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"There are different wells within your heart.
What speaks to your soul? What speaks to the places in you that cannot be articulated in words, but are there nonetheless, perhaps feeling empty or overflowing like a well? Is it a sunrise over the ocean? Or maybe working in your garden, smelling the earth and feeling the sun on your skin? Chances are many, many different things touch your soul depending on what it is trying to tell you.
Late last night as I was finishing up some work I was listening to one of my favorite singers, Ray LaMontagne. His voice is soulful and full of some unnamable longing or sadness. The message in his songs is genuine, from his soul, and full of fervency. So as I listened, his voice and music reached out and touched a part of my soul that needed tending to on a deep, visceral level and it released something that I hadn't even realized was there. Although the song was melancholy, it released a feeling of love and connection. I somehow felt lighter.
We all have deep wells inside of us; sometimes empty and in need of filling, and sometimes overflowing and in need of emptying. In our practice, we use the breath and the energy of the breath to fill and empty the physical body and the mind in order connect more completely with the soul. As we do this, we become more sensitive to the needs of the soul. We're aware when it's in need of filling (with more love, compassion, time, space), or when it needs to release something (judgment, anger, fear, worry). With each inhale, we simply fill what's empty. With each exhale, we empty what is full.
Take the time to listen to the song that tugs at your heartstrings, or let your soul be touched by the bright blue sky, or heavy rain.
What speaks to your soul? What speaks to the places in you that cannot be articulated in words, but are there nonetheless?
Until next time...listen :)
Some fill with each good rain,
Others are far too deep for that.
In one well
You have just a few precious cups of water,
That "love" is literally something of yourself,
It can grow as slow as a diamond
If it is lost.
Your love
Should never be offered to the mouth of a
Only to someone
Who has the valor and daring
To cut pieces of their soul off with a knife
Then weave them into a blanket
To protect you.
There are different wells within us.
Some fill with each good rain,
Others are far, far too deep
For that."
― Hafiz
Friday's Playlist:
"Empty"-Ray Lamontagne
"My Sweet Lord"-Yim Yames
"Jolene"-Ray Lamontagne
"Champagne Supernova"-Scala & Kolacny Brothers
"I and Love And You"-The Avett Brothers
"Let It Be"-Joan Baez
"Helplessly Hoping"-Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
"Let It Be Me"-Ray Lamontagne
"Nothing Else Matters"-Scala & Kolacny Brothers
"The Sound of Silence (Live)-Simon and Garfunkle
"Sleep Dog Lullaby"-The Be Good Tanyas
"Use Somebody"-Scala & Kolacny Brothers
"All The Wild Horses"-Ray Lamontagne
"New Morning"-My Morning Jacket
"Die"-Iron and Wine
"The Wind"-Cat Stevens
"Find The Cost Of Freedom"-Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young


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Guest Editorial
Government at its finest – how we got here
As the pundits prognosticate and the politicians scramble for re-election, we the people attempt to pay our bills as well as those of the federal, state and municipal governments. We should ask ourselves how we got here. It has been just over 70 years since the "Great Depression" and here we are back in a similar hole. It is similar in that during the "Great Depression" unemployment varied between 15 and 25 percent; the current real unemployment level is 18 percent. The difference between then and now is there were no safety nets during most of the "Great Depression" (unemployment insurance, food stamps, social security, Medicare and Medicaid to name a few) and the majority of households had only one bread winner. The politically correct call the current situation a "Great Recession." Both happened because of greed (business, government, public) and misguided government policies; these are always the culprit.
During the 1930s there was legislation put into place which restricted the banking and financial institutions in the manner and scope of their business transactions. The Glass Steagall Act of 1933 and the Banking Act of 1935 provided some interesting restrictions. Glass Steagall prevented commercial banks from becoming financial investment institutions, established the FDIC, placed federal caps on TD (time deposit) interest rates and prohibited interest on DD's (daily deposits) and finally, increased capital requirements on national banks. The Banking Act restricted pricing, geography, products and capital. During the 1970s, 80s and 90s Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush (senior), Clinton and Congress made inroads to loosen and modify these restrictions. By 1999 most financial institutions were offering both saving and investment opportunities. Banks were merging into very large banks and were given forbearance based on assumptions they would be able to force a change in the law. It started in 1986 when Norwest merged with Wells Fargo and culminated in 1998 when Citibank merged with Travelers Insurance creating CitiGroup. Although these mergers violated the Bank Holding Act assumptions were made that there was a large legal change in the offing. Relaxations made in Glass Steagall over the years permitted commercial banks to pursue investment banking as well as providing stock and insurance brokerage opportunities. The Clinton administration made it known they would veto any legislation that would scale back minority lending requirements. The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, which restricted redline loans, was not to be touched. Redlining loans had been wrongly used to reject loans to minorities but the policy of loosening down payment requirements and financial discloser by the applicant was not the correct answer. The door was now wide open and greed by financial institutions, the public and politicians of both parties was about to run rampant. The Gramm – Leach – Bliley Act actually called The Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 insured the door would stay open. The bill passed on November 4, 1999; the house vote was 362 to 59 and the senate was 90 to 8, President Clinton signed it into law on November 12, 1999. The end of the trail was unsecured loans to individuals and organizations that had no fungible assets or collateral to insure contract compliance. These loans were then bundled and sold, re-bundled and sold ad infinitum. You couldn't unscramble these loans with a nuclear devise. The banking acts were overly restrictive and the human reaction to overly restrictive laws is to either ignore them or finds ways around the onerous regulation and the latter is what occurred. The root cause of the Great Depression lay in misguided government policy. Starting with President Hoover in 1930 and the implementation of the Smoot Hawley Tariffs, actually called the Tariff Act of 1930, triggered trade barriers by the rest of the industrialize world. This was further compounded by raising taxes and creating a very tight money supply. President Roosevelt continued these misguided policies; further restricting the money supply and increasing tax rates. It took just over 70 years to arrive at another depression or to be politically correct a giant recession.
The salvation for the "Great Depression" was WWII, which with 16 million men under arms and the requirement to be the arsenal of the allied powers insured full employment for the United States. Rationing during the war years insured massive savings. When WWII ended, the powers at the federal level, showing their economic acumen, anticipated the return of the depression but with all the savings and nothing to buy the American people were ready for massive consumption and industry was ready to supply it. Hidden inside of President Roosevelt's policies was a healthcare time bomb. He froze wages during WWII, so in order to attract workers businesses offered healthcare as part of a wage incentive. The federal government chose not to tax this as wages. This removed the insured from the healthcare payment issues, creating an atmosphere of something for nothing. In all buy and sell contracts there are two parties that control costs; when one is removed the contract has no balance. Further by not treating the business provided healthcare as wages the government allowed the benefit to morph into a right and lost the related income tax.
I believe Milton Friedman is far more correct in his analysis of economics than Sir John Maynard Keynes. Our problem is we want a perfect solution … there is none. Free markets are messy yet they are correct in that only the consumer determines who succeeds and fails, which really annoys politicians who are control freaks. The current administration wants to level the playing field – no ups, no downs, just a flat line economy. This will guarantee mediocrity; look at the old Soviet Union to see how well it works. The economic fluctuations have a cleansing and renewal effect. Success is dependant on a good quality product the consumer wants or needs at the best price. The team with the best "mouse trap" wins. Supply and demand are the primal law. Attempting to prop up supply, demand or both just delays the inevitable. The results of government tinkering can readily be seen today in the housing and auto markets. Free market pricing based on supply and demand may be painful at times but the problems will be resolved and not pushed down the road. Currently in both markets the supply is high and demand is low. Free market pricing will resolve the problem; prices or supply must decline to increase demand – until that happens we will stay in the doldrums. Pump priming (government stimulus) will just waste more money and delay the inevitable. The contract to buy or sell a product must be based on the reasonable expectation the contract is sound financially, not based on social engineering to balance living standards. The idea of "from each according to his ability to each according to his need" is Marxist doctrine, not free market capitalism and it has never worked.
Government at its finest – where do we go
Here are some ideas worth pursuing. Why not just undo what has been done over the past 40 years and create balanced, common sense, simple financial regulations? Let's ensure contracts to buy and sell products are based on the expectation the contract is fiscally viable, not social engineering. Healthcare provided by an employer, to include the government, is taxable income. While we are at it, let's overhaul the federal income tax fiasco. There is no one on this planet that understands or can totally comply with these convoluted regulations. Either a flat tax or a national sales tax would solve the problem. Eliminate all unfunded mandates by the federal government. Passing a requirement for the states without funding is ludicrous. Medicaid is a classical example: 50 percent of the financial burden is borne by the states yet mandated by the federal government. Eliminate any and all subsidies, tax credits and tariffs; if a product cannot make it in the free market so be it. The consumer in reality pays twice for these products; first in the taxes provided to the government to subsidize these products and then in the purchase of the products. We need to let the free market work, with minimal government oversight that will provide for the health and safety of our citizens. Don't expect perfection or try to legislate perfection; humans are involved – it just won't happen. Lastly how about some patience? Stop the "knee jerk" reaction to every perceived or real problem.
Now, comes the hard part; decentralization of the federal government by eliminating the following federal departments; Agriculture, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Labor and Transportation. All the functions of these departments can and should be handled by the states. Some states will function better than others and this will create competition among them for the citizenry. Those states that perform well will garner the benefits. All the states due to geography alone require different solutions to similar problems and without the "federal teat" to suckle on they will resolve their own issues at the lowest cost. Additionally, the citizen is much closer to the state government than the federal government; therefore, there will be more cogent control by the electorate. The Department of Homeland Security should be abolished. The U.S. Coast Guard should be moved to the U.S. Navy Department under the Department of Defense. TSA functions should be placed under local police departments and under state control with the National Security Agency (NSA) establishing minimum requirements. Any requirement that places a financial burden on the states must be federally funded. The CIA and the FBI would fall under the NSA with budgets for both organizations administered by the NSA. Should the CIA and FBI fail to cooperate, the heads of both organizations would be fired continually until they get the message. All functions of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Inspector General would be administered by DOD. FEMA reverts to state control. Governors already control their National Guards; should federal assistance be needed in an emergency, the state National Guard can make the request to DOD for additional support. Private agencies such as the Salvation Army already respond; the local Red Cross can request support from the national organization. The Boarder Patrol moves to DOD. ICE and the Social Security Administration move to the Department of the Treasury. All major elements (Federal Aviation, Highway, Railroad and Maritime) of the Department of Transportation move to the Department of Commerce. This will trim a number of redundant DOT agencies further reducing cost and personnel. The overall total savings will be over $650,000,000; that is almost two thirds of a trillion dollars. It will eliminate almost 400,000 jobs. If Cuba can do it so can we. The Executive Branch of the federal government will have a much better span of control as there will only remain the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Justice, Interior, State and Treasury. It will send a strong message to the remaining departments and allow greater oversight by the executive and legislative branches.
To those who feel the federal government is the only way to ensure health and safety for the citizenry I offer these few recent examples. The Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme – a whistle blower warned the SEC years before the collapse. The BP oil spill – the MMS under the Department of Interior reviewed and approved the BP well design and oversaw the operation. The source of the recent salmonella egg outbreak was one of the largest egg farms in the U.S.; it is tough to see the enormous piles of chicken droppings from the FDA office spaces, no matter how thick the lenses. The numerous mine disasters over the past few years – overseen by state and federal bureau of mines under the MMS and the Department of Interior. The Ft. Hood massacre, the "Christmas Day Underwear Bomber" and the "Times Square Bomber" and no dots connected by Homeland Security. How about 9/11? A book could be written about the massive failures by federal agencies which are great about building empires and spending money but lack the ability to get the job done. Local management is better; most take care of those in their own backyard.
It won't be perfect, nothing is, but it will be vastly better and far less costly than the current environment. Most states have balanced budget requirements and without federal money they will prioritize and work within their means. The fluff will disappear and concentration will return to the necessities.
Create tighter control over the operating expenses of congress. Currently that cost is $4.4 billion annually. If our elected officials want to travel home on weekends when Congress is in session that expense should be borne as an out of pocket expense. If they want to feel our pain they have to start living like their constituents. Congressional staff sizes are huge and need to be cut dramatically. To do so requires taking an axe to their budgets. A goal should be an initial staff reduction of 50 percent. The use of Air Force One is another example of "the emperor has no clothes." That aircraft exists for official business only; campaigning or vacationing does not fall into that category. Its use should be tightly controlled. How about using military airfields instead of commercial airfields? The cost of operational interruptions at the commercial airports is enormous. We do not elect kings and queens. Air Force One costs $68,000 per hour and that is exclusive of the security costs. The photo operation over NYC cost the taxpayer over $300,000.
These measures will take a President with a great deal of backbone; he or she need only to use the "bully pulpit" to present these policies to the American people – then present them in the budget to Congress. I expect Congress will initially reject the budget as presented. Those members of Congress who reject the budget must be publicly admonished by the President; he must veto any measures the Congress presents without blinking. If necessary he must shut the government down. The future of our country depends on removing this bloated bureaucracy from the backs of the American people. Someone must rise up and save our nation; unfortunately none are in sight on or over the horizon.
We must remove the word "fair" from our vocabulary for as you depart the birth canal all fairness ends; I believe it ends at conception. I always wanted to be the middle linebacker on the NY Football Giants; it was never going to happen so I made the best of what I had.
George Ross, of Cave Creek, is a retired Marine combat pilot and flew commerical aircraft for 21 years. He can be reached at email@example.com

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Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science degree is designed to prepare students for careers as forensic scientists. The core of the curriculum consists of chemistry and biology courses and a small number of criminology and criminal justice courses. Potential employers include local, state and federal crime laboratories and law enforcement agencies, such as the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (F.D.L.E.). The curriculum is enhanced by internship opportunities with the Tampa F.D.L.E. lab and the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner. The track also prepares students for graduate programs in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, and health professional schools.
Expected Outcomes for U.T.'s Chemistry/Biochemistry Programs
1. Basic Knowledge of Chemistry Concepts
1.1. Graduates will possess knowledge essential to a broad understanding of chemistry including:
-Atomic and molecular structure
-Stoichiometry of chemical reactions
-Chemical equilibria, including those involving acids and bases
-Chemical reactivity and properties of organic and inorganic compounds
-Precision, accuracy, and related statistics
1.2. Students will develop and practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills through their coursework.
1.3. Students will develop the ability to study and learn independently.
2. Experiential Learning
2.1. Students will develop and demonstrate competence in the use of scientific instrumentation, data collection and interpretation, and experimental design through participation in original research or other experiential learning opportunities.@2.2. Students will learn and implement best practices with regard to chemical safety when in the laboratory environment.
2.3. Students will be familiar with searching, reading, interpreting, and critically analyzing chemical literature.
2.4. Students will develop and practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their experiential activities.
3. Scientific Communication
3.1. Students will develop the ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written methods.
3.2. Students will write laboratory reports in their coursework and/or research experience using a proper scientific format.
3.3. Students will use appropriate tools to give oral presentations of topics from the literature in their coursework and/or from their own research.
4. Appreciation of Professional Responsibility
4.1. Students will identify valid scientific information and view critically unscientific information.
4.2. Students will pursue reliable sources in making reasoned decisions and ethical choices.
4.3. Students will understand how chemistry relates to other disciplines and to society in general.
Undergraduate International Admissions
With students enrolled from over 100 countries, U.T. proudly considers students from around the globe for freshman or transfer admission. Proof of English proficiency is required. (This is waived for international students from the Commonwealth Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.)
Students should apply through U.T.'s online application. In order to review a student's application, the University must receive the following:
- Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated into English ("Official" means that you must request your school to send transcripts directly to the U.T. admissions office. If that is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as "true copies" of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as "true copy of original.")
- Essay written in English
- A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.
Applicants must submit one of the following:
- TOEFL: the minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (Internet-based) exam.
- IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5.
- C.P.E.: Certificate of Proficiency in English - grades of "C" or better.
- Pearson Test of English (P.T.E.): minimum score of 58.
- Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by E.S.L. Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.
International students who meet admission requirements but need additional English language training prior to entering as a full-time degree student may enroll in one of the several E.S.L. programs.
International students also must furnish proof of available funds to cover their first year of study and each subsequent year. Exceptional new entering students with excellent academic achievement receive partial scholarships ($4,000-$7,000 per academic year) which covers only a small portion of the total costs. Students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week.
Upon admission to the University and satisfactory completion of the financial statement, an I-20 form will be sent to applicants from U.T.'s admissions office. Applicants must take the I-20 form, a copy of their acceptance letter and financial statement to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. After an interview, the embassy or consulate will decide if an F-1 student visa can be issued. To enter the United States, students need this visa in their passport and the I-20 form. Students may not enter the country on a tourist visa with the intention to study in the U.S.
The staff in the Office of International Programs assists students with pre-arrival information, orientation, and advice on academic, social, cultural and employment matters.
Average cost for full-time undergraduate students for 2013-2014 academic year (fall and spring).
- Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester): $23,990
- Mandatory Fees (required): $1,782
- Room and Board (double room, 15 meals per week): $9,388
- Total: $35,160
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This book by Crossmolina author, Phil Cronin, follows on from the successful publication 'Traditional Cures and Gifted People'.
The author presents a very interesting collection of customs and superstitions that would have been prevalent amongst Irish people for generations.
This book would be of interest to those who have an interest in Irish superstions and also those who would like to get an understanding of the Irish psyche and way of thinking.
Customs, Superstitions and Strange Beliefs
- Publisher: Phil Cronin
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The ex-minister Vincent Peillon announced on Sunday evening on France 2 its application to the primary of the PS to defy his former colleagues in the government, such as Manuel Valls, or Arnaud Montebourg, and defend the balance of the quinquennium Holland.
Removed from the political scene, hexagonal, Mr Peillon mep of 56 years, devoted the past two and a half years, in Switzerland, in his courses at the university of Neuchâtel and to the writing of novels – his second, will be released in February.
But the decision of François Hollande does not represent, for the first time in the history of the Fifth Republic, has pushed it to appear. "The judgments on his person and his action are unjust (…) Very quickly, the French will appreciate it and its person, and its balance sheet," he said on France 2.
Mr Peillon is posed in "a candidate of a political ethics", determined to "gather" the left will win the presidential election in the face of the extreme right of Marine Le Pen and the right hand of François Fillon. He ruled that Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Emmanuel Macron, with that "of course" it could work, candidates for the presidential election without going through the box primary, were "persons of value". It was, however, criticized Mr. Macron, but also Manuel Valls, on their attack on the 35 hours that they have finally "held".
Supported by several members of parliament Patrick Mennucci, Eduardo Rihan Cypel, Patrick Bloche -, Mr Peillon would have the merit, according to his relatives, to be at the "balance point" of the left.
According to several elected socialists interviewed by the AFP, the nomination of Mr. Peillon would have been encouraged by "relatives of Stéphane Le Foll" -also a stalwart of the head of State. Others see the hand of eu commissioner Pierre Moscovici, or even Martine Aubry, who has strongly denied the charge. The entourage of Anne Hidalgo, meanwhile, reported that the mayor of Paris, without having generated this application, looked at "a good eye".
Mr Peillon has swept this to the back of their hand on France 2, ensuring he has taken his decision "in the solitude of his conscience."
- 'I regret it' -
Manuel Valls, whose application has not to this point been the source of impetus in his camp, had welcomed rather freshly the return of Vincent Peillon. "It may not be a candidate for weakening. This is my design. It may not be a candidate against," he said Wednesday. "It's a boy intellectual who thinks through the problems of France. And I'm not going to disqualify a word or a formula", he also had to temperate the former Prime minister.
Mr. Peillon "is because there are a number of people who will not accept what comes to pass (the cessation of Mr. Holland), I regret it," said on BFM TV Didier Guillaume, the patron saint of the PS senators, and campaign manager for Mr. Valls. For him, the primary of the PS should not be likened to a "congress" of the party.
The nomination of Mr Peillon is not necessarily good news for Arnaud Montebourg and Benoît Hamon : if it weakens Manuel Valls in the first round, it is likely to provide a reservoir of votes for the second.
Close to Benoît Hamon, the deputy Pascal Cherki, rallied Friday with the news of his nomination, comparing it to that of Jean-François Copé, "which also occupied a central position in the UMP", which got 0.3% of votes in the primary from the right.
For Mr. Mennucci, deputy for the Bouches-du-Rhône, the former minister of Education, author of the reform of school timetables, was "ready to support François Hollande in spite of disagreements on the law on work, on the deprivation of nationality".
"The decision of the president of the Republic has opened my eyes to the need to occupy a political space that is the social-democracy," continued Mr. Mennucci.
The elected marseillais place Vincent Peillon "in the line of Lionel Jospin". Its positioning? "Broad freedom" on the issues of society, keeping "in mind the most disadvantaged social classes" on economic issues.
His nomination should therefore be the 6th, in addition to those of Montebourg, Valls, Hamon, Rugy, Bennahmias, not to mention those of the more uncertain Filoche, Larrouturou (New deal) and Faudot (Cdm).


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Action Corps Weekly
July 29, 2016
In This Issue:
1. VFW Elects First Desert Storm Vet as National Commander
2. VFW National HQ Gets New Leadership
3. Presidential Candidates Address VFW Convention
4. VA Applauds VFW Convention Panel on Women Veterans
5. NLS Holds Convention Workshop
6. VFW Panel Discusses Student Veteran Engagement
7. President Signs COLA Act of 2016
8. Opioid Addiction, Recovery Addressed in Approved Legislation
9. MIA Update
1. VFW Elects First Desert Storm Vet as National Commander: Air Force veteran Brian Duffy of Louisville, Ky., was elected Wednesday as the Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States at its 117th National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. He also becomes the first veteran of Operation Desert Storm to lead the nation's oldest and largest major war veterans' organization. Duffy served in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic on F-4 Phantom fighter aircraft, and later as a flight engineer aboard C-141 Starlifter transport aircraft in support of several campaigns to include Grenada, Panama, and Operations Desert Shield and Storm in Southwest Asia. In his acceptance speech, the retired UPS pilot called on everyone in the VFW to brag more about the accomplishments and public service that everyone inside the VFW knows is going on, but very few on the outside do. Among his primary objectives for the ensuing year is heightening the focus of mental health awareness and changing the veteran's narrative—the veteran's brand—which right now has 40 percent of Americans believing half of all veterans are experiencing mental health challenges, and an astounding 92 percent of employers believing veterans need access to mental health care programs. Also elected were Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Keith E. Harman, of Delphos, Ohio, and Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Vincent "B.J." Lawrence, of Alamogordo, N.M. Read Duffy's acceptance speech at:
2. VFW National HQ Gets New Leadership: Along with the election of the VFW's first Desert Storm veteran as national commander came the appointment of a new adjutant general and the election of the VFW's first woman as quartermaster general. Debra Anderson, who is also a Desert Storm veteran, held previous positions as assistant quartermaster general and director of Human Resources and Investment Coordinator prior to her election to quartermaster general. Bob Wallace is the VFW's new adjutant general, as well as the executive director of the VFW Washington Office. He served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam and is the recipient of three Purple Hearts. He was also the VFW national commander from 1991 to 1992. Learn more at: http://www.vfw.org/News-and-Events/Articles/2016-Articles/New-Adjutant-and-Quartermaster-Generals-Named-at-VFW-National-Convention/
3. Presidential Candidates Address VFW Convention: Both presidential candidates made time to address the 117th VFW National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke Monday and Donald Trump spoke Tuesday, to a packed house of VFW and Auxiliary delegates. The VFW does not endorse any candidates for any office, but their appearance does continue a longstanding VFW tradition to provide an opportunity for those seeking the nation's highest office to address the nation's largest and oldest major war veterans' organization. Several individuals and organizations were also recognized at the annual convention with national VFW awards, to include:
-- VFW Armed Forces Award to U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne);
-- VFW Americanism Award to artist Scott LoBaido;
-- VFW Hall of Fame Award to comedian, actor and retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Rob Riggle, a VFW Life Member of Post 15005 in California;
-- VFW National Teacher Awards to Jessica Mosley, Park Intermediate School, Weiser, Idaho; Donna Kregelka, Chippewa Middle School, Okemos, Mich.; and William Ellery, Carmel High School, Carmel, Ind.;
-- VFW Voice of Democracy $30,000 scholarship winner Grayson Campbell;
-- And introduced was the 2016 VFW Buddy Poppy Child, 12-year-old Jaeden Davis from the VFW National Home for Children.
Watch convention highlights here: www.vfw.org/conventionlive.
4. VA Applauds VFW Convention Panel on Women Veterans: The VFW Advisory Committee for Women Veterans, along with Department of Veteran Affairs, hosted a panel discussion for women veterans' benefits and health care last Saturday at the VFW National Convention. The discussion began with two presentations from VA about what they are doing to improve quality of care and resources for female veterans. In attendance from VA was Kayla Williams, the director of the Center for Women Veterans, and Dr. Sally Haskell, the deputy chief consultant for Women's Health Services. Afterward, Williams and Haskell posted a blog reviewing the discussion as well as their experience. The VFW and VA look forward to working together to make the panel discussion an annual event. To read the VA blog post, visit: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/29401/focusing-on-women-veterans-at-vfw-national-convention/.
5. NLS Holds Convention Workshop: On Sunday, the National Legislative Service staff held a workshop to update members on VFW's legislative priorities as we end the year. Also discussed was how to become and stay involved in our Action Corps campaign, LESS=MORE. This campaign focuses on why sequestration and arbitrary budget caps are causing less funding to be provided for benefits and services, and putting more burden on veterans, service members and their families. To learn more about LESS=MORE, click here: http://www.vfw.org/uploadedFiles/VFW.org/VFW_in_DC/Less=More%20packet.pdf. To learn more about engaging your members of Congress, contact Ken Wiseman at firstname.lastname@example.com.
6. VFW Panel Discusses Student Veteran Engagement: Ways to engage with student veterans was a topic of discussion for a packed room during the National Programs workshop at the 117th VFW National Convention. Leaders and delegates from nearly every state listened as VFW staffers from both the Kansas City and Washington, D.C., offices highlighted lessons learned and best practices on ways the VFW can interact with chapters of the Student Veterans of America (SVA). With a focus on building relationships, improving communication, and telling the VFW story to those veterans attending college, attendees learned that many of the things we already use for success in our organization are ways that we can help SVA chapters be successful on their own campuses and highlight that the VFW is a great organization to join. For further information on how you can work with your local SVA chapter, contact your Department's student veteran liaison.
7. President Signs COLA Act of 2016: President Obama signed into law the Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016 on July 22. The act, H.R. 5588, proposed by Congressman Ralph Abraham (R-LA), provides veterans with an increased rate of disability benefits. The new law will go into effect Dec. 1, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs will also be required to increase additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.
8. Opioid Addiction, Recovery Addressed in Approved Legislation: Legislation to address opioid addiction and recovery was signed into law by the president on July 22. This bill is aimed at addressing the overuse of opioids and ways to overcome addiction to them. The VFW applauds this legislation and its answer to improving patient advocacy within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under this new law, an Office of Patient Advocacy will be established, which will remove patient advocates within VA from their facility's direct chain of command. The bill will also guarantee the Department of Defense and VA jointly update their Clinical Practice Guidelines to comply with those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
9. MIA Update: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Office announced the identification of remains of one Marine, one sailor and three soldiers who had been missing in action since World War II and Korea. Returning home for burial with full military honors are:
-- Marine Pfc. Charles E. Oetjen, 18, of Blue Island, Ill., will be buried July 30 in Alsip, Ill. In November 1943, Oetjen was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, which landed against stiff Japanese resistance on the small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands. Oetjen died sometime on the first day of battle, Nov. 20, 1943. Read more at: http://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/Article/853564/marine-from-world-war-ii-accounted-for-oetjen/.
-- Army Cpl. Charles A. White, 20, is being buried today in his hometown of New Lexington, Ohio. On December 3, 1950, White was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, when his company's position was overrun by the Chinese Communist Forces near Huksu-ri, North Korea. It would be later learned he was captured but died in captivity on May 12, 1951. Read more at: http://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/Article/853573/soldier-missing-from-korean-war-accounted-for-white/.
-- Navy Fireman 2nd Class James B. Boring, 21, of Vales Mill, Ohio, will be buried Aug. 6 in Albany, Ohio. On Dec. 7, 1941, Boring was assigned to the USS Oklahoma, which was moored off Ford Island in Pearl Harbor when the ship sustained multiple torpedo hits and quickly capsized, resulting in 429 casualties, including Boring. Read more at: http://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/Article/879774/uss-oklahoma-sailor-from-world-war-ii-accounted-for-boring/.
-- Army Master Sgt. Ira V. Miss Jr., 23, of Buckeystown, Md., who was declared missing in South Korea on Feb. 5, 1950. He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. His burial date and location have yet to be announced.
-- Army Cpl. Curtis J. Wells, 19, of Huron. Mich., who was declared missing in North Korea on Nov. 27, 1950. He was assigned to Company C, 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. His burial date and location have yet to be announced.
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As a individuals we need to commence considering for ourselves, we must stop based on government to house us, give us jobs, give meals, power and water. As Americans we have a heritage of independence but I am afraid we have lost our way and have turn into dependent upon the state. I read a story awhile back in the book The Creature from Jekyll Island". It goes anything like this: There was a farmer who noticed a lot of ducks on his farm and hungered for a duck dinner. But, each and every time he tried to catch 1 of the ducks they flew away. Finally he got smart and began leaving bits of meals around. The ducks began consuming the cost-free food and therefore started becoming fat. The farmer began trailing the food to an region with a trap door and sooner or later the ducks became so tame that they just followed the food correct into the trap. So the farmer was able to have a duck dinner anytime he wanted.
Often the frame is worth a lot more than the image: Never ignore an otherwise hideous painting that may be sitting in a spectacular gilded frame. There is large cash in wood frames, and the larger and more ornate the far better. Brisk enterprise can be had reselling quite frames.
A professional estate sale company contract will contain far more than just what they charge. There will be specific issues they deal with, such as marketing, permits, and licenses if there is a need for such things. The contract will state if they arrange for delivery for purchasers, and how they manage all elements of study, pricing, labeling and promoting your estate sale items. If you have higher worth things, make positive you incorporate a clause about safety for your goods so that their worth is protected.
If you go to estate sales frequently, chances are an antique or vintage chair or two has caught your eye. If you instantly start off thinking about how great the chair would look in a certain region of your property, it is likely that this furniture piece is for you. Nevertheless, there are a handful of ideas to keep in mind when you happen to be purchasing chairs at an estate sale to ensure you get the very best deal and leave the sale fully happy.
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The alarm went off at 4:15am. I got out of bed and walked down the hill to the washroom to have a shower and use the special antibacterial soap on my scalp. It is a chilly 8 degrees in the washroom as the windows are open, making my shower very brisk. I am not nervous. Everyone else around me is almost irrationally nervous/worried. But I am calm. I have no doubt that everything will go okay today. Being a great researcher, I have read both the good and the bad about the surgery. I have faith in my neurosurgeon and surgical team. I know deep down that I will be fixed.
The hospital building is dark and doesn't look open. I am the only one at admitting where I am directed to day surgery. I am given my new uniform of a fancy blue gown, housecoat, blue booties, and two more wristbands. Chris stays with me and we make jokes about the surgery. We will be moved from day surgery to the main hospital operating room near my surgery time.
At 7:20am Chris and I follow a porter to the Operating Room waiting area that is somewhere in the main hospital. I have no idea where, because my glasses are off and I can not see a damn thing. We are told to take a seat in the waiting area. I put my glasses back so I can see. We watch the waiting area fill up; all the doctor's & nurses take their patients to their "theatres". Now I am the only person left. I finally meet the resident and anaesthesiologist who say that they are getting the operating theatre ready.
I meet a nurse, give my glasses to Chris and kiss him goodbye. I walk down the hallway to my door. Inside there are at least six people. I lie down on the table with my head in a brace, my arms are placed out like on a cross and I look up. I see all the big lights that look like satellite dishes. One of the lights has the nice camera that is used to guide the surgeon in my head.
The doctors all ask me how my summer was & I ask them how their summer was. I am then given freezing in my arm for the IVs to go in. Then a nurse puts a mask over my mouth and presses down. I almost lose it, as I start to panic. She says "take a deep breath, it is just oxygen" then the anaesthesiologist says "I have started to give you a cocktail". Yup he did, my shoulders, arms and chest begin to feel tingly. Then he says "this will sting" and yes it does more than sting and I am out for the count.
I wake up thinking I am digging for dinosaur bones at DinosaurProvincialPark to find myself having three nurses and one of the surgeons looking at me. I don't have my glasses so they all look like fuzzy blobs. I am taken from recovery to the 11th floor acute neuro or brainiacs ward to my own personal room with a view.
By noon, I eat lunch; by 3 I am walking around and doing good; The fog has been lifted and my vision on right side is better and brain is clearer. I thought I was an invincible machine but soon found my limitations short walks, short video watching and short reading and lots of sleeping.


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Watching a grandparent, parent or other family member grow old is not easy. It is tiring both mentally and emotionally. This person is your family, whom you love. You therefore take safety precautions as his or her mental and physical health decline. One of these precautions may include choosing an appropriate nursing home or assisted living facility for your loved one.
You may have done all of your research and homework before selecting the right place for your aging family member. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect can occur at even the most reputable facilities. For that reason, you need to be on guard to ensure your loved one is receiving the utmost care and is not the victim of abuse.
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Nursing home abuse can manifest itself in many different forms. Below are some red flags you need to watch out for that could indicate abuse.
- Unexplained injuries, such as cuts, bruises and welts
- Unauthorized use of physical or chemical restraints
- Rope marks or bruises on the wrists
- Too much or too little medication given
- Isolation
- Changes in personality
- Resident mentions abuse
- Torn or stained underclothing
Nursing home neglect can be just as dangerous. Some of the warning signs include:
- Bedsores (also known as pressure sores)
- Fall injuries
- Weight loss
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Poor hygiene
- Dirty living environment
- Untreated medical conditions
Both of these lists are merely samples of the many red flags of nursing home abuse and neglect. There may be other signs that your loved one is at risk or your instincts might simply be telling you that something isn't right. Either way, you need to ensure your loved one is safe.
Take Action if Your Family Member Has Suffered
If you do discover that your loved one suffered abuse or neglect at a Virginia nursing home or assisted living facility, there are some actions you need to take. You should speak with an experienced Virginia nursing home abuse attorney for information on what you should do.
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In a bid to win the World Cup: DFB team makes the most of cutting edge technology
First Published as part of adidas Group Blog
As the world cup reaches its closing and most exciting stages, the grueling schedule and physical demands of the tournament begin to take a toll on the players. Maintaining peak performance and managing fatigue and injuries become increasingly critical and are a key focus for the coaching staff.
In the case of the German national team (DFB), who take on Brazil in the first semi-final, the management of this part of their game is in safe hands. With the partnership between EXOS, world leaders in integrated performance training, and the adidas miCoach elite Team System, every angle is covered when it comes to ensuring the players will be ready to perform on match day.
The miCoach elite Team System is essentially an advanced physiological monitoring system. It includes a small Player_Cell device worn by the players during training in a Techfit elite under layer that has special fabric heart rate sensors built into it. The system measures the speed, distance, acceleration, heart rate and power of every athlete in training and all this information is made available live on an ipad to the expert trainers from EXOS and the DFB as well as post session for in depth analysis.
To give us more insight into what this means for the German national team and their preparation for the semi-final, we asked Darcy Norman, the Director of the Performance Innovation Team at EXOS, who works with the team at the World Cup, to explain how they use this cutting edge innovation from adidas to ensure the players are at their best for this game and, more importantly, the next:
How EXOS and adidas help to ensure the German national team is always at its best for the next game
By Darcy Norman
"The miCoach elite team system has been an integral part of our preparation and training for the 2014 World Cup. It's used in almost every training session to monitor each player's performance and record their stats. With this valuable information, we can reflect back on the team's performance, tweak each player's skills, and plan future workouts to ensure we're improving performance and focusing our efforts in the right areas. There are a variety of metrics the miCoach elite team system is capable of tracking, and each metric can shape the coaching and training decision-making process in a different way."
The power of data is in its interpretation
One of the key metrics we track is power (i.e. how much power a player produces relative to their physiologic response to power). The more power a player generates during an exercise without burning too much energy, the more efficient and fit they are. If they generate a low power number with a large metabolic response, we know they're fatiguing and that we need to keep a close eye on them.
We can also look at total distance to get a quick snapshot of how much a player moves during a game or workout in comparison to his teammates. From there, we know that not all distance is created equally. Some distance is covered at walking speed, some at sprint speed, some during a drill, and some during the transition from one drill to the next. All of these factors need to be taken into consideration when determining how to interpret the data.
Just as there are many ways to accumulate distance, each position and how the player plays their position during drills is different. For example, a defensive midfielder may make the effort or acceleration to cover a big distance at speed but may only go 5-10 meters and then have to stop and change direction. In contrast, an outside defender – based on how they play and the team's tactics – may cover a greater distance at speed. Both movements are important and relative to the position.
Keeping this in mind, those stats need to be looked at in the context of the game and how the coach wants each player to perform. For a defensive midfielder, we may look at distance in relation to the number of accelerations they made, while we may look at the distance covered, distance at high intensity, and the number of sprints for an outside defender.
From data interpretation to conclusion
Once we've established what we want to track, we can set goals. These goals focus on both particular drills and training sessions to plan for the weeks of training in preparation for a single match and in relation to the tournament as a whole.
We look at our drill history to determine which drills fit the particular day technically, tactically, and physically. Once we have a game plan, we execute it, and then look at the numbers during and after training to see if we're accomplishing our goals. From there, it's all about fine-tuning for the next day's training session. While the data is a key component of training smart, it's what the coaches and players do with that data that ultimately determines the outcome."
As you can see, the use of the adidas miCoach elite Team System by the German national team at the World Cup, although not as visible as the boots or the uniform, is an essential part of what adidas does to make the teams and athletes better. We are constantly working to push the boundaries and improve the product in a way that enables teams to manage and maintain their physical performance in the most accurate way possible and hopefully we will see Darcy, adidas, EXOS and the German National team on the winner's podium come Sunday, knowing that they were helped by the cutting edge innovation that is the miCoach elite Team System.
By Matthew Hymers


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- Download and install Minecraft Forge
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- Put Dead Minecraft Mod zip file into your /.minecraft/mods folder. Do not unzip it.
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GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. This position is located in Minnesota's great capital city, St. Paul. The State of Minnesota offers employees subsidizes for public transportation allowing for convenient and easy access to commute to work. Ride the new METRO "Green Line" Light Rail Train to work! The 10th Street Station is located close by.
This is a new position that will serve as the communications lead for the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans (MCDHH).
Responsibilities Include:
- Assure information is accurate, accessible, and promotes equal opportunity of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind and heard of hearing.
- Develop and implement a statewide communication plan, in partnership with MCDHH leadership and others, to continually improve MCDHH's media outreach, presence, and products and promote equal opportunity of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing.
- Serve as lead communications manager for strategic initiatives, tools and processes by consulting with Executive Director, staff and stakeholders in determining appropriate and accessible communications tactics; creating/editing a variety of communications (e.g., news releases, speeches, American Sign Language (ASL) and captioned videos, reports, legislative materials); lead or participate on focus groups or projects; administer informational or education programs, documentaries, promotional materials and general public surveys; promote MCDHH online classes and oversee efforts to develop and improve them; help to advance Accessibility standards and Plain Language initiatives; advise management on ways to continually improve.
- Maintain the MCDHH website; plan and implement the design and structure of social media; develop online and social media tools.
- Supervise contracts and manage projects to provide education and information to MCDHH clientele, promote civic engagement and advance MCDHH's policy agenda.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relationships, or a related field and one year of professional communications experience.
- Intermediate Plus skills in ASL.
- Experience with website management using a content-management system (CMS).
Preferred Qualifications:
Interested candidates must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the state's official application and hiring site. See instructions below on how to submit your resume and application. For assistance with this process, contact the Website Helpdesk at 651-259-3637 or email@example.com. Please be sure to apply at your earliest convenience before the posting closes at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday, July 15th, 2015.
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Select "Applicant Help"
- Click "Apply for Jobs" to create an account and submit your resume
- Apply for job posting number: 15DHS000585
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We are happy to announce that we have recently acquired a certificate for the Central Certification Program (CERT) sponsored by Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and the City of Saint Paul. This means that our company meets the requirements for Small and Woman Business Enterprise (S/WBE). Chowgirls will now be listed in that database and directory and we are thrilled to offer this added value for clients with supplier diversity programs. We want to thank our Event Specialist Lindsay Erstad for completing this arduous process on our behalf with a smile on her face! Thank you Lindsay!
Looking for a holiday party venue? Solar Arts by Chowgirls has a sweet deal for you! Book by December 15, 2016 and enjoy complimentary place settings and barware for any event! Call us or inquire via our website today to book your tour! * valid for events in December 2016 or January 2017
Chowgirls Killer Party Food: Righteous Bites & Cocktails for Every Season has been making waves all over the country - on TV and radio as well as in-store signings and cooking classes - from Denver to Omaha, New York to Chicago, and coming up, Los Angeles, Lexington, Ann Arbor, and Detroit!
Our intrepid founders Heidi Andermack and Amy Lynn Brown, are also appearing around the Twin Cities. You can meet them and pick up copies of the new cookbook - a great holiday or hostess gift-at the following in-store events:
Thursday, December 8
• ]Heidi Andermack at Bibelot Grand Avenue during their Local Giving Open House
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
1082 Grand Ave. Saint Paul, MN. 55105
• Amy Brown at Content Books
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
314 Division St. S, Northfield, MN 55057
Tuesday, December 13
Heidi and Amy host a cooking class, featuring recipes from the book at the Nordic Ware Factory Outlet
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
4925 Highway 7/County Road 25, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Can't make it to an event? Books are available for purchase at the following retailers:
Magers & Quinn
Eat My Words
Common Good Books
Mother Earth Gardens
General Store of Minnetonka
Excelsior Bay Books
As part of our ongoing staff volunteerism program, Chowgirls has officially kicked off its Sheridan Story Food Drive! Our food drive is now through Friday, December 16th. If you'd like to contribute, we'd love to share your donation! Simply drop goods off at our offices 1226 2^nd St. N.E.
They are looking for:
• Canned Tuna or Chunk Chicken (6oz or less)
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Soup, Stew or Chili
• White Rice, Pasta or Oatmeal
More on Sheridan Story here: http://www.thesheridanstory.com
Support local food vendors and artisans throughout the winter months! We're proud to be the 2016-2017 sponsor and host of the Northeast Minneapolis Farmer's Market's WINTER MARKET! DJs The Ring Toss Twins will be spinning vinyl, enjoy kids activities, meat raffles, local beer, craft cocktails, and enjoy the community spirit of Northeast.
To make your shopping even easier, we've got your dinner plans covered for the whole family. Chowgirls will be serving a great comfort food meal at every winter market. This month enjoy an Iron Range Italian Porketta with cheesy grits and winter greens. Worry-free Wednesdays during the #frostfree NE Winter Market!
Join us for the next market:
Wednesday, December 21st, 4pm- 7pm
Solar Arts by Chowgirls
711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
December is the first-ever month of our employee of the month program, which we've dubbed "The ChowStar Award." We are pleased to announce that the recipient of this, the first, ChowStar is Rachael Kucher. In the short time that she has been with us she has quickly moved up the ranks to one, among many, of our most talented and versatile Site Managers. Her attention to detail, whether it is presentation of food or the genuine interaction with her guests, embodies the Chowgirls way and is a pleasure to witness. Congratulations, Rachael!
Rudy's Event Rentals
Rudy's, founded and run by our dear friend Michelle Veverka Smith, is a full-service, boutique event rental company specializing in large, hand-built harvest tables and vintage furniture. We're proud to be serving treats at their holiday open house December 8th at their showroom--always a smashing time, and she has such amazing new collections of rentals!
Website: www.rudyseventrentals.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RudysRusticRentals/


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|Todays "derelict" house in Ireland is my retirement home in the future
I Put a down payment on it last time I was in Ballyvaughan. I got a great deal being as it was inhabited by sheep and a donkey or two. Really, one day I WILL live in Eire at least two months out of the year. And since I could never stand to be away from the grand babies that long that will just have to go with me
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Kilmacduogh Castle ,County Galway
And see this cool gate above ? Yeah, its going on the gate to my front garden. Like my dead ancestors really need it anymore. Oh no ! Is that the time ? I have a party to attend. My rides here. Bye bye, Slainte' and remember...don't drink and ride.
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PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Clay Arts Center in Port Chester if offering a digital fabrication class.
The class will be Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and program manager Adam Chau will be sharing his approach to digital fabrication.
He will discuss how cutting-edge technology is changing the ceramics field one plate at a time, and demonstrate how he uses a CNC machine to digitally decorate ceramic plates.
He will show his process from start to finish, from plate creation, handmade brushes and programming a robot.
At the end of the workshop, participants will also have a chance to make their own brushes and learn how to apply some of his techniques to their own work.
This event is for members only. There is a materials fee of $3 per brush.
RSVP by Thursday to Wendy Weinstein or call 914-937-2047, ext. 221.
The Clay Arts Center is at 40 Beech St., Port Chester. Call 914-937-2047 or click here .
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Since yesterday I have been having a very strange error in Visual Studio Community 2015 where as soon as I open a solution VS crashes with no error. Now the only thing that has changed since yesterday was that I installed a large number of Windows updates that had been waiting for probably several months! I checked my installed updates but found nothing directly related to VS. I did find an update that made changes to .net but was unsure if this was related. The error I received was as follows… »
After upgrading to Visual Studio 2015, Multi-Device Hybrid Apps (Cordova based apps) have a new project structure and are incompatible with VS. Microsoft have released a how-to guide here for upgrading your projects but due to it not being visible on search engines, being a little bit lacking in depth and taking me about half an hour to find the instructions - I have decided to replicate it here (with some extra details missing from the original). So, in order to update your previous project to the new structure, follow these steps… »
After doing some work with Selenium to perform some automated testing of a number of web applications and websites, myself and the team at Jatech came to the conclusion that the reports were not attractive enough to present to clients and thus embarked on creating a more attractive and responsive report… »
I came across and issue today after doing a clean install of Windows and reinstalling AppFabric where the Microsoft.ApplicationServer.Caching.Client.dll was missing from the installed files. The dll is used to interact with the distributed AppFabric Cache in .net so it was important I got it working… »
I spent the morning writing a Transport Agent for Exchange 2010 (another story!) to log some emails to disk. As it was on a remote server and remote debugging wasn't possible, I decided to log some details to the event log. Now this must be the first time I've had to write the logging mechanism myself because I've never come across this before. When you try to use the EventLog.WriteEntry method you need to pass the source of the message (i.e the application name). So when I did this I get the following exception… »
CoffeePot is based on the Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol (although slightly modified) and is used to order coffee remotely. The project is written in Java and is based on a client-server architecture. The server emulates a coffee machine, taking orders from anything that connects to it, be it the client or telnet, then reporting back to the client once the order has been completed… »
phpHighlighter is a nice little script to output another php file with all of the syntax highlighted and show its line numbers. Features Show the source of your php scripts! Highlight the syntax! Show line numbers! Looks the same in all browsers! Dynamically define the file to view! Valid xhtml! … »
encryptMe is a couple php scripts designed to help developers and website administrators protect and add security to their data. Using the built in functions, you can encrypt and decrypt data using the encryption and decryption algorithms as well as hash your data with over 40 different hashing algorithms… »
LostMyMobile provides a listing of lost mobile phones and gives a way for users to get in contact with anyone that finds them. Written in PHP using MySQL for my Data, Schemas and Applications module at University. Users must register an account to upload details of their lost phone. Once users have added their phone, all they have to do is wait to see if anyone contacts them… »
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Watermelon Rind Pickles
Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 8:35PM
I can't bear the thought of throwing away anything useful, so I make sure my watermelon rinds end up in a jar and not in the compost bin.
These pickled watermelon rinds are absolutely delicious served alongside grilled meats. The fact that they look like little jewels is one more reason to love them.
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Kim Womantree : Tipton's claims false
To the editor:
Representative "Where's Scotty?" Tipton claims in your paper that he fought to keep government open. Not true. Tipton and his GOP buddies fought to negate the normal processes of democracy, i.e. elections and legislation, by trying to make an end run around a law with which they disagree. Tipton claims that "The Senate refused to negotiate on any portion of Obamacare," Scotty, FYI: Obamacare, aka the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, is a law. The negotiation process was in Congress from 2009 to 2010. Negotiations are over. What is this "fair treatment for all Americans" stuff? Is it fair to be denied health insurance for a pre-existing condition? How about for a child with a pre-existing condition? Who are these "all Americans" you're concerned about? Union construction workers with multiple employers? Oh, yes, you're such a great advocate for union members, I'm sure that your concern is sincere (not). I agree with you that there should be no special treatment for Congress. You should definitely sign up and pay for insurance on the ACA health exchanges, rather than getting the free taxpayer-paid plan you enjoy now. Therefore, stop paying yourself during a government shutdown. You can keep paying your poor secretarial and clerical staff, though — they should get paid the rest of the year, since they do the real work of your office.
Kim Womantree
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"Bad Romance" with the HipWritten by admin on March 1, 2013 – 8:22 am -
Musician and song writer Lady Gaga recently underwent hip surgery to repair a torn labrum. Many fans were concerned and dismayed as she canceled the rest of her current tour. Fans should not be overly disappointed. Hip arthroscopy has a relatively quick recovery and return to a high level of activity is a realistic goal.
Many are unaware that the hip joint has a labrum. As with the shoulder joint, the labrum of the hip is a type of cartilage that provides stability while allowing a high degree of flexibility, and motion of the hip. While labral injuries are much more common in the shoulder, they are being diagnosed with increasing frequency in the hip. A tear in the labrum can be degenerative– which occurs as a result of over-use, or traumatic–due to a sports injury, fall, or accident.
A tear in the labrum of the hip can be difficult to diagnose as it may not be evident on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Additionally, many symptoms characteristic of a labral tear of the hip, such as groin pain, clicking, snapping, and decreased range of motion, are also common in other hip conditions including groin strains or sports hernias. To further confound matters, even if an MRI demonstrates a labral tear, it is not necessarily an indication that the tear is the source of the symptoms. Confused yet? Never fear, at the conclusion of a methodical workup and rehabilitation program, the answer is usually clearly obvious. Conservative management of labral injuries is thus, not only an option, but often a necessary part of the diagnostic process. Failure of conservative management, physical therapy or steroid injection, may ultimately lead to surgical repair.
Arthroscopy of the hip involves small incisions and use of a tiny camera to locate the damaged labrum and either repair or remove the damaged tissue. Full recovery after arthroscopic intervention may take 12 weeks or longer depending on both the individual and the extent of the damage.
Recovery can be accelerated with skilled rehabilitation from properly trained individuals such as physical therapists and/or athletic trainers.
Fans of Lady Gaga should remain optimistic that she will return to the stage and "Just Dance" her way to "The Edge of Glory." Many professional athletes have received similar surgeries, including Alex Rodriguez, Mario Lemieux, and Kurt Warner. Warner, a Super Champion, NFL quarterback, was able to return to full workouts two months after his hip arthroscopy.
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A BUYER CANNOT GET MORE DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN NEW YORK, NEW YORK THAN THIS FABULOUS OPTICAL STORE THAT CARRIES THE BEST BRANDS TO MATCH THE BEST SERVICE. If locations matters with thousands of vehicles driving by everyday then you can?t get any better than Manhattan close to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. This business carries over 25 brands that include Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Celine, Dior, Gucci, Couture, Gold & Wood, Coach, Elijah, Armani, Peters collection for low bridge noses, and so much more. It is the winner of the 2015 Patients? Choice Awards for New York Optometrist. This business offers Same Day service for most prescriptions. Their customers feel that ?there really is no competition, this is THE place to go..? All the latest equipment, all new shelving and custom made renovations. Repeat and loyal clientele and currently has over 400 active clients, doing 20,000 dollars per month and growing every month. This Optic Center is priced for quick sale. All major insurances are accepted. Business has been growing 15% every year since its inception. With an asking price of only $400,000, flexible terms and a net cash flow of over $90,000, this is a must have opportunity. Serviced over 5,000 customers. Loyal customer base. Optometrist owned practice will double earnings with medical billing and Contacts eye exams.
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According to the www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/ aloe vera contains 75 potentially active constituents: enzymes, vitamins, sugars, minerals, saponins, lignin, amino acids, and salicylic acids. Aloe vera has many health benefits including helping heart disease, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, digestive and gastrointestinal conditions problems, supports the immune system, but is best known for it amazing skin care benefits and healing of wounds. Although Aloe vera gel is primarily used topically as a remedy for skin conditions such as burns, frostbite, psoriasis, and cold sores, it may also be taken orally (by mouth) for conditions including bowel diseases, fever, and osteoarthritis.
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Enzymes: It contains 8 enzymes. Some of these help to reduce excessive inflammation when applied to the skin topically.
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Hormones: That help in wound healing and have anti-inflammatory action.
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I feel that it is one of the best natural remedies for skin problems or just to keep your skin healthy and enhance the natural glow of your skin. If you have an Aloe Vera plant in your house you can enjoy soothing benefits by just tearing a small piece of the long leaves and rubbing the raw gel right on your skin. Some people prefer to drink the juice of the plant that will work from the inside out to help give you beautiful skin, hair, and help your whole body.
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2280 MT Hwy 287 Alder, Montana 59749 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 60 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 6 Reviews
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Aug 2017 - $38.00
Common areas were watered but the sites did not have any grass. Sites were so close I could see into the neighbor's rig on one side and the other side had the sewer and water hookups in our yard. We could not use our picnic table due to proximity. All sites were pull-through. - Betsy_02
Jul 2017 - $40.00
Old KOA that has seen better days. Run down facilities. New owner is slowly repairing and upgrading. Sites are too close together. Sites are gravel, level with minimal shade. No pool or club house. Small store. Staff was courteous and friendly. WIFI weak, ATT weak, Verizon good, no cable. Pricey for what is offered, but acceptable. - Pacatrader
Jul 2017 - $36.00
This park had previously been a KOA. New owners are making improvements but it leaves much to be desired. We were crammed into a site so small my pick up door opened into the neighbors patio area. There was a large tree along side the site that I was barely able to get on the site because of it. There may be a site or two that are better but I didn't see it. All seemed very small and very tight. I have never been this close anywhere before. The owners were nice and helped me get parked on this tight site. - petendoll
1302 Wallace St Virginia City, Montana 59755 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 30 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 28 Reviews
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Aug 2018 - $36.00
Stayed for a week in a upper level shelf space. Great views, saw wild turkeys & deer. Space was flat and fairly level. This parking loop was mostly for truck campers & very small rigs. New owners are diligently working to get the park up to their standards. Very friendly and helpful owners. Great access to local Montana tourist areas. Very quiet at night w/spectacular star gazing. One of the cleanest parks I've been in. - Karit1
Aug 2018 - $40.00
The Rambling Moose Campground was previously called the Virginia City RV Park. There are new and highly motivated owners who are very friendly, helpful, and full of plans to make this park exceptional. The rest rooms and free showers are spotless, there is a laundry facility available, and the WiFi was great. We were in spot 10, the last pull-through up the hill, so it was a small space and all the rigs made their turn around us, but it was okay for a couple nights. If we were going to stay longer I'd ask for one of the back-in spaces off to the side of the main road through the campground. The park is right next to the highway into town, but it's silent at night. We'd recommend this campground to anyone traveling in the area. It's a quick drive into Virginia City, and there are other places to explore nearby as well. A great spot. - sail2blue
Jun 2016 - $32.00
Small, but very clean, quiet and peaceful park. Owners/staff are wonderful. - Eric-Kim
300 W Main St Ennis, Montana 59729 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 20 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews
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Sep 2018 - $35.00
Small park, most sites have shade, the owners are very helpful, the bathrooms have been remodeled, they also have a very nice laundry room.The park is in down town Ennis. The WIFI is the best we have ever encountered there is no OTA Television so we were able to stream HuLu, Verizon cell service is good. - Tfrout
Jul 2017 - $40.00
My husband and I can highly recommend this relatively small park with good facilities and friendly hosts. We were impressed that the bathrooms and laundry facilities were both recently updated and very clean. The park is very well located, within easy walking distance of the main street, restaurants and shops. The spaces are a little narrow but with a lot of trees that offer friendly shade in summertime. The lawn is well cared for and green. There is good wifi but no cable. We stayed here for nine days. - Barbara from Austin
Sep 2016 - $45.00
This is a clean, quiet park. Sites are rather short, narrow, near-level, shady gravel, separated by wide strips of grass and trees. In Autumn, many leaves will fall on your rig. Each site has a picnic table. Voltage is good. There's plenty of room to maneuver.
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WiFi is strong; I measured 1565.9 kB/s down.
No terrestrial broadcast TV or VHF weather radio.
Laundry: 2 top-loaders ($1.50), 2 dryers ($1.50).
There are 4 clean private showers for the park, but no shower curtains.
Staff are friendly and helpful. - wjzcbn
346 Main Street Ennis, Montana 59729 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 10 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 10 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $38.00
This is a very small RV park located just as you enter Ennis from the south. There are no restrooms, showers, or cable but there is 50 amp, water and sewer. This park is hidden gem and is only a couple of blocks from 'downtown' Ennis and a nice Lions Club park is next door with access to the Madison River and several paved paths with benches and picnic tables scattered though it. There is also a small playground and fishing pond for kids. The only reason I did not give it a 10 was because of the lack of restrooms, showers, and cable. The sites are not large but it is usually not full and there are some seasonal sites for workers in the area. We will stay there again when we're in the area. We have a 36' RV. - KarenS144
Jul 2015 - $32.00
This is a great spot for a short stay. Nice people and a few shade trees. The view was pretty good and it is very close to town. - carold
Aug 2013 - $30.00
The RV park is located within walking distance of the charming town of Ennis and next to a great city park. The city park was great for dogs and has access to the famous Madison river. There are some picnic tables and a charcoal grill available but no fire pits. Owners are very friendly and helped my wife lower our awning while I was fishing. Great place. Note there are no showers or restrooms. - bugsy
15 Geyser St Ennis, Montana 59729 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 90 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 105 Reviews
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Sep 2018 - $38.00
Our go to park on our travels to Ennis. Staff is always very pleasant. Interior roads easy to navigate. The sites are long enough for any big rig and tow vehicle plus some. Utilities are well placed and have two sewer connections on each site to minimize having to use extensions. Bathrooms and laundry are very clean. Wi-Fi was good. No cable, and no antenna channels that we were able to find. The campground is nicely landscaped and has spectacular mountain views. - mandrgames
Sep 2018 - $36.00
We stayed at Ennis RV Village for three nights while traveling between Idaho and our visit to the Tetons. The campground is along the Madison River and my husband was eager to get in some fly fishing. The CG is about 45 miles south of I-90 along US 287 and easy access from the main road. CG roads and sites are gravel and we were able to easily maneuver around the park with our 45ft motorhome with car attached. Sites are gravel with a small section of grass between sites and level. We were easily able to level the coach with our jacks. Utilities were mid site and worked well. Water pressure was good. We had good satellite reception and no OTA channels. Although the CG has Wi-Fi we were unable to connect at any point while we were there. We did not use the rest rooms or laundry so cannot comment on that. There is no defined dog park but there are large open, grassy areas to the east and north of the park where folks walked their dog. There is no playground area for kids. Campground staff were very friendly and helpful both on the phone and in person. The campground in general is well kept with metal art and flowers throughout. The views from the campground are wonderful, particularly to the east. We would definitely stay here in the future. - LvR
Sep 2018 - $36.00
Agree with the prior review. Staff was very pleasant. Interior roads were easy to navigate in our 43' motorhome. Site was long enough for big rig and tow vehicle plus some. Utilities are well placed and actually had two sewer connections on each site to minimize having to use extensions. Wifi was good. No cable, but we had no trouble using our roof mounted satellite dish. Campground is well landscaped and has spectacular mountain views. A work camper told us the owner did his research and interviewed RVers extensively before he built the park, and he obviously got it right. We definitely would stay again. - GrandpaDan
3793 US Hwy 287 Cameron, Montana 59720 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 18 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 2 Reviews
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Oct 2018 - $25.00
This is a nice, clean RV park with a small store, and restaurant with bar. Small, clean laundry room. We drove to Yellowstone and the drive wasn't bad and the scenery was great. Plenty of areas to walk dogs, and nice view of mountains. - retirednrving
Jul 2017 - $35.00
New owners have had the park 1 1/2 years. Nice folks. Clean park with grass and trees. Best WiFi I've seen this year, anywhere! They are putting $ and labor into upgrades. Good bar, nice cafe/restaurant and store. More groceries than most RV stores carry. I'd stay here again and recommend it without hesitation. - grsimpson


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