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I have had so many converstations about this, I thought I should probably write it up. Not as much for everyone elese, but to make sure it really did sound like a good idea, and not another one of my whacky ideas with no legs. I figured if I saw this in writing, it would be pretty obvious if this would work.
One of the things I have heard from so many new mothers is that they would love to go off disposable diapers, and use cloth as much as possible. The main problem is that there is alot of work involved in making this happen. There has been much written about using the new types of cloth diapers, but there is still a bit of work involved.
How great would it be if you could have someone do the collecting, cleaning, and maintenance of these diapers?
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Cloth diapers are not the same diapers we wore as kids. Before pampers, our moms would attached a stylized bandana to our butts and hope for the best. Now, cloth diapers are made with new leak proof materials with kid safe closures. The only problem with this, is there might be a bit of expense getting a business stocked up with these diapers. My first suggestion would be to contact the manufacturers and see if you could work out a deal to get diapers in bulk and on the cheap.
The service would enlist new moms at a weekly (or monthly) charge, and every few days, pick up their soiled diapers, and leave clean ones. One trip to the laundromat could clean a great big pile of such diapers. Yeah, I know it sounds kind of nasty for the ones who use the machine after you, but I am guessing that at a public laundromat, many more hideous things have been through the spin cycle.
It seems like with a minimal investment (enough to only bootstrap the business), such a business could get started for a very small amount of money (two hundred bucks?). Once the business starts making money, the first thing to attend to would be gathering more diapers and clients. It seems like it would scale very well.
If it were me, I would do the following:
- Keep an eye on the local newspaper. Send a postcard announcing your service to all new parents.
- Keep all of your current clients stocked with postcards that they can give to their friends.
- Maintain a Facebook page so that your new clients can share baby photos and stories. Above all, they can share their testimonials.
Does this have legs?
The more and more I think about it, this sounds like a great idea.
- It is a nice local niche business that will not soon be outsourced.
- It scales well. It would take a good deal of diapers to fill up an industrial sized load. Once you do fill one up, a second load does not take more time to process.
- It appeals to the consumer's green sensibility.
As always, if anyone decides to try this, and makes it work, I would love to hear from you!


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bmstinton93 wrote:What a complete twat. Chris will not be happy.
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Nicola_Red wrote:Mm, that's exactly what I thought of when I saw the story. It had occured to me in the past that maybe we had judged him too harshly after the death-threat incident, but nope, my instincts were right - people like that don't change. He is a nasty little piece of work.
G-Sizzle wrote:Not quite sure what any of this had to do with Chris.
And I'm sure he was more than happy to have Dappy back on his show. It was good radio and he is popular so it would of been good for ratings.
Bas wrote:She's the Tina Daheley of chrismoyles.net
bmstinton93 wrote:I think Chris changed his mind about Dappy and did want to give him a chance.
Charlalottie on Twitter wrote:Just remembered that I played pool with a satanist last night. Really should go out on a Friday more often.
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You are a disgrace and I'm looking forward to when someone you respect dies so I can rub your liberal face in it.
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I would like to think that Chris as a person would now refuse to interview Dappy again even if it is good radio. He's been vocal enough about his feelings about Chris Brown, after all.
bmstinton93 wrote:Topher wrote:To be fair Ben you pretty much said exactly what she said.
I just took the pointless punctuation and capitals out.
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LeAnn Rimes isn't backing down from Brandi Glanville calling her "insane" on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live. Brandi, of course, is the ex of LeAnn's husband Eddie Cibrian. Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, LeAnn joked that she was indeed insane. And though she said she didn't want to continue the feud, LeAnn explained that sometimes she just has to let her have it!!
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The new Aerosmith single is the Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood duet "Can't Stop Lovin' You." The track hit radio this week, and it's the first song from the band's 15th studio album Music From Another Dimension! Steven tells Rolling Stone, "I sang a little country and western and all along we thought, 'Should we get someone in?' She [Carrie] was in town doing something. I called her up and she said, 'I'm leaving tomorrow.' And I said, 'Can you come over tonight?' I called Joe [Perry] up, and the rest is history."
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Allcorn entered Saturday's final round at 1-under-par 143 and tied for 13th place after posting rounds of 71-72 on Friday's opening day. He trailed leader Jeff Rein (68-68--136) by seven strokes going into Saturday's final round.
But Allcorn ripped up the course Saturday, firing a closing round 63, the best score on the course since current PGA Tour pro Bubba Watson shot a 63 en route to winning this same tournament in 2005.
Allcorn got his day started with a birdie on the first hole, but really got unleashed with he aced the par-3, 168-yard fourth hole. He then finished the front nine with an eagle on No. 7, a birdie on No. 8 and a par on the ninth to finish the front at 6-under-par 30.
Allcorn then parred the first five holes of the back nine, but then went birdie, birdie par, birdie to close out his round with a 9-under-par 63.
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More than 100 people broke into song at West County Center as Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus made an appearance.
More than 100 people participated in a flash mob over the weekend to remind shoppers at West County Center of the religious significance of Christmas. (For instant updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The majority of the mob included participants signing Christmas songs. The signing culminated in the appearance of the Holy Family. Jennie Marino and two friends were behind the event that took place Saturday. "I had seen a video done by a professional group of singers and thought it was a great idea. When I could not find a group doing something similar, I felt the Lord's leading to start one myself," Marino said. The flash mob started with a post on Facebook on Nov. 30. Marino and other organizers were able to pull the performance…
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First Bank of Highland Park celebrates 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts: March 1-31; deadline for submission Jan. 31. All GSA alumnae are asked to contribute their scouting memories to a month-long exhibition on the bank's Ruth Fell Wander Community Art Wall The exhibit will incorporate these memories into an artistic and historical display. E-mail your memory and photo to Audrey Suffrin, Public Relations, at email@example.com. Submissions may also be mailed or dropped off at First Bank of Highland Park, Attn: Girl Scouts 100 Years Exhibit, 1835 First St., Highland Parak, IL 60035. Photos cannot be returned. Deadline is Jan. 31. Call (847) 272-1300 or see firstbankhp.com.
Relay For Life of Barrington Kick-Off Celebration: 7 p.m. Jan. 30, 111 Grille in Barrington. Complimentary appetizers, beverages and cupcakes. We are celebrating more birthdays with less cancer at the Relay for Life of Barrington, 6:30 p.m., June 8, Barrington Community Stadium, 616 West Main Street, Barrington. Ticket cost: Sign up a team for $25.00. Contact Joanne Dalessandro at (847) 644-5991, Sara at (847) 368-1166 #3 or see relayforlife.org/barringtonil for sponsorship and additional details. RFL of Barrington holds the world record with almost 17,000 cupcakes on a display.


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NASA refutes December 21, 2012 doomsday claims based on Mayan calendar
The long-predicted Mayan apocalypse is nigh, and though not everyone believes the world will end, some people are making survival preparations for whatever catastrophe may strike on Dec. 21.
NASA debunks various end-of-the-world scenarios in an FAQ released Tuesday, refuting claims of magnetic shifts, interstellar alignments and wayward planets.
The space agency says Dec. 21 won't be different from any other day, other than the 2012 winter solstice. That's when the Earth's orbit causes the sun to appear at its lowest point in the horizon, and marks the beginning of winter.
The date also marks an end point in the Mayan long-form calendar, the source of most doomsday predictions.
There are numerous end-times possibilities espoused by adherents, most prominently a large planet called Nibiru, or Planet X, that will collide with Earth or pass close by it.
With about a month left until Dec. 21, Nibiru should be visible to the naked eye by now, and NASA reports nothing of the kind within the solar system.
Believers say NASA is covering up Nibiru's approach from behind the sun, but that explanation wouldn't account for thousands of amateur astronomers who constantly watch the sky, according to JPL senior research scientist Don Yeomans.
"Since the beginning of time there have been literally hundreds of thousands of predictions for the end of the world," Yeomans said in a JPL-produced video released in May. "And we're still here."
Other reasons put forward for the 2012 apocalypse include a planetary alignment with the Milky Way (not true, NASA says), a reversal of the magnetic poles (not imminent, harmless) and severe solar storms that could knock out electrical grids and satellites (partly true, but risk is minimal).
A meteor impact is the likeliest cause of future cataclysm, and JPL's Near-Earth Object Program watches for any coming hazards. Continued...
The 2012 prediction has nevertheless captured people's attention, including a Los Angeles-based survival group that gathered professional experts such as nurses and security officers in the past few months. The group's deadline to join was Oct. 31.
The 50-member group is anticipating more realistic scenarios, including economic collapse or a super volcano, and is preparing itself to live off the land at undisclosed locations.
"We are not certain that something will happen in December or in the near future, but we are preparing for whatever happens now or in the future with training and knowledge," group founder Andrew Brown said in an email.
More students have signed up this year for classes with survivalist Christopher Nyerges, who teaches independently and at Pasadena City College.
Nyerges suspects some of his students join because of 2012 fears, but he specifically dismisses those claims in class.
"I'm not preaching 2012, I'm teaching you stuff that is valuable every day of the week," he said.
A modern-day Mayan cultural group in Guatemala, Oxlaljuj Ajpop, issued a statement in October blasting doomsday claims and promotions, according to reports. The group is planning sacred events connected to the Dec. 21 date, which represents the end of a calendar cycle and the beginning of a new one.
Nyerges, who has studied Mayan cosmology, said most interpretations predicting the end of the world confuse religious and secular aspects of Mayan culture, which maintained separate calendar cycles.
"The bottom line is it's just bogus that the Mayans said anything about any disasters," he said.
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The Wall Street Journal used to run a feature in which some of its staffers would periodically pick stocks by throwing darts against a target. The idea was to see how many times stock picking by pure chance could outperform the picks of a bunch of experts.
The WSJ ended the popular feature several years ago but maybe it's time from someone to bring it back and this time use darts to try to outperform some of top hedge funds managers. That's because with the average hedge fund up about 1.2% during the first-half of the year, it would seem an investor on his or her own could do just as well picking stocks blindfolded.
Indeed, with the S&P500 up about 8 percent for the first half, the 3.7% gain for David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital and the 3.9% gain for Dan Loeb's Third Point don't look so robust on second glance.
Sure, Einhorn and Loeb are beating a lot of their peers. And they are certainly doing better than John Paulson, who is well on his way to another losing year in his biggest fund. But for all the ink we in the media spill on hedge fund managers, you'd think more would be knocking it out of the park. (Sorry, David your 3rd place finish in the World Series of Poker was great but doesn't count).
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Contemporary art website, Cureeo.com brings a new level of education to the online art market by categorizing each piece of art for sale on their site on a scale between 1 and 100. The 'Buyer's Guide' breaks-down the elements that make artwork unique and valuable, helping customers navigate through the wide selection of original and limited edition pieces.
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Online art retailer, Cureeo.com aims to make the market more transparent by categorizing all artwork for sale on the website on a 1 to 100 scale. The company launched the 'Buyer's Guide,' to help both new and experienced collectors navigate the complex world of contemporary art buying.
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To determine the ratings, each piece of art selected to appear on Cureeo begins with a minimum quality threshold. After a thorough assessment, the final number is based on factors such as artists' exhibition and collection history, as well as the materials, edition number and composition of each piece. While such criteria are always used to assess and appraise original artwork, this is the first time customers have full transparency into those dynamics. Similar to Robert Parker's wine ratings, the Buyer's Guide provided by Cureeo aims to give customers the information and vocabulary necessary to feel comfortable buying an unfamiliar product.
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Go with the Trane Clean Effects. Obviously her health is important to you so you will set aside the time to regularly clean the thing, unlike most people. When it is clean it is the most efficient in the industry, the only problem is people who actually keep theirs clean are the minority. Also go with a variable speed blower and 2 stage condenser. This will keep the air moving over that filter for long periods of time, so you get more filtered air.
In addition, Trane claims their electronic one doesn't produce ozone.
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I would consider first a ventilating whole house dehumidifier. In a new home, indoor pollutants from new, modern materails may cause more issues than jsut dust and pollen. A dehumidifier and ventilation will dilute these and keep indoor humidiy in an ideal range which is improtant for someone with sensitive lungs and airway. In many ways a new construction home might be a lot workse than an 80+ year old home with original flooring and more natural materials in terms of indoor pollutants. It actually easier to mitigate things like lead paint and asbestos than the off-gassing for synthetic modern materials for those that are ultra sensitive.
For reducing dust, a good vacuum cleaner used 2-3 times a week with a HEPA filter with be 10X more effective than anything other than a commericial clean room air handler.
Keeping the home under slightly positive pressure will make a big difference.
A MERV 13 Media filter will pull out plenty of allergens as 1/4 the cost of an actual HEPA filter.
One more recommendation. Get ride of all carpeting if you have any. Tile or real hardwood is more sanitary, doesn't contribute to airborn dust and contains fewer chemicals overall.
A litlte off topic... but if I was building a custom home for someone that was ultra sensitive, I've actually specifiy a completely ICF home with tile floors and beleive it or not, plaster walls (antimicrobial and no dust during installation) with radiant heat, zoned chiller water cooling with hot water reheat and steam humidification, and a whole house ventilation system with continous exhaust in bathroom and the kitchen. The garage would be mostly detached and completely sealed. Plus a cool roof design with a conditoned attic with closed cell insualtion under the roof. Window area would be at least 25% using larger picture windows since they are tighter and you don't need an many operable windows in this design.
A lot of good stuff has already been posted above. All I will add is that if you want to assure the cleanest air via filtration possible, you need to constantly circulate and filter this air. Standalone filtration units where your daughter spends a lot of time may be a way to assure filtration continues when the HVAC system is not running. These units are available with carbon filters (which will give you gas phase filtration). The challenge of putting high levels of filtration in HVAC equipment is doing so without causing an excessive pressure drop through the system. That is, if the filters are too restrictive, the HVAC will not funtion properly, and can be damaged over time as well.
I also can't stress highly enough how important quality source control is, as others above have mentioned. Don't put stinky stuff in your house. No formaldehydes, minimal VOC paints and other materials as much as possible. And you will need to be vigilant about this...it can sneak in many ways that on the surface appear innocuous. You don't want to build an ultra airtight house only to seal in a bunch of toxic, stinky stuff. Basic rule of thumb on construction material VOC content is that if it has a strong odor, it's probably toxic. In practical terms that means no wallpaper, no oil based primers or paints on the millwork, no formaldehydes in the insulation or in the cabinets and shelving material, etc. Also be choosy about floor coverings and window treatments. And furniture. The stinky stuff can sneak in multiple ways."In this house we obey the laws of thermodynamics!"
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Here are my thoughts on what I would do if I was in your situation.
First, I would highly seal the home or use spray foam insulation to KEEP OUT all possible issues
Second you will NEED an HRV or some sort of fresh air ventilation
Third Radiant floor system or Daikin Quaternity(the quaternity might be to much for your size house)
If you do not go radiant or ductless make sure your ducts are sealed as good as they can be, 6% or less is good 3% or less is possible and we routinely are able to seal our duct systems to a 3% duct loss on a brand new home. Any ductwork that you can keep inside the envelope is a good thing, open web joists or conditioned attic areas for the trunk lines.
The Trane clean effects is a great product, but you need to clean in monthly or more often for best performance. The Carrier unit is the same as the Honeywell truClean and the truclean may cost a bit less so you might want to look into that but as others have said they are expensive for replacement filters. A HEPA filtration system is also a great option if you want very very low ozone emissions but a HEPA system costs about 3X as much as tru clean filters in my experience.
Lastly, you might also want to look into some of the new plumbing pipe options. I recently had a customer use a type of plumbing that had no VOC emisions and it was fused together.
Look at no or zero VOC paint and finish's and have an air test performed once the house is operational via an Air Advice or similar unit to verify that everything is as clean as stated.Check out my YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/skyheating1 We have customer testimonials, product reviews and more!
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09-27-2012, 02:27 PM #19Which makes more sense to you?
CONSERVATION - turning your thermostat back and being uncomfortable. Maybe saving 5-10%
ENERGY EFFICIENCY - leaving your thermostat where everyone is comfortable. Saving 30-70%
DO THE NUMBERS! Step on a HOMESCALE.
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Energy Obese? An audit is the next step - go to BPI.org, or RESNET, and find an auditor near you.
I wonder if you could actually find a plasterer anymore. I would be cool to see a new home done in plaster. 0 dust when installing plaster. Again line based plaster is antimicrobial too. Its' installed wet and cures without any VOC's. Drywall is a absolute mess... and thats an understatement.
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No I mean the Quaternity, it has built in flash streamers and air purification. Plus since it does not have any ducts it won't allow any duct leakage and with up to 22 SEER and 15.8 EER and 11 HSPF it is incredibly efficient. It can also control humidity with dehumidification on demand in high humidity areas. It is a ductless meant specifically for air quality and I have used it with many customers with moderate allergies or humidity concerns with great success.
It just really is not the right solution for a large home and can only be used in a 1 outdoor to 1 indoor unit combination. You can not use the Quaternity indoor wall port with any of the multi port ductless.Check out my YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/skyheating1 We have customer testimonials, product reviews and more!
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See post 13 from Solar Mike. Good advice.
And # 9 from amd.
What he is saying is - your forced air HVAC system cannot clean the air. That is not it's design or porpoise."Hey Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort." And he says, "there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice. - Carl Spackler
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Western hemisphere is Large and diverse weather!
Start with one or two UltraAire HEPA units depending on residence in either AZ or MS or Puerto Rico or Calgary.
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Jennifer Garner Guest Stars on Martha Speaks
Monday, Feb. 4, 7:30am & 2:30pm, WGBH 2
In a new WGBH-produced Martha Speaks episode, Martha is thrilled when she's asked to sing at an animal rescue fundraiser. But on the day of the concert, Martha gets mixed up with another dog named Martha who belongs to a lady named Jennifer (Jennifer Garner). Can Martha help Jennifer locate her missing pup before it's time to sing?
Martha's May adventures
Martha's May adventures
Martha Speaks
On Monday, May 10, Martha Speaks kicks off a week of new episodes on WGBH!
Friday 5/24/13 5:00 AM 'GBH Kids |
Friday 5/24/13 7:30 AM WGBH 2 |
Friday 5/24/13 11:30 AM 'GBH Kids |
Friday 5/24/13 2:30 PM WGBH 2 |
Best in Show; Truman on the Ball | Skits and Mr. Scruffles; Brave Truman | Best in Show; Truman on the Ball | Skits and Mr. Scruffles; Brave Truman |


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Pre-Calgary: Flames Fail To Ignite Atlanta
Despite making the playoffs 6 times in eight seasons, the Atlanta Flames were ultimately forced to head north for Calgary.
Despite making the playoffs 6 times in eight seasons, the Atlanta Flames were ultimately forced to head north for Calgary.
Would a second coming of the WHA have access to hockey markets and competitive arenas to create a successful league?
Sports fans in Seattle may be getting excited at the prospect of getting the Sonics "back". But in truth, they'll never get the actual Sonics franchise back. Just ask hockey fans in Winnipeg.
Could the players talk their way into a second Rebel League, a second WHA?
Now that things have gone awry with the upstart Panthers for now I decided to look into the past of South Florida hockey and discovered the WHA Miami Screaming Eagles. via w...
With the NHL returning to Winnipeg, here's a look back at the first meeting between the Montreal Canadiens and Manitoba's first NHL franchise.
Ben's Grandpa provides expert insight into this week's BTN articles.
On this day 32 years ago the Oilers and Jets played the last game in WHA history. Today in Edmonton the WHA has been all but forgotten. There are seven years of Oilers history tied to the WHA and with 32 NHL now under our belts I see no better time than now to start recognizing and celebrating the OIlers WHA history as the team enters their 40th anniversary season.
Ben's Grandpa provides a closer look at this week's BTN articles, and informs you that he feels like a clown threw up over all the designs for current NHL jerseys.


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Hailing from Ridgewood, NJ, but now comfortably situated (both in sound and influence) in Brooklyn, NY, Real Estate is a young five-piece making waves in the music market. Band members Alex Bleeker (bass), Martin Courtney (vocals, guitar), Mathew Mondanile (guitar), Jackson Pollis (drums), and Jonah Mauer (keys and guitar) have all been together for just one year, though the roots of Real Estate were planted in 2008. In the last few years, Real Estate have been building a reputation for coherent, catchy, and precise tunes--but tunes that are also introspective or effervescent at all the right times. Real Estate's summer-y indie rock is nothing short of spell-binding.
Since releasing a set of demos and their self-titled debut in 2009, Real Estate has since been named 'Best New Music' by Pitchfork, toured with the likes of Deerhunter, Girls, and Kurt Vile, and played at festivals around the world. Now that they're out with their follow-up, Real Estate is picking up even more followers and buzz. This latest album, entitled "Days" and released on their new label Domino, is just as cheerful yet just as sentimental in sound. Influenced by power-pop and beach sun by turn, it's clear that Real Estate is definitely here to stay.
Don't miss your chance to see Real Estate as the week winds down--they're here for a Free at Noon session this Friday! There's no better way to start the weekend.
One of the longest-running bands to come from the first-generation British punk
movement, The Mekons have been making music since 1977. Punk at the core but not afraid to mix it up, The Mekons have dabbled in a range of other genres, from folk to reggae. But the eight members of The Mekons are still defined by their brand of post-apocalyptic cowboy punk, which has garnered them a significant amount of acclaim. Their 28th album, titled Ancient and Modern, was released just this past September--and it holds to Mekon sound, albeit some evidencing some of the Mekon's mellowing over time. But that doesn't mean it's any less charming.
True to form, the Mekons have infused Ancient and Modern with plenty of hooks and clever, thought-provoking lyrics. Group choruses abound in The Mekons' music and the band actually sound they are having fun when they play. It is this fact that makes The Mekons so appealing: in an age where being cool means acting unaffected, The Mekons are still not afraid to put everything on the table and to have fun while doing it.
Wrapping up a list of tour dates in the Midwest and Eastern US, the Mekons will be visiting World Cafe. Come see one of the longest-running, and still rocking, bands in the history of punk at XPN's Live Friday on October 7. It's free and it's undoubtedly the best way to start your weekend.
XPN Artist To Watch, Diego Garcia is on tour in support of his debut album, Laura, and plays two shows at the Tin Angel on September 21. He'll be here for a Free At Noon show Friday, September 23.
Former frontman of the indie band, Elefant, Diego Garcia went solo in 2010. His new album Laura is on many "Best of the Year 2011" lists, and is also a XPN Featured Album of the Week.
Incorporating his Latin background – his parents are both Argentinean – into his lush, delicate music, Diego Garcia's deeply reflective music calls to mind the likes of Leonard Cohen and Morrissey. Garcia writes incredibly introspective, often-anguished lyrics, and subtly fuses the Spanish guitar with a more traditional folk sound. With lyrics that explore a range of emotional planes, Garcia is a master of subtlety: Whether it is with panicking guitar strums, twinkles of Spanish guitar, or his soft and intimate musings, Garcia is able to delicately move the listener on an emotional level. He manages to weave his sounds like a tapestry, crafting a dreamlike, confidential album that is sure to leave listeners wanting more. After all, the album is all about his wife, Laura, and signifies a new, more personal chapter in music-making for this talented artist.
Don't miss this Free at Noon--Diego Garcia's emotional web of sound can't be beat when it comes to starting off the weekend.
And be sure to listen to his live session in the World Cafe Archives, including two web extra songs - at WorldCafe.NPR.org.
Joseph Arthur's new album, Graduation Ceremony was just released. He's playing the XPoNential Music Festival in July, and he'll be here for XPN's Free At Noon this Friday, June 17.
Singer-songwriter, Joseph Arthur began singing at the age of 21, although his fondness for music and the guitar began earlier than that. Having grown up in Akron, Ohio, Arthur relocated to Atlanta where he found a thriving music scene. A masterful painter as well, Arthur fuses his two passions, designing his own cover art and sometimes using his paintings as backgrounds for his sets. The now Grammy nominated musician's career began with a slow start but with his talent, his success was always destined to be. Having been compared to the likes of Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen, and Joe Henry and having toured with Tracy Chapman, Ben Harper, and Gomez, Arthur carries on the legacy of great singer-songwriters.


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MONROE – Services will be Friday for Bataan Death March survivor J.C. Pardue. He died June 25 at age 94.
Pardue was a member of the U.S. Air Force 27th Bombardment Group in the Philippines when Bataan fell in April 1942 and was one of thousands of Japanese prisoners marched 55 miles to a POW camp. He spent three years in POW camps and when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima he was a slave laborer in a mill in Kyushu, Japan.
He left the military in 1949 and went on to a career in accounting, retiring from Commercial Solvents Corp. in Sterlington.
Survivors include his wie Demaris and two daughters.
Arrangements are by Mulhearn.
Former coach, teacher
NEW IBERIA – Services for retired coach and teacher Laura Belanger will be Saturday. She died June 25 at age 82.
Her teams won two state basketball championships at Mt. Carmel Academy. She also taught at elementary schools in New Iberia.
Survivors include a son and two daughters.
Arrangements are by Pellerin.
Teacher, supervisor
GRAND COTEAU – Services for former teacher, education supervisor and ULL faculty member Shirley Lagneaux will be Friday. She died June 24 at age 100.
She was a former teacher in Eunice and Sunset and was Primary and Elementary Supervisor for St. Landry Parish. She taught education, primary teacher and teacher training at ULL.
Arrangements are by Sibille.


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These girls CAN be adopted by American citizens. Contact Victoria Tucker at Good Hope Adoption Services
Tag Archives: Eastern European Adoption
2 Year Old Girl with HIV – Adoption Photolisting
'Siri' was born July 2010. She does not have any siblings. Her description was written in August 2012: She is an affectionate, attentive and sociable girl. She loves to play with her favorite toys and she takes very good care of them making sure nothing gets broken, then she puts them away when she is done playing. She takes an active part in the games and activities at the baby house. She shows a keen interest and she likes to look at books, pictures and cartoons. She understands adult requests and can carry out simple instructions. There are four different colors, like chalk on a blackboard. She is beginning to speak and willingly repeats syllables for adults, telling tales, poems and songs. Her motor skills and well developed; she walks, runs, jumps and climbs. Her developments of movement are normal. She likes playing outdoor games and doing exercises using a drum. Her cultural and hygiene skills are well formed: she can partially dress and undress herself, uses a towel and the potty. She likes to get dressed up in dresses and wear pigtails and braids and when asked, she always chooses a bow. She eats selectively but gently, uses a napkin, gestures and says 'thank you'. She sleeps peacefully. Her memory, attention and thinking is correct and she perseveres in the classroom. Siri is living with HIV.
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Infant Adoption ~ HIV+ Babies in Need of Adoptive Families
Several babies in an Eastern European country are in need of international adoptive parents. Time frame for the total adoption from start of homestudy until the child is in the home is about 10-11 months. Total adoption costs exceed $40K. The babies have a confirmed HIV-positive diagnosis. They are in a decent (specialized) baby home and have access to excellent medical care. Several children have come home from this orphanage and are doing well. Their photos and date of birth can be shared with a serious adoptive family. Single mothers may apply and will be accepted on a case by case basis. It may be possible for unrelated children to be adopted simultaneously (case by case) and many other children with HIV in this region other than the ones listed here are in need of immediate placement. These particular children are all Caucasian and under one year of age. Please use the contact form for additional info.
8mo girl, gray eyes, brown hair
7mo boy, brown eyes, light brown hair
5mo girl, brown eyes, blond hair
10mo boy, brown eyes, brown hair
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Little Boy Born in 2006 Desperately Wants Family
He often ran up to the door,
he heard steps … – he is waiting.
The boy firmly believes -
Once MAMA looking for, then find.
In bed, eyes closing,
to dispel any worries of the day,
as he repeats the prayer:
-Mamulechka, find me …
in the pockets of hidden candy,
flowers for mom collected.
But left unanswered
prayer children in the night.
And yet, with hope and stubborn,
quietly sitting on the window,
The boy draws the word MAMA
Prints finger on … when you look at him, once you see how he is growing into a handsome and tall man. The children in children's homes grow up too fast – they have no children's problems… but he is still very young, only 6 years! And he is clever, detailed, beautiful eyes, and just a nice kid with which you can not remain indifferent. He's intelligent, fairly well developed (no mental delays) and smart. He really needs a mom. His biological mother was deprived of parental rights and the biological father is unknown. He has been in the system for a long time, from infancy. He has an older sister, born in 2004 who is currently residing with an aunt (who refused the boy). He has status for international adoption.
Many additional photos available.
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FULL Adoption Grant ~ Siblings in Eastern Europe
From the Project Hopeful blog post: Bringing Home Alyona and their Urgent Needs page.
Alyona is described as a "well and happy child." Time is running out for Alyona to get a family! She is 15 years old and HIV+. In less than a year she will age out of the system and not be eligible for adoption. Futures are very bleak for orphans who "age out". Most choose suicide, crime, or prostitution. The good news is that she has a full grant to cover all adoption expenses! What is so special about this case is that the grant is donated by the adoptive father of her biological sister, already here in the states. Rich, the adoptive father, promised his daughter that he would get her biological sister and two brothers adopted. A daddy cannot break a promise to his daughter. If you are interested in adopting Alyona and/or possibly their two brothers (ages 8 and 10), please contact Project HOPEFUL. Please help all of their dreams come true!
Alyona was enrolled into the boarding school on March 21, 2012. At first sight, it was obvious that the child had a difficult life experience and an old head on young shoulders: Alyona had her own opinion and views for life and interaction with the adults and children. It was obvious that the girl didn't trust people, however, she had open and outgoing personality, thus it was easy to communicate with her, and she was able to establish rapport. The girl still hopes to maintain contact with her brother and sister (she constantly talks about them in a positive way, which is very good).
The adjustment process was smooth, without conflicts with her peers or younger children. Alyona is peaceful and not rough. She easily connected with the group of children. She was able to immediately attract their attention by her interesting stories about India (she's got a very vivid imagination)! She shares her room with her friend. She is independent and can keep her room clean and tidy, she can wash her clothes. However, the educators note that the girl requires constant control of an adult person to fulfill the above mentioned tasks in timely manner and organized.
Talking to this girl, it was noted, though Alyona missed lots of school program, since she was constantly moving with her relatives, grandmother and aunts through the different countries of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent Countries), such as Moldova, Russia and Ukraine, the girl has a very good natural intellectual potential. She has a very well developed memory, speech and logical thinking, she can find a way out from a difficult life situation, she is not afraid of the challenges, thus the girl has a very high stamina – the only thing that should be done is to guide all these qualities to the positive target.
From the first days, the teachers assessed her educational level and skills and provided Alyona with the individual school program (curriculum) for her math and writing. The girl works diligently. She has a very beautiful handwriting, she reads good and academics goes easy to her, she only needs to make efforts and to refine herself.
At this point, Alyona has achieved the progress: she became a very good looking child, neat and tidy. School administration, educators and medical staff constantly supervise her. Sometimes the girl can rebel the rules set in the boarding school: she wants to go for a walk in the city and talk to the strangers (it's typical for her to easily find the common ground with the strangers, and then she considers them her friends). In the result of such misbehavior the girl has conflicts with the educators and serious conversations with the school administration. Besides all of these problems, she has positive qualities: Alyona is honest; she can listen to and hear the reasoning of adults, to analyze and to admit her mistake. The girl understands that she is cared for, and that the people available to her, care about her. With every passing day it becomes obvious that Alyona wants to correct her behavior, she refines herself, however, the child requires constant care, and this care should be directed to her personally. She is constantly waiting for a call from her sister Anya, she gets very happy about this and shows her photos, as well as reads her letters. Along with this, she hopes that she will have future and parents.
Lately, Alyona is a little bit downcast with the sad events that happened in school, and it was noted that the girl feels stressed and scared. She somewhat lost her faith in her better future. Alyona is constantly involved in conversations which help her to understand that she is not abandoned, that she is loved and cared for.
To donate toward the adoption, please visit the Urgent Needs page HERE.
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Little Girl Born August 2009 – Waiting Child Photolisting
'Jade' (previously 'Lola') was born August 2009. She has a confirmed HIV positive diagnosis and she is registered for international adoption. The director of her baby house says that she is a normally developing child and that she is much prettier than in this photo. Her character is described as being 'whimsical'.
4 trips
1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days
Wait 2-3 months for court
2nd trip, both parents for 5 days for court, both go home
3rd and 4th trip are short, only one parent has to travel
No more than 5 children at home
Both parents must be younger than 60 years
Total program fees under $25,000, plus travel expenses
Fee includes a $1000 orphanage donation
Married couples and single mothers may apply
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HIV+ girl born January 2006 in need of international adoptive family
This little girl was born in January 2006. She is tall and thin and she is described as being a shy and calm girl. She does not have any siblings. Additional photos are available.
Single women or married couples can adopt this beautiful girl. The mother should not be more than 45 years older than the child. She is in one of the more challenging regions to adopt from but she is worth it!
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Adoptive Family Needed for Baby Girl Born June 2011
This little girl was born June 2011 to an HIV+ birthmother. The children in her region are monitored for 18 months before a diagnosis is given to the child, so we are unsure at this time if Paloma is positive or not. If she is not, she will most likely be adopted by a citizen of her country or by a foreign family who has been on the waiting list for a healthy child referral. If she ends up being + she will go on RR. She does not have any siblings. She was born early, but has not had any problems associated with premature birth. Her nannies say that she is a calm girl. Baby photo also available. Multiple unrelated children can be adopted simultaneously from her region and there are some adorable little boys waiting. Married couples and Single Mothers can adopt. No more than 6 children in the home. Applicants should be no more than 45 years older than the child. Three trips are required. Total program fees about $35K.
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Family Needed for 9 Year Old Brother & 11 Year Old Sister
This sibling group is a little girl 11 years old and little boy 9 years old. The adoption agency believes that only the sister is living with HIV. A family was recently trying to adopt the pair until they learned that the girl was HIV+ at which point they unfortunately declined. They are in Eastern Europe. Contact Victoria Tucker at Good Hope Adoption Services.
Married couples only
No age requirements
No limit to amount of children already in the home
Timeline: 4-8 months from start of homestudy to travel
Travel: Only one parent needs to travel. One long trip lasting 30-35 days or it can be broken up into two shorter trips, each lasting 10-12 days.
Costs vary be region. This is a special needs adoption, so reduced agency fee and foreign fee. The agency can help you apply for grants and receive donations toward the adoption fund.
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Young Siblings – Adorable Brother and Sister
'Drew' was born June 2008 and 'Lila' was born April 2007. They are biological siblings in need of an adoptive family.
These two cuties are very interesting, lively, charming, smiling. They are very attached to each other. The brother is described as having a 'relaxed' nature. The sister is described as having a 'calm' nature. It is unclear at this time if one or both of the children is living with HIV. Additional photos are available.
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A 27 year old, Brandon Nozaki Miller, from Kanuma-shi, Tochigi, Japan (he now lives in Thousand Oaks, California) broke the land speed record for unfaired lightweight electric motorcycles. He achieved this using the 2012 Zero S ZF6 motorcycle on the Bonneville Salt Flats at a speed of 101.652 mph over a one mile distance. This was done at the 2012 Bonneville Shootout.
The motorcycle is in the unfaired lightweight electric motorcycle class because it weighs less than 150 kg (330 pounds, one kg = 2.2022 pounds). His weighed 128 kg. At the Bonneville Salt Flats, Brandon was actually trying to break Keven Clemens record in the same class. Kevin's record was set at a speed of 78.4 mph 78.4 mph at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials
Brandon also secured the FIM record for the kilometer distance at 102.281 mph.
I'm sure that many are wondering what enabled Brandon to achieve this, whether it was a lighter chassis, a motor with an improved power density, improved battery power density (power-to-weight ratio), which is the amount of power each kg of batteries can produce.
While it is possible to improve performance considerably in all these ways, the largest strides I have seen electric vehicles make is due to improved battery technology. This matters so much because the weight of a vehicle's batteries is usually a significant fraction of its weight.
For example: The Tesla Roadster battery accounts for more than 1/3 of the entire car's weight, so this slows it down tremendously. Replacing the battery with one that has twice the energy density, but the same capacity would facilitate blistering speed and hundreds of miles in additional driving range per charge, because it would weigh 495 pounds (224 kg), rather than the 990 pounds (449 kg) that it does now.
These motorcycles do use a 5.3 kWh li-ion (lithium-ion) battery pack. The family of lithium-ion battery technologies is the most powerful in the world, and their performance specifications vary significantly, so the fact that the batteries are lithium-ion is not enough information.
Lithium-ion batteries on the market do achieve energy densities in excess of 95 Wh per kg, though (the highest I have seen for li-ion is a 1,000 Wh/kg prototype), and power densities over 400 W (not to be confused with Wh) per kg. Lead-acid batteries, which pale in comparison (used for UPS devices, DIY electric cars, as well as gasoline-powered car starters) have an energy density of 30-40 Wh/kg.
Motorcycle MSRP: $11,495 USD.
Additional Technical Details About His Motorcycle Model
- Transmission: Clutchless, single speed.
- City MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent): 487 (0.48 litres per 100 km).
- Highway MPGe: 273 MPGe.
- Carrying Capacity: 384 pounds (174 kg).
- Frame Weight: 22 pounds.
- Charge Time: As little as 1.8 hours with an accessory and as much as 6 hours using the standard integrated charger and a 120 volt power outlet.
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I don't care that The Man with the Golden Gun and Airport '77 aren't horror- the posters are, in fact, awesome.
In other news, the shot of Drac in the Spanish poster for Scars of Dracula totally reminds me of that scene in Pee-Wee's Big Adventure where Pee-Wee gives Mr Buxton and Francis the trick gum. You know, when Pee-Wee goes "Would you care for some, Mr Buxton?" and Mr Buxton goes "Ah!" and Pee-Wee asks "Spearmint, or fruit?" to which Mr Buxton replies "Ah, fruit please!" and then Pee-Wee leaves and Francis goes "You do believe me, don't you dad?" and we realize that Francis has been given black mouth gum and Mr Buxton has been given hot gum and then Mr Buxton realizes he's been tricked and he raises his arms and goes "Ahhhhhhhh!". That's what the poster reminds me of.
In other other news, don't forget: Monday is Film Club day! Get your Near Dark on, y'all!