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If you live in the Lewis Co, TN area or are planning a visit and are willing to transcribe one of Lewis County's cemeteries (either in total or in part) or have copied YOUR family's data from particular cemeteries and are willing to share that information, I will be happy to post your data on this site and give you the credit. Please send me a file with the information. Include the date the cemetery census was taken along with your name. You will be a great help to those with Lewis County roots who live in other areas of the United States and the world. Thanks so much!
Brown Cemetery, McCord Hollow Road
Drake's Lane Holiness Church Cemetery
Freedom Holy Temple Cemetery
Gordonsburg Cemetery [near the Gordonsburg Church of Christ]
Harder Cemetery
Hensley Cemetery, Hwy. 420E
Hensley Cemetery, Hwy. 420W
Himes Cemetery
Johnston Cemetery
Kittrell Cemetery
Langford Cemetery
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Lee's Lake Cemetery
Lewis County Memorial Garden Cemetery
Lewis County Memorial Garden Mausoleum
Lomax Cemetery
Loveless Cemetery
McClain Cemetery
Melton Cemetery
Napier Cemetery (Ivy Bluff Cemetery)
Napier Cemetery Natchez Trace
Napier Cemetery Napier School
Napier Cemetery
Newtown Cemetery
Odom Cemetery 26 June 2007
O'Guin Cemetery
Palestine Cemetery
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Piney Cemetery
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Woonsocket, R.I. - The first MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic in coastal Southeastern North Carolina has opened inside a CVS/pharmacy store in Wilmington. Additional clinics in Carolina Beach and Leland are expected to open in late October.
The Wilmington clinic is MinuteClinic's 54th in North Carolina. The clinics are open seven days a week. No appointments are required at MinuteClinic and most health insurance is accepted.
"Since the first store-based clinic opened in North Carolina in 2005, MinuteClinic has helped to expand patient access to high-quality, convenient and affordable care at CVS/pharmacy locations near where residents live and work," said Andrew Sussman, M.D., president, MinuteClinic and senior VP/ associate chief medical officer, CVS Caremark Corporation.


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It's not what it looks like!
No, really, it's not. One in three images from a Google Image search for Go Go Tales is from this bit, which lasts about ten milliseconds and, really it's just the setting and Argento's wardrobe that make the moment any degree more or less icky than what you've probably seen at least once at the local dog run, i.e. somebody's just a little bit too comfortable with Fido. By the time you wince and avert, it's over.
No, really, it's not. One in three images from a Google Image search for Go Go Tales is from this bit, which lasts about ten milliseconds and, really it's just the setting and Argento's wardrobe that make the moment any degree more or less icky than what you've probably seen at least once at the local dog run, i.e. somebody's just a little bit too comfortable with Fido. By the time you wince and avert, it's over.
"Frisbees with my face on them? What was I thinking?"
- Ray Ruby, Go Go Tales
In some scenarios, a film takes on its decisive form on the set, and in others, it is rescued in the editing room. Abel Ferrara's Go Go Tales, an appealing if ultimately unwound day-in-the-life comedy about the desperate-to-please, born-to-lose manager of a red-light topless bar, is a bit of both. It actually peaks during the wordless opening shots - which turn out to be from the latter third of the film (and thus are all the more mysterious for being presented out of context) - a sensual, overhead track across weary, tuxedoed Ray Ruby (Willem Dafoe), and a cut to a melancholy ballerina across the room. The title appears in slanted blocks and the venue that will dominate nearly the whole of the film's running time is established with dancing girls and the authoritarian voices of their male guardians. A barely-coherent emcee presides over what is closer to a chintzy costume spectacular than an opportunity to ogle live nude girls, creating an unexpected (if tenuous) link between real, foundational ideas about how these clubs work (where masculine voice and muscle are equated to the power and profit motive behind the male gaze) and Ray's grand vision - to be illustrated with decreasing subtlety as the film progresses - of simply putting on a big show in the name of old-fashioned, old-timey theater.
Following the out-of-context opening shots and the subsequent establishment of Ray Ruby's club, Ferrara begins an extended duet between plot and plotless. The left brain of the film inscribes upon the narrative body a form closer to Frank Borzage's Stage Door Canteen - or a Cassavetes film, if The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was somehow transformed into an Office-like (UK version) comedy of desperation and anxiety - seemingly with each member of Ferrara's extended cinematic family getting a little bit of screen time. The right brain creates a ruse of what "matters," i.e. Ray's position of management and the desperate measures to which he resorts to maintain his grip, fending off attacks from every quarter.
Ten-odd minutes in, the first female voice hits the soundtrack like the slow grounding of a battleship across jagged rocks, accompanied by the image of a godless ostrich of a landlady: two-time Oscar nominee and Warhol-Morrissey veteran Sylvia Miles, the most authentic NYC/Boca Raton nomad ever depicted in the history of film, braying threats to transform the hovel into a Bed, Bath & Beyond - possibly a real threat, and possibly, running parallel with Ray's myriad of delusions, it's real only to her. But her character amounts to an extended cameo, a celebration of Sylvia by a director who adores her more than a platoon of glittery torsos. At the same time, Ray's surreal plan of saving his club through the purchase of hundreds of lottery tickets surfaces - Ferrara perhaps hoping to inject the same all-you-need-is-a-dollar-and-a-dream butterflies into the sink-or-swim tale of Ray Ruby.
"'Win For Life.' What a great name."
Mirroring Ray's perhaps-unconscious defiance of conventional, exploitative thinking in the name of art, Go Go Tales is all but devoid of unobstructed, lewd-minded shots of girls dancing. That is, there are plenty of girls and they're usually dancing (and yes, Asia Argento kinda-sorta tongue-kisses a dog, but no more grotesquely than Woody Harrelson did in Zombieland), but instead of blowing them out with 10,000-Watt floodlights and unrelenting closeups, Ferrara shoots the scenes with the same blue-tinged, chiaroscuro medium shots he uses for every other frame in the film: girls, management, patrons, the office, whatever. This is a democratizing aesthetic rather than a sexual-exploitative one, about which I'll say more in a moment, but basically it lines up with what Ferrara "says" in the way he shoots many of his movies, that we're all down in the gutter, and he's down there with us, and we're none the worse for wear, and he loves the sinner in himself, and that means he loves all a youse, too, if you'll just give him a shot.
"Did Ray ever beatchas?"
[chorus of] "No..." [from the girls]
A skid row version of Altman's A Prairie Home Companion, much of Go Go Tales rises and falls on the success of the cast's, and the editor's, ability to conceal the improv structure of most, if not all, of its scenes. Not all of this gets a pass. A lesson lost on many filmmakers, skilled improv is not the same as ad-libbing, and many exchanges in Go Go Tales appear to have been ad-libbed, turning much of the film into a macro version of the hastily-prepared talent show that - alarmingly - is expected to provide scaffolding for the narrative/non-narrative's home stretch. Less distressing is Dafoe's confession monologue, seemingly blueprinted on Peter Lorre's in M - concluding the film with a chord of auto-critique, or autobiography, that we should concede has been there the whole time, that all Ferrara wants is to be loved for his ramshackle, wrong-side-of-the-tracks charm, that he's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good, that he gambles, okay, he gambles. Okay?
Imperfect as it may be, Ferrara's far more intuitive visual aesthetic works overtime to compensate for GGT's liabilities as an Altman-/Cassavetes-esque narrative tapestry. Working in conjunction with the light and color matrix outlined above, Ferrara's camera moves in lithe, sinuous brushstrokes (sometimes in a W, sometimes in a tilted ellipse, sometimes just in an oddly-composed pan, or a lingering gaze on the club's double doors) that more fully express the beauty he sees in the venues and characters of ill-repute than any words or minced plotting the movie otherwise contains. The club, like the film, is not exactly a winning proposition, but if there's real beauty, a soulfulness that isn't faked, does it matter? It's a lot harder for an investor, who's sunk an untold fortune into bankrolling his brother's cracked dream, or a landlady who's been guaranteed the valley-less security of a corporate brand, to be persuaded by this plea than it is for a viewer.
- Jaime N. Christley, Curator
"...above all this, the film exudes a scuzzy warmth, like a puppy out in the alley licking up a puddle of spilled Schlitz. Take it home."
- Michael Sicinski, The Academic Hack


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MELASH needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 164 designs submitted by 47 freelance designers.
Product Name: Paws Off...Company Name being finalized...
We are a new company based out of Vancouver, BC and will be selling a variety of pet products through online and TV infomercials.
We aren't your usual online pet store selling pet clothing and shoes.
Our products will be focused on giving pets the freedom to roam the house without destroying furniture and creating a mess; natural consumable products that allow pets to enjoy a happier and healthier life with their owners. The products will help pets stay healthy and make owners happier assisting in common problems such as excessive shedding, chewing on furniture, biting on their wounds, bad breathe, overly excitable pets etc... (these are just some examples of how our products may help pets and their owners).
The company is one that cares for pets and their owners and wants them to have long and happy lives together.
Our Audience:
- Male and Female
- Ages 25-65
- Pet Owners/Pet Lovers/ Friends of Pet owners
The product line is called Paws Off. We need a logo created for this name.
These products are intended to keep owners homes as clean and tidy as possible while still allowing their dogs/cats the freedom to roam the house.
The logo for Paws Off should convey the following:
- Paws Off products protects different aspects of a home
- Paws Off is also pet friendly never causing discomfort or harming a pet
- Paws Off allows owners to give their pets freedom never having to confine a pet to one room
- Design should feel strong yet friendly
We are open to any ideas and any color scheme.
Please submit the artwork in Vector format.
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My grandson who is 9 months old fell and hit his mouth and he has lost one of his front teeth. What happens now? What should his mom do? She looked for the tooth but couldn`t find it. What is the next step? Will he be without a tooth until his permanent one comes in?
Thanks for the great question.
First off, your grandson should be evaluated by a pediatric dentist as soon as possible. I would also recommend evaluation by a pediatrician for closed head trauma. In some cases, even when the tooth appears to "be gone" it is actually pushed up into the gums (intruded) and a pediatric dentist would be able to ascertain that. If that is the case, the dentist may follow up and allow the tooth to re-erupt, which it might do. That is really the first and most critical step.
If the tooth is indeed gone, then sometimes an appliance can be made to replace the tooth. However, this is a long and difficult process -and an alternative is to leave the space alone. Typically space maintenance is not an issue in the anterior region. Also, be prepared that the grown up tooth may come in later than normal - and may have been affected by the trauma. We have no real way of knowing the full effects until the grown up tooth erupts.
Hope this helps!
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Annette Cerilli has been appointed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's Nationwide Leadership Council. Cerilli has served on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State since 2004 and is currently board president. She is also a member of the leadership-development committee. Cerilli is director of the Executive Development Center at Bryant University.
PBN: What is the National Leadership Council, and how is one selected to serve on it?
CERILLI: The council is one of the governing bodies of the National Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Network, and serves as the linkage between agency affiliates and the BBBSA National office located in Philadelphia. The council guides the development and execution of Big Brothers Big Sister's 2014 Nationwide Strategic Direction and the Annual Agency Scorecard, as well as key initiatives such as affiliate standards, quality and outcome-based performance measurements, marketing and fundraising work and leadership and partnership development.
PBN: What will be your duties as a member of the council?
CERILLI: The council promotes engagement and communication among the affiliate agencies and BBBSA national and promotes agency quality-growth and nationwide goals. We recommend strategic priorities and ensure that national BBBSA provides needed services to the agency affiliates. We make recommendations and approve modifications to standards and best practices and evaluate process-improvement strategies that encourage data-driven, fact-based decision-making and performance management.
PBN: Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State planning any new initiatives for 2012? What can we expect to see from the organization in its first full year with the new name?
CERILLI: Recruiting qualified men and women to serve as a Big Brother or Sister will continue to be a top priority for 2012. Our annual gala, national and state grants and directed donations fund some of our matches, while our donation center, which collects gently used clothing and miscellaneous household items, funds the majority of matches. You can call us to schedule a pick up or you can drop them in one of our 80 bins around the state or at our central location. •
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Today's cuppa: Bewley's Gold Blend tea
I'm off in a few minutes to enjoy my Labor Day, but before I go, I thought I'd mention that there happens to be a marathon of "Dirty Jobs" episodes on Discovery Channel today.
I'd also like to direct your attention to this story I wrote about host Mike Rowe earlier this year, focusing on his awesome Website, www.mikeroweworks.com, and on the concept of "shovel ready" jobs.
As Mike Rowe blog posts just never get old, click here, here, here, here and here for some other ones guaranteed to put a beneficial layer of good dirt on your soul and a smile on your grime-encrusted face.
Happy Labor Day!


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From the "Gadgets that Crack Me Up" file:
ThinkGeek has come up with a brilliant/insane new product called the: SnūzNLūz – Wifi Donation Alarm Clock.
Here's the description from their website:
Connects via WiFi to your on-line bank account, and donates YOUR real money to an organization you HATE when you decide to snooze!
For years the masses have told you that if you snooze you lose. You never believed them. You held your head high and slept in whenever you wanted to, always without fear of loss.Well, dear friends, the times have changed. The ingenious sages at ThinkGeek Labs(TM) have finally created the Ultimate weapon against snoozing – the SnūzNLūz(TM). People who enjoy sleeping in are cowering in fear all across the globe – it's finally true, when you snooze, you lose!
ThinkGeek, it sounds great! But how does it really work?
Glad you asked….it's quite simple actually. The SnūzNLūz uses the very complex psychological phenomenon known as 'HATRED'. Basically it's human nature to wish harm upon your enemies. Similarly, it's human nature not to give your enemies gobs of cash so that they can grow big and dominate the world with their totally wrong, stupid and invalid point of view. ThinkGeek realized that. That's why every time you hit the snooze button, the SnūzNLūz will donate a specified amount of your real money to a non-profit you hate. The problem of sleeping in is solved.
This is so brilliantly demented! I love it… but, if I had one of these I'd be destitute. I LOVE my snooze bar.
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Voluntary and Regulatory Measures Needed to Reduce
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WASHINGTON -- New voluntary and regulatory measures can strengthen protections against financial conflicts of interest in medicine without hindering patient care or the advancement of medical knowledge, says a new report by the Institute of Medicine. The report tackles conflicts of interest across the spectrum of medicine, from biomedical research to clinical care and from the training of new doctors to the continuing education of physicians. It recommends several actions to improve disclosure of financial ties between the medical community and industry, limit company payments and gifts, and remove industry influence from medical education and the development of practice guidelines.
"It is time to end a number of long-accepted practices that create unacceptable conflicts of interest, threaten the integrity of the medical profession, and erode public trust while providing no meaningful benefits to patients or society," said Bernard Lo, chair of the committee that wrote the report and professor of medicine and director of the program in medical ethics, University of California, San Francisco. "We also need more specific disclosure of the financial relationships that doctors and researchers have with medical industries. This report spells out a strategy to protect against financial conflicts while allowing productive relationships between the medical community and industry that contribute to improved medical knowledge and care."
All academic medical centers, journals, professional societies, and other entities engaged in health research, education, clinical care, and development of practice guidelines should establish or strengthen conflict-of-interest policies, the report says. Disclosure by physicians and researchers not only to their employers but also to other medical organizations of their financial links to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms is an essential first step in identifying and managing conflicts of interest and needs to be improved. The committee noted substantial variations in institutions' conflict-of-interest policies and shortcomings in physicians' and researchers' adherence to policy requirements. The format for disclosure and categories of relationships should be standardized to help institutions judge the risk that a relationship poses and to ease the burden for individuals who must report information to multiple organizations with different policies.
In addition, Congress should require pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device firms to report through a public Web site the payments they make to doctors, researchers, academic health centers, professional societies, patient advocacy groups, and others involved in medicine. A public record like this could serve as a deterrent to inappropriate relationships and undue industry influence. It also would provide medical institutions with a way to verify the accuracy of information that physicians, researchers, and senior officials have disclosed to them.
The report calls on researchers, medical school faculty, and private-practice doctors to forgo gifts of any amount from medical companies and to decline to publish or present material ghostwritten or otherwise controlled by industry. Consulting arrangements should be limited to legitimate expert services spelled out in formal contracts and paid for at a fair market rate. Physicians should limit their interactions with company sales representatives and use free drug samples only for patients who cannot afford medications. Several professional organizations and industry groups have set new limits on gift giving and other relationships between industry and the medical community, but it is too soon to gauge the effects these changes, the committee noted.
Greater transparency and accountability are needed in the development of clinical practice guidelines, which advise physicians on how to best provide care. Groups that develop guidelines should not accept direct industry funding for this work and generally should exclude individuals with conflicts of interest from the panels that draft guidelines, the report says. In addition, the current system for financing accredited continuing medical education relies too heavily on industry support and needs to be overhauled to be free of industry influence and provide high-quality education.
Professional societies, government agencies, and the groups that accredit medical schools can encourage adoption and implementation of conflict-of-interest policies by publicizing which institutions have adopted the recommended policies and which have not. This publicity could motivate institutions to close gaps in their conflict-of-interest policies or to justify why they disagree with the recommendations. For example, groups that accredit and certify medical schools could set standards for the adoption of conflict-of-interest policies and publicly list the institutions that follow those standards. Similarly, the World Association of Medical Editors could publicize which journals have adopted authorship and other policies consistent with its conflict-of-interest statements. The report also calls for more research on the impact of conflict-of-interest policies so that future policies can be based on more rigorous evidence.
Although the report calls for some new legislation and regulations, it also emphasizes the role of voluntary efforts by medical groups, industry, and individual professionals. Voluntary action is more likely to reinforce professional values and foster policies that minimize unintended consequences and administrative burdens. However, the report warns, if the industry and the medical community fail to strengthen their conflict-of-interest policies, practices, and enforcement, more policymakers may turn to legislative solutions, as officials in some states have.
Interactions between industry and the medical community have evolved over decades, becoming commonplace today and producing both benefits and concerns. Research collaborations have yielded new cancer drugs, HIV/AIDS therapies, prosthetic heart valves, tools to monitor anesthesia, and many other advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness, the report notes. At the same time, legal and media investigations into relationships between industry and the medical community have led to embarrassing revelations about lack of disclosure and dubious relationships, congressional legislative proposals, and prosecutions. Although data are limited on the extent to which conflicts result in biased decision making or harm, such conflicts can erode trust in doctors and the research enterprise, the report concludes.
The study was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Greenwall Foundation, ABIM Foundation, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation. Established in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine provides independent, objective, evidence-based advice to policymakers, health professionals, the private sector, and the public. The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. A committee roster follows.
Copies of Conflicts of Interest in Medical Research, Education, and Practice are available from the National Academies Press; tel. 202-334-3313 or 1-800-624-6242 or on the Internet at http://www.nap.edu. Reporters may obtain a copy from the Office of News and Public Information (contacts listed above). In addition, a podcast of the public briefing held to release this report is available at http://national-academies.org/podcast.
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Board on Health Sciences Policy
Committee on Conflict of Interest in Medical Research, Education, and Practice
Bernard Lo, M.D. (chair)
Professor of Medicine, and
Program in Medical Ethics
University of California
San Francisco
Wendy H. Baldwin, Ph.D.
Poverty, Gender and Youth Program
The Population Council
New York City
Lisa Bellini, M.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, and
Associate Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Division
Department of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Lisa Bero, Ph.D.
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy and Institute for Health Policy Studies
Eric Campbell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Institute for Health Policy
Massachusetts General Hospital
James F. Childress, Ph.D.
John Allen Hollingsworth Professor of Ethics, and
Professor of Medical Education, and
Institute for Practical Ethics and Public Life
University of Virginia
Peter Corr, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and General Partner
Celtic Therapeutics
Todd Dorman, M.D.
Nursing Vice Chair for Critical Care, and
Associate Dean and Director of Continuing Medical Education
Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Deborah G. Grady, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research, and
Women's Health Clinical Research Center
School of Medicine
Timothy Stoltzfus Jost, J.D.
Robert L. Willett Family Professor of Law
School of Law
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Va.
Robert P. Kelch, M.D.
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Robert M. Krughoff, J.D.
Founder and President
Center for Study of Services
Washington, D.C.
George Loewenstein, Ph.D.
Herbert A. Simon Professor of Economics and Psychology
Department of Social and Decision Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University
Joel S. Perlmutter, M.D.
Professor of Neurology, and
Professor of Radiology
Washington University
St. Louis
Neil R. Powe, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, and
Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Policy and Management
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Dennis F. Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor of Public Policy and Alfred North Whitehead Professor of Political Philosophy
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass.
David A. Williams, M.D.
Leland Fikes Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School; and
Division of Hematology/Oncology, and
Clinical and Translational Research
Children's Hospital Boston
Marilyn J. Field, Ph.D.
Study Director


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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Todd Gurley ran for 198 yards and three touchdowns, returned a kickoff 100 yards for another score, and No. 12 Georgia gained some early style points in the national race with a 45-21 victory over No. 16 Clemson on Saturday night.
If rating Heisman Trophy favorites after Week 1, Gurley would surely be among the favorites. He made the most of his limited touches on a sweltering night, averaging 17.2 yards every time he got his hands on the ball. He set a school record for all-purpose yards with 293, breaking the record of 290 set by Rodney Hampton in 1987.
Georgia (1-0) broke open a game that was 21-21 at the half, shutting down Clemson (0-1) and a fast-break offense that didn't look nearly as effective without Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins.
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DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insphere Insurance Solutions, Inc. (http://www.insphereis.com) today announced it has made changes to its senior management team. The company has added R. Scott Donovan as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Michael Burson as Senior Vice President, Sales and appointed Mark H. Smith as Executive Vice President, Chief Agency Officer and Steven J. Hatem as Senior Vice President, Sales.
Insphere Insurance Solutions is a distribution company focused on meeting the insurance needs of individuals (including the senior market), families and small businesses. The Insphere portfolio includes highly rated life, health, senior, long-term care and retirement insurance products from recognized carriers.
"I am extremely pleased to announce these changes to Insphere's senior management team," said Kenneth J. Fasola, President and Chief Executive Officer of Insphere Insurance Solutions. Each of these individuals are well respected, insurance-industry veterans who will play important roles for the company as we focus on expanding our field force and gaining additional market share through the development of new distribution channels under the Insphere Insurance Solutions brand."
"Mark Smith has been given an expanded role with Insphere and now serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Agency Officer. Mark directs sales as well as all aspects of Insphere's business strategy," said Fasola.
"Scott Donovan is new to the management team and will serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Insphere," said Fasola. "Scott is a talented leader with more than 30 years of industry and finance experience. He understands this business, our direction and will help us take advantage of potential opportunities to accelerate growth at Insphere."
Prior to joining Insphere, Donovan served as Executive Vice President of Odyssey Reinsurance Corporation and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.
"Also new to Insphere is Mike Burson who will serve as Senior Vice President of Sales. Mike spent more than 30 years with New York Life Insurance Company and has extensive experience recruiting and developing talent in a field agency environment," said Fasola. "Mike is a natural fit in our organization and we will leverage his deep understanding of the agency business model in an effort to expand the distribution capacity at Insphere."
"We have also expanded the responsibilities of Steve Hatem, who has been a highly respected leader in our field hierarchy for many years. Steve will now serve on the management team as Senior Vice President of Sales," said Fasola. "In their new roles, Mike and Steve will partner with Chris Mason, Senior Vice President, Life Sales and Agency Distribution who directs the sales strategy for life insurance as well as managing Insphere's field offices in the Pacific Northwest. This team will direct the implementation of programs aimed at driving net manpower growth and increasing agent productivity in all lines of business."
About Insphere Insurance Solutions®
Insphere Insurance Solutions, Inc. is a distribution company that specializes in meeting the life, health, long-term care and retirement insurance needs of small businesses and middle-income individuals (including the senior market) and families through its portfolio of highly rated products offered by recognized national and regional insurance carriers. Insphere is an authorized agency in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with approximately 3,000 agents nationwide. For more information, please visit www.insphereis.com.
Some of the matters discussed in this news release may contain forward-looking statements regarding HealthMarkets, Inc. (the "Company") and/or its Insphere Insurance Solutions, Inc. ("Insphere") business that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are intended to be identified in this document by the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "objective," "plan," "possible," "potential" and similar expressions. Actual results may vary materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, national health care reform legislation, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations; changes in government regulation that could increase our costs or otherwise impact the way we do business; failure to comply with extensive state and federal regulations, which could subject us to fines, penalties and suspensions; state and federal regulations which could impede our ability to obtain effective leads and adversely affect our business; compliance with restrictions on customer privacy and information security; a rapid reduction in the size of the in-force block of the Company's health benefits plans, which could result in a reduction in premium revenue and underwriting profits that might not be replaced fully by our other lines of business; loss of business to competitors; failure to recruit and retain productive agents, which could prevent Insphere from competing successfully; changes in our relationship with membership associations and/or changes in association product benefits; negative publicity regarding our business practices and about the health insurance industry in general; the Company's inability to obtain funds from its insurance subsidiaries, which may cause it to experience reduced cash flow, which could affect the Company's ability to pay its obligations to creditors as they become due; failure to accommodate redemption requests by agents participating in the ISOP, which could result in dissatisfaction and attrition among agents; a decrease in the value of our investments; adverse securities and credit market conditions, which could have a material adverse affect on our liquidity or our ability to obtain credit on acceptable terms; failure of the Company's insurance subsidiaries to maintain their current insurance ratings or sufficient statutory capital and surplus to continue to write business; failure to accurately estimate medical claims and health care costs; the need for the Company's insurance subsidiaries to increase reserves due to inadequacy of reserves maintained for current and future claims; litigation or settlements thereof, which may result in financial losses or harm our reputation and may divert management resources; financial, managerial and operational challenges presented by acquisitions, divestitures and other significant transactions; uncertainties relating to the long-term success of Insphere, which is a relatively new business, including, but not limited to, the ability of Insphere to maintain satisfactory relationships with insurance carriers and agents; certain risks faced by Insphere related to its relationships with non-affiliated insurance carriers including, but not limited to, the risk that in any particular market, carriers could terminate their contracts with us (or refuse to contract with us), demand lower commissions or take other actions, including litigation, which could adversely affect our business; failure of our information systems to provide timely and accurate information; our reliance on outsourcing arrangements, which could subject us to risk and may disrupt or adversely affect our operations; the inability to retain key executives or appropriately manage succession could adversely affect our business; and the other risk factors set forth in the reports filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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the pool and hot tub availability and the location. we really wanted to snowmobile but found the prices to snowmobile absolutely wrong.
cleanliness, location needs new carpet in rooms & the whole building one of the front desk personnel wasn't interested in being helpful-was nervous wreck
Comfortable and quiet location. Close to supermanrket and the breakfast included was good Had to drive to a good restaurant
Staff was nice Hotel rooms could be cleaner and updated. This also goes for pool and swingset
Nice, warm, clean.
OK for the price Invoicing problem that I still have to solve as I was charged by the hotel and there was also a charge at booking I has still has not been solve as I'm waiting for the charge to show up on my credit card.
breakfast was fine. staff friendly. room allocated had no privacy because of other guests smoking outside the window. Room was dusty/cobweby when we arrived. Didn't appear to get cleaned during the 2 days there...no towel change and few facilities eg no coffee machine, very small bar of soap, no replacement of shampoo etc.
There were bugs in the washroom!
I enjoyed the small town setting The toilet would not stop running if we did not open the lid and fix it.
So I could speak about this place forever. I had an amazing experience, I do not know any French so it was very hard finding a place to do my laundry and they did it for me! nicest motel owners EVER. The hill to get up is snowy in the winter! have snow tires! BURRR
The location was great with 4 ski resorts within 15 mile radius. Mont Tremblant was about 24 miles. The closest one Valle was only 4 minutes away. This little town was a winter wonderland with ice castle ,slides and big ice skating lake free of charge. For the price and service I have nothing to complaint about
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PLEASE NOTE, that you can order the quantity and color of paper you need! Just write me in a convo.
Here are 20 place cards in this listing.
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I write the names with stylus and ink.
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/// Trying to Define the Opportunity for Commerce on Facebook [eMoney]
Earlier this week, we wrote about how Payvment had launched a Facebook Mall , where consumers can shop among 50,000 retailers and add items to a single shopping cart. The day the mall went live, Payvment said its customers' sales quadrupled, compared to sales when they were limited to a shopping tab on their individual fan pages. Now, Payvment's competitor, Adgregate Markets , which also helps brands build storefronts on Facebook, is releasing data that helps define the size of the opportunity for e-commerce on Facebook. In a study , conmmissioned by Adgregate and conducted with the help of Webtrends, it looked at the impact of Facebook fan pages on traditional e-commerce sites. To be sure, the idea of social commerce is so new, it's difficult to give too much weight to early studies like these, but because everything on the topic is unknown, it's worth taking the data into consideration.
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$50 billion left Russia illegally in 2012
Moscow, February 20, 2013
Nearly $50 billion was transferred out of Russia illegally in 2012 and more than half this sum may have been controlled by a single group of people, the central bank said on Wednesday.
Sergei Ignatyev, chairman of the Bank of Russia, was citing the findings of a study that the bank said it would publish later on Wednesday.
"You get the impression that they (half the transfers) are all controlled by one well-organised group of people," Sergei Ignatyev, chairman of the Bank of Russia, told the Vedomosti daily in an interview.
Ignatyev, who is due to retire in June, declined to identify the group in response to a reporter's question at the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, where he was due to deliver an address.
But the central bank analysis appears to be an indictment of President Vladimir Putin's brand of state capitalism, which critics say has allowed official corruption to flourish on a huge scale.
It also marks an unusually strong intervention by Ignatyev, who during his 11-year tenure has kept a generally low profile, seeking to preserve the central bank's policy autonomy without pushing for full, Western-style independence from politics.
Putin is due to nominate a successor to him in March, but no front runner has yet emerged.
The central bank study found that $49 billion, or around 2.5 percent of gross domestic product, was spirited illegally out of Russia last year.
"It can be payment for narcotics ... 'grey' imports ... bribes and kickbacks to officials (and) managers making large-scale purchases," Ignatyev told Vedomosti. "It can be schemes to avoid tax."
Of the total, the central bank estimates that $14 billion is related to trade operations, with the remainder made up of $35.1 billion in "dubious" capital transfers.
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4:00 PM – Opening Flag Burning Ceremony – sponsored by CNN
4:05 PM – Singing of "God Damn America" led by Rev. Jeremiah Wright
4:10 PM – Pledge of Allegiance to Obama
4:15 PM – Ceremonial 'I Hate America' led by Michelle Obama
4:30 PM – Tips on "How To Keep Your Man Trustworthy & True To You While You Travel The World" – Hillary Clinton
4:45 PM – Al Sharpton / Jesse Jackson Seminar, "How To Have A Successful Career Without Having A Job"
5:00 PM – "Great Vacations I've Taken On The Taxpayer's Dime Travel Log" – Michelle Obama.
5:30 PM – Eliot Spitzer Speaks on "Family Values" via Satellite
5:45 PM – Tribute to All 57 States – Nancy Pelosi
6:00 PM – Sen. Harry Reid – 90-minute speech expressing the Democrat's appreciaton of the Occupy Wall Street movement, and George Soros for sparing no expense, for all that they have accomplished to unify the country improve employment and to boost the economy.
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10:30 PM – Ceremonial Waving of White Flag for IRAQ & Afghanistan
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11:15 PM – Free Gov. Blagojevich Rally
11:30 PM – Obama Accepts Oscar, Tony and Latin Gammy Awards
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12:00 AM – Official Nomination of Obama by Bill Maher and Chris "He Sends A Thrill Up My Leg" Matthews
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These vegetarian burgers are just the thing for a summery picnic, on buns or on their own with sliced tomatoes and relish. Or try them with roasted potatoes and roasted broccoli. Use a wide spatula to flip the delicate patties.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Gluten Free Diet Healthy Weight Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Calorie Low Cholesterol Low Sat Fat Low Sodium
Serves 5
Prep Time 40 min
Total Time 120 min.
Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in lentils, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very tender and beginning to break down, about 25 minutes for brown lentils or 30 minutes for green lentils. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, shallots and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add almonds, thyme, salt and pepper; continue cooking until the almonds are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor; add 1 cup of the cooked lentils. Pulse several times, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture is coarsely ground. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining lentils. Let cool for 10 minutes. Mix in egg yolk and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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ArmaGetem is locally owned and based out of Kirkland, WA.
Insects and rodents are everywhere in the Pacific Northwest and have many damaging effects as well as transmit many major diseases. We Believe that every property owner should be protecting their investment, home or business, with a Customized Pest Prevention/Control Plan. All of our service is top notch and Guaranteed to meet your needs. We like to think of you as part of the family. :)
Our products and methods are environmentally friendly, deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. As you would expect, all of our technicians are licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Bonded/Insured to do pest control in Washington State. As we said before, All of our service is backed with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. To learn more about our Generous referral program and how you can save even more money by choosing ArmaGetem for your pest control, Call us now!
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Seattle WA
Work Description: bed bug plague
Comments: Overall service was excellent. The price was on the high end with other reputable companies but still affordable and Matt was willing to accept multiple payments over the course of our treatment. I was initially embarrassed because of the bug issue but after Matt explained the habits and problem of bed bugs, I felt comfortable and not alone. It has been many months now and there have been no more bugs or bites.Port Townsend WA
Work Description: I spoke with the company representative on the phone.
Comments: He answered my questions in a very professional manner and gave me advice which I will follow before proceeding. I feel he gave of his time very willingly without expectation of payment. I was impressed by his integrity.
Work Description: We found bedbugs in our home, they came out quickly, did a very thorough inspection, found numerous places the bugs were hiding, educated us on the behaviors and stages and so much more. we called another company before armagetem and did a one time treatment that didnt work. When armagetem came in, they had a preparation list for my husband and I. They came out 3 times that were sceduled and 1 more time at no extra charge. We had no bites since the 2nd treatment. No signs at all after armagetem finished their treatment. So grateful for this company. Super good at what they do.
Everett WA
Work Description: Get rid of ants inside and outside.
Comments: So far so good.
Work Description: Bedbugs in one of my duplex units.
Comments: One of Armagetems technicians came out to do an estimate for bedbugs. Surprised at the cost, I had multiple other companies come out and give an estimate. While ArmaGetem isnt the absolute cheapest, it was still competitive with all of the other companies i had out. I chose ArmaGetem and they did a good job. My tenants said the Bedbugs were gone. About a month after the treatment there was a bedbug spotted at the entry way. I called them up and matt came out and reevaluated. We determined that it was the neighboring unit that was bringing the bugs in. Upon inspection of their duplex, this was confirmed. I used armagetem to treat that unit as well and we have yet to see / hear of any bedbugs. I now use them for rodent control and ant prevention. At all of my duplexes. Highly recommended.Seattle WA
Comments: This contractor was the only one to call me. Actually, it didn't go beyond our phone conversation, because my mom's apartment mgmt hire their own contractors, and he knew he wouldn't get the job. Nonetheless, he (Jason? Josh?) was generous with his opinions about the pests, and acted with utmost courtesy & thoughtfulness toward our problem. I felt I could easily trust him, his knowledge, his pride & commitment to the job. I'll remember this company & recommend him.
Lynnwood WA
Work Description: We had a slight bed bug problem and wanted someone to come right away and asses the problem so we could move forward in getting it resolved. ArmaGetem came to do an evaluation the same day I called and we scheduled the extermination for later that week.
Comments: The technician was friendly and knowledgeable. While he was punctual for the initial inspection, he was an hour late for the scheduled extermination appointment. Regardless of the lateness, I would recommend him to anyone and in the unfortunate event of needing his services again, I would not hesitate to use ArmaGetem.Lynnwood WA
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Work Description: Dead Rat, ants
Comments: A bright young man came out and was very courteous. The moment he arrived, he helped me find my cat. Prices were reasonable in comparison with other companies. I am now on a quarterly treatment schedule and wasn't pressured into anything more than what was needed. He did pressure a senior discount which I wasn't too apt about receiving but I suppose Ill just accept the inevitable.
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- Leather and faux fur upper with man made sole
- Heel measures approx 1" in length
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- Leather strap with buckle detail
- Revolve Style No. KELS-WZ219
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Confident, independent, and dangerous. These are three words that designers Adoni and Giordano had in mind when creating Kelsi Dagger, a fresh and cutting edge line of footwear. The two settled on the name from the fictional English literary showgirl and femme fatal. Kelsi Dagger seeks to bring out the feisty cat in every woman who steps into her shoes. The line showcases everything from luxurious knee high boots to flirty, embellished flats.


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Hamburger Eyes Likes It Raw
As the San Francisco photo magazine and collective gears up for their book release party, they reflect on their seven year history as a magazine and what makes a photo a Hamburger Eyes photo.
Over the past seven years, Hamburger Eyeshas been publishing the freshest photo zine around. Their distinctive street-level point-of-view and sense of humor has helped them evolve from a photocopied pamphlet made by a few friends to a beautifully produced hardcover book filled with renowned contributors from all over the world. We catch up with founders Ray Potes and Stefan Simikich and contributors Ted Pushinskyand Michael Jang as the crew sets up for the book's release party.


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Remember when I said that I had another tutorial on something food related? Well I figured I would get the food off the plate now, and start this second lesson by showing you "how to draw a carrot step by step". Carrots are great foods that are rich in b-carotene which then turns into vitamin A in humans. How do carrots get their bright orange color? That rich color comes from b-carotene. Not only does the carrot offer great access to vitamin A, it is also a great way to get full daily servings of fiber, antioxidants, and certain minerals. There is a wide variety of carrots that can be grown and become readily available. Carrots are root vegetables, and they also come in different colors like, purple, red, white, yellow, and of course orange. When you sauté carrots, celery, and onions together it makes an awesome substance to mix with soups, stuffing, and other great meals that add a special zing to the flavor of a dish. My grandmother used to say that if you eat enough carrots your eye sight will improve. Now I don't know about all that, but I do know that vitamin A is a good way to keep your sight healthy because lack of vitamin A can cause poor vision. I think you will agree when I say that learning "how to draw a carrot" is more fun than anyone can imagine. Have fun with this lesson, and remember drawing food is a great way to learn about what you put in your body. I will be back later so keep hanging around the site, you never know what tutorial will pop up next. Peace peeps!
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SYNOPSIS: A week before Christmas a viral outbreak turns the citizens of Los Angeles into the walking dead. On the brink of severing ties with both his wife and longtime partner, L.A.P.D. officer Frank Talbot finds himself trapped with them. As death closes in their survival is further threatened by the fact that both men love the same woman.
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The dishy telly actor has finally begun shooting for his Bollywood debut
Gurmeet Choudhary is foraying in to Hindi cinema with Vishesh Films' Khamoshiyan, which is co-produced by Fox Star Studios.
The actor is currently shooting in the locales of Kashmir along with his co-star Sapna Pabbi, who was last seen in Anil Kapoor's 24.
We caught a glimpse of the dishy dude gearing up for a bloody scene. Mahesh Bhatt tweeted, "Khamoshiyan…When Silences Speak. : Gurmeet Choudhary gets made up to enact a bloody moment."
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How NEHEN Hangs Together
By Regina Kwon | Posted 2002-02-11 Email PrintOnline exclusive: The creators of the trailblazing medical data network took special steps to bring legacy data and small health-care providers into the system.
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The easiest route, they concluded, would be to fold in software that acted as a translation layer between each health care provider's or payer's internal system and HIPAA-compliant data along with a private peer-to-peer network that guaranteed security.
In the strategy they devised, each NEHEN member integrates a server running NEHEN-created software with its back-end systems. The software takes requests, formats them according to the requisite electronic data interchange (EDI) specifications and passes them over dedicated frame-relay connections to other members.
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Corn-bread dumplings add a delectable down-home flavor to this truly country meal. I frequently make a double batch of this stew on Sunday so that we can have leftovers all week long.
Mom's Best Comfort Foods
- 2 pounds boneless pork, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
- 1-1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork in oil; drain. Stir in tomatoes, 1 cup broth, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until pork is tender. Combine flour and remaining broth until smooth; gradually add to stew, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove bay leaves. For dumplings, in a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper. Beat egg, milk and oil; add to flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Stir in corn. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into simmering stew. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until dumplings are tender. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Pork Stew with Corn-Bread Dumplings in Country Pork
1996, p42
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Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer
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Reviewed Apr. 26, 2011
"This was very tasty........the family thought it was great, and that's the most telling measurement I have on the success of a new recipe! I did think it was a little salty, and when I make it again I'll use homemade chicken broth and not canned, since I can control the amount of salt, or not even add any to the broth I make."


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Beginner's Most Frequently Asked Questions about Using Cloth Diapers
Why the decision to use cloth diapers?
Wouldn't using cloth diapers be...umm...messy, smelly and just plain gross?
So changing WET diapers sounds easy. What about MESSY diaper changes?
So, there is only one extra step with a soiled diaper. What about the laundry?
Don't cloth diapers smell bad?
Do I have to touch dirty diapers?
I'm afraid I'll stick my baby with a pin. Can this be helped?
What's wrong with department store cloth diapers?
What is the concern about Vinyl (PVC) products?
I'm so confused!! Where do I start?
Do you sell used diapers or have a 'buy back' program?
Why the decision to use cloth diapers?
There are many reasons why more and more families today are choosing cloth diapers. Some of the more common answers to this question have to do with the fact that they are better for the environment, healthier for a baby, and of course there are just as many families that choose to use cloth diapers for economical reasons. And believe it or not, a popular response to this question is that using cloth diapers is just plain fun! How often do you hear that from disposable diaper users? For a quick top ten list, read our 'Top Ten Reasons Parents are Choosing Cloth Diapers '.
Wouldn't using cloth diapers be...umm...messy, smelly and just plain gross?
We thought we'd address this one early on because this is still the number one reason parents DON'T give cloth diapers a try. Many parents have misconceptions about the cleanliness of using cloth diapers, both for themselves and their babies. Messy clean-ups, smelly diapers and wet diaper pails are a constant image that is conjured up when cloth diapers are mentioned. We'd love to put these misconceptions to rest, once and for all.
First things first, CHANGING cloth diapers is an almost identical process to changing disposable diapers. Just wait - we'll take you through this. The main difference between using cloth and using disposables is that yes, you have to WASH cloth diapers after a day or so of diaper changes. Now parents ... it's not as if we have to go down to the river and slap our cloth diapers against the rocks anymore. Trust us - our modern washing machines are designed to handle a few messy diapers. And we promise you, you won't have to *touch* a thing. If you know how to wash a load of muddy, wet clothes and jeans, you can wash cloth diapers. Let's face it, our washing machines are doing all the work!
Now, CHANGING cloth diapers is really not all that different from using disposable diapers. A diaper change is a diaper change, whether it's paper, plastic or cotton that is going on your baby's bum. Messy is messy and smelly is smelly with cloth or disposables.
"How to Change a Diaper" - When your baby is wet you have to (1) remove the wet/dirty diaper, (2) dispose of the wet diaper (it's just as easy to toss it in a diaper pail!) and (3) clean up your baby's behind. Then, you have to (4) put on a clean diaper. Whether you've removed and put back on a paper diaper or a cloth diaper is irrelevant - the process is the same and using cloth diapers can be just as quick and easy as using disposable diapers.
So changing WET diapers sounds easy. What about MESSY diaper changes?
You're paying attention! We're so glad you've made it this far. So, what do you do about a SOILED diaper?
The only extra steps involved in changing cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers is in the washing of the cloth itself. If your baby only has a WET diaper, just toss the cloth diaper in a DRY diaper pail or diaper bag. That's it! For a soiled diaper you need to shake the solids from the diaper into the toilet (a 2-10 second process - no need to dunk, swirl or scrub!) and toss the diaper in the diaper pail. Now, that wasn't so bad, was it?
Did you know that even when using disposable diapers the contents should be emptied into the toilet so that the waste can be properly treated? It's true! Next time you're at the grocery store read the fine print on any package of disposables diapers. We realize that most parents don't (or won't!) do this, however, if you were disposing of your baby's solids in the toilet prior to putting a disposable diaper in the trash, you would be using the same steps involved with changing a cloth diaper that was soiled in. You simply dump the solids into the toilet, and put the diaper in your diaper pail, instead of the trash can. Now, I know what you're thinking. Not all solids can be dumped! Infants and/or breastfed babies are notorious for having runny solids, similar in consistency to peanut butter. You still have to clean your baby, just the same, whether dressed in paper or in cloth. The extra step with cloth diapers is that you will either remove your disposable diaper liner and toss it in the toilet (just turn the diaper upside down and it will fall in), or, take that messy diaper to the toilet and SPRAY! A diaper sprayer is easy to use and it's actually FUN - at least until the novelty wears off. ;)
Never dunk a diaper in the toilet or touch ANY mess. Once you've sprayed your diaper clean (yes, it really works!) just drop it into the diaper pail that you've placed conveniently beside the toilet specifically for messy diapers. No mess, no fuss, NO WASTE!
The following are a few of the Cloth Diaper Accessories that have been designed to make the job of cleaning up the "messy" cloth diapers easier, but these are by no means a necessity. For any parent concerned about the "ick" factor, however, we would suggest taking a look at the following - Cloth Diaper Sprayer, Flushable Diaper Liners or Washable Cloth Diaper Liners.
So, there is only one extra step with a soiled diaper. What about the laundry?
Many parents think that using cloth diapers is more work than using disposables because of the added laundry involved. This simply is not the case. For starters, how long does it actually take to turn a diaper pail upside down into the washing machine, add a tablespoon of detergent, and turn the dial? Oh yes, and you'll have to move your diapers from the washer to the dryer in about 30 minutes. When dry, all of your cloth diapers can be tossed into a pretty little basket (no folding required!) and set next to your changing station. This took maybe 8 minutes of your *involved* time. Your washing machine and dryer took care of the rest.
The number of extra loads of laundry involved with using cloth diapers will depend on the quantity of diapers you buy. Generally you will be doing 2 extra loads of laundry a week, so by our calculations, that's about 16 minutes a week spent on cloth diaper laundry. Not a lot of work at all!!
Compare this to the amount of time it takes to gather up your baby (and other children, if you have more than one), get them set for the grocery store, and then pass through the disposable diaper aisle for the next 2 years (at least!). There is also time involved in lugging the extra bag of diapers into your home each week, and don't forget the extra garbage that will need to be taken out on a weekly basis. We think the 16 minutes of your time each week to use cloth diapers will prove to be well worth it - for your baby, your family, your wallet and the environment.
Don't cloth diapers smell bad?
Cloth diapers don't smell any worse than disposable diapers do! If your cloth diapers are smelling after they have been washed, there is something amiss in your current washing routine. A typical reason for odors with cloth diapers is due to a build-up of detergent within the fabric and fibers. Proper and complete cleansing is essential to avoid detergent build-up and odor retention. A few things that can affect how clean your diapers are getting include water type, water temperature, type of detergent and even the type of washing machine. If you are experiencing problems, usually a small change to your washing routine will help solve the issues.
Do I have to touch dirty diapers?
Again, not any more than you would with disposable diapers. If you are exclusively breastfeeding, solids are water-soluble and will wash out in your washing machine just like yogurt. I know, it doesn't sound pretty, but at least you don't have to touch anything different than you would if you were using disposables. If you are not breastfeeding, there is a wonderful new invention that has completely removed cloth diapering from the days of dunking, swishing and soaking diapers in the toilet. It's called the Mini Shower Diaper Sprayer and this is one incredible piece of equipment. This apparatus easily attaches to your toilet and is virtually unnoticeable. You simply spray your soiled diapers right into the toilet. With a Mini Shower you will never need to stick your hand in the toilet water…ever. Trust us! This is not something we want to be doing either.
There are a number of Cloth Diaper Accessories that have been designed to make the job of cleaning up the "messy" cloth diapers easier, but these are by no means a necessity. For any parent concerned about the "ick" factor, however, we would suggest taking a look at the following - MiniShower Diaper Sprayer, Flushable Diaper Liners or Washable Cloth Diaper Liners.
I'm afraid I'll stick my baby with a pin. Can this be helped?
With modern cloth diapers there is no need for pins! You can select a diapering system that uses snap closures or Velcro to fasten your cloth diapers closed. If you choose to use traditional cloth diapers such as our Diaper Service Prefolds, or, you are able to use a diaper service in your area, we'd suggest an innovative little gadget called the Snappi Cloth Diaper Fastener. Invented by a dad that KNEW there had to be a better way!
As we know some families will swear by the use of pins, these are still available at most local grocery stores or drug stores, but rest assured, pins are NOT necessary. You will not need to worry about poking baby or you!
What's wrong with department store cloth diapers? Or cloth diapers for less money?
We do not carry department store brand cloth diapers. These are easy to find and inexpensive at your local mall. All of the cloth diapers we carry are top-of-the-line diapers that are highly absorbent and will last throughout the entire time your child is in diapers with proper care, and in many cases, for multiple children. We've tried and tested inexpensive cloth diapers ourselves, and there is no comparison. The difference in quality adds up to a much more enjoyable diapering experience. You will experience less leaks, less rashes, and a better fitting diaper overall.
We troubleshoot complaints of leaking for some very inexpensive cloth diapers on the market on a daily basis. They seem to work well for a few weeks, and then suddenly no longer. Diapers of lessor quality fabrics often have a poor fit to begin with, use less absorbent materials which lead to leaks faster, and the elastics relax a lot faster than other name brand diapers that use higher quality materials. We pride ourselves on providing cloth diapers that ensure a successful cloth diapering experience and the old adage holds true - you get what you pay for.
Products and materials to AVOID are those made with thin, low quality birdseye cotton, cotton that contains flannel filler or polyester between the layers, and Vinyl, which is not breathable and will crack, harden and yellow over time.
We're often asked about the "$10.00 pocket diaper". Inexpensive cloth diapers such those being illegally imported from China are not being properly tested for lead content in fabrics, phthalates, cadmium and more. Not to mention the fact that working conditions and environmental standards are not able to be verified by the majority of these companies (we ask a lot of tough questions!). The quailty of fabric is not the same as a higher priced option and you may end up with peeling waterproofing, leaks due to non-absorbent fabrics and a poor fit overall. The old adage holds true - you get what you pay for, and when it comes to cloth diapers, this is an investment. Poor quality diapers will lead to frustrations on your part, and you may give up using them entirely, which will be a bigger waste of your money.
Many inexpensive cloth diapers that claim to be cotton or quality microfiber typically contain a high amount of polyester fillers or are woven loose, so that are not very absorbent. You are in a unique position to learn from from our expertise by starting out with something that will work well right from the beginning. To learn more about quality and innovative cloth diapers and diapering accessories available today, read 'Which Witch is Which?'.
There are many options in cloth diapers today and you can get started with a great quailty system for very little money. If your primary reason for using cloth diapers is to save as much money as possible, at Parenting By Nature we can easily set you up with a cloth diapering system that you will be very happy with and that is comparable in price to inexpensive cloth diapers that are made ethically, with quality and safety in mind. Ask us how!!
What is the concern about Vinyl (PVC) products?
Vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, or, as it is commonly abbreviated to, PVC, is a widely-used plastic. Concerns have been raised in recent years over the costs of PVC to the natural environment and human health. Many Vinyl products contain additional compounds to change the chemical consistency of the finished product. Some of these chemical additives and plasticizers can leach out of these products. Studies on rodents involving large amounts of phthalates have shown damage to the liver, the kidneys, the lungs and the developing testes. A link has also been drawn between the rise in childhood allergies and the offgassing of these phthalates. This is a real concern where babies are involved as their faces, hands and mouths are continuously exposed to these chemicals and harmful compounds. In January, 2006, the European Union placed a ban on six types of phthalates, an endocrine disrupter, that had been used in children's toys over the years, however, no such ban has taken effect here in North America, as of yet (Dec 2007). There are many resources online to learn more about PVC and it's hazards. All of the products we sell are PVC-free, and we encourage you to shop for Vinyl-free products for your baby.
I'm so confused!! Where do I start?
First, you need to decide what type of cloth diapering system is right for your family. There is no right or wrong answer here. Just as every family is different, each cloth diapering system, wash routine and accessory used will vary from one family to the next. The bottom line (excuse the pun) when choosing which kind of cloth diapers your family uses is that it's a personal choice, and cloth diapers are a good choice for any family. Whatever you choose will work out just fine - we only carry the good stuff! At some point you need to just jump in and get started, and this can easily be done with a small package of about 4-8 different types of diapers and covers to help you learn what will work for you. For help in deciding which cloth diapering system is best for your family, start with 'How do we Choose?!?'. Or, you might also take a look at our Dazed & Confused Cloth Diaper Trial Packages - designed with you in mind!
Once you've decided on which cloth diapers to use, the hardest part is over. Really! Now all you need is a pail (a kitchen garbage pail will do!), basic washing supplies (just detergent to get you started), and, for an older or non-breast-fed baby, your MiniShower Diaper Sprayer hooked up!
Remember, cloth diapering does not have to be an all or nothing endeavor. Some parents use cloth full-time and some use cloth part-time. It takes very little money and resources to give cloth a try; you'd spend about the same amount as you would on two weeks worth of disposable diapers. We truly want to help get you started, and help make cloth diapering a success. We are here to answer any of your questions. Cloth diapering really is much easier than most parents realize.
Do you sell used cloth diapers or do you have a buy back program?
We honestly want your cloth diapering experience to be as successful as possible, and USUALLY this means starting out with new, never before used cloth diapers. You never know for sure how someone else's cloth diapers have been washed, and you may run into issues with repelling, leaking, diapers damaged by bleaches and/or a diaper cover that will not hold up due to bleaching or excess temperatures. If you are unsure about your decision to use cloth in the least, or you are easily discouraged, we would highly suggest buying a small starter package of NEW cloth diapers. However, if you are determined to use cloth and are trying to save as much as possible, eBay is a great place to start for deals on used diapers. Just keep in mind you may need to add some new diapers to your stash down the road, as many parents end up with something that is not the quality it was claimed to be.
We do not have a used diaper section, nor do we buy back used diapers. We specialize in helping out parents that are NEW to cloth diapering get off to the best start possible, and we don't want them to end up with anything that might discourage them. Over the years we have watched and used auction sites such as eBay and Kitty Bids extensively and it has been our experience that you will earn more money selling your used items through these means than if we were to buy them back from you. During the month of August 2005 Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers sold, on average, for about 60% of their original retail price on eBay. Many parents make use of these resources much more so then going to look at a retail store for used items. We suggest cutting out the middleman (us!!) and selling your diapers yourself. If you need any help selling your used items, we are more than willing to lead you in the right direction, or provide you with some suggested auction sites or online forums.
Want to learn more about using cloth diapers?
Continue on with our Cloth Diapering Tutorial using the following links:
- Beginner's Most Frequently Asked Questions
- Why Parents are Choosing Cloth Diapers
- Which Witch is Which? (aka What's What in Cloth)
- How to Choose a Cloth Diapering System
- Washing & Caring for Cloth Diapers (trust us, it's easy!)
- Getting Started with Cloth Diapers ~ What do I need?
- Cloth Diapering Tips & Tricks


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Lobster Claw Clasp: As a traditional clasp style found in bracelets and necklaces, the lobster claw is generally reserved for heavier styles that may need added strength. The closure's shape is more oblong, similar to a teardrop shape, and is controlled by a tip that opens and closes the spring in the clasp. This type is also considered a more expensive finding that can add to the overall value of the jewelry piece.
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S-Clasp: An S-shaped piece of metal that connects a chain by hooking metal rings on each end of the S-shape.
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The length of a necklace or chain you buy depends upon a number of factors, including what you will be wearing with it and your neck size.
To measure your neck, wrap a soft, flexible tape measure around the base of your neck. This is the same measurement used for collar sizes in men's shirts. A good rule of thumb is to buy a necklace or chain a minimum of two sizes up from your neck measurement. Thus, a man with a 17" neck would want to skip the 18" size and get a 20" size to ensure a comfortable fit.
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