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Free Jewelry Making Project from Bead Chic Week #1
Leave a comment and I'll select TWO people to get signed copies of the book on next Thursday.
This is the first of four free projects I'll be sharing from my new book Bead Chic. For photo step by steps, you'll need to get a copy of the book. It's a really great book, trust me. There are 15 gorgeous variation projects from 13 well known designers in the craft and jewelry making industry and a lot of variety in terms of style and techniques. I give you a bit of everything, including stringing, exposed wire weaving, wire wrapping, metal stamping and hammering, making your own findings...but the focus of the book is on design. You'll explore how you take a design that inspires your creativity and make it your own through small changes in color, scale, pattern, texture, focal elements and foundations.
This is the project we did at my Beadalon make it and take its at CHA and it's very easy and satisfying. I don't know why, but to me, taking some wire and bending, coiling and hammering it into a pair of earrings never fails to blow my mind. It's just a copper wire, until you forge it into something fabulous. Like every project in the book, this is all about making it your own, so think about what you might change to make this project suit your design style.
Bead Chic
Curlicue Earrings
Chapter Three-Texture
Copyright Margot Potter
When coiling wire around a jump ring maker tool I pulled the coil off and gently tugged it apart and got these great little curlicues! They add just the right touch of whimsy to simple hammered copper earrings. You can take this idea so many places...so what are you waiting for?!
20 gauge copper Artistic Wire
Jump ring maker tool with ¼" dowel
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Wire cutters
Chasing hammer
Mini anvil or steel bench block
Bench block pad
(Tools and materials courtesy Beadalon)
1. Cut off a 3" segment of wire. Round over a large dowel or use fingers to create a hoop shape.
2. Create a small loop at one end of the wire.
3. Bend the other end up at a 90 degree angle.
4. Use rounded end of hammer on a mini anvil to add texture to both sides of your ear wires.
5. Adjust shape after hammering.
6. Wrap wire around a jump ring maker with a ¼" dowel.
7. Remove coil and gently pull apart.
8. Move down every four coils and cut off coiled segments.
9. Use round nose pliers to make a small loop in one end and a larger loop in the opposite end. Make fourteen coils.
10. Thread larger end of 7 looped wires on earring. (Be sure coils are all facing the same direction.) Repeat for second earring.
81 comments:
- Frank said...
Looks like a terrific book! I'll definitely be picking up a copy. But it would be cool to win one for my best friend in Colorado.
I'm going to get started on those earrings!
- August 5, 2010 at 8:55 AM
- Unknown said...
I love your blog! I cant wait till i can get your book (Tho fingers crossed I can win it) as your projects are just inspiring!
- August 5, 2010 at 9:43 AM
- email@example.com said...
These are gorgeous Margot! This book is going to be wonderful, I can't wait! I'll be linking to this.
- August 5, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Unknown said...
I'm fairly new to beading and I love the look of those curlicue earrings. Thanks for the chance to win your book - it looks awesome!
- August 5, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- Janet said...
A project book with "bead," "chic," and (holy moley) "CURLICUE" in it is definitely a book for me! I'm reserving a space in my Madge section! Woo Hoo!
- August 5, 2010 at 11:59 AM
- Irene Lenihan said...
What a great project. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to get my hands on the book.
- August 5, 2010 at 6:34 PM
- Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...
I am a painter... watercolor and pastel, but need to do something arty/crafty for breaks to clear my head. Your book looks to be a wonderful inspiration for fun things to make a wear.
- August 5, 2010 at 8:53 PM
- Dana said...
These look so neat and fun! I am going to try to make my own pair. I would LOVE to win a copy of your new book. It sounds like it has lots of neat tips. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
- August 5, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [06 Aug 11:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
- August 6, 2010 at 6:05 AM
- Pretty Things said...
LOVE the curlicue earrings!
- August 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM
- WireMySoul said...
What a great pair of earrings! So simple and fabulous, I can't wait to make some for myself. I'm really looking forward to reading your book!
- August 6, 2010 at 7:10 PM
- Mel Miller said...
I like the earrings Cute idea.
- August 6, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- Nessa said...
How clever! Just a little wire (and a lot of creativity!) and you've got a pair of earrings!
- August 6, 2010 at 11:55 PM
- Michelle L. said...
I love these SO MUCH! Thanks, Margot, for leaving a sweet comment on my blog. I have been lurking you forEVAH and adore your jewelry designs. I always think your pretties have such a sense of humor but are always wearable and gorgeous. You are so generous to share so much cool stuff with us. I can't wait to see what else in the book! - Mich
- August 7, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Unknown said...
Not only is this a good idea but the jumping off place is endless!
- August 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM
- rush8888 said...
i am drawn to copper! these earrings look fun. it would be fun to see the other projects in the book, too. rush8888 at att dot net
- August 7, 2010 at 1:12 PM
- Ironchefwelsh said...
I just found your blog thanks to Facebook and Jo-Ann Fabrics. I think I have a new heroine and role model. Any suggestions on how to go from "spare-time" crafting to "I can quit my 9 to 5 and do this for a living"?? Thanks, and I can't wait to see the next project from the book!
- August 7, 2010 at 5:40 PM
- Eileen The Artful Crafter said...
You are too clever! The spiral earrings are just darling. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
- August 8, 2010 at 4:50 AM
- Titti @ Shoestring Pavilion said...
I would LOVE to win this book, sounds like a great book and I need more ideas on how to be creative.
- August 8, 2010 at 11:06 AM
- Unknown said...
Those earrings are really cool. I'll have to try them out. And I can't wait for the book, I know it will be great.
- August 9, 2010 at 6:06 AM
- mom2three said...
Can't wait to see all the projects in your book! I'd love to win one!
- August 9, 2010 at 7:56 AM
These are so cute; I think they would be great in silver or brass wire too! You're new book looks great!
- August 9, 2010 at 1:45 PM
- Anitra Cameron said...
Those are just great! Thank you for sharing the tutorial!
As for the book...PICK ME! PICK ME! Uh, I mean, I'd So Love to win it! I'll just quietly cross my fingers now....
- August 9, 2010 at 9:38 PM
- FSU_Nole said...
Those are really cute! I think they'd be great for Christmas earrings using red, green and silver wire for the curly cues!
I'd LOVE to win your book, too!
- August 10, 2010 at 4:46 AM
- Noreen said...
Great project ideas... and they look doable. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
- August 11, 2010 at 11:59 AM
- sc19380 said...
I would LOVE to win this book!!! I started making jewelry a few months ago so I'm still learning and always looking for more reference, help, info, etc... anything I can get my hands on. I was let go from my job when I became ill and jewelry making has helped me to relax and clear my head, while being creative. I'm hoping to eventually sell my jewelry because the money is much needed right now!!!!! Thank you for the chance to win your book!!! I have my fingers crossed!!!
- August 11, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- MoonRae said...
Would love to win your new book!!(if I don't I will buy it for sure)
Thanks for the free project too!!
- August 11, 2010 at 4:39 PM
- Tonyawear said...
I love these earrings and would really love to win this book. I have one of your books and wish I could afford to have them all. Your jewelry has really inspired me in creating my own.
- August 11, 2010 at 4:41 PM
- Karen said...
I would love to win this book to add to my collection!!! I have your other books and have been inspired by many of your projects!
- August 11, 2010 at 4:43 PM
- Hispirations said...
These are beautiful. I know the book is good if this is representative of what's featured. I pray I win.
- August 11, 2010 at 4:53 PM
- Jo Anne Smith said...
Can't wait to get the book. If I don't win it I will definately buy it. Going to make the earrings tomorrow.
- August 11, 2010 at 5:05 PM
- Judy said...
Love the earrings, I have just begun to work a little with wire, and copper is my favorite. Besides being the cheapest for a beginner to start with. So I was thrilled to see the post about the free project, and even more thrilled when I saw what it was. I made curlicues like this weeks ago for a necklace I was making and trying for a "different" look. Since then I have used them in an earring set too. Only I made mine by winding a copper pin with the head cut off, around a wooden chop stick. Hey, what ever works, right? I am a 63 y/o semi-retired nurse, I have only been making jewelry for the past year and have fallen in love with the ability to make beautiful things. I don't have much money so I cut corners when ever I can, and to win this book would be wonderful!
- August 11, 2010 at 5:10 PM
- cw whitedogjewelry said...
Your book looks fantastic. I love the look of these earrings. They are fun and funky go-with-everything kind of a design. We all need something fun to wear and why not start with these earrings and THE choose the outfit to show them off.
I'd love to have a copy of the book since I'm looking to create new designs with wire.
Thanks for your generous offer.
- August 11, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Very cool book, I'll have to pick one up. Sure would be nice to win an autographed copy:)
- August 11, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Love the earring project. I also checked out the "look inside" option on Amazon and this book looks amazing! I love the clearly labeled illustrations and the detail in the Introduction chapter. The projects in chapters two through six look intriguing and like jewelry my friends would love to receive for birthdays or Christmas. I would be so thrilled to win a copy. Thanks for the contest
- August 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Thank you for the free project and chance to win the book. Of course if I don't win I'll have to buy it but that would be fine with me.
- August 11, 2010 at 5:55 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for the great project! I am recently addicted to copper. Now if I could get my nerve up to try liver of sulphur. . .
- August 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM
These books look real exciting, I just hope that i am the one that gets drawn to have them. I will still go check them out at the book store but it would be great to win them. I love the styles you have and some of the techniques are so different. Great books and projects
- August 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM
- Sheri said...
Very cute! Can't wait to see what else is in the book.
- August 11, 2010 at 6:03 PM
- Sheri said...
Very very cute! Can't wait to see more!!
- August 11, 2010 at 6:04 PM
I owuld love to win the book! It looks like it would be a great addition to my workshop. Lori
lmassey_lolo (at) yahoo dot com
- August 11, 2010 at 6:10 PM
the earrings look "interesting", maybe i am missing something but to be honest, they look terrible.
i know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder so i will just say thank you for the project. at the very least it shows me some new techniques.
- August 11, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Johnny Crappleseed! I love that term!! Anyway, thanks for the free earring project - they look adorable. I can't wait to try them, and I'll be looking for the next 3! I'm trying all different types of arts & crafts, so I'd love to add your book to my collection - especially if I can win it! :-) Thanks again for the ideas... keep up the crafty work!
- August 11, 2010 at 6:18 PM
I love to create earrings and other jewelry. Your book looks exceptional and would make a great addition to my library. The project looks simple, yet elegant to make. I like to get my copper and brass wires at my local hardware store.
- August 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM
The earings look fantastic and I can't wait to try and make them. the book looks great and I would put it on my wish list if I don't win a copy.
- August 11, 2010 at 6:28 PM
- HazelEyedHoney said...
I am 25 and on disability, so I save any extra money I can to make jewelry. Beading helps me not think about the pain I go through and wearing the jewelry I make makes me very happy. Jewelry books are soooo expensive and winning an autographed copy of yours would be so awesome! I would treasure it forever. But even if I didn't win, I'd save up for it since your projects are so uniquely beautiful.
Thank you for all your hard work and I can't wait to see all the projects in this book and your next one!!! *off to work on your free bead project*
- August 11, 2010 at 6:30 PM
- Margot Potter said...
Thanks for all of the great comments, I'll be picking a winner when I get home and announce it on Saturday.
As for the person who thinks these look terrible...something for everyone! I guess I don't have to worry about sending you a free book! The concept is very organic and freeform and not at all meant to be 'refined.' Mostly, this is about a technique, you can take it where you like. Please do let me know when your book comes out.
- August 11, 2010 at 6:31 PM
Am new to beading/jewelry making. The book would be an excellent introduction to creating some great pieces.
- August 11, 2010 at 6:43 PM
- Lin said...
Wishing you much success with your book, which I would love to win! I think it's fabulous that you are posting instructions for projects on the blog- not many people are generous enough to do that. I'll be back!
- August 11, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Thank you for the project!!! And I'm very excited
about your book !!!
Best wishes
- August 11, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Hello Margo!
The first thing I would like to say is prayers will go out for you.
Not being able to breathe is a most frightening thing.
The design on your cover is beautiful and makes one want to explore the book. I plan to buy your book. If I win one it would make a nice gift for someone who needs an outlet.
Take care!
- August 11, 2010 at 7:44 PM
- Melissa Marro said...
Your blog was featured on one of our member's blogs (http://creatingthehive.com/blog-post/2519/cosmo-cricket-flowers-and-crafty-links) so I came to check you out... LOVE IT!!!
- August 11, 2010 at 8:40 PM
- Unknown said...
So much inspiration from such a little bit of wire . . . You open many doors to many opportunities.
Thanx so much!!!
- August 11, 2010 at 8:53 PM
- Unknown said...
So much inspiration from such a small amount of wire. Thanx so much for sharing!!!
- August 11, 2010 at 8:54 PM
- JoAnne said...
Can't wait to try this project and for the book to come out! Would be thrilled to win a copy-- and signed? Bonus! :) Thanks for your blog-- love it. <3
- August 11, 2010 at 9:02 PM
- Alicia said...
Love the look of the earrings. Interesting concept.
- August 11, 2010 at 10:14 PM
- California Beading said...
Wasn't going to buy another book until I had made up a bunch from my library. Well, I guess I'll just have to get one more because your new one "Bead Chic" just looks to good to pass up!
- August 11, 2010 at 10:35 PM
- Deborah said...
Apparently, not everyone believes in, "If you can't say something nice..."
Too bad he/she couldn't stop at "interesting" and felt compelled to change it to "terrible."
Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder - this beholder (me) LOVES the earrings, and APPRECIATES the free-spirited, free project, as well as the opportunity to get the new book - FREE!
Thanks very much, Margot! (And pay no attention to such negative, critical comments.)
- August 12, 2010 at 1:22 AM
- GemFind.com - Certified Loose Diamonds said...
Thanks you for sharing the information and your blog is my favorite site.
- August 12, 2010 at 1:57 AM
I LUV LUV LUV all your books, I have every one, it would be GREAT to get one for free!! Even if I don't get the free one I will buy it when I can, been unemployed for 20 mos. now and things are tight!!
- August 12, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Love the earrings, I will be making these for my daughter. I have been pondering all week on what I would make her, thanks for the great idea!
- August 12, 2010 at 5:47 AM
- Jackson said...
Those are very cute. I'm going to try them on the weekend.
- August 12, 2010 at 6:04 AM
- August 12, 2010 at 6:27 AM
Sounds like it is going to be a great book and some very neat projects for us to try. I can't wait.
- August 12, 2010 at 8:07 AM
- Leisa said...
Beautiful inspiration, thanks for sharing it with your fans!
Would LOVE to win the great book!
- August 12, 2010 at 10:24 AM
- DalGirl said...
I love your book and would love my own copy! I can't wait to make the earrings they are chic!
- August 12, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- DalGirl said...
I hope I am not reposting, but I do not see my post and I really want a shot at winning thias terrific book. Sorry if this is a double post.
- August 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I'm so glad I found this site. I'm new to jewelry making in fact I'm a student. Being a student I have been egaer to make something that will be in my vary limited income. I at this time could only afford to buy a few tools and materials. I've come across some sites that are using 18K gold or silver and I just can't afford that right now. And your instructions are easy to understand. I can't wait to see your book. Thank you so much.
- August 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM
- Bruce Derflinger said...
The project looks interesting and I am going to check out your book.
Pay no attention to the Trolls lurking in the dark recesses of the Internet. They crawl out of their holes and try to spread their misery and loathing like the talentless creatures they are. It seems they attempt to feed on the pain they create in those who strive to create.
- August 12, 2010 at 12:20 PM
This is the first time i have seen your stuff. Love them. Interesting, creative asnd inspiring is all I can say. Oh and yes, i would love a free book
- August 12, 2010 at 1:18 PM
- Dana said...
Great earrings and I love to work with wire so I'll have to try it out.
- August 12, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Once I saw your book and your earrings I said to myself, "This is exactly who I am!" I'd love to win a copy of the book, for me, making jewelry is like a runaway train-I can't stop! Elaine, Nevada
- August 12, 2010 at 8:27 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks so much for putting so much into helping others with inspiration, instruction and design.
Being on disability can be frustrating when your body is still generally able and making something usable and beautiful is a great relief valve.
And being a bookaholic and someone who cant stick to just one or two styles, your books are awesome!
So few bother to put much information in about making findings so again, thanks. Just love knowing its out there when I can afford it.
- August 13, 2010 at 5:42 AM
I think your book looks like it will be a great addition for anyone who makes jewelry!! Thanks for the free instructions.
- August 13, 2010 at 4:10 PM
I love the earing design! They will go beautifuly with the necklace I designed using copper curlicues and magnetic hematit.
I cant wait to pick up you book!!!
Thank you for the inspiration and the beauty you add to the world!
- August 14, 2010 at 1:29 AM
- JoAnn said...
THANK YOU for the tutorial on how to make the earrings. Thanks for giving me a chance to win the book.
Thank you
- August 15, 2010 at 11:27 AM
- Unknown said...
The earrings are gorgeous and I love your blog
- August 17, 2010 at 11:19 AM
I just ordered your book and cant wait to get my hands busy. I couldn't risk not being the winner so I bought it ahead of time. Thank you for the realization that I do not have to limit myself to what someone else has made as earring findings! You have added extra beauty and laughter to my life and I thank you for that.
- August 27, 2010 at 4:56 AM
I just ordered your book and cant wait to get my hands busy. I couldn't risk not being the winner so I bought it ahead of time. Thank you for the realization that I do not have to limit myself to what someone else has made as earring findings! You have added extra beauty and laughter to my life and I thank you for that.
- August 27, 2010 at 4:57 AM
- Marty said...
Your book looks great and I'm going to watch for more of your projects. Thank you so much for offering both.
- September 26, 2010 at 5:38 AM
- Marty said...
Your book looks great and I'm looking forward to more projects. Thank you for sharing both.
- September 26, 2010 at 5:39 AM


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Herman Cain
Born: December 13, 1945, Memphis, Tennessee
Spouse(s): Gloria Cain
Children : Melanie and Vincent
Residence : Atlanta, Georgia
Alma mater: Morehouse College, B.A., Perdue University, M.A.
Profession: Business Executive, Radio Talk Show Host, Columnist
PoliticalExperience :
- 1992; member, Economic Growth and Tax Reform Commission established by Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole.
1995; Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas
- 1996; Senior advisor to the 1996 Dole/Kemp campaign for the Presidency.
- In 2004 ran an unsuccessful race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgis to replace retiring Democrat Zel Miller
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Herman Cain has enjoyed a stellar career in the business world. He became the youngest vice president in the history of The Pillsbury Company in 1977 after just three years with the company. He left this position in 1982 to learn the restaurant business at Pillsbury's Burger King subsidiary. In 1986, his success with Burger King prompted Pillsbury to select Cain to assume the presidency of another of its struggling companies, Godfather's Pizza. Finally, he became the first black president of the National Restaurant Association, the food service industry's leading trade organization.
When Cain started working at a Minneapolis Burger King in 1982, he cleaned toilets and flipped hamburgers. After completing the management training program in only nine months, Cain was named vice president and general manager for the Philadelphia region of the Burger King Corporation. Attaining this position was particularly special for Cain, considering that he and several friends were refused service in a restaurant in 1952 when they attempted to buy a hamburger.
Although there have been many reasons for Cain's business success, he credits maintaining a sharp focus as a key component. The 1997 website for the Business Leadership Summit held at San Joaquin Delta College, Leadership Summit, Inc. stated, "Faith, focus, and follow-through are the ingredients of the successful recipe of Herman Cain." Eric K. Washington in American Visions wrote, "Cain credits a single overriding principle–'focus, focus, focus'–for his success." Cain told Wallace Terry in Parade Magazine, "My philosophy has always been to exceed the expectations of the job." Responding to a question by Policy Review about establishing a successful business in the competitive market Cain remarked, "Because I am a black American, I've had to perform better than my white counterparts. This is a personal standard that I've set for myself: I've got to perform a little better in order to get the same opportunity. I can't just be as good; I've got to be better. It should not be this way, but it is." After receiving the International Food Manufacturers Association's Operator of the Year/Gold-Plate Award in 1991, Cain was quoted as saying in Restaurant Business, "Success is a journey, not a destination."
Cain's relentless focus and continued striving for excellence turned Godfather's Pizza around when its survival was questionable. And he did it in less than eighteen months. In 1988, Cain purchased Godfather's Pizza from The Pillsbury Company and became president and chief executive officer. In 1995, Godfather's Pizza, Inc. was the fifth-largest pizza chain in the nation.
Despite his successes, Cain does not forget his humble beginnings. His parents, Luther Cain, Jr. and Lenora Davis Cain provided examples of hard work that he would remember the rest of his life. His father at one time worked three jobs: cutting hair in his off hours, working part-time at Coca-Cola as a chauffeur, and working an evening shift as a janitor in a bakery. His mother worked as a domestic. This work ethic would inspire Cain, not only to work hard, but to "rise up singing," as DuBose Hayward's lyrics stated in "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess. Singing would come later in his life. Cain told Wallace Terry in Parade Magazine, "My father never looked for a government program, a government handout. I never heard my father complain about somebody owing him anything. All I ever saw was how hard my father worked to get what he wanted out of life. My mother was my spiritual light–Mom talked to me about God. She taught me that success is not a function of what you start with materially but what you start with spiritually. Those were my beginnings. They have been with me ever since." Cain carried these values through Morehouse College in Atlanta, into his work as a mathematician for the Navy, and later to Purdue University, where he earned a master's degree in computer science.
In 1994, after Cain was elected president of the National Restaurant Association, he proposed several reforms affecting the restaurant business, such as allowing sixteen-year-olds to work past seven o'clock on Friday nights. He also envisioned restaurants of the future that would use architecture, lighting, service, and decor to expose patrons to different geographical regions or eras.
In 1994, Cain became active in politics. He campaigned around the country against President Clinton's health plan, contending that small businesses would be hurt by it. Cain served as a member of the Economic Growth and Tax Reform Commission established by Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. According to an Associated Press report in The New York Times, Cain "promised that his industry would give welfare recipients jobs, training and a chance to gain economic success." Because of his far- reaching views, Cain has served on numerous boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Creighton University of Omaha, Nabisco, Inc., SuperValu, Inc., UtiliCorp United, Inc., and Whirlpool Corporation. He continues to serve on the Joe Edmonson Youth Outreach Program for troubled teens in Omaha.
In 2006, Cain faced his greatest battle in life. He was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in both his colon and his liver. With a deep faith in God and unique can-do, never give up spirit, Cain fought back and after undergoing surgeryand chemotherapytreatment , beat the odds and is cancer free.
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Herman Cain is a proud conservative who is a diehard pro-life proponent and gay marriage opponent. But Cain is also proud of his problem solving abilities and right now he sees our greatest problems are found in the economy and national security. That is why Cain recently declared to Politics Daily;
I will not sign any legislation that is going to weaken traditional marriage, but I am not going to make getting a constitutional amendment on traditional marriage the centerpiece or the leading issue of my administration. We have a few issues relative to national security, the economy, spending immigration and education that I think we ought to focus on first.
Contained within those words is the good political judgment, the type of judgment that signals just how tune they are with the reality we face, the sentiments of the electorate and an ability to prioritize. Herman Cain not only understands what voters said in the 2010 midterm elections, he feels the same way. He understands what governments role is really suppose to be and what the needs of the nation truly are.
And with the exception of Mitt Romney, Herman Cain brings to the Republican debate something that most all the contenders do not and that President Obama certainly does not..a proven record of success in business and finance, the type of proven record that America can use to tackle its economic woes. But unlike Mitt Romney, Herman Cains story is far more compelling. While Romney was born into a family of substantially better financial means than Herman Cain and whose patriarch was a Governor, Herman Cain had much more humble beginnings. He went form cleaning toilets in Burger King to becoming the President of the National Restaurant Association, and producing record profits for dozens of businesses which he presided over.
Cain will surely elevate the level of debate and broaden the Partys pool of ideas. As a supporter of a return to the gold standard and a national sales tax, Cain will most definitely catch our attention. And when it comes to national security and foreign affairs, what he has to say is to likely be just as interesting.
Look for Herman Cains popularity to creep up. He already has a very active base of social conservatives in his corner and his oratory skills are refreshing. In ways similar to Mike Huckabees 2008 performance, Herman Cain could be the surprise candidate of 2012 . If he can raise the money to stay in the game, this relative political outsider will have an edge with TEA Party voters and the ability to spread an articulatepopulist conservative message.
Oh yeah, and if it makes a difference, he's African-American……. a point that Democrats might find particularly interesting.
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(Family Features) The busy season has arrived. It's that time when we're more likely to skip a meal, or just nibble without much thought about what we're eating because there seems to be no time to prep a meal.
Good news. Making a tasty, quick meal just got a lot easier with individual serving cups of READ 3 Bean Salad. Convenient, one serving portions of this homemade-style bean medley require no refrigeration so they are always ready. Simply pull the seal off the top of the cup and eat.
Stash them in a desk drawer, or toss them in the lunch box. At home, keep them on hand in the pantry or chilled in the refrigerator. The classic green, wax and kidney bean combination in a sweet-tangy dressing makes the perfect jump-start for all kinds of salads, and is especially convenient when making a meal for one or two.
Five-ingredient Quick Italian Bean Salad is just one example. Chopped tomatoes and cooked chicken, a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan and some Italian seasoning or fresh basil plus a cup of bean salad make a main dish in minutes. No chicken? What about cooked shrimp, deli ham or sliced salami? Any of these could substitute.
Use your imagination for other delicious combos. Leftovers are a perfect place to start. If there's pasta, toss with the bean salad for the quickest pasta salad ever. Add that smidge of pesto in the fridge for an instantly different flavor profile. Make a speedy antipasto by topping the cup with some tapenade and serving with thinly sliced prosciutto and breadsticks. Salad greens on hand? Just toss the beans and greens, then dig in.
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Quick Italian Bean Salad
- 1 single serve READ 3 Bean Salad Cup
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- 2-3 ounces cooked chicken (see note)
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- Drain salad cup. Place salad on plate or in shallow bowl.
- Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, if desired. Add chicken; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.


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Today the Hubz and I woke up early and headed down to Maglianero Cafe to get down to work on my long to do list. I started with a slow drip Guatemalan coffee and the Hubz a Rooibos iced tea. Both were really delicious.
I got down to work on a few freelance articles and the Hubz worked on my website before he headed out for a massage and my friend Laura met me for another coffee. This time I got a soy cappuccino; I wasn't a fan, I wish they would use something other than Eden Organic Soy Milk. The flavor of Eden Organic is a little off putting, it gets almost sour tasting- YUCK!
After coffee the Hubz and I headed home for lunch (salad with Gardein "chicken", veggies and lemon dressing). All of the coffee put me in a bit of a daze so I did a bit of power yoga to re-energize myself and was back t0 work for the remainder of the afternoon. I finally stopped to make some dinner; a curry lentil pasta dish which I will post the recipe for tomorrow.
Now i'm back to work, once again.
Lastly, I just wanted to encourage you to read my Yoga Aid Challenge post and donate any products (gently used or new) or services to my auction to raise money for Off The Mat.


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Health-related mobile technologies can help consumers make smarter choices
Health-related mobile technologies can help consumers make smarter choices
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Erika Poole recalls that her dad had his first heart attack in his 30s when he was walking on the beach. The second one happened when she was 9 or 10 years old. "I basically grew up watching him go into the hospital every single year," she says.
"I remember visiting him in the cardiac ward. I particularly remember all the fruit baskets," she notes with a wry chuckle.
The young girl who watched her father's health crises is now a Penn State researcher who wants to do something to help others like him. "He was basically a two-pack a day smoker, and every bad thing he could possibly do, he did. It's heartbreaking to see that, and to see how preventable it all could be by making slightly smarter choices."
Poole, an assistant professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, has dedicated her career to helping people make those smarter choices.
"We all deserve to live lives free from the pain and suffering of chronic disease," she declares. "I use social, technical and ecological perspectives to design and evaluate technologies for improving personal health and well-being. My research is at the point where human-computer interaction (HCI) and consumer health informatics meet."
Her recent work includes a large study of adolescents and "exergaming," the use of video games that promote physical participation. Another study looked at the use of text messaging in smoking cessation programs. Currently, Poole is helping to develop guidelines for human-centered design of health technologies that make use of smart phones and other mobile devices. The latter is a cross-disciplinary project pulling together technology experts with health professionals, aimed at encouraging designs for health-related apps that people will actually use.
A lot of fake science has made the job a little tougher.
"In the mobile health app area, for instance, it's like the Wild West," Poole says. "There have been apps that claim to let you take a picture of something on your skin to diagnose melanoma. Or another that claims that if you shine a light on yourself you can cure acne."
According to Poole, one of the big challenges facing technologies for health monitoring and behavior change is that it's hard for consumers to tell what works from what doesn't -- complicated by the fact that the commercial marketplace and science aren't always in alignment.
Even when developers have the best of intentions, they're still learning how these technologies can fit into the daily lives of consumers without being intrusive, annoying or embarrassing, Poole says. "We're still figuring out how these technologies can fit into existing healthcare delivery systems, too."
"When it comes to designing the technologies," she adds, "it is possible for your phone or a wearable device to track all kinds of information about your body and your daily life habits, but we don't yet have robust understanding of how to present this information in ways that promote behavior changes, and remain interesting and motivating to consumers after the initial novelty fades."
One target audience is teenagers.
"There is a period when a person is no longer a child -- but not yet quite an adult -- when they and our health system lose each other for a while," she says. Mobile technologies may be particularly useful for teens to make better health-related decisions.
Another focus is the prevention and management of chronic conditions, a reality that typically begins to confront people in their 30s and 40s. Even though they may have learned some bad habits and appear to be heading in the wrong direction, she explains, these years are something of a sweet spot for interventions, especially if a person really wants to change.
"Behavior change is really hard. We don't have it all figured out," Poole says. "But the individual and societal benefits are clear. Life changes -- positive and negative -- can provide motivation. Heart attacks might be a wakeup call for some, but having a child might be the motivation for others."
But human factors can subvert the best technological intentions.
"What if your company says you'll get a reduction in your premium if you walk so many steps a day? Well, we know that there are going to be some people who will throw their mobile phones in the dryer and set it tumbling," she says with a laugh, "or give it to a soccer player to carry during a match, just to game the system."
It's very much like the inexplicable behavior that 9-year-old saw as her father kept doing things that landed him in the hospital every year.
It's a problem she's still trying to solve.
Erika Poole is an assistant professor of information sciences and technology and a member of the Center for Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems. Poole co-directs the Health Information Technologies research group with Madhu Reddy. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Melati Beach Resort & Spa
9/16 Moo 5, Bophut, Thongson Bay
Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320
Thongson Bay
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Melati Beach Resort and Spa is the holiday resort you have always dreamt of. Located on a very quite and secluded little beach in the very north of Koh Samui it is a luxury pool villa resort. All rooms and villas are perfectly incorporated by tropical plants. The Balinese style walled villas guaranty utmost privacy, are spacious and offer the luxury of either a bathtub or a private pool. Featuring 77 villas and suites you can choose from Grand Deluxe, Private Garden Pool, Pool Villas, Pool Villa Suites, Family Pool Villas and even 2 Presidential Suites. All room types provide guests with generous living space. The main, free form pool is directly at the beach with endless sea views. For your culinary delights the resort offers four different options from the pool bar and the chill-out pavilion up to the Asian restaurant and beachfront BBQ.
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Apr 04, 2014
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hotel room : feel good but as my expected service: frankly, need to be improved
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very good booking agent, if my friends will come to Thailand, I will introduce this agent to them.
Apr 12, 2014
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Dec 08, 2012
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Very nice family pool villa we had! Hotel staff were very helpful too. Food in the hotel resturant was at reasonable price and food is tasty especially the pizza.. The downside is the water in the pool inside our villa is not clean.
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Sawadee.com offer good hotel booking service and good rates too!
Dec 11, 2012
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Oct 27, 2012
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Fantastic hotel, had a great stay.
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Website kept crashing when I tried to book, but both payments I made went through - the second payment was picked up as a duplicate payment so only one went through which was good.
Oct 30, 2012
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Mandeep Johal
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Apr 14, 2012
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Fantastic hotel with excellent staff. Only problem to note was that we were downgraded for our first night as the room we paid for 8 months in advance to secure was double booked!! Wouldnt usually be such a problem but as this was our honeymoon and we were only at the hotel for 4 nights, we weren t too happy! Other than that the hotel is excellent, it is a little isolated and nothing really within walking distance, a short taxi ride required for nearest shops/restaurants etc.
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very good service will definately use for future bookings
Apr 17, 2012
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Nov 04, 2011
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What an amazing week long stay - not long enough. The staff are some of the best I have ever experienced!
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Nov 07, 2011
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The quality of the Hotel did not live upto my expectations especially at the pool area where most guests had to wait daily for towels.Spa area and alot of the Hotel areas look tired and out dated it needs a makeover. Telephone reception a nightmare very rarely did they come back to us with an answer.Breakfast buffet excellent. Car hire service excellent , boat trip booked from Hotel a disaster waiting to happen nobody should book this and I informed the Hotel to use another responsible company out of the 40 persons crammed onto a speed boat to go snorkelling 2 and half hours off the coast of Koh Samui in rough seas many people were sea sick and 18 including 2 in my party opted to return by ferry for safety having to pay a further 600 Bahts each for the trip never again ! unfortunately it has put me off returing to Thailand again.
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Oct 26, 2010
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One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in, mainly because of the relaxed and welcoming staff. Facilities are excellent and the location very pretty. Nothing to much trouble, car hhire on site which you will need if stating a week or so.
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I booked through Sawasdee.com. At first, I chose another hotel and they confirmed the price and charged my credit card with a deposit. The next day they sent an e-mail saying the price was wrong and I should book another hotel if I wished as it would take two weeks to refund the deposit. Reluctantly I did and booked this hotel. I will NEVER use SAWASDEE again - robbers!
Oct 29, 2010
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Melati Beach Resort and Spa
is a luxury pool villas with an exquisite beachfront location at Thongson Bay on Koh Samui.
Is a luxurious beachfront retreat of private pool villas appealing to the most discerning clientele. Architectural references are made to traditional Southern Thai styles incorporating important elements of feng shui and modern day chic, creating a perfect harmony and thus surpassing guests' expectation at every level. Lush tropical landscapes and carefully manicured gardens evoke a soothing and memorable resort experience which is uniquely Thai, uniquely Melati.
The resort featuring 77 villas and suites (41 of which features private swimming pools), over looking pristine white sand and crystal clear blue sea. Just 10 minutes drive to Samui Airport and Fisherman's village, 15 minutes to Chaweng Beach shopping and nightlife. Melati Beach Resort and Spa offers excellent services, making it a unique and memorable escape in paradise.
The resort boasts some 77 rooms, comprising:
38 Grand deluxe (77 - 95 sq.m.)
14 Private Garden Pool (144 sq.m.)
12 Pool Villas (143 sq.m.)
6 Pool Villa Suites (196 sq.m.)
5 Family Pool Villas (200 sq.m.)
2 Presidential Suites (347 sq.m.)
:: Grand Deluxe ::
(1st Floor Estimated Floor Area 95 sq.m., 2nd Floor Estimated Floor Area 77 sq.m.) The Grand Deluxe wing offer two types of luxury accommodation in the only two storey floors in Thai architecture room structures at Melati. The ground floor units have direct access to private courts yard and outdoor baths while the second floor units exploit resort with private balconies and bathing tubs.
:: Private Garden Pool ::
(Estimated Floor Area 144 sq.m.) Private Garden Pool unique in concept these ground floor units blend indoor and outdoor Thai tropical style. The gracious interiors open directly to private landscaped gardens, sala and terrace. The units also feature private plunge pools positioned in the terrace with direct access to bedroom and bathroom.
:: Pool Villa ::
(Estimated Floor Area 143 sq.m.) The Pool Villas have been planned with absolute privacy on a mini village theme and are arranged. to form a courtyard around a unique "sunken" stepped swimming pool. These Villas offer spacious indoor accommodation with facilities such as separate living room to the master bedroom arranged around the private plunge pool, sun deck, sala and landscaped entry court.
:: Pool Villa Suite ::
(Estimated Floor Area 196 sq.m.) Pool Villa Suite planned for total privacy in a lush landscape these Villas feature exceptional indoor accommodation area with full size private swimming pools surrounded by sun decks, garden, sala and master bedroom. Separate living room and grand en suite with outdoor shower complete this as a benchmark for luxury resort accommodation.
:: 2 Bedroom Family Pool Villa ::
(Estimated Floor Area 200 sq.m.) Family Pool Villa planned for total privacy in a lush landscape these Villas feature exceptional indoor accommodation area with full size private swimming pools surrounded by sun decks, garden, sala, two master bedroom and grand en suite with outdoor shower complete this as a benchmark for luxury resort accommodation.
:: Presidential Suite ::
(Estimated Floor Area 347 sq.m.) The Presidential Suites are the finest Guest Rooms Melati has to offer. The master bedroom wing can directly access a separate detached self contained Villa for family or friends. The master bedroom and separate living pavilion form a totally private landscaped court for the sun deck, outdoor bath and full size swimming pool.
Individually controlled air conditioning
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IDD telephone
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Satellite and cable LCD T.V., CD and DVD player
Sun bathing deck with sun loungers
Bathtub and separate shower room
Outdoor rain shower
Home theatre in pool villas categories
Dining at Melati Beach Resort & Spa is truly a memorable experience.
The View restaurant located on the beachfront in a calming and relaxing ambience with an open kitchen, serves delectable BBQ dishes, international cuisine and fresh seafood.
Kan Sak Thong specializes in Thai favourites and Asian Cuisine.
See View Terrace & Lounge chill-out relaxation pavilion peaceful by the beach serving light snacks and drinks.
Beach Swimming Pool Bar, the place that where you can sit back and enjoy your refreshments and delicious light snacks accompanied by sea breezes and splendid scenery.
Melati Beach Resort & Spa
is a totally considered of contemporary Thai buildings in a tropical landscape. It being with the Spa an the Resort entrance and continue vie the open lobby through to the cascade of Guest Rooms sloping down to the beachside pool & Restaurants.
2 Restaurant, one feature with an attractive
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2 pool bars, 1 lobby bar and 1 beach bar
2 swimming pools
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Tour & travel agent desk
Library and reading area
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Security guard 24 hours
Reception with Manager on duty 24 hours
International access to all room and area are available both broad band and wireless.
Located right on the beach at Thongson Bay on the Northern Coast of Samui Island approximately 10 minutes from Samui Airport, 10 minutes from fisherman village and only 15 minutes from Chaweng Shopping and nightlife area.
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text: Main Content Section 423.201 friendly link Printer Friendly PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (EXCERPT)Act 336 of 1947423.201 Definitions; rights of public employees.Sec. 1. (1) As used in this act: (a) "Bargaining representative" means a labor organization recognized by an employer or certified by the commission as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of certain employees of the employer. (b) "Commission" means the employment relations commission created in section 3 of 1939 PA 176, MCL 423.3. (c) "Intermediate school district" means that term as defined in section 4 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.4. (d) "Lockout" means the temporary withholding of work from a group of employees by shutting down the operation of the employer to bring pressure upon the affected employees or the bargaining representative, or both, to accept the employer's terms of settlement of a labor dispute. (e) "Public employee" means an individual holding a position by appointment or employment in the government of this state, in the government of 1 or more of the political subdivisions of this state, in the public school service, in a public or special district, in the service of an authority, commission, or board, or in any other branch of the public service, subject to the following exceptions: (i) An individual employed by a private organization or entity who provides services under a time-limited contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state or who receives a direct or indirect government subsidy in his or her private employment is not an employee of this state or that political subdivision, and is not a public employee. This provision shall not be superseded by any interlocal agreement, memorandum of understanding, memorandum of commitment, or other document similar to these. (ii) If, by April 9, 2000, a public school employer that is the chief executive officer serving in a school district of the first class under part 5A of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.371 to 380.376, issues an order determining that it is in the best interests of the school district, then a public school administrator employed by that school district is not a public employee for purposes of this act. The exception under this subparagraph applies to public school administrators employed by that school district after the date of the order described in this subparagraph whether or not the chief executive officer remains in place in the school district. This exception does not prohibit the chief executive officer or board of a school district of the first class or its designee from having informal meetings with public school administrators to discuss wages and working conditions. (iii) An individual serving as a graduate student research assistant or in an equivalent position, a student participating in intercollegiate athletics on behalf of a public university in this state, or any individual whose position does not have sufficient indicia of an employer-employee relationship using the 20-factor test announced by the internal revenue service of the United States department of treasury in revenue ruling 87-41, 1987-1 C.B. 296 is not a public employee entitled to representation or collective bargaining rights under this act. (f) "Public school academy" means a public school academy or strict discipline academy organized under the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1 to 380.1852. (g) "Public school administrator" means a superintendent, assistant superintendent, chief business official, principal, or assistant principal employed by a school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy. (h) "Public school employer" means a public employer that is the board of a school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy; is the chief executive officer of a school district in which a school reform board is in place under part 5A of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.371 to 380.376; or is the governing board of a joint endeavor or consortium consisting of any combination of school districts, intermediate school districts, or public school academies. (i) "School district" means that term as defined in section 6 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.6, or a local act school district as defined in section 5 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.5. (j) "Strike" means the concerted failure to report for duty, the willful absence from one's position, the stoppage of work, or the abstinence in whole or in part from the full, faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment for the purpose of inducing, influencing, or coercing a change in employment conditions, compensation, or the rights, privileges, or obligations of employment. For employees of a public school employer, strike also includes an action described in this subdivision that is taken for the purpose of protesting or responding to an act alleged or determined to be an unfair labor practice committed by the public school employer. (2) This act does not limit, impair, or affect the right of a public employee to the expression or communication of a view, grievance, complaint, or opinion on any matter related to the conditions or compensation of public employment or their betterment as long as the expression or communication does not interfere with the full, faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment. History: 1947, Act 336, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 423.201 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 379, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1965 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 25, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1973 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 18, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 112, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 543, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 204, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 45, Imd. Eff. Mar. 13, 2012 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 76, Imd. Eff. Apr. 10, 2012 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 349, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 414, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2014 Constitutionality: The Michigan supreme court held in In The Matter Of The Petition For A Representation Election Among Supreme Court Staff Employees, 406 Mich 647; 281 NW2d 299 (1979), that Const 1963, art III, § 2, considered with Const 1963, art IV, § 48, precludes the Michigan employment relations commission from taking jurisdiction over the Michigan supreme court.Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 349 of 2012 provides:"Enacting section 1. If any part or parts of this act are found to be in conflict with the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, or federal law, this act shall be implemented to the maximum extent that the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, and federal law permit. Any provision held invalid or inoperative shall be severable from the remaining portions of this act."Enacting section 1 of Act 414 of 2014 provides:"Enacting section 1. If any part or parts of this act are found to be in conflict with the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, or federal law, this act shall be implemented to the maximum extent that the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, and federal law permit. Any provision held invalid or inoperable shall be severable from the remaining portions of this act."Popular Name: Public Employment Relations © 2020 Legislative Council, State of Michigan


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"But whoever hurts one of these little ones who believe in Me and causes them to loose faith, it would be better for that person to have a large stone hung around their neck, and be drowned in the sea.
But whoever hurts the faith of one of these little ones who believe in Me, it would better for that person to be dropped in the sea with a weight around their neck and be put to death. Mathew 18
You, as a parent, have the right to know if a convicted sex offender is living near you and your children may be in danger. Sex offender registry information is available to the public because of Megan's Law, which was passed in California in 2004. Megan Kanka was a 7-year-old girl who was killed by a known sex offender who had moved in across the street. After her death, Megan's family worked to make sure that local communities would be notified when a sex offender moves into their neighborhood. All 50 states now have a version of Megan's Law.
Due to Megan's Law, sex offenders are now required by federal law to register with the Department of Justice. There are several ways to find sex offenders in your area or near your child's school.
- U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website: The Department of Justice has a database of registered sex offenders and coordinates information with jurisdictions in all 50 states. To find offenders, enter the name, locality or ZIP Code. This is a free service.
- Family Watchdog: Family Watchdog is another free service where you can access information about where sex offenders live and work. The site will also track sex offenders. Sign up to receive email notifications when a sex offender moves within five miles of your address.
- Criminal Check: Criminal Check is another free service to check locations of sex offenders.
If you become aware of a sex offender living in your neighborhood, you need to keep a closer eye on your children and quietly inform others with children in your neighborhood. Be aware that harassing a sex offender is a misdemeanor, though you must report any suspicious activity involving the abuse of a child to authorities.


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Triptykon is the most recent musical project of Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun. Fischer announced his departure from Celtic Frost in May 2008 and shortly afterwards revealed that his new project would be entitled Triptykon.[1] Fischer commented: "Triptykon will sound as close to Celtic Frost as is humanly possible, and the album I am working on will feature all the material I envisioned for the successor to Celtic Frost's Monotheist. I desire the album to be a darker, heavier, and slightly more experimental development of Monotheist." The first audio sample, for the song "Crucifixus" can be heard on the band's official Myspace page, among others.


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Brewers-Reds Cap Off Memorable Homestand
Congratulations to Corey Hart on his All Star bid and congratulations to all Brewer fans who voted. What an amazing week. Ryan Braun (an All Star starter), Ben Sheets returning to the mid-summer classic, the CC trade, JJ Hardy named Player of the Week, a 5-2 homestand and Corey Hart voted in. Milwaukee is truly the small market making big noise! Should be fun to see Bruan, Sheets and Hart do their thing at Yankee Stadium.
Leading up to the All Star break, it's the Brewers and the Reds…enjoy some "game prep" information to get you up to speed:
– Cincinnati and Milwaukee have split six games played in 2008 with each taking two of three away from home.
– The Reds have won five of their past seven games. In their last win, the Reds gave up seven runs, their fourth victory of the season when giving up at least seven runs.
– The Brewers have won five of their last seven contests and are 28-14 in their last 42 games.
– Milwaukee's 28-14 record in games since May 26 is the best in Major League Baseball in this span.
– In his last seven games, Adam Dunn is slugging .731 (19/26) with four home runs, four runs scored and six RBIs.
– In his last 11 games, J.J. Hardy is batting .489 (22-for-45), slugging 1.067 (48/45) with five doubles, seven home runs, 11 runs scored and 14 runs batted in.
– Homer Bailey will start Sunday's game replacing Aaron Harang, who was scratched with a strained right forearm.
Reds Injury update:
RHP Aaron Harang (tight right forearm) was scratched from his scheduled start July 5, but he started July 8 at Chicago. An MRI revealed a strain, and he will be placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9.
OF Ryan Freel (partially torn right hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list June 4. He is out indefinitely.
OF Norris Hopper (torn ligament in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list July 2. He underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery July 8.
SS Alex Gonzalez (compression fracture in left knee) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 28. He suffered another setback June 6 when he limped off the field after trying to run. He had season-ending surgery July 7.
For the Brewers off the field, I'm proud of Mike Cameron, who treated 1,700 YMCA kids to a game on Thursday as part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee's 150th anniversary. Not only did he purchase game tickets, but took care of trasportation as well. I've been on a few projects with Cameron and he is a first class person in the community.
See you after the break.
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hey thanks brian for the blog updates. i currently live in vermont but am from milwaukee (brewers for life) and it's great to have updates and pov analysis like this. kudos to you and bill and the rest of the fsn wisconsin crew. your guys' game commentary never disappoints. i'll be watching mlb.tv every brewers game day for the rest of the year. it's great to have such a REAL team to root for. keep up the good work sir. hooray for cory, braun, and my man sheetsy for making the all star team.
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An environmental assessment firm that studied the levels of emissions measured this summer near a group of natural gas wellheads in Erie has determined that the risk of human health problems related to those emissions is low.
The Erie Board of Trustees on Tuesday night heard a report from Cynthia Ellwood of Lakewood-based Pinyon Environmental Inc. in which she reviewed the findings of air samplings performed in the town last year by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The town commissioned her assessment.
Erie has been the focus of heated debate regarding fracking, and a study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration early last year concluded atmospheric levels of propane in the town were about 10 times more concentrated than in Pasadena, Calif.
Fracking is the practice of injecting large amounts of water, sand and some chemicals into the ground to unlock natural gas deposits trapped in subterranean pockets of rock.
State officials in July and August set up two monitoring sites near wellheads in Erie.
"The monitored concentrations of benzene, one of the major risks driving chemicals, are well within acceptable limits to protect public health, as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency," the state's report on its findings read. "The concentrations of various compounds are comparatively low and are not likely to raise significant health issues of concern. However, it should be noted the current state of the science is unable to estimate the potential risks due to exposure from multiple chemicals at the same time, which may be higher."
Ellwood said Tuesday that she took the state's data and performed toxicological reviews of the ethane, propane, butane, benzene and other potentially harmful chemicals. She compared them to the EPA's integrated risk information system and other materials that establish risk levels for exposure.
"My findings that led up to my conclusion were that health risks to residents of Erie given these concentrations that were presented in the CDPHE report are low," Ellwood said. "Let me just say that this is not a perfect study. It is limited. There are 18 data points, and it was a one-month period … and it is one well pad."
Trustee Joe Carnival asked Ellwood to elaborate on what she meant by "low."
She said while she could not definitively call the emission levels measured by the state "safe," she could say that based on her findings, a lifetime of exposure to those levels were unlikely to result in adverse health effects for people.
"This is terrific news for Erie families who may have been misled into believing they were at significant risk," Mayor Joe Wilson said after the presentation.
Liz Fisher, a 23-year Erie resident, told the trustees she appreciated the town arranging the testing but because it took place over a short time frame at a well pad with special emission capture regulations, she thinks more long-term testing is needed.
"We know that methane and some of the other chemical compounds coming off these wells are potent greenhouse gases, and we now know that over half, approximately 55 percent, of the ground-level pollution in this area is, in fact, specifically from oil and gas operations," Fisher said. "So for those reasons and many, many more, my personal belief is that fracking should be banned. Until there is sufficient information to determine the health risks and environmental impacts … I hope one thing we can all agree on is the need for more air quality studies in Erie."
Courtney Loper, the Denver-based field director for Energy In Depth, a research, education and public outreach campaign of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, called the study's findings further proof that the air in Erie is safe.
"This is good news for the people of Erie, who may have been alarmed by the misleading claims of anti-industry activists. It's also important to note that the activists asked for these studies, and even recommended Pinyon Environmental to the Town of Erie," Loper said in a phone interview prior to Tuesday night's presentation. "Hopefully, the activists will accept these findings from reputable sources, and resist the pressure coming from out-of-state environmental groups to manufacture a new set of false claims."


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Louisville women join men with shot at NCAA title
Louisville's basketball teams have been pulling for each other during both NCAA tournaments, sweating through the nail biters, cheering the wins.
There hasn't been a loss yet. It sure is a joyous time to be a Cardinal.
The women got a pep talk from men's coach Rick Pitino after they lost to Notre Dame in the Big East tournament - and they haven't lost since, beating Cal 64-57 on Sunday night to advance to the school's second NCAA championship game.
The women's players gathered at a New Orleans restaurant to watch the men beat Wichita State on Saturday and will be watching again Monday night when the men play Michigan for the title.
"The way I look at it, I think the men are trying to feed off of our success," women's coach Jeff Walz said with a smirk before adding on a serious note that he'd received word from Atlanta that the Louisville men "were in the hotel lobby, jumping up and down and cheering for us."
Pitino texted Walz after their victory "congratulating us and telling me to tell the players what an unbelievable job they did."
And so they have.
Connecticut women's coach Geno Auriemma is well aware of what Louisville is going through right now.
Back in 2004, the men's and women's teams at UConn were playing for the national title and both came away victorious, the only time one school won both titles in the same season.
Now Louisville can do it again.
"If it were easy, it would have been done a lot of times, but the fact it's only been done once shows you how difficult it is to do," said Auriemma after his team routed Notre Dame 83-65 to reach the final. "At the same time, this has been a magical year for Louisville. ... It's just amazing what they've been able to do, so I think we're playing against Louisville and we're playing against a certain karma, maybe."
Auriemma's Huskies were finally able to shake off the Fighting Irish, thanks to an incredible effort by star freshman Breanna Stewart. She scored a career-high 29 points to go with four blocks and was seemingly everywhere.
"Given the stage, and what was at stake, I don't know that I've seen any bigger performance," said Auriemma. "I know there's been NCAA tournament games that we've had certain individuals play great, but I don't remember a player having a better game in this environment."
UConn will be going for its eighth championship Tuesday night, which would match Tennessee for the most in the women's college game.
No team has dominated the Huskies under Auriemma the way the Irish had over the past few seasons. UConn (34-4) had lost the previous two national semifinals to Notre Dame and dropped three thrilling games this season to their conference rival.
Stewart and her teammates wouldn't let it happen again, ending the brilliant career of Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins with a thud. Diggins finished with 10 points, going a dismal 3 for 15 from the field.
"Once you get here you're only going to beat great teams. And the reason Notre Dame has beaten us seven of the last eight times is because they're really, really good," Auriemma said. "For one night, that's what's great about the NCAA tournament, for one night, for just this night, we just needed to be better than them, and we were."
The Huskies built a 10-point halftime lead and Notre Dame (35-2) could only get within six in the second half as its school-record winning streak came to an end at 30 games.
UConn and Notre Dame have developed the best rivalry in women's basketball over the past few seasons, and this game might have been the final chapter between the two with the Irish heading to the Atlantic Coast Conference next season.
Two years ago, the Huskies won the first three meetings before Notre Dame shocked them in the national semifinals. The Irish had won seven of the previous eight meetings before Sunday night and this one, for once, started slowly. Notre Dame went nearly 7 1/2 minutes without a field goal, missing 14 consecutive shots, and neither team led by more than four over the first 16 minutes.
But trailing 26-25 with 3:44 left in the half, UConn started to take over. Bria Hartley, who has struggled all season while recovering from an ankle injury she suffered over the summer, was the spark. The junior guard started the spurt with a 3-pointer and added a nifty pull-up moments later to make it 32-26.
Diggins was 0 for 6 from the field in the first half as the Huskies harassed her all over the court. She scored the Irish's first two points on free throws and didn't have another point until getting a steal early in the second half and converting it for the easy layup to make it 42-35.
The two-time All-American tried to do everything she could to rally her team, twice chasing down Hartley on the break for a block, but her shots weren't falling and her team was falling behind.
UConn led 50-43 with 12:22 left before Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Stewart hit back-to-back 3s to give the Huskies their biggest lead. Notre Dame wasn't done, with star freshman Jewell Loyd scoring five points during a 9-2 run to get the Irish within 61-55.
But that was as close as they could get.
Stewart was the most heralded freshman coming into the season, but struggled through the middle part of the year. But ever since the Big East tournament she's been on a roll.
"Every player, especially young players, deal with things differently," Auriemma said. "And I think when the season ended, it just let the air out of the balloon and she said, `Now I just want to play basketball.' My God, she was amazing tonight."
Now Stewart and the rest of the Huskies will get ready for the Cardinals, who have beaten Baylor, Tennessee and Cal their last three games to make it to the championship.
But that can wait until after Monday night - when the Cardinals will watch the men's team try to win their own title.
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Both locations are currently accepting new patients and most insurances are accepted. No one will be denied services based on inability to pay, and discounts are available based on family size and income.
Each practice is staffed by a team of highly qualified physicians and nurse practitioners. All physicians are faculty members at the University at Buffalo. Also participating in patient care are pediatric residents and medical students.
To help your child stay healthy, the practices follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for routine health visits and vaccinations. Your child should be seen for check-ups at the following ages:
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Mick McCarthy inspired lowly Ipswich to their first win in 13 attempts as they saw off an abject Birmingham City side in a largely lacklustre encounter at St Andrew's.
McCarthy only took the reins at Town on Thursday morning but his impact has been instant, with the Suffolk outfit claiming only their second league win of the season and first since late August, although they still remain rooted to the foot of the npower Championship.
It was an immediate return to the West Midlands for the Yorkshireman, whose six-year stint at Wolves was brought to an end in February, but it was a former Birmingham striker who did the damage.
DJ Campbell, who enjoyed 18 months at St Andrew's, turned and struck home his third goal in five appearances since joining on loan from QPR to secure the decisive matchwinner after just eight minutes.
Birmingham, who gave the ball away far too often, lacked spark throughout as they struggled to replicate their away form on home soil, with this now four home matches without a win for Lee Clark's side, who were booed off the pitch.
It could and should have been a point apiece but substitute Nikola Zigic wasted two golden second-half chances.
McCarthy, who replaced Paul Jewell, opted for experience over youth in his first game in charge, recalling former Blues midfielder Guirane N'Daw from the cold along with fellow midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker in favour of Luke Hyam and Josh Carson.
And after a distinctly ordinary opening to proceedings it was Ipswich who drew first blood with just eight minutes on the clock.
Nathan Redmond gave possession away cheaply in the middle of the park and Lee Martin's effort fell to Campbell, who turned and dispatched a fine shot across Jack Butland.
Birmingham, unchanged for a third successive match, were not at the races in the opening 20 minutes or so although Wade Elliott brought a save out of Ipswich keeper Stephen Henderson.
Daryl Murphy tested Butland with a low effort before Marlon King forced Henderson to tip over his goalbound 25-yard free-kick at the other end.
Martin was next to try his luck from distance with a shot which Butland turned behind before the first half fizzled out, with Birmingham booed off at the break.
Clark turned to Chris Burke in an attempt to inspire his side but it had little immediate effect.
Danny Higginbotham's header brought a good save from Butland after Blues had switched off from Ipswich's short set-piece.
King then saw his penalty appeals rejected before Clark rolled the dice again, this time turning to Zigic.
Elliott blasted wide for the home side when well placed before Zigic, in space, somehow headed wide from King's inch-perfect cross when he really should have scored.
The towering Serbian striker wasted another great opportunity moments later when he fired straight at Henderson when clean through.
Ravel Morrison's deft chip found the roof of the net before Curtis Davies blasted over in injury time as Blues continued to push for an equaliser, but Ipswich held firm to claim their first three points at St Andrew's since 1986.


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SANDY, Utah — Last week's two-game set from Real Salt Lake featured a 4-1 rout of Toronto in CONCACAF Champions League action and a narrow 1-0 victory over Chicago to set an MLS record home unbeaten streak at 23 games.
Though neither match showcased RSL at their best, earning two wins in such a compressed period is a welcome achievement for the club.
It's obvious the team has been playing on weary legs as of late, so the win against Chicago was gratifying despite what head coach Jason Kreis called a "low-energy game."
This week, the team will make another international trip, this time to Panama to visit Árabe Unido for a midweek CONCACAF battle. They then return home to take on their fierce Western Conference rivals, the Colorado Rapids, in league play.
Grinding it out
Over the past couple of years, Real Salt Lake haven't appeared as a "grind one out" type of team. They've been more of the high-octane, finesse type.
However, their last four league matches have resembled two sluggers punching it out in the ring. They have only scored two goals over that stretch, but they have kept their net clear in the process. In fact, they've not conceded a goal in five MLS games.
This newfound toughness and ability to win matches in ugly fashion could come in handy as the playoffs approach.
Getting healthy
As RSL enter the heart of another tough streak from a scheduling standpoint, the rash of injuries they encountered a couple of weeks ago appears to be passing.
Alvaro Saborio avoided missing a game because of a knee injury, and though Fabian Espindola has missed a couple of encounters, he was reportedly close to being available for their most recent match and could see action this week.
Ned Grabavoy returned to action last week and played a pivotal role in the defeat of Chicago after earning what turned out to be the game-winning PK call.
Perhaps the injury with the greatest impact is to playmaker Javier Morales. His quadriceps is not quite healed yet, but he's getting better and is hopeful to return to practice this week. Whether he'll be available for either contest in the coming days has not yet been determined.
[inline_node:316949]Penalty-kick controversy
For the second straight league match, Real Salt Lake earned a penalty kick — their third of the season. Though Grabavoy created the chance by earning the PK, he made no move to take the attempt, unlike Robbie Findley a week ago.
"I'll be more than happy to step up there," he said after the victory. "I'll be the first one to tell you that whatever forward out there wants to step up there and take it, should, because those are the guys that we count on to score goals."
Grabavoy mentioned that Saborío has been particularly effective with penalty kicks recently.
"He has [been clinical with PKs]," Grabavoy said. "He hits it with pace."
Paulo Junior
Real Salt Lake fans got their first glimpse of their newest player. Paulo Junior, as the Brazilian prefers to be known, had quite a week. First, he scored in his club debut against Toronto. He then nearly scored in his first minute of the next match against Chicago.
"I thought he came in and did pretty well [against Chicago]," Kreis said. "The first thing he does when he gets on the ball is take a great shot that hits the post. That's why we signed him, because we know he strikes a fantastic ball. He can do some dangerous things around the opponent's goal."
[inline_node:316397]Postgame leftovers
Following RSL's 13th shutout of the season, goalkeeper Nick Rimando praised his team's stout defense.
"That was the focus from the beginning of preseason – team defense — and it's paying off now because we're starting to get some tired legs," Rimando said. "It's not always the prettiest soccer, but if we continue to defend as a team, they're not going to score, they're not going to win and we are going to at least get a point."
Grabavoy discussed his insertion into the No. 10 role for the suspended Javier Morales.
"That was the first time I've played there for this club this year," Grabavoy said. "I do feel comfortable there. I just try to stay as high as I can, and support the forwards. I think you saw it on that goal, as I just made that little run, and it made the difference."