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4 Articles That Made CPAs Smile in 2012
I initially chose to write a feel-good year-end reflection because that's what all the cool, popular bloggers on the internet do. And I want to be cool and popular, too. But as I started going back through all the news from 2012, I quickly realized that it was an extremely eventful year, even by the lofty standards established by previous years (I'm looking at you, 2002!). That said, an on-the-go CPA could surely be forgiven if they were too busy to notice the top* four articles, which gave us a reason to smile during the course of the year.
As noted right here on AICPA Insights in March, a survey from Careerbliss.com found that being an accountant is the eighth happiest job in America. Employees were asked to rate 10 factors that affect workplace happiness, including one's relationship with the boss and co-workers, work environment, job resources, compensation, growth opportunities, company culture, company reputation, daily tasks and control over the work one does on a daily basis.
One thing that should make everyone happy – particularly during rough economic times – is some extra money. There is no doubt that accounting graduates were smiling – if not laughing all the way to the bank - when they read that the 2011 class of accounting graduates could expect to be paid 20 percent more than the average graduate. The article cites survey results from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which showed accounting majors who graduated in 2011 earned an average starting salary of $50,500, up 3.7 percent from the previous year.
In July, USA Today noted that the accounting profession is regaining jobs lost during the recession much faster than some other sectors of the economy. The article states that accounting firms have regained 87 percent of the jobs they lost, whereas the legal profession has only regained 17 percent. The article quotes Scott Moore, senior manager - college & university initiatives at the American Institute of CPAs, who attributes these positive numbers to startup businesses and U.S. companies expanding abroad.
In recognition of the AICPA's 125th Anniversary, the Journal of Accountancy compiled a list of the 125 people who have made a significant impact on the profession since 1887, the year the organization that would become known as the AICPA was founded. From Anderson to Zeff, the list is an informative read for any CPA interested in the history of their profession.
I'll be back in 2013 to share news from the profession and the AICPA with Insights readers. Until then, I hope that you and your families have a happy and safe New Year!
*Methodology available upon request.
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: October 19, 2016
— By Jennifer Gomori with excerpts from The Voice
The Chesterfield Township Police Department is inviting residents and business owners to take a look into the inner workings of the department as a method of enhancing community relations.
The inaugural Citizens' Police Academy was held this spring. Designed to provide hands-on experience in law enforcement, the Citizens' Police Academy aims to engage citizens and improve communication between the department and township residents.
"We just utilized it to bring the police into our community. It was an overwhelming success," Police Chief Brad Kersten said. "We were only planning to run it once a year. Now it's twice a year for the next three years because of the positive feedback we got from homeowners and business owners. They referred it to their neighbors and other friends in their circles and we got an overwhelming response for another section."
The eight-week program ended the first week of May. Participants met once a week for three and a half hours with a graduation ceremony the last week of the program. The next free Academy is being planned tentatively for fall and is open to Chesterfield Township residents and business owners ages 18 and older. About 20 citizens will be selected to participate.
"It was a cross photo of the community we live in. We had young kids who were criminal justice students. We had senior citizens who just wanted to learn more about the police department functions and operations," Kersten said of the initial Academy. "We selected them based on their availability to come into the station on the nights we were holding training."
Academy participants gain experience in a variety of topics, including accident investigation, crime scene preservation and processing, OWI detection, mock traffic stops, handcuffing, laws of arrest, and use of force. Voluntary ride-alongs will also be offered.
"We used it as a format to inform the public about what we do and how the skills are applied in the community," Kersten said. "We told them about the job functions and some of the skills necessary for special divisions."
The program benefits home and business owners alike in deterring crimes. "For the retirees that stayed at home a lot, we made them aware of crimes that occur in the residential section and what they could do to assist us in investigations or apprehensions in the number of criminals we come across," Kersten said. "For business owners, it was to inform them how they could better protect their business — what they need to be aware of."
"The course is designed to familiarize the participants with the daily tasks of a police officer and how an incident evolves from the call for service to the closing and prosecution of a case," Lt. Kenneth Franks wrote in a recent memo to the chief.
In addition to focusing on the fundamentals of law enforcement, the academy highlights the department's history, organizational structure and goals. "The goal of the academy is to instill an even greater sense of pride and care for our community and residents," Kersten wrote in a recent letter to township officials.
Classes, taught by officers from the department, take place at the police station, with occasional off-site classes held at the Macomb Police Academy. Special guests also instruct the Academy.
"It was minimal cost to the department," he said. "The Officers mainly volunteered their time. We had experts from local attorneys and prosecutors that donated their time too."
Kersten has been working to boost the department's efforts in community policing since officially becoming chief last May. The police department invites the community to the station each spring for its annual open house and recently put School Liaison Officer Amanda DePape into the five Anchor Bay schools in the township. This position hasn't existed in nearly a decade.
"We just reinitiated it this year. It's a key component with our resources that we can draw from," Kersten said. "You can influence attitudes with the children and the parents and it reflects the police department and police officer in a positive light. It also helps us mitigate some juvenile contacts."
They just brought back bicycle patrols this summer with a focus on parks, housing complexes and high volume call areas. "We've half-staffed it this summer with plans to expand it next summer," Kersten said. "It's just another avenue of enforcement and positive community contacts."
Thanks to the community's help, Kersten said the department was recently able to make arrests in a handful of high-profile crimes after posting photos of suspects on its Facebook page. "The robbery at the Meijer gas station – within two hours, (the suspect) was identified by Facebook posting," he said. "That community involvement is what's going to make us successful."
The idea for the Citizens' Police Academy partially stems from a report on the township's police operations released in March 2014 by the International City/County Management Association, officials said. The report included several recommendations for efficiently providing police services to citizens. Kersten said they also looked at similar programs in Troy and Port Huron when planning the program.
Applications for the Citizens' Police Academy can be picked up at the police station or online at chesterfieldpolice.org. Participants cannot have any felony or misdemeanor convictions within the past four years, and all applicants will be subject to a background investigation and asked to sign a liability waiver.
Chesterfield Township Police Department is located at 46525 Continental Drive, off of 21 Mile Road near Interstate 94. For more information, contact Sgt. Tiffany Krul at (586) 949-4722 or [email protected]

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The National Post reports:
MOREHEAD, Ky. — David Ermold returned to the Rowan County courthouse Wednesday, nearly two years after Clerk Kim Davis refused to give him a marriage license because he was gay.
Only this time, he did not want a license. He wants Davis' job.
Ermould filed to run for county clerk on Wednesday, hoping to challenge the woman who two years ago told him "God's authority" prohibited her from complying with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized gay marriage nationwide. Ermold and others sued her, and Davis would spend five days in jail for disobeying a federal judge's order. She emerged to a rapturous rally on the jailhouse lawn, arm-in-arm with a Republican presidential candidate as a newly crowned martyr for some conservatives.


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A ward is part of the overall area governed by the council. Wards are usually named after neighbourhoods, parishes, landmarks, geographical features, and in some cases historical figures connected to an area.
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Hunter Hill has endorsed Brian Kemp for the Republican gubernatorial nomination against Casey Cagle.
The endorsement from the former state senator from Atlanta fulfills more than a month of speculation after secret recordings from Clay Tippins surfaced revealing that Casey Cagle pushed a "bad" bill in an attempt to sink Hill's chances.
Hill had held off endorsing anyone in the race until Tuesday, July 17, when he announced his support for Secretary of State Kemp.
"Making the decision to engage in this runoff has been just as difficult as deciding to run in the first place. In many ways, even more difficult," Hill said in an announcement released by Kemp's campaign on Tuesday. "I have friends on both sides of this race, but I've decided that what we've built — the issues on which we ran — needed a champion. They needed a leader of character who would fight for what was right — even when no one was looking."
The endorsement comes after Cagle was endorsed by Gov. Nathan Deal and held a rally with incoming president of the National Rifle Association Oliver North in Gainesville on Saturday.
Kemp now has the endorsement of Hill and state Sen. Michael Williams, R-Cumming. Together, Hill and Williams took more than 23 percent of the May 22 primary vote. Cagle took 39 percent of the primary vote, while Kemp took 25.6 percent.
A news release from the Kemp campaign sent Wednesday, July 18, said Tippins is expected to provide his endorsement of the secretary of state at at event later in the day in Atlanta. Tippins took 12.2 percent of the vote on primary night.
However, Deal's endorsement is likely to loom large among the Republican electorate. According to a poll released by the Cagle campaign, more than 75 percent of likely Republican runoff voters support Deal's performance in office.


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Calvarytempleland. Beautiful Bride of Christ. Battered/bruised/beaten Down. A collusion between Deacons and Pastors. In order to Deceive Calvarytempelanders. 'Beat her (God's church/Bride). She won't Die. 'Jesus' beloved. Black/bruised/bleeding. From the Forceful Abuse of St. Star & Sons. Hidden Sins Expose (HSE): the act of bringing Scandals/Crimes to public notice; unMasking/disclosing facts/truth.
DdL (Diabolical deranged Leaders) employ methods of Twisting Information. Distorted truthS to produce a Pious Story. Edit/cut/manipulate Statements made by FUIs (Formerly Useful Idiots). With intention to beSmirch and/Or inFlame Minions. Conditioning the bbC (beautiful battered Church), that She Deserves her Whipping/beating/berating. Sorrow. Sigh.
But God says, "And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another" (Matthew 21:35). "But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers" (Luke 12:45,46).


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Here you will find recipes, food ideas, cooking with kids posts, weaning support, lunchbox ideas, meal plans, grocery hauls, family friendly food inspiration, restaurant reviews and more. There will be a new post every Thursday with fresh ideas and recipes.
I loved hosting this last week and there was so many wonderful ideas linked up. Minis Meals #1 was my most popular post by a long shot for the week and I got so much great feedback both from the lovely blogging community and all of you parents out there just trying to get your kids to eat. My vision was to bring everyone together and I just wanted to jump up and down with excitement when I saw this start to happen.
Today I wanted to feature 3 of my favourites from last week. All of these post are recipes containing no refined sugar. They're even healthy enough to eat for breakfast if you wanted to. Let's face it, who doesn't want to eat cake and cookies for breakfast? Click on the links for the full recipes.
Baby Friendly First Birthday Cake by Treasure Every Moment Blog
Loaded Breakfast Cookies by My Beauty Of Imperfection
"No Butter" Peanut Butter Blossoms by Strength & Sunshine
I'm drooling looking at all of these photos again! Now over to this week's link up.
To my fellow bloggers:
I would love for you to link up any of your food posts and/or YouTube videos both old and new. There's no food theme - anything goes, as long as it's kid approved.
Here's how to join in:
- Grab my badge using the HTML code below (or you just include a link to my page) to feature on the posts you are linking.
- Come and say hi if we're not ready connected through social media. I'm a lover of Facebook, Twitter and of course my beloved Instagram. I also have a YouTube channel that I love to post video recipes on.
- Please join me in visiting, commenting and sharing other links in this post, I would love to see this turn into a thriving active community not just through sharing ideas but also spreading some love.
- Each week I will feature a selection of your posts on my blog.
- Use the hashtag #MinisMeals to share your posts through social media. I will RT any posts on Twitter if you mention me in your tweet (@eatloveliveblog).
- I will share all linked posts across social media over the week. By linking up you are giving me permission to use your photos so I can share across social media or on my blog if you are a featured blogger.
- Come back the following Thursday and let's do it all again.
Here's this week's inspiration board:
Week 2, let's do this! Can't wait to see your yummy ideas.
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Movement Foundation will invest more than $1 million to purchase farmland in Uganda, East Africa and develop a commercial farming enterprise that will grow food and create jobs for people living in one of the world's poorest countries.
Within the next year, Movement expects to hire 50 people — farmers, supervisors, technicians and other workers — at Elhanan, a 1,100-acre swath of land and fertile soil the nonprofit foundation is acquiring to spur employment and dispel poverty.
With a mission to bring life, light and hope to communities in the U.S. and abroad, the Movement Foundation will also pay for startup costs such as equipment, infrastructure and employee wages.
The project comes after members of Movement's executive team traveled to and spent 10 days in Uganda, where they helped make bricks, spent time among villagers and visited youth living in slums. At one point, the group was asked to address a crowd of over 100 on the topics of business and entrepreneurship.
"It became apparent to us pretty quickly that we weren't speaking to a lot of entrepreneurs," Movement CEO Casey Crawford says. "We were speaking to a lot of unemployed people, and they were forced into entrepreneurial endeavors because there were no jobs. Period."
Although it has made significant progress in reducing poverty and providing access to education, Uganda still has one of the highest rates of youth unemployment in Africa. Unemployment among young people is estimated at 83 percent. That's problematic since the country also has one of the largest youth populations in the world.
And while programs that encourage small business ownership among Uganda's young adults are plentiful, Movement wants to take a different tack, one that gives people a reliable means of feeding and caring for their families.
"These people would be so blessed by a job," Crawford says. "They just need a job."
How will it work?
What's in a name?
Elhanan owes its name to Chief Operating Officer John Third, whose affinity for the Biblical term began when he was just a boy in Scotland.
When Third was 16, his father, a deep sea fisherman, bought a boat. His mother called it "Elhanan" and explained its Hebrew meaning.
"My parents were a little overwhelmed when I told them. 'Elhanan' has always been in the back of my mind. Now seeing it on a farm in Uganda, it's very, very humbling."
Just 4 kilometers east of a tributary to the Nile River, Elhanan — which, in Hebrew, means either "whom God gave" or "the grace of God" — will grow soybeans, groundnuts, corn and other crops capable of thriving in the region's rich soil. Those crops will be processed for other uses, such as flour and food, and allow Movement to create its own self-sustaining agricultural operation and distribution channel.
"The hope is, within two years' time, we'll really have a sustainable farming project that's generating its own income and fully supporting its own operations and making a profit," said Brett McDonough, Movement's chief investment officer.
Leaders hope to sell the farm's produce at competitive market prices and position Elhanan as a major agricultural player in two of the region's commercial centers — Uganda's capital, Kampala, and Juba, capital of the neighboring South Sudan.
'We're all one'
The farm is also intended to fill a skills gap created in the aftermath of northern Uganda's bloody civil war. The conflict between the government and rebel forces — which spanned two decades until peace talks in 2006 — wiped out an entire generation of laborers unable to pass knowledge of their trades, such as farming, to their children.
"We think of ourselves as the Body of Christ; that's much broader than just the United States," McDonough said of Movement forging relationships in Africa. "We're all one."
In that same vein, Movement Foundation may use some of the farm's profits to fund other initiatives that help the underserved and spread the Gospel. That may include outreach to Uganda's besieged neighbor South Sudan. In July, South Sudan erupted in renewed civil conflict, prompting hundreds of refugees to seek sanctuary at the Ugandan border.
"How interesting that God may be placing us in such a strategic location to hopefully provide and care for some folks who are in deep suffering at the moment," Crawford says.
The bigger vision
During his recent trip to Uganda, Crawford says the people welcomed their guests with a level of gratitude he had never experienced.
"Their graciousness to extend hospitality, even with meager means, was convicting to me as an American," he says. "There was never a sense of rush over there. You were more important than the activity. Your story was more important than whatever was going to happen next."
That attitude inspired Movement's leaders to get involved in Uganda and join forces with people already doing good work there.
"Our heart is to take the gifts, the talents and the resources (God) has provided in our community…and bring them to marry up with the amazing gifts, talents and resources He has blessed the community of Uganda with," Crawford said. "We want to see that this farm is going to significantly impact people's lives. They're going to be loved. They're going to be cared for."


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Study Spanish in Summer Camps
by Dilek on Monday, May 14, 2012
It is time for parents to pick the right summer camp for their children and there are several summer camps for youngsters to study Spanish in Spain.
The start of summer vacation is a joy for children and young people who come for a long rest after the grueling school year. But at a time is a concern for parents, who wonder what to do with their children while they work. Summer camps are a great choice for both.
Summer camps are without doubt the best times of our lives. In one camp, children have access to multiple sports, games and educational, which offer fun and entertainment all day. They are also in contact with other children and have to deal with new situations, enabling them to develop self-esteem, responsibility and social skills. Choosing a good camp, for children that they can have the opportunity to enjoy and learn, is "the perfect summer for kids."
In Spain, you can have a guaranteed fun and a high level of Spanish learning and children will not regret spending their summer in Spain. You can choose the city according to interests and sports your children love to do. Children can learn tennis and horseback riding or Spain's only and deary favourite sports football.
Madrid : The capital city of Spain is one of the entertaining city in the world and the diversity of socio-cultural and sports activities will offer a great pastime for children.
Valencia : Situated in the eastern coast to Mediterranean sea, Valencia is wonderful city that after your Spanish classes you can go to beach in 10 minutes.
Barcelona : Almost everyone falls in love with Barcelona when they see the city and the cultural varieties make this idea justified.
Salamanca : With golden colored buildings and the lively youngsters lying on the meadows across the River Tormes, Salamanca will be an unforgettable experience for students.
Marbella : You will fill up with sun, sea and the beach. Located on the south coast, Marbella is the city where you enjoy the sunny terraces, shopping and small plazas in a lively atmosphere.
If you want, you can also share this wonderful moment with your children, just take a look at this great offer for parents and kids to learn Spanish in summer. Hurry up and spend the vacation in Spain!
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About a week and a half ago, just before the start of GDC 2011, we posted about a game called Desert Winds by Southend Interactive which was being demoed on the upcoming Qualcomm chipset featuring the new Adreno 220 GPU. This game looks like a mesh between Prince of Persia and Tomb Raider with awesome graphics.
Gameplay is similar to the old school arcade game Dragon's Lair (if you have ever played it, you already know what I'm talking about) in which you do actions half the time as they appear on the screen. The other half of the time, such as with most combat situations, you have your usual controls for attacking and things like that. They do mesh together which means you could be attacking then half to hit a button that appears on the screen in the middle of that which you will see in our hands-on video below. In the video you'll also see it flip to the games menu a few times during gameplay, that is how early of a version this is of Desert Winds.
We got to play Desert Winds on a prototype Android phone, through an HDMI cable to a big screen HDTV, at the Qualcomm event during GDC 2011. While the footage is the same as the demo video we posted a week and a half ago, this was more just to show that it is an actual playable demo. Desert Winds is currently in development with no solid release time having been announced as of yet.
Have no fear everyone, if you don't own a dual-core Android device just yet, you won't be left behind when it comes to great games!
Developer Website: Southend Interactive


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Updated 1/6/13: Tonight we had hot and sour soup as our main dish. I used canned straw mushrooms this time. The recipe makes 2 big bowls or 4 small bowls. __________________________________________________________________
I love leftovers! I'm sitting at my desk eating leftover Chinese Pan Fried Noodles that I made last week and Chinese Hot & Sour Soup that I made last night. I used most of the ingredients in Garret McCord's recipe for Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, but I only had fresh shitake mushrooms (if you read his post, he has a fun description about how the type of mushroom is very important to family recipes). I also took a tip from Wandering Chopsticks to add the eggs before the vinegar to keep the egg from making the soup murky.
1/2 can straw mushrooms or fresh mushrooms (for other mushrooms that should go in this recipe or how to deal with dried mushrooms, check out the recipes that I link to above)
4 cups vegetable stock
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (this really depends on how strong & salty your stock is to begin with)
1-2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper (not black pepper!)
1/2 can bamboo shoots
1/2 package firm tofu cut into cubes (optional)
1 egg beaten
2-3 tablespoons vinegar (I used 2 of rice vinegar and 1 of white since we don't have black vinegar)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
More salt if necessary
- If using fresh mushrooms, saute them in a little sesame oil in a medium sauce pan otherwise throw in fresh or soaked dried mushrooms directly.
- Add stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, bamboo shoots, and tofu, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and slowly pour in a stream of eggs. Eggs should form little strings.
- Add the vinegar.
- Mix cornstarch into a bit of cold water and then mix into soup. Once the soup is thickened a little, check for saltiness and add if necessary.


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Volunteer Opportunities:
The following Dir Biyabir volunteer opportunities are currently available for our members. Your assistance in these areas would be greatly appreciated, so if you are interested please drop us a note at email@example.com. Please indicate your area of interest.
- Researching and identifying public and private sources of funding for Dir Biyabir target projects in Ethiopia.
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Sharon Lawrence, Andrew Howard (Hatfields & McCoys), Arielle Kebbel and newcomer Jaina Lee Ortiz have been cast in The After, the Amazon Studios pilot that marks The X Files creator Chris Carter's return to series. They join Jamie Kennedy, Adrian Pasdar and Aldis Hodge. The After, produced by Georgeville TV, takes place at the moment of apocalypse. Lawrence, repped by APA, will play Francis, a wealthy mysterious woman who resides in Bel Air. Howard, repped by ICM Partners and KLWGN, will play McCormack, a tall foul-mouthed, sarcastic and sardonic Irishman. Kebbel, repped by Paradigm and Principal Entertainment, will play Tammy, a sexy, professional woman. Ortiz, repped by New Wave Entertainment and attorney Lev Ginsburg, will play Officer Marly Gonzalez, a young police officer.
Amy Price-Francis has been cast in Amazon's other drama pilot Bosch, a police procedural based on Michael Connelly's novels about Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), a veteran police homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Price-Francis, repped by David Dean Management, AMI and Stuart Rosenthal, will play Sunny "Money" Chander, an attractive and exceptionally good lawyer representing Rosa Flores, whose husband Roberto, a suspected serial killer, was killed four years ago by Bosch, and Chandler's job is to destroy Bosch in court.
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YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Washington bars and restaurants will be allowed to buy liquor directly from distilleries beginning Thursday, marking the first step in substantial changes to how the state sells spirits.
Voters approved an initiative last fall to privatize liquor sales and dismantle Washington's state-run liquor system, which was formed in the 1930s in the aftermath of Prohibition. The measure, backed by retailing giant Costco, allows stores larger than 10,000 square feet to sell liquor, though it could allow smaller stores to sell liquor if there are no other outlets in a trade area.
Restaurants largely supported the initiative, and they'll experience the first benefits on March 1, when they can buy directly from producers.
The day won't represent a big change in the alcohol world, but it's the beginning of a new system for Washington, said Don Poffenroth of Dry Fly Distilling in Spokane. Dry Fly is in the process of hiring a distributor to sell its vodka, gin, bourbon and whiskey.
"We are too big of a small distillery to go around and start delivering to bars and restaurants. But there may be some tiny distilleries that may start to do that, primarily because they can't get a distributor," he said.
The biggest impact comes in June, Poffenroth said, when consumers will be able to buy liquor directly from private retailers.
More than 800 retailers across the state have applied to sell liquor, including Costco, Fred Meyer, Albertson's and Safeway.
Voter-approved initiative 1183 mandated a 10 percent distributor fee and 17 percent fee for retailers. The fees are intended to help compensate state and local governments for losing the state's liquor profits.


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Pro-life/family petition drives to keep Duggars on air quickly overwhelm homosexual petition
On August 20, homosexual activists launched a petition drive to get the Duggar family's 19 Kids and Counting show kicked off TLC. The Duggars are open about their Biblical view that marriage should be between one man and one woman.
The homosexual campaign was slow going until the Duggars removed a photo of two men kissing from their Facebook page on November 11, this after encouraging�married couples to post pictures of themselves kissing.
At this point homosexuals kicked their campaign into high gear, garnering attention from such media outlets as E! Online, People, Huffington Post,�and Washington Post. Their petition drive has 160,757* signatures at present.
But pro-lifers and pro-family activists have responded with gusto.
After just three days, a LifeSiteNews.com petition, also supported by the Benham brothers and Steven Crowder, had surpassed the homosexual petition drive with 171,355* signatures as of this writing.
But there are also two other petition drives underway�with the same purpose, and they, too, have received loads of support in a very short time. A new LifeNews.com petition�already has 28,554* signatures, and yet another petition supported on a Michelle Duggar Facebook�fan page�has 53,571* signatures. Yet another pro-Duggar petition, this one sponsored by Personhood USA,�has�22,256* signatures at present.
At this point, after only three days, pro-life and pro-family supporters have amassed over 275,736 signatures in support of the Duggars – almost double the number accumulated by homosexual activists in three months!
If you haven't signed a petition, please do. Hey, sign them all! It's the Obama-supported Chicago Way!
UPDATE, 5:20p: *Numbers have all been adjusted to current time. Also, LifeSiteNews.com reported this afternoon it singlehandedly blew past the homosexual petition, again, after only 3 days.
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Gallbladder attack symptoms are mostly due to gallstones getting lodged in your gallbladder. However, there are also some uncommon causes that allow such symptoms to manifest such as certain health conditions or tumors located in the bile duct.
In this article, we're going to talk about 12 of the most common symptoms of a possible gallbladder attack. They're as follows:
1. Nausea and Vomiting
One of the most common, nausea and vomiting can occur almost all of the time during a gallbladder attack. Even though they might not be the best indicator that you're suffering from a problem in your gallbladder, you have to consult with your doctor as soon as possible when you start experiencing such problems, especially if they happen more often.
The reason why you experience nausea and vomiting during a gallbladder attack is because the stone gets lodged in one of the ducts responsible for keeping your digestive enzymes flowing. When that happens, swelling, inflammation, and severe pain can be felt which can then transition into nausea and vomiting.
Moreover, a long-term disorder in your gallbladder can also trigger digestive problems that can lead to recurring nausea. However, do take note that only a chronic gallbladder disease can cause digestive problems.
2. Pain in the Abdomen
Perhaps the most common indicator that you have gallstones in your gallbladder is abdominal pain or pain that's specifically felt in your abdomen's upper right section. In most cases, pain in the abdominal area will come and go. However, in the case of a gallbladder attack, such pain can vary in intensity from mild and irregular pain into a severe and more frequent one.
Most of the time, abdominal pain which is caused by gallstones can also cause pain in your back and chest area. This happens when gallbladder contracts after eating or other normal stimuli, and as a result, will try to force stone out of it. This event leads to pain that will last from a few seconds to even a few hours.
A lot of people who have gallstones and experience pain in their abdomen will often feel the pain fading away shortly after. Since the pain isn't that severe and only occurs every once in a while, most of them choose not to undergo surgery.
However, if you're only of the unlucky few who suffer from frequent episodes of severe pain in your abdominal area, then it's best to consult your doctor right away.
3. Jaundice
Jaundice is also another symptom of an underlying gallbladder problem. This is characterized by the yellowing of your skin as well as the whites of your eyes due to liver trouble. Though it can be a common problem among newborn babies, it can also be a symptom of a gallbladder attack among adults.
The gallbladder normally releases bile to the small intestines via the cystic duct which is directly connected to the bile duct. However, during a gallbladder attack, a gallstone gets lodged in a bile duct, thereby preventing bile from flowing toward the small intestines. This causes a blockage which, in turn, increases the concentration of a yellow substance known as bilirubin in the gallbladder.
Once too much bilirubin has accumulated, it then gets deposited into the skin, thereby causing it to turn yellow. Additionally, it can cause the whites in your eyes to turn into somewhat of a yellowish hue as well.
4. Changes in Your Bowel Movement
Changes in your bowel habits can also be one of the symptoms of an underlying gallbladder issue. One possible instance is frequent and unexplained diarrhea which is commonly associated with chronic gallbladder disease. This tends to occur up to 4 times a day (in some cases, it could be up to 10 times) and is even accompanied by recurring pain.
Additionally, the pain you might feel could be all over your belly instead of being concentrated in a single spot. For example, instead of feeling pain only in the abdominal area, you might also experience pain in the lower back or the breast bone due to a gallbladder attack. This can also lead to chalky or light-colored tools.
The presence of diarrhea during a gallbladder attack is mainly due to the insufficient supply of bile into the small intestine due to blockage (as mentioned earlier). You'll also experience dark yellow urine even though you're constantly hydrated due to the breakdown of bilirubin.
5. Bloating
Your gallbladder has a major role in your body's digestion. Therefore, if it fails to function normally as it should, it's most likely because of blockage in the bile duct due to gallstones. As a result, food won't be able to move through the body properly. This can lead to bloating or experiencing the feeling of being abnormally full for long periods, even after you've only eaten a small meal.
Additionally, bloating occurs since your digestion process is considerably slowed down, causing food to remain in your stomach for a longer period. It's for this reason why you normally experience belching or burping.
Bloating isn't the only digestion-related problem that can occur during a gallbladder attack. In fact, the poor flow of bile toward your small intestine can also lead to constipation. This is because poor bile production can slow down muscle contractions in your digestive system. Under normal circumstances, these muscles are the ones responsible for moving food through your body.
According to Dr. Mark Babyatsky of Everyday Health, constipation could be due to gallstone ileus which is a pretty rare condition where a large gallstone moves from the gallbladder toward the intestine, thereby blocking digested food which has come from the small intestine and is on its way to the large intestine.
6. Fever and Chills
Fever and chills can also happen in the event of a gallbladder attack. If you're experiencing this symptom, it's possible that your bile duct is infected. In some cases, this is accompanied by a rapid heartbeat as well as abdominal pain that just won't seem to go away. Researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center reported that around 1/3 of all gallstone sufferers normally experience such symptoms.
However, do take note that just because you have fever doesn't mean necessarily you can get typical biliary colic. In fact, more serious fevers can be an indication of acute cholecystitis which is the inflammation of the gallbladder. It's a life-threatening condition that should be taken care of immediately.
You should also keep in mind that fever generally won't occur during a typical gallbladder attack. Instead, it's a distinguishing characteristic of an infection. If you're experiencing sudden spikes in your body temperature, it could mean that you have gallbladder rupture or gangrene.
7. Chest Pain
Most of the time, a gallbladder attack can be mistaken for a heart attack due to the presence of pain in the chest area. This happens when either the bile duct or gallbladder gets blocked or infected, causing acid trapped in the stomach to climb its way up to the chest. This can result in an intense pain that can resemble that of a heart attack.
Even though chest pain is one of the symptoms of a heart attack, especially after a big meal, it could be more indicative of an underlying gallbladder problem. Heartburn is one of the common symptoms of a gallbladder attack if it happens right after eating or perhaps when bending over as it puts pressure on your chest and abdomen,
When you experience heartburn due to a gallbladder problem, you'll feel a burning sensation that starts from your chest then climbs up then spreads to your neck and upper abdomen. There are also other indications of a gallstone presence that are similar to that of indigestion such as cramping and acid reflux, and due to that, most sufferers end up ignoring the signs.
However, if they tend to become recurrent especially after meals, then it's a clear indication of a blockage in the gallbladder due to a gallstone.
8. Loss of Appetite
As the pain brought by gallstone gets more severe, you're more likely to suffer from a loss of appetite. As a result, you'll end up not eating since you're afraid of the pain and discomfort following a meal. This is due to the blockage caused by a gallstone which tends to make digestion quite painful.
9. Pain Between Your Shoulder Blades
Since pain is typically one of the most common symptoms of a gallbladder attack, you'll often make the mistake of ruling out any pain in your body due to a gallbladder issue. However, a gallbladder attack normally targets certain spots in your body, and one of them is the area between your shoulder blades.
As mentioned earlier, pain associated with a gallbladder attack typically occurs in the chest or abdomen. However, it can also spread out to other body parts, and in most cases, in between your shoulder blades.
In most cases, it will affect the right shoulder blade area before spreading in the opposite direction. The reason is that even though the gallbladder isn't capable of experiencing pain, its nerves, however, extend to the muscles found in your back – and most of them are found in the area around your right shoulder blade.
10. Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis can also be a symptom of a gallbladder attack as the gallstones in your gallbladder can also block the movement of enzymes that are produced by your pancreas. This can lead to inflammation which, in turn, can lead to intense pain in your pancreatic area which is on the left side of your upper abdomen.
Gallstone pancreatitis, the medical term used for this condition, exhibits similar symptoms as that of regular gallstone symptoms. These including pain in the abdominal area which worsens after eating, pain in your back, nausea, and vomiting.
11. Changes in the Color of Your Urine
Gallstones are small stones formed due to bile pigment, cholesterol, and calcium salts combining with each other. Once they get lodged in the gallbladder, the bile pigment will cause your urine to become dark yellow or brown. In some cases, there are patients who reportedly experience urine that's either deep brown or maroon.
The reason for this is that the bile duct is blocked by gallstones which can result in more dangerous waste products circulating your body instead of getting excreted via peeing. It can also indicate dehydration, but if you find yourself to be well-hydrated, then chances are high that it's a gallbladder issue. Meanwhile, if your urine is blood-tinged, then it's a possible kidney damage, and immediate medical help is needed.
12. Headaches
While there are a lot of possible reasons for a headache, including sleep deprivation and stress, it can also be a possible indicator of an underlying gallbladder issue. However, since it's very common, most people who have undiagnosed gallbladder problems are less likely to think about it.
According to Dr. Jockers, congestion in your gallbladder due to gallstone blockage can stress out the body and produce inflammation in your gut. Since both of these events tend to increase tension in your blood supply, particularly around the brain and skull, you'll end up experiencing migraines and headaches.
One means of telling whether your headache is a symptom of a gallbladder attack or not is by checking if the pain happens over your eyes, specifically above your right eye.
The symptoms of an underlying gallbladder issue tend to come and go. However, if you've been experiencing a few of these symptoms repeatedly and in short intervals, then it's highly likely that you have one.
Even though gallbladder issues aren't deadly at most times, you still need to have them treated immediately. If you just leave them be, you'll only end up worsening your problems, and that can only lead to severe health complications.
Some of the symptoms which you should pay attention to and should prompt you to seek immediate medical assistance are:
• Jaundice
• Long-lasting abdominal pain
• Pale stools
• Intense pain in the shoulder blades and chest
• Recurring fever that's accompanied by any of the above symptoms


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Wadi Mamari, 92, died Sep. 12 at his home. Born in Syria, he was a son of the late Abraham and Jamila Mamari. He worked on his farm for many years and depended on God and hard work to raise his family in faith along with his late wife, Hanne.
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Embracing a "Summer Cold." Mastery Newsletter Update July 25, 2014
What they call "flu season" is coming up in the fall. But sometimes we fall prey to a summer cold. Here is a positive way to view oolds and flus.
Hering's Law of Cure:
Symptoms of a chronic disease disappear in definite order, going in reverse and taking about one month for every year the symptoms have been present.
Symptoms move from the more vital organs to the less vital organs; from the interior of the body towards the skin.
Symptoms move from the top of the body downward.
You can check this out yourself by doing an internet search with Hering's Law.
Hering's Law of Cure is the basis of all healing
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Hering's Law of Cure is the basis of all healing. This is the way the body heals or cures itself. "All cure starts from within out, from the head down and in reverse order as the symptoms have appeared or been suppressed".
"We don't catch diseases, we create them by breaking down the natural defenses according to the way we eat, drink, think and live". Hering's Law is a very important law to understand and remember. It is imperative to follow this law in order to allow the body to eliminate toxins created daily.
The definition of Hering's Law of Cure is as follows:
"We heal from the head down". This means that before we can even begin to heal we must believe we can heal. We must be mentally prepared and strong in order to allow the body to heal. We must not doubt the body's ability to heal itself.
"We heal from within out". This means we must allow the body to cleanse. In order for the body to eliminate toxins it must be allowed to do so by not suppressing any kind of discharge.
Most over-the-counter medications and prescriptions do suppress discharges. This is not good as these toxins can go deeper into the body and create other weaknesses. The body must be allowed to cleanse itself in whatever manner it needs to without interruption by synthetic suppressive substances.
"We heal in reverse order as the symptoms have appeared or been suppressed". This means that most of the time the last problem someone has is the first problem to be dealt with by the body in the reversal process.
For instance, let's say the last illness you had was a sinus infection and a suppressive medication was used to stop any sneezing, coughing, dripping nose or sinus drainage.
In order for the body to heal itself it must eliminate these toxins and mucous that were suppressed at this time. Since this was the last illness it is the easiest for the body to heal.
The body may stimulate the Immune System to create a fever to burn out the toxins, the toxins may be eliminated through the Lungs or Bronchioles causing a large amount of phlegm to exit these areas, it might eliminate them through the skin causing breakouts or it could eliminate them through the Colon in which case mucous, old feces and food that hasn't been eaten for quite a while may be eliminated. These are just a few ways the body heals itself.
Unfortunately, Hering's Law of Cure is not used today in Orthodox medicine. Orthodox medicine generally believes that because the symptoms are suppressed the problem is cured, or by removing the organ, which is not functioning correctly, it can cure the problem.
Perhaps this is why no one knows what a "Cold" is today. A "Cold" is the body's way of eliminating toxins, which it does by increasing the mucous from the mucous membranes in order to free the toxins. Toxin elimination is imperative in order for the body to stay healthy. Disease reversal is also imperative in order for the body to "cure" a disease.
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On Wednesday, Google engineer Dom Carr quietly unveiled two significant changes to how Google+ and YouTube are tied together, which are rolling out this week. The changes make the process of sharing newly uploaded videos to Google+ easier, while increasing traffic to YouTube from profiles pages on the social network.
Users that have connected their Google+ and YouTube accounts now have the option to automatically share new uploads to the social network. All you have to do is check the box, add a note, and watch as both of Google's services post your video.
Meanwhile, YouTube video creators who want to promote content on their Google+ page can now easily show off all their public YouTube videos on their Google+ profile. To show the distinction, Google is renaming the "Videos" tab to "YouTube" and send people to YouTube when they click.
Carr's post showed off the new YouTube tab on Bruno Mars' Google Plus page, but when I went there I saw the usual "Videos" tab. I started looking around at some of my favorite musicians, such as Eminem, and I kept seeing the usual Videos tab:
Yet after some snooping, I finally found what I was looking for, courtesy of, well, Snoop Dogg:
Many people will keep the old Videos tab around, and others will of course choose not to have one at all, but for those who have a lot of content on YouTube, this is a no-brainer. Both features require that you connect your YouTube and Google+ accounts together, something that Google will continue to push for as Google+ and YouTube get tied closer and closer together.
See also – YouTube now lets you link your channel with a Google+ profile, and Google+ page support coming soon and YouTube Partners can now connect their Google+ profiles to use their real names
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BURBANK, Calif. - LeBron James' new partnership with movie and TV giant Warner Bros. is no vanity project, nor is it solely a means to one day make "Space Jam 2."
That much was apparent during a visit last week to SpringHill Entertainment, James' media company now housed on the historic Warner lot in southern California.
Located in "Warner Village," a row of two-story cottages adjacent to the cavernous warehouses and open-air movie sets, a nondescript "L. James" marks the first parking spot in front of the SpringHill office. James' car has never filled the space.
Up the steps inside the SpringHill cottage, newly renovated for a January move-in by office and project manager Holly Smith, a former Chicago real estate agent with a sports marketing background, is James' personal office.
Inside are a sectional couch, a modest flatscreen, and a framed "Trainwreck" movie poster resting against the wall on the floor.
James has never been in there, either.
Meanwhile, SpringHill is bustling with activity. The company is actively producing four TV shows - season III of "Survivor's Remorse" for Starz; "Becoming," the athlete-documentary series for children on Disney XD; "The Wall," a new game show for NBC, and "Cleveland Hustles," a reality series for CNBC. But none are Warner projects.
Maverick Carter, James' long-time friend and business partner, and Jamal Henderson, president of SpringHill, are reviewing (and in some cases, developing) the myriad TV, movie, and digital project offers placed in front of them, looking for their first production with Warner.
None of the SpringHill projects currently in development involve James as an actor. By virtue of his ownership of SpringHill, he's ultimately a co-executive producer for anything the company makes.
Warner, the largest independent film-and-TV studio in the world with some 70 shows on TV this season, including the No. 1 comedy "Big Bang Theory" and "The Voice," is counting on Carter to deliver.
Not to deliver on James, but on infusing the studio with a vision for reaching new and evolving audiences as millennials get older and the digital era continues to change how people watch television.
For now and perhaps for the foreseeable future, the partnership between Warner Bros. and SpringHill is one in which James, arguably the most popular sports star on the planet, plays a bit role.
It's what the two sides create together now, largely without James, that may determine what's waiting for him in Hollywood when his basketball career is over.
"It's really important because LeBron's main thing is playing basketball, and this was all possible because of basketball and what he does as a basketball player," Carter said, during an interview with cleveland.com at SpringHill's Burbank office. "Also, he's on the backside of his career. This company has to live on after he's done playing basketball."
When Warner Bros. and SpringHill announced its multiyear partnership in July, speculation immediately turned to James one day starring in the sequel to "Space Jam," the 1996 feature starring Michael Jordan and the cast of Looney Tunes that's made $90.4 million.
Warner Bros. filed for new Space Jam trademarks, a potential signal for new merchandise for, say, a new movie, but nothing is imminent.
Carter says the movie hasn't been discussed in detail with Warner, and James couldn't even entertain that discussion until he's finished with the Cavs this season at the earliest. Beginning production on "Space Jam 2" in James' limited time this summer would seem virtually impossible.
"It'd be crazy not to say that it's something on the radar, it's super on the radar, but it's not something we have any news on," said Henderson, who joined SpringHill in July. "There's no sort of start on it."
Since the deal was signed, Warner and Turner Sports together invested nearly $16 million in a separate James-Carter venture called Uninterrupted, a digital-only company that provides athletes with an on-line platform.
Warner and Uninterrupted are working on a digital comedy series called "Now We're Talking," about washed-up quarterbacks turned broadcasters, for the go90 app.
Carter, 34, is still James' business manager, but most of his energy is now focused on Hollywood. He purchased a $3.5 million home in Hollywood Hills and moved there from northeast Ohio, where he still has an office.
A one-time marketing intern with Nike, with which James has a lifetime endorsement contract, Carter now comes to work most days where the Batman movies were born. Michael Keaton's Batmobile is still housed here. Clint Eastwood might grab a salad in the commissary. J.J. Abrams waves hello to Ellen DeGeneres as they roam the lot.
"It's amazing to be a part of this company, it's amazing to be a partner of this company," Carter said. "And there was a little wanderlust, but I really have a workmanlike attitude where it's like, 'Oh it's great that I work here, but I work here, so I'm here to work.'
"I can walk around looking up at the stars and the buildings and the museum for about 20 minutes, but then I've got to get to work because if I continue to do that then I'm not going to be working here much longer. That's how I approach it."
What would seem like a partnership built on the bedrocks of big names in James and Warner Bros. is really one centered on the flexibility of Warner and the versatility of SpringHill.
As an independent TV studio, Warner can sell shows to any broadcast, cable, or digital network such as Netflix. SpringHill has already shown its ability to produce content for four entirely different networks and a digital platform.
Warner Bros. is also wading deep into the digital pool, most recently with its acquisition of DramaFever, which operates subscription and on-demand video services.
In Carter and SpringHill, Warner sees a partner that can give the studio content to deliver to audiences on all platforms.
"We're at a pivotal time," said Jay Levine, a senior vice president for Warner's TV division. "We have all this amazing history, and now we're at this point where we're really trying to figure out what's around the corner, in terms of content production, distribution.
"And I'm telling you, it all comes back to getting the right kinds of people in here that give us new blood, new voices, and different way of thinking about stuff."
To Levine, Carter fits that mold.
"What we found is, as good as LeBron is on the basketball court, Maverick is that way when it comes to business," Levine said. "We were blown away by him. If you think about it, he's a true visionary. The relationships that he has, the ideas that he comes up with are very consistent with what we're trying to accomplish here at Warner Bros."
So where does James fit?
For example, when filming concludes for season III of Survivor's Remorse, Carter said James would be sent the edits via email to get his feedback. He'll make a cameo on "Cleveland Hustles." While the Cavs were in Los Angeles last week, he joined Carter and others for some promotional work on "The Wall."
James purchased a $21 million home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, and will spend some of his offseason there, close to his company.
Henderson envisions the long-term future of SpringHill as perhaps a "vehicle" for James to star in films. James isn't so sure.
"I would hope it could succeed without me," James said. "Obviously when I'm done (playing basketball) I would like to get some rest, but I do want to keep working. I have a great team behind me, they do a great job of doing things that's authentic to us, and doing things that sometimes I don't need to have much as far as my face on it."
James said "with the right opportunity you might see me on a few screens, but if not then I'm able to do a lot of work behind the scenes, too."


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March 11, 2015 - Comments Off on Round-Up: 7 Umbrella Designs That Will Get You Excited About Rainy Days
Round-Up: 7 Umbrella Designs That Will Get You Excited About Rainy Days
You're hearing it everywhere: "Spring has sprung!" And it's true, but in its first glorifying days, we all seem to forget that although winter's snow is on its way out (fingers crossed), there's another bit of weather we have to prepare for: Spring Showers. Reward yourself for all of that spring cleaning with another seasonal essential: an umbrella.
Not-so-fun fact: If you took all of the improperly discarded umbrellas accumulated around the world over one year, we'd have 25 Eiffel Towers on our hands. So maybe it's time to invest in an umbrella you won't mind looking at for the next 10 rainy seasons. Need somewhere to start? Read on and check out our top seven picks.
For the Art Lover: Frank Lloyd Wright's "Waterlilies" / MoMA
If you're looking to nestle yourself underneath a work of art, this umbrella from the MoMA collection is just for you. Just think of how nice this would look from underneath just as the sun starts to poke back out from the clouds.
Feminine Flair: Pagoda / Bella Umbrella
Sometimes an eye-catching shape can say a lot more than color or pattern. The Pagoda Umbrella from Bella Umbrella has an unusual bell silhouette that will make you feel footloose and fancy free even on the most dreary of days. Seriously—this one is channeling some vintage Mary Poppins.


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Throughout the month of March, True North North Country Comics features female comic book creators and supporters to celebrate International Women's Day.
Today the focus is on Stephany Lein.
Stephany is a comic book creator from Ontario with several successful projects including Skelt and Apy with Sam Noir, Strays and her most recent effort Shelly.
Stephany appeared previously on the site:
'Shelly' creator endorses social media plus exhibitions in support of self-publishing
You can discover more about the Stephany at jupe.ca and Twitter @jupejuperocket.


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Wal-Mart is having their back-to-school sale, and I got 20 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count) for only 25¢ a box!
I'm planning to try one of the many "make your own crayons" online tutorials.
I've been checking out different gadgets to melt the crayons.
I like the nifty melting pot Lady Gil blogs about, but the Amazon rating isn't all that great. It has a pouring issue and that kinda defies the purpose of the gadget, don't ya think?
Instead, I'm sure my good ol' fashion Lodge casting iron melting pot will work just fine! But I wonder if those chocolate melting pots would work?
I could just put broken pieces of crayons in the mold and pop 'em in the oven. I've seen several tutorials instructing to do it that way.
Hmmm... that may just be the easiest, quickest, and least messiest method.
But then I don't get to buy or use a neat gadget!
Oh well...
I think a bunch of "3's" and "S's" would make great party favors for Serenity's 3rd birthday party. It's a couple of months away, but why pass up 25¢ Crayons?
Anybody wanna help me peel the labels off almost 500 crayons?
Have fun!


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The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today launched a fundraising initiative for Replicant (http://replicant.us), a fully free Android distribution and the first mobile operating system (OS) to run without relying on proprietary system code. Replicant's small volunteer developer team is focused on improving their OS, while also expanding it to work on more devices. Donations will primarily be used to buy new devices for development and testing -- a critical need -- but will also help fund infrastructure and promotion for the project.
The FSF's previous purchase and donation of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 allowed the project's developers to support the tablet, but adding support for a new device requires between $400 and $600 in donations for hardware costs alone. Each device that this long-term fundraising program is able to provide is likely to allow thousands of users of that device to run a free mobile OS for the first time.


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COVID-19 Update
Vogue Recovery Center's immediate concern is to keep patients and staff safe from the spread of the CoronaVirus (COVID-19). Our staff has been educated on the signs and symptoms of the virus to ensure thorough monitoring and has been instructed to report anyone thought to be infected to. medical personnel. Vogue Recovery Center will take appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of the patients and employees in relation to COVID-19
We are following the Department of Health and the CDC guidelines and will report any incidents to the local health department.
We are still accepting new patients at each facility at this time with the added precautions listed below:
Potential Patient Admissions
- The admissions department will administer the Infectious Disease Screening to all potential admissions.
- If a potential patient indicated YES to any of the questions on the Infectious Disease Screening, the individual will be required to obtain medical clearance prior to his or her admissions appointment.
New Patient Admissions
- All individuals scheduled for admission will be greeted outside the facility by a Vogue Recovery Center designated employee.
- The employee will administer the Infectious Disease Screening.
- If the individual responds YES to any of the questions on the Infectious Disease Screening, medical clearance will be required prior to admission.
Current Patients
- If a current outpatient does not feel well, they are required to stay home and seek medical attention.
- If an outpatient misses treatment due to an illness, a physician's note is required to return to treatment.
- If a outpatient presents to treatment with symptoms related to COVID-19, they will be immediately taken to the Emergency Department for further evaluation.
- If an outpatient tests positive for COVID-19, they will be quarantined in their living environment and will require medical clearance prior to returning to treatment.
- All visitors will be greeted outside of the facility by a Vogue Recovery Center designated employee.
- Visiting is temporarily restricted for emergency purposes only.
- All Visitors will be asked to participate in the Infectious Disease Screening.
- If the visitor responds YES to any of the questions on the Infectious Disease Screening, they will not be permitted to enter the facility.
Family & Alumni Programming
- Family night will be cancelled until further notice.
- Alumni events will be cancelled until further notice.
- Family Sessions and family engagement can and will be conducted via telephone.
Facility Operations
- Deep cleansing of all surfaces and facilities will be performed routinely to reduce the risk of infection and/or transmission of the virus, and to ensure a healthy and safe physical environment for our clients and staff.
- Staff has been instructed to regularly disinfect all surfaces where viruses could collect and/or be transmitted.
- If an employee does not present for work due to illness related issues, a physician's note granting a clean bill of health and full medical clearance will be required to return to work.
- All doors will remain locked to reduce risk of contamination of the facilities.
- Employee Training is provided on universal health precautions.
- Community Training is provided on universal health precautions.
- Notice of Public Health Alerts shall be placed on all entryways/exits.
In the interest of early detection and for the health of our population, we kindly ask that any visitor who has a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms stay home. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any persons who may be considered a threat to the health of our treatment population.
Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever
- Shortness of Breath
- Difficulty Breathing
- Cough
- Dry/Sore Throat
- Muscle Weakness


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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Friday attacked leaders of his own Justice Department and the FBI as politically biased in favor of Democrats.
"The top Leadership and Investigators of the FBI and the Justice Department have politicized the sacred investigative process in favor of Democrats and against Republicans," Trump tweeted in the latest example of open conflict with the two bodies.
The message came as Trump was expected to approve the release of a confidential Republican-drafted memo alleging abuse of authority in the FBI's probe of his election campaign and its ties to Russia.
Democrats and critics in the intelligence community say the release is a stunt, using very selective information that cannot be countered publicly without revealing more secrets about government counterintelligence operations.
They say the ultimate goal of the memo, with Trump's support, is to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, which has edged closer to the president himself, and possible obstruction of justice.