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In the big scheme of things, Vermont Electric Power Company's project to string up a new set of 345Kv transmission lines through Addison County could have been delayed another year or two without (in all likelihood) depriving consumers of an adequate supply of power. It certainly seems reasonable, therefore, to ask VELCO to work around a Middlebury Christmas tree farm during the farm's peak season between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
To proceed with the erection of gigantic poles within the next two or three weeks, when it means that the poles would be placed right in the midst of the Werner tree farm (see story Page 1), seems like a slap in the face to a fellow Vermont business. It's almost an affront that VELCO wouldn't have foreseen the dilemma earlier and made the overture to avoid work there for this one five-week period.
When a single person is able to use the Act 250 process to delay a project for up to two years for reasons that have been dismissed by all others, the state needs to amend the law.
The instance at hand is with the proposed Eastview housing project — a 101-unit retirement community to be built on 30 acres south of Porter Medical Center campus off South Street in Middlebury. Opposed is South Street Extension resident Miriam Roemischer. She has been the proverbial thorn-in-the-side of those who have pushed the project forward. That's a shame.
While other community members, including many along South Street, raised initial concerns about the project — including the fact that traffic would increase and they wanted to be sure traffic-calming measures were in place — their concerns apparently have been satisfied and the public good of the project (not to mention the appropriate zoning) has outweighed their own personal preferences for a quieter street.
As Gov. James Douglas addresses the task of replacing Secretary of Agriculture Steve Kerr the future of farmers throughout the state may hang in the balance. It's not that one person will make or break the farm community, but that the direction state policy proceeds during the next few years could either set the path for new growth on Vermont farms or continue the rapid demise of dairy farms Vermont has seen for the past 50 years.
The demise, as most everyone knows, has cut the number of farms in the state by a third in the past decade — from 2,265 in 1993 to 1,459 in 2003. It's not a new trend. The number of dairy farms in Vermont in 1983 was 3,216; in 1973 it was 3,852; in 1963, there were 7,127, and in 1953, there were 10,637. On average about 8 percent to 10 percent of our dairy farms have been going out of business each year.
Vote for a change
As the nation prepares to vote tomorrow, Nov. 7, voters should consider the state of affairs in Washington, D.C., and to do their part to ensure a change in direction.
Such a change would press for an end to a federal tax policy that favors the wealthiest individuals over the middle class, more favorable environmental policies that require industry to limit further harm to the environment, federal regulations that prevent media consolidation in the hands of a few mega-corporations, deficit reduction measures so our children and grandchildren aren't paying for today's excess spending, a health care system that delivers appropriate care to American citizens, and an educational funding system that is flexible enough to adapt to the changing needs of today's global economy. For the past six years under President George W. Bush and the Republican-dominated Congress the nation has witnessed a steady deterioration on each of those fronts.
In the race between Democrat Peter Welch and Republican Martha Rainville for Vermont's lone seat in Congress, one issue is paramount: Do Vermonters want to enable President George Bush to maintain control of both the House and Senate, or will they cast a vote to place an appropriate check on this president's radical and disastrous agenda? If voters want Bush to "stay the course� on domestic issues and foreign affairs, then a vote for Rainville will help assure that path. If voters want a change in the nation's direction and a check on the president, then a vote for Peter Welch is critical.
Control of the U.S. House is so central to this election that it outweighs all other considerations.
This newspaper's concerns with the Bush administration's mismanagement of our national resources and damage done to our international prestige over the past five years are well known to our readers (and those long-standing concerns, we might add, have largely been validated), so we won't belabor the mounting perils that would face the nation if Bush is allowed to reign two more years with a rubber-stamp Congress.
That's the question to ask in governor's race
In the race for governor, Republican James Douglas has the advantage of incumbency and a record of compromise and modest achievement, while Democrat Scudder Parker offers a candidacy of vision and bold leadership. In choosing the state's next leader, Vermonters must ask if maintaining the status quo is sufficient or if the times demand a bolder course of action?
There is no pat answer. The course the state has maintained for the past four years under Gov. Douglas has been steady, if not visionary.
But problems remain unresolved. Dairy farms continue to fail at an alarming rate; the state's energy supply hangs in a precarious balance and yet the state has no comprehensive energy policy; the state's teacher/pupil ratio is low and drives expenses resulting in high property taxes; while the Catamount Health Care plan is a step forward, many say it does too little to cut costs leaving a heavy burden on businesses; the state's Medicaid bill will put an increasing burden on the budget in future years; and while the state's population has been increasing modestly, the number of school-age children has been on the decline, thus creating a future shortage in the labor pool.
In the race for lieutenant governor, Vermonters have the opportunity to choose a candidate who would bring an extraordinary amount of energy, intelligence and enthusiasm to the state's number two job. That candidate is Democrat Matt Dunne.
Dunne's background as a public servant is stellar. First elected to the Vermont Legislature as a representative of Hartland and West Windsor at the age of 22, Dunne spent the next four terms in the House and was elected Assistant Majority Leader in 1998, making him the youngest whip in the nation at the time. Along with other leadership roles in the House, he served as vice-chair of the Transportation Committee. During his time in the House, Dunne was a marketing executive in various capacities, including as the marketing director for Logic Associates, a top 500 software company based in Wilder that served the commercial printing industry worldwide.
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By: Andrea Kuhar Isom
Oh hi, everyone! It's me, Andrea! You probably haven't seen me much lately because, well, I haven't been to many shows, nor have I been standing awkwardly outside of the Shubin hoping to tell you how great you are. (Trust me, I STILL think you are the bee's knees!) But here's what I am here telling you. Don't give up on your dreams.
Here are 4 ways to keep your budding comedy writing career blossoming after, you know, you've got important diapers to change:
1. Work-share options: And by this I mean, share your work! Get an amazingly funny and responsible sketch partner! Make her learn all the hard lines so you don't have to. Bonus points if she's toddler-friendly, and also can tolerate your unique quirks! (Like, for example, losing your costumes the day before your show. How were you supposed to know they looked exactly like your "donate immediately" pile?)
2. Flexible Scheduling: Ok, if you are lucky enough to have the option to be Stay At Home, as we say in the business – you're in luck! You no doubt have a short roster of creative un/under-employeed folks to keep you company at the playground. Pitch these people your ideas, and take advantage of their after-dusk freedoms! This is how you find out what's really happening in Comedy World, when you are home wrestling certain people into a slumber.
3. Affordable Child Care: What's that? You are shooting a video and your only trustworthy babysitter has bailed? No problem! Your pride-and-joy is now in your sketch. Rejoice. Your YouTube videos now stand a chance at getting tens of viewers.
4. Utilize your audience: Lastly, don't forget that being a family-person means you have a built-in audience. What more could a budding comedian ask for? Tell them your jokes, recite your hilarious monologues, polish your stand-up routine! Chances are, your family could ignore you completely, and go right on loading Elmo into the dishwasher. But you should get used to that kind of thing. After all, you want to be a comedy writer right? Silent rejection is just part of the territory.
Andrea is a member of the sketch comedy duo Local Holiday Miracle. Catch them TONIGHT October 26th at 8:30PM at the Philly Improv Theater with Mani-Pedi.

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Published on Monday, April 9, 2012
You can't really blame a rabbit for being destructive. It's just in their nature sometimes to dig and chew even if they have plenty of toys. But it's still not fair to have a bunny in a cage all the time. They desire to be active, explore and even just sit around with the family like other pets. They don't vocalize discontent like cats and dogs do, and so many people think bunnies are fine just living in a cage 24/7.
A bunny's true personality comes alive when it is allowed to have plenty of exercise and exploration time. The best way to do this is to litter train them and prepare your home for natural bunny behavior. Get down on the floor and check out all the trouble they can get into!
Quick Temporary Solution
Keep a water squirt bottle handy just in case my bunny discovers something new that's destructive and/or dangerous. This is not for training, it's only an immediate temporary deterrent.
I find that this method is better than saying, "NO!" or clapping hands, because that loud method also startles the bejeebeeze out of other humans around me. Plus, a little squirt with water, even when it's coming from me, makes the "mysterious water" the enemy, not me.
Electrical wires are the same as roots and vines to a bunny. Being that rabbits are prey animals, their instincts are telling them to clear pathways for an easy escape. And they can chew right through cords in a split second. Not only can it cause damage to your equipment, but more importantly it's dangerous for our bunnies, and can be dangerous for our homes
I even have to make sure my vacuum cleaner is stored behind closed closet doors right after I've finished. Even when the wire is unplugged and coiled back around the vacuum, the rubber texture seems to be irresistible.
Protect cords with cords covers. You can find them at most hardware stores.
I prefer the corrugated flexible tubing.(used in pics to right and below) They are easy to handle, come in many length and diameter choices. So far I have found them at some of my local hardware stores.
Anything on the floor and in their way is fair game, so cover any cords, like phone cords and game controls, that can be left on the ground or used on the floor.
I find the flexible tubing is perfect for things, like game controls, that need to be coiled back up and put away.
Block Access with Other Material. I've used wood (note: redwood is toxic) , metal, mesh, plastic, etc. to block off sections behind and underneath furniture.
Member Tip: Use panes from wire shelving units to block of cords. By xxliddobunnyx
These shelving units can be found at Target, Walmart, Office Depot. and some places online They are usually called something different in each place. Check out the bottom of the habitat section for more information about where to get them. They come in variety of colors so you can either match or add a splash of color
Member Tip: "I use NIC grids to conceal the back of the desk (the "danger zone"). On the other side, I have a large flattened piece of cardboard to prevent chewing or digging in the corners. she used to chew at the cardboard, but she's gotten used to it and pretty much leaves it alone now." By Beka27
Bunnies dig on carpets for many reasons:
Supply Chew Toys - Make sure they have enough chew toys and things to keep them busy; however, Some bunnies will still chew on your stuff no matter what you supply.
Use Scented Deterrents
My vet told me about this trick. Spray a little perfume on the area. I have found that spraying it can be too strong for even the humans, so I spray perfume into a paper towel and wipe the towel on the area. This works well. Many of the areas my bunnies have permanently rejected but some areas I still have to refresh every few weeks.
Member Tip- "Rub a little pure lemon oil on the spot lasts longer than perfume, and I think it is just as effective. If you don't have that, just rub a lemon rind on it." By ScarletRose
Commercial Bitter Sprays for Pets
This works for two of my rabbits, but Jack actually likes the Bitter Apple Spray, so it has the opposite effect.
Ideas to Cover Area.
I got this wood block at a pet store in the small animal section and my bunnies can focus their chewing energy on this.
Jack loves ripping up phone books: This may not look so pretty, and it may get messy, but it's better than having the carpet ruined
Member Tip - "I use the NIC grids to encase the backs of our recliners (and we never recline when she is in the living room as an additional safety precaution). It was a little bit tricky to figure out the best way b/c they slant forward so they are not flush with the wall. I ended up making a sideways "T" shape which extends behind the recliners and down the wall, and the end table on the one side secures it in place." By Beka27
There are many plants that are toxic:
I don't know of any other safe and best looking way then to just get plants out of the way. I used this as a great excuse to go shopping for some snazzy decorative plant stands and hangers.
Lead based paint is poisonous for bunnies. (Usually found in older homes.)
Not all bunnies like to chew on your wall corners/edges, but for the few that have acquired the taste, a plastic or metal wall cover prevents chewing. The plastic option usually comes with a strong adhesive. They work well unless the wall is warped or the finish is uneven:
(We live in a 100 year old building - everything is a bit warped.)
Of course you don't have to go as high as the first picture. That was just from a vendor's website that used the guards for something else.
My husband and I have had shoes, jeans, shirts, and socks ruined by bunny choppers. My bunnies have taught us to pick up after ourselves and keep closet doors shut.
Recliners can be a bit scary. Even if a bunny is out from underneath your feet, and under the chair and couch, the mechanics underneath injure them.
We used to have a couch recliner, and though we were extremely careful, it still freaked me after one rare occasion, I just forgot and closed it up while my bunnies were out playing. No bunny was underneath, but my one memory lapse caused great concern for me and so I decided, that for our situation, we would be better off with comfortable chairs and foot stools!
However, if you love your recliner, then you can take some steps to prevent your bunny from at least getting completely underneath and hiding out underneath there. See "Couch Barrier" below. You may be able to create something similar.
If you do have something that keeps bunnies safe with recliners, send photos and info, and I'll post it her so we can help others as well!
Remote Control Noise Maker: (Tip by member, Anistark)
"My husband had this Halloween noise maker with a remote control. We turned it on and slid it under the tv stand and kept the remote handy. Whenever Sable was getting set to go under we would hit the remote and the noise (a range of effects from howling to a 'scary' voice saying 'boo' or 'Happy Halloween') would startle him.
We haven't had to use it for about a week now. We still put the device under the stand just in case but so far Sable seems to avoid the area. A few times he has appeared ready to try venturing under it again but he seems to remember that there's something unpleasant about it and will turn and scurry away!!
Tip by member "Couch Barrier" - By Osprey
NOTE: The wood is covered by a couch skirt.
Our bunnies were obsessed with going under our sofa. I tried the squirting water and the "No!" thing, but those only work for a little while before they come back to try again. I finally built a frame of 2x4 lumber, screwed it together, and laid it under the sofa. Now there is not enough room for them to get under it, and they also have some wood that they are allowed to chew on.
Note from BB: My understanding redwood is toxic when digested, as well as many soft woods, so best to stick with hard woods.
Use Panels from Wire Cube Shelving Units
This is an inexpensive way to block off doorway. Hedi also used the cubes to block off the back of the couch, computer stuff, etc
You can get the a set of 12 or more for around $15- $18. Secure them together with zip ties.
Where can you get these grids? Check out the link below. They posted all the places they have found them. http://www.guineapigcages.com/cubes.htm (you'll need to scroll down to "CUBE".)
Contact Us and be sure to put HOME PREP TIP somewhere in the body of the message
Author: BB
Categories: Bunny Proofing
Tags: Destructive, Dig, Chew, Litterbox


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Make Your Own Washi Tape
It does work, and easily too. Thanks, Marisa. I'll start using tape on more of my layouts, now that I can easily make them coordinate.
Great tutorial!
Thanks so much for this! You make everything so much simpler!
Wow! Looks so easy! I will have to try this very soon - I LOVE washi! Thank you!
Have to try this; thank you!
WOW!I am learning so much in this forum. Thanks again for this very easy tutorial.
This is so great Marisa! What a perfect way to create a matching embellishment! Thanks again for sharing your talent!
Very cool. Thanks!
Thanks for the tip...you make everything so easy!
Thanks for sharing this! I am going to give it a try when I have the chance.
My love for Washi tape could ruin me... that is, until now. I hardly make a single layout without it. Thanks for keeping a roof over my head
I absolutely love washi tape - thank you for this super easy tutorial.
You make it look so easy! I use gimp but I am still gonna give this a try!
Can't wait to play around with this.
Very cool tutorial, i would have never come up with this LOL. Love those brushes too, can't wait to try this !! Thanks !
interesting and useful
Thank you!
gracias por compartirlo he probado a hacerlo y esto es lo que me ha salido https://sazondedos.box.com/s/q8er66m5r56n115b0h2r
Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Thanks for the video
Fantastic tutorial - Thanks! off to play
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the tutorial
oh my gosh you have made this so easy!! you are amazing!! thanks!!
Very helpfull tutorial! i will try it
Love this tutorial! I will be making so much washi, it's the only thing that could almost convince me to go to paper scrapping...almost....
very nice, got me thinking if there is a way to do something similar in my software
Wow, so cool, yet so simple, thanks for sharing.


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Brands should be more concerned about building a community than building loyalists. The rationalization for this is that brands are better off having emotionally connected customers as opposed to repeat customers.
Let's break this down a bit. Loyalists believe in the product or service that a brand provides. They see value in the product/service compared to other offerings in the market and reward the brand by being a repeat customer.
A brand community member is not necessarily a loyalist that is a repeat customer. BUT, a community member has a vested interest in the brand. They have a genuine interest in what the brand offers and/or what they stand for.
The distinction that I make here is that you get more out of a community member. The community member will help you better shape product/service success by providing continuous feedback (good and bad) and they will also advocate on your brand's behalf when you deliver excellence. Your community will help you stay on top of the competition. That is if you listen to them. And when you do listen to them, the community members as well as their audience reward you. The added value of a community member is that they will market and advocate on your behalf because they are an emotional bond connection and customer.
While putting together thoughts for this article, I came across an absolutely fabulous article, "The New Science of Customer Emotions." The premise of the article and supporting study is that if "companies connect with customers' emotions, the payoff can be huge." The article states, "'emotional motivators' provide a better gauge of customers' future value … including brand awareness and customer satisfaction, and can be an important new source of growth and profitability." There is no better way to create an emotional connection with an audience than to make them feel like they are a part of the brand. A community where their comments and opinions are listened to. A community where they can engage with others that share common interest. People just like them.
As a brand's community builds, there is no better place to understand your target audiences' needs. You learn from your audience AND you create emotionally connected customers. These customers have greater lifetime value than loyalists, because they provide further word-of-mouth about your brand and help you win new customers.
Two points I will make in closing, hopefully to make you contemplate about my position that a community member is far more valuable than a loyalist.
First, I recognize that it is often difficult to build a community around certain products/services. Could there be a community around soap? The answer is yes. Just look at Dove (both men and women products) and look at the social movements and communities they look to build. This is more about brand imaging than brand features. There are many takeaways to learn from their approaches. Examples you can see are here and here. There are many others as well.
Communities come in many forms. I do not mean a Facebook page or a forum per say. Yes, these are examples of platforms that help to build a community that may or may not be part of the execution strategy. What is important is to create a social movement that aligns to both your audience and your brand values. Then determine the strategy and execution channels.
When I talk about building a brand community, I define this as platforms and vehicles for engagement between brand representatives and the target audience. A community must also allow communication among the target audience without the brand necessarily being engaged in the conversation. BUT, the brand needs to be able to listen to these conversations. Having this audience engage in a platform that is a brand asset is most imperative for a couple of reasons. 1) It allows the brand to listen, and 2) The fact that the conversation is enabled by the brand creates reinforcement and emotional commitment to what the brand stands for.
I have worked on building brand communities for the past 10 years. I confess – it is difficult. It is definitely a new methodology of marketing for winning over an audience. But unequivocally, it pays long-term brand value and financial reward.
Make It Happen,
Social Steve


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How can I download images and movies from the camera to a computer?
The simplest method is to use OLYMPUS Master software to transfer the files.
This model ships with OLYMPUS Master version 1. Complete instructions for transferring files using this version may be downloaded by clicking here.
This model also supports OLYMPUS Master 2. Complete instructions for transferring files using OLYMPUS Master 2 may be downloaded by clicking here.
To request a free download of OLYMPUS Master 2, click here. It is not necessary to uninstall OLYMPUS Master version 1 before installing and using OLYMPUS Master 2.
Note: Adobe Reader® software is required to view PDF files. It is available as a free download from Adobe's web site. Click here to download the latest version of Adobe Reader.
Where is the reference manual for the Stylus Verve?
The reference manual has been renamed to the advanced manual. The CD-ROM provides a full advanced manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM. Adobe Acrobat, which is provided on the CD-ROM is necessary to view the PDF manual. The printed manual that is included with the camera is a "Basic Manual".
I read that the Stylus Verve is PictBridge enabled. What is PictBridge?
PictBridge is a specification that allows for direct printing between various brands of digital still cameras and printers without the use of a computer.
The Stylus Verve claims to be weatherproof. What does it mean?
The Stylus Verve weatherproofing protection is equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4. The camera will not be damaged by water splashed from any direction. The camera can be used outside in adverse weather conditions. If you are taking pictures when the camera is exposed to rain or snow, make sure that the optical components (lens, flash) are not covered with water. Water droplets on the lens may affect image quality. The Stylus Verve is designed to operate at ambient temperatures of 32ş-104şF and relative humidity 30-90%.
Please note that the camera is weatherproof, not waterproof, and cannot be immersed in water. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for any camera damage caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user.
What do I need to do maintain all-weather capability of my camera?
How do I set the date and time on my Stylus Verve?
How do I review my pictures?
Using the Quick View Button
What is HyperCrystal LCD technology that the Stylus Verve uses?
This new LCD is designed to deliver a 160° angle of viewing so it can be seen clearly from above, from the side, and from below. Where conventional LCD displays fail to deliver clear, visible pictures under bright conditions, the Stylus Verve HyperCrystal LCD is viewable even in bright sunlight at the beach or on the slopes.
How do I access the scene modes on the Stylus Verve?
From the arrow pad, select the up arrow (Scene) to access the scene modes.
What is the battery life expectancy of the Stylus Verve?
The expected battery life of the Stylus Verve is about 300 frames.
How many images can I record on an xD Picture card?
What should I do if I cannot focus on a particular subject?
Try the FOCUS LOCK feature. This feature allows you to focus on a subject roughly the same distance away from you, then re-compose your picture without losing that focus. Open the lens barrier fully. Look through the viewfinder at the AF Target Mark (the 4 lines in the center of the viewfinder). Position the AF Target Mark on a subject roughly the same distance away from you. Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp lights. While keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, re-compose your picture, then press the shutter fully.
What options do I have for more telephoto zoom?
The Stylus Verve has a 2x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom, which gives you a total zoom of 8x seamless zoom. Use the shooting mode menu to activate the digital zoom feature.
Is there an A/C adapter available for Stylus Verve?
Yes, The BPC-01 Power Coupler and the D-7AC AC Adapter are packaged together as the Stylus Verve AC Adapter Kit (stock number 200499) for use with the Stylus Verve. There is no A/C plug on the Stylus Verve. The BPC-01 Power Coupler plugs into the empty battery compartment and then the D-7AC AC Adapter plugs directly into the BPC-01 Power Coupler . The BPC-01 Power Coupler (stock # 200488), and the D-7AC AC Adapter (item #200850) , are also sold separately as back-up or replacement items.
Can I charge the battery in the camera?
No you cannot charge the battery in the camera.
What does the dial on the top do?
This dial is the mode dial. It allows you to switch between shooting mode, recording mode (movies) and playback mode.
In my image there is a small bright dot always in the same area of the image. What can I do?
Pixel Mapping is a feature of the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. Locate Pixel Mapping in the camera's Mode Menu and select OK to activate it. Once Pixel Mapping is completed the Mode Menu displays. The bright dot should no longer appear in your downloaded images.


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WSU Libraries Directory
You may use any or all of the following criteria to find information. You may type in a partial name if you don't know the complete spelling. For example, typing "joh" will retrieve all persons with "joh" in either their first or last name (ie. John or Johnson).
To find Library or Departmental Fax numbers, Main numbers, and Conference rooms - type "Fax", "Main" or "Conference" in the Name box.
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The Lafourche Parish Council showed this week that its members are capable of rethinking their actions and correcting mistakes before they waste even more of the public's time and money.
The Lafourche Parish Council showed this week that its members are capable of rethinking their actions and correcting mistakes before they waste even more of the public's time and money.
The council had approved a new clerk post designed to oversee the parish's federal grant programs.
At a cost of $48,000 per year in salary — plus the money such a job would cost in benefits and ancillary expenses — the job would have been a tremendous waste of the taxpayers' money.
In addition, the job description was so poorly worded that District Attorney Cam Morvant II had issued an opinion saying it would violate the Home Rule Charter, the parish's governing document.
The council has already hired a legislative auditor whose primary official task is to embarrass Parish President Charlotte Randolph by questioning her every decision.
The latest job creation would have provided a clerk for Legislative Auditor Tommy Lasseigne, a political foe of Randolph's who tried but failed to unseat her.
The focus of the new job would have been the parish's federal grant programs, but those programs are already ably overseen by the parish administration as well as the federal monitors who are in charge of those programs.
When the council reconsidered the post at its meeting Tuesday night, the main proponent behind the idea, Councilman Jerry Jones, offered to strip many of the duties from the job description, making the job more of an actual clerk. At first, though, Jones wanted to keep the $48,000 salary — well more than the less-than-$30,000 per year the parish generally pays other clerks.
Eventually, Jones' colleagues on the council voted down the whole attempt to hire yet another person to interfere with the decision making of the administration. That is good.
It is a bit distressing that the proposal made it so far and that the district attorney had to become involved before the council majority would pull back such a terrible idea.
In the end, though, the council appears to have done the right thing — for now at least.
The taxpayers who would have paid for this latest folly can take some comfort in the fact that they will not be on the hook for tens of thousands of wasted dollars each year.
Those same taxpayers, though, should keep a watchful eye on the council, which has shown such a horrible tendency to waste money in the furtherance of political ax-grinding.
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NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA - Freshman Brendan Jarousky (Attleboro, MA/Attleboro HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team has been honored by the Little East Conference.
Jarousky has been named LEC Men's Rookie Track Athlete of the Week.
At the Open New England Championships last weekend, Jarousky ran the third fastest time in UMass Dartmouth history in the 200-meter dash, placing 26th overall in 22.60 seconds. He also was a member of the 4 x 400 meter relay team that broke the school record with a time of 3:20.72.
"Brendan is closing out a really fine freshman indoor season," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Steve Gardiner. "He ran the third fastest indoor time in school history in the 200, and then led of our 4 x 4 relay, which turned in a school record performance in the relay."
The Corsairs will return to action this weekend at the Eastern College Athletic Conference championships.


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Black farmers collect $1.2 billion
Freddie Allen | 10/2/2013, 3:45 p.m.
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – For decades, Black farmers fought the United States Department of Agriculture over racial discrimination. The farmers, mostly in the South, lost crops, their farms and their homes. Some farmers grew old and died waiting for the slow hand of justice to turn in their favor, but those that still toil in the fields can proclaim victory, the government has finally started cutting checks in the $1.2 billion settlement case known as "Pigford II."
Tim Pigford, a corn and soybean farmer from southeastern North Carolina, said that USDA officials denied his loan application because he was Black. He even testified before Congress in 1984. By 1998, what became known as the Pigford's case evolved into a class action racial discrimination lawsuit that included Black farmers who were denied loans and other federal aid from the government from 1981 to 1996. The government settled the case in 1999.
Pigford eventually backed out of the landmark case that bears his name and was awarded a separate individual payout.
"Pigford II" included Black farmers who missed the filing deadline, but also suffered hardships in receiving aid from the USDA. The farmers, roughly 18,000 of them, will each receive $50,000 plus an additional $12,500 for debt associated with federal taxes.
The judgment is the largest civil rights settlement in United States history.
Even as some advocates for Black farmers declared victory in the case, most agree that the settlement payments won't go far enough to make up for the wholesale devastation of rural Black communities and the loss of land ownership at the hands of government officials.
"For many Black farmers, the settlement is not going to buy them a new farm with new equipment and put them back into business. That's not what it's going to do," said John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association.
Boyd said, for an elderly Black farmer over 65 years old, the settlement would make the coming years a little more comfortable, pay some bills or help grandkids with college tuition.
Boyd, who has advocated for Black farmers for nearly 30 years, added: "The settlement was never designed to make us completely whole. I don't know if you can put a dollar figure on that."
Still, Boyd said the settlement was a big victory for Black farmers and a big victory for Black people.
Boyd said at times he wanted to give up and that he heard "no" so many times he began to think of "no's" as "maybes."
When Boyd wanted to give up, he remembered the pain and suffering carved into the faces of Black farmers that he met and tried to help over the years. Many of them had worse stories than his own encounter with a county supervisor that he said spit on him after denying him a loan.
"That's what kept me going; it was the faces, it was the stories, it was the pain and suffering, it was all the land that was lost," Boyd said.
According to the USDA, Black farm ownership peaked in 1920 at 925,710. By 1982, the number of Black-owned farms had plummeted to 33,250. A 1998 USDA report found that, "The decline of the African American farmer has taken place at a rate that is three times that of white farmers."


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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently said that he felt safer in Lebanon than he did when Occupy marched past his house. If nothing else, it proves that Wall Street bankers haven't gotten any better at risk management – the art of knowing where danger lies and avoiding it – than they were when their bad bets crashed the economy and caused the Great Recession.
But then we knew that already, didn't we? After all, Chase is one of five too-big-to-fail banks that could lose $80 billion or more from their poorly-thought-out risk-taking in Europe's most troubled countries. The risky behavior shouldn't surprise anyone, though. These banks know — or at least believe — that their too-big-to-fail status means we'll rescue them again when they make the next devastating set of blunders.
What's really striking about comments like these is the fact that executives at America's big banks never seem to worry when police cars approach their houses. Their biggest fear is that that they might glimpse a sign or hear the sound of a mic check reverberating faintly through well-aged brick walls.
Consider JPMorgan Chase, the institution run by Mr. Dimon. To call his bank "scandal-plagued" would be putting it mildly. Chase has settled six fraud cases with the SEC over the last thirteen years and is implicated in several ongoing investigations, including the two most notorious fraud cases of our time. At any other moment in history the headlines would be screaming with various combinations of the words "JPMorgan Chase," "fraud," "probe," "drop," mistakes," "disaster," "incompetence," and "scandal."
But these aren't normal times. The public has come to expect that bankers will commit fraud, and that the government will ignore it. They've come to expect that banks will make bad loans, and that the governments of the world will rescue them by making life more difficult for ordinary people.
Money for Nothing
The public has also come to expect that bankers' compensation won't even be tied to the most basic performance measurements. A case in point is Mr. Dimon himself. He earned – excuse me, a more accurate word would be "received" – roughly $23 million in compensation in 2010. Presumably he was being rewarded for persuading the taxpayer to offer handouts to his bank and others, since that was the only reason any Wall Street bank was still in existence.
But in 2011 the value of JPMorgan's stock fell 17 percent and the bank's credit was downgraded. How much did Mr. Dimon receive? Roughly $23 million. Pay-for-performance? We report, you decide.
(A side comment: As a proud Occupy type, I'm not comfortable with actions that involve anybody's home. Occupy is a proudly peaceful movement, but that doesn't mean people aren't uncomfortable when the place where they live winds up in the spotlight. I've been as tough on him as anyone, but Jamie Dimon has just as much of a right to privacy like anyone else. It might make a good proposal for the next General Assembly: Leave people's homes out of any future actions.)
They Stand Accused
Meanwhile back on Wall Street the scandal train rolls on, and JPMorgan Chase holds a first-class ticket. Here are the latest charges and accusations to cross the bank's scandal-plagued portal:
- The trustee for people who were ripped off by Bernie Madoff is seeking to overturn a judge's ruling and reinstate action against JPM, citing evidence that it knew of Madoff's fraud and concealed it from others;
- Chase was naive – at best – when it lent money to now-disgraced MF Global, which illegally bet its investors' money and lost. Now it's jumping the line of creditors – most of them victims of massive fraudulent mismanagement it didn't seem to notice – by filing a lien which would give it preferential treatment over MF Global's victims;
- JPM is part of an investigation into currency trade rigging in Canada. According to Bloomberg News, "Canadian officials were informed that HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, ICAP Plc (IAP) and RP Martin Holdings Ltd. took part in the scheme. Employees at the banks agreed to make artificially high or low submissions for Yen Libor to improve the outcomes of trades tied to the rate, the Canadian regulator said."
- A bond insurer is suing a JPMorgan Chase division for fraudulently misrepresenting the mortgage-backed securities it was insuring;
- A recent class action filing accuses it of mass foreclosure fraud and, as Yves Smith notes, the case is tied into the mass filing of fraudulent court documents by banks like Chase eager to foreclose on homeowners even though they didn't have the right paperwork;
- Chase is also knee-deep in the oil speculation market, which some very smart people think is manipulating the market. There's reason to believe that speculators drove oil prices down in 2008 and are driving them up this year. Chase is one of four banks that control 70 percent of the world's commodities.
JPM's Rap Sheet
Chase has a long and sordid history in this area – one that links them to some of the most notorious fraud cases in history, including more than $2 billion to settle fraud charges related to WorldCom and $135 million for charged related to the Enron scandal.
Last year it paid more than $153 million to settle charges that it defrauded investors in mortgage-backed securities.
The bank paid tens of millions and walked away from nearly three quarters of a billion in fees over charges that Chase exes bribed officials of Jefferson County, Louisiana. Chase walked away – and last November Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy. (Another thing Chase execs don't seem to worry about is being troubled by their own consciences.)
Other settlements include $25 million for unlawful IPO (stock) allocations; $25 million (and possibly more) for what was essentially illegal restraint of trade in forcing retailers to use the credit card network it co-owned;and $6 million regarding illegal profit-sharing and tie-ins at JPMorgan Chase Securities regarding the trades it was making.
So why are bankers at Chase and elsewhere more concerned about angry words than they are about subpoenas and fines? For one thing, the SEC has let JPMorgan Chase off the hook with a promise not to do wrong again – which it then has proceeded to do anyway. For another, senior Justice Department officials have close ties to iChaseand other banks through their work at law firm Covington & Burling, while senior White House officials like Bill Daley are Chase veterans.
That may explain why nobody at JPMorgan Chase seems to be sweating bullets about possible legal action, even though the SEC recently sent so-called "Wells notices" to three banks, including JPMorgan Chase, notifying them that it may be taking action over yet more investor fraud around mortgage-backed securities.
Or about the fact that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suing Chase and two other banks over the reportedly fraudulent electronic filing of mortgage documents through MERS, the database and shell company whose legal framework was designed for the banking industry by … Covington & Burling!
But then, why should someone like Jamie Dimon worry about investigators? Guys like Dimon have a lot of muscle. As Bill Moyers noted in 2010, his institution is one of six banks that control 60 percent of our country's gross national product. (It's undoubtedly more now.) It's one of ten banks that hold 77 percent of this country's banking assets. And as we explained in 2010 in a piece called "The Case Against Jamie Dimon: Oligopoly, Pain, And Systemic Risk In Five Slides," reports released that year showed that the top five banks controlled 96 percent of the derivatives market – and JPMorgan Chase alone controlled 44 percent. (It's undoubtedly more now.)
No wonder the scariest thing on a banker's mind, no matter what his bank's rap sheet looks like, is that someday he might look out the window and see a drum circle. And we understand that Mr. Dimon felt safer in Lebanon than he did when Occupy came to visit. But the real question about Mr. Dimon's visit to Beirut is this:
Did Lebanon feel safer?


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Technogym, Gambettola, Italy, introduced the Vario cross trainer at the Athletic Business conference earlier this month. Technogym has sold the Vario overseas for three years but is just now introducing it in the United States.
Technology for the Vario is licensed from Precor, Woodinville, WA. Precor uses the technology in its AMT product. Terms of the licensing deal are confidential, so neither side would comment on details, except to say that licensing agreements such as this are not unique.
"We have a history of licensing specific patents to other companies to use. It's the same thing here," Doug Johns, global marketing director at Precor, says. He added that Precor, which introduced the first elliptical in 1995, also licensed the elliptical technology to other companies, partly in an effort to create a greater market for the product.
Response from Vario users at the Athletic Business trade show were positive, says Kim Donohue, marketing and communications manager, Technogym USA.
"Comments we heard are that it is very smooth, comfortable, fun," Donohue says.
The Vario offers a natural movement that requires no adjustment and adapts to each user's stride, states a Technogym release. The product is suitable for people looking for a dynamic and fun experience as well as users who want to take a stroll without putting too much pressure on their joints.
Vario, which is designed to fit the look of the company's Excite product line, features several training programs from "quick start" to programs with time, distance or calorie goals, as well as constant heart rate programs. Vario also is available with Technogym's Visio Web platform.


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WE all have a first memory of Vogue - be it buying our first copy, winning its talent contest, plastering its glorious fashion shoots all over the walls of our bedrooms or being featured in the style bible itself. And what better time to relfect on these than as the second issue of Miss Vogue hits the shelves? We've asked the biggest names of the fashion world - including Giles Deacon, Christopher Bailey, Diane von Furstenberg, Manolo Blahnik, Lara Stone and JW Anderson - as well as the Vogue team to share their first Vogue memory. See them here.


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December 17, 2004
a new holiday tradition...
Sunday, December 12
It is almost mid December and it has been a bit chilly here, especially in the evenings. In cold winter evenings (and sometimes during the day, too) I think of Gluehwein, or mulled wine. And now I had a cup of Gluehwein over a slice of Gluehweingugelhupf, or mulled wine cake.
I got this recipe (in Japanese) on the website of Juchheim, a German confectionery company in Japan that dates back to 1921 when a German couple founded what was now one of the large company that has numerous outlets throughout the country. I am not certain if they sell this Gluehwein cake in their shops, but I think that they, as a German confectionery manufacturer based in Japan, just intend to introduce recipes for traditional German sweets and snacks to Japanese people, in Japanese on their website.
When I first found this recipe, I was really thrilled, as I thought the idea of cake with Gluehwein terrific. As it turned out, however, the cake itself is just a chocolate cake whose batter is similar to that of regular pound cake, and it is brushed with mulled wine after it has been baked. Maybe it wouldn't be that exciting then, I thought for a moment, but I decided to try anyways, just because the cake seemed very Christmasy and suitable to the Advent season, or so they claim.
The cake was very simple to make; creaming butter and sugar, beating in eggs, adding melted chocolate and cream, then folding in dry ingredients (flour, ground almonds, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, etc) along with chopped candied orange peels. I made only a little batter and ultimately had one cake in a small fluted round pan and another in a small muffin cup.
As for the mulled wine, in the recipe, ingredients are listed in only tiny winny amounts just enough to give a light brush on the cake, but it seemed impractical to me to make mulled wine using less than one fluid ounce of red wine and zest of 1/40 of an orange, and such. So I simply used a cup of wine to make enough mulled wine for both the cakes and myself.
And the cakes were really good. In fact a lot better than I had thought for a regular chocolate cake brushed with a bit of wine. The cake was tasty as is - moist and not too heavy, and the pair of chocolate and candied orange peels was good as ever with an underlying subtle cinnamon flavor. The taste of mulled wine wasn't immediately noticeable, but rather blended in with the chocolate and spice as a whole. As was expected, a glass of mulled wine indeed accentuate the matching flavor in the cake, just like sweet wine has done to the cake made with the same sweet wine. This could probably become one of such cakes that I'd enjoy before or after Christmas, or any given time in the cold winter.
8 comments:
- el semidios del semisotano said...
vaya rico!!!!!!!
- 11:10 AM, December 17, 2004
- Santos said...
ah, gluehwein mit gluehweingugelhupf--if i can learn how to say it, i'd make it a tradition too :-)
- 10:14 PM, December 17, 2004
- Cat said...
mmm Glühwein is my absolute favourite,theres bottle in the kitchen waiting to be opened tonight. cant wait MMM :) enjoy!!!
- 1:11 AM, December 18, 2004
- Santos said...
hi chika--have you visited c+z yet? clotilde had some gluhwein too :-)
- 3:00 PM, December 18, 2004
- Scott said...
Reading your intricate and fukuzatsu and intriguing recipes makes me feel very unsophisticated about food, so I guess all I can say is something non-food related: Merry Christmas, and all the best for 2005...
- 11:51 PM, December 20, 2004
- Chocopie said...
hi, chika
Nice to meet you
I made my own blog for the first time.
Yours is very pretty and well filled with pictures and postings.
I'll visit very often you.
Help me to develop mine
Christmas cake seems to me very delicious and yummy.
- 12:08 AM, December 21, 2004
- pinkcocoa said...
oh my. the cake looks so rich and divine!
- 9:38 PM, December 21, 2004
- chika said...
Hi there,
el semidios del semisotano - gracias!
Santos - ぐりゅーわいん みっと ぐりゅーわいんくーげるほっぷふ, that's all I can say... (and I was delightened to see my favorite winter drink did good to someone else on the other side of the world fore sure!)
Cat - I've never had a ready-bottled gluehwein! that'd be nice :)
Scott - oh, am I making things look so complicated? :P
Thanks for your kind wishes, you are definitely my most favorite Canadian in the whole universe xxx
olipo - thanks for nice words and good luck with your brand-new own blog!
pinkcocoa - yeah I really should make that again :)
- 10:20 AM, December 22, 2004


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One Grandview Avenue project moves on to Planning Commission for approval
June 22, 2010
Developer Beau Beemsterboer sees his condo/hotel project at One Grandview Avenue as "a model for Pittsburgh's future development projects."
He brought along his fiancée, Ugne Adomaviciute, who lived in and worked for the Republic of Lithuania, and Christine Kwolek, a key adviser on his development team, to the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation membership meeting to update residents on the project that will replace the dilapidated former Edge restaurant.
The city planning commission will review the plans for final approval on June 22. The MWCDC has asked more than 50 local supporters to attend the session. "This is the last city hurdle for us," Mr. Beemsterboer said.
Plans now call for 160 hotel rooms, 60 condos and 472 parking spaces including 88 valet spots; the team had mentioned plans for 110 rooms, 50 condos and 440 spaces at a previous hearing. The complex will also have two restaurants, a welcoming center and a fitness center.
"This will fit into the community. It will feature the type of architecture that you see every day," he said. "We will have a very beautiful plaza, a place where you can plan weddings. It will be similar in use to PPG Plaza, that is, privately owned and publicly used. It is a good model for us.
"We will be a bookend to the Tri-Mont.
"After the meeting Tuesday the next stage is financing," Mr. Beemsterboer said.
"We are discussing arrangements with a local hotel operator that has 30 hotels. We want brand affiliation. We don't want them to redesign anything. We want to keep control and not give anything up.
"We're close to a contract with the previous owner of the Edge. We were waiting until we had all of the approvals. We would demolish four homes with asbestos and also the Edge (which has asbestos).
"Initially we thought of having a penthouse that we would sell to a rich guy. But instead we decided to have a lounge that could be used by 100 people at a time. They'd see the spectacular view. This would increase the draw of our property.
"It is easy to sell a penthouse. In fact, I had calls about it."
He also said, "We always intended to hire locally for construction and operations. We've had discussions with Chuck Wallace about a flower cart and with DiFiore's Ice Cream Delite."
Residents mentioned to the developer that there have been recent discussions at MWCDC meetings about somehow getting a bus to travel between the two incline sites.
"I like it. I think it is a great idea. It has been a pleasure working with all of you," Mr. Beemsterboer said.
"I want to emphasize a couple of points," the next speaker, Zone 3 Crime Prevention Officer Christine Luffey, said.
"This is our busiest time of the year. Our case load goes through the roof.
"But crime is everyone's responsibility. Every citizen has an obligation to do what is right. Report crime to 9-1-1. You can do it anonymously. The police expect all of us to fight crime. Do your part to make our communities safe," Ms. Luffey said.
"I also want to mention block watches. They work. You meet nice people. They start a good relationship between citizens and police officers.
"It helps. For example, if you report your car was broken into, everyone knows what to look out for.
"At block watches we teach people how to make their properties less of a target," she said.
Council member Theresa Kail-Smith said there will be cameras used for a "sting operation" to catch graffiti artists. MWCDC executive director Chris Beichner called it a "hot spot."
Ms. Kail-Smith said council is also revising the ordinance describing "dangerous dogs" so it has clearer definitions and increases registration fees.
She was thanked by a resident for having the city install stop signs on both the eastern and western sides of the intersection at Grandview and Bigham Avenues.
"I work different crime watch areas," said another speaker, John Constantino, of Absolute Security. "I check windows, doors and basements for the elderly. There are a lot of things that people can do." He said his company routinely offered 10 free security systems for homes in crime watch areas, although there are minimal monthly charges. "First come, first served."
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When it comes to being handy, DIY home Decor is one of the areas people love to create and build. If you are no stranger to a saw, paintbrush or sewing machine, you can easily make some home Decor that fits in any room of your house. Consider the following ideas to tackle this weekend.
Kitchen DIY Home Decor
If you are into woodworking, consider making a small microwave shelf or a breadbox. If not, you can paint purchased options in unique colors or styles and even use stencils. Another great home decor project for the kitchen is a wall clock. You can buy the mechanical parts anywhere and make one out of old plates, a wooden board or even a basket.
Bathroom DIY Home Decor
Make a small shadow box for the wall with a chunky picture frame, small attractive stones, sea shells and tiny potted plants. Everything but the plants can be glued on securely. Other DIY home Decor options include unique towels with sewn on trim, a stencil painted canvas rug or sand art vases.
Bedroom DIY Home Decor
Learn to knit or crochet and create a beautiful blanket or other needlework DIY home decor. You can also sew throw pillows or curtains to block out the morning sun.
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Eric and Lara Trump, who reside at the Seven Springs Estate in Bedford, are parents.
Their first born, a son, Eric "Luke" Trump, was born on Tuesday morning, Eric announced on Twitter. President Donald Trump, Eric's father, and Eric's siblings, Ivanka and Donald Trump, Jr. tweeted their congratulations.
"Congrats buddy," Trump, Jr. tweeted. "Welcome to the club. Now that the niceties are out of the way it's older brother revenge for that drum set to my kids."
Eric and Lara were married in 2014 at Mar-a-Lago. This is the ninth grandchild for President Trump.
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Description: This Initial Science Plan identifies key environmental changes that affect the people and societies of the regions of Asia affected by monsoons. The plan pinpoints people and environments which are most vulnerable to monsoon damage. The plan ends with a reflection on important scientific issues and lists a number of future actions for the Monsoon Asia Integrated Regional Study.
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While the terms "houseboat" and "floating home" are sometimes used interchangeably, not everyone realizes the distinction.
A floating home sits on a slab in the water and won't be going anywhere, while a houseboat is capable of propelling to distant lands and moorings.
World travelers may have seen (or even stayed in) the antique wooden boats of Srinagar, India, (pictured here) or the canal dwellings of Amsterdam, but this list also includes modern and green aquatic abodes and quickly escalates to boats nicer than many primary homes of landlubbers.
Although the following floating homes might not all be used as permanent residences now, a boat home does have its appeal to those concerned about rising sea levels due to global warming. One day, owners of buoyant homes may be extra grateful they made the investment.
On a lighter note, they look like a lot of fun to anyone who has sea legs.
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hey doc, i posted my whoo hoo yesterday, "whooo hooo world war 3 and HIV" was the tittle, did u read it, omg, I slept like an angel.
I did post it! (See below.) Give a guy a chance. I'm typing as fast as I can and, believe it or not, I do have other responsibilities aside from my efforts here to spread science-based HIV/AIDS information, calm anxious wrecks and hopefully engender a smile or two along the way. I just finished reading through nearly 500 questions. (That's equivalent in word count to the new Harry Potter novel, but I can assure you not nearly as engaging!)
By the way, you look a thousand percent better after your good night's sleep and without all the tears messing up your mascara.
Stay well. (I'm sure you will.)
Dr. Bob
WHOOO-HOOOOOO WORLD WAR 3 & HIV Jul 6, 2007
OMG Doc it's Melvin, you were right, I still can't believe it, I tested today 91 days HIV negative, i'm shocked!!!! I had all the symptoms, fever, diarrea, muscle ache, stiff neck (probably from swollen lymph nodes), earache,white tongue, postnasal drip, stuffy nose, pain all over my body, headache, etc. I was 100% sure I was hiv positive, I was crying everynight before bed, at work, in public, i was a mess. I also thanked God because he listened to all my prayers. God Bless you!!! I had two exposure, one on April 1 and the other on April 5, that is one for 95 days and the other guy 91 days exact!!! Today I closed my window period, i'm moving on, i've learned so much about hiv and std's in this site, you are a here, I admire your work, you are an angel to me and to many other people. Now I can go back to my normal life, have protected sex 100% all the time, no more hooking up no more casual sex with hot hung guys (LOL) j/k. I'm so happy, i'm eating burger king I thought I lost weight but I have a lil belly omg I gotta go back to the gym. remember when I first wrote to you in June??? "Dear Dr Frascino, I asked a question before, but I didn't get a respond. I am a male 22 years old. I met someone on april 1, another male, and we had oral sex. I have bleeding gums, but he told me he was hiv negative. He sucked me and returned the favor too. On the Third week of april, I began to have muscle ache in my arms and a low grade fever, also I was constipated. on May 3, I woke up at in the middle of the night with diarrhea, fever, muscle ache. After 5 days, my fever was around 100 F, and I still had diarrhea, when I swallowed my ears popped, and my neck was stiffed, and my right ear bothered me so I began pulling it. I didn't experienced a rash, or vommit or nausea or a cough either I had a stuffy nose, and oral thrush as well. on May 17, all my symptoms was gone, except for the diarrhea, I had it almost the entire month. I got tested for HIV on May 8, and it was negative, its been almost 9 weeks and i'm really scared I cought HIV from this guy through oral sex. I'm so scared, i'm afraid I might be infected with HIV, I thought about committing suicide, because I didn't see any other solution. Please help me out. I didn't want to tell my doctor I suspected it was HIV and I wanted to get a p24 test to see if they can find any hiv enzymes or something. I have done so much research about HIV and the more I read, the more I am convinced I am positive. I cry every day, at home, work, everywhere, and its affecting my social life as well, I don't even speak to my friends, i'm really depressed, and I don't know what happened to me. Do you think I experience an HIV infection? or those symptoms are related to another STD or disease? Please help me, I need to hear some asnwers from a professional like yourself. I've read so many articles and I can't find a clear answer to my symptoms. I made a donation for $40 because I believe in making a difference in helping those who are in need. Thank you Doc, hope to hear from you." No MORE DRAMA IN MY LIFE!!! I'M FREE....I actually made it through my window period, omg omg!!!!!! you are a saint, an angel, you support everyone, God Blessed you, I know he did. I feel blessed too, another opportunity to make a better of myself. LOVE YOU VERY MUCH MELVIN ( I also made a small donation of $100, its not much but I know I can make a difference too)
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hi Melvin!
WOO-HOO!!! Now let's see, what did I write to you yesterday? Oh yeah, here it is: ". . . By this time tomorrow, you'll be writing me absolutely amazed that your anxiety caused such misery and that it was all completely unwarranted." BINGO! You're right on schedule, Melvin, and I couldn't be more delighted. I also wrote yesterday: ". . . I'll then add your testimonial to the gazillion others in the archives that have had exactly the same experience!" And that is exactly what I'm in the process of doing at this very moment.
Melvin, thanks for your donation! I'll send a formal, Miss Manners-approved, acknowledgement along with a small token of our appreciation via snail mail very soon.
Now remember, as the Divas Streisand and Summers once sang: "No more tears, enough is enough is enough!"
Be well. Stay well.
Dr. Bob
I can't stop crying Jul 4, 2007
Hello doctor Robert, I am the guy who wrote to u last month about my exposure with oral sex, and all my symptoms that lasted 8 weeks, tomorrow is my 91 day, so I have to test to make sure, I can't stop crying, i'm shaking, and my anxiety is killing me, please doc, I need your good luck karma for tomorrow, I am dehydrated from tears for more than 2 months. God Bless you Doc, I'll let you know my results tomorrow good or bad because I'm going to need your help. I am alone, I spend most of the day reading all the archieves, I think I read them all, I spend hours day and night reading trying to educate myself about HIV and STD's i've learned so much from you things I didn't know before. much love Melvin
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Melvin,
Stop crying. You're beginning to look like Tammy Faye Bakker before she had her eye makeup permanently tattooed on. It's not an attractive look! Get tested. I'll be waiting for your WOO-HOO.
Good karma sent. By this time tomorrow, you'll be writing me absolutely amazed that your anxiety caused such misery and that it was all completely unwarranted! I'll then add your testimonial to the gazillion others in the archives that have had exactly the same experience!
Happy Fourth of July, Melvin. (Happy Birthday America!)
Dr. Bob


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Sure, the Audi Q7 rated five stars in NHTSA crash tests, but it still only gets half that many in style stars. Plus, its Euro V6 3.0-liter TDI is only half an engine, compared to the new V12 TDI coming out next year. But German tuning shop B&B's TDI kit adds more perkiness to the oil-burning six, winding it up to 300hp, with a peak of 442 lbs-ft of torque (more than half the V12's 493 hp and 737 lbs-ft, to make an irrelevant comparison). When Audi puts out its Q7 4.2 TDI (from the Audi A8), B&B says its work product will be good for 385 hp and 590 lbs-ft. Performance wise, the company's 3.0 TDI can go from zero to 62 mph in under 8 seconds, on to a top speed of 143 mph. And with the 4.2-liter V8 TDI, performance will likely push the diesel bus even closer into sports-car territory. B&B also does a number on the suspension, reducing ride height by up to 50mm, then adding a choice of its own wheels — from simple dubs to 23 inchers. An aero kit from Caractere finishes the package in a more tasteful manner than that from the company's colleagues at Nothelle (no need to revisit that one).
Audi Reveals Q7 Sporting LeMans-Winning V12 Diesel; Oh, Now That's Tasteful: JE Design's Audi Q7 [internal]


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We are bringing tasty and healthy perch back to Milwaukee
Photo by: Jeff Redmon
We are selling fish, produce, merch, and much more.
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A symbiotic union of aquaculture for raising aquatic animals and hydroponics for growing plants.
Photo by: Jeff Redmon
Raising fish and vegetables in a former factory building in Milwaukee, WI
Photo by: Richard Beauchamp
From an empty factory building into a beautifully vibrant urban farm
Photo by: Jeff Redmon
Using art to inspire others to join the urban farming movement.
Design by: Lindsay Peters, Painting & Photo by: Jeff Redmon
Sweet Water Foundation (SWF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, started at the beginning of 2010 to provide intergenerational, interdisciplinary educational programs in urban agriculture and aquaponics. During its first two years of existence, SWF was incubated by Sweet Water Organics (SWO), a for-profit company dedicated to the commercialization of urban agriculture. SWF managed volunteer operations and hosted training and education programs at the Sweet Water urban farm, while developing programs on a local (Milwaukee and Chicago), regional, national, and international scale. SWO is now closing business due to inadequate finances, and SWF has taken over as the primary operator of the Sweet Water urban farm. SWF's business model utilizes multiple revenue streams, including program fees and contracts, grants, and individual and corporate contributions.
SWF is very active in Milwaukee and Chicago, leveraging countless partnerships to deliver programs, such as:
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Partnering with locals schools to raise plants for food, from seed to table, and integrate the learning into classroom curriculum.
The MYCELIA Project
Connecting schools, colleges and universities, local businesses, and neighborhoods to form resilient communities through urban agriculture.
Sweet Water AQUAPONS
An online, mentorship-based resource to engage lifelong learners in aquaponics, utilizing digital badges as a tool for certification.
The Organic Therapy Project
Partnering with the National Association of Black Veterans and the Center for Veterans Issues to grow food as a tool for enhancing mental, physical, social and emotional health.
The Washington Park Neighborhood Renewal Project
Partnering with ACTS Housing to incorporate indoor and outdoor gardens into the restoration of foreclosed homes in the Washington Park neighborhood of Milwaukee.


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Breast Enlargement California - Breast Augmentation Procedures Santa Barbara
Meet Dr. Lowenstein"
it is vital that as my patient, you are well educated and extremely comfortable in the decision process leading to the achievement of your goals. I consider it an honor to gain your respect, and I look forward to doing the right thing for you."- Dr. Adam D. Lowenstein
Dr. Lowenstein prides himself in his dedication to outstanding patient care. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Dr. Lowenstein began his medical involvement participating in research in pediatric trauma at the Children's National Medical Center. He was first published at the age of 21. Dr. Lowenstein then studied molecular biology at the University of Wisconsin, and subsequently attended the prestigious University of North Carolina School of Medicine where he received his medical degree.
Following eleven years of postgraduate training in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, Dr. Lowenstein spent six years in Denver, Colorado. His experience ranges from aesthetic surgeries of the face, breast, and body, to microvascular reconstruction of severe cancer deformities; from breast reconstruction to cosmetic and functional reconstruction of congenital deformities including the separation of conjoined twins.
In the national forum, Dr. Lowenstein is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and serves on the Board of Directors of that organization. His presentation at the annual ASPS National Meeting is highly regarded and one of the most well attended sessions every year. Dr. Lowenstein is further involved with the American College of Surgeons, as well as local associations of plastic surgery. He feels that giving back to the specialty through sharing of knowledge and experience is one of his most significant responsibilities.
Your should expect your consultation with Dr. Lowenstein to be comfortable, informative, and respectful. The operative experience will follow through with these ideals, and the team approach of his fully licensed and certified office and operative staff will allow you to be confident that you are getting only the highest level of care.
Professional Affiliations: American College of Surgery (FACS)
Professional Affiliations:
American College of Surgery (FACS)
American Society of Plastic Surgery
- Annual Meeting Council (2006-present) - Board of Directors (2006-present) - Convention Policy Committee (2002-2005) - Governance Task Force (2004-present) - Leadership Development Committee (2005-present) - Marketing Committee (2003-2005) - New Membership Committee (2005-present) - Plastic Surgery Caucus (2004-2005) - Scientific Program Committee (YPS representative, 2002-2003) - Scientific Program Committee (2004-present) - Work Force Task Force (2006-present) - Young Plastic Surgeons Committee (2000-present) - Young Plastic Surgeons Committee Chair (2005-present) - Delegate to the Advisory Council to the American College of Surgeons (2004-present) Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical Alumni Association
University of Wisconsin Alumni Association
Certifications: Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners (7/94)Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery (9/99)Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (9/01)
Hospital Affiliations: Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
A Note from Dr. Lowenstein"My goal- in my personal relationships as well as my professional ones- is to do the right thing. This is the cornerstone of every decision that I make. Without the knowledge that I have done so on any given day, I can't sleep at night. After over 11 years of postgraduate training including many years of over 115 hour work weeks, my sleep is very important to me. My reputation in plastic surgery has been built around doing the right thing- from my operative techniques, to training young surgeons, to promoting honest discussion in national forums, I work for excellence in every aspect of my practice. I strive for the best possible outcome in each and every patient.
This outcome may be the result of surgery, or may be the result of the decision to abstain from an invasive procedure. In either case, it is vital that as my patient, you are well educated and extremely comfortable in the decision process leading to the achievement of your goals. I consider it an honor to gain your respect, and I look forward to doing the right thing for you."
- Dr. Adam D. Lowenstein
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Desktop Virtualization Perspectives at Cisco Live 2012
At Cisco Live, I had the good fortune to sit down with Steve Kaplan of Presidio (@ROIdude), and Sreekanth Kannan of VMware, to discuss the current landscape of desktop virtualization as seen through the experiences of our customers, key enabling technologies we're excited about, and some thoughts about what to expect looking forward. Watch the session
Desktop Virtualization Panel with VMware and Presidio at Cisco Live 2012
Clearly our friends had a lot to share, and were excited about the transformation happening in our customers' desktop IT environments. Some highlights from our chat:
Steve shared that he's been seeing implementations now running into the 10's of thousands as customers gain design and operational experience with desktop virtualization. However, some still look at the technology in isolation, vs. as part of a Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering enabled by IT – a mindset that's quickly evolving.
Sree continues to see Win7 migration and BYoD as the leading imperatives for businesses, but increasingly voice and video integration in a seamless manner, with hardphone-equivalent user experience is becoming tablestakes. Unified Workspaces built on Cisco and VMware clearly answer this need.
Steve and the Presidio team are continually encouraging their clients to take a broader view, looking at reasons for why they're exploring VDI, and how it fits in with their overall enterprise desktop and ITaaS strategy. He sees Cisco VXI creating interest in offering an integrated platform that provides virtual desktop, voice and video. And he also sees VMware Horizon App Manager enabling his customers to usher in DaaS much more quickly and effectively.
Sree sees the IT landscape rapidly shifting to provide Applications as a Service through a single application catalog from IT (ex: Horizon), with single-sign-on and a policy framework. This combined with simplified data access / "Data as a Service" (think Octopus), accessible from any device integrated with a Universal Services Broker.
It was a packed week at Cisco Live, so if you missed all the desktop virtualization action there, check out Ravi Balakrishnan's summary / VXI Walkabout
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Although I refuse to make the "I'm going to lose weight" resolution each year, I find myself trying to eat healthier in January. This is probably due to the massive calorie holiday meals I've consumed, and the upcoming bathing suit season looming in the not-so-distant future. I went to a restaurant with friends recently and [...]kale


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Senate Dems hesitant on Obama gun control plan
President Obama's gun-control package was always going to be a tough sell in the Republican-led House -- but the plan is already running into resistance, or at least hesitation, from moderate Democrats in the Senate.
The lukewarm response in the Senate to Obama's highly anticipated anti-gun violence plan portends an uphill climb for the legislation. And it underscores how, as the president's backers prepare to launch a veritable campaign to promote the plan, they will be pressuring members of their own party as much as reluctant Republicans.
No Democrat in the Senate came out against Obama's gun plan. But several appeared to be on the fence or noncommittal, even as the president's allies in the House cheered the package as a long-sought solution to America's gun violence problem.
"We must find a way to balance our Second Amendment rights with the challenges of mental illness, criminal behavior and the safety of our schools and communities," Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said in a statement, noting Louisiana's tradition of hunting, target shooting and gun collecting. She said she would give the proposals "serious consideration."
The president on Wednesday called for a new and stronger assault-weapons ban as well as a 10-round cap on magazines and universal background checks. The last assault-weapons ban expired in 2004 amid questions about its effectiveness and political considerations. The shocking mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., has renewed interest in seeking a stricter crackdown on weapons that do the most damage -- yet more than a decade later, lawmakers remain leery about the perception of infringing on Second Amendment rights.
Many of the Democrats voicing concern are up for re-election in 2014. A total of 20 Democratic seats are up in the next cycle -- 22 when special elections are included.
Among those senators is Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, who has parted with the president before on energy and other issues.
He said he was "pleased" with Obama's call for an increase in mental health services, but said "there is no quick fix when it comes to keeping our families and communities safe."
"We must make smart investments to increase our safety while ensuring American's Second Amendment rights are protected," he said.
Sen. Joe Manchin in West Virginia and Sen. Max Baucus in Montana have also declined to take a position on the president's proposals.
Even Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, who is considered to have a pro-gun rights record, said only that the chamber would "consider" the legislation.
"The tragedy at Sandy Hook was just the latest sad reminder that we are not doing enough to protect our citizens -- especially our children -- from gun violence and a culture of violence, and all options should be on the table moving forward," he said.
House Speaker John Boehner similarly did not take a position on the plan after Obama announced it Wednesday.
One lawmaker to watch is Sen. Al Franken in Minnesota. Considered among the most liberal members of the Senate, Franken nevertheless represents a state with a strong gun-rights culture and one where both parties are well-represented - he is up for re-election in 2014.
His office scrambled on Thursday to clarify an article which suggested he was holding back on endorsing an assault-weapons ban.
In a carefully worded statement, Franken said he's "always supported the Second Amendment rights of Minnesotans to own firearms for collection, protection, and sport. But I also think we need to find a balance between those rights and the safety of our children and our communities."
He noted he co-sponsored legislation to ban large magazines and supports "the principle that we should reinstate a ban on assault weapons."
Franken, though, did not endorse any specific assault weapons ban -- like one being introduced by Senate colleague Dianne Feinstein of California -- and stressed that he would "carefully review any proposal to do that."