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By John Everlove
On March 3 at 8 a.m. the Marion County Kidney Foundation is holding its annual 5K run/walk. The money raised goes to assist those in our county fighting this debilitating disease and to educate people on prevention.
Entry fee is $20 per person and five or more people get recognized as a team. Wouldn't it be great if there were a Team Cherrywood in this worthwhile event? In addition to the "Run," there will be family friendly activities; venders; live music and raffles. Families and friends of the participants are welcome to join in and the location is only about 20 minutes away from Cherrywood at Baseline Road Florida Greenway Trailhead, 4225 S.E. 58th Ave.; Ocala.
Come on out for this fun community event and show Marion County what the folks from Cherrywood are made of. Call or see Geri at the clubhouse office or contact John via email (email@example.com) for more information if you are interested. I'll be there taking photos and reporting on this worthy effort. All team members get T-shirts as souvenirs of their participation.
Friends and lovers
This year's Valentines Dance was a huge success with more than 75 residents attending a romantic dance in the beautifully decorated clubhouse. Eve Houghtaling and her crew put together an evening to remember with soft music, subdued lighting, roses, sweets, finger food and just plain fun. A special cake decorated by Marivi Bassabe and Eve was the donated centerpiece of the "munchies" table and it looked great and tasted even better.
Richard Becotte, our resident Deejay, played a wide variety of music from the big band era to Motown and everything in between. Everyone got to dance and sway to the music of their own generation when life and love were new. Memories were rekindled and love was in the air. Isn't it a good thing to see, in these times of uncertainty, the stability and strength of love that has lasted through the years?
Howard Mayberry and his professional guitar styling brought another dimension of entertainment and fun to the crowd as he played and sang. After enjoying several of his songs, everyone joined in for a rendition of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." I might add that there was a joy in their voices and love in their eyes as the couples serenaded one another.
Less romantic but no less fun was added by the songs that many of us remembered from our own or others weddings we had been to. The "Chicken Dance" brought out the fun and the "Boot Scootin' Boogie" brought out the line dancers. Many other tunes rang out and encouraged couples to take to the dance floor.
A raffle and door prize rounded out the evenings festivities. Eve, Fran Hall and Donna James worked very hard putting this evening together and they should be proud of what they accomplished. Proceeds from the event went to purchase materials for the Clubhouse like new coffee urns and other supplies.
A special thanks goes out to our clean up volunteers; Rich and Ruth Hurley, Monica Becotte and Eve and Jim Houghtaling.
After this Valentine's Day we can truly say, "Live! Laugh! Love! At Cherrywood!"
Veterans raffle
Win a three-day cruise for two to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. For just $10 for one ticket or $20 for three tickets, you could win a great get-a-way including taxes, port fees, gratuities and $100 spending money.
The drawing will be held on Memorial Day after the Veterans Service here at Cherrywood and the nice part is, not only don't you have to be present to win; you don't even have to be a Cherrywood resident.
See anyone from the Veterans Club for tickets, or see Geri at the office. Don't miss out on this chance to win a great vacation and help support Veterans Club charities.
Spotlight on excellence
There are many people in Cherrywood who have a unique talent; an interesting past or a promising future. Your humble correspondent would be remiss in his duties if he didn't take the time to recognize those individuals in this column from time to time. Being featured in this column is not an award. Rather, it is to introduce you, the reader, to people you may or may not know who have a special story to tell. This week's person in the Spotlight is Carolyn Mullen.
Carolyn is an accomplished seamstress with unlimited talent and energy. Her creative designs and expert tailoring are a "God given talent…" according to Carolyn who works tirelessly for Children Hemmed in Prayer, a Christian organization that supplies clothing for the needy youngsters in Central America and Caribbean countries.
The organization was started by Mary Beth Turberville of Phenix City, Alabama. Carolyn learned of the organization and the good it was doing one Sunday at church in 2010. That first month, she sewed 25 garments for the children.
Cost became a factor but she remembered, "When you're doing God's work, He provides the materials." Carolyn became a familiar part of the thrift store scene and second hand shops. In addition people began donating materials to her which helped immensely. Amazingly, she can make six dresses from new, brightly colored bed sheets
Carolyn is a snow bird from Ohio but by the time she had left to go back north that first year, she had made and mailed 280 dresses and pants. Each of the past two years she has continued to sew and to date has made 1,900 garments.
"God has blessed my husband and me with a good and healthy life. I enjoy giving back to His children through this project and it is just as fun today as when I made the first dress."
Carolyn would be happy to get others involved in this worthy project so if you would like to contribute your time, your energy or some fabrics please contact her at email@example.com. She will make sure all of these are put to good use.
We are proud of Carolyn and the work she is doing. She and the many generous and kind hearted people like her are what make Cherrywood a great place to live.
85th year of racing
Tampa bay Downs is kicking off its 85th year of racing and you are invited to be a part of the excitement. On Wednesday, April 4, residents of Cherrywood will be able to take a bus trip down to the race track to enjoy racing and the Clubhouse Turn buffet.
Only $40 is the cost of the bus trip, tip for driver and the meal. What's on the buffet you ask? Roast beef, turkey breast, veggies, pasta, salad, deserts, coffee and iced tea and more.
See Geri at the office to sign up early and get your money in by March 23 because this trip sells out every year.
Wearin' o' the green
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day and it is also the day that Cherrywood residents will don the green and be seen at the St. Patty's Day Dance. For only three dollars per person, residents will be able to enjoy finger foods, lemonade, coffee and iced tea while they dance to the music of Richard Becotte. Rich has some new Irish Tunes to mix in with the standards that we all know and love.
The dance runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and as usual, you are welcome to bring the snacks and beverages of your choice and enjoy an evening of fun and friendship on this festive evening.
Cherrywood Democratic Club
This month we shall be discussing why the Strait of Hormuz is so important? A narrow strip of water separating Iran from Oman, the strait is the major maritime link between the oil rich Persian Gulf region and the rest of the world.
Come along to this meeting. Your opinion is very important.
Voter registration cards are available, so if you know of anyone who is not registered or wishes to change party affiliation, we are able to make the changes.
The Cherrywood Democratic Club meets on the third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse card room. Harriet Scarpino, president: (352) 873-9955, Ken Beech Sec. (352) 209-2787.
By Ken Beech.
Health fair
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 14. This will be Cherrywood's second annual senior health fair. The format for guest speakers has been changed slightly to allow more time for questions and answers. The topics are being worked on and you will be able to reserve your space with Geri for the topic of your choice at the beginning of March. This program could save your life or the life of someone you love so plan on attending.
Blood drive
Once again the Big Red Bus will be at Cherrywood Estates to collect "the gift of life." From 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on March 22, residents will be able to walk in and donate blood; no muss, no fuss.
Do you have a few hours a month? Do you want to do something that will make you feel good about yourself? Cherrywood needs a volunteer or two to act as coordinators for our periodic blood drives. Why not check into serving your community in this worthwhile activity; after all, it's not like we're asking for blood, well maybe. Contact Geri at the office and make a difference.
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It may be more modest and less capacious than some of its neighbours, but this "delicious and different" Chinese restaurant is still going strong after nigh on 35 years in Pimlico. There's no menu – simply tell staff about your likes and dislikes, indicate your spice threshold (be conservative here) and leave the rest to chef Michael Peng and his team. In return, you'll be taken on a fascinating culinary trip full of intriguing regional tastes and textures. Staples range from the signature steamed pork broth with ginger and mushrooms to crispy frog's legs wrapped in fermented bamboo shoots with chilli, but other delights could include spring onion pancakes with daikon and beancurd skin, tempura green beans and braised ox tongue with mangetout, plus indigenous specialities such as wind-dried meats and stir-fried spicy aubergine. Expect around 12 little dishes, and match them with something suitably aromatic from the authoritative wine list, or stick to premium Chinese tea.
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Food & Drink: 3.0
Service: 3.0
Atmosphere: 3.0
Value: 3.0
You can see my review here - http://www.hkpiggyfoodjournal.com/#!Taiwanese tapas at Hunan/cmbz/55817f5a0cf2c5a6c8f95eda
Food & Drink: 4.0
Service: 4.0
Atmosphere: 4.0
China's ascendancy as a global power over recent years has done much to force and foster understanding of a massively diverse culture. Western diners have realised that there isn't just 'Chinese' food, in the same way as there isn't just 'European' food. Across the continent, there are tens and hundreds of regional variations in cooking style and ingredients, these are often broken down into 8 or so key cuisines and those further categorised into four very broad and general groups; Northern (Lu or Shangdong), Southern (Cantonese predominently), Western (Sichuan and Hunan both fall here) and Eastern (Yang or Huiyang after one of the main regions).
The problem you have with trying to categorise such diverse cuisines together is that obviously, and wonderfully, they just don't want to fit into your neat boxes. I love the idea of the four cuisines on a stage like a boy band; Sichuan, as the 'kerazee' Robbie Williams is spicy, punky and unpredictable, Cantonese Gary Barlow, gloopy and ubiquitous, for many years the only one that you'd find anywhere. Prissy Mark might match Huiyang, meticulously turned out, perfectly prepared and delicately flavoured, leaving Jason or Howard to stand in for Shandong's background soups, seafoods and, um, harmonising melodies.
Going by this broad categorisation, you might worry that setting up a Hunanese restaurant round here would be like throwing an ultra spicy tattooed powerhouse into the refined part of Pimlico that sits just off Sloane Square and forcing them to hang out with bankers, diplomats or the wives and mothers of such. It's not ideal.
Thankfully the joys of a generalisation (and particularly of my very stretchy analogy) are that you have plenty of room to work. Hunanese food is not the same as Sichuan. Not close. Despite the categorisation, the spice, where it is used, comes from the vinegary sour of pickle and ferment and not the numbing heat of the pepper. This doesn't mean that it's not hot at times, but the gulf in style is substantial.
As well as the differing cuisine styles, there is a different ethos to Chinese dining. In several of the cuisines, emphasis is given to the structure and composition of the meal you are eating. Individual dishes shared by the party might be individually underpowered to give harmonising notes or emphasise other elements of the dishes but by and large, you are tasting a whole orchestra, not eating a cellist.
It's in this last that Hunan's individuality comes out. Many Chinese restaurants will offer a group set menu intended to give an array of flavours. Hunan has nothing but a set menu. You pays your money and the orchestra plays. Solicitous staff check that you're not allergic or alarmed by any of the ingredients in the menu and from there you have a two hour roll through 18 or so courses. As most were no more than a bite, this was nowhere near as much as it sounds.
The problem for me is that nothing really stood out. I remember a couple of interesting dishes; a brown sauce soused beef tripe was uric and hearty, prawns, featured often, excelled when combined with a thick herby stuffing and crispy, salty, garlic and chilli green beans with a light tempura batter were excellent, a Dr Jekyll to its firey Sichuan brother. Other than those, I remember little, even on reviewing the menu two days later. I know what I ate was pleasant, we left nothing and murmured assent often, but the abiding memory was of background and filler. The orchestra were competent, but I couldn't for the life of me tell you what the soloists were like.The staff were multitudinal and solicitous, the ground floor terraced room narrow and cozy and despite the toilet facilities being a little more Chinatown than Sloane Square it's difficult to pick holes with the set up. A good spot for a business dinner or lunch and a fairly good call for a classy date, just go planning for the light chamber orchestra and don't expect Robbie Williams to show up.
Food & Drink: 5.0
Value: 5.0
Quite simply, (easily) arguably the best Chinese in London. And this coming from a person who has spent time in China and eaten Chinese pretty much everywhere in London.
The décor is unassuming, the atmosphere is what the diners make it. All very acceptable and entirely fine. Then comes the food. And the food merits an entirely new paragraph.
With your first taste, you know this isn't going to be a pretender; this is exquisitely created food made with love. Many dishes you won't find elsewhere and those that are, are pretty much done better than anywhere else. Conversation died at our table, consisting simply of consecutive "oohs" "aahs" "wows" and "oh my god". There is no need to go through each dish in detail, suffice to say the culinary delights were many and varied. You will be full (and I have an appetite).
This is a Chinese gourmet restaurant which would be appreciated by all and waxed-lyrical thereafter by those who truly realise that this really is a very special place.
Price, who cares? Eminently more than reasonable. This is democratic food.
If there is one negative (because there always is), it is that the owner really should make sure he has staff who are well trained in explaining the dishes and perhaps with a better command of English. The descriptions, whilst brief, did not blunt the final flavour, so for me, this is insignificant.
Service: 5.0
Atmosphere: 5.0
FAB-UL-OUS! One of the best ever restaurant meals I've had in my life. There were people queuing up at the door to get in on a Monday night – you definitely need to book.
I love that there is no set menu – instead there is rolling delivery of small plates and small bites. They consult with you at the beginning of the meal to check what you do and don't eat and whether you like hot, medium or mild spice, etc. The service was unobtrusive, impeccable and fautless. Only ever two dishes on the table at once so table doesn't get overcrowded. It's like tapas style, but each dish is just one or two bites, so although we ended up trying maybe 15 different dishes, we didn't feel over full at the end.
Another highlight was the beautiful low tannin wine that the Manager / Owner Michael Peng recommended to us. The wine list was impressive, and even lists over 10 varieties of 'Noble Rot' wines – very high end indeed. Wine started from £16 and went up from there, so there is a bottle to suit every budget.
I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Mind blowingly good from every aspect.
Value: 4.0
i have been going here all my life, without a shadow of a doubt my favorite chinese restaurant in london. the owner recognises us whenever we go in even if we havent been in a year. no menu is necessary, he just asks us what sort of things we want then brings out many small dishes for us to work our way through. im not a fan of regular chinese restaurants but this takes the cuisine to the next level.
Atmosphere: 2.0
We have been to this restaurant on a couple of occasions and each time the food had been superb. Both times we opted for the chef selection menu and the variety and quality and presentation has been truly brilliant. True, the restaurant decor is stuck in the 80's and if the restaurant wasn't full then it may be lacking in atmosphere but if you are a foodie then this won't disappoint.
The great thing about having no choice is that you get all sorts of things that you would otherwise not know to order; the food was excellent, the service much better than some seem to have experienced and the bill, whilst not cheap, not exactly what you'd call outrageous. Arriving for a late sitting, however, we were surrounded by a somewhat garrulous crowd; the raucous crowd on one side had the good grace to apologise, but the drunken kiwi slumped over our table on the other didn't seem to notice!
Value: 1.0
The four of us enjoyed a good meal at Hunan's yesterday evening.
That is the good part.
What we didnt like was the fact that the moment we sat down we were not given a choice whatsoever. We were only asked whether we were allergic to anything, when we said no they proceeded at quite a speed to present us with delicious food, lots and lots of it . So much so that we had to ask them to stop. Then we were presented with the bill of £200 (incl.a bottle of wine).
Not only is the price far too high but the bill was presented in a non itemised ( in chinese)way so we had to remind them we didnt have the full menue- £25 was taken off for one round for 4 which didnt seem enough).
We knew Hunan doesn't present a menue as such what we didnt know was that no price was given at the beginning and how much we would get without asking for it!
We all dine out a lot and live in the area but £50 a head is completely over the top without a choice!
Food & Drink: 2.0
Service: 0.0
Atmosphere: 0.0
Value: 0.0
the service was terrible!
my issue is not with the food: it was good – what there was of it. there is no menu: you are asked how hungry you are: a little, quite or very. we said quite. my friend who goes there often said we would have course after course. they failed to appear. what did appear was very good but not nearly enough. and what food we did get we had to wait for hours, literally. for the final dish, supposed to be the main one, he offered us SLICED duck (which takes 24 hours to prepare) rather than CRISPY duck, which is standard fare. as a reviewer of asian restaurants i am sure you know the difference. he was able to offer us the sliced because a table downstairs had cancelled last moment. he offered it to us after admitting that we had not been given the proper food… when it arrived it was crispy duck. the waiter preparing it with his two forks refused to accept that we had been offered sliced duck. we all sat there stating, again and again, that this was not sliced duck, etc. he carried on preparing it, refusing to meet our gazes, saying quietly, 'really?', 'oh?' and just ignoring us. finally i got hold of anotehr waiter and asked for the manager. he arrived and took the dish away immediately and admitted the mistake. but it was not a mistake: that much was painfully obvious. the manager had known what was happening and clearly thought we wouldn't notice. i am sure that you can dine there and have a good experience. we had a bad one. other people should know about it.
Atmosphere: 1.0
i used to come to this restaurant with my family in the late eighties and early nineties. we always loved it. i moved away and i did not return until tonight. my wife booked a table several weeks ago. we picked the hunan because we were meeting a friend of mine, who is a director and a partner in one of the pimlico green companies, and so it was most easy for her to join us – and while i had not been to the hunan for a decade, at least, my friend told me it was her favourite restaurant and it had only got better. she told that there were no menus, they brought you a succession of delicious dishes, and the service was excellent. unfortunately, because my wife booked rather than my friend, the owners did not recognise the name so we were given a rather dreadful table upstairs. the food was delicious – but only arrived after chronic prompting – and arrived in tiny samples. the food was good (rather than excellent) – but the service was terrible – our service was overseen by a woman (apparently chinese) who seemed to think we had no idea about chinese food. after a series of annoying discrepancies and extremely sparse offering the evening was (finally, and completely) ruined when we were presented with crispy duck rather than sliced duck. anyone who is familiar with the difference between these two dishes knows that the difference is irreconcilable. the chinese woman played dumb. she refused to acknowledge what she had herself pretended to write down only an hour before: sliced, not crispy duck. in the event the crispy duck was dry and tasteless. clearly, the management had believed we would not know the difference. appalling – stupi – completely unnecessary. the attempts by the maitre d' to pretend that it was a mistake were embarrassing: as he apologised for the woman's behaviour she stood behind him glaring… never again.
the reason the evening was finally, and completely, ruined by the duck incident was the barefaced belief by the chinese woman (i believe the proprietor's wife) that we were so ignorant we didn't know one dish from the other. how wrong she is!
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So You Think You Can Dance Review: Top 10 PerformSteve Marsi at . Comments
Following the surprise elimination of Alexie Agdeppa last week, the remaining four girls and six guys on So You Think You Dance were on notice - nothing can be taken for granted.
This week, the show continued to switch up its format (which makes it a little hard to get into the groove, to be honest), with the top 10 pulling their All-Star partners out of a hat.
With the All-Star choice came the selected style of dance. Another big change was that this time, the partners were in on the critiquing along with the crop of SYTYCD hopefuls.
It's unclear if the All-Stars are, or should be part of the critique, or whether they should get lost and leave the contestant as the focus. Feels like they're making it up as they go.
That said, there was terrific dancing as always.
THE TOP 10: Tonight, only nine will remain. Who's going home?
Highlights included a lyrical hip-hop routine danced to near-perfection by Lauren Froderman and Dominic Sandovel, in which she connected with her partner and the audience beautifully.
For Ashley Galvan and Mark Kanemura, Travis Wall came up with a routine that she danced wonderfully. That's two straight contemporary bits for Ashley, both of which she's done well.
Cristina Santana and Pasha Kovalev also shined in their Paso Doble, turning in a strong, passionate effort accentuated by the choreography and the impact of watching in HD.
Jose Ruiz's Bollywood routine was not a great success despite his best efforts, while Adechike Torbert's contemporary piece was salvaged only by Allison Holker partnering with him.
Kent Boyd and Courtney Galiano, meanwhile, had a jazz routine in which Kent was forced to be sexy. Not happening. Courtney, though? Holy cow. Kent's got skills but needs to mature.Robert Roldan gave a great performance doing the Argentine Tango; Melinda Sullivan was paired with favorite Ade Obayomi in a bit that was fantastic except for an odd dress choice.
Somewhat surprisingly, Alex Wong and Billy Bell, a couple of fan and judge favorites, did not shine as brightly. We doubt it will result in their elimination, though you never know.
Alex and Lauren Gottlieb danced a Broadway routine, in which Alex's dancing was too stiff, the outfits too constricting, and the coolness factor simply not up to his high standards.
Billy Bell and Comfort Fedoke had a Krump routine. Much like Kent trying to act sexy, Billy is a little too cute to act hard. Sometimes his reputation precedes and handicaps him.
It's all about stepping out of the comfort (no pun intended) zone and being able to handle a wide variety of routines. Can Billy, Kent and Alex handle that kind of pressure?
The results show airs tonight. Who do you think will be leaving So You Think You Can Dance - and who do you think has what it takes to go all the way?
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Is it possible that forgiveness can make you more important? Teresa Norton makes a strong argument that this could be the case in her recent blog entry! In this blog, Norton describes how forgiveness can be used to transform an encounter with a rude customer into a resolved situation that leaves the person being attacked content and even proud of their achievement in dealing with the rude customer. The role-play that she conducts provides important information for how we perceive ourselves in the context of other people and highlights how important forgiveness is when dealing with even minor annoyances. In addition, status and our perception of our place among those around us, can have a profound impact on our behavior and willingness to forgive. If we perceive ourselves to be of a lower status than those around us, we can use self-forgiveness to ameliorate the negativity that drives that assumption, freeing ourselves to be our highest and best self.
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Fake News Stories Abound, Along with Untimely Stories
Have you seen articles saying that many news stories passed along on Facebook are fake news? To quote from the old TV show, Get Smart, "I knew that, 99". I'm sure you knew it too. But did you know there are lots and lots of them? And apparently, they are aimed at "both sides" (or all sides) of any issue. Some of the authors or sites want to persuade you; some just want to get money from people clicking through.
Then there are the articles and memes that may have been relevant when they were first posted, two years ago or ten years ago, but no one mentions (or perhaps notices) that this particular story is re-circulating, that's it's not about a current event.
Gaslighting Happens
The term "gaslighting" originated with an old movie in which the husband progressively makes his wife think she's losing touch with reality. One of the ways he does this is to turn on the gaslights in the attic so that the gaslights will dim in the main part of the house. When she comments that the lights are dim, he says that it's her imagination. (He married her for her inheritance, and wanted to get her out of the picture. I haven't seen the movie, but, spoiler alert: I understand it turns out well.).
The term has since been used for the kind of victim abuse where someone tries to make you think you're confused for their own purposes, most often in romantic and other types of relationships where you spend a lot of time with someone or work with them. But it has also been used to refer to someone minimizing your experiences or feelings. That person may not be intentionally trying to "gaslight" you. But intention and affect don't always go hand in hand.
How many times on Facebook do we hear someone say (or a meme or an article that says or implies), "People who…" and occasionally, we have to gulp and realize that although they probably didn't specifically mean me (at least not intentionally), I'm actually in that "people who" group. I might be in a group that someone says is going to hell. Or I'm in that group that someone says ought to dress nicer. Maybe we're in that group that some think should never be sad or depressed.
Facebook is so open, with so many people, that we don't think about each person who is reading. And yes, if we worry about never hurting anyone's feelings, it makes it hard to even say anything, and I'm sure I've done it myself at times. I'm not trying to make anyone so sensitive that they cannot participate. I'm just saying this is one of four reasons that I need to stay dialed back for a while.
Everyone and Everything is Good or Evil, or So Some of it Seems
We often tend to divide ourselves by right and left, conservative and liberal. Good and bad. Woe to me if I don't fit into a box. (And I don't).
Someone writes, "Those people - on the other side - are so mean; and they criticize us when we just want to do the right thing. We don't call them names. Why do (fill in the blank with people of one conviction or another) always have to be ugly?"…or so sensitive…whatever may be the word of the day.
How many of us have heard something like this said of the people of some "group" or another that our lovely, kind family member or friend belongs to, and cringed? How many times have we thought, "But my family member or friend doesn't say ugly things"?
Tendency to Facebook Addiction
I thought I was addicted to Facebook, like food, but that I also couldn't live without it, like food. So I stayed. I thought as someone who studied journalism, I could make a difference, so I stayed. But finally I decided it was time for a break.
Well, truly, much good has come of Facebook for me. I have made absolutely fantastic friends, as well as connected better, or re-connected, with old friends. And in that way, I miss it...miss you all.
The problem is that when I go to Facebook because I feel lonely, I get depressed by the judgments. When I stay because it's easy and I'm stressed, I get more stressed. When I'm constantly deciding whether to research this article or whether or not I should disagree with this person (can we have a reasonable discussion or will it turn into a huge Facebook "fight"?), decision fatigue sets in.
So, in order to learn about a few things in depth instead of constantly researching articles on a myriad of topics to see if they are true; in order to maintain my sanity, to keep my peace of mind, and to get more done, I might not go back to using Facebook in the same way that I used it in the past. I guess time will tell.
So far, I still check messages; check birthdays (though I accidentally miss some); and check notifications that someone has commented on my occasional post. And thank you for that!


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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is having surgery today for a torn ACL and LCL in his knee.
ESPN reports renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews and his team discovered the ACL tear and is operating on the franchise player, who badly hurt his knee in last week's playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Sources told ESPN that Andrews believes Griffin could be ready for the start of the 2013 season.


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The day when I posted the last blog, I could go to three stores. Yet this week, I am out of breath just walking out to the car, or opening the gate.
Since last Sunday, Soh has been visiting from SF taking care of shopping, cooking, cleaning up, and doing the laundry with George. I feel bad doing nothing, but if standing for even 10 minutes is difficult, I have to just accept their kindness.
While I held off on a cough drug, I recovered the appetite, but since I resumed the new cough drug, I lost the appetite again and the stomachache came back.
Usually I enjoy Christmas concerts or home parties around this season, but this year I have to decline all the invitations.
The things are getting tougher than ever, but as I look back this year, I recognize that I've received so much kindness from so many people like the Hawaii trip, house repair project, house cleaning service, food deliveries, caring phone calls and emails, monthly cash gifts, and even in Bethesda I made a friend who visits me at NCI offering a ride and a room to stay. I feel so rich. I feel like I am in the big loving tender Hand. The Hand of God who promised never to forsake me.
Because Loving God is with me, I can walk on this sharp plunging "Valley of the shadow of death."
Next departure for the 3rd vaccine shot will be this Sunday. A Forecast said the next week in Bethesda will be only 33 ℉ while LA is 64℉!
The cough, shortness of breath, and the cold weather—there are concerns I have to overcome, but if God is in this choice of the vaccine, nothing is impossible. I pray for the safe trip and the successful vaccine shot.


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The Spiral Staircase (2000)
Directed by James HeadRun Time - 95 min. |
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Ethel Lina White's suspense novel Some Must Watch was first filmed under the title The Spiral Staircase in 1946. This same title was applied to a subsequent 1962 TV special adaptation, and a 1975 British TV-movie remake. The Spiral Staircase resurfaced again in 2000 as a made-for-cable feature film, which updated the original story from the early 20th century to the present day. Pathologically mute since a terrible trauma in her youth, Helen Capel (Nicollette Sheridan) works as a housekeeper in the gloomy old mansion of wealthy Emma Warren (Holland Taylor). By nature timid and frightened, Helen has good reason of late to be even more afraid to venture outside the Warren home: A serial killer who preys upon "imperfect" women is on the loose, with such victims as a blind girl and a clubfooted woman in his wake. Understandably, the literally speechless Helen is worried that she will be the next victim. What she doesn't know is that her would-be murderer is someone living within the walls of the Warren mansion -- and it isn't the most obvious suspect. The Spiral Staircase debuted April 2, 2000 on the Fox Family Channel.


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Eva Longoria & Harper Beckham Bond Over Soccer!
Eva Longoria holds baby Harper Beckham, in Bloch ballet flats, high in the air at the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer game at the Home Depot Center on Thursday (November 3) in Carson, Calif.
Mama Victoria Beckham watched intensely as her hubby David Beckham played against the New York Red Bulls. The LA Galaxy won the match!!!
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Victoria Beckham
"Me kicking David Beckham's butt!! Haha Congrats Galaxy on the win!" Eva tweeted after the game, along with a picture of her kicking a cardboard cutout of David!
Before Harper's birth, Eva threw her good friend Victoria a baby shower for the little one.
Also pictured inside: Eva leaving a salon before heading to the big game.
FYI: Zac Efron was also in the VIP box!


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What, You're Getting Married AGAIN?!?
Question for Steven: I have some very close friends who LOVE getting domestic partnered, civil union-ed, and married. I think they've had four ceremonies in the past decade and I'm sure they're going to get married in New York now that they can. My question: How many gifts do they deserve?
Steven Answers: Wow, this sounds very complicated, when it's really not. First off, no one ever "deserves" a gift – giving is always voluntary. Next, I can't help but feel that there's some snarkiness in your question (or is it jealousy)? Have these friends celebrated each legal relationship as it became available to them? That doesn't sound wrong to me. If we had true marriage equality in this country, as they do in Canada, life would be easy (and fair): one ceremony, one gift.
Now, let's take a step back. Gifts are expressions of our love and support for the couple. When straight friends remarry (or when a longtime couple decides to renew their vows), the "right" thing to do is, in fact, to give another present. It needn't be expensive – especially if you went all out the first time – but it's a symbolic expression of your good wishes.
As for same-sex couples who have been discriminated against and marginalized for all time in this country, how can we not be joyous of their right to have a state-sanctioned wedding and show our joy and respect with a gift – whether it's another toaster (include the gift receipt), a bottle of sparkling wine, or a charitable contribution to Freedom to Marry or any of the other excellent non-profits seeking marriage equality?
And don't forget to write a note, which may be the most memorable part of your "gift." Something along these lines goes a long way:
Dear Suzanna and Marcie,
I know how much it means to you to finally have your relationship recognized by the state you live in. Let's hope that it won't be long before the feds also acknowledge you as a legal couple!
With much love,
By the way, I asked a friend of mine about this whole question and she said: "What's all this hemming and hawing about a gift? Think about how long we've been left out, how many weddings we've been to, and how much money we've spent on wedding gifts. F*ck that!" I wouldn't put it that way myself, but I don't disagree. Don't begrudge your friends a wedding gift if they decide to marry – they've been waiting a long time for this, and they probably want your love and support a lot more than they want or need another candy dish.
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About Steven Petrow
Steven Petrow is the go-to source on contemporary etiquette, as cited by The New York Times, People, Time, and NPR. His sometimes gentle, sometimes snarky, always insightful advice has made him a nationally recognized expert on modern manners. In addition to his three prize-winning etiquette books, Steven writes the "Civil Behavior" column for The New York Times and is a sought-after speaker on all matters of civilized living in the 21st century.


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Sometimes things land in my review basket, and other things land on top and I end up forgetting about what's below for a while, until a rummage tosses up something interesting. That happens to be the case with this product which has been unnoticed until recently. However, it did emerge from the basket, and for Tested Thursday today, I am trying out the Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Body Cream (yes, that whole sentence is its name).
The one I have here is a 60ml sample size, but the full size one is a respectable 200ml, and while it doesn't make the tea for you, my notes tell me that the Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Body Cream is:
A lavishly silky textured body cream that improves skin quality, helping skin to become better with time. Regenerates moisture, resiliance and evens skin texture and tone. Skingenecell 1P is formulated in the product to help skin on the body resist future ageing signs, combined with Houttuynia Cordata Extract to prevent puffiness and water retention, along with Angelica Root Extract, to improve microcirculation to help prevent uneven skin tone.
All that, yet it can't make tea. Probably a good thing, because while the Japanese have the science of skincare pretty much set, they haven't perfected making a good mug of Lyon's yet.
My notes also tell me that it is formulated with "an exclusive SP emulsification, that melts deep into the skin delivering premium anti ageing benefits", is suitable for all skin types, and is recommended for day and night use.
But anyway, as Shiseido did the science in the product, we don't have to. The most important things I need to show you are how it looks, how it smells, how it feels, and did it do anything. So, let's find out…
Look: When you get something from Shiseido, you are paying for quality, and quality is expected from the packaging onwards. The packaging of it is solid. It feels the way a quality product should, which is always good news. So often products are let down by the packaging not living up to expectations. It is not a shapeless white tub that you shut away, and barely even look at when you do go to use it. I'd have no problem with the elegantly curved tub sitting on my dresser.
Smell: I'm trying to come up with a single word to describe the scent of this, but I'm not able to. In the tub I am getting floral, a bit of sweetness, and I'm not entirely sure, but possibly a very slightly synthetic smell too. On the skin though, the major scent is a floral one, and is really very pleasant. I wouldn't want to be smothering this on myself every day if the scent was something that I didn't like. As it is though, I would be more than happy to smell of this all day.
Feel: The texture of the cream is really light, slightly gel like, but very very movable. A little bit really does go a long way here, and while it does penetrate the skin really well, it doesn't do so immediately. You do have a little working time, but when it does soak in, you don't feel it on top of your skin, and there is no problem with having to wait a year and a day to get dressed.
Finally, does it work: I've been using this constantly for the past week, and yes, there is a difference in my skin. It doesn't feel as parched, and does feel smoother and more refined, particularly in areas where I would have suffered from patches of dry skin. I can't really vouch for the anti-ageing benefits of the cream, but in terms of noticing everyday differences, it actually does do the job it says.
And herein lies my problem. I think I could be tempted to go and buy the full size version, which for the 200ml is €130! I don't know how exactly to justify spending that much, no matter how amazing the product is, knowing that my €5.99 Cocoa Brown Chocolate Whip does a decent job. I know I am kinda comparing apples and elephants here, so maybe I can convince myself that once, just once, as a treat that this should be mine!
* Product was provided for review


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| Outfit Details |
Top: Lush (one of my favorite tops!) | Lace Pants: Lou & Grey via Loft | Heels: Michael Antonio via DSW | Necklace: Capwell + Co c/o | Sunglasses: BCBG Maxazria (recently bought in store) similar online here | Clutch: Michael Kors (old) similar here
Well after yesterday's bold ensemble, (shown here) I thought it would be nice to tone down today's look with a more neutral approach in a comfy pair of lace drawstring pants that I picked up from Loft's new line, Lou & Grey. These pants are not only extremely comfortable but with the all over lace overlay, it brings them to be one of the most trendiest pair of drawstring pants that i've ever laid my eyes on. I love owning pieces that I can dress up or down and these pants are no exception. Whether you choose the dressier look with heels or a more casual take with sandals and a tee, these pants will surely take you through the season in style!
Thanks for stopping by!
xo, Erica
Linking up with Because Shanna Said So and Cute & Little today!
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December 14, 2007
ACL gets USCG approval for accelerated training program
American Commercial Lines Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLI) reports that it has received U.S. Coast Guard approval of the nation's first inland river accelerated pilot license training program in partnership with Northeast Maritime Institute of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
A new Mate (Pilot) training program approved November 15 can shorten the total time of license eligibility for Mate (the second and final stage in the licensing process of a professional mariner) by approximately 50%. The program includes classroom, simulator and sea time. The end result will be that a person who is new to the industry can achieve the rank of Full Mate in approximately 30-36 months, as opposed to the current five to six year licensing period.
Michael J. Monahan, Senior Vice President, Transportation Services commented, "We are pleased that our Pre-Steersman training program was approved by the United States Coast Guard. ACL, in conjunction with Northeast Maritime Institute, has developed an innovative training program that will enable us to attract new employees and fast-track their advancement as they become future leaders on our boats. This represents the first time an inland marine transportation company has implemented an approved program for its vessel officers in conjunction with a national maritime institute. We believe this is further evidence that our safety and training programs are unmatched in the industry, and ultimately demonstrates our commitment to establishing a leadership position in the transportation industry for our employees and customers."


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Sir Elton John returned to the stage on Sunday night (03Jun12) for the first time since his recent health scare which landed him in hospital.
The Rocket Man scrapped a number of shows in Las Vegas last month (May12) after he was diagnosed with a serious respiratory infection, which later turned out to be a bout of potentially deadly lung condition pneumonia.
He took some time off to recover, but the singer proved he had put the health battle behind him by taking to the stage for a show in Taunton, England on Sunday (03Jun12).
Sir Elton braved wet and windy conditions at Somerset County Cricket Ground to play hits including Candle in the Wind and Your Song just a day before he is due to play at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee concert in London on Monday (04Jun12).
He previously revealed he is "very excited" about performing at the special event at Buckingham Palace.


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The Mikado Shower Bath Pack from Infinity is a popular bath with a clever design offering a large showering space at one end of the bath. Why not replace your standard straight bath to this exclusively designed shower bath?
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It's straight design ensures that The Mikado Shower Bath Pack from Infinity can be installed any way you like, whether it be left or right handed ensuring easy access into the showering area in a way that suits you and your bathroom.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- An integrated operation on the smoking ban in public transport was launched today to ensure full compliance of the ruling among drivers.
The operation involved the enforcement officers from the Ministry of Health, Royal Malaysian Police, Road Transport Department and the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).
Deputy Director-General of Health (Public Health) Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman said the operation was also aimed to ensure all public transport operators would display the 'No Smoking' sign inside their respective vehicles, as stipulated under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004.
"It is also aimed at protecting non-smokers from the hazards of passive smoking," he said in a statement today.
He said those who violated the smoking ban in public transport were liable to a compound of not exceeding RM5,000, a maximum fine of RM10,000 or maximum jail sentence of two years, if convicted under the regulations.
Public transport operators who failed to display the no-smoking sign in their vehicles were also liable to a compound of RM1,500, a fine of not exceeding RM3,000 or maximum jail sentence of six months, he added.


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Enterprise Global Settings
Jump to...
- Overview
- Respondent Authentication
- Anonymous Responses
- Restrict Collector Types
- What Your Team Will See
- Respondent Authentication & Anonymity
Global Settings let Primary Admins set default collector options for their entire Enterprise team, control whether people can change these default selections, and restrict the types of collectors their team can use to send surveys.
The default settings are applied to all future collectors the team creates. Existing collectors—including recurring surveys—don't change, but can be edited to match the default settings.
Whether or not team members can change these settings in individual collectors depends on whether the default settings were locked in Settings or conflict within a web link collector.
Respondent Authentication
The Respondent Authentication setting on the web link collector is available to teams with SSO enabled. When Respondent Authentication is enabled, survey takers are required to log in through SSO to access the survey, and their responses are tracked with this SSO metadata.
Set the Team Default
Primary Admins can set the default Respondent Authentication collector option for all new web link collectors. SSO must be on to enable Respondent Authentication.
Once a default setting is selected, you can choose to lock it so no one on your team can change it.
To set the team default:
Anonymous Responses
The Anonymous Responses setting lets you control the level of anonymity for any collector type. Enabling this default setting helps enforce company policies or prevent users on the team from capturing info like Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Set the Team Default
Primary Admins can set the Anonymous Responses team default to one of the following:
Once a default setting is selected, you can choose to lock it so no one on your team can change it.
To set a team default:
Restrict Collector Types
Restrict Collector Types lets Primary Admins choose the collector types your team can use to send surveys. If a collector type is disabled, your team will see it greyed out in the Collect Responses section.
Any existing and open collectors created before the default settings were made can be used until they're closed.
To set the available Collector Types:
It isn't possible to disable the Targeted Audience collector.
What Your Team Will See
Collector Options
The team's default settings are automatically applied to new collectors. If the default setting is locked, team members can't change the setting. If unlocked, team members can change it, but we recommend keeping the default selected by your Admin.
Anyone on the team can update existing collectors to match the team's default preference, but if the default setting is locked, team members won't be able to change it back.
If the default settings for Respondent Authentication and Anonymous Responses are both On, the default options on web link collectors will update.
Available Collectors
Team members can see all collector types in the Collect Responses section. If a collector type is greyed out, it can't be used to send your survey because the Primary Admin disabled it.
Respondent Authentication & Anonymity
Because the Respondent Authentication feature always records the SSO profile information for everyone that takes the survey, responses can't be anonymous when Respondent Authentication is turned on.
So, while you're able to turn on both Respondent Authentication and Anonymous Responses by default in Global Settings, both of these settings won't actually be reflected in new Web Link collectors your team creates. Instead, Respondent Authentication will remain turned on, and responses won't be anonymous.
If Respondent Authentication is unlocked and Anonymous Responses is locked, people in your team can turn off Respondent Authentication, and the Anonymous Responses setting will automatically update to match the locked default setting.


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Comet chaser swings by Earth successfullyNovember 14th, 2007 - 2:21 pm ICT by admin
Paris, Nov 14 (ANI): Rosetta, the ESA's (European Space Agency) comet chaser, successfully swung by Earth on Novemeber 13, which was the scheduled date decided by astronomers for the passing by of the spacecraft.
The comet chaser flew directly above 63 DEG 46′ south and 74 DEG 35′ west, at 21:57 CET (above the Pacific ocean, south-west of Chile). It whizzed past 5295 km overhead, at a velocity of 45 000 km/h (12.5 km/s).
Around closest approach, Rosetta took a good look at Earth for observations of its atmosphere and magnetosphere, imaged urban regions, and looked for meteors from space.
Shortly before midnight, Rosetta will turn to observe the Moon at about 11:00 pm today. Following this, Rosetta will observe the Earth-Moon system from a distance on 15, 16, 18 and 20 November on its outbound trajectory.
Scientists are now eagerly awaiting some of the first data to become available during the course of the night.
This was Rosetta's second swing-by, speeding past at 45000 km/h relative to Earth. It will be followed by the third and last swing-by, on November 13, 2009.
Swing-bys like these make use of the gravitational attraction of planets to modify a spacecraft's trajectory and to gain the orbital energy needed to reach the final target.
Similarly, Rosetta is using the gravitational pull of the Earth to be catapulted towards the outer solar system with a newly gained energy.
The passage of the spacecraft would be through an asteroid belt in September 2008 to observe the asteroid Steins, which is one of its scientific targets.
The increased energy from this Earth swing-by will also help Rosetta cross the asteroid belt for a second time, observe Lutetia (its second target asteroid) and finally rendezvous with comet 67/P Churyumov-Gerasimenko. This rendezvous will take place about 4 astronomical units or 600 million km from the Sun in 2014.
Europe's comet chaser has now flown a little over three thousand million km of its 7.1 thousand-million-km journey on its way to its destination comet. (ANI)
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Mack Maine, Dawn Richard & More Talk "Treme"
Treme, the new series based on post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, debuted last night on HBO.
The series takes place three months after Katrina, where residents of the working-class neighborhood of Treme (pronounced "truh-MAY") try to rebuild their lives, their homes and their unique culture in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane.
New Orleans natives Mack Maine (rapper/President, Young Money Entertainment), Dawn Richard (Dirty Money) and Yvahn Martin (Business Associate of DrJays.com's sister site, DJPremium.com) shared their thoughts on Treme exclusively with DrJays.com Live.
What are your thoughts on a TV show trying to capture what New Orleans was REALLY like during such a devastating time?
Mack Maine: "As long as they capture the city right, and inform the people of what really is going on. As long as they depict it correctly, I have no qualms."
Dawn Richard: "I think this was the best thing HBO has ever done. People sometimes forget too soon how hard it is to come back from something like that. I think it is so important that they are capturing the spirit of the people, the culture, and the lack of help we've gotten to fix our great city."
Yvahn Martin: "On the one hand, no one except for the people who were still there in the aftermath of Katrina know what it was like to be there. I don't think anyone can really estimate or recapture the astounding levels of chaos during that time, with the entire city in ruins: police, fire department, city halls, homes, property and personal records destroyed, people living in tents or in moldy homes that were about to fall down. This was before there were FEMA trailers, when people were only just starting to return from being evacuated and starting to clean out their homes and lives. There is no describing it or fictionalizing it. However the story needs to be told, and retold, and never forgotten, so that it will never happen again, but also so people won't forget there is still major, major work to be done."
Mack Maine
Treme is named after the New Orleans neighborhood home to a number of musicians. As an artist from the city, how important was music in getting everyone back on their feet?
Mack Maine: "Music is real important to the heritage and culture. Jazz originated from us; it's never died. We are very soulful people, the music motivates the people in our city. It's our outlet. The music is in our blood."
Dawn Richard: "Music is the heartbeat of New Orleans. It is the beat that keeps our city's spirit alive. Music was an influential part, not only in the recovery of our city but the success of our city as well, from Kermit to Aaron Neville to Wynton Marsalis to my father Frank Richard. All these musical greats have contributed to making New Orleans a place of sound."
Yvahn Martin: "Music is such a huge part of life in New Orleans, a livelihood for many, and an integral part of the culture. Many of the traditions more widely celebrated by tourists are only a small part of what goes on there every day, so for every Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, there are hundreds of local festivals, music performances, cookouts, second lines, school band parades, jazz funerals and really for no reason at all you could find people playing music, kids practicing instruments, etc. Keeping the music going in New Orleans kept the people going in spite of the trauma and the stress of rebuilding."
Dawn Richard
Do you feel the government, and American people in general, have forgotten New Orleans still needs help to this day?
Mack Maine: "F*ck the government. Uncle Sam never been to my family reunion, so fuck 'em. It took three to four days to get us help. People came together for other countries, but looked New Orleans over. When [Treme's] cameras stop rolling, the 'cause and fight' is no longer there for the people."
Dawn Richard: "I think we sometimes forget because it isn't happening to us. I don't just think it's New Orleans that's been forgotten. Haiti, Chile, Africa, Argentina, Thailand–all these places that have been struck with disaster need help. I don't see color or political status when it comes to helping. No matter who you are, where you work, or what color you are, we should never forget."
Yvahn Martin: "Many times in the first two years after the storm I heard people remark, 'Oh, we're tired of hearing about New Orleans' or 'They always knew this was going to happen; this was their fault for living there' or 'They shouldn't rebuild because it's just going to happen again and it's a wasted effort.' But New Orleans is one of the richest cultural treasures America has, and because many people have never gone there and don't have a direct connection, or feel like it's just a place where poor people live or just a party town like Las Vegas, they simply don't care. And that's sad. As far as the government goes, the levees are still not rebuilt, and there are no plans to increase protection in the area from natural disasters; plans are just to build the levees back to the way they were, which is inadequate. For decades, New Orleans was not just known as the Big Easy, but as the City That Care Forgot. And the response and aftermath of Katrina has proven that we continue to live up to that unfortunate moniker."
Yvahn Martin
The show's first episode aired last night. Were you watching?
Mack Maine: "Yes I was watching with a critical eye."
Dawn Richard: "You know I was. I'm hoping next season I'm in it!"
Yvahn Martin: "While I'm glad they're filming there and glad we will get more media exposure for the beautiful city of New Orleans, the whole experience of Katrina was very traumatic for me and I have no intention of reliving it. I lived in Treme in the year before the storm, lost everything in eight feet of water in my apartment and my entire family has relocated to various places across the country after having never lived anywhere else for generations – so it's particularly painful for me to watch. I came to New York with a single suitcase and a dream, and I haven't looked back since."


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The Ponca tribe lived near the mouth of the Niobrara River. These three tribes, Otoe, Omaha and Ponca were closely related and spoke languages much alike. The Ponca tribe numbered between 1,000 and 2,000.
The Ponca were thought of as the most successful Indian farmers. Sometimes they killed the animals by driving them into the water or ice. They hunted buffalo for food and clothing. The main birds hunted were geese, ducks, and grouse. Eagles, hawks, owls, crows, and pheasants were hunted for their feathers. Eagle feathers were particularly valued to the Ponca tribe.
The Ponca ate buffalo, wild game and fish. The women also looked for plants that they could eat. They ate wild rice, wild onions, wild sweetpeas. Some of the fruits that they ate were wild rasberries, wild plums, cherries and wild grapes. Sugar was made from the maple tree. One of their favorite desserts was wild honey mixed with nuts. Beans, squashes, pumpkins, corn and a type of watermelon were also important to the Ponca. They also ate fried bread.
The Ponca had four different houses. These are the different kinds of homes. The round earth lodge, the bark wigwam, the long lodge, and the tipi. The earth lodge and the tipi were the most common homes used by the Ponca. The earth lodge was circular. It's walls were about 8 feet high and it had a dome-shaped roof with an opening for smoke and light. The earth lodges were built by men and women. They were used mostly in the summer months.
The tipi was built in the form of a cone. They used about 9 or 10 buffalo skins and the poles were about 14 to 16 feet long. It was the women's job to set up and make the tipi. The entrance to the tipi usually faced to the west when the tribe was traveling.
The Ponca man wore moccasins, leggings, breechcloths and belts in the summer. In the winter they wore buckskin shirts, fur caps, robes or blankets and mittens. They alos wore soled moccasins. The Ponca men carried their weapons with them at all times.
The women wore high-topped moccasins, knee-length leggings, deer or elkskin dresses and wide belts. Men and women both wore blankets or robes in the winter and for special times. Although for most dances, ceremonies, and public events all men and women turned out in their finest attire, some rites called for special costuming.
The Ponca used many things from nature to heal their people. If you had a snake bite you would use a splint made of tree bark. If a member of the tribe got a snake bite they told the medicine man. He would come and dig a hole by the fire and suck poison out of them.The Ponca used herbs for medicine.The bottom of a cattail was used for burns and scalds. The rootstock was chewed for a cough cure and a cure for a toothache. The blue flag rootstock was used for an earache. Combplant was used as a cure for a snakebite and for other stings. As a cure for toothaches a piece of the combplant was kept on a painful tooth. The bottom of the cattail was used by Ponca mothers. It was used for a talcum for their babies. When the babies teeth began coming in they were given a piece of dried up meat to chew on and help their teeth.
The Ponca used horses for transportation. The horses were very important to them. They were herded near the village by the boys of the tribe. The horses grazed daily in the summer on the prairie grass and in the winter they were kept in a river-bottom near wooded land where they could browse on willow and cottonwood. The Ponca got their horses from trading with other tribes or stealing. Usually wild horses were avoided. To break their horses for riding, the people would put the horse in 3 feet of water and place a small boy on top. This made it difficult for the horse to buck. If the boy was bucked off, he would not be hurt. If a horse was unusually wild, they would starve him. The best horses were usually used for war and chasing buffalo.
The poorer animals were used to pull the travois and to carry the women and children. The travois was made of two tipi poles which were tied together so that they crossed at the horse's shoulder bones. A sling was tied between the two free ends of the poles. This is where the people or the goods they were transporting were put.
Before the horse, the dog was used by the Ponca. The dog pulled the travois and carried packs and sometimes children and sick people.
*Once in a while coyote pups were kept as pets.
* Eagle feathers were particularly valued to the Ponca tribe.
*Trapping for furs did not seem to be very important to the Ponca in the 18th century.
* Many of the Ponca objects were made of wood. Examples are bows and arrows, spears and war clubs.
* The Ponca were one of the best tribes at farming.
* The Ponca moved to different villages a lot.


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President Obama Announces Support of Same-Sex Marriage
Most pundits believe that this Presidential election will be decided on the issue of the economic health of the country. The nation's jobless rate and the economy are the number one concern of Americans in every poll. Both candidates, Romney and Obama, are busy testing messages on how they would lead the nation with regard to the economy. President Barack Obama has the task of explaining that his policies saved the country from greater economic collapse and that the road to full recovery depends on staying with his economic plan. Romney, whom we may presume to be the Republican standard bearer, will sound a message of alarm that the Obama policies have lengthened the recession and are restraining market forces that could fuel a roaring recovery. Both candidates and their respective campaigns understand that pocketbook issues will likely determine the outcome of the election.
However, earlier this month on May 9, President Obama delivered a surprising message taking a support position on the social wedge-issue of same-sex marriage. It was surprising because his stated position previously was that he opposed allowing gays and lesbians to marry. In doing so, he became the first President to endorse same-sex marriage. Some observers accept the President's explanation that his position on this issue has evolved over a period of time. They argue that he will benefit politically in November for having the courage to announce his changed position on this controversial issue. Other observers believe that he was forced into the position by the earlier statements made by Vice President Biden who announced his support same-sex marriage prior to the President's announcement. Some political pundits believe that the position will hurt the President with some of his core constituencies.
The reaction to the Presidents new position was immediate and divided. A recent Gallup poll shows the President's controversial May 9 decision to back same-sex marriage is hurting his chances among independent voters. The USA Today/Gallup poll claimed 23 percent of independents say President Obama's decision will make them less likely to vote for him, while only 11 percent say it will make them more likely to vote for the President. The same poll shows that 10 percent of Democrats say the decision will make them less likely to vote for Obama, where among Republicans only 2 percent say it will make them more likely to vote for him.
The President's decision also appears to have eroded some of his support among African-American voters and evoked strong criticism from some Black ministers. A Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll in November found that 58 percent of African Americans called same-sex marriage "unacceptable." However the NAACP's board of directors has now voted to endorse same-sex marriage rights. This support of the country's leading black civil rights organization in a debate that has divided the African-American community may be the hope to offset angered church pastors and hold this key constituent group together in favor of the President.
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text: 08 October 2012A mum-of-three from the Canadian city of Calgary has spoken about how having laser hair surgery helped to transform her life. Danielle, who is in her early 30s, began to suffer from excessive hair growth on her face after giving birth to her first child. The situation got worse after having two more children and she was left with having to shave her face twice a day.According to a report by the Calgary Herald newspaper, it was after visiting a professional cosmetic surgery clinic that Danielle discovered laser hair removal. "I've never experienced anything that has worked so drastically," she said. "Before, I didn't look people in the eye. I looked down so they couldn't see the lower half of my face. I don't have to do that anymore." Danielle said she needed five or six treatments, but added that the procedure caused minimal discomfort. She said: "I used to be a make-up artist and worked to hide facial hair on women. I hope they read this and learn that laser treatments are an option, because facial hair can destroy your self-confidence. "It's like somebody waved a wand over my face and took 10 years of stress away � and hair." See original article here: http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/fashion-beauty/About+face/7352702/story.html


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Circle Designs: Finding the Area and Perimeter of Shapes Composed of Arcs and Line Segments
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Objective: SWBAT find the area and perimeter of shapes composed of arcs and line segments
Warm Up
Problem Solving
I will remind students to show work as they solve and be prepared to discuss their solutions. As noted in the comments section of the task, there will be some discussion and perhaps confusion over finding the perimeter of the green and red shapes. I think it will be simplest just to have students find the total distance of the border around the shaded regions including the holes.
When students struggle, I will ask questions like the opener: What fraction of a circle is present? What fraction of the square is shaded or not shaded?
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There's a New Zucchini Pizza Recipe You Need to Try
Sorry, cauliflower! We've kinda-sorta fallen in love with a new gluten-free pizza crust. And it's made from zucchini (nothing personal).
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Guest blogger McKel Hill, M.S., RDN, author of "Nutrition Stripped: 100 Whole-Food Recipes Made Deliciously Simple," shares her delicious Zucchini Pizza Crust recipe. "Zucchini pizza is a great way to sneak in extra servings of vegetables, and it is naturally lower in carbohydrates and higher in fiber compared with traditional crusts," she writes.
Zucchini Pizza Crust With Lemony Pea Pesto
Who's hungry for Zucchini Pizza Crust with Lemony Pea Pesto?! We're LIVE in Nashville with nutritionist & Instagram superstar McKel Hill of Nutrition Stripped who's sharing a recipe from her new cookbook: "Nutrition Stripped: 100 Whole-Food Recipes Made Deliciously Simple." Join us!Posted by LIVESTRONG.COM on Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Rich in manganese and vitamins A and C, zucchini also helps protect your cells from harmful free radicals. It can even help promote healthy eyesight.
McKel's Zucchini Pizza Crust recipe contains 214 calories; 13.87 grams total fat; 11.1 grams protein; and 13.64 grams total carbohydrates per serving.
When making a pizza crust from zucchini, you'll want to first salt your grated zucchini and let it sit for up to 60 minutes to sweat out excess moisture. This step is important for ensuring your crust comes out nice and crisp.
And as a bonus, McKel has provided us with a recipe for her refreshingly light Lemony Pea Pesto. You can spread it on top of the zucchini pizza crust in lieu of the traditional tomato-based sauce. You can even make extra and have it as a dip.
The pesto has 146 calories; 11.44 grams total fat; 4.22 grams protein; and 8.14 grams total carbohydrates per serving.
Top your pizza with your garnishments of choice. McKel sprinkles on peas, arugula and freshly grated lemon zest -- yum!
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Thursday that it is widening its investigation of Microsoft Corporation. As a result, it has issued subpoenas to Web content providers that are developing for the Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Desktop, Windows NT 5.0, and Windows 98. The focus of the investigation centers around Microsoft's attempts to create a desktop monopoly through allegedly illegal means.
Currently, Microsoft offers prime desktop real estate to twelve content providers such as America Online, MSNBC, Disney, and Warner Brothers through a spot on the IE 4.0 Channel Bar. The DOJ has received complaints from hardware vendors who want to customize this Channel Bar with more appropriate selections for different markets. The default choices are not well suited for graphics users or educational installs, for example. Microsoft does not allow hardware vendors to remove or customize the Channel Bar in any way


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Sellers come to The Realty Dot so that they don't have to pay for services they don't want. And they don't want to pay for a broker from The Realty Dot to attend closing
Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) March 18, 2010
In an effort to increase the costs for discount real estate brokers, and to protect traditional "full commission" real estate brokerages, the Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC) has begun vigorously investigating whether listing agents personally attend real estate closings. Under the new IREC guidelines, modern electronic or internet closing procedures will not be permitted, and licensed real estate agents that use these methods may be subject to fines and penalties, up to and including suspension of their licenses to practice real estate in Indiana.
The requirement to attend closings has been a part of Indiana real estate law for a number of years.
"The rule regarding attendance at closings was routinely ignored until the IREC saw it as a way of eliminating real estate discount brokerages in the state," commented Brian Waters, principal broker for Mentor Listing Realty, Inc., the largest discount broker in Indiana.
"We attended closings via telephone for years and never received a single consumer complaint. However, the IREC has now ruled that attendance electronically or telephonically is not sufficient," said Mr. Waters. "Ultimately, it is the consumer that will pay the toll for the actions of the IREC, as access to discount real estate brokerage services will be reduced in Indiana, or totally eliminated. Already, we are the only company offering discount brokerage services in many areas," continued Mr. Waters.
"The Realty Dot" is a brokerage offering discount real estate services in 23 states, including Indiana. Indiana is the only state where personal attendance at closings is required by law.
"Sellers come to The Realty Dot so that they don't have to pay for services they don't want. And they don't want to pay for a broker from The Realty Dot to attend closing," said Jennifer Robertson, The Realty Dot's principal broker. "Personally attending closings makes offering discount real estate services in Indiana impractical," continued Ms. Robertson.
The IREC is made up of 10 real estate brokers primarily representing the largest traditional, full commission brokerages in the state. In additional to industry representatives, there are supposed to be 2 consumer members, but one consumer member position is currently vacant.
"If consumers in Indiana want to have discount real estate brokerage services available to them in the future, they must immediately contact their elected state representatives and make their views known," said Mr. Waters of Mentor Listing Realty.
Mentor Listing Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage offering flat fee MLS listing services in Indiana and Illinois.
To receive further information, call Mentor Listing Realty at (866) 269-1006 or visit their web site at http://www.MentorListing.com.
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