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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan 29, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kansas City Southern (KCS) KSU, +1.54% announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM), a Mexican corporation, will redeem all of the $62.8 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.0% Senior Notes Due 2018 (the "Notes") outstanding on February 3, 2014 (the "Redemption Date"). KCSM expects to fund the redemption with a portion of the remaining proceeds from its October 2013 offering of $250.0 million Floating Rate Notes due 2016. The redemption price is 104.000% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed. As February 3, 2014, is an interest payment date there will be no accrued and unpaid interest on the Redemption Date. U.S. Bank National Association is the trustee for the Notes.
Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, Kansas City Southern is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama. Its primary U.S. holding is The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, serving the central and south central U.S. Its international holdings include Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., serving northeastern and central Mexico and the port cities of Lázaro Cárdenas, Tampico and Veracruz, and a 50 percent interest in Panama Canal Railway Company, providing ocean-to-ocean freight and passenger service along the Panama Canal. Kansas City Southern's North American rail holdings and strategic alliances are primary components of a NAFTA Railway system, linking the commercial and industrial centers of the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the securities laws concerning potential future events involving KCS and its subsidiaries, which could materially differ from the events that actually occur.Words such as "projects," "estimates," "forecasts," "believes," "intends," "expects," "anticipates," and similar expressions are intended to identify many of these forward-looking statements.Such forward-looking statements are based upon information currently available to management and management's perception thereof as of the date of this news release.Differences that actually occur could be caused by a number of external factors over which management has little or no control, including: competition and consolidation within the transportation industry; the business environment in industries that produce and use items shipped by rail; loss of the rail concession of KCS' subsidiary, Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V.; the termination of, or failure to renew, agreements with customers, other railroads and third parties; interest rates; access to capital; disruptions to KCS' technology infrastructure, including its computer systems; natural events such as severe weather, hurricanes and floods; market and regulatory responses to climate change; credit risk of customers and counterparties and their failure to meet their financial obligations; legislative and regulatory developments and disputes; rail accidents or other incidents or accidents on KCS' rail network or at KCS' facilities or customer facilities involving the release of hazardous materials, including toxic inhalation hazards; fluctuation in prices or availability of key materials, in particular diesel fuel; dependency on certain key suppliers of core rail equipment; changes in securities and capital markets; loss of key personnel; labor difficulties, including strikes and work stoppages; insufficiency of insurance to cover lost revenue, profits or other damages; acts of terrorism or risk of terrorist activities; war or risk of war; domestic and international economic conditions; political and economic conditions in Mexico and the level of trade between the United States and Mexico; the outcome of claims and litigation involving KCS or its subsidiaries; and other factors affecting the operation of the business.More detailed information about factors that could affect future events may be found in filings by KCS with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including KCS' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (File No. 1-4717) and subsequent reports.Forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as, a guarantee of future performance or results, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times at or by which any such performance or results will be achieved.As a result, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.KCS is not obligated to update any forward-looking statements in this news release to reflect future events or developments.
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text: Bisbee, AZ has been on my radar the minute I discovered The Shady Dell's website. I knew I would enjoy this one of a kind vintage RV park, but had no idea how darling the entire town was. We arrived just before sunset and got greeted by the park manager, full of energy who reminded us of a cartoon character. I am not a big camper and was not expecting much from the amenities department, but boy was I wrong. Our little trailer was equipped with everything we needed. I love how much of it seems untouched and preserved for the full affect. Between old cars, abandon stores, and the coolest locals it's a must see if you're ever in the Southern Arizona area.

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Has Udi's GF buns, they also asked if it was an allergy so they can be extra cautious.
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7031 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
They had no idea what gluten was, had no ingredients for me to view, and it was a huge hassle. I probably won't go back. We did finally have some ice cream, but too much trouble.
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121 E Courtland St, Morton, IL 61550
Love the gluten free buns here. We usually get the mashed potatoes with no gravy and burgers on gluten free buns and have had no problems. Be sure to tell them to mark gluten allergy when ordering.
252 S 400 Center Ln, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Counter Staff A+ for knowledge & helpful. GF bun provided in cellophane, steamed so it was warm, soft & tasty. Very good burger! Did not try fries as they said the oil is filtered, but I am not willing to risk it. They do change gloves & prepare your meat separately.
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405 W Us Hwy 30, Carroll, IA 51401
Staff great. They see us coming and yell back to the kitchen to prepare the gluten free food😆. Gf buns and dedicated fryer for fries.
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Fries have a dedicated fryer. Bun was wrapped in its own plastic and my food was brought in its own bag away from the rest of my family's order.
90 Johnson Boulevard, Columbus, IN 47201
First of all, the staff is very accommodating and caring about the gluten. I am Celiac's and they offered me a gluten free bun and coleslaw as a side. I just ate there and it all looked clean but I'll have to wait and see if they could actually avoid cross-contamination. The burgers are not the world's greatest but definitely saves the day on a road trip! Will hopefully be back.
9113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Food was good service was ok. The workers seemed like they were doing something other than waiting on you
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371 Airport Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Several options and knowledgeable staff. Quick and delicious.
10770 SW Tradition Pkwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34987
They had gluten free buns that came in it's own individual bag and they were delicious! The burgers are gluten free but they have a warning that they are cooked on the same grill as those with regular buns. They have amazing custard and plenty of gluten free options! Their website has a whole section regarding gluten free options. Overall we were very happy to find this place!
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620 W Kemp St, Rhinelander, WI 54501
The gf burgers come out on a separate tray from other food. If you want a gf bun (Udi), it's warmed in the wrapper for you to open and assemble. Fries are gf, but the oil is cleaned with the same filter as the other oil, so they say there is a chance of cc. The times I've been there, the cooks are trained well and very careful.
4800 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
We are new to celiac so asked to talk with the manager. The staff marked our order as allergy, informed us that there was a separate fryer for fries, and the burger would be cooked on a separate part of the grill. The gluten free bun came warmed and packaged with the meat separate and all GF items on a separate ready. It was a successful first outing there and our daughter felt good afterwards.
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15255 Weir Plaza, Omaha, NE 68137
Super friendly for GF ordering, has a seperate menu and the staff is well well well trained! The (guessing) 16 year old cashier that clearly hadn't worked there for long knew exactly which items I could order - gave me the warnings on fries not being gluten free and the obvious things. Then, went on to tell me they flag the order and a manager will bring it out. Solid training (good job store owner!), awesome food, good experience. 100% safe and a total repeat.
2015 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Very knowledgeable, and dedicated to prevent cross contamination.
2302 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Their gluten free buns are awesome! They also checked and their milkshakes are gluten free, which most places add a thicker that has gluten, so I was excited to have a milkshake too!
4700 Farwell St, McFarland, WI 53558
Wisconsin-based fast food chain offers GF buns for burgers. Excellent frozen custard.
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15225 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124
If you ask they have a gluten free bun and can also use a separate fryer for French fries. The front counter person didn't know what I was talking about initially but the manager stepped in quickly and ensured we were taken care of. Great to have a place to take kids. Not ALL Culver's have a separate fryer so you have to ask about that
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3604 University Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761
I've gotten their burgers many times with a GF bun, and I've never gotten sick. Sometimes the buns are a day old.
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4400 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62711
The staff was not knowledgeable at all!
W186 N9581 Bancroft Dr., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Salads and burgers are great. Dedicated fryer but the oil is filtered with same as other fryers so contaminated.
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9113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
The GF buns come wrapped to prevent cross contamination. Unfortunately, the french fries are not fried in a separate fryer but the custard (only certain flavors are GF) is AMAZING!
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9113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Excellent service and food! I got a burger with a gluten free bun, fries and a concrete mixer. The gluten free bun is good and served in an individual sealed package to prevent cross contamination and the fries are made in a dedicated fryer.
2318 Eastern Avenue, Plymouth, WI 53073
My son enjoys coming here for a gluten-free cheeseburger with extra extra pickles and fries from their dedicated gluten-free fryer. He also loves their coolers and raspberry Sundays! I would definitely recommend it, only four stars because it is kind of pricey.
3245 S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Gluten free bun. Have never had an issue.
405 W Us Hwy 30, Carroll, IA 51401
Very careful with making my hamburger. Come on separate tray in sealed bag. Not sure about any of the sides
1600 Midtown Rd, Peru, IL 61354
GF buns for burger!! Just wish they made the fries in a dedicated fryer, they are not safe.
3208 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078
Had a bacon deluxe burger. One of the best GF buns I have ever had. Didn't get any fries for fear of CC. Very nice staff
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807 Cannell Puri Dr, Winnebago, IL 61088
They have a Beef pot roast sandwich on a gluten-free bun. It never hits the grill. No cross-contamination. They also have gluten-free coleslaw and several soup options and salad options. It's the only place I trust.
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1856 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
Gluten Free bun served in a sealed package. Cashier told kitchen it was "food allergy" and burger was brought out in separate container. French fries are fried in their own frier. My daughter is happy!
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124 Grant Way, New Richmond, WI 54017
I love their GF buns, which are individually wrapped and steamed so they are hot and wonderful when you get your food. Always cross contamination when you order at fast food places, but I have never been disappointed!
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15225 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124
The crew at Culver's Apple Valley is always over-the-top careful with my daughters food.
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12808 IL-47, Huntley, IL 60142
Gluten free buns for $1 extra ~ worth every penny!
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641 S Taylor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
They always ask me if it's an allergy or a preference when I ask for a gluten free bun, showing they are aware of gluten allergies. I'm not sure how safe the fries are, or if the shakes are made in the same machine as the malts, but the burger is nice. I do wish the bun didn't come soggy though. I think they have to defrost it quickly but it still could be changed for the better.
8330 W Deer Valley Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382
They have an Udi's Gluten-free bun available.
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92 E Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
This restaurant just opened. I had never been to a Culver's, but saw on their website that they have Udi's buns, so decided to give them a try. You get the heated up bun separate from the filling. They also have a dedicated fryer for the fries. They also have pot roast dinners with GF sides, which I haven't tried yet, but plan to soon.I think I'm in love!!!
124 Grant Way, New Richmond, WI 54017
They are gluten-free buns are to die for! If we're having burgers at home, I will drive through culvers to get their gluten-free buns for myself to use at home. They are individually wrapped so no cross-contamination on the buns.
2111 W 33rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046
They provide a gluten-free bun, but what good is that when the meat is cooked on the same grill as regular bread?
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4890 Thompson Parkway, Johnstown, CO 80534
They keep the bun in plastic to avoid cross contamination. I love the freshness of the beef here. I've eaten here many times and haven't got sick.
800 W Main St, Anoka, MN 55303
The staff was great and the food was as well. The at a glance sheet is Awesome, it shows all the items that are gluten free on one PDF.
1015 Cabela Dr, Mitchell, SD 57301
Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Food was fresh and delicious.
3400 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806
The staff are knowledgeable about coeliac. Had the strawberry fields salad which was very nice.
340 N Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905
They have gluten free buns so I had a cheeseburger but fries after frying are not gluten free. lots of gluten free custard options, love that!
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4036 SW 30th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
A warm Gluten free bun is individually packaged and provided separately to be prepared to avoid any cross-contamination. Staff takes the extra time to let you know what sides are safe. Best place to go for a burger and shake!
525 W Karsch Blvd, Farmington, MO 63640
Udi's GF buns, good chicken and burgers, allergy list easily available near the counter. Yummy ice cream, too!
1204 N 25th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Staff was nicely cued into my GF needs. Great burger! Bun comes sealed and nicely warmed - yum!
1086 W Fond Du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971
Chili and GF buns for burgers. Enjoy the salads, no croutons ask for GF dressing options.
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10301 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928
I love that they give you the bun separately so you are sure it is GF.
7031 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Great place to go for a little fast food. Staff is really friendly and helpful about making things gluten free. Bun comes in a separate package which is great so it doesn't get contaminated! They have a little allergy pamphlet for you to pick up right when you walk in!
1501 West Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Love Culvers. GF buns. . Kids Meals. Custard.
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640 McEvoy St, Mauston, WI 53948
Good place to go for quick burger.
2101 Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland, WI 54806
Burger on GF bun. Great custard options. Just wish fries were an option (common frier so not safe).
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Last week I posted a photo (on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook) and asked "Would you believe me if I told you we made fudge that is actually good for you? Because we did." So I thought I'd share my recipe with you! And since it's Friday, I thought it would be the perfect weekend treat.
OK, so here's the thing. I am the kind of girl who can eat whatever I want, and it doesn't show. Which is a blessing and a curse, because that means I eat anything I want. But I still have had some health problems—like migraines. So I decided to visit a nutritionist to see what foods are triggers for me not feeling well. This has led to some changes in my diet. One major one is sugar. Ahem. So after 2 days, I was going through major withdrawals and needed something to help me out. Well, first we made chocolate syrup (so I could have chocolate milk!). I used this recipe and replaced the sugar with honey. So then we decided to make this fudge that Bob made about a year ago for the first time. But I didn't love that recipe. It was a little too dark for me. So, we decided to throw some peanut butter in to make it a bit more creamy. And while we're still perfecting the recipe, it's pretty dang good the way it is. Not to mention it is actually good for you! And since this is not a health blog, I've linked the ingredients to more information on how they are all healthy foods.
- 3/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla
- Mix all the ingredients into a pan on your stove over medium-low heat.
- Once melted and mixed well, pour it into a pyrex dish over parchment paper on the bottom and sides.
- Place the dish in the fridge (or freezer!) until cool.
- Chop into pieces and enjoy!


text: Join Perez Art Museum and Green Mobility Network in a celebration of bicycling in Miami. Come by bike on the Cinco de Mayo and get into the museum for free. Folks who come by bike for the month of May will get free admission to the museum. GMN will be organizing several rides on May 5, as well as bike valet. Friends from Coconut Grove, the Underline and Plan Z will be there. See you there!


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HIV Map & Statistics
Where in the world is HIV?
Who's hit hardest, and why it matters to us all …
We're All in This Together
HIV, a Worldwide Epidemic
When it comes to HIV, we're all in this together— check out the map to see why. People in every area of the globe are affected. No country is safely beyond HIV's grasp. In the US alone, there are 1.3 million known cases of HIV infection. Think that's a lot? Africa has 31 million. But remember, it's more than just facts and figures. Every number is a person. Think of a loved one: a friend, a parent, a neighbor. Imagine if they had HIV. Now multiply that one person by 65 million.
That is the world.
Without a vaccine, without your help, this number grows bigger every day.
A Global Crisis Hits Home
The World
With more than 65 million people already infected by HIV, AIDS continues to spread and invoke economic and social damage to countries throughout the world. [Jay A. Levy, San Francisco Chronicle, Nov 28, 2005]A young person between the ages of 15 and 24 becomes infected with HIV every 14 seconds, equivalent to about 6,000 new cases every day. [Daily HIV/AIDS Report, Oct 2004]
The U.S.
In the US, there are an estimated 40,000 new HIV infections every year. [World Health Organization]
Monroe County
In Monroe County (including the city of Rochester, NY), almost 60% of new HIV infections are heterosexually transmitted. Approximately 29% of new infections are among women, and approx. 31% are among men who have sex with men. 70% of the women reporting with new HIV infections in this area are African American or Hispanic. While it is true there are many more persons who may have the virus but have not yet been tested for HIV, it is estimated there are more than 3,000 persons currently in treatment for HIV disease in this area. [Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS, Inc., 2004]


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The National Activity Index from the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank improved from -0.34 in June to -0.13 in July. While the composite figure was higher, it has also been negative for five consecutive months. This was also true for the three-month moving average, which was -0.21 in July. This suggests that the U.S. economy remains below its historical trend, with sluggish growth and uncertainty weighing heavily on the market. While there were increases in some categories – such as consumer spending and housing – they continue to be a drag on the overall index.
Manufacturing, on the other hand, was one of the areas where the improvement in production led to a positive contribution to the index. The 0.6 percent increase in industrial production, which was announced last week, helped to add 0.12 percentage points to the index in July, up from +0.01 in June. We saw a similar conclusion with the Conference Board's Coincident Economic Index, which measures current activity. (Falling new orders helped to dampen growth in its Leading Economic Index, which is more widely-cited.)
Overall, this data suggests that the national economy remains weak, even with some modest improvements in some sectors. Manufacturers continue to expand, but there is also a level of uncertainty there regarding the future direction of the economy. The National Activity Index does not suggest that a recession is possible (yet), as the three-month moving average is still above the -0.70 threshold. However, it does indicate that there remain some significant headwinds that are dampening overall growth.
Chad Moutray is chief economist, National Association of Manufacturers.
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list of brownie cameras
- Brownie Flash 20
Brownie Flash 20
Type: Solid body eyelevel rollfilm
Introduced: Apr 1959
Discontinued: Oct 1962
Film size: 620
Picture size: 2 1/4 X 2 1/4"
Manufactured: US, assembled in UK 1960-1961
Lens: Meniscus f/11 3 apertures
Shutter: Single speed
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Original price: $14.00
The Brownie Flash 20 Camera has a moulded blue plastic body featuring a direct vision optical viewfinder and a built-in flashgun for capless flashbulbs.
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This fun camera offers more control than many "point and shoot" Brownie cameras. It offers 3 aperture settings for different lighting conditions, a simple focusing ring, and an effective built-in flash...but don't touch the bulbs until they cool! With a big 6cm X 6cm image produced, these could be contact printed or enlarged quite abit with excellent results.
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I have an ASP page which displays a recordset - each record in the rs has a dynamically named checkbox (ie. <%="InvoiceRun_" & rs.RecordID%>. It all works fine, except I have a little JS function that used to check all my checkboxes, back when my checkboxes were statically named:
function checkall(formname,checkname,thestate){
var el_collection=eval("document.forms."+formname+"."+checkname)
for (c=0;c<el_collection.length;c++)
I used to call this function like so:
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What I'd like to know is whether anyone has any clue how to get it to check all the boxes now that they're not all called "InvoiceRun". They all still START with "InvoiceRun", but end in the recordID. Some kind of wildcard would be good, only my javascript doesn't run to that....


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What a year it's been! To celebrate Prince George's first birthday Tuesday, Prince William and Kate Middleton issued a statement to express their gratitude. "We would like to take this opportunity on George's first birthday to thank everyone over the last year, wherever we have met them, both at home and overseas, for their warm and generous good wishes to George and our family," the royal duo said.
In the days leading up to the mini-milestone, a trio of photographs were released showing Prince George visiting the "Sensational Butterflies" exhibition at the Natural History Museum with the 32-year-old Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Middleton, as it happens, is Patron of the Natural History Museum.
One year ago today, Prince George was born at 4:24 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. He is third in line to the throne, behind his father, Prince William, and his grandfather, Prince Charles.
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Three months after his birth, Prince George was christened at The Chapel Royal in St. James' Palace by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby. In keeping with royal tradition, Prince George wore a hand-made replica of the royal christening robe, made by Angela Kelly, dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II. The Lily Font and water from the River Jordan were also used during the baptism.
Prince George accompanied his parents on their three-week tour of New Zealand and Australia in April.
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Though he's the most famous baby in the world, the Cambridges hope to give Prince George a "normal upbringing." According to royal watcher Katie Nicholl, "They take George to playdates at the homes of friends, among them Kate's old Marlborough friend Alice St. John Webster, who has a baby several months older than George," she wrote in Vanity Fair. "His parents have deliberately chosen to keep him out of the limelight," she added. "William especially wants to protect his son from the media, which he has had to deal with from an early age. There will be occasional official photographs to mark milestones...but the rest of the time George will be left to enjoy a happy childhood away from the media glare."


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Which is Best – V-Type Auto Engines?
Have you ever before questioned how come the planet's greatest supercars no longer choose inline motors? Passed are the old days belonging to the flat and straight-six; of course, there's a reason why nearly all of the very most ultra powerful autos around the world currently make use of the V-type powerplant. The construction decreases length, height, and also weight as contrasted to the comparable inline model, indicating you could find a hell of a lot more clout in the equivalent area– very important when you're designing a high-end automobile when the price sticker in pounds sterling usually matches (instead surpasses) its own bhp.
Contemporary V-type power plants are generally noticed in high-performance sports vehicles and even high-end saloons– and, obviously, F1 autos– however, having a few unique differences, precisely how do you recognize which is best?
The original V-type engine was actually created by Daimler around 1889. The two-cylinder vee-twin, developed by Wilhelm Maybach, and was routinely employed in motorcycles. By the very early 1900s, V-type power plants having even more cylinders were being created– initially intended for marine races, and next in favor of automobiles.
Wilhelm Maybach was an early German engine designer and industrialist. During the 1890s he was hailed in France, then the world centre for car production, as the "King of constructors". Wikipedia
Here's a bit of analysis of the high-powered V-types, their strengths, as well as shortcomings.
The commanding V12 is employed pretty much solely in pricey sports and luxurious autos due to its much more refined, smoother performance. The V12's overall size can make it pricey to utilize in powerful vehicles as its weight will need to be balanced out using high priced items like carbon fibre. Found out in McLaren, Pagani's, as well as Aston Martins.
The V10 revs greater than the V8 yet provides a much more rapid engine reaction than the V12
having a little rolling motion, that needs to be counteracted with balance shifts. The V10 design is inherently out of balance. Seen in Audis, Lamborghinis, as well as Porsches.
A souped up V8 motor gives an increase of energy to compete with some other V-type power plants yet it's reduced in overall length for saving on space. the V8 might be a bit more pricey and time-consuming to manufacture thanks to greater amounts of moving components.
Seen in Ferraris, Mercedes, and also Bentleys.
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Stress seems to always manage to find us, no matter how much we try to avoid it. It settles in bit by bit until one day we feel like the weight of the world has been placed squarely on our shoulders. This type of stress is not uncommon for those in the nursing profession or any other healthcare career. Typically, nurses are too busy during their shifts to identify and mitigate situations or habits that might be contributing to feeling stressed or burned out. At home, life is just as busy, but in different ways. Unfortunately, it's way too easy to sacrifice sleep, healthy eating habits and self-care when family and home responsibilities await us as soon as we get home from work.
One of the best things nurses can to do to cope in stressful environments is to know how to recognize the warning signs of stress and learn the best way that they can cope with them.
Here are some common emotional, behavioral and cognitive warning signs of stress that nurses particularly need to pay attention to:
- Turning to alcohol, drugs or other risky behaviors to relax
- Repeatedly thinking about a traumatic or stressful on-the-job (or off-the-job) situation
- Feeling withdrawn or numb
- Finding it increasing difficult to concentrate
- Experiencing intense irritability
- Creating ways to keep busy/distracted in order to avoid thinking about work
Here are some popular stress-dissolving strategies and techniques nurses can use to alleviate stress.
- Relax. OK, this sounds obvious, but it deserves attention. Dressing comfortably, walking or meditating during breaks and building a strong support system are all helpful in creating a more relaxed work environment. Exercising, taking an actual day off, staying active with yoga, walking or another form of meditative exercise, and practicing holistic techniques such as massage, aromatherapy, yoga and meditation can help keep stress at bay.
- Adopt a healthy diet plan. This includes eating a hearty meal prior to your shift, avoiding processed foods and too much sugar, and keeping energized during your shift with healthy, protein-filled snacks like protein bars and fruit, and drinking plenty of water.
- Use breathing techniques to reduce stress symptoms. Breathing slowly and deeply is a rhythmic activity that releases endorphins, resulting in an almost instant calming effect. Walking and laughing are two other rhythmic activities that can produce the same result.
- Seek out a diversion. One reason stress is so common with nurses is that so many things are happening at once, as if there were dozens of tabs or windows open on the computer that all needed attention immediately. By shutting the "noise" out (while on a break, of course) and taking a walk, listening to music or reading the newspaper, nurses can hit their mental "reset" button and return to work with a better perspective.
- Select a positive thinking co-worker to talk with. Stay away from as much unnecessary negativity as possible, especially co-workers who thrive on gossiping, criticizing or complaining.
Perhaps one of the most important things nurses can do to avoid stress is to approach work one day at a time and make every effort to appreciate the good things about their career. Sometimes all it takes is a simple step back to reflect on why we felt called to this profession and to find gratitude in the smaller, more meaningful moments of the work day.
Tyana Daley is a writer for University Alliance, a division of Bisk Education Inc. She writes about career related topics in the nursing industry such as, career advancement through online RN to BSN programs.


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Dads is not the worst new show of the fall 2013 season! Go ahead and take a victory lap, Seth MacFarlane and the rest of the creative team, specifically co-creators Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild—you may've birthed the most despised new show of the year according to my unofficial survey of television critics' tweets, TCA stories, and general sourness over the idea of Dads—but it's not the worst (more on that in the notes section, below). Give yourself the day off, you deserve it.
However, Dads is morally absent, contains some of the laziest humor I've seen on TV in years, stains the resumés of several talented people, and just flat-out forgets to be funny. Seth Green and Giovanni Ribisi, two actors who have both achieved critical success over the course of their careers, play cool young dudes Eli and Warner, respectively, and they're held prisoner by the promise of a paycheck and humor that would make laughing gas cry. They play a pair of on-the-up video-game developers who don't really care for their dads, but then their dads move in with them! (The dads are played by Martin Mull and Peter Reigert in embarrassing roles that will probably inspire the AARP to revoke their memberships for the unfair portrayal of old people.) That's basically the premise, and yep, it stinks.
You could easily make it through the entire half-hour without laughing once, as I did, but is that really such a surprise when the attempted zingers involve Eli's maid thinking his dad looks like Eric Stoltz's radically deformed character from Mask? Or Mull's character Crawford defending his use of Warner's social security number because, "If I used mine, the IRS would be all over this place like flies on ham"? Or Crawford and Eli making their Asian female coworker (Brenda Song) dress up like a sexy Asian schoolgirl and giggle like a tease to impress Asian businessmen? Or Crawford thinking a new boxing video game is called Punch the Puerto Rican? Or Crawford reminiscing about the time he blew a business meeting because he mispronounced "Shi'ite"? Or both of the tightwad dads fighting to not pay a lunch bill for an excruciatingly long time but not quite long enough for you to find a sharp object that you can use to end the torture? Or Reigert's David saying that the hour from three to four is his "go time" in reference to when he defecates? Or the running gag that David, who otherwise spends the entire first episode acting like a lost curmudgeon from Grumpy Old Men, for some reason greets people with a gentle kiss on the mouth? I would go on, but I'm one memory recall of a Dads "joke" away from Dads-related PTSD.
But I'll defend Dads for one minute and say that I didn't find it nearly as offensive as lots of early reviews made it out to be. Instead, the racist jokes are just pitiful, like a lonely bigot boy lashing out because no one will play with him. The pilot undeniably targeted Asian people, or "Orientals," as Crawford said, but the gags were so sad because all the humor did was make picking on Asians seem incredibly lame. The episode's grand finale was a flurry of small Asian penis jokes after Song's Veronica received a dicture from the Asian businessmen's translator (her sexy schoolgirl outfit was a big hit), and it was probably the closest Dads got to being offensive. But really, it was just depressing. (Disclaimer: I'm part Asian. There, the truth is out.)
MacFarlane's frat-fart humor can work sometimes, particularly when it comes out of the mouth of a porky cartoon character or an animated dog. But when real flesh-and-blood human actors spit out the same words, the veil of anonymity is lifted and all that's left is the core hate that's disguised by brightly colored drawings in Family Guy et al. Yes, giving a cartoon a pass on controversial humor is contradictory, but I'm sure there's some science out there that proves cartoon characters and cute things can get away with murder and we're all okay with it. Put it this way: When a fluffy puppy poops on the carpet, it's kind of cute. When I drop a huge steaming whopper on the rug, all of a sudden I'm a revolting barbarian. Dads is kinda like me doing that.
But what was shocking about the pilot was just how little effort went into it, and how oblivious the people who made Dads or who approved Dads were to allow any minute of it to reach the air where the public could see it. Fox obviously has a special relationship with MacFarlane, so this must have been the product of a throw-in on a larger deal, and it might get a longer leash than it would've if it came from an unknown producer. Why? Because life is not fair, we all know that. Dads is bad, and we all know that, too. The bottom line is that comedies should make you happy, but Dads is just depressing.
– Are we supposed to be mad at Brenda Song, an Asian-American, for being part of this? Are we supposed to be sad? Or do we say "Whatever, it's just Hollywood"?
– For those of you who are wondering which new series earns the title of worst of the fall season now that I've told you it isn't Dads, here's a hint.
– Dads Episode 2 is not much better; it involves lots of pot brownies.
– Okay, which one of you internet heroes is going to post of copy of the pilot with the laugh track stripped?
What'd you think of the pilot? Was it everything you hoped or feared it would be?


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Some of those hands belong to kids who are members of the Ketchikan Boys and Girls Club, otherwise known as The Warehouse.
Tony Azure, unit manager for The Warehouse Boys and Girls Club, received a call in the middle of January to see if they were interested in helping in some way with the tsunami crisis.
"We were kind of left out of the loop," Azure said, "so we only had a few weeks to get everything done and turned in by the 28th of January."
He turned the project over to one of his staff members, Amy LaSage, who heads the Keystone Club at The Warehouse, which organizes community and club services. They rolled up their sleeves and made donation jars to put around the local businesses. During their project, La Sage talked with them about how the tsunami affected the victims, as well as how a tsunami would affect Ketchikan if one were to hit southeast.
"They were curious because they had been talking about the tsunami in the schools," LaSage said.
She added that the kids learned about the importance of helping others and they even donated some of their own money.
"I was feeling happy to save money for kids," said 9-year-old Shyanne Cooper, who comes to The Warehouse every day after school.
"I'd like to do it again," she added, "I had lots of fun and I was happy to do it because I like art."
The elaborately decorated art room is hot spot for a lot of the kids at The Warehouse. There they can let their imaginations run free with different projects. The Warehouse also caters to those who aren't into art as much as the next kid.
"I'm a pool freak!" admits 8-year-old Paul Bermudez Jr. who also comes to The Warehouse every day after school. He hangs out around the pool table the most he said, but when the kids were making the donation jars, he was one of the first ones to jump into creative mode in the art room.
"It felt good to be able to help the kids that were affected by the tsunami," Bermudez said. "It made me happy."
In the short time they had to come up with an idea to help, create the jars, put them around town at local businesses, then gather up all monies that were donated, they were able to collect over one hundred dollars to send to the victims, and not just any victim, but to the children who were affected.
"It's kids helping kids" Azure said.
The Tsunami Relief Effort through the Boys and Girls Club is a nationwide fundraising effort to provide relief for the kids who were affected by the tsunami. The kids not only did what they could to help the children victims of the tsunami, they have also helped in other ways, such as Operation Christmas in December of last year.
The Warehouse kids, in collaboration with the Ketchikan Indian Community, collected gifts that were donated by local businesses in Ketchikan in order to give them to disadvantaged children for Christmas. And recently, they made valentines cards and brought them to the residents of the Pioneer's Home.
"The kids are learning to work as a team with caring adults," Azure said.
He said he believes that is key in helping them reach their mission: To inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Another way they do this is through the programs they offer such as Power Hour for homework help; Smart Moves, a drug prevention and education program; and the Keystone Club, as well as other programs with more in the making.
The staff at The Warehouse Boys and Girls Club receives a lot of training, Azure said. Such as Project Lead, a suicide prevention program that teaches the staff to recognize signs of at-risk kids and what to do about it. As well as teaching kids the importance of helping others, like they did with the Tsunami Relief Effort.
"When the tsunami happened everybody was caught off guard," LaSage said. "We talked about different fundraising ideas in order to set up an emergency fund."
This way, rather than waiting until disaster strikes, the emergency fund will be there already. The kids will be working on different fundraisers throughout the year saving up the money in the fund.
"Then when an emergency comes up," LaSage explained, "the money is there and the kids can decide where to donate the money to."
In this way, these young hands will continue to help those in need.
For more information on ways you can help The Warehouse Boys and Girls Club, contact Tony Azure at (907) 247-4256.


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Saturday, October 6, 2018 | 10am – 5pm
Benefit Street (between Waterman and Hopkins streets)
Providence, RI
RISD Craft, our annual juried sale, features handmade fine art and design work by more than 85 alumni and 25 current students. The work on view speaks to the quality, attention to detail and mastery of craftsmanship students and alumni hone at RISD and bring to their own practices in a wide variety of media.
Viewers have an opportunity to engage with makers while finding unique gifts and one-of-a-kind items at this outdoor sale, which runs for one day only – during RISD Weekend, our annual alumni reunion and parents' weekend. While checking out the exemplary craftsmanship on Providence's historic Benefit Street, be sure to cast your vote for your favorite artist to make them eligible for the People's Choice Award and a cash prize.
In 2017, Ahrong Kim MFA 13 CR was chosen as the Emerging Artist Award winner, while Kate Zelenka 09 AP of Noepe Design took home the People's Choice Award.
RISD Craft is free and open to the public, and takes place rain or shine (under a street tent if the forecast warrants it).
Traveling to the show? See our FAQ below for information about visiting RISD Craft, or visit risdweekend.com for ideas on hotels and dining options.
Eager to show your own work? Check out our PARTICIPATE page for information about applying to future RISD Craft exhibitions.
When and where does RISD Craft take place?
The show runs from 10am – 5pm on Saturday, October 6, on historic Benefit Street – between Waterman and Hopkins streets – in Providence, RI. It coincides with RISD Weekend parents' and reunion weekend, which draws large crowds of visitors to campus for a full schedule of special events.
Where can visitors park?
There are no designated parking lots for people visiting RISD Craft but you should be able to find on-street parking along Benefit Street north or south of the exhibition and on side streets in the College Hill neighborhood. Paid parking is available in the MetroPark lot on the corner of North Main and Steeple streets.
How many artists participate in RISD Craft?
Each year there are 82 alumni booths, and approximately 25 student booths. Student booths are often shared between artists, and they are chosen for participation by lottery, not a jury.
Who juries the show?
The panel is comprised of RISD faculty and alumni – all working artists and designers – and rotates annually. Jurors remain anonymous to ensure impartiality.
What kinds of prizes are given at RISD Craft?
The People's Choice Award is based on votes cast by visitors to the show. Our panel of jurors also selects an individual who graduated within the last 10 years for the Emerging Artist Award. Awards include automatic acceptance to next year's show if the winner chooses to participate.
Find more information and details about taking part in the show on our PARTICIPATE page.


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In 2009, when the clouds were just emerging on the horizon of higher education, I drafted a windy document which can be found here: [2]
A new chapter brings some fresh air to senior higher education leaders, CIOs and their staff struggling with how to manage cloud computing now that the storm is upon us.
This chapter: Institutional Strategies, focuses on three iterative processes as a way to get some control over the multitudinous issues that cloud computing raises. The first is within an IT organization, the second is informed by stakeholders who represent institutional missions, and the third is how the CIO might represent cloud computing at the senior table.
This document begins here, [3] and is four HTML pages under that heading all found on the left side navigation bar.
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The Wii series is a video game franchise by Nintendo exclusively for the Wii console. The Wii are among Nintendo's most successful franchises ever, and contain the best selling videogame of all time: Wii Sports, and games that are at the top of the sales charts such as Wii Play and Wii Fit. Each game released within the series is sure to be a hit.
All of the Wii series of games involve choosing a Mii as your character, and the design of these games are pretty straightforward. They usually contain activities where anyone can simply join in and play.
List of games
- Wii Sports - Came bundled with the console in all territories excluding Japan. (2006)
- Wii Play - Came bundled with a Wii Remote. (2006)
- Wii Fit - Came bundled with a Wii Balance Board. (2007)
- Wii Chess - Never released in North America. (2008)
- Wii Music - Allows you to play over sixty different instruments. (2008)
- Wii Sports Resort - A sequel to Wii Sports. (2009)
- Wii Fit Plus - A sequel to Wii Fit. (2009)
- Wii Party - A party game, spin off of the Mario Party series. (2010)
- Wii Play Motion - A sequel to Wii Play. (2011)
- Nintendo Land - Described by Nintendo as a "virtual theme park", Mii characters are used to participate in 12 "Attractions" based off of other Nintendo franchises. It is intended to be the equavilant of Wii Sports to Wii U. (2012)
- Wii Party U - A sequel to Wii Party, and the first official game in the series for Wii U. (2013)
- Wii Fit U - The third Wii Fit game, and the first for Wii U. Introduced the Fit Meter accesory and Gym Communities. (2013)
- Wii Sports Club - third Wii Sports game, essentially a HD remake of Wii Sports with online sports and Wii MotionPlus.
- Wii Karaoke U


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Winter king derby
registration open
For anglers itching to get out on the water, registration for the Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament is under way.
The March 24 tournament includes a full day of fishing, a pre-tournament party, more than $100,000 in cash and prizes, boat side bets and an awards banquet. This year's tournament will be filmed by Zonk Productions for the TV series "North to Alaska," hosted by former NFL great Larry Csonka.
To register, contact the Homer Chamber of Commerce by calling (907) 235-7740 or visit the Web site at www. homeralaska.org. The entry fee is $100. Anglers wishing to find a spot on a charter boat should contact the chamber for availability.
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Forbes India – In the Old Days You Could Buy Talent with Money
Manager Magazin – Potential is what counts
Fortune – How to Keep Search Firms from Poaching Your Best Talent
Börsen Zeitung — Banks and the Transformation Process: Creating Space for Constant Change
New York City has a new law (Intro. 1253) that went into effect this month, preventing employers and talent advisors from seeking salary information from prospective employees (unless voluntarily provided or subject to public disclosure by law).
New York City has become the latest in the list of cities and states that are implementing new policies directly aimed at leveling the playing field, making it illegal for companies and organizations recruiting on behalf of a company to ask for the salary history of job candidates.
Given the growing danger of being left behind and commoditized by advancing technology, we asked ten senior leaders in Construction, Agriculture and Mining Equipment how their strategies are adapting. Titles of those we interviewed include President and CEO, General Manager, President of Agricultural Solutions, Chief Information Officer, Chief Digital Officer, and Digital Transformation Officer.
In my work in executive search, it is blessedly rare these days for discussions about leadership or board succession NOT to include the topic of diversity. The frequency and comfort level many corporate leaders now have discussing diversity is something to celebrate in and of itself.
Egon Zehnder's Istanbul office recently convened a group of Turkey-based HR leaders from various sectors for a series of breakfast discussions focused on the importance of team building. Accompanied by the Office Leader Murat Yesildere's presentation on "Building Highly Effective Leadership Teams", the participants were very forthcoming creating an open dialogue where they shared their experiences and perspectives on team effectiveness.
As private equity firms look to maximize value from their investments, it is critical to ensure that portfolio company management teams have the right capabilities to execute against their investment theses. Though in many cases the underlying premise will lie in backing an existing management team, it is increasingly common for private equity firms to bring in a new CFO early in the lifespan of an investment.
Before a company acquires an expensive new piece of capital equipment, the board will vigorously scrutinize assumptions, payback times and contribution to enterprise value – assigning a net present value. What if this expensive new piece of equipment is the CEO?
Proxy season, with its voting on director slates, shines a bright light on board composition—an aspect of governance that has come under increasing scrutiny from investors, directors and other observers. But the slate is only the end result of a director succession process that has become more and more complex and competitive.
China's digital titans have already revolutionized online retail. Now they are reinventing traditional, offline retail—with huge implications for all.
The product manager's ability to translate the vision and craftsmanship of software engineering into a compelling and engaging solution and experience is essential for a successful digital agenda.
In today's environment, boards are expected to fulfill their traditional oversight and compliance role and also add value through strategic insight and guidance.
Board members today must grapple with increasingly complex matters of strategy and risk. In response, many companies are rethinking board meetings to enhance alignment, energize the board and elevate its performance.
Technology is transforming the industrial sector, bringing dramatic change in everything from time to market to customization. Realizing these benefits, however, requires organizations to undergo transformational change. But who, exactly, is going to make that change happen?
Recently, I outlined the current talent crisis in the chemical industry, in which pipeline and succession challenges have hit just as the industry undergoes its most dramatic set of changes in a generation. There is no single path out of this dilemma, but the first step is to parse the ways in which the industry has become more complex.
The mining industry is still reeling from the withdrawal of a China-induced 'supercycle', as the Chinese economy transitions from an investment-driven model to consumer-led growth.
Most CEOs and boards name succession, both for the CEO and for business unit leaders, as their biggest strategic challenge. While this leadership challenge exists for every industry, it is particularly acute in the consumer sector, where many of the successive waves of disruption first hit.
Across industries, China CEOs are driving bold digital strategies. But they face tough challenges in finding the right talent and unlocking innovation in their organizations.
Amoco, Anheuser-Busch, Chrysler, Motorola, Wrigley. Great Midwestern companies that failed to adapt to global competition and ended up being acquired. Many others have suffered the same fate or declared bankruptcy, and now the ongoing disruption from globalization and technological change is putting our legacy companies under further pressure.
What's holding many of today's best executives back from true success? It's likely not skills or competencies, both of which have often been honed through years of development through ever-more challenging roles.
A series of questions springs to mind when I am asked about the ideal job. What drives me? What am I passionate about? How can I do something meaningful?
Egon Zehnder's International Executive Panel finds that increasingly disruptive, unpredictable business environments make past performance an unreliable predictor of executives' future success.
Egon Zehnder CEO Rajeev Vasudeva recently hosted a dinner for board members, CEOs and chief human resources officers whose operations in China and India give them a strong interest in developing local leaders in these emerging markets. The lively discussion generated the following observations.
Growth is the Holy Grail of corporate strategy. Not only do high-growth companies deliver significantly greater shareholder returns than the average, they are also five times more likely to survive as independent entities than their low-growth counterparts.
For businesses in every sector, Africa offers exciting prospects. Aggregate annual growth exceeds 6%, amongst the highest of any region, with the continent's collective GDP forecast at $2.6 trillion by 2020. Africa is blessed with abundant natural resources and is seeing tremendous investment in oil and gas, mining and agriculture.
Family owned and promoter run organizations are often the best custodians of long term value creation in India. Yet, many of these organizations have had a mixed record in attracting and retaining high quality professional talent from the outside.
Egon Zehnder organized a roundtable discussion on 21 March 2014 in Chennai, India, with senior HR leaders across industries to discuss the leadership-related challenges faced by the companies in Chennai.
In the cover article of the June 2014 Harvard Business Review, Claudio Fernández-Aráoz argues that potential—even more than skill and experience—must be the deciding factor as companies recruit and promote executives in a fast-changing, talent-scarce world.
While companies have addressed leadership development (the "make") and talent acquisition (the "buy") to varying degrees of success, their efforts are often piecemeal in nature.
Over the past year Egon Zehnder has conducted an extensive research project involving direct interviews with more than 25 CEOs of major airlines around the world, and with leading industry thinkers. Our findings speak to a new competitive landscape.


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Monday, October 22, 2007
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- Adam S. Miller said...
- God's first words to Abram (Gen 12.1) command him to leave his family and homeland
- textually, God speaks to Abram out of the void of his father's death (Gen 12.1); does this insertion of God into the line imply a break with patriarchy? if so, what are its effects?
- the patriarchal lineage (through Terah) appears to already be sputtering and disrupted before God's command comes (Gen 11.26, 28, 31)
- Adam S. Miller said...
- In addressing the role of family, the centrality of Abraham's relation to Lot must be taken into account. (Gen. 13)
- Does Lot function as a placeholder for the patriarchal order that God interrupted by commanding Abraham to leave home, family, country? Does Melchizedek – without father or mother – embody the divinely non-patriarchal order? The first priest in the Genesis being the first person without any lineage? (Gen. 13-14)
- Abraham's family commitments (i.e., to Lot) plunge him into politics and warfare, though on the basis of such a commitment his political actions are marked by an excessive generosity. (Gen. 14)
- Does Lot have a choice to not settle outside the promised land? It appears that the land cannot support both Lot and Abraham. (Gen. 13)
- Adam S. Miller said...
Genesis 17
- fecundity: binding our concrete natural inclinations to infinite possibility?
- Adam S. Miller said...
Genesis 18
- Abraham's relation to God is very different from Sarai's; there is no evidence of a "joint" relationship
- Adam S. Miller said...
Genesis 19
- What does the text's general antipathy to the urban tell us about the politics?
- Lot's hospitality ends in the following chapters in incest: the mark of a complete dissolution of social structure
- What should we make of the JST's overturning of Lot's offer of his daughters to the mob?
- Adam S. Miller said...
Genesis 20-21
- why doesn't Abraham's story end here with the birth of Isaac? many rhetorical figures indicate that the story has cycled through to its conclusion; can we proceed to the next generation only by enacting a kind of traumatic cut/break/fall? this is to ask: how does the eternal round of creation work? how do we understand the parallels between the "generations of the heavens and the earth" and the "generations of men"?
- Gen 21, the birth of the covenant child is the expulsion of the child of the handmaiden (we need to read these events as belonging together)
- covenant and promise do not appear to be the same: Isaac receives a covenant, Ishmael a promise; promise = I will bless you? covenant = I will bless you so that you may become a blessing to others?
- Adam S. Miller said...
Genesis 22
- the chapter narrates a "double" slaughter in which God requires Abraham to relinquish both his sons
- this recognition of a double sacrifice highlights the human costs of an unconditional fidelity? Abraham must sacrifice not only Isaac, but his relationships with Ishmael and Sarah as well? he must willingly sacrifice these relationships for the sake of God's promises about these relationships?
- Abraham's two sons: two ways of constructing community, Ishmael as the willful construction of family/community, Isaac as the kenotic construction of family/community
- Adam S. Miller said...
Genesis 22/23
- it is Sarah's death that finally leads to Abraham's acquisition of a portion of the promised land; is this an additional trial? Abraham has to buy even the smallest plot of the promised land because none has been given to him, even for Sarah's burial? is it a degradation of the covenant, a devolution into banal bargaining for the land? does Abraham have reason to want to "economize" Sarah's death?
- is Sarah's narratively contiguous death related to the akedah? even caused by it?
- typology requires us to turn our hearts to our fathers (the past type) and toward our children (the future antitype)? it binds generations together by abridging time?
- Adam S. Miller said...
Abraham 1
- the deep connection between records + priesthood + family
- connection between the Word and priesthood and family: sealing is authorized giving of one's Word
- is priesthood a way of "acting out" a typological relation?
- the opening verses set "my fathers" (the particular) over against "the fathers" (the universal) from whom the priesthood comes
- Adam S. Miller said...
Abraham 2
- the image of Abraham pleading with God to have mercy on his father
- the problem of grace in the book of Abraham: perhaps the issue shifts in this book from receiving grace to giving grace? from receiving blessing to becoming a blessing? (e.g., 2.11)
- grace is received as grace only to the extent that it is given away graciously?
- this is the problem of the blessing of posterity: the relation of a parent to a child is the giving of a grace (life itself) that cannot be earned and, in the end, only related to by giving that unearnable grace to one's own children
- the gospel: an attempt to work through the tangled complexities of the grace given to us by parents/Parents by taking up this grace as something that we ourselves give; sin is refusing or economizing this grace
- Terah tries to economize this grace by calling in Abraham's debt when he tries to sacrifice him; Abraham marks no debts, pleads for his father's life and wants to endlessly give this gift of life to his posterity?
- Adam S. Miller said...
Abraham 3
- God appears to be described as experiencing time; time of a different "order," but time nonetheless
- is God's "other" time a different way of "relating" to time?
- does vs. 14 indicate we should read the entire discussion of astronomy as really a discussion about children and posterity?
- vs. 16 provides a fascinating formulation of infinity (for any two orderable things, there will be a third higher thing . . .): does this found a Mormon ontology on multiplicity/infinity rather than on unity or duality? does this formulation say: everything is one or many but there is no such thing as a dualism because two implies infinity? does our Mormon materialism demand a choice in favor of infinity?
- though intelligences are hierarchically orderable, ALL are co-eternal
- "to be chosen before we were born": the immemorial, the always already of things having started without us, preceding as a non-recoverable pre-history
- the immemorial dimension of our own histories: our co-eternality? our definitive lack of any identifiable or recoverable point of origin?
- our immemoriality: the problem of our relation to our parents/Parents (or lack thereof!)
- a non-libertarian reading of our co-eternality: our "having always already existed" does not mark the epicenter of our irreducible freedom and autonomy, rather it means that there is NO beginning to which we could appeal as the auto-foundation of our liberty
- it may be worth noting that the moment the story gets ethically complicated (Ab. 2) the story shifts scale from the personal to the cosmological
- stars are used metaphorically in Genesis, but metonymically in Ab. 3 (Kolob metonymically stands in for God as a scepter for a king)
- Adam S. Miller said...
Abraham 4
- it is important to Abraham's account that creation is a corporate venture
- here the creation of the covenant community echoes (and is intertwined with) the creation of the world
- establishing the covenant community entails, each time, a creation of a "new" world?
- vs. 27, the empathic plurality of the gods gives greater weight to the introduction of sexual difference in that male/female are, together, in the image of the gods?
- Adam S. Miller said...
Abraham 5
- the emphasis on the Gods counseling
- vs. 3, the curious use of the word "decisions"; generally decisions are only required when a way forward is not obvious or when the material situation does immediately appear suitable – is this why it's necessary to constantly counsel? to get everyone's consent in the ongoing (and not predetermined?) process?


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QUICK START aka "Ready, Fire… Aim!"
- Ease into your new Exercise Routine to get familiar with the moves
- To Start your workout program you need:
- Lab Top or DVD Player, electricity (ha obvious right!?!)
- Resistance (dumbbells or Bands)
- Enjoy space to jump around (push up/ jumping jacks are how I measure- if you can do these you have enough room!)
- Water and Towel
- Supplements (E&E, R&R, Shakeology and others if you desire)
- Scheduling Workouts: Try to be consistent with the time and place you workout, HABIT IS VERY HELPFUL!
- IMPORTANT: Take it easy with a New Program. For at least the first week (maybe even two), you should leave some effort behind until you understand the moves and what your body can handle! You will get too sore to work out everyday if you don't introduce new program to your body GRADUALLY!
- Take "before"/ "GOODBYE" photo: Yes, take these photos and save them for yourself- you never want to look like this again right?- This is where you started! Make note of day "1" and track progress
- Push "Play": Do your routine and you're done for the day! You're on your way to a body transformation you won't believe.
- Log On… Studies show that you can lose up to three times more weight with online support.
That is it! You are ready for your journey =) If you stick to this you will see dramatic results! AND I am here every second of the way!!


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I hope everyone had a wonderful three day weekend. I read in a Google Alert that Mexico, particularly Baja and San Felipe had very high occupancy percentages which means local restaurants and shops probably did a pretty good business. Coming up is the Desert Mothers Breakfast Benefit at the Los Arcos Restaurant. This is one group very special to me and a lot of people in San Felipe. For those of you who don't know what Desert Mothers is, I'll give you a short explanation and a little background. For years, the only viable employment for Mexican women who could not afford to go to high school or college, was housekeeping or working in the laundry of a hotel. Obviously, there's not much room for advancement financially and the future seemed a bit bleak. Donna Roberts had a vision when she first moved to San Felipe ten years or more ago. She wanted to help these women, most all with children, to help themselves and to try and bring out what she thought was some natural talent and also the ability to learn. Because Donna is an art lover herself, she was privy to many artists who were willing to hold workshops to teach both the Desert Mothers and also the foreign community. These workshops were all a wonderful success and Desert Mothers were on their way. However, all this takes money and Donna Roberts has used thousands of dollars of her own money to keep this dream alive. In order for the women to make different items with metal, wood, clay and more, they need a compressor, a kiln, supplies and much more. This breakfast is only $10 and it's for one of the best causes in San Felipe, so try and make it. This is a sample of some of the mosaic work the women have done. Photo by Kat.
The event of the season is June 4 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The cost is a mere $10, especially in light of what they are serving. Fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee, bacon, ham, sausage, Potatoes O'Brien, homemade biscuits and gravy, stuffed French toast, eggs souffle, bagels and lox, Eggs Benedict and a 50/50 raffle. I'm sure the bar will be open for those wanting a bloody Mary or a Mimosa. You'll also be treated to the beautiful voice of Socorro Gomez and you'll be helping to shape and form these women's futures. Also, Volunteers Without Limits, the new name for the San Felipe Food Bank, is requesting all guests bring a few canned goods to help feed the poor. I used to be on the Board of Directors when it was the Food Bank San Felipe. So, as I always say when I really want people to attend a very important event: be there or be square.
Victor Rodriguez Ratliff attended the Volley Ball Tournament held at El Dorado Ranch. With so many events and places to go this past weekend, it would have been a tough job getting to the south beaches and the north beaches and all spots in between, so I truly appreciate Victor sending me the photos and I'm so jealous of the tans! Hopefully, I'll get a tan this weekend, if it doesn't rain. The weather in San Felipe is perfect this time of year, as you can tell from the volley ball players and the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Photos by Victor Rodriguez Ratliff.
My friend, Angela Anderson, has a beautiful home which is decorated like something out of Architectural Digest, and she's selling it for $260,000 and it's in Playas de San Felipe with a great view of the Sea of Cortez. We used to call this street "millionaire row" years ago. If you're looking for a sweet little (big) spot near the beach, just a bit out of town (south) but has city water and Internet, you can reach Angela here: firstname.lastname@example.com. Angela, you can send my commission to Iowa! Just kidding. I am proud to say that I've never taken a penny for referring people to real estate agents or helping my friends sell their homes.
It looks like D.I.F. has canceled the Bingo event which was supposed to be held at the Pavillion. Cesar has informed us that any monies already exchanged will be returned. I don't know why they canceled it, but I'll find out. My daughter sent me some old photos she found at her house which were taken in 1982. We were living in Los Angeles at the time and my in-laws wintered in Yuma. So, we got in my Mustang and drove to Yuma for Christmas. Mind you, it gets very cold in Yuma in the evenings, which is why I have on a pair of jeans. At any rate, moving on with my story, we decided to take a trip to San Felipe in my Mustang. Four adults and a five year old child and if you think the roads were bad before we got the new highway, I became an expert in dodging potholes on the drive down. We made a few stops on the way, and there are still remnants of this little shack, which was a bathroom or outhouse. The sign means "women only" and the other sign means "employees". You can click the photo to see what I looked like when I was 32!
This was my first trip to San Felipe and at that time, there was no Malécon and the Rockodile was a restaurant called Arnolds. When we pulled into town, we went straight to the water to find a restaurant with those famous Blue Shrimp. My daughter, Desiree', was only five and didn't want shrimp; she wanted a grilled cheese sandwich. Of course, it wasn't on the menu but they made her one with french fries and we adults had a plate piled high with huge shrimp, salad and french fries. I drank at that time, so we had pitchers of Margaritas and the total bill for everything was about $25.00. We stayed at the El Cortez in one of the cabanas that had two queen sized beds for $38.50. My, how times have changed.
We actually went to San Felipe to buy some kilos of shrimp but we couldn't find any. After we left San Felipe, we drove what seemed like forever to El Golfo. By the time we got there, it was dark and there was nothing open. We did, however, find some huge frozen shrimp and we drove all the way back to Yuma that very night. I can't even tell you where El Golfo is, except some people came into the Net at one time who were living there, so it's a bit of a snowbird hangout now. I suppose we can say we've come a long way, but there are obvious drawbacks to growth. Es la vida! This is a photo of the arches in 1982 taken by Imogene Blair.
June 11 is the 1st anniversary of Playa Clean International, a beach clean-up event Martin Romo of Rosita's Restaurant on the Malécon started and Bill and Shawnee Bowden joined in along with a lot of other people and it looks like they are going to do it again. Stop by Rositas and see how you can help make San Felipe's beaches clean and a place you're proud to live in. Kudos for Martin Romo!
Sandy Flannigan was kind enough to send me photos of the 1st anniversary of Rumors Beach Bar and Grill. Denny Flannigan was on hand to play with Javier Batiz, the man who taught Jimmy Hendrix how to play the guitar (or so they say). Congratulations to Jeannie Peppler, who is the brain trust behind the success of Rumors especially during our challenging economic times. In the first photo, Javier is holding the CD we were involved in (Denny and I co-wrote lyrics to La Gata Loca) and Denny is holding one of Javier's cd's. I like this photo! By the way, you can still get a copy of the CD, which has Arturo from Agave Blues and Mederas de San Felipe, Jim Manning of the Baja Boys, Tavo Garcia of Tavo's Revolution and I know I'm forgetting a couple of people, but it's good music. Just see Denny or Sandi at Rumors and you can find them at Rumors entertaining the masses on (I hope I'm right) Tuesdays and Fridays and if that's wrong Sandi, please drop me a comment and thank you for the photos. Photos by Sandi Flannigan.


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Oh how I miss the flashy scene in Beijing. I posted another look with JUMA from the Four Seasons earlier this year and wanted to share this second suit editorial! The gray color went well with the modern and bright space inside the Four Seasons. One of my favorite parts from the trip was enjoying lunch in the Opus Lounge. After enjoying lunch and tea, we went upstairs to the balcony and shot this look. I hope to go back to Asia next year! Are you planning any trips?
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Is the EU anti-monopoly or anti-American?
The European Union (or more precisely the European Commission) has been turning up the heat against Google for monopolistic behavior recent weeks. An opinion piece on the subject appeared the other day in the New York Times, which it is worthy of note and comment as it raises some prickly propositions, suggesting the whiff of protectionism. The author, among other things, contends that the search giant Google and other tech behemoths such as Apple, Facebook, and Amazon(collectively referred to GAFA) are targets out of jealousy, and an anti-America posture by the EU.
Google currently handles nine out of ten Internet searches in Europe – an even greater percentage than in the US. Because of this worrying statistic, Europe (most notably France) fears the imposition of American culture, while Germany loathes the industrial supremacy of the tech giants from across the pond.
This, argues Jo Nocera, is giving rise to a Continental fever and fervor for developing its own Internet platforms and tech capabilities, but in the meantime he laments the attacks on American enterprises while Europe gets its act together, and cites politics as the driver of the anti-Google actions.
Mentioning comments made by the relatively new EU Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, who is initiating the procedures (after dismay at an accommodating stance by her predecessor), and the former energy commissioner from Germany, Gunther Oettinger, Nocera argues that these are ploys to buy time for Europe to develop home-grown companies. Oettinger apparently relished blowing up the accommodating agreement hammered out with Google last year, and has publicly stated that Google must be reined in.
The European ire against Google and other innovative companies is, in my view, misplaced. Europe lags behind because it is in disarray politically and financially, as compared to the US. To be fair, Google has been around for longer than the 28 country EU, but there is more. Many American companies are thriving in Europe because it possesses an attractive tax advantage to companies, and an incentive not to repatriate profits back home to the US.
Help the US close the tax loopholes, and there will be less focus on Europe. But, alluding again to the disarray in Europe, there are countries in the EU who do not want to give up their privileged tax- haven status, and as a result lose business.
But the overriding problem in Europe as compared to the US is that Europe is not an engine of innovation – its policies are too disjointed and a unified financial and tax system non-existent. In a climate such as this, ideas cannot incubate… and hence innovation is stifled. Apparently what it does possess, however, is a large dose of envy, and a desire for revenge when it should be focusing inward on itself. Europe has every right to regulate any company and industry it desires to, but its rhetoric suggests an ulterior motive against anything American, and without competing companies, it does so at its peril.


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Reese Witherspoon to Red: My Brain is Gone!by Hilton Hater at . Comments
Reese Witherspoon is featured in the latest issue of Red.
And while the actress spoke to the magazine prior to her surprising arrest for disorderly conduct this month, at least one excerpt from the Q&A may shed some light on what the Oscar winner was thinking during the unfortunate incident.
Or not thinking, we should say.
"Ever since I had the baby, I can't remember anything. Serious, this child stole my brain," Witherspoon says of son Tennessee, who she and Jim Toth welcomed in October.
"I'm losing friendships over forgetting to get back to people," she continues. "But you can't keep up with everything. I've got a 13-year-old, a nine-year-old and a baby."
The actress (humorously) adds that keeping track of her children is "like CNN ticker tape running through my mind at all times . . .'Where is Ava? She's okay. Good. Where is Deacon? He's okay. Good. Where is Tennessee? Is he okay? Yes. Great. Back to Ava…' It doesn't stop."
So it's understandable why new parents would want to down a few drinks during a night out.
But less understandable why her husband would then get behind the wheel and why she would disobey police orders.
Ironically, Reese also touches on her reputation as America's Sweetheart, telling the publication:
"People definitely hug me a lot, and hand me their babies. But it's better than people throwing stuff at me, right? I'm always met with smiles."
It will be interesting to see if that continues to be the case.


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Rangers snap 3-game skid, beat Loboes
Published 5:58 pm, Friday, January 21, 2011
Wins hadn't been coming easy for Greenwood over the past two weeks, but the Rangers picked up an important victory Friday.
A strong start and some clutch free throw shooting in the fourth period allowed Greenwood to pull out a 56-46 win against Monahans in a District 4-3A game. With the victory, the No. 20 Rangers (21-6, 1-1 in District 4-3A) snap a three-game losing streak.
"That's real big, especially coming back to district play," Greenwood senior guard Trevor Nolan said about ending the losing streak. "We've felt like we were playing really well in those losses. It was good to come out with a win tonight because just getting back into winning helps our confidence a lot."
The Rangers came out of the blocks hot, outscoring Monahans 19-6 in the first period. Greenwood forced Monahans into three turnovers in the first four minutes and also rebounded well on the defensive end, allowing them to quickly move in transition and not allow the Loboes to set up in their defense.
However, even when Monahans (15-6, 1-2) did set up in its 1-3-1 zone, the Rangers shot over the top of it with Kaden Hatley, Edgar Urias and Mitch Spiser each sinking a 3-pointer.
"Monahans plays good zone defense," Greenwood coach Jay Ray said. "We knew we could play good man defense, too. We got some stops early, got some rebounds and got the ball down the floor quickly before they could set up their defense."
But the Rangers couldn't keep up that pace in the second and third periods as they went cold shooting from the floor, but Monahans never managed to cut the deficit to less than eight points.
Both offenses erupted in the fourth period, combining for 55 points. Greenwood scored 22 points in the fourth, but made only two field goals. In an attempt to slow down the game, Monahans began intentionally fouling at around the five minute mark.
But the gameplan didn't work as the Rangers made 18 of 22 charity shots in the frame.
"We've been there when we haven't been very good at the line. This team is quite capable of shooting free throws really well," Ray noted. "It's nice to see the guys step up and make those in a district game when it really matters."
Monahans' Ricky Robledo led all scorers with 21 points and added nine rebounds, but no other Lobo put up double digit points. Nolan led Greenwood with 18 points, while Kam Williams had eight points and nine rebounds.
The win was Greenwood's first in district play — an important factor, according to Ray, as the Rangers move forward.
"It's nice to get that streak over," Ray said. "I think the three-game losing streak will help us take some giant steps forward. We got battle tested playing three really good teams. Hopefully, those three games at least got us ready for Tuesday (against Andrews) and Friday (against Fort Stockton) because those are huge games."
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Monahans (15-6, 1-2 in District 4-3A) — Ricky Robledo 21, Kyndrik Anderson 8, Payton Marcum 6, Alex Burrell 4, Junior Morales 3, Wade Roark 2, Heath Hayes 2.
Greenwood (21-6, 1-1) — Trevor Nolan 18, Edgar Urias 9, Mitch Spiser 9, Kam Williams 8, Jacob Armitage 7, Kaden Hatley 3, Dustin Mayers 2.
Monahans 6 11 6 23 —46
Greenwood 19 6 9 22 —56
Free throws — MHS 6-9, GW 22-28. 3-point goals — MHS 0; GW 3 (Hatley, Urias, Spiser). Rebounds — MHS 29 (Robeldo 9), GW 28 (Williams 9). Assists — MHS 7 (Marcum 3), GW 3 (Spiser 2). Turnovers — MHS 13, GW 16. Total fouls — MHS 22, GW 10. Fouled out — Marcum.
Next: Kermit at Monahans, 8 p.m. Monday; Andrews at Greenwood, 8 p.m. Tuesday.


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To get from the left photo to the right is a relatively simply matter using Paint Shop Pro (from now on known as PSP) with a technique called colour popping.
First let's load our colour start image:
It is often here that beginners make a fundamental mistake (yes, including myself). Because most of the image is going to be black & white it is assumed that the next step is to click on "Greyscale" to remove all colour. This is wrong and simply won't work.
The next step is to add an extra layer – called an adjustment layer. Right click on the "background layer" in your layers palette and then click adjustment layer. From the new menu, click on "Hue/Saturation/Lightness". Alternatively, you can click "Layers" from the menu bar and choose "new adjustment layer" and then click "Hue/Saturation/Lightness" from there.
The following window will pop up:
You can see I have reduced the saturation down to –100 – i.e. removing all colour from the image.
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Now to re-add colour to the petals.
First of all make sure the adjustment layer is highlighted and that your foreground colour is black and your background colour is white.
Choose the paintbrush tool at a suitable size. When you click on your mouse and start to move it over the image you will see that the colour reappears.
If you are careful and take your time you should end up with an image like the one on the right:


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Energy official says EPA should be monitored, not eliminated
by Dennis Sharkey
With the heat wave that has lasted for well over a month, many northeast Kansans are probably afraid to open their next electric bill.
Other factors including a divided government in Washington have many consumers worried that government overreach could make their electric bills higher.
The Environmental Protection Agency has been a target for many conservatives looking to blame the government for higher energy costs and many have called for the department's elimination. Some argue the department puts unnecessary regulations that drive up costs and kill jobs.
The EPA was formed in 1970, seven years after the initial Clean Air Act was passed by Congress and signed into law, and is the main law the agency enforces.
Although some are critical of the act and the agency, at least one lobbyist from Kansas is not.
Stuart Lowry, a lobbyist with the Kansas Electric Cooperative and recently named CEO of Sunflower Electric, isn't critical of the law and said his main job is making sure damage isn't done to the bill.
Lowry, who spoke to a small group at the Leavenworth-Jefferson Electric Cooperative offices in McLouth on June 30, said the KEC's main focus is on legislation that may have intentional or unintentional consequences that could affect the KEC's two main concerns, which are price and reliability.
However, Lowry points out that American cities have much cleaner air and people's life spans have increased. But a cost for cleaner air is not defined. Nor is the cost of not having regulations. He said there are both external costs and benefits.
"We don't do a great job in this country capturing either one scientifically," Lowry said. "But both exist."
Many pundits on cable television programs speak daily on how new government regulations are hampering business growth. Many of the regulations attacked by critics come from the CAA and the rules and regulations developed from the act by the EPA.
Lowry has a slightly different view. He believes that most regulations once implemented become a part of the normal work process and may even go unnoticed after some time. He said the typical energy worker could be impacted by three or four regulatory agencies a day.
"Once they're adopted and once they're implemented and once folks have training, the typical person who is implementing the regulation doesn't even realize it," he said.
Lowry said critics have been complaining about the law's impact for decades without calamity occurring. He said new technologies and regulations can be implemented without damage to the economy if done right.
"Guess what? It got adopted. It was I think a success. Our air is cleaner," he said. "Did we lose some jobs overseas? Probably did but there was enough balance in the act that it didn't cripple the economy."
Lowry said the challenge is to balance the costs and benefits to come up with the right answer.
LJEC Cooperative member Paul Johnson said the problem in Washington, D.C., is that the health benefits from the regulations are not promoted.
Lowry said his organization's concerns are not focused on the health benefits but agreed that those benefits are not talked about. He said the current state of politics doesn't allow for issues such as health benefits to be debated.
He said when legislation is debated Congress has done a poor job of synchronizing the information into the debate.
"We have people who will hyper-focus on one aspect of the problem. I'm a little bit guilty of it myself," Lowry said. "I think it's getting worse now and not better. If we were operating at our best we would be doing that."
Lowry cautioned that some recent rules adopted by the EPA could have some negative effects to coal plants.
The EPA has adopted a new standard for coal plants called maximum achievement technology. Lowry favors a best available technology approach.
When building a new plant each operator is going to use the best available technology for construction according to Lowry. However, plants looking to renovate or retrofit new technologies don't have the same options. In other words the same hat doesn't always fit each head.
"We think there are some real problems with some of the proposed legislation," he said. "There's always that little bit of challenge. There are times when we look at this and say let's propose legislation that clarifies it."
Kansas depends on coal for 70 percent of electrical power. If the new rule is implemented it could shutdown many plants in the state.
However, Lowry said the reality is that many of those plants may be approaching a shut down anyway because they are outdated or have outlived their life expectancy.
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Psychological interventions are often used for the treatment of panic disorder. Some common interventions that are thought to be beneficial in reducing panic attacks and agoraphobic symptoms include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the importance of both behavioral and thought processes in understanding and controlling anxiety and panic attacks. The focus of treatment is on inadequate, obstructive, and damaging behaviors and irrational thought processes that contribute to the continuation of symptoms. For example, uncontrolled worrying (thoughts) about what may or may not happen if you have a panic attack may lead to avoiding certain situations (behavior).

CBT has been scientifically studied for the treatment of panic disorder. Research has suggested that this form of treatment is effective in alleviating many of the symptoms of panic and anxiety. If using CBT techniques, expect to work on changing thoughts and behaviors for quick results in increased ability to control your symptoms.

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D., is a psychologist noted for his contributions to cognitive behavioral therapy. He developed cognitive behavior modification (CBM), which focuses on identifying dysfunctional self-talk in order to change unwanted behaviors. Meichenbaum views behaviors as outcomes of our own self-verbalizations.

Panic disorder, agoraphobia or other anxiety disorders often result in certain thought patterns and behaviors that may hinder recovery. But, if you change your thoughts, how you react to anxiety-provoking situations will likely change too.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a cognitive behavioral technique developed by Albert Ellis, Ph.D. REBT is known to be effective for the treatment a variety of anxiety disorders. The cognitive and behavioral techniques used in REBT have demonstrated effectiveness in treating panic disorder.

Considered the grandfather of CBT, Ellis developed his technique to teach his patients to detect and dispute "irrational beliefs" or negative thoughts that he believed were causing their psychological problems.

Panic-Focused Psychodynamic Therapy (PFPP)

Panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of treatment for panic disorder based on certain psychoanalytic concepts. In general, these concepts assume that people are defined by early human experiences and that unconscious motives and psychological conflicts are at the core of current behavior. The unconscious mind, or subconscious, is a hiding place for painful emotions. Defense mechanisms keep these painful emotions hidden, but if these painful emotions can be brought in to the conscious mind, they can be dealt with and the symptoms of panic disorder and associated behaviors can be eliminated or reduced.

Group Therapy

According to the American Psychiatric Association, the benefits of group therapy may include:

Decreasing shame and stigma by providing experiences with others who have similar symptoms and difficulties;

Providing opportunities for modeling, inspiration, and reinforcement by other group members; and

Providing a naturally occurring exposure environment for patients who fear having panic symptoms in social situations.

Couples and Family Therapy

The symptoms of panic disorder can affect relationships among family members or significant others. Family therapy to address dependency needs of the panic sufferer, support issues, communication, and education may be beneficial as an adjunct treatment. It is not recommended that family therapy be the sole therapeutic intervention for those with panic disorder.

Sources:

Corey, Gerald. (2012). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy, 9th ed., Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.

Kaplan MD, Harold I., and Sadock MD, Benjamin J. (2011). Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry, 11th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.


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