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Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth Dackson and I blog over at Don't Call Me Betsy. I am so excited to share my first Moda Bake Shop tutorial with you today! I just finished co-hosting the first round of an all-solids sewing swap on Flickr called For the Love of Solids, and in the midst of that swap, I wound up sketching something I couldn't get out of my head, and I'm so happy to have turned that sketch into a quilt. You could easily use prints in this quilt {choose prints for each of the five blocks in the quilt with a great deal of contrast to create the same effect that this quilt has in all solids}. I have also included instructions for using your remaining fat quarters to construct a pieced back!
2 fat quarter bundles of Moda Bella New solids
1 jelly roll of Moda Bella White or 1/2 yd Moda Bella White, cut into 2.5″ strips
1/2 yd Bella solid of your choice for binding
Cutting and Sorting
1. First, sort your fat quarter bundles to match up all of your fabrics. For this quilt, I used a Moda Bella New Solids bundle, and chose ten fat quarters from each bundle for the front of the quilt. Since you have two fat quarter bundles, you'll be pulling a total of twenty fat quarters. When picking your fat quarters, remember that this quilt is all about contrast, light and dark, so make your selections accordingly. I used five colors (orange, blue, purple, gray, and green). We'll use the remaining fabrics for the backing of the quilt, so you may set them aside for now.
2. We'll start cutting the darker colors, so set aside your lights for now. Iron your fat quarters and square up as necessary. Make three 5″ cuts along the long side of the fat quarter. Then make four 5″ cuts from the short side of the fat quarter. This will yield 12 – 5″ squares per fat quarter. For each of the five blocks we're making, you will need 30 – 5″ squares {you will cut a total of 120 – 5″ squares}.
3. Let's tackle the light fat quarters. Iron and square up as necessary, then place on your cutting mat. For each of your five colors, cut:
* 6 – 1.25″ x 4.25″ strips
* 6 – 1.25″ x 4.5″ strips
4. From your white fabric, cut 60 – 1.25″ squares and 30 – 1.25″ x 2.25″ strips.
Block Assembly
5. Let's put these blocks together! First, take your light colored 1.25″ x 4.25″ strips, and seam a 1.25″ white square on the end. Press seams open. Repeat with all light colored 1.25″ x 4.25″ strips, chain-piecing your way through.
6. Next, pair your pieced strips together with a coordinating 5″ square. Press seams open, and add another coordinating 5″ square on the opposite side of your pieced strip. Press seams open and set aside. Repeat for remaining strips and 5″ squares.
7. Now, we'll finish up the center strip across the block. First, take your 1.25″ x 2.25″ white rectangle and match it up with the remaining light colored strips, which will be 1.25″ x 4.5″. You'll seam one strip to each side of the rectangle. Press seams open and repeat for remaining white rectangles.
8. Let's finish these blocks! I find it easier to lay all of my pieces out on top of one another, to speed up my piecing. Seam one pair of pieced 5″ squares to the center strip, press seams open, then add another pair to the opposite side to match and finish block. Press seams open.
9. Lay your blocks out in a manner that is appealing to you – 5 blocks by 6 blocks.
10. Using a scant 1/4″ seam, seam your blocks together row by row, matching seams carefully, then seam rows together to complete the quilt top.
1. You will need 12 fat quarters to complete the binding, as well as four jelly roll strips. Seam your fat quarters together along the short sides to create long columns, approximately the size of a half yard. Once you had made all six columns, seam three together to create the first half of the backing, as shown below. Repeat for the bottom half of the backing. You can add a jelly roll strip on both raw edge sides of each half of the backing, with a total of four jelly roll strips, to add some additional width to the backing.
2. Baste your finished top and back with batting, and quilt as desired. Cut your chosen binding into six 2.5″ strips and seam together for one continuous strip of binding, and bind.
I hope you enjoyed this quilt tutorial; I had a lot of fun putting it together for you! Please do let me know if you follow this pattern and make your own quilt, you can link it up to my Flickr group, Stitching with Don't Call Me Betsy. I'd love to see it! Happy stitching everyone!
Elizabeth Dackson
{Don't Call Me Betsy}
Elizabeth Dackson
Currently, I design quilt patterns and enjoy quilting as a creative outlet as well. I taught myself to sew in 2010, after buying a sewing machine on a whim at Jo-Ann's, in an attempt to cultivate a new hobby. Little did I know I'd be fueling a full-on addiction! I love all things fabric, but I gravitate most to making quilts.
My work has been seen in Quilt magazine, Quiltmaker, International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene, Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Quilts from 100 Blocks, Quilty, Easy Quilts, Modern Quilts Unlimited, Fat Quarterly, Moda Bake Shop and Sew Mama Sew.
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- Mod Nine Patch Quilt - September 24, 2012
- Modern Halves Quilt - January 1, 2012
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Sting Announces 2013 'Back To Bass' Tour
There's no orchestra this time, and nary a lute to be found. For the third consecutive year — possibly a record for him — Sting has realized that he's at his best when fronting a rock band. The singer announced dates for the 2013 version of the Back to Bass tour he's been on since 2011.
Beginning in Kelowna, British Columbia on May 30, Sting will play a month of dates across North America. After that he will play a handful of shows in Europe, culminating with the Stavern Festival in Stavern, Norway on July 12. However, more dates are expected to be announced soon.
In what is being billed as a greatest hits tour, Sting will be joined by his longtime five-piece band, which consists of keyboardist David Sancious, Dominic Miller on guitar, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, Peter Tickell on electric fiddle and Jo Lawry on background vocals.
For more information on the tour, including presales and VIP packages, visit Sting's website.
Sting 2013 Back to Bass North American Tour Dates:
5/30 — Kelowna, British Columbia
5/31 — Victoria, British Columbia
6/2 — San Francisco, Calif.
6/3 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
6/5 — Denver, Colo.
6/7 — Chicago, Ill.
6/8 — Chicago, Ill.
6/12 — Baltimore, Md.
6/14 — Atlantic City, N.J.
6/15 — Atlantic City, N.J.
6/17 — Kitchener, Ontario
6/18 — Kingston, Ontario
6/20 — Bangor, Maine
6/21 — Boston, Mass.
6/22 — Uncasville, Ct.
6/24 — Summerside, Prince Edward Island
6/26 — St. John's, Newfoundland
6/29 — Oswiecim, Poland
7/1 — Cork, Ireland
7/6 — Arras, France
7/10 — Mainz, Germany
7/12 – -Stavern, Norway
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Blossom One: The QR Code, Wi-Fi Enabled Coffee Maker
On a scale of interest I probably fall within the category of a "coffee geek", trying just about every assortment of coffee preparation implementations I can get my hands onto, whether it be an automated $1,400 espresso machine or the simple Aeropress. But I've yet to try a coffee maker with 802.11 b/g/n wi-fi connectivity, its own front facing camera, and its own analytics system...
Yes, you read that right...a front facing 1.3MP digital camera installed onto the Blossom One, a coffee maker designed with precise control via online recipes and QR code scanning:
QR makes it easy for anyone to brew perfect coffee. Coffee roasters can craft custom recipes on the Blossom One to achieve their ideal taste. They can then easily store those recipes in the cloud using the Blossom app, and print corresponding QR codes on their bags of coffee. They can update that recipe at any time, modify it as the beans age, and get analytics on when and how people drink their coffee. The end customer will need only to scan that code to brew the perfect cup and enjoy it exactly as the roaster intended.
The Blossom One is being scheduled for a Spring 2013 delivery in Mahogany, Walnut, Sapele, Teak, and Zebrawood finishes, with primary customers probably coffee houses and well-heeled coffee geeks (no price yet, but the machine comes with support service like a computer, and free maintenance for 1 year).
I personally love the idea of having a coffee machine allow download and execution of specific grind and brewing recipes directly from roasters. I would have also preferred if the machine integrated with smartphones and tablets via an app for greater features flexibility and improved visual interface/UX, but this machine hints where kitchen appliances are heading: less machine, more computer.
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1950's Cowgirl Costume
Added Nov 6, 2012
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This a my Halloween costume I made a few years ago, it's meant to evoke the cowgirl styles of the 1950s. I made the skirt and shirt myself and thrifted the hat, belt, and boots. The shirt pattern is Simplicity 9877 (possibly out of print now) and the skirt is self-drafted. You can check out my post on this project on my blog, Scavenger Hunt
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Nov 6, 2012, 10.30 PMby elishar
CUte shirt, and aw man, this pattern is most definitely OOP. I just Googled it because I've been looking for a western shirt pattern. I bought a Kwik Sew one that IS in print and is coming in the mail soon! Wish I could've gotten this one, though.
Nov 6, 2012, 07.41 PMby loulourosa
What a sweet costume!!! realy nice!!!
Nov 6, 2012, 02.57 PMby Mary Athey
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Exploring Key Challenges of the IT Skills Gap
When it comes to the IT job market, viewpoints regarding demand for different IT skills and what some consider a serious skills shortage vary. Tech companies, analysts and recruiters have cited shortages of Java, .Net and C++ developers, as well as a tight supply of workers with expertise in cloud computing, mobile computing, social networking and security. At a recent event, Bob Miano, president and CEO of executive search and recruitment firm Harvey Nash plc, referred to an "IT skills cliff" and compared the shortage in certain areas of IT to the fiscal cliff. To some, including frustrated job seekers, skills shortages might not seem so apparent. This is partly due to a complex mix of economic and political issues, ranging from trends in education and immigration, as well as concerns about the U.S. as a technological innovator. Here, Miano offers a perspective on why some might not see a skills gap and should, why not enough students are pursuing technology careers, and where skilled workers might come from.


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MILWAUKEE (AP) Matt Garza of the Milwaukee Brewers had his no-hit bid broken up after the Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins led off the top of the seventh inning with a single.
Rollins hit a hard chopper just past diving first baseman Mark Reynolds for the single into right. Until then, the only baserunner allowed by Garza came on a walk to Marlon Byrd in the fifth.
The Brewers had a 1-0 lead on Carlos Gomez's solo shot to left center off David Buchanan in the bottom of the sixth.
The right-handed Garza threw a no-hitter while with the Rays, a 5-0 victory on July 26, 2010 over the Detroit Tigers.


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Classical Movements is the go-to company for ensembles planning concert tours. The firm's who's-who list of clients includes the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Morgan State University Choir and National Symphony Orchestra, not to mention the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and Vienna Philharmonic.
That would be enough to keep the Alexandria, Va., firm busy. But this week, Classical Movements is using its skills and connections to present its own music-making enterprise — the Serenade Choral Festival.
Two choirs from the U.S., two from Canada and one each from Australia, Colombia, South Africa, Namibia and Czech Republic will take part in mostly free concerts throughout the Maryland-Virginia-D.C. area.
The festival is the brainchild of Neeta Helms, owner of Classical Movements.
"This whole area is so musical, with an audience that is very keen on choral music," she said. "It's just natural that choirs want to come here to perform. They love to visit Annapolis, the Baltimore harbor, the D.C. monuments."
Last year's inaugural Serenade Festival, which featured ensembles from Indonesia, Botswana and Russia, went well enough to secure a sequel for 2012. Plans are in the works for 2013 and 2014.
"In the course of doing [concert tour business] around the world, we always look for opportunities for exchanges, some sort of cultural interaction," Helms said.
This summer's roster is all about interaction. Concerts typically feature several choirs, delivering a diversity of nationalities and musical genres with each program. Saturday's performance at St. Anne's Parish in Annapolis, showcasing four ensembles of young vocalists, is a good example.
Verata e Liberi, from Colombia, will dig into its extensive repertoire, which embraces languages from Latin to Zulu. Classical items will be on the bill, along with an assortment of Columbian music.
Zvonky, a chorus from the Prague Music School, will sing works by such notable Czech composers as Antonin Dvorak and Bohuslav Martinu.
The Boston City Singers, an organization that provides musical training to nearly 400 youths, will be heard in a selection of spirituals, folk songs and more.
Then there's the Toronto-based Countermeasure, which seems right out of "Glee," complete with a tight, bright sound and animated choreography propelling arrangements of pop music. For the Annapolis concert, the group's song list includes "There Will Never Be Another You" and one of Roy Orbison's last hits, "You Got It."
On Sunday, those choirs will join South Africa's Imilonji KaNtu Choral Society, Australia's Young Adelaide Voices, the Minnetonka Chamber Choir from Minnesota and all the other festival participants in a concert at the Music Center at Strathmore.
That event will bring more than 300 singers together for a new work commissioned by Classical Movements and composed by Countermeasure's director Aaron Jensen. It's called "We Are As One."
"That is the perfect title," Helms said. "The attitude is so much a part of singing, something we've found all over the world. It's wonderful to have all these ages and nationalities together for the festival."
In addition to 18 free public concerts, there will be outreach and educational activities during the festival, including a visit to Baltimore by three of the festival's choral ensembles. They will work with students at the summer camp of OrchKids, the BSO's music training program in city schools.
Usually, a project on the scale of Serenade is organized by a nonprofit entity.
"We're not a foundation; we're a profitable company that has been around for 20 years," Helms said. "But I'm not suddenly being careless. This is not a hobby. The festival is something we are able to do and want to do. I feel we can give something back this way. And we're committed to doing this for a long time."
Classical Movements helps defray costs of some of the choirs; others cobble together funding for the trip.
"Maybe one day we will have big sponsors to help," Helms said. "We'd like to raise the level even more."
If you go
The Serenade Choral Festival presents concerts at various locations in the region Friday through Monday. Four choirs perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Parrish, Church Circle, Annapolis. Nine choirs will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free admission. Call 703-683-6040 or go to classicalmovements.com.


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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.4 Million to Support Economic and Job Growth in Three States
Contact: Public Affairs Department, (202) 482-4085
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $2.4 million in grants to support economic development projects in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. The projects are expected bolster job creation and spur stable and sustainable economies, according to grantee estimates.
"The Obama administration is committed to investing in higher education and fostering innovation," said Secretary Pritzker. "The EDA grants announced today support regional economic competitiveness and job creation in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas."
The $2.4 million in EDA investments announced today include:
- $300,000 to the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, to support the implementation of the New Orleans Regional Innovation Alliance, a collaborative effort between universities, colleges, industry partners, and economic development organizations throughout southeastern Louisiana that will work to advance the region as an innovation engine.
- $1.5 million to STC.UNM in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a nonprofit corporation on the University of New Mexico's (UNM) campus that works with researchers, scientists, and companies to help get technologies developed at UNM to market. The funds will help establish a new innovation center to anchor Innovate ABQ, a collaborative initiative to bring together the research powers of the state's flagship university and Albuquerque's entrepreneurial and established business community to create new companies, grow existing ones, and attract more out-of-state business.
- $300,000 to Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, to support the STAR Center for Materials and Life Sciences, which will work to strengthen materials and life sciences clusters by expanding capacity for industry interaction at the university, creating critical support services to grow an effective innovation environment, increasing support for student entrepreneurship activities, increasing participation in programs by underserved populations, and increasing awareness of programs to support startup/early stage companies to the Austin region.
- $300,000 to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, to builds on the South Plains region's capability in wind and other renewable energy sources that increase innovation and entrepreneurship through technology commercialization. This project supports cross-disciplinary student teams performing hands-on analysis to identify technologies suitable for commercialization to increase the region's ability to leverage investments.
About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov)
The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA makes investments in economically distressed communities in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.


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An Ormond Beach police lieutenant and his wife filed for bankruptcy late last year, saying they owed almost half a million dollars to at least 40 creditors, documents show.
An Ormond Beach police lieutenant and his wife filed for bankruptcy late last year, saying they owed almost half a million dollars to at least 40 creditors, documents show.
Kenny and Alana Hayes filed for voluntary Chapter 13 bankruptcy in October 2011, documents show. Alana Hayes is under FBI investigation in a bank fraud case.
The creditors included the Internal Revenue Service, to whom the Hayeses owed just over $20,000 in taxes for 2007, 2009 and 2010, documents show. The total debt is $483,767, the bankruptcy filing states.
The creditors also included myriad credit card companies and the county's tax collector's office.
In January and February 2011, Alana Hayes became the focus of FBI and Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigations — respectively — concerning bank fraud. The FDLE closed its investigation in September 2011, transferring its information to the FBI.
At the time, the FDLE agent in charge of probe said she had enough evidence to arrest Alana Hayes on state charges. However, investigators decided she should be prosecuted federally and the case was given to the FBI.
The investigations were launched after six of Alana Hayes' bank clients accused her of stealing money from their accounts — at least $240,000 — for her own personal use, state documents show.
Kenny Hayes is the second in command at the Ormond Beach Police Department. He is the agency's public information officer and he also conducts internal affairs investigations.
Alana Hayes told investigators that her husband had no knowledge of her actions.
But a list of many of the items she spent money on over the last four years shows that Kenny Hayes was the beneficiary of at least two or three of the spending sprees that went into the thousands of dollars.
Kenny Hayes has declined comment on the case, referring all questions to his wife's attorney, Aaron Delgado. The latter also has declined comment, referring all questions to the FBI.
Kenny Hayes' boss, Police Chief Henry Osterkamp, recently said he believed his colleague was unaware of the allegations lodged against Alana Hayes. But when he was reached last week after the list of items was revealed, Osterkamp said he could not comment on an FBI investigation.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows an individual — referred to as a debtor — to reorganize financially. It differs from Chapter 11 bankruptcy because the latter is specifically designed to allow a business entity to reorganize financially.
Under Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor pays off his or her debts in one sum directly to a trustee assigned by the federal court. The payments are dictated by a schedule and the trustee is responsible for doling out the money to the individual creditors.
According to the bankruptcy documents for the Hayeses, the couple must pay more than $4,000 a month to their bankruptcy trustee. According to the bankruptcy documents, Kenny Hayes earns $5,689 a month as a lieutenant. It's not clear if Alana Hayes is employed. According to investigators, she worked at Wachovia Bank and RBC Bank in Ormond Beach.


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Smashingapps shows us how the world spends its time online.
Infographics is a new way of showing information through graphical representation. We recently posted some interesting posts on infographics that you can also find on the net.
Great demonstration on how infographics can increase your understanding of the interlinking world of social media and it's impact on the global internet users.
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Oklahoma to withdraw from testing group
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma is backing out of a testing consortium to work with another company to develop its own standardized tests for the 2014-2015 school year, State Superintendent Janet Barresi said this week.Barresi said the decision to withdraw from the multistate group — called the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers — was made after teachers and parents voiced concerns about the extra hours of test taking that would be involved with it.Barresi said their concerns, along with her own about the technological readiness of the state's public schools and about higher anticipated costs, were her three primary reasons for backing out.A recent state survey found that only 33 percent of school sites in Oklahoma are technologically prepared for PARCC testing. Oklahoma needs new tests to coincide with its implementation of new curriculum standards, called the Common Core State Standards.Barresi said the vast majority of technical problems public schools experienced with online testing this spring are proof that Oklahoma does not yet have the capacity for the volume of online testing required for PARCC tests.She added that many schools don't have the expertise or funds to improve connectivity, increase bandwidth and add enough devices to catch up by 2014-15."If we move ahead with this, we are going to be asking the state to drink a milkshake using a cocktail straw," Barresi said. "If you look at what happened with testing this year — kids getting screens frozen, knocked off the test — those were technical issues that were from the districts' end of things."(The testing vendor) crashed for two days because of server problems, but almost every bit of the rest of it was due to district issues. I'm not pointing fingers, but it is the reality," she said.While the costs of PARCC assessments have not yet been made public, Barresi estimates that Oklahoma could save at least $2 million per year by contracting for its own new English, language arts and math exams for grades three through eight and working with its current vendor to align high school end-of-instruction exams to the new curriculum standards.


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|How to obtain copies of California vital records, such as California birth certificates, California death records, California marriage licenses & California divorce decrees. See the guidelines for general information on how to order vital records. Check the related links for additional vital records and genealogical information on California.
California State Vital Records Office Information
Due to budget cuts, on November 26, 2003, the vitals records office has closed their Sacramento public counter service for certified copies of birth and death records. All requests must be submitted by mail. Click here for more details
Check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Records. Personal checks are accepted. Due to shortage of staff, the processing time for copies of vital records is 15-20 weeks. The fee covers a 10-year period search (if necessary) for the record requested.
Index to California County Vital Records Offices
Follow this link to Rootsweb to determine what county a city or town is in.
Alameda . Alpine . Amador . Butte . Calaveras . Colusa . Contra Costa . Del Norte . El Dorado . Fresno . Glenn . Humboldt . Imperial . Inyo . Kern . Kings . Lake . Lassen . Los Angeles . Madera . Marin . Mariposa . Mendocino . Merced . Modoc . Mono . Monterey . Napa . Nevada . Orange . Placer . Plumas . Riverside . Sacramento . San Benito . San Bernardino . San Diego . San Francisco . San Joaquin . San Luis Obispo . San Mateo . Santa Barbara . Santa Clara . Santa Cruz . Shasta . Sierra . Siskiyou . Solano . Sonoma . Stanislaus . Sutter . Tehama . Trinity . Tulare . Tuolumne . Ventura . Yolo . Yuba .
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Great Tips
Let�s start with the first tip: the first tip is to know your prey. This means that you should know exactly who you�re trying to locate. Get a first name and a last name and, if it�s a woman, a maiden name if possible. This makes it much easier to find things like California death records or even California birth certificates.
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2008 Top 100 Profiles 51-76
The 2008 top 100 food and beverage processing companies in the U.S. and Canada are profiled in this annual feature. Find company contact information, major brands, key executives and main product areas.
51. Colgate-Palmolive Co.
300 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-310-2000; Fax: 212-310-3405; Web site: www.colgate.com
Executives: Chrmn. & CEO: Reuben Mark; CFO: Stephen C. Patrick, SVP, General Counsel, Secretary: Andrew D. Hendry; Pres. & COO: Ian Cook; CEO, Hill's Pet Nutrition: Robert Wheeler
Brands: Hill's Prescription Diet, Hill's Science Diet
Major Product Areas: Pet food
52. Great Lakes Cheese Co.
17825 Great Lakes Pkwy., Hiram, OH 44234
Phone: 440-834-2500; Fax: 440-834-1002
Executives: Chmn.: Hans Epprecht; Pres. & CEO: Gary Vanich; CFO: Russ Mullins
Brands: Great Lakes
Major Product Areas: Dairy
53. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.
410 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-644-2121; Fax: 312-644-0097; Web site: www.wrigley.com
Executives: Executive Chrmn: William Wrigley Jr.; Pres, CEO & Director: William D. Perez; SVP & CFO: Reuben Gamoran; Group VP & Managing Director-North America: Mary Kay Haben; SVP, Worldwide Strategy and New Business: Peter R. Hempstead; SVP & Chief Innovation Officer: Surinder Kumar; SVP, Secretary and Gen. Counsel: Howard Malovany; SVP & Chief Admin. Officer: Dushan Petrovitch; VP, Managing Dir-East/South Europe: Igor Saveliev; VP & Chief marketing Officer: Martin Schlatter; VP & Managing Dir-Asia/Pacific: Michael Wong; VP-Worldwide Supply Chain: John Adams; VP, Managing Dir-Russia: Maxim Grishakov; VP-Corp Comm: Susan Henderson; VP-People, Learning & Development & CIO: Donagh Herlihy; VP-Scientific and Regulatory Affairs: Carol Knight; VP & Controller: Shaun Mara; VP-Worldwide Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer: Patrick Mitchell; VP-Nordic: Jon Orving; VP & Treasurer: Alan J. Schneider; VP-Chief Science and Technology Officer: Tawfik Sharkasi; VP & Managing Dir-China: Samson Suen
Brands: Boomer, Airwaves, Juicy Fruit, Life Savers, Solano, Orbit, Pim Pom, Doublemint, Sugus, Cool Air, Freedent, Altoids, Big Red, Excel, Winterfresh, Hubba Bubba, Extra, Creme Savers, Spearmint, P.K.
Subsidiaries, Divisions: Amurol Confections Co., Yorkville, Ill.; Four-Ten Corp., Chicago; L.A. Dreyfus Co., Edison, N.J.; Northwestern Flavors Inc., West Chicago, Ill.; The Wrigley Company Pty., Sydney, Australia; Wrigley Austria Ges.m.b.H., Salzburg, Austria; UAB Wrigley Baltics, Vilnuis, Lithuania; Wrigley Bulgaria EOOD, Sofia, Bulgaria; Wrigley Canada, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada; Wrigley Confectionary (China) Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China; Wrigley Confectionary (Shanghai) Ltd., Shanghai, People's Repubulic of China; Wrigley Croatia d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia; Wrigley SAS, Paris France; Wrigely g.m.b.h, Munich, Germany; The Wrigely Compnay (H.K) Limited, Hong Kong; Wrigley s.r.o., Prague Czech Republic; The Wrigley Co. Ltd., Plymouth, England, U.K.;
Major Product Areas: Chewing gum, confectionary products
54. The Schwan Food Co.
115 W. College Drive, Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: 800-533-5290, 507-532-3274; Web site: www.theschwanfoodcompany.com
Executives: Chmn: Alfred Schwan; pres/CEO/COO: Gregory Flack; SVP-Finance & CFO: Bernadette Kruk; Pres-Schwan's Consumer Brands Europe: John Beadle; Pres-Schwan's Consumer Brands North America: Mark Dalrymple; SVP-Product and Market Strategy: Kristy Griffin; Pres-Schwan's Food Service: Mark Jansen; EVP- Admin. & Pres-Schwan's Development Corp.: William McCormack; Pres-Schwan's Home Service: Scott McNair; Pres-Schwan's Global Supply Chain: Douglas Olsem; EVP-Administration and General Counsel: Brian Sattler; SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer: Arnie Strebe
Brands: Asian Sensation, Edwards, Freschetta, Larry's, Minh, Mrs. Smith's, Red Baron, Schwan's, Tony's
Major Product Areas: Frozen foods
55. National Dairy Holdings LP
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: 214-526-2653; Web site: www.bordenonline.com
Executives: Chairman, CEO: Brian Haugh
Subsidiaries, Divisions: Milk Products LP; Borden, Chattanooga Dairy, Coburg Dairy, Cream O'Weber, Dairy Fresh, Dairy Fresh of Louisiana, Dairymens, Flav O-Rich, H. Meyer, Sinton, U.C. Milk (dba Goldenrod Dairy), Velda Farms
Major Product Areas: Milk
56. Associated Milk Producers Inc.
315 N. Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073
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Australia, once part of Gondwana, has a unique Dinosaur history.
Monotremes were once more diverse and widespread than now.
Marsupials have inhabited Australia for over 50 million years.
Giant 'thunderbirds', raptors and even flamingoes.
Flying and marine reptiles, pliosaurs, turtles, crocodiles, and snakes.
Snapshots through time
Showcase some of the chapters in Australia's fossil history.
- The geological time scale
- The Triassic Period (252 - 201 million years ago)
- The Jurassic Period (205 - 145 million years ago)
- The Cretaceous Period (146-65 million years ago)
- The Eocene Epoch (55-38 million years ago)
- The early Miocene Epoch (23.3-16.3 million years ago)
- The late Miocene Epoch (10.4-5 million years ago)
- The Pliocene Epoch (5-1.6 million years ago)
- The Pleistocene Epoch (1.6 million-10,000 years ago)
- The Holocene Epoch (10,000 years ago to the present)
Extinction events and processes
The processes and events that led to extinctions over time.
Placental Mammals
Native placental mammals are mostly represented by bats and rodents.
Fossils in our Collections
The Palaeontology Collection contains some of our greatest treasures.


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The debut album by Brother and Company, fully funded after a brisk Kickstarter campaign, explores themes of relationships and identity, Pritchard says: how we classify the past, mark the present, lose people, meet people and experience the push and pull between our real and imagined selves, and is inspired by the album-oriented rock music of the '70s and '80s and a variety of art-rock, post-rock and ambient artists.
Truth is, besides personnel, the one thing, and maybe the only thing, that connects Brother & Company and Ruin/Renewal is the vocals, raspy-urgent, all but demanding attention, and that, the vocals, is the one thing Joshua Pritchard has always disliked about his work, going back to the old days, back in the'90s when he and twin brother, John, played in a punk band called Chestnut Blight. Pretty name, that, celebrating the disease taking down the trees around NHS.
Pritchard, who directed "Mutes in the Steeple: Stories from the Newburyport Music Scene," a film documenting Newburyport's second-wave punk scene in the late '80s and '90s, would sneak into the basement and sing — whisper the lyrics, actually — into a tape recorder and play the tapes in the car – and hate his work on vocals so thoroughly, so completely, that he would usually just toss the cassette. "I don't think about the singing so much," he says. "I don't want to think about it. " And ...
Well, that's not quite true, either, the thing about vocals being the one thing, besides personnel, specifically Pritchard, connecting Ruin/Renewal, the Boston-based trio that got its start about three years ago in an impromptu Port rehearsal space at Germinara Oil, in the industial park, and morphed into Brother and Company a couple of years and albums later when R/R drummer Brett Bashaw bagged Boston for Austin and Pritchard folded the tent, saying that it didn't feel like the same band with Bashaw out of the picture.
After all, "Unknow You," debut Brother and Company album, slated for a June 4 release, includes two Ruin/Renewal songs, "Seasons of the Dark" and "Retinue," which were recorded and released on "Live on Pipeline," a 2011 in-studio show on WMBR-FM that was released last February on the group's bandcamp site. But, while "Seasons of the Dark" retains its rock fury on the new album, and serving up some killer sax line from Boston session player Joel Edinberg, "Retinue" has been reimagined, reinterpreted, with an almost bossa nova feel. And that lighter touch is at the heart of the new album and band. Ruin/Renewal came off pretty garagey, with a sound something like REM and Sonic Youth covering Nirvana. On the other hand, Bro&Co's sound was born on acoustic guitar and comes off closer to Americana, or, at least, that's how Pritchard sees it. The sound is "more organic," he says. "It's an interesting dynamic."
Like R/R's debut album, whose first single, "Proverbs," nailed the top spot on WZLX Boston Emissions Fave New Local Song Poll, three years later, "Still Love," the first single from the Bro&Co debut album, made the Number Five slot. So far.
The urgent new single reads more like a little slice of life, a novella than de rigeur rock lyrics.
"The devil's in the details," she said. She said, "Always ask twice." "I cannot unknow you," he said. He said, "Enamored by you." "Love as a destructive force," he asked, "is it still love?" "I don't know the answer," she said. She said, "This means war." ??"You are black and blue sky. Water made cold by the night. Porcelain white lie. Chest tightness from the fright. Five-year plan: stress level lately. Decoys arranged in their places, just so. (Just so you know.) ??"The finest marble in the world," she said, "bleeds no blood." "I'm the wretched of the earth," he said, "heart beats fine."
The album, fully funded after a brick Kickstarter campaign, explores themes of relationships and identity, Pritchard says: how we classify the past, mark the present, lose people, meet people and experience the push and pull between our real and imagined selves, and is inspired by the album-oriented rock music of the '70s and '80s and a variety of art-rock, post-rock and ambient artists, like Talk Talk, Sonic Youth, Califone and Arovane.
Bro&Co, whose scripty logo was inspired by the sign at Park Lunch ("our favorite dining and drinking establishment in Newburyport," says Pritchard), grew in the musical space, or shadow, left behind by R/R. The band, in its first incarnation, featuring Pritchard, Bashaw and bassist Joshua Homer, came together in 2009. The band released its eponymous debut in 2011 on Burst and Bloom, the Portsmouth-based indie label. The album included "Proverbs." They followed up with "Chess Club," also on Burst and Bloom, in 2012. This disc collects archival recordings from Pritchard and brother John. As R/R splintered, the brothers decided there was still something there worth exploring. Brother Joshua is living in Somerville and working in Ipswich. Brother John is based in Burlington, Vt. Face time is difficult, but, with the magic of the Internet, sending files back and forth, collaboration is possible. They decided to call themselves Brother and Company, to cleverly avoid any worries about top billing.
The guitar-slinging front line of the Pritchard brothers is backed up by a top-notch rhythm section of bassist Dave Westner and drummer Andy Plaisted and hired guns like saxophonist Joel Edinberg and trumpeter Scott Aruda. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered at the storied Q Division in Somerville by Joe Tooley, who has worked with Death Cab for Cutie, Liz Phair, and the Rationales, among others. A relationship Pritchard calls "absolutely fantastic. Nothing but a pleasure, a godsend. "
JUST THE FACTS, MAN: Brother & Company will play at 8 p.m. May 17 at Precinct, Union Square, Somerville. For more information about the band, or to download its new single, log onto www.brotherandcompany.com/


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Food Processing: A History
As we celebrate our birthday, we look back at the incredible changes that shaped the food and beverage industry since 1940.
Russell Putman published the first iteration of our magazine in 1940, "to keep process production men abreast of the latest developments in new equipment, new machines and new products … and be filled with terse news facts in an easy-to-read style." Back then, America was recovering from the worse recession in history. But that didn't stop his entrepreneurial spirit.
Opportunity abounded. There was very little in the way of R&D, packaging technology and gleaming equipment to produce food quickly. Globalization of food wasn't on the radar, local was the mantra and mom spent most of her time in the kitchen, basic as it was. There was no Internet, no TV, not even supermarkets.
It wasn't long before the U.S. entered World War II, and the government suspended production of most food equipment. Instead, production turned to war machinery. But the technology created to help win the war spurred the largest and most successful addition to our economy – the processed food industry.
Colonel Putman is long gone but, since the 1970s, the Cappelletti family has published Food Processing, never missing an issue. To celebrate our 70th anniversary, we thought we'd bring you a timeline of some of the most interesting developments in the food industry since our founding. We hope you enjoy the read, and thank you for your participation in our success. We salute you!
A Historical Timeline of Food Processing
The 40s -- Feeding the troops
Putman Publishing Co. creates Food Equipment Preview magazine.
FDA transferred from the Dept. of Agriculture to the Federal Security Agency, with Walter Campbell appointed as the first Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
M&M's Plain Chocolate Candies introduced. Legend has it they are developed so soldiers can eat candy without getting their hands sticky.
Rex Whinfield and James Dickson in Manchester, England, develop polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE).
Borden's iconic Elsie the Cow eats one of gossip columnist Hedda Hopper's hats and cavorts with the Radio City Rockettes. In her heyday, she is besieged with fan mail.
General Food Corp.'s Maxwell House instant coffee supplied to U.S. troops; sold to consumers in 1945.
U.S. issues enrichment guidelines on adding iron, B vitamins, thiamine and riboflavin to bread and other grain products to offset nutrient deficiencies.
To encourage banana consumption, the United Fruit Co. creates colorful spokesfruit Chiquita Banana.
The first microwave oven weighs in at 670 lbs., stands 62 inches tall and measures nearly 2-feet deep and wide. It sells for more than $2,000, the equivalent of about $20,000 today. Raytheon builds prototype for reheating meals on airplanes.
Cherry Burrell Corp. develops continuous pasteurization system. It produces 7,000 lbs of butter from cream to final package in two hours.
More than 400 million pounds of frozen vegetables begin to compete in grocery stores with canned veggies.
Pillsbury Pie Crust Mix, Hot Roll Mix and Cake Mix debut to the delight of moms.
Reynolds Metals Co. uses surplus aluminum from World War II to make Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil.
Putman Publishing Co. changes name of Food Equipment Preview to Food Processing Preview.
Made with real dairy cream, Reddi-Whip is the first major U.S. aerosol food product.
Nestle USA launches Nestea instant tea and Nestle Quik Chocolate Powder. Mascot and dog puppet Farfel sings "N-E-S-T-L-E-S Nestle's makes the very best…chocolate."
Campbell Soup Co. introduces V-8 Cocktail Vegetable Juice.
Technology for making frozen concentrate orange juice is patented by members of the Florida Citrus Commission.
Cheetos brand cheese-flavored snack invented by the Frito Co.
FDA publishes guidance to industry for the first time. "Procedures for the Appraisal of the Toxicity of Chemicals in Food"; becomes known as the "black book."
To celebrate the company's 80th birthday, Pillsbury holds the "Grand National Recipe and Baking Contest." The overwhelming response sparks the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest.
Sara Lee Cheese Cake, named after the daughter of baker Charles Lubin, introduced.
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Knobs glued on?
Not glued on, unless a previous owner did something stupid.
The easy, cheap way to do it:
Hmm... I already tried using a piece of string wrapped round the shaft to shift it but it won't budge. It was a brand new guitar when I bought it. You sure ESP don't use glue?
I have no idea whether ESP are "stupid". I do know that some companies do glue their knobs on, because I've come across guitars like this (at the lower end of the market, admittedly). I also know that these knobs will not move without risking damage to the knobs and/or the pots. Absolutely no movement whatsoever using fingers or other implements.
Once again you're posting solutions to removing the knobs of a STRAT which is a completely different proposition. I've been replacing knobs and pots on my guitars for years and I'm well versed in the skills and tricks people use when retrofitting and customising their instruments. It has nothing to do with strength. Forcing them off will break the pots. I've seen it before.
That tool will work on an Eclipse, too.
I've replaced the knobs on both of my Eclipses with the shoe string trick. Would telling you that they're glued on make you feel better?
It helps to know that someone has done the job (if true), which was what my initial post requested. Doesn't help my situation, unfortunately. I could take a gamble on the Stewmac device but I may still end up wrecking my guitar. Thanks for the link, anyway.
I might get a luthier to do the job instead.
I want to put a set of Bare Knuckle pickups in. To do this, I need to replace the pots but I may want to return it at a later date to its present condition.
yeah, I was gonna say that you might need to remove an allen screw if they are metal dome knobs and not the plastic speed knobs. Otherwise they should come off.
man up, use the tool pushead linked, or an old fashioned flat head screw driver, it breaks the knob, get replacement ones, there 2.00 each from warmoth and if the pot goes, which i've taken knobs off several guitars that feel like their glued down, and never have i broken a pot.
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
I just don't understand why anyone would glue their knobs on.
What kind of glue did you use?


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Shopping Guide: Open-Knit Sweaters To Look (And Stay) Cool This Summer
Okay, I recognize we're in the middle of a brutal heat wave, but… summer knits are awesome! First off, they're excellent toppers for sundresses on breezy summer evenings. Second, they are indispensable transitional pieces. Oh, also: stores are currently flooded with them (example). So, even if adding another layer is the last thing on your mind, now's the time to stow away. Here are some good options.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A magnitude-4.1 aftershock has rattled parts of Southern California where a moderate quake occurred the day before.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the aftershock struck shortly after 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake centered 25 miles south of Los Angeles hit Friday night, cracking foundations and causing evacuations.
More than 100 aftershocks have followed including the latest, which was the largest.


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Storage Solutions: Industrial Lockers in the Home
When living in an apartment or house where closet space is a luxury, you begin to get creative with storage solutions. Lockers can be a great out-of-the-way piece of furniture that add hidden storage and industrial flair to a home or office.
The orange lockers featured above were found by my brother at a local industrial plant liquidation auction. He has since built shelves into the lockers and stores lots of household items easily inside. I've been keeping my eyes peeled for some affordable lockers that I can keep on a side wall of my new apartment, out of the way, yet easily accessed.
Lockers can be such a great storage solution that also adds that unexpected visual element to a space!
Images: 1- Ohio Trio House Tour; 2- Gilah Press Studio via Tea, Butterflies, and Friends; 3- Rue Magazine via Poppytalk; 4- The House Doctor via Decor8


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NCBR offering four scholarships
The Nolan County Board of Realtors is offering to all interested Nolan County graduating seniors, of the Class of 2013, an opportunity to apply for the NCBR annual scholarship. If you are planning to continue your educational experience beyond high school, the NCBR is offering four $500 college scholarships to help you with expenses.Last year six students, Hanna Box from Roscoe Collegiate High School, Taylor Jones from Sweetwater High School, Matt Kitchens from Sweetwater High School, Kevin Ludlum from Sweetwater High School, Marisa Morgan from Sweetwater High School and Samuel Nemir from Sweetwater High School, each received a $500 scholarship to use at a school of their choice.This year the NCBR is offering four $500 scholarships. The Nolan County Board of Realtors recognizes that it is important to give back to the community and that a continuing education is very important to young men and women.Any interested 2013 high school graduates may pick up an official application for this scholarship at their high school counselor's office or at the office of Morgan Real Estate at 217 Oak Street in Sweetwater.All applications for the NCBR Scholarship must to be returned to the office of Morgan Real Estate on or before May 1, 2013. Applicants are asked not to leave the application with their high school counselor. There is a night drop available by the front door of Morgan Real Estate for after hours use.Applications will be reviewed anonymously and chosen from those submitted to the NCBR Scholarship Committee. The recipients will be announced at the May meeting of the Nolan County Board of Realtors.


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In searingly hot conditions at the majestic Almouj Golf, The Wave in the Omani capital of Muscat, the 31 year old produced a final round worthy of the occasion - a three under par 69 - in the penultimate event of the European Challenge Tour season.
The victory elevated the Orlando-based player from 17th in the Rankings to sixth, guaranteeing him one of the 15 cards available for The European Tour at the conclusion of next week's Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final hosted by Al Badia Golf Club.
While Kakko began with two birdies to extend his one shot overnight lead to three before moving four clear at one point, it was no walk in the park for the man whose only previous victory on the Challenge Tour came as an amateur on home soil in 2004.
Dane Lucas Bjerregaard made an almighty push for the title midway through the day when he notched three consecutive birdies from the tenth hole to get within one shot of Kakko.
A bogey for Bjerregaard on the 13th and a birdie for Kakko at the 14th meant the gap was back to three, and while the Dane picked up one more shot at the par five 16th to ensure a nervy finish, Kakko pierced the middle of the fairway with his drive down the 18th to set up a par to clinch the title.
"Today I felt like this was my moment, when I was going to grab hold of it, so it feels amazing," said Kakko, who let out a huge roar when he holed the final putt. "What an accomplishment. I'm just so proud of how I handled myself on the golf course and how I kept hitting good shots and good putts.
"After I hit that tee shot at 18 I figured that had to be pretty much it. I saw that Bjerregaard made par on the last so the drive was the big one, not the putt. I haven't won as a professional and that's why we're here every week. We want to win these tournaments and I've had a couple of chances.
"I made a silly bogey at ten and then got nervous for a little while because Lucas was making a run, but I stuck to my game plan and I think my experience counted. I'm a little bit older now and wiser and probably a better player. I was expecting it and I was sort of ready for it. It feels great that I managed to hold on.
"It's unbelievable to have a European Tour card secured. When you set yourself a goal for top 15 and then accomplish that, it's such a fulfilling feeling.
"I don't have words for it. I'm so happy, just delighted. I get to go home now to my wife and kid after the Grand Final and not have to go to the Qualifying School, so that's such a big plus too. I think I get to play the World Cup too so that's going to be a nice Christmas present."
Kakko admitted it was a little home knowledge which helped him overcome the jangling of the knees on the imposing 18th tee, with the Gulf of Oman hugging the edge of the rough.
"My home club in Orlando, Grand Cyprus, actually has a similar tee shot on the 18th," he explained. "So I said, 'you've done it a million times, just hit it down the middle'. That was a good mind set. I visualised a good shot."
Bjerregaard, meanwhile, was disappointed to have missed out having come close, but having needed a huge result this week to secure a place in the season-ending Grand Final, he was delighted to have achieved that goal by moving from 57th in the Rankings to 35th.
"It was a day of mixed emotions alright," said the 22 year old. "I needed a second place or maybe third alone so I went out there and knew what I had to do so I'm feeling very good right now."
Daniel Im, meanwhile, struggled to keep up with his playing partner Kakko throughout the day and could only manage a level par 72 to finish in third place on ten under par, but that was enough to move him inside the top 15 of the Rankings, from 21st to 13th, heading into the crucial finale.


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Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- North Korea held a huge rally Friday in the center of its capital, Pyongyang, to celebrate the successful launch of a long-range rocket this week that put a satellite in orbit.
A special broadcast on state-run television showed vast crowds of soldiers and civilians standing in neat ranks clapping and cheering as officials made congratulatory speeches.
The rocket launch Wednesday took place sooner than many observers expected and was met with international condemnation, as it was widely believed to be a cover for testing ballistic missile technology that North Korea has been forbidden from using by the United Nations.
Putting the satellite in orbit was a technological breakthrough for the secretive North Korean regime, and a public relations victory its young leader, Kim Jong Un.
North Korea launch sparks global anger
The success, after years of failed attempts, stoked fresh concerns among world leaders about the North's missile and nuclear programs.


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Fifty years ago this month, nine women living in the small community of Seagrove came together to form a garden club. They named it the Seagrove Garden Club, which was chartered Oct. 31, 1963.
Those nine charter members were Louise Andrews, Ms. S.M. Carroll, Ms. Meta Eckmann, Mrs. Russell Haden, Mabel Lehman, Babe McGee, Molly McGee, Ms. W.B. Ward, and Mrs. George Wilson. Molly McGee's husband, Cube, founded Seagrove.
They chose the sandpiper as the club's bird; blue and silver as the club's colors; and the blue lupine as its flower.
The women recorded the club's purpose as being to "enjoy fellowship among the members, the culture of flowers and shrubs, and the exchange of experiences that will mutually benefit all."
Now with more than 125 members, the membership celebrated its 50 years at its monthly meeting Wednesday at Cafe Thirty-A with a cake, a look back and forward, in addition to carrying out its regular meeting.
Member Patsy Powell baked the celebratory cake using her grandmother's pound cake recipe.
The club has had 35 presidents since its beginning in 1963, with Babe McGee being the first. Three former presidents were recognized at the meeting: Jan Stanko, Sharon Jenkins, and Jackie Letang. Caroline Wallace is their oldest living president, but she was not present Wednesday.
The club recognized seven lifetime honorary members on Wednesday: Dot Adams, Patty Cluff, Margaret Kennell, Joan Schaeffer, Cobb Sheriff, Jan Stanko, and Caroline Wallace. Cobb Sheriff holds the honor of being the longest-standing member of the club at 33 years.
Nine honorary members for the coming year were recognized: Russ Barley, Bruce Collier, Melanie Jordan, Tim Ryan, Charles Wilson, Wanda Young, Lynn and Randy Pike, and myself.
Last year, Seagrove Garden Club members raised more than 5,000 for families in need.
The club meets the second Wednesday of each month September through May at various restaurants in South Walton. Members represent a large diversity of age, jobs, talents, and place of residence, with members living anywhere from Destin, Sandestin, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, up and down 30A, and on the Bay.
For more information visit www.seagrovegardenclub.com.
On Oct. 25 the club is hosting a holiday decor program and fundraiser presented by Tim Ryan, who will share tips and tricks of holiday decorating. This program will highlight fall, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas and winter designs along with some of Ryan's favorite holiday recipes. The event includes the design program, raffle, a complimentary mimosa and light hors d'oeuvres from his holiday recipe box. This will be at Christ the King Episcopal Church on County Road 393N from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $25.


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- Anti-theft & SAFE: Zipper of main pocket is fully hidden under the fabric of the backpack, no one can see your main zippers, allows you to rest easy in the knowledge that someone can't sneak up behind you and unzip your bag. And a small anti-theft pocket located on the lower back keep your passport, wallet, phone and other valuable items safe and handy. Shockproof internal padded sleeves have elastic belt for fastening your laptop and iPad, prevent your laptop from sliding and bumping.
- USB PORT DESIGN: Connect your own power bank to the internal cable inside backpack, then plug your phone's original charging cable into the outside USB port to connect your phone. This provides convenience when charging your phone while you're travelling or walking to work.(Please noted you need to prepare your own power bank, and we suggest to buy this Power Bank: https://amzn.to/2KU7Ivg .)
- COMFY & BREATHABLE: A comfortable airflow foam-pad back design with soft, multi-panel breathable mesh padding provides maximum back support. The unique shoulder strap decompression design with massage mats helps relieve stress on your shoulders. A foam-padded top handle makes it a carry-on, and the sturdy luggage belt lets you pull the suitcase with one hand.
- HIGH-QUALITY & PRACTICAL GIFT CHOICE: This backpack is made of water-repellent and tear-resistant 1680D double-pile polyester fabric with double-sided smooth zippers and reinforced stitching for lasting durability. It will serve you well as a professional office business work bag, outdoor travel backpack, or college/high school rucksack. Perfect under seat carry on luggage size, a practical gift for anyone going to school, traveling or working; a must for school supplies and travel accessories.
SaleBestseller No. 3
SEAGULL Black Laptop Backpack for up to 15.6 inch laptops/1680D High Quality Fabric/Hold up to 30KG/Perfect Custom Sleeve Fit for your Laptop/100% Money Back Guarantee/48*33*22cm All Black
- *Durable*.1680D Water-resistant Oxford Surface Soft And Smooth,Anti-scratch to provide excellent durability and long life. Custom nylon zippers with vintage metallic sliders. Dimensions: 13"(L)*8.6"(W)19.0"(H)*,Large-Volume. 100% Money Back Guarantee .
- *Roomy*. Spacious large main compartment holds your daily essentials easily. Organisational compartments for pens, keys, mobile phone,card with toiletry nets. Built-in padded sleeve perfect fits most 15"/15.4"/15.6"laptops protects laptop from bumps and falls
- *Comfy*. Padded Airmesh back panel with Spine Channel and PE sheet for extra back comfort and support. Air-flow back padding keeps wearer cool. Ergonomic adjustable injection foam padded shoulder straps keep the pressure off.Soft padded grab handle offers quick grab-and-go mobility.
- *Multifunctional*.A net pouch on the right of shoulder straps provide an easy access to the most-used items such as cellphone,ID,map,keys.ticket etc.A port for headphone wires with inside pouch fit in IPHONE ,IPOD,Moblie Phone or Media Player. A elastic cord on the left shoulder strap designed to secured your sun glasses.
- *Versatile*.Personalized stylish looking, ideal for service as bookbag, rucksack schoolbag, casual daypack for daily use at school, work, weekend getaway, occasional travel, gyms, hiking etc. Permitted size for hand luggage of most airlines.Hold up to 30KG
SaleBestseller No. 4
Victoriatourist V6060 Laptop Backpack College Rucksack Business Bag with 2 Laptop Tablet Compartments Fits Macbook Pro/Most 16 Inch Laptops (Black)
- Interior organizer provides divider pockets for pens, pencils, cell phone and etc. Plenty of pockets to organize whatever you need to carry
- Laptop compartment #1: the rear compartment holds upto 16"-17" laptop, integrated file slot for papers.
- Laptop/Tablet compartment #2: the middle compartment holds upto 15.6" laptop and tablet, integrated mesh bag, mouse and AC adapter holders. Roomy to hold books, 1-2 binders and more.
- Multi-panel airflow design provides extra padding for comfort and maximum back support.
- A padded strap allows backpack attached to luggage handle for easy transport
Bestseller No. 5
SLOTRA Slim Laptop Backpack, Business Lightweight Nylon Water Resistant Multipurpose Shoulder Notebook Backpack up to 15.6 inch, Anti-Theft, Light Grey
- LAPTOP BACKPACK: SLOTRA laptop backpack fits up to 15.6" for Lenovo ASUS Dell HP Toshiba laptop. Exterior dimensions (L*W*H): 11.8" x 7.1" x 17.7", laptop compartment dimension: 14.6"x 9.6"x1.4".
- ANTI-THEFT RUCKSACK: Patented dual-access zipper design, anti-theft laptop rucksack, increases the security of your stuffs inside.
- HIDDEN DIVIDER: Shoulder backpack with hidden dividers and compartments of the notebook backpack can store your valuable thin items in a safer place.
- LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACK: This slim laptop backpack weights only 2 Lbs, with well padded design, which enables you to use it everyday expediently and comfortably for personal and business purpose.
- ORGANIZER: Laptop bag with elastic pockets on the both side to hold your water bottle/glasses conveniently, meanwhile the headphone grommet for easy access to your MP3 player.
Bestseller No. 6
AmazonBasics Laptop Backpack (up to 17 inches) - Black
- Large multi-compartment backpack with a padded sleeve for laptops; holds up to 17" notebook computer
- Mesh water bottle pockets at side
- Organizational compartments for pens, keys, and cell phone
- Internal Dimensions: 30.5 x 11.5 x 44.5 cm (LxWxH); External dimensions: 38 x 17.8 x 48.3 cm (LxWxH)
- Padded computer sleeve, with back-access, holds most 15" notebook computers (maximum size: 39.4 x 27.3 x 4.6 cm)
SaleBestseller No. 7
MANCRO Laptop Backpack,Travel Laptop Backpack With USB Charging Port,Water Resistant Large Computer Rucksack Bag Fit 17.3 Laptop and Notebook, Black
- TSA FRIENDLY & MULTIPURPOSE: Travel laptop backpack TSA-Friendly feature exclusive designed for AIRPLANE TRAVEL, makes it getting through airport security quickly and easily by lying the laptop flat without removing it from the bag.
- DURABLE MATERIAL & SOLID: Made of Durable Polyester Fabric with heavy-duty two-way waterproof zippers across the backpack are convenient to operate on whichever side you prefer, for a secure and long-lasting usage everyday/weekend.
- USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: With built in USB charger outside and built in charging cable inside,this usb backpack offers you a more convenient way to charge your phone while walking.Adjustable padded shoulder straps for carrying comfort.
- MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS & POCKETS: More than 20 independent pockets to carry a variety of supplies and accessories in an organized fashion. 3 big spacious interior and large separate sleeve hold fits 17.3inch backpack,17inch backpack Gaming Laptop
- DIMENSION & ORGANIZED: Product Size19.0 *14.6*10.2 (inches), Capacity:45L. Generous main compartments with padded sleeve fit most 17.3-inch laptops and several functional pockets allow you to keep all of your gear secure and organized in its place.
SaleBestseller No. 8
Laptop Backpack, Business Computer Bag Waterproof Travel Backpack College School Bookbag for Men Women with USB Charging Port Fits 17 inch Laptop & Notebook Large Capacity Backpacks by beyle (Black)
- ◆Safety and Multifunction - Beyle's newly designed backpack has two main pockets, which provide a separate space for the laptop, thick partitions to better protect the laptop not be collided by the other sharp items in the bag. 11 INNER small pockets & 2 SEALED SIDE pockets, provides a separated space for your Laptop, phone, pad, pen, keys, wallet, books, clothes, bottle and more. Easy find what you want..
- ◆Large and Durable - Size 18.0 x 11.5 x 6.5 inch with dedicated Laptop compartment holds Laptops less than 17 Inch, to provide you with a large space. anti-scratch 1680D double-pile polyester for lasting durability.
- ◆USB Interface - There's a USB charging hole on the side of the computer bag to allow you to charge without opening your backpack, Power bank not included. More convenient, Better save your time. Suitable for traveling, using at school, outdoor camping, business bag.
- ◆Light and Water-resistant - Special super-light fabric, Reduce the weight of the backpack itself, slim backpack looks fashionable even fully packed, a better liberation of your shoulder. Our outdoor water resistant rucksack is made of washable polyester with super durable black-colored microfiber details to prevent deterioration and to maintain excellent appearance for many years.
- ◆Warranty - We offers 90 days 100% satisfaction guarantee, if you have any quality problems within 90 days, we have the unconditional return policy.
SaleBestseller No. 9
REYLEO Business Laptop Backpack 15.6 Anti-Theft Notebook Rucksack Casual Daypack with Leather Handle for Women Men - Grey (RB23)
- ✔ 24L Stylish Backpack & Organized Well: Holds up to 15.6" laptop. External dimension: 33 x 16 x 44 CM(13" x 6.3" x 17.32"). Multiple classified pockets keep messy things neat and orderly. Internal padded pocket protects your laptop/iPad well. The other pockets organise your books, power bank, keys, wallets, and another essential well.
- ✔ Double Carry Style & Headphone Grommet: The backpack supports hand carry or shoulder carry. The leather handle allows you to hand carry with less burden and give the backpack a sleek fashion look. Headphone grommet for easy access to your MP3 player.
- ✔ Comfort On The Go With Thick Back Cushion: Thickened secure anti-theft back pocket with smooth lining ensures your stuff more secure with great comfort and good protection. And, the thickening breathable back air cushion is more in line with ergonomic principles, reduce the weight-bearing more efficiently.
- ✔ Smooth Textured Taslan PU Lining: We choose smooth textured Taslan PU as the lining of the whole backpack, thickened and textured fabric giving your stuff extra protection. The turquoise lining makes the whole backpack not so monotonous. Anything is easily spotted in the vibrant inside colour.
- ✔ Warranty & Smart Outside Pocket: REYLEO Backpack is backed by 24-month warranty for quality-related issues from the date of purchase. The outside zippered pocket with magnetic buckle, is a good location to hold some small thing you wanna quickly access in a hurry, such as tickets, carry-on accessories.
SaleBestseller No. 10
NORSENS Lightweight Laptop Backpacks 15.6inch Slim Business Backpack for Laptop/Notebook/Computer
- [ Multi pockets to carry all your kit sorted ]: External pockets are ideal for storing items such as phone, wallet, notebook, keys and business cards. Internal pockets are designed for laptops, tablets, power banks, pens and water bottles, among others.
- [ Large storage capacity ]: The backpack can store a normal laptop of maximum 15.6in + a 14in Ipad+ one day clothes+ an umbrella + a notebook + some books + other small items.
- [ Full protection against shock ]: Norsens backpack contains a blue padded anti-shock plate and a foam padded layer intended to protect your laptop and tablet, with a 2-3cm buffer distance between the laptop compartment and the bottom of the backpack to ensure a better protection of your belongings.
- [ Wearing Comfort ]: Both Ergonomic S shape shoulder straps and Airflow Back are Foam padded with breathable mesh, ensuring a better adaptation to human body and making your shoulder and back feel relieved when carrying heavy weights.
- [ Precise dimensions ]: The dimension data comes out of actual measurement, please order it according to the size of laptop and your stature. E.g. (15.6 inch Dell Inspiron laptop doesn't fit in (according to our customers feedback) Please check the pictures for more accurate information.18 months warranty.
SaleBestseller No. 11
Wenger 600638 IBEX 17" Laptop Backpack , Triple Protect compartment with iPad/Tablet / eReader Pocket in Blue {25 Litres}
- Quik Pocket holds iPod/MP3 player for easy access to all of your gadgets
- CaseBase Stabilizing Platform keeps your iBex standing upright to keep your valuables in place
- Air-Flow Back padding keeps your back cool even with a full pack. Shock-absorbing shoulder straps for maximum comfort
- Comp-u-Flex computer pocket keeps your 17" widescreen snugly protected
- Three main compartments provide space for all of your belongings
SaleBestseller No. 12
Wenjie Vintage Unisex Casual School Bag Travel Laptop Backpack Rucksack Daypack Tablet Bags (Purple)
- Material: 85% Oxford + 10% Cotton + 5% PU, not pilling mercerized lining.
- Perfect for holding your 15.6 Laptop, iPad, A4 books, magazines, umbrella, wallet, sunglasses and so on.
- Style:Vintage Canvas Backpack apply to school, take a walk, hiking, street shopping and daily use.
- Lightweight and Durable.Adjustable padded shoulder straps for carrying comfort.
- Due to different measure way,there is a certain size error,errorin about 1to 3 CM,the specific size,please in kind prevail,the following date is for reference only.11.4W*17H*5.3T inch (29*43*13.5cm)
SaleBestseller No. 13
Wenger 600631 LEGACY 16" Laptop Backpack , Airport friendly with case stabalising platform in Black {24 Litres}
- Fits up to most 16" Notebooks
- Checkpoint Friendly Notebook Compartment
- SWISSGUARD Computer Pocket
- Air-Flow Back Padding. Essentials organizer
- Quik Pocket with iPod/MP3 Player Pocket
SaleBestseller No. 14
Targus Drifter Backpack/Rucksack Best for Work, Students and Gaming, Fits Most Laptops Up to 15.6-Inch, 32 Litre - Black/Grey
- Tough and spacious backpack ideal for carrying large loads
- Dedicated tech compartment with padded laptop pocket to keep your tech safe
- Spacious main compartment with divider and mesh pockets so you can carry everything you need
- Lots of pockets to keep your belongings organised and easy to find
- Padded straps and air flow back padding to provide lumbar support and keep you cool and comfortable
Bestseller No. 15
KROSER Laptop Backpack 17.3 Inch Computer Backpack School Backpack Casual Daypack Water-Repellent Laptop Bag with USB Charging Port for Travel/Business/College/Women/Men-Grey
- High Quality Material: The laptop backpack is made of good environment-friendly poly fabric with new function of water-repellent, which is quite durable. Dimensions: 45.7 x 19.8 x 33.8 cm (18"x13.3"x7.8").Weight: 2.64LBS.
- Larger roomy compartments can provide separated space for computer, iPad, A4 files, wallet, clothes, power bank and more your items. Organizer dimensions fits up to 17.3 inch laptop. Please notified: This is not a small backpack, It's big and with large capacity.
- Built-in USB PORT is convenient to charge your cell phone by the connected power bank (POWER BANK is not included).
- Special design for your computer, with well-padded foam close to your back tightly. PU leather logo and pullers.Ergonomics and adjustable padding shoulder straps and sturdy handle offer you comfort carrying for a long time.
- A well-knit luggage belt is quite convenient for you to fix the laptop bag on the trolley of your luggage, making your journey and travelling more convenient wherever you go.
Bestseller No. 16
SLOTRA Business Laptop Backpack 15.6 inch Travel Laptop Backpack Water Resistant Laptop Computer Bag Black
- BUSINESS LAPTOP BACKPACK with a padded sleeve, fit for 14" up to 15.6 inch laptop. 2-5 pcs clothes for travel. Exterior dimension:12.6*18.9*7.1 inches.
- ANTI-THIEF ZIPPER LAPTOP RUCKSACK(patent no: zl 201320083407.6.) --Dual zipper layers, incomparable smooth & anti-stab; Top unique convenient zipped QUICK POCKET for your mobile, passport or cards.
- WATER RESISTANT LAPTOP BACKPACK focus on DETAILS --Sturdy and thick water resistant material. Please do not use it in the heavy rain.
- ORGANIZED COMPARTMENT LAPTOP BAG--Front zipped pocket* Hidden safety pocket *Zipper side pockets * sunglass strap * hidden compartments and dividers for your electronic devices, wallet, passport, power bank, pens. Padded Shoulder Straps and MASSAGE pattern back design for great comfort. Well padded protective backpack.
- MULTI-PURPOSE DAYPACK: Whether you are a student, officer, business person, commuter or traveller, This Slotra Backpack will meet your needs, and provide convenient and comfortable help for your daily use. Get one and enjoy your life!
Bestseller No. 17
KROSER Laptop Backpack 15.6 Inch Stylish Computer Backpack School Backpack Casual Daypack Laptop Bag Water Repellent Nylon Business Bag Tablet With USB Port for Travel/Business/College/Women/Men-Black
- Material: PU leather/ Nylon, Water Repellent; Dimensions: 42.9 x 28.3 x19 cm (16.9" x 11.15" x 7.5"); Weight: 1.57 LBS.
- Built-in USB PORT is convenient to charge your cell phone by the connected power bank.(POWER BANK IS NOT INCLUDED)
- Roomy space for your laptop and tablet. One open pocket and mesh pocket provide perfect storage for your small items, such as credit cards and keys. Zippered compartment and side pockets all in simple and practical design, black leather pullers are the best choice of fashion. What's more, the bag is lightweight and it is easy to carry.
- Reinforced edges and steel frame of the main compartment keep the perfect shape of the bag and durable of usage. Unique leather handles match well with shoulder straps.
- 1 Year Mfg.'s Warranty against all defects extend the life of bag. Any other questions please free to contact us, we will provide best service for you.
SaleBestseller No. 18
Estarer Women Laptop Backpack 15.6 Inch PU Leather Satchel Rucksack Large Black College School Bag for Teen Girls
- Detachable Tassel Keychain:The tassel features a ring on front of the backpack,which can be easily removed and attached to your keys or handbag.Gold Plated hardware is strong enough to last for a lone time.
- QUILITY&WARRANTY:It is crafted from premium sturdy water-resistant PU leather with dual zippers and flapped over by magnetic button closure.If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase you may return any unused merchandise within 30 days or contact us for a new bag!
- SPACIOUS INTERIOR:Features 1 padded laptop compartment for 15 - 15.6 inch laptops and tablts;1 seperate compartment for A4 document and folder;2 patch pockets keeps wallet and business cards easily accessible;1 front tassel pocket for charger;1 back anti-theft zip pocket secure passport or cellphone.
- ULTIMATE COMFORT:It comes complete with a sturdy top carry handle,adjustable and padded back straps to ensure the most comfortable fit.
- MULTI-PURPOSE:Estarer's 15.6" laptop backpack makes it a fashion yet practical daypack for school,college, university,work,business,office,overnight travel or hands-free weekend outings.
Bestseller No. 19
Kopack Laptop Bag Slim Anti Theft Computer Travel Backpack Water Resistant Laptop Backpack Up To 15.6 Inch Black
- Size -- Medium adjustable laptop sleeve (11.4*14.3") fit for 12.1 - 15 most 15.6 inch Notebook/Macbook. Spacious room to pack clothing, A4 Binder and files, electronics for daily life or 2 days travel.
- Details -- Slim outlook with little blue color to black computer bag. Zippered side pocket extra elastic band to hold little stuff safely, mesh side pocket for water bottle/Umbrella
- Safety -- Dual layer anti theft zipper can resistant stab. Zippers can be locked with luggage lock. Back waist pocket keep all your valuable things private but easy to pick out
- Quality -- Water resistant anti wrinkle anti scratch thick Nylon. Keep a good condition even after a long time usage.With heavy duty shoulder strap and wear-restant velcro
- Comfort -- Ergonomics S shape strap Fit human body well, shoulder straps are padded and backside with 3 areas of thick pads for great comfort, breathability and maximum back support while traveling.
Bestseller No. 20
KALIDI 17 inch Laptop Backpack,Large Capacity Waterproof Shockproof USB Charging Rucksack fits up to 17.3 inch laptop,Black
- 48L Large capacity- Laptop backpack fits 15"- 17" HP Toshiba Lenovo ASUS Dell Acer Macbook Alienware 15" gaming laptop. Dimensions: 19.7*13.8*10.6 Inch / 50*35*27 CM
- External USB charging Port- This bag with USB port outside and the corresponding cable is also provided, which can be connected to a power bank inside the bag.(Power bank not included)
- Waterproof & Anti scratch- Made of hight quality water resistant, breathable and anti-scratch Import Oxford material to keep your contents dry even on a rainy day.(Not for heavy rain)
- Large multi compartments- Laptop compartments with bubble foam padding for extra shock absorption to protect your laptop.Organizational compartments hold your iPad,Tablet,Kindle,Books,clothes,cellphone, adapter,A4 files,passport,wallet,cards,key,bottles,ect. It is perfect for long trip,business trip,school,gyms,weekend getaway,outdoor travel,hiking, sking,camping,climbing.
- Humanized design- Adjustable padded shoulder straps for carrying comfort.Air-flow back padding enables you to relieve stress and protect your spine.
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Cota Nets Winner in Falcons 2-1 Win Over Northfield
NORTHFIELD–The Falcon hockey girls overcame a 1-0 first period deficit to defeat Northfield 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.A late arrival at the Kreitzberg Arena led to more first periods trouble for North Country, as the Marauders (2-4) went up 1-0, putting the Falcons once again behind the eight ball."It was one of those typical first periods that seem to be plaguing us as of late," said coach Claude Paul.In the second the girls played a little better, but still could not find the back of the net, and headed into the third still down a goal.The third period saw Paul do a little mixing and matching, shaking up his lines to try and find some offense.It worked, as Jenna Moss, who continues to find a way to the puck in the net, took a nice pass from Emilie Paul, went around a defenseman, deked the goalie and buried the puck just after the NCU power-play expired to tie the game at 1-1."She just put her head down and made it happen," said Paul. "She has scored some big goals for us this season, and when she does, it really gives the team a lift."Remember how last game the man advantage was the Falcons' kryptonite?This game it was just the opposite, as they went ahead on Corrina Cota's power-play goal, a beautiful tic-tac-toe set up that had Paul and Taylor Morley assisting on the tally.Mikaella Doran played well in the nets for North Country, as she turned away fourteen shots in the win."We still have some things to work on, but if the team that showed up in the third can play consistently for all three periods, we could be very dominant," said Paul.Paul also mentioned who well Emily Doty played in the game, citing the Northfield game as her best game in a NCU uniform to date.The Falcons are currently second in the Lake Division, standing at 3-2, and after a 2012 that featured a very tough opening portion of the schedule, the girls will get a bit of break when they travel to face a struggling Woodstock team on Wednesday night at 6:45 to kick of the new year.


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Acid reflux is no laughing matter. Did you know that 1 in 3 adults suffer from this condition? Symptoms like heartburn, nausea and sore throat can really ruin a persons day. Fortunately, the article below has some great tips on how to combat acid reflux. Simply read on and learn what steps you should take.
Try to lose some weight. If you are overweight, especially around your abdomen, it will put increased pressure on your stomach. This can contribute to an increase in acid reflux symptoms. Simply losing a couple of pounds will reduce the pressure on your stomach, which in turn will reduce acid reflux.
After you take a bite or two, put down your fork. This ensures you are chewing fully and truly slowing down while you eat. Consider what this bite tastes like, and what was different than the last bite. Enjoy the texture of the food both when it first enters your mouth, and once you are done chewing.
Limit your liquid intake with meals if you're prone to acid reflux. Even healthy beverages like water can fill up your stomach fast, creating conditions that are conducive to acid reflux. Sip your beverage conservatively and never gulp it down. Wait nerd universe after a big meal to enjoy quenching your thirst.
It is common for pregnant women to experience the symptoms of acid reflux. A growing baby can squeeze the mother's stomach, causing acid to go up the esophagus. When pregnant it is a good idea to avoid trouble foods, and eat low fat foods to prevent problems. Alternatively, you can try some teas that soothe your esophagus and keep stomach acids down without harming your baby.
Many people like to lie down and relax after eating a big meal. This is bad for the digestive system and can lead to acid reflux. Instead, try walking around or standing to give the food a chance to digest. relogios femininos at least two hours after eating to lie down. Also, elevate your body while sleeping.
Did you know that smoking cigarettes could be contributing to your problem with acid reflux? Nicotine causes the esophageal sphincter to relax. When it relaxes, it can allow acid to come up and cause you pain. Kick the habit and you might just kick the acid reflux problem at the same time.
produtos geek helps you avoid acid reflux, so plan on losing any extra pounds. Obesity is a main cause of acid reflux. Losing even one-tenth of body weight can reduce acid reflux. Don't be silly with excessive dieting schemes, instead reduce the size of your meal portions.
Eating slower has been shown to help with the symptoms of acid reflux. This gives your stomach a chance to adjust to the food that you are taking in. Try chewing your food a minimum of 25 times and really savor the food you are eating. Eat only until you are comfortably full and never till you are stuffed.
As was mentioned earlier in this article, almost a third of adults suffer from acid reflux. No matter how minor, or debilitating your condition is, you need to take steps to alleviate yourself. Be sure and implement the tips mentioned above and you are sure to get your acid reflux under control in no time.
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My Room: Romane
There's something so comforting and romantic about the room Marie-Claude assembled for her daughter. She shares her inspiration: Almost a year ago, I saw a magazine advertisement for Madeleine Weinrib rugs, and knew I wanted something in that spirit for my daughter Romane's room. It showed a beautiful mixture of ethnic patterns in red, pink and white. I was so in love with that magazine page that I eventually glued my daughter's name in the middle, framed it and hung it on her bedroom door.
As the actual rugs advertised were too expensive for my budget, I bought different fabrics and sheets in the same colors and used them to make the drapes and bedding. It was also the perfect occasion to showcase one of my grandmother's quilt on the rocking armchair.
In the end, it looked more country then ethnic. But it is fine with me for the moment being... although I love change and hope that I will eventually find a bolder fabric for the curtains. (And would be very happy to find out where to find Weinrib-like-but-affordable-fabric.)
Before Romane was born, I had a first coup de foudre when I discovered a vintage wallpaper tree in a British decorating magazine. As it is made in the Netherlands, I was really happy to find a Canadian store I could order it from. I had already bought green wooden hooks shaped like flowers, so I decided to draw stems and leaves in order to make this corner of the room look like a little garden. I was not really looking for a theme, but the fact that her duvet cover now has birds on it kind of fits.
Of, course, I got the idea of using Ikea spice shelves as book racks while browsing Ohdeedoh, which I have been addicted to since I discovered it last spring.
Like the Weinrib advertisement, the artwork on the bedroom walls cost almost nothing. I photocopied a few pages from a very nice children's book, Sleepy Places, and framed them in Ikea frames. They all show kids sleeping. I was hoping their example would rub off on Romane, but it took quite a while!
Source List:
• Dresser and low armoire: local antiques bought by my parents as part of their bedroom set when they married 45 years ago
• Toddler expandable bed: Ikea (also from Ikea: the little shaggy rug, the curtains fabric, the picture frames, the spice racks as book shelves, the Lack shelf above the radiator, the white alarm clock and the lamps.
• Bedding: Carré Blanc, in Montreal (my mother in law transformed a single pillowcase and a single sheet into two pillowcases and a small duvet cover)
• ABC poster: Arthur Quentin, in Montreal
• Wallpaper tree: Inke Heiland
• Flower hooks: Côté kids, in Westmount
• Rocker: Dutailier
• Wooden cities under window: Muuji
Thank you Marie-Claude!
(Images: Reader Marie-Claude)


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Week ending August 28, 2005
During the past week, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock placed 41,217 cubic yards of sand onto the beach at Hollywood, lengthening the constructed beach by about 300 feet. A stockpile containing approximately 3,300 cubic yards of sand was constructed at Michigan St. The sand will be transported to John U. Lloyd Beach State Park for use as foundation for machinery in the construction of the groin field.
The beach is now constructed from the Broward/Miami-Dade County line at Hallandale Beach to the public parking lot between Johnson St. and Michigan St. in Hollywood, a distance of approximately 2.9 miles. Beach construction proceeds north along Hollywood's beach. To date, 52 percent of the linear distance of beach has been completed. Construction operations ceased from August 24 through August 28 due to Hurricane Katrina.
Groin S-3, the southernmost structure at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, is nearing completion, with only a short section of stem to be finished. Stone-filled mattress and rock deployment continued on Groin S-2.
Post-Katrina assessments are underway.
Hallandale Beach post-Katrina.
Hollywood beach post-Katrina.
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park groin construction site post-Katrina. Note the unharmed stockpiled stone-filled mattresses.
Sand "road" for backhoe access to structure S-1 (spur to be constructed on the south jetty of the port). Note the post-storm seaweed deposit on stockpiled mattresses.
Beach construction resumes at central Hollywood after the storm.
Back to work after the storm.


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Veronica Puleo
Teresa Castillo is closing out the year on a high note: she's pregnant!
The General Hospital star and her husband Shane Aaron are expecting their first child — a girl! — on May 24, Castillo confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
"It feels wonderful. This is the most joyous time of my life," the mom-to-be tells PEOPLE. "It feels great to finally be able to share it with the world."
Castillo, 30, admits she didn't need words to share the special news with her husband — she just let her squeals do all the talking.
"He knew I was taking a test and realized the outcome when he heard my screams from the bathroom," she jokes.
Despite finding out the sex of their baby on the way so they could "get to know it already," Castillo and Aaron — who wed in 2008 — have yet to decide on a name.
"[We're] just going to let the right name come to us," the expectant actress, whose pregnancy will be written into the show, says.
— Anya Leon