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Linda Cliffordhas more than 30 years of experience in the construction financial management and services field. Since 1986, she has worked for C.C. Myers, Inc., and as its current CFO is responsible for business startups, related entities, patents, and financial and risk management. She also sits on its board of directors. Other organizations for whom she has worked include Bank of America and Continental Heller—a nationwide contracting firm—where she assisted in the development of the Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Transit, Anheuser Busch Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida, and the restoration of the California State Capitol.
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Can I just say, this is one of my favorite features to write here on the blog? I love spending some time each week combing through the MFT Gallery on Splitcoast, and perusing links that our amazing Design Team has uncovered each week. Its always warms my heart to see you loving our stamps and Die-namics. And it brings me great pleasure to highlight just a few of these projects for you each week. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and settle in to enjoy some of the treasures we've found this past week! Remember that each of these clips will take you directly to the creator's blogs so you can leave them a little MFT love!
How clever is this? Broni quite literally colors outside the lines creating this tiny canvas for our Pure Innocence: You Color My World to paint upon!
Jenny celebrates Mother's Day by getting a little inky! She's done a marvelous job with Flapperdoodles Hold Me Tight
I haven't seen this stamp inked up in a while, and it sure is one of my favorites. Tara has a project simply lush with layers using Who's That Girl: Baby Bump as well as both the Jumbo Scallop and Scalloped Scallops Die-namics. She's perfectly paper pieced, right down to her tiny pattern paper leggings!
Inge at BlogBlom does a supply swap with our Design Team Member Inge -using I Get a Kick Out of You. If you click on over to her blog, you'll find a photo of the darling assortment of supplies she received on her blog, but just look at how sweetly it all came together with this adorable paper piecing, fun tag treatment in the pocket etc. So fun!
Sarah shows that a card with no coloring can still be totally spectacular. Sarah surely is a master at mixing and matching our various Die-namics… just look she's paired Rolled Roses along with our Polka Dot Greetings Die-namic and mixed in the sentiment from Clearly Sentimental About Success. It is all sitting atop our Dizzy Doily Die-namic. Love all those layers!
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By JAMES E. CASTOFor The State Journal
The Huntington Housing Authority has breathed new life into a century-old apartment building located on Huntington's historic South Side.
The six-unit building, thought to have been built about 1910, now has new plumbing, a new electrical system, new energy-efficient windows and doors, new heating and cooling systems and new kitchens.
The authority purchased and updated the old apartment building as part of a current effort to move away from large public housing projects and instead concentrate on providing low-income housing in small apartment buildings and single-family homes.
The structure, located at 640 9th Ave., was originally named the Emerson Building and later became known as the Morgan Building. In a Jan. 31 ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony, it was re-named once again the J. Edgar Shaffer Building in honor of Ed Shaffer, who served on the Housing Authority for more than 15 years.
Now retired, Shaffer formerly owned and operated Wilson Welding Co. Inc. in Huntington.
The 19,800-square foot building has one four-bedroom unit and five two-bedroom units. Rehabilitating the building was a $600,000 project, said Authority Director William Dotson. A grant of $103,400 from the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund paid for some of the work, including installation of a sprinkler system.
Dotson said the apartments will be rented to members of "the working poor — people who make 80 percent of the area's median income or less."
The Huntington Housing Authority now has an inventory of 913 public housing units, 1,500 Section 8 units (through which the authority subsidizes private landlords) and 600 private units through its sister company, the Housing Development Corp.


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I've not had any formal training as an illustrator, so want your feedback on how these could be improved, and which ones should be dropped or perhaps developed further
Thanks in advance
A brief summary of the ideas behind each pic (pretty basic at this stage)
1/ A lonely alien being, living on a planet with beautiful patterned rocks
2/ Not particularly original, jet bikes, in a galactic race
3/ Exploring robots, trapped, with a fellow robot rushing to his aid (in the distance, by the far planet)
4/ A fighter escort
5/ Underwater city
6/ Asteroid pirates! a lone ship trapped, by rock shapped vesels
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I dunno the ideas on 2 and 3 aren' that original , but Im diggin the psychedelic space graphic style... Its that direction that make you unique... from this tiny sample that we see here. I would suggest you start a scetchbook and continue to explore....
To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.
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Yes, I will do, thanks, just gotta get in the habit!Originally Posted by chaosrocksI would suggest you start a scetchbook and continue to explore....
My suggestion would be to interlace your drawings like this with drawings of things from life (like your mum, your trainers, that shirt hung from a chair, etc.). Learn what things actually look like by drawing them; you may think you can do it just by looking at them, but until you really train your eyes, you have to draw them.
These are really fun pieces. They are interesting. However, you need to work from life to get them to look more believable. Right now your works don't have consistent lighting, means viewer cannot tell where the light source is. And your objects lack value and form, means they look flat and viewer cannot imagine the object in 3D form.
Keep it up and do more practice with reference and from life.
Ok, will work on these points, all makes perfect sense, referances from real objects and people and the lighting, will work through some tutorials I've seen in ImagineFX
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We were up really early on Thursday for the morning gym session, where we tried out spinning with a professional teacher. The music was pretty good and really helped me to keep motivated. The gym staff were great too and really helpful to us. I think they're pleased to have us here.
After that it was breakfast and just one hour to chill before the next training session, which was out on the pitch again.
Thankfully we then got three hours to relax, so I slept for two of those before catching up with my friends and family on Skype.
For our evening session we headed back to the pitch and a decent number of fans had turned out to watch us. There were some Austrian Evertonians too – we always seem to see Evertonians everywhere we go!
It's nice to have a crowd, even when it's just for training. It's good to have people around and we appreciate it. Again, it gives you that lift that you need sometimes.
Each session is definitely getting progressively tougher. That's pretty normal for the first week of pre-season.
It will be worth it come Sunday though. I can't wait for the game. It's our first chance to properly see where we're at in terms of our fitness and I'm really hoping to get some time out on the pitch.
I know about Arouna Kone, he's a great player and scored many goals last season. I also saw Gerard Deulofeu because I watched him play some games for Spain Under-20s. We've got Joel and Antolin Alcaraz here with us in Austria too and they seem like great characters. I'm sure these new players will help us move forward.
Obviously two of them being strikers has given me an added incentive this week. But I think this is true of all the players and also I would always have given 100 per cent to impress the manager anyway.
Oh, I also won £6million yesterday. A fake £6million. I won the Melbourne Cup on Virtua Tennis. Delighted with that!
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Car Travel
U.S. driver's licenses are recognized in Ireland.
Roads in the Irish Republic are generally good, though four-lane highways, or motorways, are the exception rather than the rule. In addition, many roads twist and wind their way up and down hills and through towns, which can slow you down. On small, rural roads, watch out for cattle and sheep; they may be just around the next bend. Reckless drivers (surveys says that Irish drivers are among the worst) are also a problem in the countryside, so remain cautious and alert.
Road Signs
Road signs in the republic are generally in both Irish (Gaelic) and English; destinations in which Irish is the spoken language are signposted only in Irish. The most important one to know is An Daingean, which is now the official name of Dingle Town. Get a good bilingual road map and know the name of the next town on your itinerary; neither the small local signposts nor the local people refer to roads by official numbers. Traffic signs are the same as in the rest of Europe, and roadway markings are standard. On the new green signposts in the republic distances are in kilometers; on some of the old white signposts they're still miles, but the majority of signposts are in kilometers. Most important, remember that speed limits are signposted in the republic (but not in Northern Ireland) in kilometers.
There are no border checkpoints between the republic and Northern Ireland, where the road network is excellent and, outside Belfast, uncrowded. Road signs and traffic regulations conform to the British system.
Car Ferries
All ferries on both principal routes to the Irish Republic take cars. Fishguard and Pembroke are relatively easy to reach by road. The car trip to Holyhead, on the other hand, is sometimes difficult: delays on the A55 North Wales coastal road aren't unusual.
You can find gas stations along most roads. Self-service is the norm. Major credit cards and traveler's checks are usually accepted. Prices are near the lower end for Europe, with unleaded gas priced around €1.25 in Ireland and 1.12 a liter in Northern Ireland—gasoline prices in the United States are a bit more than half the price in Ireland. Prices vary significantly from station to station, so it's worth driving around the block (if you have enough gas!).
Road Conditions
Most roads are paved and make for easy travel. Roads are classified as M, N, or R: those designated with an M for "motorway" are double-lane divided highways with paved shoulders; N, or national, routes are generally undivided highways with shoulders; and R, or regional, roads tend to be narrow and twisty.
Rush-hour traffic in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Belfast, and Galway can be intense. Rush hours in Dublin run 7 am to 9:30 am and 5 pm to 7 pm; special events such as football (soccer) games will also tie up traffic in and around the city, as will heavy rain.
Roadside Emergencies
Membership in an emergency car service is a good idea if you're using your own vehicle in Ireland. The Automobile Association of Ireland is a sister organization of its English counterpart and is highly recommended. Note that the AA can help you or your vehicle only if you are a member of the association. If not, contact your car-rental company for assistance. If involved in an accident you should note the details of the vehicle and the driver and witnesses and report the incident to a member of the Garda Síochána (the Irish Police) or the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) as soon as possible. Since traffic congestion is chronic in Dublin, emergency services are more likely to be dispatched quickly to help you and to clear the road. If your car does break down, if at all possible try to stop it in a well-lighted area near a public phone. If you're on a secondary or minor road, remain in your car with the doors locked after you call for assistance. If you break down on the motorway, you should pull onto the hard shoulder and stay out of your car with the passenger side door open and the other doors locked. This will allow you to jump into the car quickly if you sense any trouble. Make sure you check credentials of anyone who offers assistance—note the license-plate number and color of the assisting vehicle before you step out of the car.
Emergency Services
An Garda Síochána (Police) (112 or 999. www.garda.ie.)
Automobile Association of Ireland (01/617–9999 in Ireland; 0800/887–766 in Northern Ireland; 08457/887–766 from cell phone in Northern Ireland; 1800/667–788 Roadside help in Ireland. www.aaireland.ie.)
Police Service of Northern Ireland (999. www.psni.police.uk.)
Rules of the Road
The Irish, like the British, drive on the left-hand side of the road in whatever direction they are headed (not, as in America, on the right-hand side). Safety belts must be worn by the driver and all passengers, and children under 12 must travel in the back unless riding in a car seat. It's compulsory for motorcyclists and their passengers to wear helmets. Speed limits in Ireland are posted in kilometers per hour and in Northern Ireland in miles per hour, so if crossing the border, be sure to make the adjustment. In towns and cities the speed limit is 50 kph (31 mph). On Regional (R) and Local (L) roads, the speed limit is 80 kph (50 mph), indicated by white signs. On National (N) roads, the speed limit is 100 kph (62 mph), indicated by green signs. On Motorways (M), the speed limit is 120 kph (74 mph), indicated by blue signs.
Drunk-driving laws are strict. The legal limit is 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. Ireland has a Breathalyzer test, which the police can administer anytime. If you refuse to take it, the odds are you'll be prosecuted anyway. As always, the best advice is don't drink if you plan to drive.
Speed cameras and radar are used throughout Ireland. Speeding carries an on-the-spot fine of €80, and if the Gardaí (police) charge you with excessive speeding you could be summoned to court. This carries a much higher fine, and you will be summoned within six months (meaning you could be required to return to Ireland).
Note that a continuous white line down the center of the road prohibits passing. Barred markings on the road and flashing yellow beacons indicate a crossing, where pedestrians have right of way. At a junction of two roads of equal importance, the driver to the right has right of way. On a roundabout, vehicles approaching from the right have right of way. Also, remember there are no left turns permitted on a red light. If another motorist flashes their headlights at you, they are not warning of a speed trap ahead, they are giving you right of way (or warning of a Gardaí/police checkpoint up ahead).
Despite the relatively light traffic, parking in towns can be a problem. Signs with the letter P indicate that parking is permitted; a stroke through the P warns you to stay away or you'll be liable for a fine of €20–€65; however, if your car gets towed away or clamped, the fine is around €180. In Dublin and Cork, parking lots are your best bet, but check the rate first in Dublin; they vary wildly.
In Northern Ireland there are plenty of parking lots in the towns (usually free except in Belfast), and you should use them. In Belfast, you can't park your car in some parts of the city center, more because of congestion than security problems.
Rental Cars
When you reserve a car, ask about cancellation penalties, taxes, drop-off charges (if you're planning to pick up the car in one city and leave it in another), and surcharges (for being under or over a certain age, for additional drivers, or for driving across state or country borders or beyond a specific distance from your point of rental). All these things can add substantially to your costs. Request car seats and extras such as GPS when you book.
Rates are sometimes—but not always—better if you book in advance or reserve through a rental agency's website. There are other reasons to book ahead, though: for popular destinations, during busy times of the year, or to ensure that you get certain types of cars (vans, SUVs, exotic sports cars).
Make sure that a confirmed reservation guarantees you a car. Agencies sometimes overbook, particularly for busy weekends and holiday periods.
If you're renting a car in the Irish Republic and intend to visit Northern Ireland (or vice versa), make this clear when you get your car, and check that the rental insurance applies when you cross the border.
Renting a car in Ireland is far more expensive than organizing a rental before you leave home. Rates in Dublin for an economy car with a manual transmission and unlimited mileage are from about €35 a day and €160 a week to €50 a day and €190 a week, depending on the season. This includes the republic's 12.5% tax on car rentals. Rates in Belfast begin at 25 a day and 130 a week, including the 17.5% tax on car rentals in the North.
Both manual and automatic transmissions are readily available, though automatics cost extra. Typical economy car models include Volkswagen Lupo, Ford Focus, Fiat Panda, and Nissan Micra. Minivans, luxury cars (Mercedes or Alfa Romeos), and four-wheel-drive vehicles (say, a Jeep Cherokee) are also options, but the daily rates are high. Argus Rent A Car and Dan Dooley have convenient locations at Dublin, Shannon, Belfast, and Belfast City airports as well as at ferry ports.
Most rental companies require you to be over 24 to rent a car in Ireland (a few will rent to those over 21) and to have had a license for more than a year. Some companies refuse to rent to visitors over 70, or in some cases 74. Children under 12 years of age aren't allowed to ride in the front seat unless they're in a properly fitted child seat.
Drivers between the ages of 21 and 26, and 70 and 76 will probably be subject to an insurance surcharge—if they're allowed to drive a rental car at all. An additional driver will add about €5 a day to your car rental, and a child seat costs about €20 for the rental and will require 24-hour advance notice.
Your driver's license may not be recognized outside your home country. You may not be able to rent a car without an International Driving Permit (IDP), which can be used only in conjunction with a valid driver's license and which translates your license into 10 languages. Check the AAA website for more info as well as for IDPs ($10) themselves. Happily, U.S. driver's licenses are recognized in Ireland.
Local Agencies
Local and international car hire companies in both the Republic and Northern Ireland are listed on www.carhireireland.com.
Argus Rent A Car (023/888–3002 in Ireland;. www.argus-rentacar.com.)
Dooley Car Rentals (800/331–9301 in U.S.; 062/53103 in Ireland. www.dan-dooley.ie.)
Major Agencies
Avis (800/331–1212 in U.S.; 021/428–1111 in Ireland. www.avis.com.)
Budget (800/472–3325 from U.S.; 01/837–9611 in Ireland. www.budget.com.)
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Is there a second Sidney Crosby?
Probably not, but Nathan MacKinnon has some amazing - if not incredible - similarities to Sid the Kid.
First of all, who is Nathan Mackinnon? He is the most talked about hockey player in these parts of Atlantic Canada and for a 15-year old, his career mirrors Sidney Crosby in so many ways when he was at this stage in his career.
In fact, 10 years ago I interviewed Crosby on the eve of a major full page story on him in the Hockey News. The News had done stories on 14-year-olds but never a full page item.
By the way, the interview was conducted in Crosby's Cole Harbour home and I was witness to the famed dryer where he took shots. I told my wife that night that I interviewed the most mature 14 year old that I ever met.
Let's count some of the ways that MacKinnon is similar to Crosby at this stage in his career.
Nathan, like Sidney is from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia.
Like Crosby, he dominated minor hockey.
Like Sidney he attended the prep school at Shattuck St Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, recording an eye-popping 85 points in 34 games.
MacKinnon was the number one overall pick of the QMJHL midget draft - the same as Sid. MacKinnon accomplished that last month, being taken by the Baie Comeau Drakkar. Crosby had a good Canada Winter Games as did the young MacKinnon.
The comparisons continue with Crosby having Pat Brisson as his agent. I'm not sure if midget kids can have agents, so Mackinnon has an "advisor," the same Pat Brisson.
This week, the biggest franchise in Atlantic Canada - the Halifax Mooseheads - who've had a porous last three years, got MacKinnon via the trade route.
Growing up in Cole Harbour, MacKinnon's parents billeted the Mooseheads.
Mackinnon thought, like Crosby, of going through the U.S. college system. Last week, when the Mooseheads got his rights, he decided to stay in Halifax and play in the Q.
The Baie Comeau team did not want to trade him as they felt he could be an impact, if not a franchise player, but there are no English schools in and around Baie Comeau; hence the trade.
Baie Comeau Drakkar got a lot for him, including the Mooseheads best player last season - Francis Turbide, and three first round draft choices.
But the Mooseheads feel he is worth it.
MacKinnon's family has followed the Moose since their inception and Nathan since he was a child.
MacKinnon is a 5'11 centre, weighing 170 lbs with room to grow. Brian Urquhart, the Mooseheads' vice-president of business operations, says the arrival of MacKinnon has already resulted in increased season ticket sales.
"Things are pretty slow in July but they have been active since we got him," says Urquhart.
Cam Russell is the GM of the Mooseheads and says MacKinnon is worth what he gave up.
"He is the best player in the draft and will in his first year as a junior, providing he doesn't get hurt, will be on the best players on the team. He is a power-forward with seldom seen top-end speed. He's up and going at top-end speed faster than anyone I've seen in a long time," says Russell, who played for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.
In February, he excelled for Nova Scotia in the Canada Winter Games which were held here. He starred leading the team in scoring and by a wide margin. He scored eight goals and 11 points to finish in a tie for fourth place in tournament scoring. This was accomplished with a poor Nova Scotia team.
In those games, many scouts thought he was the best player in the tournament and some suggested he's the early favourite to be the first overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft.
He is looked on as the most talent player to come into the Q from the midget ranks since Crosby, who was in Rimouski between 2003-05 where he took home Player of the Year in all of the CHL.
MacKinnon looked at the U.S. college system in making his choices just like Crosby did at this stage of his career. Crosby opted for Rimouski where he was home schooled and learned French.
He's been described as a "tremendous talent' and a "complete" player who can hit, shoot, makes plays and is an outstanding player.
He has also been described as a kid with an "edge" and very "driven" which separates him at that age.
MacKinnon's arrival has perked up season sales.
The Mooseheads for years had been one of the better teams in the Q, having made a run for the Presidents Cup and a trip to the Memorial Cup on two occasions and losing twice in game seven.
But the last three years have been bad ones, with the team finishing at the bottom of the league one season and close to it the other seasons.
The past three or four summers have been dull, hockey-wise, here and the attendance that once was one of the best in this country has had a steep decline.
That will stop this season. People are anxiously awaiting training camp and the arrival of maybe another Sid Crosby.
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LILBURN -- Gwinnett churches -- and residents -- will pause to reflect Friday, with the ringing of church bells in honor of the victims of last Friday's deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Lilburn Mayor Johnny Crist reached out to churches in his community after the mayor of a Henry County city began spreading the inspirational idea.
According to the Georgia Municipal Association, churches are being asked to ring their bells 26 times at 9:30 a.m., the time the shooting began a week ago, ending in the death of 20 children and six adults.
"What do we do to show solidarity?" said Crist, a former pastor. "It's really connected with every school system ... Just on a human personal level to say, this is us; we all hurt about this."
Crist said his own church does not have a carillon to ring, which is the same with many more modern organizations that meet in storefronts, schools or gymnasiums.
But the mayor said he expects as many congregations across the entire state that have the ability to join in bell-ringing.
"I think everyone will come together for this," he said.
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What a touching and appropriate way to remember these innocent children and their teachers, by ringing out to the world that God is still among us.


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We stayed at this place with some good fiends to enjoy the annual Nantucket "Christmas stroll." Everyone agreed this place was really fantastic. Nantucket is the most charming, quintessential New England island you can imagine, and this property really maximized our enjoyment of the island. The property is wonderful: it's tastefully decorated in a "Nantucket style" (if you don't know what that means you will when you get there) that is warm and charming. The furniture is cozy and the and beds are comfortable. All the appliances are brand new. We didn't get to enjoy the pool (in Dec?) but it's clearly a great setup with a wonderful pool house. We were tempted to jump in! It's a great location. It's a pleasant stroll into town, which is really beautiful. Plenty of shopping, food, and drinks. Although it's close to town in a nice community, when you're in the pool area you can't see any other houses, so you have a lot of privacy. You get the benefits of being close to town without feeling like you're in a crowded community. And the ocean is a only a short drive in many directions. Beautiful beaches and really interesting landscapes. Our bottom line: We plan to come back every year, in both the summer and for the Stroll, and we're going to stay at this place for sure -- Please don't rent it the weekends we plan to be there! :)


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(WHAS11) -- Mourners gathered at a vigil to honor the victims of the Asiana flight 214 crash.
Two 16-year-old girls from China died and a third young girl died of her injuries on Friday, July 12.
All three went to school together in China.
The parents of the girls who died on the scene made a surprise appearance at the vigil, saying through a translator that they're grateful for the show of support because they didn't know anyone in the city.
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SHIOCTON, WI (WTAQ) - Officials in Shiocton are looking into an alleged hit list that was found last week at the high school.
FOX 11 reports that a parent of a Shiocton High School student says the list contained the names of 65 students and teachers.
Village Police Chief Christine Brownson wouldn't comment to WTAQ about the investigation, but told FOX 11 that the students involved in creating the list indicated that they were names of people, "they did not like."
The list was discovered Monday last week. Shiocton District Administrator Nichole Schweitzer tells WTAQ they're still sorting it out.
"We've continued that investigation, taking appropriate precautions and necessary steps to ensure student and staff safety," Schweitzer says. "We certainly have taken this situation seriously and consequences that have been earned have been given out so that everyone is safe."
District leaders tell say they understand parents' frustrations, and have promised to notify parents as soon as they have answers. Meanwhile, they say parents should have no cause for concern.
"I would tell you that if my child attended school here today, she would be here. She would've been here last week and every week before that, and she would be here tomorrow and every day after that," Schweitzer says. "If we truly felt that any one person or more persons were in imminent danger, we would not ask them to come into school."
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Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine calls aids2031 book "necessary"
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The Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine published a review of the aids2031 Consortium's recent book, noting that the changing context of the world's perception of the AIDS "crisis" has created a need for more accessible scholarship like AIDS: Taking a Long-Term View. The book is able to broadly and deeply examine the current state of the HIV/AIDS issue, as reviewers Ilaria Regondi and Alan Whiteside assert.
"The book succinctly takes stock of what the world of HIV has achieved, what it could have done differently, and what it should do today to ensure that 2031, the anniversary marking 50 years since AIDS was first reported, will be a party and not a funeral," they note. "In so doing, the group of academics and high-level practitioners that authored it – the aids2031 Consortium – provides a much-needed vision going forward." [Read More]
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Peter Piot and Heidi Larson of the aids2031 Consortium recently attended a conference in New Delhi, where they discussed aspects of their previous work on aids2031 as well as trends in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.
Peter Piot of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Nedicine, cautioned that it was "too premature to cry victory". He said, "We have the tools to fight the disease. But what we lack is a political commitment," he said.
Heidi Larson of London School of Tropical Medicine said steps like decriminalisation of homosexuality in India were a positive step and will have a deep impact on the fight against the disease. [Read more]
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Resident Margarita Martinez spent $50 on groceries and supplies, but said she feared that a hurricane would finally do in her shaky house (it already looks as if it's held together only by the paint). Others gathered their children and left to sleep in an auditorium in nearby Matamoros. Cameron County officials closed the entranceway into Isla Blanca Park, and shrimp boats made a mad dash for port. Hotels and resorts emptied.
By Monday night, the Coast Guard station at South Padre Island, which sits in what was Beryl's projected path, battened down, and everyone inside was tuned to the Weather Channel: Performing search-and-rescues is not easy in rough seas.
A small group of Coast Guard crewmen paid particular attention to the weather report, even though they weren't on duty. Bosun Mate 3rd Class Shaun Allen sat with his face close to the monitor, smiling each time there was mention of a severe storm. He told two companions that the island would get slammed. They let out a roar. "Hell, yeah. Bring it on," said one. The bigger the storm, the bigger the waves. And if their station sustained a little damage, it was a small sacrifice to that tide-generating force.
Allen eventually fell asleep that night in the station, alarm clock set for 6:30 a.m. High tide. The Gulf of Mexico was churning, or at least that's what the weather reported. There was a terrible sense of anticipation on the part of Allen and crew. But that night, the storm shifted directions, headed toward Mexico, then broke up. The winds never blew above 45 mph, well below hurricane force. Allen woke up Tuesday morning to clear-blue skies and a gentle breeze. But the storm had done its damage out at sea and roughed up the waters, resulting in some big waves. There would be good surfing this week.
hr style="size: 1px; width: 50%; text-align: centerLouie's Backyard on South Padre Island's main drag is the alter ego of Sharkey's. For starters, it caters to tourists. Its expansive patio faces one of the largest freestanding structures in town: the huge crane used for bungie jumping. Bands play spring-break music year round, songs such as Hot Hot Hot and Red Red Wine.
But around the corner from the burly bouncer manning the door at Louie's, past the empty kegs and folding chairs that come out only during Spring Break, is a narrow staircase. It leads to a decidedly Sharkey-esque hangout above Louie's Backyard. It has shuffleboard and a fully stocked bar, but outsiders aren't allowed to sample it. This is the "locals only" hangout. Everyone knows everyone else.
The night after Beryl fizzled, the bar was filled with young Coast Guard crewmen. It was Luke Pullen's 21st birthday (even though he's telling everyone at the bar it's his 22nd because he's been coming here for a year), and the military men are hunkered down on bar stools, telling sea tales. The occasion doubled as a birthday party and tribal celebration. Despite her wimpiness, Beryl brought the first big-wave riding of the year. Many were anticipating the next morning's ride and talking about it as though they were the Big Kahuna surfing the Humunga Cowabunga from Down Under. But they all are in check when they know Shaun Allen is listening. He outranks them professionally, and can out- surf them all.
Allen, 22, is built more like a linebacker than a surfer. Standing about 6 feet tall and weighing close to 200 pounds, he keeps his hair cut close and stands with impeccable posture.
"Most people think of the Coast Guard as a search-and-rescue branch of the military, if they consider them military at all," he says. "Down here, though, we're law enforcement. We've been in some pretty messed-up situations."
Allen captains a 27-foot Boston whaler whose primary purpose is search-and-rescue and to interdict smugglers. He carries a 9mm semiautomatic pistol, but hasn't had to shoot anyone, though he says he has drawn the weapon in self-defense. His average week is filled with routine patrols and searches punctuated with chases of drug smugglers and boats carrying illegal immigrants.
"This is serious business down here," Allen says. "It's not all fun and games. It's dangerous for us to be in Mexico, since we're federal officers and all, so we have to be careful when we're down there. We pull some long shifts, so surfing is like my escape."
Allen is the product of another zero-surfing community: Morgantown, West Virginia, the rough part of town across the tracks from the University of West Virginia, nestled deep in the heart of Appalachia. Allen spent two years at the university before realizing that he wasn't learning what he wanted to know, so he dropped out and joined the Coast Guard, rising quickly in the ranks. Like many others, he borrowed a buddy's board one day and got bit. That's all it takes usually, one day fumbling around in the surf. He soon spent $1,000 on two boards.
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(1) To the extent of the availability of funds for such purpose, the Secretary of the Interior shall:
(A) enter into a thirty-year agreement with the College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, to provide educational facilities for the use of, and to develop cooperative educational/arts programs to be carried out with the postsecondary fine arts and museum services programs of, the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and
(1) The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is directed to conduct a study for the purpose of determining the need, if any, for a museum facility to be established for the benefit of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, the feasibility of establishing such museum, and the need or desirability, if any, to establish any such museum in close proximity to the facilities currently being used by such Institute at the College of Santa Fe.
(2) On or before February 1, 1985, the Secretary of the Interior shall report the results of such study, together with his recommendations, to the Congress.
(3) Should the study recommend establishment of a museum, and should the College of Santa Fe be selected as the best site, any agreement entered into by the Secretary of the Interior for construction of such museum shall contain assurances, satisfactory to the Secretary, that appropriate lands at the College of Santa Fe will be available at no cost to the Federal Government for the establishment of a museum facility.
Source(Pub. L. 98–306, § 14,May 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 226; Pub. L. 99–498, title XV, § 1514(c),Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1608.)
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- View and excellent foodOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 9/13/2014Food was excellent.... Caesar salad make the old fashion at your table. Excellent view of the SF Bay and Marina in Sasulito. Service good.Special Features:
- - Service substandandSSRMMRDined on 8/23/2014Wine glass was dirty, received wrong entree for one of our party. Two of us ate our entree while the third one in our party watched then we watched while she ate. Asked for compensation and the waitress told us it would have to come out of her pocket. Really uncomfortable situation ended up tipping very little because wanted the bus boys to get what they should. Should have asked to speak to the manager. Very expensive to have received the service we received.Special Features:
- Great place to share appetizersDebbieVIPDined on 8/21/2014I enjoy coming here and sharing several appetizers which are very good. My friends also had hamburgers and fries which they also said were good. The only issue I have was when we were first seated they placed us next to a table with several young out of control children. The parents just sat there and didn't try to control them. We requested seating in another far away area of the restaurant. Management should have talked to the adults about their very noisy children but didn't. Even our waitperson was frustrated with the situation.Special Features:
- Nice Daily Dinner SpecialsCalifalohaDined on 8/19/2014My husband wanted to go here for his birthday dinner. We had reservations for 8pm on a Tuesday and had the best table with a view (table #1). He had the 1 lb lobster special and I had the petrale sole special, both of which were very good. We had the chocolate mouse for dessert and it, too was very good. We were able to find parking within a few feet of the front door; if you go after 6 pm, parking is free. He enjoyed it so much, we are going back Thursday night for their surf and turf special!Special Features:
- Great mealNatalieDined on 8/16/2014My friends and I had been craving seafood and had low expectations because we were going to the tourist trap of Sausalito. To our surprise the meal was great, the prices were reasonable, and the service was spot on.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful place!!JLT1Dined on 8/2/2014Outstanding seafood with a great view of the sailboats and the bay from the Sausalito waterfront. It's our new go-to place, especially with out of town visitors.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/1/2014Our waiter was the best and was extremely entertaining. The food was awesome and the view was spectacular of the Sausalito bay.Special Features:
- Lobster and a ViewOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/29/2014Both of us ordered the lobster special - Mon. and Tue. evenings they offer a whole Maine lobster with soup or salad, coleslaw, corn on the cob and bread for $22.99. Great deal, terrific food and fabulous service.Special Features:
- FantasticNickVIPDined on 7/25/2014We come here frequently. Manuel is a great server. He always is welcoming and knowledgeable on what is good that night. Never had a bad meal there. The fish is always fresh and well prepared and presented.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EleanoreVIPDined on 7/23/2014This was our first visit. The ambience was terrific, the food was good but the service was poor and did not suit the atmosphere of such a place. Our second night we went into Suasalito proper and found service to our liking. The thing is the young woman who served us acted as though she was "the cat's pajamas" and she was pretty. Nevertheless , she was the poorest we have seen lately and we are out to dinner at least once a week ..many time twice.Special Features:
- Minuscule meal, bad value / serviceTedinEDHVIPDined on 7/19/2014Parking nightmare! -Very long wait for food and people sat down after us got food before us -Poor presentation, below standard for this type of restaurant,food presented as if at Denny's -Portions for appetizer was ridiculously small considering the price & substandard quality of each item -Mixed grill appetizer – crab cakes burned & microscopic (not as advertised in the cold case), calamari charred and tiny -Did not serve salad as requested, brought with the appetizer, repeatedly told her bring after -brought one salad, we ordered two -Appetizer was advertised on menu as "enough to share" - extremely small portion -No eating plates or utensils provided -Table next to us complained that lobster was so tough could not even cut with a knifeSpecial Features:
- loved itgzdoDined on 7/18/2014fish was fresh. service attentive. view peaceful and interesting. our newest fave! we were able to sit in a quiet spot which made conversation possibleSpecial Features:
- Seafood PeddlerOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/11/2014Unfortunately, while the location is great and the scene is lovely, the food needs much work. I had the Lobster Bisque which was the worst I have ever had, even out of a can. I also had the Crab and Shrimp Louie salad - although that taste wasn't bad for $20 the portion was small. My frend had the 1 1/2 lb lobster special at $34.99- it was steamed and it was tough. Is it that difficult to make a good bisque and steam a lobster?
- magnificent locationwhere2goDined on 7/2/2014I took clients out for lunch and was impressed with the ambiance and location that matched the name of the restaurant. We enjoyed the special of the day which was a surf and turf + prawn! I would go again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A perfect dinnerPescaderianDined on 6/28/2014Our first time at the Seafood Peddler in Sausalito. The food was excellent and well presented. A well thought out menu. The noise level was low and the view is beautiful. A truly lovely dinning experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good enoughStuffedDined on 6/28/2014Not the best but above average. We had to send our over cooked steak back. My ahi tuna came atop a cream sauce after I specifically stated my dairy allergy - another send back. The staff was friendly enough. The food was pretty good once they got it right. Salads were over dressed. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but would return if it was convenient.Special Features:
- tourist traphachiDined on 6/21/2014Overpriced and small servings. Mixed grill $19 for 3 small shrimp, 2 ridiculously tiny crab cakes, a couple pieces of squid. Crab Louis salad $ 24 was not lump crab and had a sharp piece of shell hidden in it.
- Nothing SpectacularkiraDined on 6/19/2014Dined with our daughter and had an OK experience. The food was not remarkable. Salmon tartar appetizer was long stringy pieces of salmon, not chopped and molded like it should be done. Entrees were good but not spectacular. What was shocking was the price... I guess we were paying for the view. Sorry, much better food quality for the price out there. I will not be returning.Special Features:
- good fresh seafoodMargie43VIPDined on 6/15/2014I love the oysters and whole lobsters. I only ask to receive a water/lemon dish by the end of dinner to wash the dried butter off my hands. This seems to always be a problem with them. Perhaps one more TRAINED busier would do it. Mike, our server is attentive and good but always busy.Special Features:
- Seafood Peddler on Fathers DayFainleeDined on 6/15/2014We had a large sort of loud group having dinner on Fathers Day. The food was great, the service was great and we had a lot of fun. This is the first time I had been in the new location. I liked it though I didn't like having to pay for metered parking on the street. But all in all it was a small price for a great restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LewWVIPDined on 6/12/2014We both had the surf and turf special. it was excellent. Wife asked for lobster bisque substitution instead of clam chowder or salad. Was told that there would be a small adiitional charge ( it used to be $1 or $2) . Charged almost $5.00 this seemed excessive.Special Features:
- We had a nice lunchHabnarDined on 6/8/2014Food was great. Service was attentive and friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Trust these reviews!OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 6/7/2014I was in San Rafael for a conference and was looking for a seafood restaurant. Went to my trusted Open Table app and read the reviews for this restaurant and was sold. I am very glad I did!! The view of Sausalito's harbor is incredible from this second story restaurant and the menu of both east coast and west coast seafood was a real treat for this seafood lover. The service here is exceptional with everyone very proud of their restaurant and all that they can provide you. I highly recommend this if you are an out-of-towner and to experience true west coast delights.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very enjoyableOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 5/31/2014Great food service and view. Definitely recommendedSpecial Features:
- Happy DinerHappyDinersDined on 5/30/2014We first started going to the Seafood Peddler when it was in San Rafael. We were so glad to find that it had moved and we were still able to enjoy it. The new location is even better. Always great food and great service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New venue, same good foodPatSDined on 5/25/2014Our family ate at the old location of the Seafood Peddler for generations - it was my Auntie's favorite place to go. We worried a bit that their move to upscale Sausalito would change the neighborhood feel of the place, but we were please to find a nice setting, very good seafood, and the same friendly service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 408 reviews are from the Seafood Peddler reviews archive.
- ckaaVIPDined on 5/24/2014The macadamia nut crusted petrale was a little disappointing. We've eater here many times and the crusted fish has always been cooked just right but this time it was actually a little burned and the fish was over-cooked. Proabably just an off night with the chef.Special Features:
- GREAT!!!GandM1984VIPDined on 5/23/2014Everything was GREAT! We only went there for lunch but there was a great selection on the menu, the service was perfect and very reasonable priced for Sausalito. We will be back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Secluded Sausalito ShangrilaMartyVIPDined on 5/22/2014You know the places you find on vacation and want to figure out how to get back to on the same trip? This is one of those places. We have eaten here twice and both times it was fabulous. Beautiful array of local fish and seafood, along with fresh flown-in fish. Wonderful service and very thoughtful wine list. From the seafood bisque to the selection of oysters, to the humble-yet-iconic fish and chips, to the fresh local salmon with a balsamic reduction resting on a fresh succotash, and even down to the latte for dessert, everything was simply outstanding. The bay makes a gorgeous backdrop for an outstanding dining experience. No peddling needed. You will want to eat here!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, great viewSharonDined on 5/16/2014The restaurant is nicer inside than it appears on the website, and the food was excellent. At times we had to hunt for our waiter, but otherwise a fabulous night out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SURPRISINGFoundagainDined on 5/13/2014I was VERY disappointed to learn you moved from San Rafael to Sausalito. San Rafael location was once my Mother's favorite but since moving it has become MY favorite. It does support an elevator for those unable to do the easy stairs. Very lovely view of boats and water. I was a "regular" during my boating days and you were under a different name. Now, it is clean, relaxing, great menu and the wait staff is GREAT. Thanks.Special Features:
- Great Mother's Day Dinner!CCMoranDined on 5/11/2014Had a wonderful experience here for Mother's Day with our group of six. Food, service, ambience and the view were all great!! : )Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfct Sausalito AtmosphereHoneyDined on 5/10/2014Had lunch with a friend on Saturday. Very nice quiet table with a view of boats, windows were open, air felt wonderful. Service was really very nice, adequately professional. We both had Classic crab and shrimp salads, not the most creative dish to review, but it was all very fresh and delicious. Generous size, and the dressing was really good too. I ordered a side of fries, tasty! Lightly seasoned. Stayed hot for a long time! We both liked our glass of chardonnay. I love this place and will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good ValuefrekdnrVIPDined on 4/22/2014The restaurant continues to deliver good seafood at reasonable prices in a lovely setting.Special Features:
- Consistant and satisfyingMargie43VIPDined on 4/20/2014We have really missed having the Seafood Peddler near us since it moved to this location an although the view is nicer the food remains unchanged. If you're in the mood for a lobster or fresh fish, this is the place. Our server Mike has been with them for years and is spot on when it comes to giving you good service. The kitchen sometimes is a tad slow but have a drink and relax with the beautiful view. It's worth it.Special Features:
- It's a solid seafood restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2000VIPDined on 3/21/2014It's a solid seafood restaurant with and Italian slant. Prices are very fair and as the name of the place implies, it is also a seafood market.Special Features:
- What a view!JackiDined on 3/21/2014Seafood Peddler is a great place to eat. It's right at the harbor and they have a wonderful view of the water. It's quiet, friendly, and has great food, service and happy hour! You can sit outdoors if the weather is warm enough. For us, it wasn't. We were going on a sunset cruise of the bay and wanted to have a small meal before we left. Happy Hour starts at 4 and goes till 7. drinks are priced well. There is also a happy hour menu. I had the Oysters Rockefeller, they were the best I've had. The lobster bisque is outstanding! The bathrooms are located down the stairs and you need a token to enter. ( That keeps them nice and clean!) I can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth a return visitCaliDined on 3/19/2014Enjoyed the happy hour! The pasta dish was wonderful. The Caesar salad was very ordinary- will pass on it next visit. View is very nice.Special Features:
- Wonderful Dining ExperienceCaffyVIPDined on 3/15/2014Made early reservations via OpenTable-as my parents were coming (older with "requirements"), I requested the back room, carpeted area (easier to hear you, my dear), with cushions on the wood chairs (for the tushies). We arrived to "Table #1" with spectacular view on a blue sky day, situated where we requested, cushions ready to go. Our server was fast, friendly and efficient, even keeping a watchful eye over our meal progress. Food was wonderful (we are 2 degrees from "regulars" here and we have always liked the food here), handling special requests with aplomb, drinks were luscious and desserts were the perfect ending to a great meal. Extra added bonus - after our meal we took a walk along the boardwalk. We will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- consistently satisfyingadamn1Dined on 3/10/2014We have been coming to Seafood Peddler to celebrate birthdays and special occasions in our family for years, since we discovered it in San Rafael. This time, my wife suggested it for my birthday. It's the only place where everyone in our family can always find something to like. It was lobster night, and the lobsters, flown fresh from Maine, did not disappoint. As always, delicious, reasonably priced, and the service is always prompt and friendly. We plan to continue dining here for years to come.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Dierks Bentley fans can look forward to familiar themes on his upcoming album, Riser , including a few lonesome songs and some songs about drinking a nice, cold beer. There are some new elements to the music too due to where Dierks is in his life right now as a husband and father.
He adds, "You know my dad passed away, so that's all kind of tied into it. Just kind of look at the world around me and making observations on that."
No matter what project he's working on, Dierks always takes care to put some kind of new sound on every album.
"I think 'new' is what is exciting about country music, you know?" Dierks explains. "''New' is what got me into country music. Hearing Hank, Jr. sing when I was 17-years-old was totally new to me. It might've been old to somebody else, but for me that was a brand new sound, and it just was…exciting."
The first single from Riser is titled "Bourbon in Kentucky." It will hit the airwaves next week.
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|Commencement speaker Vail Horton addresses the Clark College Class of 2009
Clark College reached a milestone during its 75th anniversary year as it honored
the Class of 2009 at commencement ceremonies held at the Amphitheatre at Clark County
on June 18.
The guest speaker Vail Horton was a business leader, philanthropist and advocate for persons with disabilities. Born without legs and with improper bone growth in his arms, Horton rode a skateboard to the center of the stage and inspired the graduates as he shared his life story and reminded them that "they can be anything they want to be."
The ceremony also featured a video greeting from Gov. Chris Gregoire in honor of the college's 75th anniversary. During the ceremony, three faculty members were honored as recipients of the 2008-2009 Exceptional Faculty awards.
The honors went to Priscila Martins-Read, professor of English as a Non-Native Language; Dr. Katherine Sadler, professor of history, and Lisa Staley, art instructor.
Planning and Effectiveness Administrative Assistant Cindy Heck and Clark College Assessment Center program manager Mirranda Saari were honored as recipients of the college's Exceptional Classified Staff award.
Dora Hernandez, who graduated with an Associate of Arts degree and is interested in pursuing studies in Human Development, received the President's Scholarship Award for a transfer student from Clark College to Washington State University Vancouver.
Hernandez, seen on the left receiving congratulations from her classmates, will receive
full tuition and fees while they earn their bachelor's degree at WSU Vancouver.
The evening included a special diploma presentation to World War II veteran Wilbert Kalmbach, who first took classes at Clark College in 1947.
Kalmbach noted that he had not been able to take part in his high school graduation ceremony, U.S. Army graduation ceremony, or Clark's 1969 commencement ceremony. That year, he believed he had finally earned enough credits to graduate from Clark College.
Sixty-two years after taking his first classes at Clark, he marched in commencement
as a graduate and received a diploma from Clark College President Robert K. Knight.
He also received two standing ovations.
More than 350 students took part in the graduation ceremony. During the 2008-2009 academic year, 1,276 men and women have earned degrees and certificates from Clark College.


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Hey, just because the season is over and the Brewers aren't able to hang out doesn't mean that they don't talk every once in awhile. In fact, I have it on good authority that a few members of the team get together every month and engage in a conference call just to catch up on what's going on with their lives. What a team of great guys! Being THE inside source for Brewers clubhouse news I was allowed to sit in on the latest clubhouse conference call and transcribe it for you gentle readers! Get excited! Continue reading →
Dec 09
Brewers conference call
Dec 09
Where are you running, Prince Fielder?
I am nothing if not a people pleaser so when a commenter requested that we do a story about the Brewers being more open to running next year and "what the Brewers are running from?" I had to oblige and present you THE RUNNING SERIES.
To goddamn Toys R Us where else. My stupid wife thinks we have to have the "best Christmas ever" this year while our kids are still young. Does that mean spending a lot of time together? No. Going Christmas Caroling? No. (Don't laugh, I do a mean "fah la la la" part in "Deck the Halls".) Watching classic movies together? No. Going to see lights? No. According to my wife the "best Christmas ever" involves me spending thousands of dollars on gifts for the kids. Is this really Christmas? Spoiling your kids so bad that they open one present and just move on to opening the next without taking time to appreciate the first gift? I say no, but it's not like anyone hears what I have to say in this family anyways. (Which doesn't even make any sense. How many Home Run Derbies has Chanel won? How many single season Brewers records does she own? Yeah, that's what I thought. Marriage sucks.)
You know, when I was a kid there was only one thing I ever wanted for Christmas: my dad's love. Did I ever get it? Hell no, but do you see me complaining? Continue reading →
Nov 09
10 Best Brewers of the Decade
I like to read hastily put together lists that make people angry. Just today I read a list of the best 10 TV shows of the decade that somehow included Modern Family despite it only having aired like six episodes. What a joke, right? Always in search of links and angry comments I decided today would be a good day to put together my own hastily top ten list. Enjoy. Continue reading →
Nov 09
Carlos Gomez: Miller Park Drunk vs Al's Ramblings
I've been reading Al's Ramblings over the weekend and I was shocked at how Al was slowly convincing himself that he really liked this trade. I mean, this is the same guy who thought Corey Hart would be a good center field option and now he's down with a .287 on base percentage? This didn't seem right to me so I shot him an email and decided to engage in a little conversation with him (like we did before). Here's what we came up with. Beware nerdy baseball talk ahead.
MPD: Alright Al I have a bone to pick with you about this Hardy/Gomez trade. Sure, it's a cheap alternative who is great at defense (just like the cheap alternative that is great at defense we have at shortstop), but you of all people should hate this trade. After all you are the one who is constantly talking up the excellence of OXS in predicting runs and you are the one who takes joy in the failures of Jack Wilson. Now, you're okay with a lineup where 1/3 of the players in it have a combined OPS of 650-700 (and that's without including the pitcher.) Seriously, look at this group as it stands now: Continue reading →
Oct 09
Last minute Halloween costumes
It's Halloween, but you are far too cool to dress up. You're just going to sit home, drink some beer and watch game 3 of the World Series. You tell yourself that the reason for this is because you are somehow emotionally invested in this World Series, but the truth is you just don't have anything better to do. Then it happens. That cute boy or girl from work you've had your eye on invites you to a Halloween party at their apartment, but you have to wear a costume. Only problem is it's the day before, you don't have any money and you don't have any creativity. What are you going to do?
You're going to use one of our MPD Approved Halloween Costumes, that's what you're going to do. Continue reading →


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Preventing suicide is everyone's business. As members of a family, a school, business, neighbors in a community, faith communities, friends, and the Government, we all need to work together to solve this problem. We simply can no longer allow those we live, work, and play with to believe that suicide is the only solution even in the worst of times.
Suicide prevention is a priority at SAMHSA and a priority for the Nation as this major public health threat weighs on families and communities in every state.
SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D.
Because of the complexity of issues surrounding suicide and the sensitivity required in efforts to prevent these tragedies, SAMHSA has expanded and deepened its focus on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention is now prominently featured in several of SAMHSA's Strategic Initiatives. Those include Military Families, Trauma (especially childhood trauma) and Justice, and Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness.
On a national level, Government leadership supports the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. To accelerate efforts to prevent suicide, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Department of Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates launched the Action Alliance as a public/private partnership in the fall of 2010. The private sector co-chair is former U.S. Senator Gordon H. Smith, currently President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters in Washington, DC. Representing the public sector as a co-chair is Secretary of the Army John McHugh.
SAMHSA supports the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, and offers a wide variety of publications and videos for substance abuse service and treatment providers, mental health counselors, and others in the field.
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In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for veterans, active military, and their families, the Lifeline offers a special confidential service. By pressing "1" at the prompt after dialing the Lifeline toll-free number, individuals are connected to trained counselors at the VA.
Research worldwide has repeatedly shown that the way media cover suicide has an impact. That is why SAMHSA is encouraging the next step to help save lives by supporting the release of the Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide (See Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide). This set of recommendations, created and reviewed by national experts from the mental health and public health fields, suicidologists and epidemiologists, and journalists and editors, will be the one-source document for all those working in the media industry to use as a guide on how to report on suicide.
On a personal level, by pledging to learn about the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and substance abuse, the warning signs of suicide, and the way to get someone you care about the professional help they need, each of us can make a difference in people's emotional well-being and suicide prevention.
When it comes to suicide prevention—like so many other issues we work with in the behavioral health field—we need a national dialogue to effect change.
College can be a stressful time, and the numbers bear that out.
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