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Poem of the Day: Brown Threat 2 Society
Brown Threat 2 Society
by Alejandro G. Vera
A menace to society and a vago from the hood
And porque my skin is brown
People assume I'm up to no good
They don't feel safe when I'm around
They look down on me cuando hablo Espanglish
A bloodthirsty descendant of the Aztecs
Porque I don't speak the "proper" language
I speak what's known as Tex-Mex
Because I come from the Deep South
And have aggressive attitude towards people
But in my life, there's been nothing to smile about
It's full of sin, struggles, and evil
All they show is resentment and fear
But if you look closely into my eyes
You'll see the pain from all those troubled years
I disguise it with black shades in daylight
And at night wash it away with a case of beers
But still at times in the still of the night
Alone in the dark I fight away tears
Pero no me entiendes, you can't understand
When the odds are against you, how can you prosper?
When during childhood you become a man
And after that derange into a monster
This is for all my misunderstood brothers
Who won't settle for minimum wages
Who are a danger to themselves and others
For all the carnales confined up in cages
Alejandro G. Vega was born in Mexico City and brought to the United States at the age of two. "I grew up my whole life in San Anto, and as the oldest of six children born to first generation immigrants I learned everything through hard knocks at home and in school — but mostly on the streets. Nobody in my family has ever been to college or graduated and I hope to prove a lot of people wrong and be the first one. I feel my poetry is an extension of my beliefs and emotions harmonizing in an art form. Every poem is a peek of what goes on inside a revolutionary mind."


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Because of Simple Little Things ...
Somethings do make me feel feminine. Of course the clothing always does, a dress and heels or a night gown. Every time.
But other things, maybe silly things.
Watching "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Steel Magnolias" and "Under The Tuscan Sun". Crying while watching movies.
Having a glass of Champagne at the holidays.
Painting my nails, even clear polish.
Knowing names like Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karen, Mary Quant and Vera Wang wanting their dresses. Lusting for them even.
Window shopping, most especially for dresses and heels. Looking at bridal magazines.
Listening to Roberta Flack sing 'Killing Me Softly With His Songs' or 'First Time I Ever Saw His Face'.
Applying moisturizer to my legs and arms.
Feeling the tears well up watching my daughters wedding.
Laugh if you want, it's okay.
Silly little things make me feel feminine.
Always have, always will.
I feel feminine when I arrange flowers better than my wife so she always ask me to do it, when I cry at movies, I always do, when I always end up choosing the girliest meal at the restaurant when I am out with my girlfriends, window shopping reading fashion magazines it all reinforces what seems to come so naturally for this girl (boy)
Yes all sorts of small things can reinforce the femine feeling

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When you decide to start homeschooling, it feels like there are a zillion decisions to be made. You have to pick out curriculum (and there seem to be several thousand of those!), decide a learning style, figure out where you're going to homeschool in the house, set up a schedule, answer a bunch of questions from friends and family, decide whether or not to join a co-op, find a co-op, navigate the laws of your state, and so much more!
Whew, are you overwhelmed yet? I sure was! It felt like I was spending ten to twelve hours a day doing nothing but reading up on the seemingly infinite possibilities and decisions that needed to be made.
Before you start racing through and finding the answers to all of the questions above, it is important to stop and think through a couple of very important questions first. I suggest you actually get out a new notebook or journal, and use it as you go through this process. Writing out your answers will help you not only sort through the infinite possibilities for you and your children, but also to help calm the chaos that homeschooling will bring. Writing it down helps to keep things simple–and that goes a long way towards ensuring success!
The first question you should ask yourself is WHY? Why are you homeschooling? There are as many different answers to that question as there are different types of homeschoolers (and that's a lot!) You may have a good idea of why, but so many of the decisions you make down the road will be made by the answer to this question. Are you homeschooling for faith reasons? The schools weren't a good fit for your child? Are you angry at the schools? Does your child have special needs or a learning disability? Are they gifted? Does their learning style not fit within the normal school system? For most people homeschooling, it isn't just one reason, but a combination of several reasons why they are deciding to homeschool. I explained our reasons for homeschooling earlier this summer, and it can be boiled down to this: we want to teach our kids to be self-directed learners.
One of the big lessons I learned as I was beginning this journey was that our reason for homeschooling plays directly into so many of the decisions we needed to make. Like I said, we had several reasons for homeschooling, which sometimes got jumbled up in our head as we sat and talked about it. By sitting down and writing it out, we were able to quickly see that while we had many reasons, they all boiled down to the simple goal of teaching our kids how to be self-directed learners. The rest of our reasons were good side effects of that one major goal. There were many curriculums that we really liked, and a lot of options before us; but having that simple answer helped us eliminate a lot of curriculums that were good, but wouldn't help us achieve our goals, and instead focus in on the types of curriculum that would. In short, it took us from thousands of options down to a couple of dozen options.
The second question you should ask is What is My Child's Learning Style? Some kids are visual learners. Some are auditory. Some kids have trouble sitting still, while others love to read to learn. Some benefit from a traditional classroom, while others might thrive in a montessori style. Every child is different, and just like with the first question, knowing your child's learning style will help you make choices as you move forward in homeschooling. Some homeschoolers swear by Charlotte Mason's approach, while others are adamant that Classical Learning is the way to go. Still others are passionate about UnSchooling. There's so many options! But no one method is perfect for every learning style, so knowing your child's learning style will help you narrow down your options even further when picking curriculum and opportunities. It is natural for us as parents to pick the curriculum and teaching method that is our own learning style–but if our children have a different learning style, that can lead to major frustration down the road. Not to mention the problems that come when you try to use the same curriculum that worked so well for one child but not for the next who has a different learning style.
HSLDA breaks learning styles down into three easy to understand categories: Lookers, Listeners and Movers. Their page on learning styles has great information to help you determine what not only your child's learning style, but their strengths and their weaknesses within it. Write down the answers you find, because it will help you in the days to come!
Tomorrow, we'll begin to break down the different philosophies in homeschooling, to help you pick the one that best fits you and your family!


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Chelsea are through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after beating Galatasaray 2-0 at Stamford Bridge tonight.
Jose Mourinho's Blues welcomed star striker Didier Drogba back to west London but the Ivorian had a mediocre night for the Turkish side as the Premier League leaders controlled proceedings in the Round of 16 second leg to move to the final eight with a 3-1 aggregate victory.
Last month's initial bout saw Roberto Mancini's Cimbom step up in the second half to equalise through Aurelien Chedjou after Fernando Torres' early opener but there was none of the same tonight as the Istanbul giants were powerless in the English capital.
Samuel Eto'o, who started in place of Torres, gave Chelsea the lead within five minutes when he latched onto a lovely through ball from Oscar to rifle home past Galatasaray keeper Fernando Muslera from a tight angle.
The visitors were struggling to test the Blues defence while the home side went about doubling their advantage on the night and their attacking prowess paid off late in the first half.
Chelsea skipper John Terry saw his header from a corner palmed away by Muslera but the ball fell straight into the path of an unmarked Gary Cahill who slammed home into the roof of the net from close range.
That set up the 2012 European champions for a second half of keeping the Turkish outfit quiet and it proved to be a simple task as Galatasaray's failure to land one single shot on target denied them any hope in what was a fairly quiet night for Blues keeper Petr Cech.
The victory keeps alive Mourinho's hopes of becoming the first manager to win the Champions League with three different clubs but the games don't get any easier as Chelsea now find themselves alongside the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid in the final eight.
2013/14 UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 second leg
Chelsea (ENG): 2 (Samuel Eto'o 4', Gary Cahill 43') Galatasaray (TUR): 0 Stamford Bridge, London, England - 38,038 *Chelsea wins 3-1 on aggregate
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"....and I want to be like water if I can; water doesn't give a damn" - David Berman (2001)
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Low water tactics
After a spell of some weeks without significant rainfall, our rivers have dropped low. A quick look at the gauge station pages of the Environment Agency website is all that is required to see that the levels have flatlined, our spate streams' vital signs diminished to a trickle over weed clad stones.
Not that I'm complaining. I love fishing summer rivers when they are dead low. Of course the going can be challenging, with the need for stealthy approach work and presentation coming into particularly sharp focus; but there is no better time to smoke out a big trout in my experience. Low water conditions have a habit of concentrating feeding fish into smaller areas, making location somewhat easier than might otherwise be the case. We might see single large fish rising regularly on the very tails of the pools; or in some situations, I've found numerous quality trout in the opposite direction nosing tight up into the sinuous water at the very neck end. I'm always amazed at how large brown trout will take up feeding lies in water which looks far too shallow and exposed to offer safety to a nervous wild creature. But they do....and somehow, when the rivers drop to below normal summer level, the phenomenon becomes even more apparent.
Fish feeding in such circumstances offer the north country fly fisher one of the greatest challenges in our sport I reckon. To approach a big wild trout sipping flies nervously from the surface film in mere inches of water, requires considerable patience, stealth and control of nerves. Great technique helps too (Goddammit!), and while some talented individuals have that level of skill to fall back on, most of us need to rely a little more on luck. But doing what we can to put the odds in our favour, such fish need not necessarily be out of reach. Below are a few hints and tips I've gleaned over the years, which I hope you find useful. They've helped this decidedly average thrasher to put a few nice fish on the bank, so might be worth recounting:
1. Getting close enough - the importance of stealth
It's a frustrating fact that much of the time, the biggest trout station themselves in positions that are not easily approachable to the angler. It would be great to find the fish feeding in brisk water, waist deep, easily accessible from below, going at it hammer and tongs to a hatch of large upwings. But apart from odd occasions early season, this is rarely the case and the sitting duck we long for is more often than not skittish and ready to bolt off upstream in a huge bow wave the moment we step on a twig. Well maybe not step on a twig, but you get the idea.
It is, however, amazing how close we can get to our quarry if we approach quietly. And that to my mind is the key to unlocking the puzzle. If we can get close enough then our chances of an acceptable presentation are greatly increased and the balance tips ever so slightly in our favour. How close is close enough will vary between different scenarios and really, it's only experience that can tell you how far you can 'push the envelope' before the target fish gets fed up and buggers off. Once you've been shown the door a few times, you tend to get a feel for the optimum distance to which you can creep up to a fish without sounding alarm bells....and it can be surprisingly close. A fish lying in shallow water has a quite limited window of vision compared to one lying deeper and it's a happy paradox that given a low profile and any obstruction at all - boulder, bush, or even a flitch of submerged ranunculus - it is sometimes possible to get within a couple of rod lengths of fish rising in less than a foot of water.
But it does require a slow approach. The 'slower and lower' the better. The way I look at it is this: if the fish we have marked is a two pounder, possibly some way larger, then it's worth investing a bit of time into catching that fish; and if that means spending half an hour or more getting into a casting position, then so be it. The fish must not have any reason to become suspicious, so the approach is made from well back and if wading can be avoided then all well and good. If wading is required - and it often is on my rivers - then it should be done in a crouching position and movements must be extremely slow and measured, with considerable effort put into avoiding disturbance waves radiating out across the pool (the time can be spent by watching the rising fish all the time to see if there is a rhythm to its feeding, or if it is quartering between two or more different locations). I always aim to be either knelt down on the river bed or sat down on a submerged boulder by the time I'm ready to cast - so that my profile is as low as possible.
Bob Milne, kneeling, presents a nice low profile here.
2. Casting position
It's important to give thought to casting position. In fact I maybe should have started with this, because in reality we need to have some idea of where we intend to cast from before we even set out to approach the fish. Casting position can vary greatly and is not as simple as the old chalkstream maxim of '45 degrees behind and across from' the target. Indeed, when the water drops really low on a spate river, the small matter of drag comes becomes an order of magnitude more significant and minute foam lanes and counter lanes may need to be studied for clues as to where best to cast from. Sometimes, what looks to be a straightforward drift proves to be the opposite and anything other than a cast directly up the correct lane attracts micro drag in an instant. In such scenarios, a slack line cast is needed.....or maybe a cast from directly behind the fish, where great care is needed not to land the fly too far upstream, thus showing the fish the thicker section of your tapered leader - a recipe for disaster.
Quite often a cast from a position more or less square to the fish is useful. Fish lying in pool tails can succumb to this approach as we have a better opportunity to lay the leader into water travelling at the same pace, rather than the surefire drag-fest which results when casting into the accelerating flow from behind. It might sound counter-intuitive to approach the fish from a position where it feels like you will be easily seen but as explained above, when that fishes' window of vision is small, provided you keep low, there shouldn't be a problem.
Presenting from upstream is also a viable option and in some scenarios, may be about the only viable option. Earlier this week I watched a 3lb plus brownie rising confidently in a spot I had never seen a fish rise before, right on the very tail of a large pool. Not having ever put a fly into that piece of water before, I was unsure how best to tackle it, so went for a square-on position as described above. My first cast dragged horribly and the chance was gone. I hadn't realised it but the fish was lying in a sort of 'funnel' of water accelerating overhead and down both sides of it. With hindsight I accept that I should have tackled that particular beast from above - the only feasible option. When I subsequently tried a dummy run from upstream, the drift looked good - a mental note for next time.
Presenting from upstream can be testing. The approach needs to be made with even more stealth than usual and the method can be a bit of a one-hit wonder in that you tend to get one shot at your target before the advancing leader butt or flyline passes over its head and sends it scatty. But needs must!
The basic principle is to aerialise enough line to reach the fish, but on delivery, stop high and draw the rod tip back to dump the lot on the water a couple yards upstream. The rod tip can then be gradually lowered to allow the fly sufficient drag free drift down to the waiting fish. It's worth a try - I've lost count of the number of good fish this method has odged out of pool tails for me.
3. Rod and leader
I took my 8'6" #4 rod out with me the other night and it made me realise just how reliant I have become on longer rods for river dry fly presentation. My usual tool is a 3-weight at 10' long which coupled with a leader of 14-16', allows for really quite a long reach before any flyline touches the water. This helps tremendously when trying to beat drag on short upstream drifts. So used to this extra reach have I become, that I felt seriously hamstrung the other night and I'm certain that it cost me at least one good fish. My thinking is quite simplistic: for fish feeding in shallow water on a low summer river, it's surely beneficial to keep as much distance as possible between fly and flyline - so I go for as long a leader as can be comfortably be handled.....and a long rod helps with control of same.
4. Getting them to take.
So you're in position, the cast was made, the drift was good....the fish refused. What now? Quite often, if appropriate attention has been made to the above points, the first cast produces the required response. But then again, sometimes it doesn't! When the latter happens, then if the fish continues to feed, all well and good - try again. A change of fly might produce the required response. But avoid repeated 'scattergun' casting over the same fish, particularly if it has stopped rising. I find the best course of action is to dry the fly off and then sit and wait, holding the hook in one hand, ready to let go and cover the fish again once it starts rising confidently again. And that's the key, I reckon - give it plenty of time to get back on rhythm. There's no point keep covering a fish as soon as it tentatively smells the fresh air - it will soon spook altogether. Sometimes, it's best to go off for half an hour and try somewhere else to give the target a chance to regain confidence.
One thing I find when fishing evenings in summer, is that if you have a particularly tricky fish, it can pay to leave it alone and come back on the edge of darkness. There's every chance it will still be feeding, probably more intensely.....and trout often seem more forgiving of glitches in presentaion when the light starts to go.
The fish below (rubbish photo sorry), proved tricky on Friday night and after covering several times unsuccessfully, I had to leave well alone for over an hour after I rose it and missed. When I returned later, it took first pass.
5. Getting them out!
Hooking a big brown trout in shallow, boulder-strewn water is exciting. They tend to go absolutely nuts, either bombing about the pool randomly, making repeated leaps, or tearing off upstream leaving you with a singing reel. I wish I had some tips as to how to keep these fish hooked, but I honestly don't! There are many different ways of losing large fish and I've been guilty of them all. The best course of action appears to be to keep the rod as high as possible....and pray!
My conclusion to all this guff, is that there really is no need for the angler to complain too much about lack of water. Sure, our rivers need a regular flush through and the fishing on a 'fining down' fresh can be exceptional and is nearly always easier. But in my view, there is no better time to locate and stalk large wild brownies than during periods of low water; and the skills honed in such an undertaking can stand a flyfisher in very good stead. I recently had the privilege of watching two exceptionally good river anglers go about their work in such conditions and my conclusion was that however careful and quiet I thought I was, it's still not nearly enough. This stealth and economy of movement is, I'm certain, one of the primary keys to unlocking the problem of big river brown trout. And so the journey continues.........
Posted by Matthew Eastham at 5:13 PM
3 comments:
- Paul Procter Fly Fishing said...
Matt, brilliant, totally agree wi' every word. P
- Doolz said...
Really smashing piece Matthew. Honestly don't know how you haven't got a regular spot in either T&S or FF&FT. Keep up the good work.
Brilliant as usual Matt, Very well explained as good as you would find anywhere.
Thanks Peter.
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Food costs push up China consumer inflation
Higher food prices pushed up China's consumer inflation in September as the government tried to keep an economic recovery on track.
Consumer prices rose 3.1pc over a year earlier, government data showed on Monday. That was up from August's 2.6pc but below the Communist Party's 3.5pc target for the year.
Persistently higher inflation could complicate efforts to keep China's economic recovery on track by limiting the government's ability to prop up growth with lower interest rates or stimulus spending.
The country's top economic official, Premier Li Keqiang, earlier said Beijing would try to keep economic growth above 7.5pc for the year.
"Inflation remains at benign levels in the near term," said JP Morgan economist Haibin Zhu in a report. "The relatively benign inflation dynamics suggest that stabilising growth and economic reform remain the priority issues for policymakers in the near term."
Companies and investors are looking to a November ruling party meeting at which leaders are expected to produce a blueprint for future economic reforms.
Mr Li and other leaders have promised changes in China's financial system and more opportunities for entrepreneurs but have yet to release details.
The September price rise was driven by an 18.9pc jump in the cost of fresh vegetables. Holidays, drought and floods were partly responsible for the increase.
Prices of non-food products rose 1.6pc.
The inflation figures come after China's exports unexpectedly dropped in September while imports rose.
Producer prices, which measure the cost of goods as they leave the factory, fell 1.3pc, suggesting weak demand.
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Magic reach finalist stage in coaching search
ORLANDO – After an initial round of interviews that saw supposed leading candidates Brian Shaw and Michael Malone fail to advance, the Orlando Magic may actually be closer to naming a head coach than they are dealing franchise center Dwight Howard.
San Antonio Spurs assistant Jacque Vaughn, Philadelphia associate head coach Michael Curry and Phoenix player development coach Lindsey Hunter are the finalists to replace Stan Van Gundy. The trio has graduated to the interview stage with Magic President Alex Martins and the DeVos family after meeting with general manager Rob Hennigan.
Utah assistant Jeff Hornacek had an interview with Hennigan last Monday that was rumored to go very well, but the Salt Lake Tribune's Steve Luhm reported that he was no longer involved.
It's unlikely that any other candidates will be added, although it was deemed an upset by sources that Oklahoma City assistant Maurice Cheeks failed to land an interview and there was speculation he'd be in the mix late in the process.
According to sources, Vaughn is currently the favorite. Curry and Hunter, who each have ties to assistant GM Scott Perry through the Detroit Pistons, are legitimately in the mix.
Vaughn was part of the NBA champion Spurs when Hennigan was on staff in San Antonio in 2007 and is the youngest of the candidates, having only turned 37 in February.
He's also the one with the strongest Magic ties, having started a career-high 48 games for the 2002-03 Orlando squad, averaging 5.9 points and 2.9 assists. The California native had a celebrated prep and college career at the University of Kansas, known for his deft passing.
Curry is the lone finalist with head coaching experience, putting in a volatile season with the Pistons in 2008-09. As was the case in his playing days, he's known as a defensive mind.
Hunter actually played for Curry that season and has been involved with the Bulls since 2010. Orlando hired Matt Lloyd to be an assistant GM as well in late June. He worked in Chicago for 13 years.
A decision is by no means imminent, but should be in by August.
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When you create a map do you always develop the base map data? Probably not. That's why you source the data/work. What's the difference in this situation? My response was based on the assumption of professional honesty. If someone came to me with a project that they put together in a GIS and then cared enough about presentation to bring in a pro (or hire one of the many local carto tutors out there) to help communicate the message, I would consider that person to be thorough, not deceptive.
Now that is a really interesting question. You are absolutely right that in my eyes as a potential employer, the "shoe on the other foot" doesn't feel equal. But I don't run a GIS shop, I'm head of production (read "lead cartographer") of a map publishing company. Perhaps the difference is that cartographers (as opposed to GIS people) tend to think of data like a natural resource: we do as little original creation of base data as possible. I look at design sense in a potential employer very carefully, and if it were revealed in interview that someone's portfolio was not primarily her/his own design, I would be taken aback. I want to know what the prospect's design sense/skills actually are.
But, as I said, we aren't a GIS shop. And I can see how the shoe on another shop's foot (OK, that metaphor can limp offstage now) would in fact make sense.
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New post up on Overthinking It today, comparing the attitudes of juvenile delinquency in A Clockwork Orange and No Country for Old Men. Check it.
what's the matter with kids today?
- the memories will linger on; the good old days, they're long gone
- it is not dying; it is not dying


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Smelly Socks: The need for some 'politic-in'
April 10, 2014 at midnight
Updated April 9, 2014 at 11:10 p.m.
Lately, there have been numerous television shows and books revolving around Southern culture, manners and quirks. Whether you were born in the South or have just adopted the Southern culture as your own, the South is definitely unique.
Knowing that each region has its individual differences, everyone can agree that the South is extremely colorful - with Texas in particular having an extra heavy-duty helping of good old Southern charm and manners.
I have several Northern friends (whom I affectionately refer to as "my favorite Yankees"). When they come to visit me in Texas, they always comment that even strangers are polite and overly courteous. With just a few words, mere strangers can melt your heart and bend your will into doing what they want.
"Honey," they will say, "I'm awful sorry, but would you let me go ahead of you in line? I just have a few items, and I am in such a hurry."
The imposing stranger would have the softest mannerisms and sweetest eyes. Something just tugs at your heartstrings, and you would feel so bad saying no to them.
"Um, sure. No problem," you hear yourself saying before you can stop yourself, completely bewildered about what just happened.
It has suddenly dawned on my 13-year-old, Austin, that manners really do make the man. Since birth, my boys have been instructed to always say the requisite "yes, sir," "no, sir," "yes, ma'am" and "no ma'am."
Respect your elders, do not interrupt people while they are talking, table manners, look people in the eye and have a firm handshake are a few of the manners that John and I vehemently try to instill in Austin and his 10-year-old brother, Jamison. My boys do these required social graces without even thinking about them; they are simply ingrained as a benefit of their strong South Texas heritage.
During spring break, Austin spent some time with his grandfather, Popsy. They ran some errands, and then Austin patiently sat in Popsy's office reading some car magazines while Popsy finished up some work. When they met up with me later, he recounted the day's events. With a newfound appreciation, Austin explained how Popsy would meet people, shake their hands and look them in the eyes.
"Mom, he would just immediately develop a relationship with them. It was like he was running for a political office. He was politic-in."
"Politic-in?" I questioned.
"You know, like he was a politician running for office."
Laughing, Austin included, "But he didn't kiss any babies."
Popsy overheard his explanation and saw a valuable opportunity to reinforce an important lesson about getting along and working with people. He explained to Austin that most importantly, it is having people want to work with you. Social graces and manners are needed and so important to promote yourself and open some previously shut doors.
Austin summed it up by adding, "Politic-in is working with people and getting the people to work with you."
He then looked up at me with a honey-dripping smile and asked, "How do you learn how to politic then?"
I informed him that some people have this gift naturally, some people have to practice and cultivate it, and sadly, some never grasp it.
"Well, if they don't figure out how to politic, it must be hard to get things done." Austin surmised.
Somehow, it just seemed appropriate for me to say in a mock southern drawl, "Why, bless their hearts."
Jamison is a natural at "politic-in." My youngest son is easygoing, polite and always seems to have things work out his way. He smiles a wide smile and will carry on a conversation with nearly everyone - especially if it is about his favorite subject, Legos. Since Austin's sudden "politic-in" realization, he looks at the way Jamison gets things done with a newfound respect.
Recently, we had the opportunity to go to brunch at the Victoria Country Club. Both of my children handled themselves very nicely. It was interesting to see them talk with people they ran into, smile and introduce themselves. I noticed Austin was paying extra attention to what Jamison was doing and saying.
After they finished talking with a woman, she kindly remarked about their "such nice manners." Austin looked over to me with a smile as wide as the famous Cheshire Cat, and with a twinkle in his bright blue eyes and a new bounce in his step, he went on his way.
Johanna is a proud seventh-generation Texan. She lives on her family's South Texas ranch with her husband and two lively boys. Email Johanna Bloom at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Stop Elephants slaughter in Sumatra now!
In Indonesia, in last years it's come to public notice that the Sumatra Elephants have been abused, tortured and killed.
In Indonesia, in last years it's come to public notice that the Sumatra Elephants have been abused, tortured and killed.
What animals are thinking in a Zoo? Same things are thinking men in prison, but without having any guilt! Freedom.
Please reflect; You see a graphic picture or video of a "Suspected Act of Animal Abuse" on FaceBook...WHAT DO YOU DO???
"If you kill a Dolphin you kill one of us". We ask to stop the horrible Dolphins slaughters in Taiji bay - Japan.
Animal abusers do not receive just court trials. So, people who abuse animals must be tried as if they abused a human.
US Fish & Wildlife Service is issuing an import permit for a hunted down endangered Black Rhino, a dangerous precedent.
2.5 Million dogs and thousands of cats are brutally tortured and killed in South Korea every year and this must end now!
Expansion of palm oil plantations in rainforests is pushing wild orangutans to the brink of extinction.
Dear Rabbit Advocates, Despite the 5,798 petition signatures and the complaints filed since 2011 Florida Fish and Game
IGW SOLUTIONS, LLC a Limited Liability Corporation registered in Michigan and Florida with mailing/office addresses in
Sign this petition to show how much support exists for ending animal cruelty at the local law enforcement level
The Rabbits Need Your Voice! "Rabbits' eyes bulge because of either fear or pain" This is not a Petition, Please File
Please sign our global petition against the cruel dog and cat meat trade
Killing these wild animals for a so-called "sport" does not help and give benefits anyone
BOYCOTT Fortnum Mason AND Harrods FOREVER!
To: JinSun and the Pyeongchang 2018 Coordination Commission. We respectfully state that we will BOYCOTT the
CCTV footage of the dog running through a car park while engulfed in flames was shown on national TV news channels and
Join this cause and commit to honor the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School by calling on our nation's leaders to
Build a advanced Culture of Compassion and Empathy for Humans,Nonhumans,Earth and
Does an Animal Abuser Live in Your Neighborhood? Our communities have good reason to be concerned about the whereabouts
Law Enforcement, Health Care Professionals, Educators, Travel Professionals - ALL Need To Know the Sings of Trafficking
Because this is horrendous and hideous. Can you imagine the fear these animals must be in the last minutes of their
As many as 200 million females are missing because of gendercide. Stand up for girls and women everywhere.
We ask to stop the terrible practice of eating dog meat and tortures to which the dogs are subjected in China.
Ricky the bear is being held in inhumane conditions outside Jim Mack's, an ice cream store & mini golf course in PA.
Nosey is showing signs of crippling arthritis, yet the USDA has refused to take her off the road.
Raju was free'd from a life of imprisonment and abuse and now the original abusing owner wants to get him back.
Rodeos are cruel spectacles in which frightened animals are brutalized, roped, wrestled, injured, and sometimes killed.
Athena a miniature Dachshund - tortured, and killed on camera...
To make sure that this time around - The RIGHT decisions will be made by CITES at the 17th CoP meeting in South Africa.
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Many animals who are advertised on Craigslist are abused and are sometimes even killed—as a result of these ads.
No city ordinance should withhold someone's pet from them if they can not afford to pay the huge fines.
We ask the Chinese government to adopt national laws to Stop the trade and consumption of Cat meat.
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Orca Welfare & Safety Act would make it illegal to "hold in captivity, or use, orcas for performance or entertainment."
This campaign is important to me, because animals are mistreated and abuse in Circus.
SURPLUS - Giraffe KILLED on Sunday Feb 9th 2014!
2014 Winter Olympics, authorities have employed a 'pest control' company to catch and dispose of dogs in the city.
The USDA needs to act on violations documented by their own agency, and do their job to protect animals.
Animal Planet and their production company partners have come under scrutiny for their inhumane treatment of animals.
Taiji dolphin hunters have caught a real prize: A white albino dolphin calf who will die without his mother.
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End the culture of dog and cat meat in Vietnam
Lobbying for tougher enforcement & control to end dog and cat meat smuggling of peoples pets from Thailand into Vietnam
Milo will be put to sleep for protecting his family
Dutch Bunny needs to be picked up by 12/11 or will be PTS
Feral Rabbits are being run over with cars and thrown to dogs!
Fear for Australian animals following a decision by Federal Government to renege in leading animal welfare improvements.
Stand with nine tribes from the Collingwood Bay region of Papua New Guinea
Bishop was an 11 year old Siberian Husky that was killed and dumped by neighbors.
This campaign is important because we should demand justice for burn victim, Elizabeth!
Bull run events pose serious risk of injury to humans and animals.
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2 young newly-wild-caught Orcas destined to live in a bathtub to maximize 2014 Olympics profits for Sochi Dolphinarium
Our sturdy doghouses give many "backyard dogs" badly needed relief from snow, wind, and rain—often for the first time.
We envision a world where wolves thrive and they are appreciated and respected.
Three bunnies On Death Row
The irony of animal slaughter is that man often kill those animals , which are useful to them.
Puppy Doe was brutally tortured and in her memory we want to help animals.
Independent and critical voices are being stifled as Vietnam intensifies its crackdown on the Internet.
South Africa has an appalling wildlife protection record in recent years fueled by corruption and lack of political will
Carnival has the worst impact on our oceans of any other cruise line.
Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qantas, all have banned freight of shark fins, Singapore Air should now be among the leaders
Every 15 mins an elephant is killed. Which is why the elephant lost for the NBC show "Under Wild Skies" is one too many.
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Is killing animals entertainment? NBC is airing episodes of the NRA sponsored show promoting violence towards animals
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To change the existing laws and pass tough anti- cruelty laws on animal abusers.
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There is nothing glamorous about dog fighting. A blood sport in which dogs are bred to fight, many dogs die if not in
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July 13th, 2013. Join in the Global Peaceful protest against BSL. Attend, tweet or share pictures of the days
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This is an amazing video - please watch and share. "I AM HERE" An Urban Intervention To Make The Invisible
Here in 1 minute 55 seconds we see the real price of dairy.. not graphic, just the heartbreaking truth. Vegans need not
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ARE YOU OUTRAGED OVER THE DEATH OF INNOCENT ROTTWEILER MAX? Then please - Call for Officer to be charged with animal
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Elepahnt ( Elephant) being held hostage for ransom by Indonesian farmers. VIDEO - Published on 30th Jun 2013 The
Please view video and the owners account of his pet being killed by police. Man Describes Shooting Of Dog By Hawthorne
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Man 'killed German Shepherd puppy by putting it in dishwasher and dumping it in trash can'.. Marcus Curry is being held
To lay the groundwork to stop torturous barbaric trapping in the USA.
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We have less than one month remaining to moblize public support for the continued protection of America's gray wolves.
Concerned about health? The well-being of animals? Both? Don't eat food from factory farms!
93% of Americans want mandatory labels on foods made from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
Olympic Animal Sanctuary in Forks, Washington has been touted as one of the best sanctuaries in the USA for dogs needing
There is no reason for such acts to be done upon our Loving animals,KILL SHELTERS are inhumane this is a problem that
This summer, we improved rivers, lakes, and beaches across the country. Check out our journey!
Billions of animals in factory farms are forced to live in cruel and inhumane conditions. From chickens that are
Please express support and sympathy for the families who lost loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting, and those injured.
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Bobo needs to be back with his family. It will be a year on March 20 since he was torn from his home. Do not let Bobo be
This IS animal abuse and the national guard is endorsing it. This is not a good image for the national guard. Many of
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Every day across Africa, wild elephants are being slaughtered to meet the insatiable demand for ivory. Entire herds are
The $2 billion dollar-a-year South Korean dog and cat meat industry, which extinguishes the lives of approximately two
Judge Jennings seems to recognize the atrocity of Mr. Dugan's actions as demonstrated by the high bail of $20,000 cash
A frog is kept alive in a kitchen until someone places an order. From there, the frog is stabbed by a chef's knife and
I have taken it upon myself to ask all our fans to please support me in this mission to help Turpentine Creek Refuse in
NEWS STORY - December 26th 2012. Link:
Let's make 2013 a kind year. In 2013 - Take the Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty! I pledge to help end animal cruelty, and
WAY TOO MANY INNOCENT FAMILY PETS ARE BEING INJURED OR EVEN TRAGICALLY KILLED ACROSS THE USA by Law Enforcement and AC
Sign This Petition To Set Precedent For All States, Countries, WORLDWIDE That Animal Cruelty Will NOT Be Tolerated!!! Be
To object to the cruel brutalization of wolves by state management and have wolves listed under permanent federal
We would like to see a National Day of Remembrance & Hope for ALL victims of crime. This day should be nationally
Chino was shot and killed in Charlotte, NC on private property by a police officer D BRYAN on December 16, 2012. Ivy was
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Our children deserve to be protected at all cost! No parent should have to see a breaking news claiming that children
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WHO KILLED PEARL? Trap Police Say Was Set 'Deliberately' Suffocates Indiana Pet .. Hebron Indiana ..the perpetrator
This is a way of sending poor unwanted or sick animals across the bridge that is boarder line "Animal Cruelty". This
Officials in Chester County, Pennsylvania busted a dog fighting ring operating out of Shane Santiago and Laura
Once numbering over one million by some estimates, African lions now exist in a fraction of their former range and fewer
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Do not abandon animals because they are our friends and not have the guilt of the people that go on vacation leave us
Communities have good reason to be concerned about the whereabouts of animal abusers. In story after heartbreaking
The dark world of "backyard butchers," who slaughter and butcher animals on makeshift farms, is spreading across the
Dogs shouldn't die so humans can get high. The NEW ZEALAND government wants to change the law so that manufacturers of
REMEMBER TO SIGN THE WHITEHOUSE PETITION AT LINK ABOVE!!!! This Act has passed both Houses and all we need now is a
Numerous elephants with the Ringling Bros. circus are suffering from crippling injuries and are in chronic pain--yet
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The killing of Yellowstone's monitored wolves is the last straw in the wave of wolf slaughtering going on in America.
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Historic Blair Mountain, the site of one of the largest labor uprisings in U.S. history, in 1921, is under assault by
He was a skinny bear with only one arm, who could do little more than scavenge for food in order to survive. But the
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Approximately a year ago, Congresswoman Candace Miller (Republican--Michigan) tried to win support and popularity from
Once again we have a dog with no voice facing death for no reason! We have to be his voice and let the city of
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The Marathon County Animal Control Task Force is recommending the county move forward with a plan to hire three humane
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Order the US government to call for the arrest of the US Soldiers who are responsible for tossing a puppy over a cliff
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Federal agent Jamie P. Olson set his dogs on live coyotes that were captured by steel-jawed traps. Then he documented
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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Animal Care and Control of New York City shelter system, with only two operating
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In the early morning hours of October 12, 2012 while sleeping in the home they rented, in a private gated community,
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Survey says successful male and female executives balance work, home lives; also follow similar strategies up the ladder. Plus: corporates putting faith in blind trusts.
Lisa Yoon and Joan Urdang, CFO.com | US
May 16, 2003
Where's Ally McBeal when you need her?
A new study on executive lives may put to rest a question debated since the rise of women's lib: Can women have it all?
Apparently, the answer is yes. The Families and Work Institute, Catalyst, and Boston College looked at 1,200 "very senior" women and men executives to determine what helped or inhibited their success -- both on the job and at home. The companies studied were Baxter International Inc., Citigroup, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, The Dow Chemical Company, Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman, Sachs & Co., IBM Corp., JPMorgan Chase, Marriott International, and Procter & Gamble Co.
The results? The authors of the study ("Work & Family Leaders in a Global Economy") say their findings challenge such common assumptions as "the higher women climb, the more they have to give up in their personal or family lives." Other myths, according to the authors: women and men use different personal strategies to succeed, and executives have to be work-centric to make it in business.
Most executives in the study do not place the same priority on their lives at work and as they do their home lives. However, a sizable minority (32 percent) do focus equally on both work and play. For these executives, the effort pays off in the form of more professional success and less stress.
"Executives who give equal weight to work and personal life feel more successful at work, are less stressed, and have an easier time managing the demands of their work and personal/family lives," says Ellen Galinsky, president of Families and Work Institute. "Women who are dual-centric have advanced to higher reporting levels and feel more successful in their home lives."
What's more, participants described women's and men's strategies for professional success as much more alike than different. So-called "masculine" strategies, such as "taking risks and challenges" and "standing up for what I think," and "feminine" strategies, such as "being collaborative," are shared by all.
Putting Faith in Blind Trusts
Executives at Hyperion Solutions Corp. think that the way to earn investors' trust is to go the way of the blind trust.
So officers at the Sunnyvale, California-based enterprise-software maker have agreed to put their stock options and company stock into individual brokerage accounts managed by professional investment advisers. The vehicles lessen conflicts of interest and diminish the likelihood of insider trading, since investment decisions, such as when to sell company stock, are made without the knowledge of company officials.
While the plan is voluntary, all of Hyperion's eligible officers with vested stock options have agreed to participate. "This is a new era of responsibility in corporate life," says CFO David Odell. He says the blind-trust-like arrangements increase corporate accountability. "It is a best practice in corporate governance."
Blind trusts -- typically used by politicians and public officials -- are growing in popularity with senior executives. "We've seen the use of blind trusts in Corporate America increase fourfold since 1999," says Edmond M. Ianni, vice president of private client advisory services at Wilmington Trust Co.
That trend is likely to continue, as the sting of scandals -- like the insider-trading charges against former Capital One Corp. CFO David Willey (see "Down With the Ship") -- create questions about the motives of top executives. "Now people want to avoid even the appearance of impropriety," says J. David Washburn, an attorney in the Dallas office of Arter & Hadden LLP, "and blind trusts do that."
They also have a legal advantage. The Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 10b5-1(c), which went into effect in October 2000, says that blind trusts can be used as a defense against charges of insider trading.
There may be some ancillary financial benefits to the approach as well. Although it's too early to gauge how the Hyperion executives are faring, according to Wilmington Trust's studies, in the past two years executives who used blind trusts achieved average returns almost 13 percent higher than those of executives who sold their stock during open-window periods. "It forces you to take an analytical, not an emotional, approach to managing your investments," explains Hyperion's Odell.
Still, blind trusts have one important drawback: shareholders may feel that managers, as passive investors, don't have as much skin in the game, says Colin Blaydon, director of the Foster Center for Private Equity at Dartmouth College. "Investors want to feel that the executives' interests and their own are aligned."
"Regularly invite bargaining unit members to departmental and University events, and create opportunities for informal interactions at the work site, such as brown bag lunches and impromptu pizza parties."
-- Robert Culver, VP of finance and administration, Yale University, in a Feb. 11 memo to faculty and managers on how to improve labor relations.


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Tis the season for taxes. Hopefully everyone is done or wrapping up Federal and State taxes for the season. If you happen to find yourself buried under a pile of paperwork (or spreadsheets), when it comes to Wake County tax or property information, WakeGov.com makes it easy to stay organized. All in one place users can search tax bills, pay your tax bill online and learn more about all things Wake County. If you haven't yet visited the WakeGov.com site check it out.
Now to the real estate market report!
Ahhh Wake County NC, wonderful neighbors, terrific neighborhoods, limitless possibilities for Triangle entertainment, a terrific school system, marvelous parks… the list goes on and on.
If you're considering moving to Wake County NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Wake County, it's important to have the right information.
Our goal is to provide you with a good overview of how homes for sale in Wake County are performing.
The chart on the left shows the percentage of new active listings (homes that went on the market), total active listings, closed listings, and homes that have gone under contract, during March, 2012.
The information included in this report is only for detached homes located within Wake County NC. (*If you're interested in a report for townhomes and condos, please don't hesitate to contact us ~ we'd be pleased to send along information specific to your needs.)
New listings on the market in Wake County during March
Take a peak at the new Wake County NC Homes for Sale on the market in March.
(in alphabetical order by subdivisions)
Active Detached Homes for sale in Wake County last month
Just over 4,500 homes are for sale in Wake County! There's quite a range of homes available… the swing in Wake County home prices range from $32,500 to $4,900,000 with an average price of a home for sale in Wake County being (slightly higher than last month) $341,199. There's plenty of options for just about anyone looking to buy a home in Wake County.
Whether you've outgrown your home and are looking for something larger; are relocating to the area, are empty-nesters ready to down-size, or are just looking to capitalize on the Triangle investment opportunities, locating a great match (with the right Realtor®) will not be an problem in Wake County.
Homes in Wake County that went under contract (pending) last month
Homes that sold (closed) in Wake County last month
The above information and charts reflect only detached home activity in Wake County.
If you have been considering moving to Wake County, NC, would like more information on selling a home in Wake County, NC or would simply like to discuss your Triangle area real estate needs, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me. I'd love to chat…
**Take a look back at our previous Wake County NC Market monthly reports
*Any reference to TMLS data is based on information
from Triangle MLS, which neither guarantees nor is in any way
responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided 'AS IS' and with all
faults. Data maintained by Triangle MLS may not reflect all real estate
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Detectives said they were "shaken" by "horrific" alleged cases
Kashmira Gander Author Biography
Monday 27 January 2014
More than 140 people have told police investigators that they were sexually or physically abused at a young offenders centre between the late 1960s and mid-1980s.
Since August, when detectives announced that they were re-opening a decade-old investigation into allegations against staff working at Medomsley Detention Centre near Consett, County Durham, 143 people have come forward.
Investigators said they were left "shaken" by the "horrific" accounts they heard, but praised the courage of the alleged victims.
Young inmates at the centre were so desperate that they asked each other to break their legs so they could be moved elsewhere and escape the staff, the BBC has been told.
Ray Poar, who was 17 when he was imprisoned for stealing biscuits from a factory, has waived his right to anonymity.
He told the BBC how he was woken up and made to bunny-hop to the showers after wetting his bed. When he couldn't make it, he was kicked, he said.
He said: "The odd punch in the arm, the ribs, the back of the knees, every day they were doing it. You had nobody to talk to."
"It's always in my head, the shame, it's ruined my life, it's completely ruined it," he added.
Many of those sent to Medomsley were first-time offenders often detained for relatively minor offences.
Detective Superintendent Paul Goundry, of Durham Constabulary, said: "We said from the outset this was going to be a long and complex investigation which we fully expect will last at least another 12 months.
"The accounts we have heard have been horrific and have shaken some very experienced detectives who are working on this.
"It is obviously distressing to hear from so many victims, but at the same time I am relieved they have shown the confidence in us to get in touch and allow us to help them.
"Our efforts are directed not just at establishing what happened in Medomsley over that period but ensuring the victims are left in a better place and get the support and advice they need."
In 2003, a separate police investigation called Operation Halter led to the conviction of Neville Husband, a prison officer at the centre.
Mr Husband was initially jailed for eight years after being found guilty of abusing five young people.
The publicity surrounding the trial then led to others coming forward and Husband was subsequently jailed for a further two years for these attacks.
Leslie Johnson, a store man, was sentenced to six years in 2005.
Both men have since died.


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The findings add to an accumulation of evidence suggesting that inhibition of the cytochrome P450 2D6 isozyme (CYP2D6) may adversely affect outcomes in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen.
Click on an or generic/brand variant to breath for judgement about the isozyme in our database.
-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Apr 8, 2009 - KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held drug discovery and development company, today announced the Company has initiated a third Phase 2a study of KAI-1678, a first-in-class, isozyme-selective, small peptide inhibitor of the epsilon protein kinase C pathway (epsilon PKC).
Lindsley CW, Zhao Z, Leister WH, Robinson RG, Barnett SF, et al. (2005) Allosteric Akt (PKB) inhibitors: discovery and SAR of isozyme selective inhibitors.
Liao YF, Kudo S, Eto S, Mattei MG, et al. (1995) Molecular cloning and expression of cDNAs encoding human alpha-mannosidase II and a previously unrecognized alpha-mannosidase IIx isozyme.
Fox EA, Strydom DJ, Riordan JF (1989) Molecular cloning of human testicular angiotensin-converting enzyme: the testis isozyme is identical to the C-terminal half of endothelial ACE.
NSAIDs may reduce pain and inflammation following injury by inhibiting COX isozyme-induced prostaglandin synthesis; however, as they circulate within the body indiscriminately, rather than localizing to the source of an athlete's specific aches and pains, they may produce undesirable side effects.
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What is a Hematoma?

A hematoma refers to an abnormal collection of blood in the body that is typically the result of a broken or ruptured blood vessel. Hematomas can cause a minor skin bruise, or a collection of clotted blood that is deep within a muscle, organ or even the skull.

Also Known As: Contusion or bruise

Superficial Hematomas and Muscle Contusions

Hematomas near the skin result in a large patch of skin discoloration (typically black and blue) that occurs after trauma to the soft tissue. A bruise develops when small blood vessels beneath the skin rupture and blood leaks into the soft tissue beneath the skin.

Muscle contusions can happen when you are struck by an object or have a fall, and the muscle tissue is crushed without breaking the skin. The pool of blood in the muscle can form a lump in the area of the damage.

Hematomas cause pain, swelling and tenderness over the area of skin discoloration or deep withing the body. A large hematoma may last weeks to months and as it heals it will change color and slowly shrink in size.

Treating a superficial hematoma is similar to the treatment used for other soft tissue injuries. Using the R.I.C.E method is recommended. Apply ice to the area for 15 minutes, several times per day. Mild hematomas and contusions typically heal within about five days. For large hematomas, a doctor may drain it surgically to help it heal faster.

Intracranial Hematomas Affecting the Skull and Brain

Head injuries can lead to hematomas that affect the brain. Head injuries in sports should always be treated with serious concern that it could result in a traumatic brain injury. Any loss of consciousness, however brief, needs follow-up with a health care provider. If you suspect a head injury but don't see any initial signs or symptoms, you should still follow the head injury first aid treatment steps. Signs for intracranial hematomas include headache, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, slurring of speech and unequal pupil size. These may be immediate after a blow to the head, or they can appear hours to days or even weeks later.

Epidural Hematoma

A more serious hematoma is an epidural hematoma, also called an extradural hematoma, in which a blood vessel in the head ruptures, often due to a skull fracture, and a bleeding occurs between the skull and the brain's protective covering (the dura). This clot can grow either slowly or rapidly and it puts pressure on the brain that, if not treated promptly, can result in coma or death. It is seen in skull fractures in children and adolescents because their dura is not as firmly attached to the skull. Proper use of helmets in sports and recreational activities such as skiing and cycling aim to prevent this sort of injury.

Subdural Hematoma

In a subdural hematoma, the bleeding occurs from the veins on the surface of the brain and collects between the surface of the brain and the dura that covers the brain. It can occur in a serious head injury, but it may also occur in minor head injuries in people who are elderly, taking anticoagulant medications, abusing alcohol or have clotting problems. As with an epidural hematoma, immediate follow-up and treatment are needed to prevent compression of the brain tissue, coma and death.

Sources

Epidural hematoma, MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 9/3/2014.

Subdural hematoma, MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 7/27/2014.

Intracranial hematoma, Mayo Clinic, June 25, 2014.

Muscle Contusion (Bruise), OrthoInfo, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March, 2014.


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Al Qaeda 'coordinator' killed in RussiaAugust 31st, 2009 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Makhachkala/Moscow, Aug 31 (RIA Novosti) One of the two militants killed in a shootout with the security forces in the Russian North Caucasus republic of Dagestan was an Algerian-born member of Al Qaeda, an official said Monday.
The militants were killed late Sunday in an operation carried out by the Federal Security Service (FSS) near the town of Khasavyurt, close to the border with Chechnya.
Two officers were injured in the clash, the FSS official said Monday.
"A foreign mercenary killed in the special operation has been identified. He is an Algerian national, Al Qaeda's coordinator in Dagestan, known among the militants as Doctor Muhammad," the official said.
Another security source in Dagestan said the Al Qaeda militant held French citizenship.
Doctor Muhammad had arranged for infiltrations of militants into Dagestan and neighbouring Ingushetia from Georgia and Azerbaijan.
He is known to have arrived in Russia's North Caucasus in 1999 via Georgia. He was a member of the international terrorist Hattab's group until 2007, responsible for organising a terrorist network in Chechnya.
"In 2007, he was sent to Dagestan with instructions to bring the local gangs under control, to ensure their funding from abroad and arrange for channels for militants to infiltrate into the republic," an official said.
In the republic's capital, Makhachkala, gunmen killed a police officer early Monday. "The criminals knocked at the door where the police officer lived and shot him five times," a police spokesman said.
Militant attacks on troops, police and other officials have been reported almost daily in Dagestan and Russia's other mainly Muslim North Caucasus republics in recent months.
On Aug 17, Ingushetia was rocked by a suicide bombing which killed at least 24 police officers and injured 136 others.
Following the blast, Ingushetia's president, Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, returned to the republic after spending two months in Moscow recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car bomb attack on his motorcade earlier.
- Russian police kill five militants in Dagestan - Jun 16, 2010
- Three dead in North Caucasus blast - Sep 22, 2011
- 13 militants killed in Russia's Dagestan - Sep 13, 2010
- Six militants killed in Russia - May 13, 2012
- Five policemen among seven killed in Chechnya suicide blasts - Aug 31, 2011
- Car bomb kills four in Russia - Sep 28, 2011
- Two militants killed in Russia - Oct 23, 2010
- Three militants killed in Dagestan - Jun 11, 2011
- Five police officers killed in Russia's volatile North Caucasus - Feb 02, 2011
- Russian jailed for 14 years for 2010 bombing - May 31, 2012
- Two police officers among 12 killed in Chechnya - Aug 29, 2010
- Two terrorists held over deadly attack in Russia - May 31, 2011
- Two killed in Russia blasts - Feb 15, 2011
- Russian terror crimes down by 50 percent - Feb 15, 2012
- Russia killed 300 militants in North Caucasus in 2011 - Dec 03, 2011
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(WSFA) A big find in one of Auburn University's labs is making waves as Ebola continues to grip the world's attention. A research team has developed a potential treatment for the deadly virus- one scientists say could help with future outbreaks.
Stewart Schneller and his team of researchers at Auburn University's Chemistry and Biochemistry Department have spent years working to develop new drugs to treat viruses, particularly those that have the ability to turn off the body's immune system, like Ebola. The team has developed a promising new compound designed to combat that process.
"Ebola breaks down the immune system and that causes its dramatic effects. We're trying to block the process by which Ebola turns off the immune response," Schneller explained.


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Sadly, we lost one of rock's great guitarists, Ronnie Montrose, earlier this year. Sammy Hagar, the original lead vocalist of the band named after Ronnie, had planned a reunion for later this year. Due to Ronnie's death, that obviously wasn't going to happen, so he did the next best thing: he reunited with the remaining members and called up Chickenfoot bandmate, Joe Satriani, to play guitar in a tribute concert for Ronnie at the Regency Ballroom in San Franciso, the city where Montrose originally formed.
By all eye-witness accounts, it was a pretty spectacular event, and I'm glad to see that something positive came out of the tragic events surrounding Ronnie's death. All of the classics were covered, but the all-time audience favorite of Bad Motor Scooter is what I've chosen to highlight here. It's the song that got Sammy the gig in Montrose and brought fame all around for its respective members. Joe does an excellent job staying very true to the solo in the middle (adding a little Satch flavor, but not so much that it takes over the song), much to the pleasure of Sam and the boys. The recording here isn't great (definitely not soundboard — most likely a handheld cam), but the performance is a lot of fun to watch. The guys from Montrose are all about 10-15 years older than Satriani, but they still sound really good. I think that Ronnie would have been proud.
RIP, Ronnie.


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When selling anything, eyeballs are everything. The more people that see your ad, the better!
The problem with posting your vehicle on the Facebook Marketplace is that eventually it gets pushed way down the list, and you don't get as much exposure.
Facebook will allow you to renew the listing every 7 days, but who wants to wait that long?!?
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This question popped into my head, and I don't recall seeing a thread like this, at least not recently. We've had a "weakest Pokemon" thread, and we have a "weakest Legendary" thread, but not a thread for the weakest Pokemon that has fully evolved. Shoot me if I'm wrong.
In your opinion, what are the weakest fully-evolved Pokemon in each region? Standalones do not count.
In my opinion:
Kanto: Parasect
Johto: Jumpluff
Hoenn: Glalie
Sinnoh: Wormadam
Unova: Liepard (or Swoobat)
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I found this website and forum and I hope that you guys can help me understand how to get better job. Since 2011 I'm trailer mechanic. I weld, cut with torch and fabricate parts for trailer framing. This is 5 years now. I welded different angles and no one ever asked for any certification. I would like to be better and better paid. I live close to Chicago and i heard that pipe welders can get even $40/hr. I currently earn $26/hr and have only some OT. There was a young guy a year ago. He applied to company i work for with no exp. He was trained and just before he was scheduled to my dead third shift he said he quits. He said that he went to community college and got welding certification probably in 6months. I dont know what exactly but it looks like he did 6 basic classes and pipe welding are 5th and 6th. So anyway he was called by his teacher that he has a job for him in pipe welding union job for $32 or $35 to start. After 4 years $40-42. Believe me $35/hr is my dream. I wouldnt have to beg for OT.
I lost contact to this guy.
Is this story even true? I mean moneywise.
I started to think to take these 6 welding classes, paid $2100 for them and get this welding certification. Will I find better job? I tried to use carrierbuilder and indeed to look for "pipe welder" jobs and "certified welder" jobs. I didnt find anything closr or interesting, almost nothing really. Where are those jobs then? How can a guy with no exp just school find such good job?
I was thinking that maybe I can find this good welder job and asked somebody who is hiring there how to be hired and what certification i need to start.
What do you think? What do i do wrong?


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The kitten boom continues at the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area , with 25 more kittens entering the shelter in the last 10 days, raising the total population of furry rascals to about 140, spokeswoman Kelly Hitz said.
And that's not counting the shelter's 300 adult cats, at least 10 of whom are pregnant, 200 dogs and another 50 kittens in foster homes, Hitz said.
The shelter, at 7790 Grayson Road in Swatara Township, is open for adoptions from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment on Wednesdays and Sundays.


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I often keep a stash of dried figs in my pantry, mostly for baking purposes. They're great. But fresh figs are a totally different animal — or fruit, rather. This week you'll find them at a few area markets, including Saturday's 14th & U Farmers Market, Saturday's H Street NE FreshFarm Market and Sunday's Bloomingdale Farmers Market.
Among other produce highlights:
At today's Ballston FreshFarm Market:
This just in
Fresh Crunch Pickles: wasabi beans.
Garden Path Farms: lamb loin rack.
Gunpowder Bison and Trading Co.: jalapeno cheese dogs.
Mickley's Orchard: hot peppers; potatoes; tomatoes.
Pleitez Produce: butternut squash; acorn squash.
Radix Farm: pattypan squash; Thai basil.
At today's FreshFarm Market by the White House:
This just in
Bigg Riggs Farm: Garden Peach tomatoes; okra.
Panorama Bakery: pain raisin; pastry cream; kouign amann.
Toigo Orchards: Formosa plums; Athena cantaloupe.
At today's FreshFarm Market in Penn Quarter:
This just in
Anchor Nursery: Purple Haze carrots; watermelon; red bell peppers.
Black Rock Orchard: Honey Sweet peaches.
Clear Spring Creamery: blueberry yogurt smoothies.
Evensong Farm: okra; Italian parsley; pork; sage apple sausage.
Garner's Produce: flat Roma beans; bloody mary mix.
Mountain View Farm: sweet frying peppers.
Toigo Orchards: Formosa plums; cantaloupe.
At Saturday's 14th & U Farmers Market:
This just in
Dolcezza: plum gelato; blackberries and cream gelato; pineapple mint gelato.
Garner's Produce: Brown Turkey and Kadota green figs; canary melons.
Kuhn Orchards: Red Gold (yellow) and white nectarines; Simka and blue Italian plums; Rambo and Sansa apples; Sweet Beauty watermelons; artichokes; French Filet beans.
McCleaf's Orchard: Star Gala and Sansa Apples; green beans; tomatillos; shallots.
Pecan Meadow Farm: half-Piedmontese grass-fed and -finished beef (steaks, sausages, patties, roasts).
Plantmasters: herb container gardens; dog biscuits; free-range eggs.
Takoma Mushrooms: gray and golden oyster mushrooms.
Truck Patch Farms: Ruby Red beets; Swiss and red chard; heirloom squash; Aunt Ruby's German Green heirloom tomatoes.
Whisked!: white peach and plum pie; ratatouille quiche.
At Saturday's Columbia Heights Community Marketplace:
This just in
Country Vittles from Critter Hill Farm: goat meat.
Dragonfly Farms: spring rolls; banana peppers; heirloom potatoes.
Five Seeds Farm & Apiary : melons; beets.
Wisteria Garden: tomatoes.
At Saturday's FreshFarm Market in Silver Spring:
This just in
Chicano Sol: red spring onions.
Down to Earth Farm: lemon cucumbers.
The Farm at Our House: Dragon Tongue beans; Malabar spinach; lemongrass.
Praline Bakery: pissaladiere.
Quaker Valley Orchards: Himrod and Candice grapes; yellow watermelon.
Three Springs Fruit Farm: Fairy Tale eggplant; pluots.
At Saturday's H Street NE FreshFarm Market:
This just in
Blueberry Hill: figs.
At Saturday's Ward 8 Farmers Market at St. Elizabeths:
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McLeaf's Orchard: small tomatoes.
At Saturday's Ward 8 Farmers Market at THEARC:
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Lydia's Fields at Wheatland: 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes.
Terrapin Station Herb Farm: Asian pears.
At Sunday's Bloomingdale Farmers Market:
Dolcezza: plum gelato; blackberries and cream gelato; pineapple mint gelato.
Garner's Produce: Brown Turkey and Kadota green figs; canary melons.
Keswick Creamery: Camembert; yogurt; plain and seasoned fetas.
Reid's Orchard and Winery: Loring and Blushing Star peaches; Dapple Dandy pluots; yellow donut peaches; blueberries.
Silly Kids Creamery at Keswick Creamery: eight varieties of goat cheese.
Truck Patch Farms: Ruby Red beets; Swiss and red chard; heirloom squash; Aunt Ruby's German Green heirloom tomatoes.
Whisked!: white peach and plum pie; ratatouille quiche.
At Sunday's FreshFarm Market at Dupont Circle:
This just in
Cedarbrook Farm: Italian pork sausage (hot and sweet).
Farm at Sunnyside: organic Asian pears; Purple Calabash and Arkansas Traveler heirloom tomatoes.
New Morning Farm: organic red raspberries.
Next Step Produce: sweet potato greens; tiger melons.
Quaker Valley Orchards: Himrod and Candice grapes.
Sugar Shack: maple syrup.
At Sunday's Takoma Park Farmers Market:
This just in
Black Rock Orchard: pluots; plums; nectarines; peaches.
Calvert's Gift Farm: organic greens, including spinach, spring mix and arugula.
Clear Spring Creamery: creamline milk; chocolate milk; cheese curds; butter; probiotic yogurt drinks.
Ferry Landing Farm and Apiary: eggs.
Glenville Hollow Farms: several varieties of Roma tomatoes, including red and golden San Marzano.
North Mountain Pastures: pastured pork, chicken and turkey; grass-fed lamb and beef; nitrite-free cured meats; fermented vegetables.
Potomac Vegetable Farms: Romano green beans.
Smith Meadows: hand-made ravioli (Gorgonzola walnut and butternut squash).
Twin Springs Fruit Farm: tomatoes.
At Tuesday's FreshFarm Market in Crystal City:
This just in
Bigg Riggs Farm: Garden Peach tomatoes; okra.
Coulter Farms: goat cheese.
Kuhn Orchards: yellow peaches; white peaches; watermelon.
Farm at Sunnyside: heirloom tomatoes.
Toigo Orchards: Mirai corn.
At Wednesday's Farmers Market at Maryland:
This just in
Lydia's Fields at Wheatland: 10 varieties of organically grown heirloom tomatoes; yellow squash; zucchini; basil; onions; chard; lettuce; beets; peppers.
Valencia Produce: beets; radishes
Last chance
Valencia Produce: blackberries.
At Wednesday's Foggy Bottom FreshFarm Market:
This just in
Atwater's Bakery: lemon pound cake bites; bacon mozzarella flatbread.
Blueberry Hill: organic Ginger Gold apples and pears.
Grassential Farm: rabbit; chicken eggs; Berkshire pork; pastured goose; duck eggs.
Quaker Valley Orchards: Himrod and Candice grapes.
At Saturday's Columbia Heights Community Marketplace, grilling demo Old School Hardware, 10 a.m.-noon.
See our farmers market interactive map and list of Community-Supported Agriculture farms.
Search for seasonal recipes in our Recipe Finder.
If you have a new market or see information that needs to be corrected in our farmers market listings, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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As promised a few weeks ago, I finally finished my Mental Math game and just posted it to TpT. You can still grab a freebie for this one but only from my blog. Yay! I'm so excited and can't wait to use it myself when I return to school next week. I made this with direction to be played as a game, but honestly you could do all kinds of things with it. There are 3 levels of cards which are color coded green, yellow, and then red. Red would be the most challenging cards. The easiest of the cards would be green. I tried to created problems that encouraged students to count forwards or backwards by 10 and 100. To increase the difficulty, the cards also involve multiplication, division, and estimation.
I plan to introduce these cards whole group and project the spinner board using my docucam. Each morning I will have a student spin and we will solve the problem that corresponds to the color landed on. I think doing this will help them to be more independent when playing the game in groups. I've been doing mental math all year, making up the problems in my head and writing them on sticky notes...which of course I would lose. Now I have no excuse right? Enjoy the freebie and I hope you take a peek at the full product. :) Enjoy.
If you get the error from Google Docs, just click download and open. It was giving me fits earlier and this seemed to work. I will keep checking back to make sure you can get your freebie. :)


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March 2016 - Island Princess to Panama Canal, Central America
The canal itself is the main attraction and it is an amazing story and engineering feat. grand Cayman had some of the liveliest reefs I have seen anywhere. The ship was new and fresh in nearly everything. I do wish there was a bit more time allowed in ports, but due to travel times, this was not possible. There is enough time for excursions, but not for walking around the ports. However, walking too far off the beaten track in Colon is not recommended anyway.


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Could Venom Make An Appearance in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2?
Here's a fan theory going around that will be of particular interest to fans of our favorite neighborhood webslinger: maybe, just maybe, we could end up seeing Venom in Marc Webb's sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man.
Webb tweeted this picture of a locker recently with the hashtag "#happybirthday" attached. Eagle-eyed writers at ComingSoon (via Slashfilm) have pointed out that this same locker (down to the number and everything) can be seen in Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man comic series as an Oscorp locker where the Venom symbiote is kept. So what's with the Happy Birthday wish?
It could be that this month is technically the 25th anniversary of the Venom Character, or, as Crave Online suggests, Webb could have been leading us to assume that Dane DeHaan will play Venom as it was Dane's actual birthday when the photo was posted and he's already been hired to play the new Harry Osborn. That would certainly differentiate Webb's Spidey series from Raimi's, and give DeHaan a chance to not have to try to recreate James Franco's performance (not to mention altering the trajectory of the character so he doesn't ultimately become the Green Goblin, which we've already seen plenty of in the previous films). But it's still too early to know anything for sure.
Keep in mind, Webb already has Jamie Foxx as Electro and Paul Giamatti as Rhino locked down as two of the sequel's villains, so we'll have to wait and see if he can cram even more villains into this second movie, if he's just planting the seeds for Venom to take hold in the third film, or if he's just messing with us all entirely. Do you want Venom in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, or is that too much too soon?