetest way to experience fresh breath with the launch of Ice Breakers Duo® mints—the ultimate "fruit + cool" flavor sensation. Ice Breakers Duo mints come in two flavors – Raspberry and Strawberry – and combine a sweet, fruity taste with the brand's signature cooling crystals and are available at retailers nationwide. To celebrate the new line of dazzling mouth sensations, Ice Breakers brand is challenging fans to Duo It Better™ on Facebook with four different activities that will help them bring out the sweet and cool sides of their personalities. Visit www.Facebook.com/IceBreakers to participate!
Price: $2.25 Visit the Website
Active D'Lites
Description: Founded in 2010, Active D'Lites spent years in research and development to deliver an all-natural, GMO-free, low-calorie, low-carb, low sugar, probiotics-powered chocolate and ice cream product line. The company uses a proprietary blend of DuPont™ HOWARU® Premium Probiotics which includes: Bifidobacterium Lactis HN019 and Lactobacillus Acidophilus NCFM in the formulation of its Active D'Lites products. It leverages the benefits of this unique blend of probiotics to help assist digestion and enhance weight loss through its Active D'Lites chocolates and ice creams that come in all-natural almond, peanut butter, and caramel flavors. Proudly made in the U.S.A., all chocolate and ice cream bars contain probiotics and prebiotics – a combination known as synbiotic – that work together to help promote and sustain digestive health and a lifestyle of wellness.
Price: $2.19 to $30.66 Visit the Website
Healthy Gourmet Cookies Sweetened By Nature With Fruits, Veggies & Grains!
Description: Fabe's All Natural Bakery is a leader when it comes to baking healthy, delicious desserts that are Sweetened by Nature™ with fruits, veggies and grains. Fabe's cookies, pies, cakes and cupcakes contain no preservatives, no trans fats, no GMO, or artificial ingredients. They use only the highest quality pure ingredients, and offer a variety of gluten free, whole grain, vegan and organic desserts. Fabe's delivers a gourmet taste that both kids and grown-ups simply love! Co-founder and CEO Steve Fabos started Fabe's in 1989 when his daughter began displaying hyperactive behaviors after eating desserts made with sugar, food dyes and preservatives. Do you know what's in the cookie you're eating? Fabos states, "There's NO dairy, eggs, cholesterol, trans fats, GMO, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, or artificial ingredients in any of our cookies (or any of our desserts). There's NO evaporated cane sugar/juice, no refined sugar, no brown sugar, no high fructose corn syrup … NO added sugar period!" Fabe's truly is the only all-naturally sweetened cookie you can feel good about eating, and feeding to your kids – ingredients and taste you can trust!
Price: $2.00 to $60.00 Visit the Website
PEEPS® Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane Flavored Chicks
Description: PEEPS® marshmallow candies are sweetening the holiday season with festive flavors and shapes arriving just in time for the season of giving at food, drug and mass retailers nationwide. PEEPS® holiday treats can serve as seasonally-appropriate stocking stuffers, colorful additions to baked goods and adorable accents to art projects … or just a delicious, sweet indulgence. Description: Three delectable Candy Cane flavored marshmallow chicks dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with red speckles.
Price: $1.99 to $2.49 Visit the Website
Mooove Over White Milk, Cow Wow Cereal Milk Is Coming Through
Description: When going down the dairy and drink isles, why is it that there are only 3 flavors of milk but a million flavors of water, juice, soda and tea? Milk is a healthy, important part of kids and adults daily life, so why not make it more fun and healthy. That is why Cow Wow Cereal Milk has made its debut. This healthy, nutritious and fun drink is something out of the ordinary. Why stick to three boring flavors of milk when the whole world is full of fun, tasty flavors. Cow Wow got its start at the bottom of the cereal bowl. The liquid gold that has been soaking in sugary, tasty cereal is something that can't be replicated- until now. This is because Cow Wow tastes exactly like favorite cereal flavors. Kids love the treat and parents are okay with giving it to kids for a breakfast on the go or long road trips because Cow Wow is organic, kosher, non-GMO, gluten free, low fat and contains 9 essential vitamins and nutrients.
Price: $1.99 Visit the Website
The Queen's Bakery & Cafe
Description: Perfect for any occasion, Cupcake or Cookie Decorating Kits from The Queen's Bakery & Cafe are a fun and stress-free way to bring family and friends together and make for a great and tasty gift too! Founded in 2011, the bakery hosts parties for all occasions and is available to book for parties. The interior of this modern "royal kingdom" is beautifully decorated and designed with bright, chic and festive colors and features plush, oversized armchairs and cushions. Queen Kathy strives to ensure that all her guests are treated like royalty and it makes for a great location to add an extra special touch to any occasion. As OC's Premiere Venue for Private Parties & Afternoon Teas, they have a delicious selection of cupcakes, cookies, cakes and teas, handcrafted salads and sandwiches that are baked fresh daily. www.queensbakerycafe.com
Price: $1.00 to $10.00 Visit the Website
Rockin'ola Healthy Whole Grain Snacks - With REAL Yogurt Drops - For Kids
Description: Rockin'ola is a unique new line of outrageously good 100% whole grain snack products! Rockin'ola was developed as a healthy snack or breakfast component to meet the 2014 USDA guidelines for creditable whole grain for the Child Nutrition Program for Schools – and adults love it just as much as the kids do! Rockin'ola is a mix of flavorful 100% whole grain Granola Clusters and REAL Yogurt drops - freeze-dried! It contains NO artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, NO HFCS, and is LOW in Sodium. Rockin'ola is made with NO hydrogenated oils and is Cholesterol-free, Saturated fat-free, and Trans-fat-free. Rockin'ola makes a great portable satisfying snack that can be tossed into a purse, pocket, lunchbox, backpack, briefcase, or keep a stash in the car! Currently available in single serve 1.1 oz. packages. ChocoBerry – Rich Chocolate Granola with Strawberry Yogurt drops. BerryBerry – Yummy Strawberry Granola with Mixed Berry Yogurt drops. Made in the USA, peanut-free, WBENC certified.
Price: $0.75 Visit the Website
Gift Boxes
Description: LiquidPrinter.com providing best gift boxes in the market at reasonable price. It also shows the nutrition information of food and also you can print your company logo with your description. Our design department will creates an attractive design for your gift box. And our production department will create your box a good looking and realiable. LuquidPrinter Inc. always keep care of their clients. If your are looking for gift box to present a gift or to pack a product so do not be worry we are available to serve you best online. There are wide range of Gift boxes available online for different purposes.
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by Pete Mazzaccaro
If you haven't seen this morning's Philadelphia Inquirer, you might not have noticed that some preliminary figures from the 2010 census are in. Chestnut Hill tops the city's average household income list even though the same numbers show that families across Northwest Philadelphia lost income. Numbers in the immediate suburbs stayed relatively stable.
Chestnut Hill tops the average household income in the city at $110,391. For comparison's sake, that number would make Chestnut Hill the second wealthiest municipality in Montgomery County, behind only Lower Merion, which tops the list at $112,100.
Although Chestnut Hill stayed at the top of the Philadelphia list, average household income fell 10 percent since 1999 when the figure was $123,204.
Chestnut Hill fared better than its nearest neighbors in the city during the last 10 years. Average household income fell 16 percent in West Mt. Airy, from $100,851 to $84,593. East Mt. Airy household income dropped 22 percent, from $71,604 to $55,531 and Germantown income fell 17 percent, from $51,061 to $42,450.
In the near suburbs, average household income changed very little. Springfield Township lost 2 percent, from $86,539 to $84,458 and Whitemarsh Township income rose 1 percent, from $101,220 to $102,007.
The Inquirer's Philadelphia data is here. It's Montgomery County data is here.
Total population numbers should be available from the U.S. census in 6 days, Dec. 21. Full figures are not set to be available to the public and online until February 2011.
Clarification: The figures are not really preliminary census numbers but rather the results of a the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. That survey is not a complete number but a sample of the population. The census figures, when released could be different. 12/19/2010