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Served with a salad and warm, crusty bread, risotto makes for a wonderfully cozy dinner. Healthy butternut squash lends nutrients to this version, and kids can help out by keeping the pot stirred.
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The plump sausages impart wonderful flavor to the chicken, making it deliciously tender and savory. Serve with a salad, then spread the roasted garlic cloves on warm, crusty French bread for a hearty supper.
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Phoenix AZ Airports
The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino is an ideal choice when looking for hotels near Phoenix AZ airports, having many options an hour or less away.
Scottsdale Airport
Scottsdale Airport (SDL) is a general aviation reliever facility with no commercial commuter or airline service and is home to many of the Valley's corporate aircraft. Scottsdale Airport began in June 22, 1942, as Thunderbird Field II, a basic training facility for World War II Army Air Corps pilots. Today, the outstanding facilities of the Airport, along with life and the amenities of the Scottsdale area have attracted a large number of businesses that desire to locate on or near the Airport.
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Falcon Field Airport
Falcon Field (FFZ) was originally opened in 1941 as a pilot training facility for the British Royal Air Force during WWII. Now, this is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States. It is also home to more than 110 businesses, and employs over 1,000 people. Falcon Field was the recipient of the "2010 Arizona Airport of the Year Award".
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Established in 1928 with one runway, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is now Arizona's largest and busiest airport, and the largest commercial airport in the American Southwest. The airport is the primary regional hub and gateway for Mexican and Hawaiian departures for US Airways and is the third-largest focus city for Southwest Airlines. US Airways and Southwest are the airport's two largest carriers.
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IATA: AZA, ICAO: KIWA, FAA: IWA) in Mesa, offers just plane easy® travel to more than 40 destinations on two airlines: Allegiant and Spirit. Gateway's Charles L. Williams Passenger Terminal features free Wi-Fi, Paradise Bakery and Café, Copper Plate – An American Grill, The Phoenix, and more! While you wait to board your flight, relax in our Fergie and Feller Field outdoor courtyard or let your furry friend enjoy our pet area.
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Gateway contributes $685 million annually to the Arizona economy and is developing as an international aerospace center. In addition to the area's skilled labor force, excellent year-round flying weather, three expansive runways averaging 10,000 feet, and access to international markets, Gateway's assets make it a prime location for global-minded companies.
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Chandler Municipal Airport
Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) is situated in southeastern Metropolitan Phoenix. It is an excellent business airport; a base for charter, transport, and sightseeing excursions; and is home to world-class training institutions. Chandler Municipal is among the nation's busiest general aviation airports with nearly 160,000 operations each year.
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Halt! Who goes there? If it ain't Old Man Winter with a massive dump, shut the door and keep a watchful eye for clouds on the horizon in the Spyder Men's Sentinel Jacket. When the flurries start to fly, let your guard down and go grab some throat-tickling powder as you eat face shot after face shot. The combo of burly fabrics and lightweight insulation protect you from cold and snow, whether you anticipated the assault or were ambushed by a fast-moving storm.
Clean lines turn polyester twill into an eternally-stylish jacket. An asymmetrical attitude gives the Sentinel attitude without turning into an already-outmoded piece of winter wear. Taped seams, Spylon+ DWR, and the Xt.L 10k/10k laminate cooperate to prevent the elements from penetrating and permeating the fabric boundaries. A hint of insulation in the sleeves and torso offer a bit of protection from the cold, and up the ante on warmth-retention when you put the Sentinel over thermal baselayers.
The removable hood fits over your helmet, and you can adjust the opening when pretty swirls of snow turn into a rabid angry snow monsters. Underarm vents let you dump surplus body heat if you're hiking up a ridgeline. The powder skirt keeps smoky snow dust from settling on your back, and can be snapped back when you're walking around town. Put your goggles in your pocket for safe keeping if you go straight from the slopes to the bar, and wipe the beer off with the chamois wipe so you can see semi-clearly the next day.
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
Battlefield Monument Trail
1 mile round trip
The Battle of San Pasqual had little military significance, historians surmise, but was nevertheless a pivotal event during the Mexican-American War—a conflict that brought California under American control and eventually into the Union.
At dawn on December 6, 1846, American troops, led by Stephen Kearny, peered through the fog at the Californios who were encamped in the San Pasqual Valley. Then they attacked. The Americans and their horses were in terrible condition (the result of an exhausting journey from New Mexico). To make matters worse, their gunpowder was wet.
The Californios, a superb group of horsemen under the command of General Andres Pico, met the Americans' charge with gunfire and their deadly long lances.
Some 21 Americans were killed and many more wounded, including General Kearny, in the short but intense battle. About a dozen Californios were wounded as well before both sides withdrew.
A four-day standoff followed. Kearny sent Kit Carson to bring back U.S. Army reinforcements from San Diego. The reinforced Americans, with overwhelming superiority, soon captured San Diego and Los Angeles as well.
The state historic park interprets the battle—the most severe one of the Mexican-American War fought in California. A visitor center and museum tell the story of the conflict with maps, displays and a video. Other exhibits feature the history and natural history of the San Pasqual Valley. The park's short nature trail and Battlefield Monument Trail are also good introductions to the life and lore of San Pasqual Valley.
Most visitors rush through the valley on the way to the San Diego Wild Animal Park, located adjacent to the park. But San Pasqual Valley and the state park are well worth a stop.
Directions to the trailhead: From Highway 78, eight miles east of Escondido, take the turnoff to San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. Leave your car in the lot by the visitor center.
The hike: Join the nature trail, which begins on the hillside behind the visitor center. After 0.25 mile, join Battlefield Monument Trail and ascend a sloped bristly with prickly pear cactus. At a picnic ramada, enjoy an inspiring view of the wide San Pasqual Valley as well as a fine place to eat lunch. Return the way you came back to the visitor center or continue west on Battlefield Monument Trail to a historic monument next to Highway 78.
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All finalists will receive a one-year subscription to Acoustic Guitar Magazine and strings from Kyser Musical Products.
The on-site live competition takes place at the Chris Austin Stage in Alumni Hall on the campus of Wilkes Community College on festival Friday. Each song in the finals must be performed live by the composer, with no more than one accompanist other than a co-writer and no performances to pre-recorded tracks. When there are two or more songwriters the limit on stage is three individuals.
The first tie-breaker in the finals will be the highest score given to a song by an individual judge.
Entries will be judged by a panel of professional songwriters, publishers, or other music industry professionals from the Nashville music community who volunteer their time. Please know that all submissions are listened to and treated fairly by a team of volunteer judges. The preliminary judging is in Nashville and will continue to be due to the volume of industry professionals that can be drawn upon for their expertise. All entries will be judged on originality, lyrics, melody and the song's overall commercial potential. Music production and performance quality are not considered.
All decisions by judges will be final. Round 1 takes place in Nashville, Tenn. and final round at MerleFest. Finalists will be determined and posted on the website before April 1. Only finalists will be personally notified. No personal emails will be sent to entrants who did not make the final 12.
No entrants will be provided with scores or evaluations of their entries; it is not feasible at this time due to the number of entries.
2014 Judges for the on-site competition: Darrell Scott, Charles Humphrey III, & Niall Toner.
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Blake Shelton is hotter than hot right now. While in Nashville filming Invitation Only, (which I was a part of), he found enough time in his schedule to celebrate "Honey Bee" going number one. Songwriters Rhett Atkins, Ben Hayslip and the Warner Brothers staff were all on hand for the evening held at the Warner Brothers Nashville offices.
"Rhett, you be my honey bee and suckle me any time," he joked. "I'd love it."
The party included his signature humor, whiskey, and laughter. Congratulations to Blake, Warner Brothers, Starstruck, Ben and Rhett on the number one single. "Honey Bee" had gone platinum within 12 weeks of its release and debut on the Academy of Country Music awards earlier this year which he co-hosted for the first time with Reba McEntire.


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Who's Afraid of David Dukes' Dukes?
I don't know David Dukes. I never heard of him. I don't know who he is other than being another one of the tens of millions of Jew haters who pollute cyberspace with their anti-Semitic dribble. Someone sent me an article he wrote about one of my recent blogs at The Jewish Press, in which he accuses me of fostering a doctrine of Jewish Supremacy. He accompanied his diatribe with a photo of me taken on Purim when I was wearing a fake streimmel with fake dangling peyes. Obviously, he thinks that's my normal garb – which shows what an astute expert he is. Here's his article, followed by a duke or two of my own:
Leading Jewish Author Says Gentiles Who Do Not Support Jews are Cursed by God
A telling insight into the psychology of Jewish Supremacism has been provided by a leading Israeli author and winner of the Israeli Ministry of Education Prize for Creativity and Jewish Culture, to the effect that those gentiles who do not support Jews are cursed by God.
Writing in an op-ed piece in the Jewish news source, The Jewish Press, best-selling (In Israel and among Jews) author Tzvi Fishmansaid that "whoever blesses the Children of Abraham will be blessed, and whoever curses them will be cursed in return."
His article, significantly published in one of the world's leading Jewish publications, illustrates well that the real problem is not just Zionism, but rather Jewish Supremacism, of which Zionism is merely the latest manifestation.
In a typical display of Jewish Supremacist hypocrisy, Fishman in his article blames America's dire economic situation on American gentiles, saying that they are suffering because they no longer support Israel.
In reality, the dire economy is a result of Jewish Supremacist manipulation of the banking system and American government.
This in turn has plunged the world into an economic crisis because of the bank bail-out—which was ultimately caused by the Jewish-designed "subprime mortgage" system.
"The reason for America's precarious economic situation is clear. At the beginning of our history, God informs Abraham that he will be a blessing to the world. The nations that are good to Abraham's offspring will be blessed, and the nations that suppress Israel will be cursed," Fishman wrote.
"In the past, the United States helped the State of Israel in many ways, but now, instead of helping Israelis settle all of the Land that God gave to the Jews, America has the gall to tell us where we can live in Jerusalem and our Biblical homeland, and where we cannot," he continued.
"That certainly is not blessing the Jewish People. So it isn't surprising that America is being threatened with economic collapse – along with Europe and the rest of the countries that are against our free and unlimited settlement in the Land of our Forefathers."
This belief that God has given the Jews the right to do as they please–even if it means ethnically cleansing Palestinians—and that gentiles must unilaterally support these crazed Jewish fantasies—is one of the most common themes of Jewish Supremacism.
It seems as if they genuinely believe that they have been appointed by God to rule over all Gentiles!
"The first plague in Egypt turned the Nile River to blood. Rashi explains that when God punishes a nation, He begins by punishing their gods. The Egyptians worshipped the Nile, just as America worships money. That's why America's economy has been taking a beating."Fishman continued.
"The only solution is to stop pressuring Israel not to build in Jerusalem and the rest of Biblical Israel. If America hopes to escape the financial collapse that is coming, the United States must support Israel's settlement in every way it can. As God told Abraham – whoever blesses the Children of Abraham will be blessed, and whoever curses them will be cursed in return."
It should be remembered that this is not the raving of some lone lunatic, but a decorated and respected member of Israeli society, hosted and lauded at the highest levels.
It is a dramatic insight into how Jewish Supremacists view the world and of how they regard all gentiles as their natural, god-ordained, slaves.
First of all, I stand by what I wrote. After all, that's what God told to Avraham. The nations which are good to Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed. It's a part of Duke's Bible too, if he would take the trouble to read it.
About the Author: Tzvi Fishman was awarded the Israel Ministry of Education Prize for Creativity and Jewish Culture for his novel "Tevye in the Promised Land." For the past several years, he has written a popular and controversial blog at Arutz 7. A wide selection of his books are available at Amazon. The views expressed in this blog are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of The Jewish Press
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Marian University is pleased to once again be hosting the Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair!
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High-quality child care can have a lasting impact on a child's development, behavior and cognitive abilities, according to a report released today by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Based on the findings of the report, children who received high-quality care in the first few years of life scored higher on measures of academic and cognitive achievement when they were 15 years old.
Arlington, VA - The National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) released its latest report today, ranking states on their current small family child care home standards and oversight policies. The report, entitled Leaving Children to Chance: NACCRRA's Ranking of State Standards and Oversight of Small Family Child Care Homes, 2010 Update reveals that most states fail to protect the health, safety and well-being of children being cared for in small family child care homes.
According to a report released today by the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA), Voices for America's Children and Every Child Matters Education Fund, at least 42 states have cut programs affecting America's children as a result of the recession. The report entitled, State Budget Cuts: America's Kids Pay the Price, lists state-by-state the cuts to programs affecting children including cuts to public health, programs for children with disabilities, K-12 and early education (such as child care), and higher education.&n
Arlington, VA – Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released additional guidance for child care and early childhood programs on how to respond to the H1N1 flu. Children in early childhood settings present unique challenges for infection control due to the highly vulnerable population, close interpersonal contact, shared toys and other objects, and limited ability of young children to understand or practice good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene. And children under age 5 are at increased risk of complications from the flu with the greatest r
Arlington, VA – Today, the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) released Keeping Children Safe: A Policy Agenda for Child Care in Emergencies. In the wake of the recent disasters in the Midwest , particularly Iowa, where almost 85,000 children under five are affected, this report sheds light on the increased need for a national policy agenda to ensure the safety and care of all children during disasters.
Budget Ignores Needs of Working Families with Children by Failing to Increase Child Care Funding
NACCRRA's New Report Ranks and Scores States Based on Current Family Child Care Standards and Oversight Policies
Fifteen States Received a Score of Zero
ARLINGTON, VA - The National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps to launch a new program that will provide respite care to Marine Corps families with children with special needs. NACCRRA Exceptional Family Member Program Respite Care (EFMP Respite Care) will initially launch in San Diego, California, and will serve Marine Corps families in the Greater San Diego area. Additional NACCRRA EFMP Respite Care launches will take place throughout the United States after the New Year.
Six months after Hurricane Katrina, America has all but forgotten the children affected by the storm - especially its' infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. There were more than 400,000 children under the age of five living in areas designated by FEMA as disaster areas. We know that Katrina literally left thousands of small children homeless and traumatized.
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Jake's Famous Crawfish Restaurant Review: Established in 1892, Jake's has a patina of burnished woods and deep colors, as well as a polished panache. Oversize booths and cozy tables are scattered throughout several rooms, making this the rare restaurant that manages to feel both spacious and intimate. The kitchen prides itself on crayfish, but that's just the beginning. Its fresh sheet offers more than 30 changing seafood selections flown in daily. The simplest preparations are usually the best. Try the oysters, shrimp, salmon, rockfish, razor clams, Dungeness crab, sole, trout or sturgeon. Clam chowder makes a good starter. Dessert is far from an afterthought; we recommend the banana cream or Key lime pies. You may have to wait to be seated even with a reservation, but there's a full bar (the happy hour menu is legendary) and an extensive wine list to help speed the time. While it's not a tourist trap, it is a favorite spot for out-of-towners. Service is among the most professional in town.
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A summit will be held in Madison this month to determine how to carry out Wisconsin's first statewide plan to control invasive species.
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is urging leaders from government, education, business, and non-profit groups to attend a meeting on May 23rd.
The goal is to come up with ways to implement a plan that's been drafted over the last two years.
Among other things, it calls for the increased reporting of invasive species, creating more extensive maps of where they're located, and ways to control those species.
The state council is made up of leaders from state government, businesses, conservation groups, and the UW System.


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North Carolina is removing thousands of people from its unemployment rolls which will disqualify them from collecting federal unemployment benefits, which would allow up to 47 weeks of additional aid.
Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen confirmed the model he publicly tweeted accidentally during the State of the Union address is his daughter, who he only discovered three years ago.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's friends are mustering supporters to counter a recall effort: "The purpose of the meeting is to muster and organize a 'shadow army' of 'shadow warriors' that are willing to volunteer their time to stand toe-to-toe at the majority of the locations here in Maricopa County where the paid progressive socialists are collecting petition signatures to recall Sheriff Joe."
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Open House Visit
Posted on September 9th, 2010 by Alejo Tenutta
The day has come and you're ready to change scenery. Your old residence isn't doing it for you anymore and you've decided that it's time to get on the prowl and begin house hunting. If you're in fact looking to purchase a new home and want to do it without a real estate agent, or at least want to look at a few options before contacting one, here a few tips on how to prepare yourself. Surprisingly enough, there's a lot more to open houses than meets the eye, so it's good to be completely organized.
Before leaving your home, make sure that you put on comfortable shoes that you can slip on and off with ease (especially the ladies). Why? Although it seems rather strange, remember that many open houses require guests to remove their shoes. With that in mind, you don't want to have to constantly untie your laces or take off boots. Not every home will ask you to do this; in fact, some will provide booties to place over your shoes, but in the instance that they do ask you to remove your shoes; you will want to avoid the inconvenience.
Once you've perused your shoe collection and have made the appropriate selection, you will want to equip yourself with a trusty map. See, with the assistance of a map, you can pre-plan your routes and visits. This will help eliminate excessive driving through unfamiliar neighborhoods, which can lead to unnecessary mileage and use of precious fuel. It will also ensure the effectiveness of your day by getting the most out of the valuable minutes you have to see each home. Knowing the roads and streets may also be helpful during the process of moving into your new home, being that you'll already be familiar with the area.
Finally, you have to make sure that you bring along your up-to-date camera, which can include the one on your cell phone if it's high-quality. While most agents and owners don't mind that you take pictures, verify with them first, because everyone is different after all. If they agree, take pictures of the outside of the home, including the front, sides, and backyard. Once you've finished that, make your way to the inside, where you should take pictures of all the specific details you enjoy and dislike. The biggest reason for having these pictures is that you're going to be visiting several homes before signing contracts and calling moving companies; therefore, the pictures will allow you to remember each particular home.
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That's in order to prevent frozen pipes. Utility officials are asking people there to keep the water running until notified by them. Bills will be adjusted accordingly, and any questions should be directed to the Utility Billing Office in Oconto Falls.
Village leaders in Nichols and Mishicot are also asking residents to do the same.
Officials in Ripon are getting calls from people who've had frozen water services. Residents there are being asked to run that slow trickle until further notice. Anyone who disregards the notice will be charged for thawing the service line. Questions can be directed to Utility Manager Chris Liveris at (920) 748-4912 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Water customers in Omro are being asked to run water for 5 minutes from one faucet at least three times a day, and leave a pencil-sized stream of water running overnight. Customers who do not use much water and those on dead-end streets should keep an especially watchful eye on the situation. An estimate of extra water usage will be deducted from the next quarterly bill for each customer, city officials say. Questions can be directed to Omro Water Utility at (920) 685-7025 or City Hall at (920) 685-7000.
FOX 11 reports Berlin officials are also asking people to run a stream of water the size of a pencil non-stop. The water should be run in an area of the home where it will not be shut off, the city says. Anyone who shuts off water early will be responsible for thawing water service. Customers will be issued an average bill for this quarter and may be for the next quarter as well.
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What Is the Greendex?
You've heard about it for years now—everyone's interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? What about the choices of your fellow citizens? What behaviors are people adopting globally that have a positive impact on environmental sustainability? What has changed—and what hasn't—in the past few years?
This is the fourth year National Geographic has partnered with GlobeScan to develop an international research approach to measure and monitor consumer progress toward environmentally sustainable consumption. The key objectives of this unique consumer tracking survey are to provide regular quantitative measures of consumer behavior and to promote sustainable consumption.
Why? We want to inspire action both among the millions that the National Geographic brand touches worldwide and among others who will hear about this study. A chief component of this effort is giving people a better idea of how consumers in different countries are doing in taking action to preserve our planet by tracking, reporting, and promoting environmentally sustainable consumption and citizen behavior.
This quantitative consumer study of 17,000 consumers in a total of 17 countries (14 in 2008) asked about such behavior as energy use and conservation, transportation choices, food sources, the relative use of green products versus conventional products, attitudes toward the environment and sustainability, and knowledge of environmental issues. A group of international experts helped us determine the behaviors that were most critical to investigate.
The result: the 2012 National Geographic/GlobeScan "Consumer Greendex," a scientifically derived sustainable consumption index of actual consumer behavior and material lifestyles across 17 countries. We will continue to track the Greendex over time, including comparability across the selection of countries representing both the developed and developing world.
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In their fourth survey that measures and monitors consumer behaviors that have an impact on the environment, the National Geographic Society and the research consultancy GlobeScan have found that environmentally friendly behavior among consumers has increased from 2010 in only five of 17 countries surveyed. Sustainable consumer behavior has decreased in nine. In only one country surveyed has environmentally friendly consumer behavior slipped below our 2008 baseline levels. So, while progress remains positive overall, some momentum has been shed in the past two years.
By environmentally friendly consumer behavior, we mean people's transportation patterns, household energy, and resource use, consumption of food and everyday consumer goods, and what consumers are doing to minimize the impact these activities have on the environment.
"Greendex 2012: Consumer Choice and the Environment—A Worldwide Tracking Survey" measures consumer behavior in areas relating to housing, transportation, food, and consumer goods. Greendex 2012 ranks average consumers in 17 countries according to the environmental impact of their consumption patterns and is the only survey of its kind.
The top-scoring consumers of 2012 are in the developing economies of India, China, and Brazil, in descending order. Those in emerging economies continue to round out the top tier of the Greendex ranking, while the lowest scores are all earned by consumers in industrialized countries. American consumers' behavior still ranks as the least sustainable of all countries surveyed since the inception of the study, followed by Canadian, Japanese, and French consumers.
Meanwhile, consumers in developing countries with the highest Greendex scores are the most likely to agree that they "feel guilty about the impact [they] have on the environment," despite having the lightest footprint as individuals. The research finds a positive relationship between the extent to which people feel guilty about their impact and the Greendex scores of average consumers in the same countries. Consumers with low Greendex scores, i.e., those demonstrating the least sustainable behavior as consumers, are least likely to feel guilty about the implications of their choices for the environment.
However, the opposite is true when it comes to the extent to which people feel empowered to help improve the environment as individuals. Those with the lowest Greendex scores and the least sustainable patterns of behavior are, ironically, also those who most feel able to make a difference. Consumers in emerging economies feel relatively helpless in the face of environmental problems which are often more tangible there.
Consumers in countries such as Mexico, Brazil, China, and India tend to be most concerned about issues like climate change, air and water pollution, species loss, and shortages of fresh water—all factors affecting the planet's ability to support life. Consumers in these large emerging economies are the most likely to report that environmental problems are having a negative impact on their health today. In contrast, the economy and the cost of energy and fuel elicit the most concern among American, French, and British consumers.
Consumers registering the largest 2012 versus 2010 increases in environmentally sustainable consumer behavior are the South Koreans and Germans, followed by the Spanish and Chinese. Consumers in the rapidly growing economies of India and Brazil, followed by Russia, have seen their Greendex scores decrease most since 2010. Between 2008 and 2010, consumers in eight of the 14 countries surveyed in all three years demonstrated year over year improvements. Of those, only Chinese and Hungarian consumers have extended the trend in 2012.
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Too often, individuals who are struggling with these diseases are warehoused in institutions, become homeless, or fall into a cycle of incarceration. Few sources of effective, affordable treatment are available to these, our neighbors. But Gateway Homes has a proven record of helping people with even the worst forms of mental illness to recover, return to school and work, maximize their quality of life beyond a psychiatric setting and achieve their goals of independent living.
Gateway Homes is proud to be participating in The Amazing Raise, a 36-hour online giving challenge supporting area non-profits. We want to thank all those who gave last year and encourage you to consider giving again. If you don't know about Gateway Homes you'll learn more right here on our web site.
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Do you like running in Central Park or Van Cortlandt Park more? --Josh, Bay Shore, NY
I prefer Van Cortlandt Park because I can tailor the run to my needs. I usually start on the Yonkers flat trail, and if I am feeling up to it on a particular day, I can hop on the infamous backhills and Cemetery Hill for some killer climbs. Then, if I need to finish the run with some strides or drills, I can head over to the Van Cortlandt Park track. It is great to have so many options in one place. Plus, with fewer runners and wide, shaded trails, running here feels like a respite from city life.
What is the one NYC spot you always try to take out-of-town friends when they visit for the first time? -- Emily, Des Moines, IA
Well, this answer is not going to win me any favor with the city's socialites, but if I am being honest, then Dallas Bar-B-Que on W. 72nd St. You don't exactly go here for quiet conversation. The food is tasty, the prices low, the portions enormous, and the drinks bigger still. It's how to do NYC on a budget. If my cousins or parents are coming to town, we will always schedule a visit to Little Italy- a little kitschy, but a nice selection of Italian eateries nonetheless and an excuse to eat some gelato.
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I'm going to eschew the expected LES (Lower East Side) or Gramercy Park areas. While these areas are full of neat restaurants, great shopping and young, hip professionals, I'd probably feel like an outsider. Park Slope, Brooklyn is more my style in that it has a more neighborhood feel, spacious apartments and plenty of greenery, yet it's still quick subway ride to Manhattan. In my different life, I would choose to live in this area.


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The U.S. Justice Department has denied Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel's appeal of its decision to reject Handel's plan for verifying voters' citizenship.
Handel, a 2010 Republican gubernatorial hopeful, asked the department in August to reconsider its decision to reject the system.
The Justice Department in May said the verification program is frequently inaccurate and has a "discriminatory effect" on minority voters.
The decision meant Georgia had to halt the citizenship checks, which Handel launched in 2007 in response to the Help America Vote Act. That federal law required states to verify voters' identity, but not necessarily citizenship.
The checks verify five criteria for new voters against information in databases held by the Georgia Department of Driver Services or Social Security Administration.
The Justice Department said the citizenship match had flagged 7,007 individuals as non-citizens but many were shown to be in error. Handel's office said in June it was investigating more than 30 cases of non-citizens voting and more than 2,100 people who were flagged still hadn't resolved questions regarding citizenship.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the American Civil Liberties Union sued Handel over the system in October, saying the checks amounted to a "systematic purging" of voter rolls just weeks before the election.
A three-judge federal panel declined to end the checks before November's general election, but ordered the state to seek Justice Department preclearance. Georgia is required to have any change to its voting laws approved in advance by the Justice Department, as required by the Voting Rights Act.
The Justice Department in 2008 originally asked the state to submit the system for preclearance after the presidential campaign of then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama raised questions about it.
In a statement released Friday, Handel said the Justice Department "has put politics ahead of common sense."
She said she will consider her options, which at this point include suing in federal court to overturn the Justice Department's decision or revamping the system and asking for Justice Department approval again.
October 16th, 2009
1:29 pm
SMACK! Now stop wasting our money, Ms. Handel, and come up with a program that will stand the DOJ scrutiny. Have you actually asked the DOJ what would be acceptable or are you doing this in a vacuum? Quite frankly, this has been going on for two years, and one would think you could get it right by now.
October 16th, 2009
1:37 pm
She can't get it right, seems like every time you turn around this lady's name is on the ballot for something. She doesn't stay in one job long enough, we all know she will not be elected as governor, so maybe this is the last that we will hear of her.
October 16th, 2009
2:03 pm
Ok, great, now we're cleared to be infected by the ACORN voter fraud scourge. Let the gaming begin . . .
October 16th, 2009
2:46 pm
What's that poor Handel girl to-do?
All she wants is to keep blacks folks from votin'
That's a time honored tradition down here.
October 16th, 2009
3:25 pm
Estoy muy contento de nuestros amigos comunistas en Washington han golpeado abajo esta mujer ahora yo y mi extranjero ilegal amigos pueden hacerse cargo de Georgia también! Bravo Bravo!
October 16th, 2009
5:04 pm
Well, what did we really expect……?????
October 18th, 2009
10:45 am
Yo quiero Taco Bell.
October 18th, 2009
3:40 pm
Each one of you giving Handel a hard time. You don't get it, there is no regulation that will get by DOJ. With the number of illegals in the Atlanta area north, this will be a major problem. DOJ is a joke for all times allowing illegals to vote.
October 19th, 2009
10:24 am
THis women Handel is racist and she not to be in office,
she said she going to sue the Justice Dept because she feel like
Black and latinos should not vote.
Do not vote for Handel
October 20th, 2009
9:33 am
I am very glad of this ruling. It is about time Handel face the music. I was in a meeting where alot of counties were telling of horrible experiences in the past Nov.,2008 election. I know for a fact…..people were turned away. People that registered to vote for the first time in their life. The problem????? well…….they were African American. Was this verified ? Yes. How? We made copies of them registering and had the list and the copies verified by the local county board. Their signature and date and time recieved. Uh oh………a record….that could not be shredded/lost….etc. In this meeting the eveidence of voter fraud was established. Result? They (Handel) told the county offical they were doing a good job…………………What??????????????????????? Yep. This person can not leave fast enough. If I and my husband had not presented this material and heard and saw how inattentive they were to anyone how presented their case, I would not have believed the story. I took a vacation day off …………just to witness this behavior.
go to one of these meetings……………..you will not believe what goes on. These meetings need to be set in on by Federal officals as well…….Maybe then they might even face their chairs to even look like they "might" be listening.
October 20th, 2009
2:05 pm
Shucks – Gwinnett County let me vote twice with my work ID, which has a bad picture of me with a hair color that is no longer mine and which has my middle name, not the first name I am registered to vote with. When I asked the second poll worker if that picture looked like me or if the ID had the correct name, she said "No," then explained that all she was required to do was make sure that the ID was a valid ID, which it was, not check that it matched the voter! BTW, I'm a white female; ya think that matters?
October 21st, 2009
12:55 pm
Handel doesn't know when to stop especially when the peoples money is involved.Bad sign for a perspective Gov.to keep losing in court.


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Your dog will love them. These are nice to give away to your f friends dogs at Christmas
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
In a large bowl combine flours, ginger and cinnamon. Next, stir in water, molasses, oil and peanut butter (dough will be a little stiff). On a floured surface roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch bone shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack. Store in airtight containers. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies for your "man's best friend."
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Sacra, 51, from Holden, MA, was treating pregnancy patients at SIM's ELWA hospital in Monrovia, a separate facility from the ELWA hospital's Ebola isolation ward. It is not known how he got the virus, SIM said. Sacra was released from the Nebraska hospital on Sept. 25.
A doctor who was identified only as an American was flown back to the U.S. on Sept. 9 for treatment in the isolation unit of Atlanta's Emory University Hospital. While the doctor's name has not been released, the WHO on Sept. 8 said one of its doctors would be evacuated after catching the virus while working in an Ebola treatment center in Sierra Leone.
Previously, Americans Kent Brantly, MD, and Nancy Writebol were infected with Ebola. Brantly was working in Liberia with the relief organization Samaritan's Purse, and Writebol, a SIM missionary, was in Liberia on a joint team with Brantly.
Both were treated at Emory University Hospital's isolation unit.
Writebol was released from the hospital Aug. 19 and Brantly 2 days later. Doctors said testing determined that both had recovered and no longer posed a threat of infecting others. Brantly has since donated blood to Sacra, a colleague and friend.


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