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Let's check out what I blogged about in March 2013!
More photos from Hongkong and I went to the Apple Store! LINK LINK LINK
Attended the Blackberry Z10 launch LINK
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Had great fun at FMFA and saw PSY! LINK
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Friday, June 12, 1998
Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia
12:22 p.m.
Attorney General Reno: Thank you so much, Senator. And I thank you all for the opportunity to be here with you today, to join you for your 15th National Convention.
The ADC is such an active participant in this nation's dialogue on civil and human rights. Your voice is heard, for you represent the best, most wonderful traditions of this country in your vigilance against discrimination and your vigilance against stereotyping, as you speak out against bigotry and cowardice in this world.
You are an important entity ensuring that our discussion is not when we discuss civil rights that we do not discuss it in terms of divisions. But you bring a positive course of reconciliation through that discussion that is so critically important.
We meed to follow your example across this nation and speak out, for haters are cowards. If we confront them, they back down.
And one of the things that I will always remember for as long as I live was the year I spent in Germany as a 13-year-old right after the war.
I asked how Hitler had come to power. People said, "It just happened." ADC will make sure that it speaks out, and we should follow your example.
Attorney General Reno: About two months ago, Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder and Acting Assistant Attorney General, Bill Lann Lee sat down with members of the Arab American Muslim communities to talk about issues of mutual concern.
That meeting was extremely helpful for the Justice Department, for we need to talk honestly about problems, about differences in our perspective between the government and your community, and about solutions we can pursue together.
We may have disagreements from time to time, but we share so much common ground in the importance of community and family, equal treatment under the law, and firm but fair law enforcement.
The Justice Department is staunchly committed to ensuring that all Americans are treated in a fair and just manner.
I hope that you will agree that after this meeting that we have entered a new era of dialogue between the Department and the Arab and Muslim communities.
I am personally committed to this effort. Together, we need to build a lasting relationship with trust and understanding as the hallmark of that relationship, with an ability to communicate together and say what is on our minds.
One area where we can work together is on fostering a greater understanding of the importance of diversity in this country, of the importance of eliminating racial bigotry and stereotypes.
Diversity is valued, and it is prized. We learn to appreciate each other and each other's struggles. From diversity, we draw our enormous and our lasting strength.
Stereotypes should never influence policy or public opinion. We are committed to ensuring that our laws are enforced without prejudice or favor; and that federal, state and local law enforcement work together as partners to do all that is necessary to ensure compliance with the civil rights standards.
We must redouble our efforts to ensure that equal justice under the law means the same thing in minority communities as it does in the larger community.
The keystone to justice is the belief that the legal system treats all fairly. And when people have the feeling that they are not being treated fairly, they call to question the rule of law.
There is a wonderful statement on the wall of the Justice building on the east side of 9th Street that says, "The common law issues from the will of mankind, issues from the people, framed by the mutual confidence and sanctioned by the light of reason."
It means that if the law is to be what we hope it to be in this nation, that the law must issue from all of the people, be framed by mutual confidence of all of the people.
In the Justice Department, we recognize the importance of critically reviewing our efforts to ensure that stereotypes and prejudice, whether conscious or unconscious, do not creep into the work that we do.
I think it is incumbent on all of law enforcement to do the same. All of the citizens must respect the law. But the law must respect all of our citizens.
Now, there will be issues about which we have disagreement. Use of confidential evidence in INS proceedings is one. But disagreement should not rise to the level of fear or distrust of the government.
We are reviewing our work every month to ensure that we apply procedures fairly and appropriately. And we want to be able to dialogue with you and communicate with you to obtain any evidence, to follow any leads that indicates that we are not adhering to these precepts.
It is going to be important in obtaining this dialogue. I recognize that the Arab-American community feels that there are examples of stereotyping. There is a direct link between false perceptions of the Arab-American community and acts of harassment. And I think we should acknowledge that and look at what we can do.
For example, reports of harassment, bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans and Muslims increases during periods of international strife, such as the Gulf War. After the bombing of the Oklahoma City, unfounded accusations in the media aimed at the community fueled ill will towards American citizens of Arab heritage. And we saw a surge of anti-Arab sentiment.
I urged then, as I do now, and as I will continue to do, that no group or person should be judged by where they came from, their religious affiliations, their convictions.
They should be judged by who they are.
Attorney General Reno: We cannot let anti-Arab or anti-immigrant feelings infiltrate our speech in America, our feelings in America, our actions in America. We have got to think this is one great, magnificent nation that is made great by the magnificent diversity of its people and the threads and the traditions of cultures from around the world.
Attorney General Reno: We must respond when hate speaks out. We must do everything we can to prevent violence based on hate or bigotry. But when that violence comes, we must join together.
We have just seen in Jasper, Texas, an example that hate and bigotry in its worst and most tragic form is still with us. None of us can relax while that happens in America.
History should not inspire us to bitterness, though. We should take these examples and instead of bitterness, we should aspire as to how we can come together and, through positive communication, through reaching out, to make a true difference.
This is why an America that celebrates our diversity must be our national commitment. We have arrived from all corners of the world, all kinds of backgrounds, for we share in the American dream that ours is a fair and more equal society, where we can reach our potentials through hard work and commitment. We can strive to the best without leaving anyone behind.
The benefits of diversity are seen in the classrooms, where exposure to different perspectives is both enlightening and stimulating. It encourages students to question and challenge themselves and challenge others.
Diversity in law enforcement helps reduce racial tensions and brings trust and understanding between communities and those who protect them.
Diversity in our health professions has led to greater medical services being accessible to underserved and disadvantaged communities.
Would you want your child to be in a classroom where everybody was just like him or her? They would not get the understanding or the strength of America. They would not have the force that has made this nation great.
Would you want a minority community to go underserved, because no one knew how to relate to them in terms of medical care?
Let us reach out and make sure that in our colleges, in our universities, in our law schools, in our medical schools, in K through 12, in preschool programs, all of Americans have an opportunity to participate together.
Recently, I went to a program at Temple University. I sat in a room with about 20 students. They came from so many different walks of life.
One young man told me what it was like to be the only black in a small Pennsylvanian town. It was extraordinary. And then when he came to Philadelphia, the reaction.
I learned more in an hour about how we can do better at living together and understanding than I have learned in a very long time.
It does not make any difference how much you think you believe in diversity. It is so important that you reach out and to appreciate and to learn and to understand how to talk with others.
And as is true with the work of the ADC, diversity brings new issues to the table. It makes us aware of things we have never thought of before. It ensures that we do not leave anyone behind.
A very great deal can be accomplished by sitting down face to face and hashing out our ideas, our feelings, our differences, in a setting that is based on mutual respect.
I try to do that with the lawyers with the Department of Justice. They like to litigate a lot. And I have tried to show them that through other means of dispute resolution, through problem solving and communications, we can sometimes solve the problem more effectively and at far less cost if we sit down and talk it out, rather than going to the courtroom and litigating.
We are working with the police officers to train them in how to resolve disputes without force, without intent and antagonism, but with a right tone of voice, with good body language, with understanding and respect.
And most of all, we are participating in programs where children are learning to resolve disputes without knives and guns and fists.
I have a dream in this nation that every teacher in America will be taught how to teach children to resolve conflicts without knives, and guns, and fists, that every police officer in basic law enforcement academies around this country will be taught how to resolve conflicts on the streets with a minimum of force.
Just think, if we work together, we can build a new generation, a generation that is a problem-solver, rather than a generation that uses the sword.
The controversy surrounding the relocation of the Saudi-Islamic Academy in Ashburn, Virginia, not far from here, is an example of what people can do when they sit down and talk out a problem.
Flyers were distributed in late December 1997 telling homeowners that the school that was being moved into their community would bring Muslim and Arab terrorists to Loudoun, and that "thousands of Middle Eastern strangers would be roaming our streets while we work."
The flyers raised community tensions and disrupted a community that had been relatively free of bigotry and hatred. What could -- can and should be done about such a hurtful and harmful flyer? Talk can go a long way.
Our community relations service at the Department of Justice met with county officials, law enforcement and community leaders, including clergy from a church near the proposed school site, who assessed community tensions and maintained calm during the community forums.
The forums were the largest community meetings in the County, with hundreds of citizens registering to speak. We tried to work with all of the parties to ameliorate the tension and then to improve communications.
The Board of Supervisors and planning and zoning officials approved the proposed plan for relocating the school. And community tension on the issue has steadily decreased.
Indeed, the controversy has prompted many residents of Ashburn to speak out in favor of tolerance, against bigotry and in favor of the academy.
We can make a difference if we talk with each other throughout this time.
Sometimes, as you are aware, however, hatred goes beyond mere pamphlets. One of the most visible and destructive signs that our nation's promise of equality is not yet a reality is the prevalence of hate crimes.
We see evidence of abiding bigotry and intolerance in awful violence, burned mosques and churches, vandalized homes and bombed buildings. These senseless attacks committed solely because the victim has a different color of skin or practices a different religion cannot be tolerated.
The Justice Department currently has jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute hate crimes committed because of the victim's race, color, religion or national origin. But the federal hate crime statutes do not permit us to investigate or prosecute offenses committed because of a victim's disability, gender or sexual orientation.
In addition, current federal law contains an often problematic and unnecessary hurdle for prosecutors. And this is very important. The law now requires the government prove that the victim was attacked not only because of his or her race, color, religion or national origin, but was attacked while participating in one of a narrowly defined set of so-called federally protected activity.
This unnecessary requirement has limited the federal government's ability to prosecute some of the most heinous hate crimes.
For example, under current law, the federal government can prosecute a violent hate crime if it occurs in the parking lot of a public school, but not if it occurs across the street in the private yard of a family home.
Similarly, the federal government can prosecute a violent hate crime that occurs in a 7-Eleven if the store has a video game, but not if it does not have this kind of entertainment on the premises. It does not make sense.
We must correct the serious shortcomings of the present law. Senators Kennedy, Specter and White and Congressmen Schumer, McCollum and Conyers have been true leaders in this effort.
They have introduced bipartisan legislation that would ensure that our federal criminal laws address a more comprehensive range of violent hate crimes that are perpetrated against all Americans.
This legislation is a thoughtful and measured response to a serious and ever- present problem faced by countless Americans across the country.
Twenty-two state attorneys general have written Senators Hatch and Leahy to express their enthusiastic and strong support for this Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 1998.
In that letter, they write about this legislation as such, "This legislation is a necessary supplement."
These are state attorneys general saying that this legislation is a necessary supplement to state hate-crime enforcement efforts to address bias-motivated victimization.
Hate crimes are the most visible sign that the promise of equality made by our Constitution is not yet a reality. We see evidence of abiding bigotry and intolerance.
These acts ruin the lives of their victims. They make all of our citizens feel vulnerable. They divide our communities, and they destroy our spirit.
The most recent FBI statistics on the number of hate crimes reported to state and local enforcement reveal a total of 9,000 bias-motivated crimes reported in 1996.
More than 5,000 -- we must take action.
We must work together as we are trying to do with state and local law enforcement to ensure that no stone is left unturned in such crimes and that the people responsible are brought to justice.
ADC has been instrumental in efforts against hate crimes by assembling information against attacks -- about attacks against Arab-Americans and Muslims.
Your annual report documents the awful impact in your community. We appreciate your efforts, and it is critical that you continue these efforts.
It is critical that we also do everything to ensure that state and local law enforcement is appropriately reporting these types of crimes, so that we can have a fair measure of what we need in terms of resources to properly investigate and prosecute these crimes.
But as your report recognizes, far too often, reporting is impeded by a number of factors. Immigrant communities often fear that reporting crimes may lead to reprisals. Language and cultural barriers can impede reporting. Other victims may be discouraged to report hate crimes because of disgust of law enforcement.
We need your help in addressing these concerns.
As part of our national hate crimes initiative, I have asked each United States attorney -- 93 United States attorneys -- I have asked each one to form a hate crimes task force, bringing together federal and local law enforcement with community groups, civil rights groups and victims advocates.
I would urge you -- I would ask you please to join us in these working groups in your community. You could play such a vital role.
Now, we know that sometimes you have felt that the relationship between the FBI and many in the Arab and Muslim community has sometimes been troubled. And I want to assure you that we are committed to a new and a better understanding.
Let us reach out in both directions. When there is a hate crime against someone in your community, please notify the FBI. The hate crimes unit here in Washington is authorized to pursue vigorously the investigation of these incidents. And they should be notified if there are any concerns whatsoever about the accuracy of local response.
Our federal law enforcement agencies must also understand the particular needs of communities. After meeting with Arab and Muslim groups, the National Hate Crimes Unit at the FBI has begun to do just that.
The FBI has recently been designated the point of contact for -- has recently designated a point of contact within each regional office to create a relationship with community groups including the Arab and Muslim community.
And we hope that you will join and ensure that this contact, this liaison is not just a matter of greeting each other over a cup of coffee at a community meeting, but that it is real, actual dialogue that can improve the working relationship.
Finally, I would like to address an additional concern that has often been raised to me. And that is passenger screening for airline flights.
At the request of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security and the Department of Transportation, the Department of Justice conducted a pre-implementation civil rights review of the computerized passenger screening system known as CAPS that the FAA has begun to implement.
We were guided by recommendations by a civil liberties panel to ensure that the criteria used in the system were not based on constitutionally suspect categories, such as race, ethnicity, religion or national origin.
We were concerned, as you were, about allegations that Arab-American passengers were targeted for additional security measures and treated in a discriminatory and disrespectful manner.
We needed to ensure a more objective system. The CAPS system is presently being implemented, and the Civil Rights Division will conduct a first implementation review.
The Division has recently reached out to the Department of Transportation regarding the review and to solicit any complaints that they may have.
I urge you to utilize the Department of Transportation's complaint process. It is a real process, and the department is committed to it. Those complaints and how they are handled will be part of our post-implementation review.
The airline consumer protection staff at the Department of Transportation's general counsel's office is designated to receive the complaints.
DOT and the Civil Rights Division will also be meeting with the airlines on training and about proper ways to conduct the procedures in a non-discriminatory, appropriately respectful manner.
In the end, we have the same interest, that regardless of race, national origin, political affiliation, religion, we are all treated equally and fairly.
As attorney general, as I look out on people, I want to think that every American citizen would be treated in exactly the same way as I would want the dearest member of my family to be, by the government. That should be our goal.
We must also remember that we are all diminished if any one of us is subject to discrimination based on race, faith, or where we were born.
ADC is not just about American-Arabs or Muslims. You are about what we are all desiring, a fair chance, dignity and respect.
I want to do something now, and that is to follow-up on my commitment to dialogue. I understand my staff said no questions, but I have a question for you. And let us just spend a few moments initiating a dialogue.
If you were the attorney general of the United States, what would you do to address the issues that I've raised today?
Thank you.

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Are you perfect yet?
One of my favorite excuses for not moving on is thinking that I don't know enough to do something right. It is such an advantage to be a novice or a newbie because you are blissfully ignorant about just how complicated more things are and you just do something. Once started, you get pulled in deeper and deeper and over time realize what deep waters you dived into. But starting is always the hardest step.
Once I get started each bit of information I learn raises my expectations and anxiety. I don't want to look like an amateur. I want to seem cool, calm, collected and professional and until I learn just a little bit more, I run the risk of exposing to the world my ignorance and incompetence. So I delay a bit, study some more and build my skills only to discover that this new knowledge only reveals more limitations in my knowledge and competence.
It is the cures of a perfectionist personality to want to fully understand every subject and the insecurity that goes along with perfectionism that keeps me from moving gloriously forward with projects. Lately I better understand the dynamic of my mindset which helps me fight it and I have engaged a coach to help me be more objective about myself. I do manage to move myself along in spite of my limiting beliefs but as they say, understanding is the basis for overcoming obstacles.
There are tremendous flaws in the reasoning underlying my view of the world but at the heart it is pure ego that tells me that I am the center of the universe. Logic alone would tell me that this is demonstrably false and yet it is important to me that I ignore reality. Just like rest astronomy was impossible until everyone was convinced that the universe was not Earth centered, making my way in the world requires that I teach myself to act as if I am not the most important person in my world. Down deep I may not really believe it but I can ignore those frantic signals from my ego that keep me huddled in the storm cellar.
It always seems to me that people are watching everything I do with great expectations. Typing that sentence out exposes, even to me, the incredible ego trip. Turning the issue around exposes the depth of the problem. All I need to do is ask myself, how many people get my full critical attention and how I feel when they expose that they do not have complete mastery of every activity they engage. The answer is pretty damned few. If any.
First, I'm too hung up with myself to look around and second, there aren't many topics where my mastery is so complete that I can't learn something new from anybody's efforts. And if I can't be bothered to be critical of everybody else, what makes me think that anybody else is any different. I might be important to friends and family but they don't demand perfection or I wouldn't have any.
Second, no one every masters anything completely. Mastery is a process. Nobody would every do anything if mastery were a requirement for getting started. Mothers are not critical of their babies just because they crawl and then walk awkwardly instead of running a marathon at six months. Doing something badly is the first step of mastery and no one who respects knowledge and mastery is critical of serious effort.
So I fight my ego each day pushing myself to do something that pushes me where I am uncomfortable going. And I applaud myself for the accomplishment even when I know how much more there is to do because once I start something my ego starts working for me because when I see that it needs improvement I have to make it better.
Anybody else have an ego problem like mine? How do you cope and make things happen?


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Move over Queer as Folk and Will and Grace, because here comes something gayer (or is it more gay?). Mr. And Mr. Nash, a gay version of the detective show Hart to Hart, will hit the ABC airwaves soon thanks to creator Steve Martin. Alan Cumming has signed on to play one of the Nashes, who are a pair of interior decorators who happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time each week, when a murder occurs. Martinís production company will team up with the creative force behind That '70s Show, Carsey-Werner-Mandabach. Variety tells us that Robert Palm (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) will serve as writer and executive producer on the show, and casting for the other Mr. Nash (not Pluto) is underway. When Martin was interviewed at the Academy Awards announcement earlier this month (where it was revealed that he will host next year's event), the creator of The Jerk and Three Amigos said, "I am proud to be a part of 'Mr. and Mr. Nash,' especially the part where it's a big hit."
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Appellate Court: Obama "Recess" Appointments Unconstitutional
Posted By Timothy Lee On January 25, 2013 @ 12:38 pm In posts | Comments Disabled
It's sad commentary on our current political state that the Obama Administration must be reminded that the Senate has to actually be in recess for it to attempt a "recess" appointment. One would expect a former law professor to possess a better working knowledge of the Constitution, but alas.
In a welcome and important ruling this morning [1], the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit – effectively the nation's second-highest court – held that the Obama Administration acted illegally when it attempted to place three new members on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) without Senate consent. Under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, a President may appoint "Officers of the United States" subject to "Advice and Consent of the Senate." It adds, however, that, "The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session."
Here's the problem. In a scheme to avoid confirmation hearings and votes, Obama attempted to place three members on the NLRB while "the Senate was operating pursuant to a unanimous consent agreement, which provided that the Senate would meet in pro forma sessions every three business days from December 20, 2011, through January 23, 2012." Thus, the Senate wasn't in "recess." In fact, other acts by the Obama Administration acknowledge that fact. As just one example, that period is when the reduced payroll tax was extended with Obama's approval.
Accordingly, the Court didn't take kindly to Obama's maneuver:
An interpretation of 'the Recess' that permits the President to decide when the Senate is in recess would demolish the checks and balances inherent in the advice-and-consent requirement, giving the President free rein to appoint his desired nominees at any time he pleases, whether that time be a weekend, lunch, or even when the Senate is in session and he is merely displeased with its inaction. This cannot be the law."
This is a humiliating rebuke for Obama, and it invalidates all NLRB actions dependent upon those illegal appointments. Moreover, it effectively invalidates actions by other administrative agencies similarly dependent upon such appointments. The concept of "a nation of laws, and not of men" has been vindicated today.
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Gov. Heineman Beginning Search For Sheehy's Replacement
Posted: 04 February, 2013
LINCOLN (AP) - Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says he plans to begin a search Monday to replace Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy, who resigned abruptly following questions into his use of a state cell phone to make calls to multiple women who are not his wife. Heineman said in a press conference yesterday that he will appoint a new lieutenant governor in the coming weeks. Sheehy's wife, Connie, filed for a divorce last July after nearly 29 years of marriage.


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While the gold price has risen this year, lately it has been flat as investors cannot decide the next direction for the yellow metal.
August 07, 2014
Securing Income: Why Dividend Growth Matters
Investors have long debated the pros and cons in investing in dividend-paying stocks.


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Pumpkin Pie Snickerdoodle Bar
It is fall and this year I have been just baking away with pumpkin. I love the stuff, I never used to but that changed a few years ago. This Pumpkin Pie Snickerdoodle Bar recipe is delicious. The bottom layer is like a blondie brownie and then covered by a layer of pumpkin pie filling. Sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar on top and baked into a delicious bar with white chocolate on top. But the bar is even better the day after. Great recipe for those that want something different to pumpkin pie.
It was time for another Secret Recipe Club "assignment!" Every month you get a name of a blog and you need to choose ANY recipe from that blog and then blog about that recipe by a date. It's a secret because the blog owner does not know you are doing this until the reveal date. My secret blog this month was Megan's Cookin which is written by Megan who lives in northern California. Megan loves to cook and makes everything from amazing cakes to delicious looking Filet Mignon with Cognac Sauce. I also really enjoy reading about her wine pairing parties. If you haven't been to her food blog check it out. This Pumpkin Pie Snickerdoodle Bar recipe was a huge hit and Megan has many more pumpkin recipes as well.
Pumpkin Pie Snickerdoodle Bars
Yield: 9x13 inch pan
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Snickerdoodle Layer
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla
Pumpkin Pie Spice (2 tsp)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pumpkin Pie Layer
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter (1 stick butter) at room temperature
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (16 oz) canned pumpkin
2 tbsp white sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 oz white chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch pan and lay a piece of parchment paper across the pan, so that it extends the pan slightly. The parchment paper is an optional step, but it will make it easier to get the bars out later.
To make snickerdoodle layer – Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. In large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Spread evenly in prepared pan (mixture will be thick just like cookie dough).
To make pumpkin pie spice – Mix all the spices and set aside.
To make pumpkin pie filling – In a mixer bowl (you can use the same one you used to make the snickerdoodle batter) with a paddle attachment, mix together butter and sugar. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined. This layer will be less thick and more pourable. Pour over the snickerdoodle layer, smoothing out the top.
Combine white sugar and cinnamon in a little bowl. Evenly sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the batter.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely (about an hour). They will deflate a bit and remain a bit pie-like on the top layer. The bars that are closer to the edges of the pan will be more firm.
After the bars are completely cool, place the chopped white chocolate into a bowl or zip-lock bag and melt on low power, 15 seconds at a time. When it's completely melted, add the pumpkin pie spice and mix (or knead if using a zip lock bag). Use a spoon or cut a small corner off the bag and drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the bars and let it cool and harden.
Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into bars. Store in a covered container.
Adapted from: Megan's Cookin
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There is a wealth of information online for local and family historians and on these pages we will link to those that specialise particularly on the history of Glasgow.
A dedicated one stop shop for all your ancestry research, the Glasgow Family History website will help you discover lots of information to trace your family history as well as teaching your research skills and techniques to make the process as simple as possible.
The photographs that make up The Virtual Mitchell feature Glasgow's buildings and streets as well as people going about their daily lives.
Most of the photographs are from Mitchell library collections but there are also images from Glasgow Museums and some have been kindly lent by private owners.
Memories, documents and photographs of the people and places of Clydeside during the Second World War.
As told by some of Scotland's best writers, and illustrated with thousands of images from the collections of the city's world-famous libraries, museums and universities. From football to fashions, Auchenshuggle to Yoker, you'll find it all here.
Boer War Burgesses
This database details the admission of volunteers for the South African War 1900-1904, as Burgesses and Guild Brethren of Glasgow.
Chimney Sweeps
Chimney Sweeps Licenses for the Burgh of Glasgow 1852-1862 are indexed in this database.
Index to Militia Registers for Glasgow 1810-1831
The Militia Act of 1809 provided for aliment to militia-men who had children below the age of ten. The men themselves, their wives and children, and the principals for whom they were acting as substitutes (if any) are all indexed here .


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In our digital age, with more than a million people logged onto Facebook, Twitter, and many other social media outlets daily, the question arises: Is social media valuable for business?
Dave Kerpen's book, Likable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistable Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (And Other Social Networks), answers this question.
According to Kerpen, cofounder and CEO of Likeable Media, social media is extremely valuable for business.
In his book, Dave Kerpen looks at social media's use in businesses: If you create a 'likeable' brand on social media platforms, you will be successful in word-of-mouth marketing for your business.
Social media is key to word-of-mouth marketing. It is a powerful tool when making recommendations. Faster than ever before friends can communicate their opinions on a variety of things, from restaurants, to movies, to books, and beyond! In order to establish a successful brand image on social media platforms, businesses must be authentic, engage others, and deliver important content.
Likeable Social Media presents 18 strategies to creating a successful brand. The chapters are broken up into subheadings, and each chapter ends with a call to action. To further drive home the point, lists and charts are presented to make the topic more understandable.
Notable Likeable chapter's headings
- Think and act like your consumer
- Be authentic
- Be honest and transparent
- Don't sell
- Make it easy and compelling for customers to buy
Likable Social Media also dives into Facebook
- Understanding business to business vs. business to customer communication on Facebook
- Searching Facebook job titles for prospects
- Explanation of Facebook's EdgeRank Algorithm
Likable Social Media, is an informative and succinct read on the importance and impact of social media for businesses. It emphasizes the value of the quick, yet powerful communication outlets that social media mechanisms provide for people. Be authentic, engage your consumer, and deliver value to build your brand's popularity.
Bottom line is, if your brand and market your business effectively online, you will reaps the benefits! Do you agree?
To hear more of Kerpen's social media insights, follow him on Twitter
Likable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistable Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (And Other Social Networks
By Dave Kerpen
Published June 7, 2010
Best for: Business owners who want to enhance their brand image and who want their consumers to like them in the digital world.


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Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 Now in the American SoilGiancarlo Perlas February 2, 2014
The wait is finally over for people who have been eagerly awaiting the release of the Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 in the American soil. Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz posted in its Google+ account that the on and off-road beast is finally unleashed in the US.
The release of the Mercedes G63 AMG coincides with the winter season as the US is expected to get colder in the weeks to come. The six-wheeler's three portal axles, colossal 37-inch tires plus powerful customized biturbo V-8 engine capable of hauling around 9,000 lbs. of mass will let its owners easily conquer harsh road conditions brought about by the cold weather.
The 5.5-liter V-8 engine of the 6×6 Mercedes G63 AMG holds an output of 544 hp with 560 lb-ft of torque. These specs can push its huge frame from from zero to 60 mph within the duration of 7.8 seconds only.
It should be noted that the Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 has been out in some of the major markets of the globe for quite some time at an estimated price of $500,000 per unit (excluding taxes). So, this marks its official debut in the US soil.
Mercedes-Benz USA also posted in the same portal that the Mercedes G63 AMG can be seen roaming the roads of New York and New Jersey. So, it encourages fans to keep an eye on massive unit of the brand in the area.
Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 Photos
Check out the photos of the six-wheeled Mercedes G63 AMG which were shared by Mercedes-Benz through its Google+ account:


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New Features Coming To Mercedes-Benz SL And SLK
The enjoyable driving experience offered by the Mercedes-Benz SL and SLK sports cars will be expanded further with a number of new features that are available starting April. The four-cylinder, six-cylinder and the eight-cylinder models of the vehicles will feature the Driver Assistance or the COMAND Online package that offers the latest high-resolution color screen display on its instrument panel. In addition to the added feature, the 7G-TRONIC Plus transmission of the vehicle will be upgraded with the latest Momentary M mode. Due to this, the transmission will automatically switch to the fuel-efficient auto-switch mode after drivers have manually shifted up or down using the optional shift paddles after a… Continue Reading »


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Cserszegtomaj hotel is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Heviz, Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, and Blue Church. Calvinist Church and Heart of Jesus church are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge.
Room Amenities
All 312 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and private yards. Guests will find kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us! Opens in a new window.
Club Dobogomajor
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Club Dobogomajor features outdoor tennis courts and indoor tennis courts. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
Event facilities measuring 1054 square feet (98 square meters) include a meeting room. This family-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can use the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Club Dobogomajor is a smoke-free property.
- Express check-in
- Picnic area
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Express check-out
- Restaurant
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Outdoor pool
- Conference space size (meters) - 98
- Luggage storage
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Hair salon
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Snack bar/deli
- Shopping on site
- Indoor tennis courts - 2
- Pool umbrellas
- Outdoor tennis courts - 3
- Total number of rooms - 312
- One meeting room
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Tennis on site
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Rooftop terrace
- Full-service spa
- Free breakfast
- Billiards or pool table
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Coffee shop or café
- Pool sun loungers
- Free WiFi
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Conference space size (feet) - 1054
- Laundry facilities
- Spa tub
- Television in common areas
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Indoor tennis courts
- Kitchenette
- Grocery/convenience store
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Playground on site
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Yard
- Microwave
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Kitchenette
- Stovetop
- Soundproofed rooms
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Television
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- In-room massage available
- Free newspaper
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Club Dobogo Etterem - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Nearby Things to Do
Outdoor tennis courts and indoor tennis courts are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Beach volleyball on site
Spa Services
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.
- Hot stone massage
- Swedish massage
- Sauna in spa
- Sports massage
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12-15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 10.00 per night
- Dogs only
- 2 per room
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.4 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 180 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Pet deposit: EUR 10.00 per night
- Pet fee: EUR 12-15 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Club Dobogomajor
- Club Dobogomajor Aparthotel
- Club Dobogomajor Aparthotel Cserszegtomaj
- Club Dobogomajor Cserszegtomaj
- Dobogomajor
- Club Dobogomajor Hotel Cserszegtomaj
- Club Dobogomajor Hungary/Cserszegtomaj
- Club Dobogomajor Hotel
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
National Rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.


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DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and is used to assign IP addresses dynamically to network cards. DHCP works at the application layer.
DHCP is used to assign IP addresses to hosts or workstations on the network. Usually a DHCP server on the network performs this function. Basically the DHCP server "leases" out address for specific times to the various hosts. If a host does not use a given address for some period of time, that IP address can then be assigned to another machine by the DHCP server. When assignments are made or changed, the DHCP server must update the information in the DNS server.
As with BOOTP, DHCP uses the machine's or NIC ethernet (MAC) or hardware address to determine IP address assignments. The DHCP protocol is built on BOOTP and replaces BOOTP. DHCP extends the vendor specific area in BOOTP to 312 bytes from 64.
DHCP RFCs are 1533, 1534, 1541, and 1542. Configuration information sent from DHCP server includes:
DHCP discover message - The initial broadcast sent by the client to obtain a DHCP lease. It contains the client MAC address and computer name. This is a broadcast using 255.255.255.255 as the destination address and 0.0.0.0 as the source address. The request is sent, then the client waits one second for an offer. The request is repeated at 9, 13, and 16 second intervals with additional 0 to 1000 milliseconds of randomness. The attempt is repeated every 5 minutes thereafter.
DHCP uses ports 67 and 68.
After 50% of the lease time has passed, the client will attempt to renew the lease with the original DHCP server that it obtained the lease from using a DHCPREQUEST message. Any time the client boots and the lease is 50% or more passed, the client will attempt to renew the lease. At 87.5% of the lease completion, the client will attempt to contact any DHCP server for a new lease. If the lease expires, the client will send a request as in the initial boot when the client had no IP address. If this fails, the client TCP/IP stack will cease functioning.


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CES Video: HP Firebird with Voodoo DNA
HP finally came clean on its Firebird midsize gaming rig and we just spent a few minutes with the liquid-cooled machine. It seems that HP had the traveling gamer in mind as it's light enough to lug between LAN parties thanks to its laptop components. But don't forget that Gideon Bible-sized power brick. Overall though, it's a hot little rig that's sure to make all the… Read More
HP Firebird 803 with VoodooDNA leaked
The Blackbird 002 that launched last year may be impressive, but the design is nothing special and the price range isn't very attractive at $1,799-$4,999. Now, HP with VoodooDNA has given us something to look at. Read More


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Belize Guide, 11th Edition
Discover thatched Mayan huts, limestone plains, tropical forests, picture-perfect palm trees, coastal wetlands, piney mountains and pristine, endless beaches. Divers especially will yearn for Belize's offshore coral-and-sand islands, home to the world's second-longest barrier reef and perhaps the finest spot for Caribbean scuba diving and sport fishing. In this guide the reader will find information on Belize's top attractions, and will also learn about unexplored areas rich with history and tradition, national parks and Mayan ruins. Open Road gives travellers the real Belize, unspoiled by mass tourism, abounding with natural wonders and warm, friendly people.
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Canadian broadcasters can go back to playing Dire Straits' 1985 hit, "Money For Nothing," the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) announced yesterday. The song was pulled from national playlists in January after a single listener complained about the use of the word "faggot" on Newfoundland radio station CHOZ-FM.
"Money For Nothing" was immediately deemed a breach of the Human Rights Clauses of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' (CAB) Code of Ethics and Equitable Portrayal Code. The decision caused public outrage in support of the classic song.
"It made us look silly in the eyes of the broadcast community around the world," writer/broadcaster Alan Cross, a 30-year veteran of the Canadian radio biz, tells Rolling Stone. "I talked to people from the U.S. and the U.K. and they were like, 'What's wrong with you people? Don't you get it? It's a joke. It's a satire. You didn't understand the context?'"
The new decision was based on what CBSC calls "considerable additional information" – such as learning that alternative versions of "Money For Nothing" have existed since 1985, proving "the band and the composer considered that there was a less offensive way of presenting the song to the public long ago" and the context in which the word is used demonstrates that "the composer's language appears not to have had an iota of malevolent or insulting intention."
The CBSC added that the time/age issue alone "will not save a challenged song" and that the Atlantic Regional Panel was "correct in its view of the inappropriateness of the word" for broadcast on Canadian airwaves.
Stations now have the option to play the original version or any one the alternative versions.
Cross wasn't surprised at the original decision or the amendment. "They have to be very careful that they're meeting the needs of all Canadians," he says. "When it comes to things like foul language and discriminatory language, it's really tough for the CBSC to rule in any direction but for the plaintiff.
"Every single incident is taken as an isolated case. So what happens when somebody complains about the Tragically Hip's 'At The Hundredth Meridian' with the F-bomb in it? What if somebody complains about the Who from 1978, 'Who Are You' with 'Who the fuck are you' in it? Under the rules, the CBSC would have to rule those songs unplayable on Canadian airwaves because of language."
• Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing' Banned in Canada
• Canadian Federal Watchdog Urges Agency to Reconsider Ban of Dire Straits Song
• The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: Dire Straits, 'Brothers in Arms'


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Arsenal Legend Back With The Gunners
After a season away from the mighty Arsenal, the traditional red & white is back in town.
Arsenal played in Red Currant shirt last season as part of the final salute to our historic home. The shirts were resemble the first ever Arsenal shirts worn at the home of football.
Most supporters, including myself, thought that the shirts just weren't Arsenal, they were nice enough, but something just wasn't right.
However, today Arsenal.com issued pictures of the shirt for next season and, as we all knew we would, we are once again 'the boys in red & white'.
In true Arsenal fashion though, the images do not give you the full picture, as last season, the images do not give everything away, but needless to say, they look beautiful.
Click here to see the new kit.
Just as a side note, the kit appears to be exactly the same as the kit we posted as the possible new kit all those month ago.
See. It even has the Emirates label as described by Arsenal.com
Who says Vital Arsenal doesn't get exclusives.


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The number of people taking the bus or LRT continues to rise in a trend that started 10 years ago, says Edmonton Transit.
While ridership rose by just over three per cent last year, it has jumped almost 150 per cent since 2003.
Bob Boutilier, general manager of transportation services, credits improvements in service for the rise in passengers.
In 2012. ETS improved service in off-peak hours on busy bus routes and added new routes such as crosstown service between Mill Woods and West Edmonton Mall, he said.
ETS also sold more group work passes and student passes, he said.


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Under-siege India will lose "more than just respect" if they don't stop idolising their ageing cricket greats and find a fresh core of fast bowlers and batsmen who specialise in all three formats of the game, feels former Australian batsman Dean Jones.
India currently trail a four-match Test series against Australia 0-3, failing to take even a single game to five days.
"This Indian team craves respect, but the way India are going about it, they will lose more than just respect. The Indians look tired and too slow in the field. They must stop idolising their greats, and start looking to the future.
"The Indians have had a tough 13 months. They have played 16 Tests, 38 One-Day Internationals, four Twenty20 matches and many IPL matches. India have won a World Cup, but lost massively when they play overseas," said Jones.
"If India want to be No.1 in the world in all forms of the game, they must find a great core of fast bowlers and batsmen who specialise in all formats," he added.
Jones said a team can be judged by how well its tail can bat and Indian tailenders look fragile.
"You can tell how any team is playing by the way its tail is batting. If bowlers are putting in the hard yards with the bat, that tells me this team wants to win.
"India's lower order is so fragile it has become a laughing stock. They don't look like they want to be there, and are not prepared to wear one for their country," Jones was quoted as saying by the Sydney Morning Herald.
The former cricketer also said India would have to take some hard decisions regarding the seniors in the side.
"India have to put up with some pain by retiring some senior players. Or maybe some senior players might have to specialise in one format of the game. It is time that Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Zaheer Khan and VVS Laxman made up their minds on what format of the game they think they can still excel in.
"The workload in this cricket environment is too much for players over the age of 34. They must make a decision and start to specialise," Jones pointed out.
Insisting that India don't know how to win Test matches, Jones said, "They need bowlers who bowl over 145km/h, unless you are a cagey bowler like a Zaheer. If you look at recent history, with the success of the West Indies (1979-95), Australia (1995-2005), England (since 2006) and this Australian team, all have three or more bowlers who bowl over 145km/h. That's why they have been winners.
"Spinners help you win, no doubt, but ultimately the quicks who bowl over 145km/h frighten everyone, especially the tail! India needs to start a widespread search for fast bowlers. They are there in India, there are 1.2 billion people who live there."
The 50-year-old Aussie said India should keep grass on the pitches at home in order to do well abroad.
"India should try is to keep the grass on their pitches. Trust me, I know they can grow grass on their pitches. I have seen many pitches with grass on them, and they are great tracks to play on.
"If the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced this policy then more kids would want to bowl fast."
Insisting that India would have to take risks if they wanted to win in the fourth Test, starting on January 24, Jones said, "They need five bowlers to get Australia out on a flat deck in Adelaide. If I were India, I would drop Laxman and Vinay Kumar. India will need three quicks, and should look at playing their two spinners in Ravichandran Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha in Adelaide.
"That means, Virat Kohli would bat at five and M S Dhoni at six. It is supposed to be a flat track. So it is time that some heat was put on the senior Indian batsmen to make some runs. They need to stand up, and history tells me they all love batting at Adelaide. The Indians will have to make some hard decisions."


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Friday, November 16, 2007
I also went to bed fighting some very low feelings: Like, I'm a big fat(literally) nobody with a nothing life. I can't really delve into the whys or wherefores of those feelings, as just typing the words is bringing them back.
So, I'm a homemaker. But I'm not the good kind. I'm the kind with unfolded laundry and dubious kitchen floors. My house is the muggle version of the Weasley's place, the Burrow. Yay, rah. Who cares about homemakers? The world is certainly not impressed with me. And if I were getting a grade (I was always SO good in school!) it would not be a good one. Certainly not an "A".
I'm the kind of homemaker who would rather be cruising youtube for 9/11 conspiracy theory vids and researching the latest drama in the Autism community than mopping my floors or dusting. (By the way, Autism Speaks seems to have a bit of a eugenics bent to them: trying to develop a prenatal autism test. WHAT good would that do, except to encourage moms to abort their potentially autistic kids. Yikes. OK, so I've never had to deal with fecal smearing or intensive therapies, BUT STILL. What is the value of a human life?)
And I guess that's the gist of my question, and the gist of my negative feelings: What's the value of THIS human life? I'm only a small fraction of the person I thought I'd be when I grew up. I can't do it all. I'm a mediocre homemaker at the end of the earth.
But right now I really need to get off my butt and get some stuff done.
8 comments:
- John Nicholas said...
Well, when you figure this all out and have an answer, please share it with others. There are a lot of us out here that feel the same way!
Seriously, though, any life is like a stone tossed in a pond. Ripples. You will never know, at least in this world, the good and positive effects that all you do creates! You just gotta believe that it happens. It does, you just gotta believe.
- Mimi said...
I'm so glad you slept well.
- Laura said...
Well, what can I say except that I know the feeling sometimes. I will pray for you...
- Michelle Melania said...
Alana, I love you! I also am not a very good homemaker- as can be seen by the massive amounts of time that I spend online. I detest laundry! Which is probably the biggest chore I have to do as a housewife.
You are an incredible mother and wife who is not only a housewife, but also the teacher of her children. You tasks are comparable to someone who works and takes care of her children. You are a work-at-home mom. And you aren't lazy. You cook for your family, usually not just one thing, but various things to meet the needs of everyone in your family. Your family is always presentable and clean, which means you are taking care of them in that respect as well.
I think you need to give yourself a little slack. I know you are doing an excellent job. We all have our faults and we can't possibly be perfect. But you are doing an excellent job. I hope you were able to get some things done today. I must now get off my butt so that I can do the same!
- Meg said...
I'm Nobody! Who Are You?
Poem lyrics of I'm Nobody! Who Are You? by Emily Dickinson.
I'm nobody! Who are you?
Are you nobody, too?
Then there's a pair of us - don't tell!
They'd banish us, you know!
How dreary to be somebody!
How public like a frog
To tell one's name the livelong day
To an admiring bog!
(And I bet Emily Dickinson sucked at housekeeping, too!!)
- elizabeth said...
i agree; i m not alone either!!! laundry - well it gets done around once a month (i have to walk down 5 floors to do it), my kicthen. well. cluttered! i live in two rooms (plus ladies room of course) and these rooms are always messy. i am already planning on asking my spiritual sister to come over and help me clean come DV next Theophany so my apartment will be honourable for a house blessing... (never managed to do that last year when i moved in)...
and i have no children. just a cat and a job.
you know my parents house, i am told, was in a mess when i was a kid. i dont remember any mess. other than in my room! :) and you i can tell are present to your children.
that is a LOT and a lot of people do not know how to do this.
thanks for posting of Fr. Stephen's writings; we are so blessed to have the church and those in it's writings.
hope you sleep better - i know this is a huge drain on energy levels...
As one who knew you, back in the day, you impressed me then, and you still do. I don't like to do housework either, there are just so many other things to do in life.
I feel exactly like you do at times, but then I am reminded that the Saviors love for us is not judged by our house, it is how we treat others. It is without condition.
There is a broader picture to which we only have a small glimpse. Life is like a tapestry, by itself it is just a bunch of string, but together it is a work of art.
You are loved, and missed. I am so looking forward to the day when you are a short drive from me.
Chin up my dear.
Love, Joi
- Elizabeth said...
I hope you are getting better nights rest now ?
I also have fibro and have had four nights of little sleep, and felt very downhearted as a result.
Be kind to yourself ! You work hard at home, feeding, teaching and caring for your family. That is a fulltime job by itself.
So the house may not be perfectly tidy, but I don't know anyone with children whose house is ever perfectly tidy :-)
Mine certainly isn't !!!!
Sending love and hugs from Elizabeth at The Garden Window.


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This week's featured design got its start one evening this week. I was watching Hallmark Channel Christmas movies with my beloved husband (tissue box close at hand, LOL!)
An idea popped into my mind. I grabbed my sketch pad, pencils and other goodies and began to play with creating a chalkboard, cafe' sign style wedding or invitation set.
After tucking my hubby into bed, about two o'clock in the morning I had finished much of the design work! Inspiration has a mind of her own and when she desires to play with me, I've learned to run with her 🙂
The result was this Leaf Swirl, French Cafe Sign style Chalkboard Typographic Calligraphy Flourish wedding invitation set. I began my career as a calligrapher, to hand lettering has always been a love of my heart and I hope it shows in this collection.
In this set you'll find Wedding, Bridal Shower, Couple's Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, and Reception Invitations as well as a wide range of coordinating products for every need.
If there is an item you would like to have that hasn't been created just let me know – I'll be happy to do so. This will also eventually be available for Quinceanera and Bat Mitzvah Parties as well.


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Megan Fox Touches Herself in Armani Underwear
Now THAT'S a headline! Armani has just released a commercial of Megan Fox wearing their underwear while standing in one place, kinda attempting to pull off what she thinks people do when they're trying to act sexy. The result is underwhelming. It would have given me more tingles if she'd just remained completely still while the camera sweeped across her naughty bits a few times. Someone close that girl's mouth. She's going to catch flies. Or worse!


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Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars. I just created my own little AU sandbox to play in.
AN: Here's part 6! Thanks for all the great reviews! Enjoy and let me know what you think!
Testing the Waters: A Forever Destined Vignette
Part 6/6
Padme returned with the first aid kit and sat down next to her husband on the sofa.
"Okay…shirt off," Padme ordered, causing him to smirk.
"Well, aren't you a naughty nurse," he joked. She smirked.
"Oh, you have no idea," she replied playfully, as he removed his tunic. But Padme's playfulness disappeared, as she spotted the numerous burn spots caused by the EMP waves.
"Angel, I'm fine. Really," he promised. She shook her head and pushed her tears back.
"I'm just so tired of them hurting you," Padme said sadly, as she took out a bacta cloth, as she gently dabbed the first burn mark. He reached up and caressed her face gently.
"Now you know that it's going to take more than a bounty hunter, even one as good as Bane, and I'll admit he is good, to keep me from protecting my family and innocent people. Bane caught me off guard tonight, but that won't happen again. He's going to have to get really creative the next time we meet if he plans to live through our next encounter. Like I said, he may be good, but in the end when it matters, he'll be no match for the true power of the Force," Anakin told her, before hissing as she continued to clean his burns.
"I know. But that won't keep me from worrying about you. Look at all these burns," she fretted.
"Angel, they're purely superficial wounds," he said.
"That's not the point and they still need treated," Padme replied, as she continued to gently dab the bacta on her husband's muscled chest. He snatched the cloth from her hand and tossed it away.
"Hey…" Padme protested, as he pulled her into his lap.
"I need to finish cleaning your burns," she reminded him.
"Later," he replied, as he stared passionately at her. Padme gazed back at him, as her entire body tingled. He lowered his lips to hers and she moaned into his kiss, as he moved his lips over hers in a sensual, passionate rhythm, plundering her mouth with his own.
"Oh Ani…" Padme cooed, as he buried his face in the nape of her neck, nibbling sensually and grazing his teeth along her soft, sweet skin. Padme mewled, as she snaked her arms around his neck and captured his lips in a hot, feverish kiss. Her lips left his lips and she started placing kisses on his muscled chest, as her hands marveled at his toned physique.
"Maybe you should go get some wine and meet me upstairs in the bedroom," she suggested sultrily. He smirked.
"That's an invitation I would never refuse," he replied, as they got up. He watched her saunter up the stairs, while she tossed him a seductive gaze. He hurried to the kitchen once she was upstairs and grabbed a bottle of red wine from the fridge. The romance and passion between them still burned strong and always would.
As Anakin entered their bedroom, the door slid closed behind him and he dropped the bottle of wine he had in his hand. Fortunately, thanks to his quick Jedi reflexes, he stopped the bottle in mid air and floated it to rest on the bedside table, for all coherent thought had left his mind, as he stared at the angel before him. And she was an angel…literally. Glittering white costumed wings adorned her back and she had donned their sexy accompanying outfit, which consisted only of a glittering white bra and panties set.
"Well, I guess that answers my question," she said. He swallowed, as his eyes continued to roan over her amazing body.
"What question?" he managed to ask.
"Whether or not I'm getting too old to wear things like this," Padme replied.
"Angel, the word old doesn't even remotely belong in the same sentence with you. You're as beautiful and sexy as ever. I mean, when you enter a room, every man's head turns to you. I really am the luckiest man in the galaxy," he replied.
'Well, I'm yours and your head is the only one I care about. I do wish you wouldn't let the attention of others get to you," she said.
"I do try, my angel, but I have an unfortunate curse that allows me to sense entirely too many of their thoughts without even trying," he replied. She sauntered to him and slipped her arms around his waist.
"But you have to know that my thoughts are always about you. You and our children are my life," she told him.
"I know. I've never doubted your love and I never will. And look at you. You are so insanely beautiful and sexy. It's no wonder every man with a pulse pines after you. But you're mine and I will never take that for granted," he told her passionately.
"I know you won't, but I'll do my part to remind you how much I love and desire only you, my handsome, sexy Jedi husband," she replied, as she kissed him tenderly. Their lips parted and she sauntered to the bed.
"I'll let you pour the wine," she told him, as she lay on her side, striking a sexy, alluring pose. He smirked.
"Do you have any idea what you do to me?" he asked. She smirked back.
"I have an idea," she responded, as she sat up slightly.
"Credit for your thoughts, beautiful?" he asked, as he poured the wine into two glasses.
"You mean other than thinking about you naked?" she asked coyly. He chuckled.
"Careful star nymph or we'll end up having to skip the foreplay," he teased.
"Don't make threats unless you intend to make good on them, love. And as for what I was thinking about, besides you in all your naked glory, was about Leia. I think you're rubbing off on me, because I was far too lenient with her punishment," Padme mentioned.
"You're right. We shouldn't let her go to that social. You and I both know what kinds of things happen at those things," Anakin said.
"You just don't want Leia to date," Padme replied.
"You're right, I don't and certainly not a smooth talking boy like Jake Clovis," Anakin grumbled.
"He seemed very nice. I'm sure his Uncle has taught him to be a gentleman around a lady," Padme replied. Anakin snorted.
"Yeah, he seemed a little too thrilled about Jake taking Leia to the social. I wish he'd quiet his thoughts," Anakin grumbled, as he drank some of his wine.
"Ani, I thought we just agreed that you know that I only want you," Padme replied.
"I did and I do, but this has nothing to do with what you want. It's about what Clovis wants," Anakin said.
"Like he would ever have a chance. Why does he bother you so much? And don't tell me it's just because of his former association with the separatists, because I know it's more than that," Padme replied.
"I don't want to talk about this; at least not now. For now, let's just agree that he's annoying and his nephew better keep his hands to himself around Leia or they're both Bantha poodoo. As for us, I'd really like to get back to that foreplay we were talking about," he said. She smirked and lay back down on her side again, striking another sexy pose.
"I'm waiting for you, love. You are the one that still has some clothes on," she challenged. He smirked and rid himself of his pants.
"Better?" he asked. Padme's eyes glazed with desire.
"Oh yeah. Now get over here so I can show you that you're the only man I want and desire," she ordered.
"Even though you should have learned that by now," she added.
"Well, I am slow learner. But I bet you can teach me a memorable lesson," he said, wriggling his eyebrows playfully at her. She giggled.
"Get over here, sexy Jedi," she demanded, as she pulled him down into the mass of bedclothes with her, as playfulness turned to passion in an instant.
Clovis' driver parked the speeder, as they arrived home. As they got into the lift to go up to their penthouse, Jake brought up a pressing question in his mind.
"So…how grounded am I?" Jake asked curiously. Rush glanced at his nephew.
"I told you I didn't like those snotty girls and that I didn't want you hanging out with them. I told you they were a bad influence and I was obviously right," Rush began, referring to Veronica and her friends.
"I know and I don't like them either. They just sort of showed up here and when I found out they were going to Republica 500, I couldn't resist. Can you blame me? I mean…Leia is really pretty and when I saw her at school today, I really wanted to meet her," Jake said. Rush smirked.
"No, I suppose I can't blame you. Leia possess the same allure as her mother it seems," Rush replied.
"Yeah, if you're so crazy about her mom, then how come you never tried to date her, before she was married, of course," Jake mentioned.
"Who said I didn't?" Rush retorted.
"When we first came to the Senate, we went out on a date. I was so entranced by her beauty and how she spoke of issues that she was passionate about. Till this day, I have still not met a woman like her," he said, recalling the memories.
"What I didn't know what the time was that she had just gotten out of a very abusive relationship, so that night, when I tried to kiss her, it scared her to death, because she wasn't ready for anything like that," Rush said regrettably.
"After that, she declined any of my dinner and date invitations. Then the next thing I knew, she was dating Anakin Skywalker. And before I knew it, she was engaged and getting married to him. I guess I wasn't the man she wanted or needed," Rush explained.
"Then don't you think you should move on?" Jake asked forwardly. Rush glanced at him.
"I have moved on," he insisted. Jake rolled his eyes.
"Whatever you say, Uncle, but it's pretty obvious to everyone that you still have a thing for her," Jake replied.
"There's always the one that got away and she's that one for me. Now as for you, I'm going to allow you to attend the social with Leia, but besides that, you're grounded for a week," Rush told his nephew, who's mood soured considerably at the news of his punishment.
The next morning began like most at the Skywalker residence. The Senate wasn't meeting in light of the attacks last night, but Padme was meeting with several colleagues later that morning. And as they often did, they had chosen to meet at her home. Until that time came, she was enjoying making breakfast for her family. Padme wasn't surprised when her sister and Ryoo arrived. She knew Obi-Wan was likely lagging behind on the veranda with her husband. Her oldest niece sat down at the table.
"Good morning Aunt Padme," Ryoo said.
"Good morning sweetheart and good morning, Sola. Where's Will?" Padme asked, as she handed a plate to Ryoo.
"He's with his Daddy. Anakin is going on about something and Ben is arguing with him. Something about it being Ben's fault, whatever "it" refers to," Sola said. Padme rolled her eyes.
"The "it" they we're referring to is the fact that last night when Ben came to the Opera House after picking up the kids, he left Leia here," Padme said.
"So…what's so bad about that?" Sola asked in confusion. Padme smiled.
"He left her alone with a cute boy," Padme clarified.
"Ohhh…that explains it. Cute boy, huh?" Sola asked her blushing niece. Leia nodded.
"He asked me to the social next week," Leia said. Sola whistled impressively.
"Your first social. How exciting. What are you going to wear?" she asked.
"We're going shopping tomorrow to pick out a new dress," Padme answered.
"Wow…first date. I'm surprised Anakin is taking it as well as he is," Sola replied.
"Me too," Padme added.
"Honestly your boys are worse than the children at times," Shmi complained, as she entered the kitchen carrying her youngest grandchild.
"How come they're my boys when they're behaving like immature Bantha rears?" Qui-Gon questioned, as she put three-year-old Will at the table. Padme put a plate in front of him with a pancake on it, while Sola began cutting it up for him.
"Tank you Aunt Padme!" he called.
"You're very welcome, sweet boy," Padme replied, as Anakin and Obi-Wan finally made their way into the kitchen.
"It's still your fault," Anakin insisted.
"No, because if this boy is really interested in her, then he would have found a way to ask her out, regardless of anything I did. I didn't mean to leave her here alone with him, but I was more focused on coming to rescue your bloody hyde…again," Obi-Wan retorted.
"Again? You wish. I'm the one always saving your skin. Remember the Gondark nest? Or do I need to bring up Cato-Neimodia?" Anakin asked.
"You knocked me into that nightmare and you know that Cato-Neimodia doesn't bloody count!" Obi-Wan griped.
"Oh, will you two stop!" Sola cried in annoyance, causing their argument to cease.
"He started it," Obi-Wan mumbled.
"You mean you started it," Anakin mumbled back.
"All right Ani, that's enough. Now sit down and eat," Padme ordered.
"You too Ben," Sola added. Padme and Sola shared a satisfied look, as their husband's obeyed them.
A week later…
"Ani…do you have the holocam ready?" Padme called, as she came down the stairs.
"Yep, it's all ready to go," he said, with no enthusiasm.
"Oh love, cheer up. It's just one little date. Leia is still our baby girl," Padme insisted, as she gave him a soft kiss, just as the door chimed.
"Oh that must be Jake," Padme said, as she hurried to the door. Anakin's mood soured again.
"Ani…remember what we discussed?" she asked. He rolled his eyes.
"Yes angel," he answered.
"Let's hear it," she ordered. He sighed.
"No mind tricking, no death threats, and no Force choking," he recited. Padme opened the door and invited Jake and his Uncle in. Jake was wearing his best clothes and was carrying a bouquet of white Alderaanian lilies.
"Wow Jake, you look very handsome. Leia should be down in a few minutes," Padme said.
"Thank you Lady Skywalker," Jake replied politely.
"I hope you don't mind if I stay and take a few holos of my own," Rush said.
"Of course not," Padme replied, as she invited him in. Padme stood beside Anakin, as Leia made her appearance at the top of the stairs. She was wearing a beautiful lavender sleeveless down, which had thick straps and a straight, semi-conservative collar. Her hair was up in an elegant twist, while two single curls framed her face. Anakin was caught off guard by how much she looked like her mother.
"Wow…you look amazing," Jake said, as he handed the flowers to her. Leia's face lit up at his compliment and at receiving the flowers. Padme's face glowed with happiness for her daughter and as she looked to her husband, he couldn't help but smile as well, because he loved seeing his girls happy. He put his arm around Padme and kissed her hair.
"Okay, I'll try to calm down about this whole dating thing, because she's so happy. But if he hurts her, then all bets are off," he whispered to her. She smiled.
"I couldn't ask for more than that," she replied, as he got the holocam and took some holos of them, as did Rush with his own. Tyler and Neela had volunteered to chauffeur the young couple to the social and they ushered the two young people into the speeder. Rush didn't hang around long after they left, for Anakin usually made him quite uncomfortable and soon, it was just Anakin and Padme.
"See…that wasn't so bad," Padme told him.
"I guess not. We won't have any problems as long as he treats my princess like a princess. If he hurts her, then he better plan on running away and staying away from every civilized system possible, because I will hunt him down and crush his bones into powder if he makes her cry," Anakin replied. Padme shook her head.
"Come on, let's take the kids to a holomovie at the Holoplex," she suggested.
"Sounds good. We should see something with a lot of action and property damage. You know how explosions put me in a good mood," he joked.
"Ugh…so I guess there's no chance of seeing the new romance, is there?" she asked.
"You really expect Luke and Jayden to sit through one of those?" he asked. She thought about the prospect of seeing one of those and hearing all her son's brilliant wisecracks.
"Fine…we'll see the one with all the explosions," Padme conceded, as they rounded the kids up.
Bane's goons pounded their fists into an unfortunate soul that had angered their boss. This time, the one receiving the beating was one of their own.
"You've worked for me for a long time, Chase, but your foul up on Coruscant could have been fatal for me," Bane said. The human male coughed up a spot of blood.
"Please boss, I can help you fix this!" the man called.
"You cost me a fortune. You were in charge of making sure no one could infiltrate the perimeter, yet three of Skywalker's brats got in. Had it not been for that, Count Dooku would have paid me a fortune for the release of his grandson and granddaughter-in-law. And that doesn't even include the credits I could have got from the Republic for the release of the Chancellor. But I didn't get the chance to ransom them, thanks to your screw up," Bane spat.
"I can help you recover your losses, I swear!" he called, as his former colleagues beat on him.
"Shut up! You screwed us out of a lot of money and now we're taking it out of your worthless carcass," one of the brutes shouted.
"Don't be too hasty, Finch. Let's hear what Mr. Munez has to say," Bane ordered, ceasing their beating.
"How do you propose I get my money?" Bane asked.
"By using them," Chase replied, as he handed a holo to Bane of a beautiful red haired woman and a young red haired girl that looked much like the other.
"Is this a joke? How are these little harlots supposed to get credits out of Count Dooku?" Bane questioned.
"Because the woman is Zia Jade Windu and the brat is…my daughter," he replied.
"Now I know you're lying. Mace Windu is this brat's father," Bane said.
"Not biologically," Chase replied.
"All right, you've got my attention. I'm listening," Bane urged.
"Zia and I are old flames. When she told me she was pregnant, I dumped her and split. But now, I could show up and tell her I've seen the error of my ways and I want to get to know the girl," Chase explained.
"And you think she's just going to let you waltz back into her daughter's life?" Bane questioned skeptically.
"No, she'll be leery of me, but I'm good actor. I learned from the best, after all," Chase replied.
"So, how do we use this brat to get my money?" Bane asked.
"I'll get close to her and then we can ransom her and the mother. Mace Windu is very good friends with Count Dooku's family. You'll get your money and I'll get a cut, not to mention I'll get to keep my life. We both win," Chase said. Bane contemplated his plan for a moment.
"Normally, I don't make deals…but this could be quite entertaining," Bane said.
"All right…go get yourself cleaned up and get back to Coruscant," Bane ordered.
"Yes sir," Chase replied.
"If you botch this or double cross me, then you're a dead man," Bane warned.
"Don't worry, I want the money as much as you. Zia and her brat mean nothing to me," he replied coldly, as he picked himself up and went to prepare for his journey back to Coruscant…
Well, as you may have guessed, the next vignette will deal with this Chase character coming back into Zia's life after all these years. The question is, will they discover his plan and stop him before it's too late? All this and much more in the next vignette, which at this time, remains untitled as of yet. But look for it soon! In the meantime, please review and let me know what you think!


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Jersey Mike's sales today go to Ronald McDonald House
Five Jersey Mike's Subs locations in the Savannah area will cap off a month-long "Month of Giving" campaign today to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire with Jersey Mike's "Day of Giving."
All five restaurants will donate 100 percent of today's sales to the local Ronald McDonald House charities.
Jersey Mike's Subs locations nationwide are holding "Day of Giving" celebrations for 86 charities, including Ronald McDonald House.
Last year, the initiative raised $858,000 for 74 local charities and this year's goal is more than $1 million.
To find a participating Jersey Mike's Subs, go to www.jerseymikes.com/mog.
OSHA gives kudos to Delta in Savannah
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recognized Delta Air Lines' airport customer service and technical operations in Savannah as its newest Star site for its Voluntary Protection Program, which is designed to recognize workplaces with outstanding safety systems and performance.
Delta, the first major airline participant in the program, operates 15 airport and aircraft maintenance locations across the United States with the Star site designation.
"We are very proud of our Savannah team for their unwavering commitment to Delta's deepest core value – safety," said Ken Hylander, senior vice president for corporate safety, security and compliance.
Delta's Savannah operation met the multipoint safety and health analysis and successfully completed an intensive on-site inspection by OSHA staff, which included proactive measures to prevent fatalities, injuries and illnesses.
The Savannah operation worked for more than a year to earn Star site status.
Small business workshop series slated
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with SCORE, will offer a small business workshop series "Successfully Growing Your Business in Turbulent Times."
SCORE professionals will share successful tactics designed to help area businesses take their organizations to the next level, from increased sales to transforming business plans.
A seminar titled "Small Business: Turning Around A Struggling Business" will lead off the series with speaker Jim Perry of the Stanford Business School from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at chamber headquarters.
Perry, a former career Navy logistician, university professor and small business owner, will offer options for managing risks in today's business climate.
The cost per workshop is $20 for chamber members, $25 for non-members. The cost for the full series is $90 for chamber members and $120 for non-members. Advance registration is required. For more information, go to hiltonheadchamber.org.


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How to explain the slowdown in US health care spending? The more you look, the more it seems choice and competition are playing a big role. As I noted last week, the increase in high-deductible, employer-provided health insurance — frequently paired with a health savings accounts — are one likely cause.
Another candidate can be found in the CBO's recently updated budget forecast. The budget scorekeeper dropped its 10-year cost for Medicare by $137 billion. Here's why, according to the CBO: "The largest downward revision in the current baseline is for spending for Medicare's Part D (prescription drugs)." Indeed, 75% of that decline, notes economist and AEI visiting scholar James Capretta, was due to the drop in expected Medicare drug benefit spending. Moreover, actual 2012 spending was 40% below what was projected in 2007. And over the last two years, "CBO has dropped the expected cost of the drug benefit over the eight-year period from 2013 to 2020 by nearly $250 billion, or 33%."
What's going on with Medicare Part D? Capretta:
And this is occurring in a program run entirely through private insurance plans competing with each other for enrollment among Medicare beneficiaries. Naysayers continue to argue that this cost experience has nothing to do with consumer pressure—it's all supposedly due to the transition from branded drugs to generics. But what's driving seniors out of branded drugs? It's the design of the drug benefit being offered by the private plans. Those plans are offering seniors low-premium products with strong incentives for generic substitution, and—surprise, surprise—seniors are readily taking them up on the offer. It turns out that Medicare beneficiaries are just as eager to save on their monthly insurance premiums as everyone else in America. It's just that this is the first time in the history of Medicare that they have been given the opportunity to cut their expenses by signing up with lower-cost options.
More evidence that injecting market forces throughout Medicare, as would be done with premium support reform, stands a good chance at reducing costs without hurting the quality of care.


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BERLIN (May. 27)
Warning against emigration of business men to Colombia, South America, was issued here today by the Hilfsverein der Juden in Deutschland, central Jewish relief organization.
The warning pointed out that businessmen immigrants have already caused a certain embarrassment in Colombia and that entry of more Jewish tradesmen without specialized knowledge might endanger all Jewish immigration to that country.