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This simple solar water heater provides both domestic hot water and space heating. You can adjust the size and design to meet the needs of your home. You'll find nearly all the materials at your local hardware or lumber store, and to build it, you need only basic carpentry skills and a little plumbing know-how. Amazingly, the cost of this DIY system is only about one-eighth of what you would pay for an equivalent commercial system!
The system takes water from near the bottom of a solar heat storage tank and pumps it through a collector — where it's heated by the sun — and then back to the tank. This continues as long as there's sun on the collector. An off-the-shelf controller monitors the temperatures of the collector and the tank, and it turns the pump on only if the collector is hotter than the tank. When the pump is off, water drains from the collector back to the tank. This type of "drainback" system is especially useful in cold climates because it keeps the water from freezing inside the collectors.
Water is preheated in a single pass through a large coil of PEX pipe immersed in the solar storage tank. The preheated water then goes to your regular hot water tank. This simple one-pass system works well because the PEX pipe coil is large enough to hold quite a bit of preheated water right in the coil, and it has so much surface area that it acts as a good heat exchanger after the initial hot water from the coil has been exhausted. The water in the tank is used strictly to store heat — it is not part of the potable water system.
The floor heating system pumps water from near the top of the tank through the radiant floor loops, and then back to the bottom of the tank. The control system monitors the room temperature and the tank temperature, and it turns the pump on only if the room is cold and the tank is hot. The control system is made from two standard thermostats.
A key feature of this design is that the storage tank is non-pressurized. This gives you a lot of storage volume at a low cost and also eliminates the need for a separate drainback tank and heat exchanger.
My aim with this solar water and space heater was to create a design that would be simple, low-cost, long-lived, reliable, low-maintenance, and as easy to build as possible. Over the past five years, the design has progressed through several versions with a lot of feedback from early builders, and I think that together, we've made good progress toward these goals. I hope you'll find it a fun and rewarding project.
The absorber starts with a set of vertical copper riser tubes spaced about 6 inches apart. I clipped black-painted aluminum fins onto the riser tubes to absorb solar radiation and transfer the solar heat into the riser tubes. The fins are grooved to fit tightly around the riser pipes for a good thermal connection. The absorber fins can be made from locally obtained aluminum sheet, or you can purchase them already grooved and ready to snap onto the risers. One source for these fins is Aluminum-Solar-Absorbers.
The riser tubes connect to copper manifolds along the top and bottom of the collector. The lower manifold takes water from the tank and distributes it evenly to the risers, and the upper manifold collects heated water from the risers for return to the tank.
The half-inch riser tubes are connected to the three-fourths-inch manifolds using copper T fittings. If you feel a bit intimidated by the soldering, don't — with good cleaning and fluxing, the soldering is a piece of cake.
The collector frame is made from ordinary 2-by-6 lumber attached to the house wall with screws. The frame for the entire collector is built as a single unit right on the wall, which avoids the job of connecting multiple collectors. A layer of polyisocyanurate insulation placed against the wall separates the absorber from the house siding. Be sure to use polyiso rigid insulation board. If you use the blue, pink or white polystyrene insulation board, it will melt — trust me on this. The polyiso is a little harder to find, but most lumber yards have it.
One nice feature of building your own collector is that you can make it exactly the right size for the space you have available. In my case, this gave me about 50 percent more area than standard-sized commercial solar collectors would have allowed.
The collector glazing is twin-wall polycarbonate, which is the same material used for glazing most greenhouses. This is an attractive material that's easy to work with and easy to find. In addition, the double glazing reduces heat loss from the absorber and results in better collector efficiency — especially in cold climates. The glazing trim and cap strips are made from PVC "wood" for low maintenance and a nice look.
Because this is a drainback system, all the plumbing from the storage tank to the collector must be sloped toward the tank so it drains when the pump shuts down.
A single large, non-pressurized tank stores solar-heated water for both water and space heating. The tank is a well-insulated plywood box lined with a waterproof EPDM rubber liner (usually used for lining roofing or ponds).
The tank I built for this solar water heater system holds 164 gallons of water. The plywood is framed with a carefully designed 2-by-4 frame that resists the water loads. This type of tank was developed back in the 1980s, and it has established a track record for long life and low maintenance. The EPDM liner is likely to last 15 years (some may last as long as 30 years), after which the liner can be replaced relatively easily without replacing the entire tank.
After the tank box has been built, the inside is lined with 2-inch polyisocyanurate rigid foam board insulation, and then the single piece of EPDM rubber lining is installed. This is topped off by an insulated lid also lined with EPDM. All the plumbing connections to the tank are at the top of the tank, so no lining penetrations below the waterline are required. I added a second layer of insulation to the outside of the tank to further reduce heat loss.
Domestic water is heated in a single pass through an immersed 300-foot coil of 1-inch-diameter PEX. The PEX pipe coil holds nearly 10 gallons of water that's always fully heated to the tank temperature. After the initial 10 gallons have been exhausted, the PEX coil acts as a heat exchanger to heat the cold water passing through it. While PEX isn't highly conductive and wouldn't usually be the first choice for a heat exchanger, the large coil has so much surface area (90 square feet) that it actually works quite well for this purpose. The domestic water connections to the PEX coil are made outside the tank so the potable water passes through the tank in one continuous path with no fittings inside the tank, which reduces the likelihood of leaks.
The radiant floor heating system consists of loops of half-inch PEX pipe that are stapled up to the bottom of the floor. A pump circulates hot water from the top of the solar tank through the floor loops and back to the bottom of the tank. There are no heat exchangers, expansion tanks or antifreeze — just pipes and a pump. I used heat spreader plates to transfer the heat from the PEX into the floor more efficiently, and I placed them under the heated floor to encourage an upward heat path. If hydronic floor heating is not possible in your house, you can also use hydronic baseboard radiators.
The radiant floor heating controls consist of two thermostats hooked together in series to switch on the circulation pump power. The first thermostat measures room temperature, and it switches on if the room is below the desired temperature. The second thermostat measures tank temperature, and it kicks on whenever the tank is above the set temperature. When both thermostats are on, it activates the pump, which will send hot water from the tank through the floor loops.
I project that for most families in most locations, this system would provide nearly 100 percent of their domestic water heating needs (although that efficiency may drop if you choose to optimize the system for space heating). Calculating how much of your heat it can produce is much more difficult, because there are so many variables. On my website, Build It Solar, I break down how to calculate this figure for individual homes. The 100-square-foot collector on my system is near the minimum size I would recommend for combined space and water heating, and while it will provide some useful space heating and good domestic water heating, it will not realistically reduce your heating bill by a large fraction. For more impact on space heating, build the collector larger and increase the tank size accordingly. In most cases, this would be a practical, cost-effective option. The only reason the collector isn't larger on my system is that I didn't have enough wall space.
The solar water heater as shown in the photos costs a bit more than $2,000 with the 100-square-foot solar collector. Doubling the collector size — which would greatly improve its space heating performance — would bring the cost up to about $3,000.
The payback period for the solar water heating part is about three years in most cases (see our chart for a breakdown of the costs). The payback period for the space heating is harder to estimate, but is probably a bit longer. Also, that list doesn't include any rebates, which may further reduce the cost of your system.
You can simplify the system to do just solar water heating by downsizing the collector and tank, and taking out the radiant floor heating components. In fact, this system was derived from an earlier design intended just for water heating. It would also be good to introduce some tilt into the collector to improve its year-round performance. These changes can make a simple solar water heating system that costs about $1,000 and typically pays for itself in less than three years. Similarly, you could modify the system to provide only solar heating and not domestic hot water.
The homemade collectors can be replaced with commercial collectors. This increases the system cost, but also allows it to qualify for a federal tax credit, which offsets some of the cost increase.
You can find much more information about how to build this system at Build It Solar. If you run into difficulties or have suggestions for how to further improve it, contact the author at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Read more: See how much Gary's Montana project cost, and determine how much it could cost for you in DIY Solar Water Heating System Cost Analysis.
I think the price of $2000-$3000 is too high. I guess some ready devices might cost less and have higher efficiency. www.alloma.ca
Hi Emanuensis, The tank is more like 4 by 4 by a little less than 4 ft high. Full details here: http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SpaceHeating/DHWplusSpace/Main.htm Gary
Looks great, am building a house in Seattle:) http://i.tgu.ca/bright_plan_f Any reference on the Cistern design? By the pic it seems ? capacity, 2x4x4 feet, with 2x4 ribs, and ?" Plywood sides...
Hi Brian, Basically you need a pump that has a static (no flow) head equal to about 20% more than the vertical distance from the tank water level to the top of the collector -- this is for getting the flow started. Once the flow is started, the pump has to be able to push about 0.04 gpm per sqft of collector area through the collector and plumbing. There is an easy to follow step by step on this page: http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SpaceHeating/PipeSizing/PipeSizing.htm Its pretty easy to figure out, and for the most part the pump size does not have to be exact. Gary
How do you determine the size of pump needed. I know it will depend on the size of collector used/vertical lift, and the length of coil in the storage tank, but is there a recommended gpm or hp for the pump? Should a valve be used to regulate the flow rate for maximum heating efficiency of the collector?
Renewable energy really is the future. I like the idea of a solar water heater and I hope many people use this. I bet it could make a great deal of difference. I will start making plans and hopefully I can contribute more to lower energy demands and help keep the world green. http://independencealliance.com
Hi -- I guess you found the flow distribution test: http://www.builditsolar.com/Experimental/FlowDistWideCol/FlowDistWideCol.htm On the riser spacing, it depends on the thickness and material of the fin. The fins I use are thicker than the fins on commercial collectors, so they are able to transfer heat into the riser just as efficiently as narrower fins that are thinner -- a calculator on this here: http://www.builditsolar.com/References/Calculators/FinEficCalc/FinEficCalc.htm Gary
Found the answer about flow on your other site. Still interested in your thoughts about a 3" or 4" spacing vs the 6" spacing. Again, this is awesome information - my plan is to build it for the heat exchange system for the hot water tank right now and then add in a floor heating system later (will size accordingly)
Excellent article, thanks for the info. Questions about the copper riser tubes: Does the T manifold design ensure all the 1/2" lines are being used? How can we be sure the pump is not just forcing water through the first 3 or 4 risers? Would it be better to snake a single line throughout the whole collector or would this provide too much resistance and not enough volume? Also, would it be more efficient to have 3" spacing instead of 6"? Thanks again for the info, this is definitely something I can see myself building this spring/summer.
Some people do use sand bed heat storage for space heating -- this appears to work pretty well if you have the right space for it: http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SolarHomes/SandBed/SandBed.htm Gary
Hi Cindy -- I guess you could use sand, but water holds a lot more heat per cubic foot than sand does, and its easier to transfer the heat into and out of the water. Gary
Hi Wayne -- If you think the trees might be a problem, you might try the Solar Survey on my site: http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Hydro/hydro.htm It does not take long to do, and it tells you how many hours of sun you will get on any day of the year. Gary
Can you use sand in the holding tank instead of water?
This is the BEST article EVER on this topic! I've seen / collected several how-to articles, but this puts it all together---great photos are essential. This is very doable--esp. for me since I have hot water heat. I can certainly do this---if I can find the right location. Having a southern exposure on your house makes all the difference. Mine is covered with trees, which is great in the summer, but there is room for experimentation. Thanks MEN!
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The Secrets of Chocolate: From Inventing Counterfeiting, Microwave and Weekends
12:28 PM By Jonha Revesencio Chocolates, Food 1 comment
Chocolates are naturally sweet, dark and intoxicating and its history and the powers it gave to those who have monopoly is truly fascinating. Below are some interesting tidbits about chocolate.
Chocolate fueled the Aztecs
Chocolate expanded the Spanish empire
Might just save the rain forest
Chocolate invented counterfeiting
Chocolate invented microwave
Chocolate invented the weekends
In the US alone, the chocolate industry brings $13 billion a year
Chocolate fueled the lust for conquest
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He has been involved in high profile cases including but not limited to, Gucci Mane (Henry County), PeeWee Roscoe (Lil Wayne shooting), Eating While Driving, Justin Bieber's bodyguard, Roswell Publix murder, Cobb County Hot Car case, I-85 Arson case and recently a Seattle Seahawks player. Regardless of publicity, he considers each and every single client his most important client. Recently, he had a scholarly article published in the Georgia Bar Journal titled "How Not to Get Thrown In Jail." Mr. Zimmerman is considered one of the top lawyers in the State of Georgia and you can read his reviews on AVVO.com.
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For many people, the highlight of Dragon Tattoo Embargo Gate was a quote from David Denby's leaked e-mail to Scott Rudin, in which The New Yorker critic tried to justify his decision to run an early review. "We had a dilemma: What to put in the magazine on December 5? Certainly not 'We Bought the Zoo,' or whatever it's called." But how does We Bought a Zoo director Cameron Crowe feel about the slight? He is taking it pretty well, all things considered: "The Denby was almost funny to me because I felt like we were the people sitting at a table at the bar and this barroom brawl breaks out and they spill onto your table and you get knocked out," he told the Washington Post. "So I'm like, hey man, I'm just having a sandwich here and Scott Rudin and David Denby just came twirling across and I got my jaw broken." Matt Damon, for his part, thinks that the world — and particularly film critics, ahem — could use a little less cynicism, and also that "it probably takes more guts for a critic to admit that this movie gets to them than it will for them to bash it, you know." Guts! We Bought a Zoo requires guts. Now you know.


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GIMP setup is a free to Download image editing software and application. It can edit and open all kinds of files of photos and give them new color.
GIMP is a free image editing software. It is similar to Adobe photoshop . Adobe is not free you this one is free and does all the same work as adobe photo shop's full version does. Although it is not that much powerful but does the job done. It looks like a more basic type of software but the tools which you find here are premium. Gimp was originally developed for people who are not able to afford high prices of photoshop because photoshop is an advanced piece of equipment and only used by professionals.
Gimp is used for teaching purposes in colleges and schools it is used by teachers to teach the basics of image editing. This is the full version as there is no other version of it releases which is premium it has all the tools you need will do the job for you it also reads and edits files from editors which are edited by them. It is same based on the files which image editing software needs although this one is the best out there to give a try before paying a price for premium products.
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The image editing thing has come a long way from when big actors have got their photos taken and wanted to look good then there was photo/image editing getting born. Big software developing companies thought lets something that would be able to give a new life to these images so then they made this software and many others after that was developed but very less had success in this all makings of applications and software.
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Newest photo editing software that has hit the market is PhotoShop CC 2017 from Adobe Systems that is amazing when it comes to photo manipulating.
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First baseman Joe Mahoney, who was designated for assignment by the Orioles earlier this week, has been claimed off waivers by the Florida Marlins.
Mahoney was designated on Wednesday to make room for newly acquired third baseman Danny Valencia. The Orioles acquired Valencia from the Red Sox for cash considerations.
"You're surprised when something like that happens," Mahoney said. "But when it happened I was hoping I would get another opportunity from another team and I did, so I'm looking forward to turning the page and getting an opportunity to play down south."


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The Cabot Community Center hosted the Panther Invitational Swim Meet on Thursday evening, with more than 190 swimmers taking part.
The Cabot Panthers and Lady Panthers both had very good showings, but both came in second to the Mountain Home Bombers and Lady Bombers.
The boys scored 340 points to Mountain Home's 386. The Lady Panthers had 391 to the Lady Bombers' 438.
Cabot had swimmers in the top three in almost every event. The 400-yard freestyle relay was the only event neither team finished in the top three.
For the boys, Seth Fox gave the Panthers a pair of first place ribbons in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard Backstroke. Payton Jones finished first in the 200-yard freestyle and second in the 100-yard butterfly.
Jordan Woodson picked up second place in the 200-yard individual medley and another finished first in the long 500-yard freestyle.
Brent Bockel finished first in the 100-freestyle, while Noah Joyner was third in the 200-yard IM and 100-yard breaststroke.
As a team, the Panthers finished second in the 200-yard medley relay and also in the 200-yard freestyle relay.
The Lady Panthers had a few more first place finishes for their efforts, but couldn't quite keep up with the Lady Bombers overall.
Haylee Beckley and Jessie Baldwin both won a pair of first place ribbons. Beckley won in the 100-yard butterfly and the 500-yard freestyle. Baldwin took first in the 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard breaststroke.
Caytee Wright won first in the 100- freestyle and second in the 50- freestyle.
Riley Young took first place in the 200-yard IM, while Samantha Grey won first in the 1-meter diving. Katie Frederick earned a third place ribbon in the 200-yard freestyle.
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My father is bedridden and very sick; sometimes he does not know what he is saying, and at other times we find that he is very focused and can calculate money. He often insults religion and has weak eyesight and cannot hear at all. Often he urinates in the bed then throws his urine on the floor, then when we come and ask him, sometimes he denies it and sometimes he does it to annoy us and force us to wipe it up. One time my mother did wudoo' then he called her, so she went to him, and he threw urine at her. She told him off and he said: "I am going to divorce you." A little while later he said, "You are divorced." What about this divorce? How should we deal with this father who is now in a very bad state and we cannot bear it. Can we put him in a home for the elderly?.
It seems from what your father is doing that he has reached the stage of senility, at which the obligations of sharee'ah are waived, so he is not expected to pray or fast, and any vows, oaths or words of divorce spoken by him are invalid.
If you can be patient and put up with the things he does, then you should do that. If you cannot bear it, then there is nothing wrong with you taking him to a home that takes care of the elderly, on condition that you carry on honouring him and visiting him, and meeting his physical and emotional needs as much as you can.
You should note that Allaah has enjoined honouring parents, especially when they reach old age, because of their great need at that time. Allaah has forbidden mistreating parents in word or deed, even by saying "Uff" (a mild expression of displeasure).
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honour
And lower unto them the wing of submission and humility through mercy, and say: 'My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did bring me up when I was young.'"
[al-Isra' 17:23]
Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahmaan al-Sa'di said:
Then after mentioning His rights, Allaah mentions the rights of parents and says, "And that you be dutiful to your parents" i.e., you should treat them kindly in all ways, in word and deed, because they are the reason why a person exists and because they love their child and treat him kindly, which confirms that the child in turn is obliged to treat them kindly.
"If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life" means, if they reach the age at which they grow weak and need kindness and good treatment, "say not to them a word of disrespect": the word "uff" is the least kind of offensive speech, and what is meant is do not mistreat them in the slightest.
"Nor shout at them" means, do not rebuke them or speak to them in a disrespectful manner. "But address them in terms of honour" means, in a polite, gentle and kind manner, which will soften their hearts and give them peace of mind. That varies according to circumstances, customs and times.
"And lower unto them the wing of submission and humility through mercy" means, be humble towards them and compassionate, seeking reward thereby, not because you are afraid of them or hope for what they have and other motives for which a person will not be rewarded.
"And say: 'My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy" means: pray for Allaah's mercy for them during their lifetime and after they have died, in return for their having brought you up when you were young.
From this it may be understood that the more time spent in looking after their child, the greater their rights. Also, whoever takes care of raising a person and teaching him properly about his religious and worldly affairs instead of his parents has similar rights over the one whom he raised.
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Four years ago, Dutch developer Barry Kostjens and Dutch art designer Ricardo de Zoete brought Push Panic on to iOS. Now, four years later, the duo brings the classic fast-paced puzzle game to Android. Did it stand the test of time?
In Push Panic, players have to tap falling blocks of the same color. That's the base of the game – to spice things up a bit, Kostjens and De Zoete thought of some neat gameplay mechanics to make sure players will not get bored real fast with the concept. One of those concepts is that the game offers realistic physics. It sounds more uncommon than it actually is and it works in favor of the game. Blocks can fall on top or stumble next to each other, making it hard to predict where to blocks will fall and what players can do with them afterwards.
The goal of the game is to combine as many blocks of the same color as possible before making them disappear. But beware – if the pile of blocks reach the limit of the level, they will fall off-screen, resulting in a game over screen. Players have to make quick decisions on which type of blocks they will want to make disappear, because before they now it, they are out of time. To the players performance, there is a score and also a bronze, silver of golden medal attached. By combining different sized blocks (also of the same color), score multipliers or even special link blocks, players can get the most out of their playtime with Push Panic – but it does require some strategy.
If one would look at Push Panic for the first time, the idea could rise that this is just a mere puzzle game for kids. The game looks very colorful and bright. One other feature that shows that the designers really took some thought in making Push Panic, is that the chosen color gets highlighted on screen, so there is no mistake possible in tapping as many same colored blocks for that moment. In the past four years, it is clear that the game hasn't lost a single drop of magic and therefore, it stood the test of time.
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Augusten Burroughs Quotes About ShameQuotes about: Shame
Are you one of those people who says on a first date, 'I'm really not in a hurry to meet somebody, I figure if it happens, it happens'? Because those are the most desperate people of all. I'm just saying this so that if you are this person, you aren't hiding it from anybody. There is no shame in being hungry for another person. There is no shame in wanting very much to share your life with somebody.
The most mortifying fact of my life is something that happened when I was fourteen and I have never admitted to anyone: not to friends nor therapists; not even in rehab when we were detailing our own personal spirals of shame did I confess. It is this: I am a graduate of the Barbizon School of Modeling.
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Waning popularity and a wounded reputation are likely to dull the edge of China's consumer day TV expose when it airs on Saturday, offering some relief for companies that have in the past taken pains to avoid any fallout from the once-a-year show.
The "3.15" show, similar to CBS network's "60 Minutes" in the United States, has often triggered a damage control campaign by the local and global firms it targets and that have included Apple Inc and carmaker Volkswagen AG.[ID:nL3N0C61VD]
Consumer rights are sensitive issues in China which has been beset by a series of product safety scandals over the past few years. These scandals are often fanned by the media, and have the potential to go viral and stick around: KFC-parent Yum Brands Inc has struggled to quell anger over Chinese media reports in late 2012 about excessive antibiotic use by a few KFC suppliers in China.
But the show, like other programs by state-run China Central Television, is struggling to click with younger viewers hooked to online programming and imports such as British detective show "Sherlock" and U.S. political drama "House of Cards".
"Now I spend much time watching videos, mostly U.S. and UK TV drama, on my iPad tablet and cell phone. Over the last month I've been following Sherlock," said Chen Kang, 23, a technician based in the eastern city of Wuxi. "I don't watch much regular TV now, let alone CCTV and the 3.15 show."
Kang's generation - a key demographic driving Chinese consumption patterns - are around 30 percent less likely than their elders to tune into gala-style shows on CCTV, according to data from Chinese media analysis firm CTR.
CCTV could not be reached for comment.
Negative reports in Chinese media, including on state TV, can have a serious impact for global firms because of how quickly the complaints spread online.
"I've never watched 3.15 but I always hear what's happened another way," said Cai Jiejing, 26, a media professional in Shanghai. Cai said she watches "House of Cards" and "Big Bang Theory" on online Chinese TV sites Sohu and Youku.
But China's state broadcaster has also come under fire over the past year, with consumers, economists and even CCTV staff criticizing a report in October targeting high prices at U.S. coffee chain Starbucks Corp.
The country's active and influential online commentators also rushed to the defense of U.S. smartphone maker Apple when it was criticized on last year's "3.15" show over its warranty policy in China.
"I think that skepticism over the years has increased as more information has come out about back stories on certain issues," said Sam Flemming, Shanghai-based founder and CEO of social media information firm CIC, which helps firms assess the consumer response to media exposes such as "3.15".
Some media professionals said CCTV may air a particularly hard-hitting consumer day show to shore up its reputation. Colleen Cheng, co-managing director at Ogilvy PR Beijing said food and e-commerce companies were likely targets this year, but cautioned that CCTV was very secretive about its programming.
"CCTV keep this very confidential and until the last minute we won't know which companies it's going to be," she said.
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Chrissy Hynde spoke out last week saying it was her own fault for being sexually assaulted at the age of 21.
Now Hynde has made more controversial comments, stating that modern pop music is overly sexualized these days. It appears pretty obvious to us that she is referencing Miley Cyrus and Rihanna.
The former Pretenders lead singer even called them "sex workers" for selling music by "bumping and grinding" in their underwear.
The 64-year-old also accused them of doing 'a great deal of damage' to women with their risque performances.
Hynde launched the scathing attack during her interview on BBC's Woman's Hour.
Chrissie believes the singers are sending the wrong message about how people should view sex.
The singer said, "I don't think sexual assault is a gender issue as such, I think it's very much it's all around us now.
"It's provoked by this pornography culture, it's provoked by pop stars who call themselves feminists. Maybe they're feminists on behalf of prostitutes – but they are no feminists on behalf of music, if they are selling their music by bumping and grinding and wearing their underwear in videos. That's a kind of feminism – but, you know, you're a sex worker is what you are".
But she refuses to back down. She explained, "If you are in a park and someone drags you in a bush and rapes you, clearly… you are a victim. If you're provoking someone… you know you need to be very careful who you are provoking.
"I was only talking about my own situation, saying I was being a bit reckless to be there, but I was too off my head to take responsibility."
The singer now regrets her hard partying ways and how they damaged her relationship with her parents.
She has given up drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes and now embraces a clean-living lifestyle.
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The Jefferson Parish School Board approved nearly $20 million in budget cuts Tuesday by increasing high school and middle school class sizes, cutting assistant principal positions and freezing pay raises.
At the same time, the board saved several programs from the chopping block, including the foreign language immersion program and the arts program at Rudolph Matas Elementary School in Metairie. The administration also withdrew several proposed cuts in special education.
With the board facing a $24 million deficit, officials will have to find another $4 million to cut to balance the 2011-12 budget, which the board will take up later this summer.
The most controversial of the cuts was in the allocation of teachers in middle and high schools based on a 29-to-1 pupil-teacher ratio instead of the current 27-to-1 ratio. The move means that 41 teachers most likely will lose their jobs for a savings of $2.3 million.
Board member Ray St. Pierre said the board could avert such a drastic cut by dipping into the school system's $38 million fund balance.
"I say we go to the fund balance for $2.3 million and not fire those teachers," he said. "My personal feeling is that we don't want to lay people off. They call it a rainy day fund, and damn, I believe it's raining."
"Classes will be packed, and you won't have the opportunity to offer many classes," board member Etta Licciardi said.
Maria Landry, principal of John Ehret High School, told the board that with the ever-increasing demands placed on high school and middle schools, expanding class size will almost certainly hinder learning.
"Raising the pupil teacher ratio to 29-to-1 will negatively affect every middle and high school in the parish," she said.
The move does not mean that all classes will have 29 students. Some might have more and others less, depending on the subject.
Board President Michael Delesdernier said that while he doesn't want to lay off employees, the board might have no other choice -- unless officials can find other areas in the budget to cut.
"If we can make cuts elsewhere, we can bring these people back," he said.
The majority of the board agreed, approving the increased class size 6-2. Voting with Delesdernier were board members Mark Jacobs, Larry Dale, Cedric Floyd, Pat Tovrea and Sandy Denapolis. St. Pierre and Licciardi voted no. Board member Mark Morgan left the meeting early and was not present for the vote.
While principals and teachers were clearly dismayed by the move, supporters of the system's French and Spanish immersion program were pleased to see it removed from the list of proposed budget cuts.
School officials said they could save the program for only a year because of the availability of federal education job money. They said they are not sure what will become of the program when the money is gone.
"We're going to have to be really creative," Superintendent Diane Roussel said at an Academic Affairs Committee before the regular School Board meeting. "But it buys time for this year."
Although only 300 of the school system's 45,000 students participate in the program, immersion parents have been among the most vocal in fighting for their cause. They have written letters to board members and other public officials, started a Facebook page and held meetings to rally support.
Four schools have immersion programs: J.C. Ellis Elementary in Metairie, Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary in Terrytown, Kate Middleton Elementary in Gretna and Riverdale Middle in old Jefferson.
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Tickly coughs are commonly associated with dry coughs and normally arise due to viral infections such as the cold or the flu. In this page, our immune system expert Dr. Jen Tan delves deeper into the causes of tickly coughs and recommends a range of herbal remedies to soothe any irritation.
Tickly coughs are closely related to dry coughs. These terms are used interchangeably and both these types of coughs may be referred to as dry tickly coughs. This page contains information on causes, symptoms and treatments of a tickly cough.
As tickly coughs or dry coughs produce little or no mucus, they are known as non-productive coughs, distinct from chesty coughs where mucus is produced when coughing.
Tickly coughs result from an irritation in the throat (pharynx) and the cough is triggered to relieve this feeling of irritation.
Tickly coughs are most commonly caused by cold and flu viruses.
We pick these viruses up mainly via our hands. These are then transferred to our noses and mouths before travelling to the back of our throat and upper airways (pharynx and larynx).
If our immune system is not able to overcome this infection, viruses enter the tissues of the upper airways, causing inflammation.
Unlike infection further down the respiratory tract, infection of the upper airways does not produce an excessive amount of mucus. However, what it does do is irritate the nerves lining the area, triggering the cough reflex. Tickly coughs can linger days or weeks after the infection appears to have resolved.
Tickly coughs can be triggered by pollution, a smoky atmosphere or cold air. This is because the particles in the air you breathe are trapped by the mucous lining of your throat, causing irritation and the need to cough.
Hayfever can also cause tickly coughs. The body reacts to the presence of pollen by releasing large amounts of the chemical histamine. This causes inflammation of the respiratory tracts, potentially leading to a tickly cough.
It is now known that acid reflux, part of what is called GORD or GERD (Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease) can lead to a dry tickly cough. What happens is that the acidic contents of the stomach travels upwards to the back of the throat and down into the upper part of the respiratory system. Tissues are irritated, triggering the cough reflex. This is more likely to happen when lying down flat and hence, symptoms are often worse at night.
Lastly, some prescribed medicines can lead to a dry or tickly cough, in particular, those used to treat heart conditions and high blood pressure. If you think that this is the case with you, don't stop the medicine you are taking until you speak to your doctor.
Tickly coughs are most often caused by viral infections and they will probably be accompanied by other symptoms of the common cold or flu such as an itch at the back of the throat, sneezing or a runny nose.
However, other symptoms may accompany a tickly cough:
A tickly cough caused by cold or flu viruses is simply a symptom of the infection, so the first thing to do is to treat the cold or flu. For instance, research has shown that the herb echinacea reduces the severity of symptoms as well as the number of illness days. It does this by helping to maintain the body's resistance by strengthening the immune system.
There are a number of specific treatments for a tickly cough including:
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It is unlikely that antibiotics will help people suffering from a tickly cough as these drugs only work on bacteria and most tickly coughs are the result of viral infections. Antibiotics may be prescribed by your doctor if an underlying lung condition or a 'secondary' bacterial infection is present.
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Volume I, Chapters I - III
• Lucy Graham, governess for the Dawson family, falls in love with the neighbor, Sir Michael Audley.
• Sir Audley's daughter, Alicia, resents her new, young stepmother.
• George Talboys marries the love of his life and is disinherited by his father because of her low social status.
• George Talboys decides to try to make his fortune in Australia, but he does not inform his wife of his decision.
• Phoebe, Lady Audley's maid, takes her cousin and fiance into Lady Audley's to show him her fine belongings.
• Phoebe and Luke search Lady Audley's jewelry box in hopes of finding something to sell to finance their new life.
• Phoebe and Luke find a baby slipper and lock of hair they can use to blackmail Lady Audley.
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Health Benefits of Valerian
Valerian is a medicinal herb and root that has significant sedative and tranquilizing properties that can provide tremendous benefit to both the central nervous system and the muscular system. Valerian contains calcium, manganese, quercitin, and ascorbic acid as well as valepotriate and isovaleric acid which gives it its calming and relaxing qualities.
It is especially beneficial for chronic insomnia, headaches, nervousness, menstrual problems, and anxiety. It is also helpful in soothing the digestive tract and cramps associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Valerian is also known to be very beneficial for the cardiovascular system and overall heart health. Valerian can also be used to help control hunger and reduce the urge to eat out of stress.
It has been shown to be beneficial in reducing seizure activity and is often combined with other herbs such as lemon balm, hops, and passionflower for increased relaxation and healing benefits. Valerian is most often taken as a supplement in a capsule, tincture, or tea form and can be readily found online or at your local health food store.
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PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin's women's lacrosse team ran in the "Changed for Life" 5K to raise money and awareness for the Shriners Hospital for Children, this past Saturday, Oct. 6. The funds raised at the event helped a local family who has had two of their three children receive outstanding medical care from Shriners Hospital.
Sophomore Sammi Reiter finished second in the 19-29 female division and 15th overall with a time of 25:53. Freshman Katherine Pauletti won the 14-18 age division and 16th overall with a time of 25:57.
"We were so happy to be able to show our support for a local family," head coach Emily Mason said. "Hopefully the proceeds of the race were able to offset some of their medical costs. It is really important for our teams to find ways to be contributing members of the community."
Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and other special health care needs are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay.


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Almost two-thirds of UK smartphone owners (59%) access the mobile internet everyday, according to stats published on Google's 'Our Mobile Planet' site.
With smartphone penetration now at 51%, this equates to more than a third of the total UK population using the mobile web on a daily basis.
Google's industry leader for technology and hardware Simon Morgan used a speech at IAB Mobile Engage to highlight statistics that show the growing importance of mobile for marketing.
He said that:
- Mobile search has grown 500% in the past two years.
- 28% of smartphone owners check their phone before they get out of bed.
- YouTube mobile traffic tripled in 2011 and it now gets 600m views on mobile a day – equating to 10% of overall traffic.
- 75% of these users say that mobile is their principle way of accessing YouTube, and three hours of video is uploaded to the site using mobile every minute.
- 85% of UK mobile users seek local information on their smartphone, and 81% take action using the local content.
Morgan said that the rise of mobile was inevitably having an effect on retailers, with 17% of UK shoppers changing a purchase decision in-store after using a mobile.
He highlighted Oasis and Debenhams as two retailers who had embraced mobile to improve the customer experience. Realising that people hate queuing, Oasis installed iPads in their stores to allow customers to order products without waiting in line for the checkout. As a result they now see 20% of orders coming through the devices.
Similarly, Debenhams used an AR mobile app to allow customers to try on clothes virtually before they buy. Morgan said that Google was trying to become a "mobile first" company and said that marketers needed to adopt different marketing stategies for desktop and mobile.
He also urged the audience to consider how their organisations can adapt to mobile:
Find someone in your organisation to pull together a cross-functional team that can work together to produce a mobile strategy.
You can find more fact and figures about mobile commerce in Econsultancy's UK Mobile Statistics report.
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This is great! It really shows me where to expand my blog. I think that sometime in the future I might try to write a book to go along with my blog, but we will see.Good post with useful tips and ideas.
There are some great stats in this piece not least of all that mobile search has grown 500% in the last two years. The general consensus of this piece outlines the almost unlimited potential of mobile and the money that is out there for businesses to make from this market.


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The Bridal Shows of West Michigan have been celebrated at DeVos Place for 15 years, produced by Kohler Expos, Inc. Kohler Expos is one of Michigan's leading exhibition companies for bridal show - wedding expos featuring wedding planning ideas and local wedding resources in Grand Rapids, MI. This West Michigan Bridal Show market celebrates thousands of weddings a year.
Saving time and money is often a priority for newly engaged couples who attend our Grand Rapids Bridal Shows. Premier wedding vendors and exhibits include bridal gowns and wedding dresses, Runway Fashion Shows, tuxedos, wedding cakes, venues, DJ's, photography & videography, honeymoon travel, flowers, bouquets, catering, decorations, photobooth, videobooth, bridal gift registry, limousines, party buses, and an opportunity for brides and grooms to register to win prizes.
Kohler Expos is one of Michigan's leading exhibition companies producing six consumer shows annually: the popular West Michigan Women's Expo and Mid-Michigan Women's Expo, as well as the new Shopping & Lifestyle Expo, Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan, Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan, and Kids and Family Expo.
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|University of California, Berkeley
|Jepson Herbarium
|Jepson eFlora
Key to families | Table of families and genera
Jepson Manual glossary definitions can be seen by moving your cursor over words underlined with dots.
1. Anthers abruptly bent, > 70° to filaments; lower corolla lip lobes ± parallel
2. Corolla with 1 purple band or 3 distinct spots near throat; ovary chambers 2 ..... D. insignis
2' Corolla without purple near throat, or, if present, diffuse; ovary chambers 1
3. Corolla 3-colored (blue, white, yellow); lower corolla lobes obtuse, mucronate ..... D. bacigalupii
3' Corolla 2-colored (blue, white); lower corolla lobes acute ..... D. elegans
1' Anthers not or ± bent, < 45° to filaments; lower corolla lip lobes divergent, not parallel
4. Corolla <= 7 mm; flower not inverting, upper corolla lip 3-lobed
5. Corolla 4–7 mm, with blue or purple spots or band near throat; seeds with longitudinal lines ..... D. laeta
5' Corolla 2.5–4 mm, without blue or purple spots near throat; seeds with spiral lines, appearing twisted ..... D. pusilla
4' Corolla generally >= 7 mm; flower inverting, upper corolla lip 2-lobed
6. Sinus between 2 upper corolla lobes with a backward-projecting horn ..... D. ornatissima
7. Upper corolla lobes densely hairy adaxially near tips ..... var. eximia
7' Upper corolla lobes glabrous or sparsely hairy adaxially near tips ..... var. ornatissima
6' Sinus between 2 upper corolla lobes without a horn
8. 2 largest bristles at tips of lower anthers twisted together (or not or 0) ..... D. bicornuta
9. 2 largest bristles at tips of lower anthers generally >= anthers; corolla tube light blue to pale yellow, with prominent blue veins adaxially ..... var. picta
9' 2 largest bristles at tips of lower anthers < anthers; corolla tube blue, without prominent veins adaxially ..... var. bicornuta
8' 2 largest bristles at tips of lower anthers not twisted
10. Corolla without purple near throat; seeds with spiral lines, appearing twisted ..... D. cuspidata
10' Corolla with 1 purple, ± square spot or 2–3 purple, non-square spots or 1 purple band near throat; seeds with longitudinal lines
11. Corolla with 1 purple, ± square spot (2-lobed or not) near throat; upper corolla lobes ciliate-scabrous ..... D. concolor
12. Mature fruit generally 12–30 mm, readily dehiscent, lines translucent ..... var. brevior
12' Mature fruit (25)30–50 mm, tardily dehiscent, lines not translucent ..... var. concolor
11' Corolla with 2–3 purple, non-square spots or 1 purple band near throat; upper corolla lobes glabrous
13. Anthers exserted, ± tapered, pointed at tip ..... D. pulchella
13' Anthers included to ± exserted, blunt at tip
14. Ovary chambers 2; placentas axile; Great Central Valley, South Coast, n Western Transverse Ranges ..... D. bella
14' Ovary chambers 1; placentas parietal; Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada
15. Upper 3 anthers densely hairy at tips; upper 3 sepals >> lower 2 ..... D. montana
15' Upper 3 anthers glabrous or ± hairy at tips; upper 3 sepals ± > lower 2
16. Plants at 500–1550 m in Klamath Ranges, Cascade Range ..... D. pulcherrima
16' Plants at generally < 200 m in Northwestern California (650 m, Lake Co.) ..... D. willamettensis
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Austin, TX
In the vibrant and dynamic city of Austin, TX, restaurants, shops, and music clubs abound, so it may be difficult to pick just one when your stomach is rumbling. If the idea of authentic Mexican food served in a lively atmosphere and at competitive prices is appealing, however, make locally owned and operated Mama V's Quezzadillaville your dining destination.
Authentic Mexican Food and Fun Ambiance
Offering a full menu of beautiful and unique culinary creations, our restaurant is known for friendly service. Our chefs and wait staff possess an impeccable attention to detail because we want you to be completely satisfied. We're a great late-night food spot, and you can choose mouth-watering appetizers, hearty entrees, scrumptious desserts, or all of the above.
We're open six days a week to satiate your craving for delicious regional cuisine. To secure a table and see why we're a top choice in Austin, TX, restaurants, call ahead and tell us how big your party is, or just stop on by Mama V's Quezzadillaville.


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With distinctive looks, the Kia Soul is a good choice for people who want to lease a car that is a little different. The Soul is all about big first impressions – boasting a stylish chrome front grille, tinted glass windows and unique headlights.
Inside, the Soul is spacious and airy and seats four adults comfortably with ample leg and head room. Specification levels on this model are high – with air conditioning and electric windows as standard on all models.
Kia claims the Soul to be one of the safest cars on the road and with an advanced safety system as standard – it is hard not to take them seriously. An elevated driving position places it heads above its rivals in terms of enabling effortless visibility; whilst six airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and an innovative Brake-Assist System ensure a well-assured and stable ride.
The Soul is perfect for urban driving, transporting the family or simply for getting from A to B.
There are two transmission types to choose from for this model: manual and automatic.
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A choice between a 124bhp 1.6 litre petrol engine and a 126bhp 1.6 litre diesel engine is offered with the Soul. Both produce a satisfying performance and highly responsive acceleration, without excessive noise or sense of strain.
The Kia Soul remains composed on the road thanks to its relatively wide stance and long wheel base for a car of its size. High agility levels and modest proportions make the Kia ideal for nippy driving about town – tight manoeuvres are a piece of cake.
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Leasing offers a great alternative to buying a new car – with fixed monthly instalments, a modest initial payment and flexible contract/ mileage terms. Nationwide offer a comprehensive range of competitively priced vehicles, available to lease on 2, 3 or 4 years contracts. All vehicles are supplied with inclusive road tax and free-of-charge breakdown recovery.


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Garden Talk: September 1, 2014
From NGA Editors
Fiji Rose
Roses are the prima donnas of the garden world. They are lovely to look at, but often demanding to grow, susceptible to a host of disease and insect problems. Now gardeners who want the beauty of roses without all the work can turn to the new Fiji ™ rose.
This elegant hybrid tea produces incredible amounts of blooms with crenated petals in a fantastic shade of bright cherry red. Dark green, lightly glossy foliage fills in the few spaces left uncovered by the clusters of blooms. But good looks are not all this rose has to offer. The plants carry an extremely high level of resistance to both black spot and mildew, making them a great choice for gardeners looking for easy maintenance.
Fiji's compact, 2 1/2 foot size makes it perfect for the front of the border, in a pot by the patio, or anywhere it can be admired and easily accessed for cutting its plentiful blooms. Hardy to USDA Zone 6, like all roses Fiji does best in full sun and moist, but well-drained soil.
Bred by Kordes ® of Germany, Fiji roses are available from Edmund's Roses. To learn more about the Fiji ™ rose, go to National Garden Bureau. (Image courtesy of National Garden Bureau)
Fall Fireworks
Add some fireworks to your fall garden with an exciting new ornamental grass from Proven Winners. 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') is a pink and white variegated purple fountain grass with a strong upright, arching habit that makes an eye-catching accent in the late season garden. A tender perennial (hardy to Zone 9) that is generally grown as an annual, this new addition to Proven Winner's Graceful Grasses ® collection lives up to both names with its vivid, 24-36 tall foliage that sways gracefully in fall breezes, adding color, texture, and movement to the garden.
Best in full sun, 'Fireworks' is suited to a variety of settings, from containers to garden beds -- it's even great cut for seasonal arrangements. Combine it in the landscape with fall bloomers like asters, helenium, and goldenrod, or let fall-blooming sedums or Japanese anemones echo the pinks shades of 'Firework's' foliage and flowers.
To find out more about 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass, go to Proven Winners. (Image courtesy of Proven Winners)
Birds and Bees at Risk
Many gardeners are aware that a particular class of widely used systemic insecticides known as neonecotinoids presents a big threat to bees and other pollinators. Now research has shown that these important insects are not the only creatures at risk from this class of pesticides. A recent study done by Dutch scientists suggests that neonicotinoids also cause declines in populations of insect-eating birds.
An article in the August 9, 2014 issue of Science News explains that the researchers analyzed data on water pollution as a means of assessing levels of neonicotinoids, as the pesticides are carried to waterways in runoff from farm fields. What they found was the greater the levels of imidacloprid, the most commonly used neonicotinoid, in the water, the greater the decrease in the number of 15 common farmland species of birds over time. Researchers speculated that the birds' decline occurred when the pesticide spreads beyond farm fields, killing off many insects and reducing the birds' food supply. But they acknowledged that the pesticide could also be harming birds directly; more study is needed to identify the precise means of harm.
While ecologists have suspected that these pesticides were having a negative effect on species other than pollinators, this this the first study that finds direct evidence of broader harm. In 2013 the use of several neonicotinoids was restricted in Europe due to concerns about effect on pollinators, while in the U.S. the EPA is still reviewing their effect on pollinators. Home gardeners can make sure they are not contributing to the decline of bees or birds by avoiding the use of this class of pesticide on their lawns or in their home landscapes.
To read more about this study, go to Science News.
Spotlight on Youth Gardens
Just outside downtown Minneapolis, Project Sweetie Pie (PSP) is hard at work installing urban gardens in an effort to create a food corridor in the Market/Cultural district of North Minneapolis. Over 25 gardens have been installed under the direction of Michael Chaney and his dedicated team of youth leaders. The gardens are installed in an effort to teach youth to grow their own food, engage in entrepreneurial endeavors, and get some exercise.
"We want young people to become food producers," comments Chaney. "Urban farming is a means to an end. It creates economics [as well as] a value system and work ethic within our community. This serves as an antidote to the poison that we [experience] as African Americans, the mythology that the larger, dominant community tries to spread upon us of self-defeat, of low self-esteem. That we're not capable."
PSP's reach is not limited to youth volunteers and programming; the ultimate goal for the organization is to create over 500 jobs for low-income communities surrounding Minneapolis. In 2013, over 175 volunteers participated in the development of 20 urban gardening sites. Working with churches, schools, community organizations, and with the support of local foundations, PSP's community building efforts have received the attention and support of the mayor's office and national companies like Scott's Miracle-Gro.
In 2014, PSP received a $40,000 three-year grant under Scott's Gro1000 campaign. As part of this campaign, KidsGardening.org Youth Programs Director Julia Parker-Dickerson worked with students at the PSP garden site Karamu Gardens to plant wildflowers to attract pollinators to their thriving edible garden. All food grown at the half-acre garden is donated to the food shelf at the North Point Health and Wellness Center.


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A grinning Herman Cain stopped by "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" for an extended interview on Thursday. In a special studio in Tampa at the Republican National Convention, Stewart grilled Cain on why the former presidential candidate seems to muster up more enthusiasm than the man who beat him to the GOP presidential nomination.
"It's a difference of style. My style and personality is different than Gov. Romney," Cain explained.
Retorted Stewart, "What you are saying, if I hear you correctly, is that he has a personality."
Stewart also took the opportunity to ask one of the most high-profile black Republicans about a recent poll which indicated that Romney's approval numbers among African-American sits at zero percent. After Cain initially claimed that he knew plenty of black Republicans who will vote for Romney, he offered a different explanation.
"They were working, so they didn't answer the phone when they took the poll!" Cain said, to groans of disapproval from the audience. "Believe it or not, some people have jobs and careers and they run businesses!"
Jon seemed confused by his assertion that polling data missed out on a bloc of voters because they earn a living. "So you're suggesting that the poll was done strictly for unemployed people?"
Cain stuck around for an extended, online-only interview. In Part 3, Stewart calls out Cain for misrepresenting welfare programs under Obama, and showing him the Politifact evidence that says so.
Watch the clip that broadcast on TV last night and the Internet exclusive clips below.
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Open Thread: Friends and Family and Everyone Else
Here's a place to talk about the relationships in your life whenever you want.
Every day I'd dress up in my business casual outfit, make coffee and head to my car to keep up appearances. From the outside, it appeared I was going to work along with the rest of the commuting masses. But the reality was I had been fired from my new job and I was too embarrassed to tell anyone. My plan, which seemed brilliant to me at the time, was to continue to behave as if I had a job until I found a new one. I didn't want to let anyone know I had failed.
I had been a rising star at my old company when I resigned to take a promotion somewhere else. I was lured by a better title and perception of increased responsibility. I believed I deserved these things and wasn't getting enough recognition at my current job. I was a hard worker and aggressive in hitting my goals but I was also incapable of receiving feedback that wasn't full of praise. I couldn't accept my own weaknesses or address them because I needed so desperately to be the best. My whole identity was crafted around being an overachiever at college and then at work. Beyond my success, I didn't really have anything else.
I interviewed at the new company during a particularly caustic period in my job. I had become wrapped up in a emotional affair with my boss and was desperate to leave in order to move on from him. The new company told me I was a superstar and offered me a healthy increase in money and title. I took the job to get away from my old boss and to catapult my career.
I knew on the first day of my new job that I had made a mistake. My new boss, who had seemed friendly and warm during the interview process, became a different woman after I signed the offer letter. She told me not to engage with my peers in the California office (she was located in DC) because she was planning on firing all of them. She instructed me not to give my direct employee any work because she couldn't be trusted either. People at the site came up to me and told me how much they didn't trust my boss and mentioned that she would call them in the morning to check in on what time I had arrived at work. I was under the microscope of a woman who seemed halfway insane. I told myself I'd stay in the job for one year before I looked for something else.
I only had to wait a month before my new boss decided to take matters into her own hands. She walked into my office on a Monday morning, an unexpected move since she worked in DC. She explained that she had determined that I wasn't a match for the job and that this was going to be my last day. I started to argue with her and ask for details until it occurred to me that there was no going back on this decision.
I asked her "So this is done, right? You've already made your decision?"
She nodded her head in agreement. My immediate reaction was shame. She would have to walk me out of the door to my car as I went past my new coworkers; there's a tension and look of disbelief on someone's face when they've been fired and I knew I would be incapable of hiding it. As my boss walked me to my car at the back of the building my eyes scanned the hallways to anticipate bumping into anyone. There's nothing worse than having others watch you at your most humiliated. When I got to my car I still hadn't quite comprehended what had happened. I drove home and sat on my couch. I, the girl who had never so much as gotten a B- in a blow-off class, was now unemployed.
I wouldn't say my plan to lie to my friends was conscious. I decided on the first day not to tell anyone immediately and I couldn't force myself to come clean in the weeks that followed. My next door neighbor was a good friend who worked from home frequently. I didn't want to admit to myself what had happened, let alone to her. So, I would get dressed in the morning and get in my car to "go to work." I would go to the gym and then spend the afternoon at a book store.
I tried to tell myself this was an opportunity for some much needed R&R. But I was paranoid that I'd never find employment again and I had to carry the stress of living a double life. I would go to dinner with my friends who would ask how the new job was coming along, I'd give a vague answer and change the subject.
My molotov cocktail of embarrassment and anger came bubbling to the surface on a bar crawl in Hermosa Beach. I was out on the pier with friends, drinking too many margaritas to forget about what was going on with my life. As we left one dive bar to go to another, I started sobbing in the street. My friend Matt, who I wasn't particularly close to, took notice and asked me what was wrong.
"I got fired Matt," I told him. "I'm out of a job."
To my disbelief he didn't judge me for it and seemed genuinely concerned with how sad I was. He walked me back to my apartment and said that he wouldn't tell anyone else if I didn't want him to. The next day I woke up, exhausted and hungover without an energy to carry on the charade.
As I told friends, they were shocked. Not because I hadn't lived up to my own unrealistic expectations, but that I hadn't confided in them. I had been the friend who listened to their problems patiently, always willing to give support and advice but I had never let down my guard and shown them who I was.
The truth is that getting fired forced me to be honest with myself about what was going on in my life. Without a job or career achievements to identify with, I had to confront the real me. I was a woman with messed-up coping methods and a destructive perfectionist streak. With the help of my friends who offered support, bottles of red wine, and encouragement, I found out that I liked myself as the imperfect girl that I really was.
A few months later I was hired into a new role where I worked under the tutelage of a very generous and kind boss. He was witty and smart and took me under his wing. That I had taken a risky career move and gotten fired didn't matter to him. And eventually I decided that it also didn't matter to me.