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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Spring is in the air
Oh how happy I am that it's spring! Finally! It got up to 75 degrees yesterday. Funny that there's still snow on the ground.
Simple salad.. I used my Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette to dress this simple salad.
My favorite lemonade. Stevia sweetened with cayenne. I drank 2 quarts of this yesterday. I drink this hot in the winter!
I made have a bunch of yummy Coconut Barley Pudding in the fridge.. I just love his recipe!
Tonight for dinner, I'm making a big batch of Southwestern Barley Black Bean Stew!
Finally, my bestie, Rebecca had her baby! Ben is doing GREAT.. breathing on his own. I'm so happy he's doing so well. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
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We just moved to the Nashville area the first of the year. In doing so, we transferred our two boys from an out-of-state Christian school to Lighthouse in the middle of the year. As a parent I was a little apprehensive, considering one of our sons is a second semester senior. Our move and subsequent transfer could not have gone any better. Just last week during family worship time, we reflected on how God has led us and blessed us with this relocation. Both boys indicated that one of those big blessings was being part of Lighthouse Christian. My oldest son commented that he wasn't initially thrilled about the move but is so glad that the Lord brought us here so that they could be a part of the Lighthouse family. The administration, teachers, and staff have been extremely accommodating. It is evident to see that they care for our boys through their encouragement. The students quickly included the boys into the fold. Communication from the school has been extraordinary. We love the fact that stepping out in faith brought us to LCS. We give God all of the glory and the honor and the praise for what He has done and for what He will do through Lighthouse Christian School.
My daughter is currently a senior at Lighthouse Christian. She has attended this school her entire educational life. As a parent and school teacher as well, I truly love everything about the school. My daughter has had excellent teachers, coaches, and administrators since day one. My family and I are beyond pleased with the teaching and learning that is going on there. My daughter was accepted to her dream school, Vanderbilt University, and we owe our gratitude to the entire faculty there. They have been an inspiration to my entire family. My daughter has always had good relationships with everyone there and their doors have always been opened for her. I will truly say Lighthouse Christian is the way to go! We have been so blessed to have been a part of the family there. We couldn't have asked for anything better!
The one star review stating the child could not get into college with a LCS diploma is not accurate. I graduated from LCS and received a full scholarship at MTSU. I also had my application to Vanderbilt accepted but could not attend because of the high cost of tuition. I have kids at LCS now, attended the graduation in May, and know that the majority of 2013's graduates are heading on to area colleges and universities.
Lighthouse Christian School - My child graduated from here with honors, but then couldn't get into any college other than a community college. The accreditation is not one that Universities or legitimate colleges will accept. My son had to get his GED to go to Vanderbilt. STAY AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL
My daughter has attended LCS since the 6th grade and is now a graduating Senior. Over these 7 years I have observed steady improvements and systematic progress toward excellence at Lighthouse. I have found that the attitude of Lighthouse teachers and staff is one of unconditional love. Their mindset is more that of a mission ~ than a paying job. Some private schools are privileged to take only the cream of the crop and this attitude may be reflected by the staff. Likewise, few private schools bother to serve students who need special support, and Lighthouse has been exemplary in offering a dedicated service that provides support for an IEP (individual education plan). I have been amazed each and every year at the cooperative spirit between teachers and staff to accommodate the needs of our daughter. This is played out as love, patience, and an extraordinary ability and willingness to work outside their routine. We are grateful that our daughter could be educated in such a God-centered environment.
I am currently going to LCS and I am extremely dissatissfied with it. The M/S H/S section of LCS has major problems, mainly, the administration and certain teachers. Some teachers are know to exibit discrimination agaist students and givve unfair punishments. The only reason that I remain at LCS is that I have some good friends there, but if they were not there, I would be gone in a heartbeat. Ever since the Extreme Makeover Home Edition preschool came along, all the administration talks about is money, money, money. The school had lost its Christian character and is fast slipping away. I constantly see and hear things said or done by both the faculty and peers that are totally innappropriate or just plain mean. The Bible curriculum is being taught by teachers,of whom the majority should not be teaching at all, that sway and add to the meanings of the Bible. It makes me sad to see this formerly amazing, godly school slipping into an unhealthy atmosphere.
I have rated this school as excellent because my daughter matriculated through the pre-K 3 year wonderfully. She received exactly what I wanted for her - which was to be in an environment where she would be treated, with love and taught in love! Ms Jessica is awesome! I will always remember her, her dedication to her class and her commitment to supporting parent(s) who believe that instilling sound Christian values in children is top priority!
My son has been attending Lighthouse since PreK5 and he is now in the 1st grade. I love this school! As a single parent and Christian, Lighthouse helps reinforce what my son learns at home. He is way more advance then his friends that attend public school. Their curriculum is a little more advance then public school as well. Since the flood of May 2010 they are increased in classroom yet each child still gets great attention. God has truly blessed this school with great leadership and I am proud to be a parent of a Lighthouse Lion!!!
As with any business, and yes, a private school is a business since parents' pay tuition, strong leadership must come from the top down. Unfortunately, LCS is run like a family-owned business. The headmaster is charismatic, but lacks the grit to tackle a severe problem in the school: bullying. Worst still is that his own children are major players in the situation, and it isn't dealt with. The principals in each area: elementary, middle, and high school are dedicated and talented. Sadly, there is more attention focused on students' length of uniforms than on Godly character. Our hope, a few years' back, was that this was a place where we could plant roots. That has not been the case. Biggest lesson learned? Just because children go to a Christian school doesn't mean they live in Christian homes. My child was exposed to things he was not ready for. There are some angry, vicious children at this school--that isn't LCS' fault, but it is their responsibility to manage it and they have not.
LCS is a great school. Teachers work hard to meet the individual needs of each student. Excellent communication from staff. When concerns or issues are raised, teachers and administration work hard to address areas. Staff shows love and patience to students, and is willing to work with parents to meet the needs of all students. My child has some learning challenges, and the teachers and support staff have been very helpful in addressing the needs and putting a plan in place to see him succeed. This is an awesome school that teaches God's word, and prepares the students academically for life. I would highly recommend it.
It once was a very good school but changed drastically with the replacement of administrator. Child did graduate from LCS because they didn't want to leave friends; bad choice for college preparation. Saw bullying, making fun of some students by some fellow students that was not delt with properly by administration (meaning it continued). A few teachers were very harsh and unkind to students which was never delt with properly by administration (meaning it continued). Curriculum and teaching staff in some of the core subjects inadiquate. Legalistic and judgemental in their approach to Chrisitanity.
Light house is an incredible school. The teachers really care as well as the administration. Light House in my opinion is not all about the money is about the well being of the children.
My child no longer goes to LCS and at the time I thought it was tragic but now I see that it's a blessing. Run too much like a family owned business, the negative part or that circumstance. My child dealt with harassment and although the staff thought they took care of it, they did not do a good enough job. Hence just because it's a 'Christian' school does not make it a 'safe' school.
My son has been a student at LCS for two years. The small classroom size has been wonderful for him. He has excelled academically and has participated in a variety of after school activities. The teachers are really dedicated and caring. I just wish they had a PTA or similar organization so parents could meet.
I went to lcs for a half a yaer the teachers and staff were extremely mean and did not concentrate on academics. I understand learning about god but not to the point where you cant meet the school standards so that is what i think about lcs
I was a student of LCS for one school year and was very dissastified with it. Many of the rules and requirements are extremely un-nessecery and I felt that the staff and administration seemed to take great care in making sure each and every student followed extreme religious doctorine and put little effort into the education. The academics were also below what I have been able to study and observe in other private schools.
My son went to went to this school in 5th grade. Wonderful school. They truly care!! great teachers. They only thing is they need to be able to offer more academics to the students who are advanced. Great extracurricular activities. Encourage parent involvement as much as possible.
My daughter is a sophomore LCS and has attended there since first grade. I can not say enough wonderful things about the quality of the school and the genuine love, care and concern each staff member has for our children! I highly, highly recommend LCS.
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Planning for Agriculture: A Guide for Connecticut Municipalities
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Farmland ConneCTions: Leasing Farmland in Connecticut
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Every year, America loses 1.2 million acres of farmland - an area twice the size of Rhode Island - much of it our best and most productive farmland near where most Americans live. In Connecticut and across the nation, American Farmland Trust is a vital link between farmers, conservationists and policymakers, working to protect the best farmland, direct growth away from agricultural resources, provide healthy local food to all citizens, and help communities sustain local farms and farming.
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Join Connecticut's Working Lands Alliance for Community Investment Act Lobby Day
April 30, Working Lands Alliance, an American Farmland Trust
project, will join coalition partners to celebrate the success of the Community Investment Act (CIA). Passed in
2005 with bipartisan support, the CIA provides over $20 million in funding
annually to farmland preservation, dairy support and other programs within the
Department of Agriculture, as well as funding for open space conservation,
historic preservation and affordable housing.
from the Community Investment Act has benefitted almost every community in
Connecticut. This lobby day is an opportunity to showcase these projects and educate
lawmakers about the importance of the many community-level investments funded
through CIA," said Lisa Bassani, project director for the Working Lands
Alliance. The event will take place in the Old Judiciary Room of Connecticut's
State Capitol from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. At 11:00 am, Senate President Donald
Williams, who was instrumental in the legislation's passage and remains its
champion in the legislature, will hold a press conference to highlight this
legislation's key achievements.
New Report: New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System
new report authored by American Farmland Trust, Conservation Law
Foundation and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group analyzes
policies to strengthen and expand New England's food system. The
report, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System,
is intended to guide citizens, organizations, coalitions, agencies and
policymakers in identifying supportive policies and areas where new
policies may be needed to help expand New England's food production,
strengthen its agricultural economy and food supply chains, and enhance
multistate cooperation.
Click here for more information and to download the, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System, report.
American Farmland Trust is hosting an introductory webinar about the report on May 14 at 12:00pm ET. Click here to register for the New England Policy webinar.
American Farmland Trust Completes Model Agricultural Easement Project
AFT and its partners, Connecticut Land Conservation Council and Connecticut Farmland Trust, recently completed its Model Agricultural Easement project – funded through an Agricultural Viability grant provided by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The goal of the project was to improve understanding among attorneys and conservation entities about the challenges and opportunities of farming protected land and the important ways conservation easements differ from agricultural easements. The tools and resources developed through this project will provide important guidance to a variety of conservation entities throughout the state when drafting agricultural easements.
The materials from the project can be downloaded below:
Working Lands Alliance Sponsors Essay Contest for Agriscience Students and 4-H Members
Working Lands Alliance is sponsoring an essay contest for high school-level agriscience students, FFA members, and 4-H members. The contest asks these students to consider the role that both farmland protection and agrisicence schools/4-H programs might play in meeting the goal of increasing the consumption of Connecticut-grown food and farm products from the current levels of 2% to 10%.
The top three winners will receive cash prizes, and those three and 4 honorable mentions will enjoy a Connecticut-grown dinner with Governor Malloy and Commissioner of Agriculture Reviczky at the Winvian estate in the Litchfield Hills.
Essay Contest Guidelines [PDF]
Working Lands Alliance Releases Recommendations from Farmland Access Forum
This past fall, Working Lands Alliance, American Farmland Trust, and numerous partners hosted a Farmland Access and Affordability Forum, generously sponsored by Farm Credit East and an anonymous donor. The forum provided an opportunity to delve into farmland access and affordability issues in Connecticut, as well as learn about successfully employed approaches in the region.
Working Lands Alliance recently released the summary from the Forum, which includes a list of 'Priorities for Action in 2014'. These priorities were developed based on input received at the Forum, as well as follow up meetings the host organizations have had as part of a Farmland Access Working Group. "WLA and our partners look forward to working closely with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and other key organizations and agencies as we focus on these action items over the coming year", said Lisa Bassani Working Lands Alliance project director.
Download the Farmland Access and Affordability Forum summary.
Connecticut Governor Malloy Visits Working Lands
Working Lands Alliance (WLA) kicked
off the 2014 legislative session with a visit from Connecticut Governor Dannel
Malloy to our monthly Steering Committee meeting. Members of the committee engaged
with the governor on the 2014 Policy Priorities, including further protections
of state-owned farmland, the pace of farmland preservation in Connecticut and
farmland access issues facing Connecticut's new and beginning farmers. WLA
praised the governor for his support of agriculture and farmland preservation
efforts over his first term. "The governor truly understands the importance of agriculture
in our state and the need for sustained statewide investments in farmland
preservation and our farm economy," said Lisa Bassani, WLA project director. The Malloy administration has
protected nearly 900 acres of state-owned farmland, made a $10 million annual
commitment to fund Connecticut's Farmland Preservation Program and provided $5
million in disaster assistance to farmers who suffered weather-related losses
in 2013.
Farming Protected Land Workshops Completed in Connecticut
Land trust boards, municipal commissions and agency staff from all over Connecticut
attended the three "Farming Protected Land" workshops held October 10 and 17,
and November 2. Participants received an update on the changing face of
agriculture, participated in dialogue about efforts to develop model
agricultural easement language, explored issues around farmland access and
reviewed easement language from a local farmland protection project. After a lunch that featured locally grown foods,
they toured the farm and discussed the
challenges and opportunities of farming protected land. The farms selected for each workshop varied
and included a dairy farm, beef producer, and a diversified fruit and vegetable
workshops were offered as part of American Farmland Trust's Model Agricultural
Easement Project. The project, in
partnership with the Connecticut Land Conservation
Council (CLCC)
and the Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT) was funded through a CT
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Viability Grant. A fourth workshop is planned for January 2014
to provide trainning for easement drafters on the completed model easement language.
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American Farmland
Trust's Forums Examine Ways to Address Land Access and Affordability
New England farmland in farming and ensuring its availability for the next
generation of farmers is the focus of two upcoming American Farmland Trust forums.
Later this month, American Farmland Trust's Working Lands Alliance and other Connecticut
partners will hold a day-long conversation to address one of the biggest
barriers for new and established farmers—access to affordable farmland. In
November, American Farmland Trust will convene its 80 Farmland Advisors for a two-day immersion in
the topic, exploring how advisors can work with farmers and farmland owners on
farmland transfer and tenure options. "If we want land to stay in farming,"
notes American Farmland Trust's New England Director Cris Coffin, "we need
multiple strategies and a better understanding of what will motivate farmland
owners to sell or lease land to a next generation farmer. By sharing
information about what works and what more is needed, we can build New England's
capacity to keep farmland in farming from one generation to the next."
England Webinar and Listening Sessions on Food Safety Modernization Act
The new
federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will significantly impact how food
in New England and around the country is grown, handled and processed. Farmers,
consumers and organizations that support farms and farmland conservation all
have a stake in how FSMA is implemented. You can help make it a workable law
that improves food safety and supports the type and scale of agriculture that
is prevalent in New England. As part of American Farmland Trust's Regional
Policy Project, we collaborated with partners to host a
webinar about the FSMA."Thanks to our
region's excellent Congressional delegation, we have a chance at these
listening sessions to weigh in with our thoughts and concerns," said
American Farmland Trust's New England Director, Cris Coffin. "Let's make
the most of this opportunity."
New England Project Highlights Programs and Policies to Promote Farmland Access
affordable land to lease or to buy is one of the major challenges facing the
next generation of farmers in New England. Two new reports produced by the Land
Access Project—a regional project in which American Farmland Trust
participated—offer recommendations on ways that states, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, farm and conservation organizations, land trusts, and private
investors can help to improve access to land for new and beginning farmers. The Farmland
Access and Tenure Innovations report focuses on strategies to encourage
public and private landowners to sell or lease their land to beginning
farmers. The second report, Does
the Option at Agricultural Value Protect Farmland for Beginning Farmers,
analyzes a legal requirement—used by both the Massachusetts and Vermont
farmland protection programs, as well as some land trusts—that farmland under
conservation easement be sold at its agricultural value rather than market
value. This would ensure the affordability of protected land for farmers,
particularly beginning farmers.
Successful Legislative Session Wraps up in Connecticut
On June
5, Connecticut ended its 2013 legislative session with some big wins for
farmland preservation. The bill to preserve 825 acres of state-owned farmland
at the Southbury Training School passed unanimously in both the House
and Senate and will
be signed by Governor Dannel Malloy. This bill was a top priority of the
Working Lands Alliance (WLA), a project of American Farmland Trust. WLA also successfully defended the Community Investment Act (CIA) from a proposed raid of $4 million in funds. Even
better, the final budget actually added a significant new source of revenue to
CIA, increasing the total funds available to support farmland protection
efforts. Lastly, Connecticut's Farmland Preservation Program, thanks to WLA's strong advocacy work, will
receive another $20 million in total bond funds over the next two fiscal years. All in all, the 2013 session was a
big success!
Regional Convening Considers New England's Farmland Future
month, in partnership with Land For Good and in collaboration with the six New
England state Departments of Agriculture and state USDA-NRCS offices, American
Farmland Trust convened 85 of the region's farm and conservation leaders in
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to discuss New England's farmland future. Topics
ranged from strengthening farmland protection tools, to expanding farmland
access for new and established farmers, to improving farmland resiliency in the
face of climate change. Participants explored opportunities for collective
action and utilized a series of maps, produced in collaboration with the
Massachusetts USDA-NRCS, to explore trends in farmland protection, development
and conservation. "The convening helped identify some important opportunities
and challenges around the region," said Cris Coffin, American Farmland Trust's
New England Director. "We hope these materials
and findings will help inform farmland-related work around the region and
spur new projects and collective action."
Farmland Advisors Spring into Action in the Northeast
Farmland Trust and Land for Good's Farmland
Advisors program is educating agriculture service providers to help the next generation
of farmers access land and help farm families facilitate the transfer to
the next generation. Farmland Advisors started in February with a webinar for
the program's 80
participants, from New York and New England. The program is funded by a grant from the Northeast SARE Professional Development Program
and support from a Farm Credit
Northeast AgEnhancment grant. Participants represent land trusts,
beginning farmer organizations, extension offices, lending institutions and
local and state agencies.
Updated Guide Helps Connecticut Communities Plan for Agriculture
Publication Provides Guidance
to Connecticut Municipalities on Livestock Agriculture
agriculture continues to grow and diversify in Connecticut, local officials are
seeking information on how to address livestock in their communities. American
Farmland Trust teamed up with Eastern
Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. and the
University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System to produce a guide
to help municipalities. The guide, Guidance
and Recommendations For Connecticut Municipal Zoning Regulations and Ordinances
For Livestock, funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in
Connecticut, aims to educate municipal officials about zoning options for
livestock and provides sources of expertise and assistance. The document can be viewed or downloaded at: www.farmland.org/newengland/.
Farmland ConneCTions: A Guide for Land Leasing
Access to land can be a major obstacle to young and veteran farmers alike. Leasing farmland from towns, institutions and land trusts provides an opportunity for beginning and expanding farmers to embark on new farm ventures or grow their farm businesses. Whether five acres or 100 acres, leased land can help keep farms thriving while creating jobs and providing local food. To help landowners and land seekers think through farm leasing and develop successful lease arrangements, we developed a new guide along with the University of Connecticut called Farmland ConneCTions: Leasing Farmland in Connecticut [PDF].
Learn more about the guide!
More About Our Work in Connecticut
Working Lands Alliance
A pivotal part of our advocacy work in Connecticut is performed by the Working Lands Alliance (WLA). Established in 2000, WLA is a statewide coalition of farmers, conservationists, anti-hunger groups and municipal leaders working together to increase the state's commitment to farmland preservation. WLA's efforts focus on strengthening the state's commitment to Connecticut's Farmland Preservation Program and other new agriculture viability programs.
A Year of Progress in New England
Another year has come to pass and with it a list of successes—and challenges—impacting farms and food across New England. 2011 was marked by unusual weather, underscoring the need for effective policies and programs to keep farms thriving despite the inherent risks and to help support strong local food systems.
This year, we worked with a wide variety of partners throughout New England to promote the critical importance of farms and farmland to New England's economy, environment, public health, community character and livability. Here are a few highlights from our work across the region. Read more about our accomplishments from the past year in New England and see a snapshot of what lies ahead.
Focus on Connecticut
On-Farm Dinners in Connecticut and Massachusetts Celebrate Local Food
The last of the acclaimed Dinners at the Farm were held over three beautiful nights at Old Maids Farm in South Glastonbury, CT. Working Lands Alliance—a project of American Farmland Trust—was one of only four organizations selected as a beneficiary. At the same time, Good Tastes Kitchen of Newburyport hosted a farm-to-table event at Cider Hill Farm, in Amesbury, MA. Chefs at both events delighted guests with a feast of locally grown products sourced from the host farms and other local producers. The hugely popular dinners are intended to generate awareness of the vitality of the local farming community and the delicious food it provides.
Download Report [PDF]
Planning for Agriculture Help for Municipalities
American Farmland Trust and Connecticut Conference of Municipalities are currently providing technical assistance to help communities plan for agriculture. Six municipalities—Coventry, Durham, Eastford, North Stonington, Preston and Woodbridge—were selected to receive technical assistance to implement one of the strategies discussed in the Planning for Agriculture: A Guide for Connecticut Municipalities. The towns are focusing on strategies such as: initiating an Agricultural Commission; reviewing farm tax reduction options; encouraging buy local opportunities; including agriculture in town conservation and development plans; and developing right-to-farm ordinances.
BuyCTGrown.com a website for Local Food
Finally, a website to help you find locally grown food and farm products in Connecticut. Visit BuyCTGrown.com to search for local products, sign up for in-season alerts for you favorite fruits and vegetables, reminders about upcoming food and farm events, or delectable seasonal recipes from Connecticut chefs and more. The 2009 membership enrollment packet is now available for farms and other businesses.
Contact Us
New England Field Office
Lisa Bassani
Working Lands Alliance Project Director &
New England Project Manager
(860) 683-4230


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Susan Rowland, Ph.D., Chair of Engaged Humanities & the Creative Life, has degrees from the Universities of Oxford, London and Newcastle, UK, and was the first Chair of the International Association of Jungian Studies (IAJS). She is author of many studies of Jung, literary theory and gender including C.G. Jung and Literary Theory (1999), Jung: A Feminist Revision (2002), Jung as a Writer (2005) and also edited Psyche and the Arts (2008). Another recent book is C.G. Jung and the Humanities (2010), showing how Jung's work is a response to the creative, psychological, spiritual, philosophical and ecological crises of our age. In 2012, Her book, The Ecocritical Psyche: Literature, Complexity Evolution and Jung was published by Routledge, showing how the Jungian symbol is a portal to nature. Susan's work is not so much "about" Jung as an attempt to develop his special insights into myth, technology, the feminine, nature and the numinous for today's wounded world.
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PRETORIA, South Africa • Oscar Pistorius wept Tuesday as his defense lawyer read the athlete's account of how he shot his girlfriend to death on Valentine's Day, claiming he had mistaken her for an intruder.
Prosecutors, however, told a packed courtroom that the double-amputee known as the Blade Runner intentionally and mercilessly shot and killed 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp model as she cowered inside a locked bathroom.
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The head of the Paralympics is in a state of "disbelief" about the murder charge against Oscar Pistorius, but is trying to reassure his organization that is has a strong future without its star athlete.
Pistorius last year became the first double amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics, and helped to generate unprecedented interest in the subsequent Paralympics in London.
As Pistorius was appearing in court Tuesday in South Africa, International Paralympic Committee President Philip Craven expressed his "shock and disbelief" at the runner's sudden downfall.
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Pistorius told the Pretoria Magistrate's Court at a bail hearing he felt vulnerable in the presence of an intruder inside the bathroom because he did not have on his prosthetic legs on, and fired into the bathroom door.
In a major point of contention that has already emerged, prosecutor Gerrie Nel said Pistorius took the time to put on his prostheses, walked seven meters (yards) from the bed to the enclosed toilet inside his bathroom and only then opened fire. Three of the bullets hit Steenkamp of the four that were fired into the door, Nel said.
Pistorius said in his sworn statement that after o0pening fire, he realized that Steenkamp was not in his bed.
"It filled me with horror and fear," Pistorius said. The 26-year-old Olympian said he put on his prosthetic legs and tried to kick down the door before finally giving up and bashing it in with a cricket bat. Inside, he said he found Steenkamp, slumped over. He said he lifted her bloodied body into his arms and tried to carry her downstairs to seek medical help.
But by then, it was too late.
"She died in my arms," the athlete said.
The Valentine's Day shooting death hocked South Africans and many around the world who idolized Pistorius for overcoming adversity to become a sports champion, competing in the London Olympics last year in track besides being a Paralympian. Steenkamp was a model and law graduate who made her debut on a South African reality TV program that was broadcast on Saturday, two days after her death.
Nel charged Pistorius with premeditated murder and said the athlete opened fire after they engaged in a shouting match.
"She couldn't go anywhere. You can run nowhere," Nel said. "It must have been horrific."
A conviction of premeditated murder carries a mandatory sentence of life in jail.
Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair ruled that Pistorius must face the harshest bail requirements available in South African law. That means Pistorius' lawyers must offer "exceptional" reasons for the athlete to be free before trial, besides simply giving up his two South African passports and posting a cash bond.
Pistorius sobbed softly as his lawyer, Barry Roux, insisted the shooting was an accident and that there was no evidence to substantiate a murder charge.
"Was it to kill her, or was it to get her out?" he asked about the broken-down door. "We submit it is not even murder. There is no concession this is a murder."
Pistorius' emotional outbursts again played a part in how the hearing progessed, as it did during an initial hearing Friday. At one point, Nair stopped the hearing after Pistorius wept as Roux read a portion of the athlete's statement describing how Steenkamp bought him a Valentine's Day present, but wouldn't let him open it the night before.
"Maintain your composure," the magistrate said. "You need to apply your mind here."
Pistorius' voice quivered when he answered: "Yes, my lordship."
Affidavits from friends of Pistorius and Steenkamp read out by Roux in the hearing described the two as a charming, happy couple. The night before the killing, they said, Pistorius and Steenkamp had canceled separate plans in order to spend the night before Valentine's Day together at his home, in a gated neighborhood of Pretoria.
Outside the court, several dozen singing women protested against domestic violence and waved placards urging that Pistorius be refused bail. "Pistorius must rot in jail," one placard said.
As details emerged at the dramatic court hearing in the capital, Steenkamp's body was being cremated Tuesday at a memorial service in the south-coast port city of Port Elizabeth. The family said members had arrived from around the world. Six pallbearers carried her coffin, draped with a white cloth and covered in white flowers, into the church for the private service.Next Page >
Excerpts of prosecutor's case against Pistorius
Here are excerpts from the prosecution's affidavit against Oscar Pistorius, whom they have charged with premeditated murder over the Feb. 14 shooting death of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp:
"The incident took place in the residence of the applicant (Pistorius) and we are confident that it will not be in dispute that (Pistorius) fired four shots, three of which hit the deceased and caused her death. She was unarmed and inside a toilet with the door closed. The applicant fired shots from outside the closed door of the toilet. ...
"There were two people in the house during the evening of 13-14 February 2013 — the applicant and the deceased, who were in a relationship. The deceased arrived between 1700 and 1800 on the 13th of February 2013 and planned to spend the night with the accused. An overnight bag was found in the main bedroom and a cosmetic bag in the bathroom (scene of crime). The deceased was shot three times whilst she was in the toilet behind a closed door.
"The bathroom and the toilet is about six meters (yards) from the main bedroom and upstairs from the main entrance and living area of the applicant's house. A passage links the bathroom and bedroom. The house is situated in a security complex with 24-hour security available.
"The door to the toilet was broken open from the outside — the only reasonable inference being that it was locked and could not be opened. (Pistorius) gained access to the toilet and carried the deceased downstairs where he walked into security guards. The main door of the house was not locked. (Pistorius) told his sister that he thought it was a burglar. We argue that this was part of the pre-planning to use as a defense. Why would a burglar lock himself into a toilet? There may have been an argument earlier between (Pistorius) and the deceased. ...
"There is no possible explanation to support his report that he thought that it was a burglar. Even (in) his own version, he readied himself, walked to the bathroom with the clear intention and plan to kill the 'burglar' and did so whilst the burglar was harmless and contained in a toilet. This in itself also constitutes premeditated murder of a 'defenseless burglar.'
"It is our respectful argument that 'pre-planning' or premeditation do not require months of planning — if ... I ready myself and walk a distance with the intention to kill someone, it is premeditated."
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Deborah from PureMothers, Week 1
I decided to take Beth's challenge over at FakePlasticFish and tally my family's disposable plastic trash for one week, starting friday morning 5/15 and ending at midnight 5/21. I was curious to see if having a toddler increased my plastic consumption in any significant amount. Turns out, that the items I purchase for him did not account to as much as I thought. But, I do certainly see places where I can cut back on his plastic trash, as well as my husband's and mine. Here is my 22 month old son's tally:
- 35 disposable diapers
- 1 packaging diapers came in
- 1 bottle of bubble bath
- 2 tubs of Sunbutter (only option)
- 4 yogurt containers
- 2 packages of turkey deli slices
- 3 cereal bar wrappers
- 1 bag of imported grapes (only organic option when not in season)
- 1 raw cheddar cheese (not available raw at cheese counter)
- 1 ring from raw organic milk (bottle was glass, cap is plastic)
- 1 bag of mini raisins for play group
- 1 popsicle wrapper
- 2 wrappers for frozen meals
- 1 bag of frozen peas & carrots
- 2 lids to oatmeal boxes
- 2 plastic seals to oatmeal boxes
- 1 cheese stick wrapper
- 7 straws to juice boxes
- 7 wrapper for straws
- 1 plastic shrink wrap on juice box grouping
- 3 straws to strawberry milk boxes
- 3 wrappers to straws
My son goes through about 5 disposable diapers per day and I usually use as least 1 or 2 cotton training underpants or all-in-one cloth diapers in a day. I tried the cloth diaper route and gDiapers but he kept pulling at them and couldn't walk very well in them. I wanted to love cloth, but my son is just so skinny and they didn't seem to work. Sorry Beth. Sorry Earth. I am happy to say that the wipes I use for him are 100% biodegradable and packaged in eco-friendly, compostable chalk-based material. The only item that is recyclable is the bubble bath bottle – but not the lid. I also want to mention that almost everything is organic, but that doesn't always mean that the packaging is earth-friendly. I am learning that organic does not always mean it's good for the planet once it reaches the consumer – just in the way it was grown and whether it's biodegradable. It rarely refers to the packaging. I can see that as my toddler gets older some of these items won't be used anymore. I have also decided to trade in his juice boxes for another refillable stainless steel Thermos filled from glass-bottled juice with metal lids.
I'm a little sick to my stomach when I look at my pile. Only one item in my tally is recyclable where I live, which tells me that recycling is not the long term answer to our plastic problem.
- 2 packages frozen raviolis
- 1 bag of bread sticks
- 1 plastic wrap for 8 rolls of paper towels
- 1 plastic wrap for 4 rolls of toilet paper
- 4 yogurt containers
- 1 bottle of agave syrup
- 1 container cream cheese
- 1 container for strawberries
- 1 container raw hemp nib brownies
- 1 container raw hazelnuts
- 1 container cherry tomatoes
- 1 container blueberries
- 2 plastic wraps around pot pies
- 1 bag shredded cheese
- 1 bag dried apricots
- 1 bag sushi rice
- 1 lid to oatmeal box
- 1 plastic seal to oatmeal box
- 1 bread bag from Whole Foods
- 1 plastic tie for bread
- 1 bread bag from farmer's market
- 3 protein bars/chocolate bar
- 1 packing tape for diaper shipment
- 3 plastic bubble packing for diaper shipment
- 1 Starbucks cup, lid & straw
- 1 coffee lid
- 1 wrapper to pre-made deli sandwich
- 1 container for dressing for said sandwich
- 2 plastic sleeves to greeting cards (ridiculous purchase!)
- 1 wrapper for neck of Nantucket Nectar juice bottle (why?)
- 2 cereal bags
- 1 popsicle wrapper
- 1 organic toaster pastry wrapper
- 2 lids taken off rice milk boxes
- 1 container for cat treats
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 3 plastic wrappers to frozen meals
- 2 over wraps to pot pies
- 1 netted bag of mini potatoes
- 1 wrapper for my biodegradable Twist sponge – (confused about that one)
- 1 package for frozen vegetables that came inside a cardboard box
- 1 bag from farmer's market for raspberries (I ran out of my eco-bags)
- 1 large sheet of plastic backing for vinyl wall appliques – cut into several pieces to apply
- 1 Arrowhead Spring Water bottle top
- 1 plastic remainings to new CVS Club Card
- 1 roll of invisible tape
- 1 plastic bag I can't remember
- 1 pump to my face lotion (bottle is glass)
- 1 package of 4-pk AA batteries for my camera (my camera died while taking these photos, adding more plastic to my tally!)
One week of plastic trash filled this paper bag. That's a lot of trash each week. Not to mention that I just didn't run out of shampoo, toothpaste, pens or bread. And, my son didn't break a (second-hand) plastic toy this week.
Getting this perspective is helping me to find which items I can replace with non-plastic alternatives, like giving up water delivery and purchasing a water filtration system. I am researching reverse osmosis systems now. I am trying Furoshiki wrapping for gifts and give up my tape. I am using more rags and slowly eliminating paper towels for good. This will save us money too. From now on I am only purchasing fruits and veggies from farmer's markets in my cloth bags. I am also going to utilize the bulk bins more at Whole Foods for things like rice and dried fruit. The plastic bags from my tally will be re-used for cat litter waste and the other plastic I will save for packing materials. One thing I may have overlooked is the plastic lining inside my rice milk cartons and son's juice boxes. I realized after tossing those that they don't use wax anymore, but polyethylene – a plastic.
I am willing to give up a few items that don't have a plastic-free alternative; like frozen raviolis and breadsticks. I can make homemade pasta and snacks. I can certainly shred my own cheese, but cheddar always seems come wrapped in plastic wrap! I have thought about making my own bread, but the yeast comes in plastic and at least I can reuse the bread bags for litter. I am not sure what lifestyle changes might be necessary to make more changes. I already stay at home and make most of our food from scratch. Perhaps I need to make a trip once each week to Berkeley to utilize the larger selection of bulk bins at the Berkeley Bowl.
I am not willing (or there is no other option) to give up batteries, soft toilet paper (have a baby and you'll agree and Scott is the only company wrapped in paper), sliced bread, some frozen meals/vegetables for my child (I'll give up mine), agave syrup and Nancy's brand cream cheese. I also still feel compelled to use organic skin care in glass with plastic lids or pumps and some makeup packaged in plastic. Although, I did switch to Josie Maran's line and some items are compostable!
Thank you, Beth for opening my eyes and challenging me to look at new ways to reduce my plastic consumption. So, I am passing on this challenge to all you Moms out there – to tally your disposable plastic for one week and find places where you could make a change or two.


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Graduation, either from high school, college or university, is the subject about which I speak.
The very day this Irrigator hits driveways in the Patterson community, our local high schools (Del Puerto and Patterson High) will hold their commencement ceremony. Several of those seniors I have had the honor of knowing throughout their middle and high school years (I'm proud of you Nick, Elena and Anna from Central Catholic High School).
So what do these graduates need?
First, they will need prayer. Graduating from high school or college usually means a change that is rather drastic. Many will be moving away from their family to attend school or take jobs. Two of our three sons did just that within 90 days of high school graduation. They had to grow up and start taking care of so many new daily concerns. So, pray for those you know that are graduating.
Second, they will need some encouragement. Buy them a card and stick a check in it with a personal note from you. Tell them that you will be praying for them. Shake their hand and/or give them a hug. Every graduate needs it as the challenges that lie ahead are more than most of them can imagine.
Our middle son lived at home while going through his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of the Pacific. Then he moved 1,000 miles away. That gave him some extra time to grow up and be ready for some of the crazy stuff that being an adult throws at a person.
One other thing: some of the parents of our graduates will need prayer and encouragement as well. Saying good-bye to your child comes with different levels of difficulty. My wife and I still have some tough days because we would like to be able to hug our sons. The oldest has been gone since August 2005 and lives 1,800 miles from us. Other than Christmas vacation, and maybe another trip in the summer, phone calls and Skype are the only ways of connecting.
Here is a passage from the Christian Bible that helps me keep all this in perspective: Psalm 18:1-2. The God of Jesus Christ promises to be my fortress, deliverer, rock and more. As parents, our job is to raise our children and send them out. Be sure that you are seeking this loving God and the peace that only He can give. Parents and students alike will do good to remember this.
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after dealing with that traumatic experience, we had decided we didnt want anymore children. well one little slip up on my birth control pill, and im pregnant again! im terrified and i have no one to talk to who really understands how serious it all was and is. I am 15 weeks pregnant now and my doctors are not providing me with the care that I feel I need so I am in the process and finding a new obgyn and a high risk doctor. My question for you ladies is this...I am already started to feel some of the symptoms that I did with my son. I have a constant headache that seems to never end, with some blurred vision here and there. I have also been having a lot of pain in my right kidney and lower back, making it tender to even touch my ribs sometimes. I know these symptoms can also just be caused from normal pregnancy so I dont want to seem crazy and go to the er every time it happen. I have done a lot of research and found that most of the time pre-e and HELLP occur in the late 2nd and 3rd trimester, but has anyone experienced it sooner than that? I am scared to death of dying or of my baby having to be born to early and I want to try and do everything in my power to prevent this, including getting my doctors to actually start listening to me for a change! Thank you all for listening to my story and I appreciate any advice you have to give!


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Welcome to the game-show economy
Forget the dream home, most contestants just want to stay in their homes and pay down debt.
Forget about being a millionaire. Americans just want to pay the bills.
Recessions and tight budgets bring out desperation in people. For example, state-run lotteries will often see a bump in sales when times are tough.
As purveyors of slim hope, they aren't the only game in town. USA Today notes a rising interest in game show appearances by people not looking for riches but just trying to pay the bills.
On the syndicated show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," contestants test their trivia knowledge by answering more and more difficult questions, in return winning more and more money.
These days, as the story suggests, game show contestants are less willing to risk losing, even if big bucks are right around the corner -- no sense going for the million when a cool $50,000 will help postpone a foreclosure or pay health care expenses for those not carrying insurance.
Prior to 2008, it seems, most contestants said they were playing for a dream home or a dream vacation. Now, they just want to stay in their homes and pay down debt.
I remember trying out for a game show when I was in college. I was just hoping to win a few bucks to help pay for school. Today, more and more people need help with basic necessities.
Certainly, the odds of answering a few questions on a game show are much better than the odds in any lottery.
But there are lessons to be learned here. For example, I wonder how many investors are taking big chances in the stock market right now as a way to get rich quick -- or at least catch up. I suspect the numbers are quite large.
Just take a look at the number of infomercials selling options trading software. Options can be like a lottery ticket. For a low dollar investment, investors can see huge appreciation in a short period of time.
But the losses can be devastating. Make a bad option trade with your last $25,000, and you'll be left with nothing. (The software also isn't cheap.)
Sure, we've all read about the Bernie Madoffs of the world scamming mostly rich clients, but there are a thousand mini-Madoffs for every one you read about.
Be alert out there, and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There's no such thing as a sure-thing stock. Any investment entails risk, and those stocks offering the biggest returns also entail the largest amount of risk.
In other words, do not bet the house. Instead, spend those dollars on a trip to Los Angeles and try out for one of those game shows.
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WolfMoon said:
A girl's coming-of-age story complete with racial tension and a spooky neighbor who never comes out. Yet another great classic I urge everyone to read.
posted Nov 16, 2012 at 3:57PM
Marsap said:
Set in the small Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus--three years punctuated by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Through Scout's eyes and story telling the issues of race, class, justice, and the pain of growing up are explored. What I love about this story is how the Lee shows that everyone is human and multi-faceted. Mrs Dubose, a bigot who screams insults at the Finches, is also a courageous woman who kicks her morphine addict and dies "beholden to nothing and nobody", Miss Caroline Fisher who has compassion for the Jews of Europe but none for blacks of her own community--even Scout herself who can't understand why they shouldn't play games involving Boo Radley. The language of this book may not be appropriate for younger children--but it is a must read for all. 5 out of 5 stars.
posted Aug 24, 2012 at 11:41AM
Vivek said:
A very well written book from a small girl's point of view. You will get lost in your childhood memories while reading the book.Book prologue will tell you that this is about racism etc. but once you start reading you will realise how well that subject has been handled without making the book depressing etc.
posted Jul 28, 2011 at 12:49PM
Rebecka said:
I thought this book would be boring, because it was assigned for school, but it was surprisingly good. I would recommend this book for high schoolers.
posted Jul 7, 2011 at 11:54AM
Rebecka said:
I thought this book would be boring, because it was assigned for school, but it was surprisingly good. I would recommend this book for high schoolers.
posted Jul 7, 2011 at 11:54AM
Knitted said:
Don't really know much about this book, but I thought it'd be a great add.
posted Jan 2, 2011 at 9:37PM
stet said:
This classic is as good a read today as it was for me as a young girl. Harper Lee's powerful story of tolerance, compassion, childhood innocence, and the perseverance of a patient, kind man who risked it all to stand up for what he believed in are timeless.
posted Dec 2, 2010 at 2:43PM
probablynarnia said:
If I had to pick one book that's my absolute favorite, this is probably it (though it probably isn't the one that I would say right away). It is interesting, engaging, and uses a clever way of portraying some tough topics. It is one that everyone should be required to read before they can.. well, whatever. Read this. Now.
posted Jul 12, 2010 at 11:10PM
Summer_Blue said:
A classic that can be read over and over yet a new message comes out of it every time. Even if you have dissected it in school, there is a new meaning every time.
posted Apr 26, 2010 at 6:01PM
Tide said:
Without a doubt my all time favorite book of all time.
posted Mar 27, 2010 at 9:46AM
Tide said:
I think this is really my favorite book :) Incredibly well written, showing the racism and bigamy in a small southern town from the point of few of a young girl. Also a fascinating subplot with the mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. Will surely keep your intention. Warning: some strong racial language, I would not recommend for children.
posted Mar 5, 2010 at 9:47AM
AllieRose said:
Read this book now, then read it again in a year, and again the year after that, and continue until the day you die. Every time you will get more from this timeless tale and you will never tire of it.
posted Jan 22, 2010 at 9:57PM
Booklover2 said:
A timeless classic that will never grow old this story gives us a view of racial discrimination that no other book can offer.
posted Jul 25, 2009 at 4:47PM
Laura P. said:
A giant of American literature and required reading in most high schools--as it should be. Every American should read this book. I read this at age 12 and reread it when my teenage kids read it for school. For me it invokes a rare flash of true empathy for the pain of racial injustice.
posted Jul 15, 2008 at 11:39AM
Fish Don't Eat Grub said:
This is my favorite book
posted Jul 25, 2007 at 8:52AM
Kim B said:
One of the best first novels ever written.
posted Feb 22, 2007 at 10:39AM
Kim B said:
Probably one of the best first novels ever written.
posted Feb 20, 2007 at 8:36PM
Antessa said:
This book will bring you to tears! An amazing read! Everyone should find space on their bookshelf for this one!
posted Jan 28, 2007 at 8:43PM
leticia said:
great book.could read over and over.about life during the 1940's. the racism in a small alabama town.
posted Dec 15, 2006 at 7:07PM
Fleur said:
This book is amazing. It shows how cruel and how loving society can be, all for reasons that don't make sense at first glance, but if one glances deep down, everything comes together. I loved the way the story is told from a little girl's point of view, because it simplifies everything, which helped because I read it when I was a lot younger. But the meaning of the book was not lost on me, and it still stands as one of the best books I've ever read.
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