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Wisconsin RB Corey Clement expected to start at Michigan State
The news about Wisconsin's running backs on Saturday morning is promising, especially about the Badgers' starter.
Corey Clement was on the field in a full uniform, warming up before No. 11 Wisconsin's road clash with No. 8 Michigan State. Clement, who missed last week's game against Georgia State, had his left ankle and lower leg wrapped heavily.
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In addition, backup tailback Taiwan Deal was also dressed and looked ready to go. Deal was listed as questionable on this week's injury report.
There's Taiwan Deal in pads. So it looks likely that all three #Badgers questionables (Clement, Kapoi and Deal) will be able to play.
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For years, we've heard the myth that yellow is a "nervous" or "dangerous" color that reminds people of traffic lights and hazard signs, that you shouldn't use it as a main color in decorating, and that you most definitely shouldn't wear it to a job interview. To which we say, Poppycock (which is also kind of yellow, come to think of it)! Yellow, at least in the language of the chakras, is associated with the mental power, and suggests optimism and cheerfulness. Why wouldn't we want to load up on something so stimulating and smile-inducing?
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The 2015 Alabama Legislative Session kicks off it's marathon session tomorrow in Montgomery. Tackling issues such as charter schools to consumer debt, Alabama legislators will have plenty to deal with.
Here are a few issues to keep an eye on as session prepares to start.
Death by electric chair – Sounds harsh, doesn't it? Not so much according to this bill. SB11 would bring back use of the state's dormant electric chair. Under current state law, if one is sentenced to the death penalty, they may choose between lethal injection or the electric chair.
According to AL.com, an inmate sentenced to death row hasn't been executed since 2013 because the state does not have the drugs available.
SB11 would alter that provision. Inmates may still choose their way of death, but if lethal injection is unavailable, the state would put them to death with the electric chair.
Priorities for Republicans, I guess.
Debt collectors – An interesting bill that may not pass but is worth watching is one that deals with debt collectors. Senator Linda Coleman introduced the legislation.
By way of the bill's text (SB 29), it would "prohibit the collection of a consumer debt by any party not in possession of at least a copy of the original contract" and "would allow consumers to record abusive telephone calls by debt collectors."
Sounds good so far, right? It gets better. Senator Coleman's bill would "prohibit consumers from arrest or imprisonment for failure to pay a consumer debt" and would shift power back to the consumer and away from the collector.
Because Republicans hold a majority in the House and Senate, Coleman's bill will be tough sledding.
State charter schools – The Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act may be on the precipice of creation in Alabama. Republicans are behind the proposed legislation and are looking to improve student education in Alabama.
SB 45 is wide ranging and allows for the creation of 10 public schools in the first year and give funding to newly created charter schools. The bill would also create a charter school commission that would oversee the state's charter schools.
All charter schools would fall under Alabama's Department of Education and would be governed by the rules of local school boards.
Community college scholarships – By way of HB38, this bill would set aside five million from the state's Education Trust Fund for the creation of a scholarship in "career-technical dual enrollment programs."
While this bill isn't likely to generate much interest, it's worth noting for what it may provide.
For Alabama's community colleges, students who enroll in career-technical dual programs will become eligible for the scholarship.
A potential free ride to college subsidized by the state is information worth noting.
Guns – Guns in the south are as much of a religion as football. Alabama, like Florida, seems to introduce gun legislation each session.
2015 is no different.
SB14 pushed by Senator Gerald Allen "would authorize a person to carry a pistol without a license on property under his or her control, in his or her vehicle, in his or her place of abode, in his or her fixed place of business, and on the property of another or vehicle owned by another, with consent."
This bill also allows for the gun to be loaded.
Not really sure why this type of legislation is needed and for the provisions of "loaded" and "without license" to be included. But they're in there and will move forward once session begins tomorrow.
Alabama minimum wage – With no state minimum wage law, one lawmaker is attempting to create one for the state.
Representative Mario Melton has filed HB42, a piece of legislation that would set the state's minimum wage at $9.80 per hour.
If passed, the increase would be phased in three stages with the final stage coming on January 1st, 2018.
The law would also require a "raise" in the minimum wage in 2020 and every three years after based on the state's consumer price index.
The 2015 Alabama Legislative Session starts on March 3rd.


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According to the latest figures compiled by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, Montgomery County has officially climbed out of the pit from the national collapse of the housing market, with June sales this year exceeding sales during the peak of the market in 2006.
A total of 937 homes, townhomes and condos were sold in June of this year – the next-highest recorded sales for a June in Montgomery County was 929. Houston very nearly reached the June 2006 market peak, with 7,924 homes sold this June compared with 8,628 home sold in June 2006.
Median prices likewise have clearly eclipsed the last market peak. The June 2013 median price was $238,200, compared with the June 2008 median price of $196,300.
It is a trend that reflects full recovery of the housing market – and by all indications the market continues on an upward trajectory.
Houston-area home sales continued to surge in June, especially in the area's hottest housing markets like The Woodlands and Montgomery County, according to the latest reports from the Houston Association of Realtors.
The continued strong pace of sales has been accompanied by an increase in median prices for homes and a decrease in the Days on Market.
Sales jumped by 22.5 percent in June in Montgomery County – a percentage increase nearly twice that of Houston, where sales increased 13.4 percent. It is a testament to the value of the Montgomery County market relative to the Houston region. A total of 894 homes were sold in June in Montgomery County, as opposed to 730 last June. Year-to-date sales in June jumped 24.6 percent, from 3,184 sold as of this point last year compared with 3,966 this year.
The strength in home sales continues despite rising mortgage interest rates and a slight cooling in employment growth, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the greater Houston area added 91,600 jobs in the 12 months ending May 2013, which is down from 106,000 jobs and a 4.0 percent annualized rate for the 12 months endin g April 2013.
Virtually all areas of the county are benefiting from a steadily strengthening housing market, although in Conroe and northeast Montgomery County sales for June were flat compared with last June – an anomaly compared with year-to-date sales, where all regions of the county have improved.
"The Houston housing market plowed full-steam ahead through another month and most REALTORS® I know have never been busier," said HAR Chairman Danny Frank with Prudential Anderson Properties. "The fact that inventory has leveled off month-over-month suggests that we may finally be starting to see enough homes listed for sale to keep up with demand."
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Home sales for March in Montgomery County – up, up and away!
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|The long-term trends continue; home sales and prices are continuing their upward march to the next peak. What has been happening for a year in Montgomery County has now taken hold around the country – home prices are on the rise.
A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006.
Core Logic, a real estate data provider, said Tuesday that annual home prices have now increased for 13 straight months. Prices are rising in part because more buyers are bidding on a limited supply of homes for sale.
Prices increased in 46 states over the past year – 11 of them posting double-digit gains. And when excluding distressed sales, which include foreclosures and short sales, prices rose in every state. A short sale is when a home sells for less than what is owed on the mortgage. In Texas, the Houston MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) posted a 7.9 percent annual gain (excluding distressed properties, the gain was 9.7 percent). For the PDF report: corelogic-hpi-march-2013
Nevada led all states with a 22.2 percent annual gain. It was followed by California (17.2 percent), Arizona (16.8 percent), Idaho (14.5 percent) and Oregon (14.3 percent).
Home prices also rose 1.9 percent in March from February, signaling a solid start to the spring buying season. And 88 of the 100 largest cities reported price gains compared with a year earlier, down slightly from 92 in February.
Consider the following statistics from the data of the Texas Real Estate Center for March. The data looks at home sales, including townhomes and condos, for Montgomery County:
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The interesting number to watch is the low inventory; it has been low for months, and I've been expecting to see builders respond to increasing demand for housing.
It has begun to happen. According to the graphic below, March building permits nearly doubled over the previous year. Eventually, that will help ease some upward pressure on prices — and more importantly, it will put more and more people to work and help the local economy.
The Top 10 fast-selling areas in Montgomery County; location, location, location
One clear sign of the strength of home sales in any particular area, and where the market is likely to heat up even more next, is in the average Days on Market for homes.
Clearly, Montgomery County is now a "seller's market," defined as a housing market in which the existing inventory of homes is 5 to 6 months or less (the time it would take, given the existing pace of sales, to absorb all of the existing homes on market).
But Montgomery County is not uniform by any means, and housing sales are driven by any number of factors. The quality of area schools, the quality of construction, the availability and quality of area amenities, and proximity to jobs are all major factors that will drive home sales.
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And one measure of the strength of those sales is the Days on Market. After analyzing the Days on Market for the geographical market areas used by the Houston Association of Realtors MLS, I have determined the "Top 10 Fastest Selling Areas" in Montgomery County for April 2013. Go here for a chart showing the entire list, plus the number of sales in each area.
The graphic shows the Top 10. What makes these communities so popular? A look at the top 5 helps explain:
County, Houston housing market continues to beat prior year on sales, median price
Houston region home sales have been beating prior year sales now for 16 months according to the latest September sales data, and Montgomery County is no exception to that continued strength in the housing market.
In virtually every category of data – the average days a home stays on market, median prices, total homes sold — the picture for single family homes continues to strengthen in Montgomery County.
Of course, what is fueling this continued growth in the housing market is a relatively robust economy in the Houston region and record-low interest rates.
So how about you? This market presents good opportunities to buy or sell; please contact me for a free market analysis of your home, or to inquire about finding the right home.
According to the Houston Association of Realtors, even though overall monthly sales volume dropped slightly compared to August, there was enough sales activity to lower available housing inventory to levels not seen since March 2002.
According to the data:
- single-family home sales rose 8.7 percent compared to September 2011;
- Contracts closed on 5,014 homes in September;
- Inventory dropped to 4.7 months
- The single-family home average price increased 4.7 percent year-over-year to $220,992, the highest level for a September in Houston;
- The median price—the figure at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less—climbed 6.1 percent to $165,000, also a record high for a September in Houston.
"Demand for homes throughout Houston continues to outpace supply as we transition into the fall season," said Wayne A. Stroman, HAR chairman and CEO of Stroman Realty, in a HAR press release. "For those considering selling a home, current market conditions present excellent opportunities, and with interest rates falling to new record lows, this also remains an outstanding time to buy."
"For those considering selling a home, current market conditions present excellent opportunities, and with interest rates falling to new record lows, this also remains an outstanding time to buy."
In many ways, Montgomery County's housing picture is stronger than the Houston area overall. The county continued to see strong home sales for this year in September's data, year over year, with 591 closed sales compared with 503 in September 2011 — an increase of 17.5 percent. For closed sales, it was the best September since 2006, the year home sales peaked in Montgomery County.
Total inventory stood at 5.2 months in September, again, the lowest amount of inventory on the market since late 2006, early 2007, when the inventory stood at 5.1 in several months of the year and dipped to 4.7 months once.
Other highlights:
- Year-to-date closed sales rose were positive as well, rising 14.3 percent, from 4,496 by this point last year in September to 5,138 this year
- The time homes spend on average on market (Days on Market) fell from 89 to 80 days on average for a single family home – a fall of 10.4 percent
Burrowing deeper into the data, it's clear that The Woodlands dominates the market compared with the county's other geographical areas.
Days on Market
Properties are moving faster in The Woodlands and southwest Montgomery County, with an average days on market of just 68 days, compared with the average countywide of 80 days.
The Lake Conroe and northwest Montgomery County region had the highest Days on Market, averaging 104 for September.
However, the good news is that all four regions of Montgomery County saw the average Days on Market for single family homes decline
Median Price
Lake Conroe made the biggest gains in median price in September year to date, jumping 13.4 percent from $175,000 to $198,390; and as for comparing just September 2012 to September 2011, the median price in northwest Montgomery County and Lake Conroe jumped 40.8 percent, from $156,000 to $220,000.
However, The Woodlands and South Montgomery County continues to lead in median price overall, both year-to-date and for September monthly figures; The Woodlands and southwest Montgomery County year-to-date media price stands at $228,000.
Closed Sales
The Woodlands also is leader in closed sales, jumping 30.9 percent in September from 275 last year to 360 this September. Lake Conroe and northwest Montgomery County saw the next-largest gains, growing 16.3 percent from 98 last September to 114 this September.
As for year-to-date figures, while The Woodlands had three times or more closings than anywhere else in the county, it was Conroe and Northeast Montgomery County that showed the strongest growth in closed sales, climbing nearly 23 percent from 548 last year to 673 this year.
Thinking of buying or selling a home? Jim Fredricks can provide you a market analysis for your home to see whether it makes sense to sell. He is a licensed real estate agent with Chevaux Group in The Woodlands. You may contact him at email@example.com
We've entered a seller's market here in Montgomery County; plus – see my newest listing below
Montgomery County is now a seller's market, joining the Houston region in setting remarkable trends for home sales.
For a time, a slowdown in sales created in part by the national recession and new, stricter underwriting guidelines for homes had depressed sales well below their peak in the last decade, leading to a large inventory of homes on the market and producing a buyer's market. But Houston's robust economy, record-low interest rates and job growth have helped fuel strong demand for homes.
That demand has helped turn the real estate market around this year. The traditional definition of a buyer's market is where the market area has more than 5 months of inventory; when home purchases drive the inventory to less than 5 months of available supply, a seller's market is created. Montgomery County, at least in most areas, according to real estate experts, is now a seller's market.
And we're part of a regional trend. Consider these amazing statistics on the Houston region from the Houston Association of Realtors:
- Houston home sales surged in May, accounting for the 12th consecutive month of positive sales.
- Average and median prices broke records; volume of sales reached the highest level since June 2008.
- Local housing inventory is now at its lowest level in more than five years.
- May sales of single-family homes soared 23.8 percent compared with the previous year – the biggest monthly increase since August.
- The May single-family home average price rose 8.5 percent year-over-year to $237,083, the highest level ever in Houston.
Montgomery County is part of that exciting trend. Sales in Montgomery County for May totaled 753 compared to 544 last May, representing a stunning increase of 38.4 percent. And for the year to date in May, sales stood at 2,468 compared with 2,140 last May, for an increase of 15.3 percent.
For a look at how Montgomery County's four regions compare across a variety of measures, take a look at the following graphics:
Clearly, it's a good time for selling or buying in Montgomery County.
If you're interested in buying or selling a home in Montgomery County, please contact me at email@example.com. You can also follow the link below to see my newest listing, a lovely log home on 3.5 acres with a pond, east of Conroe.
Jim Fredricks is a licensed Realtor with the Chevaux Group in The Woodlands.
|18422 Possum Trot – Log home on 3.5 acres east of Conroe
Listing Price:$280,000
Bedrooms:# 4
Baths:# 2
Sq.ft:# 2,953
Acres: 3.5
Description:Peaceful, country living at its best on spacious 3.5 acres with pond. Great custom log home, soaring ceilings in living area and master with wrap-around porch to enjoy the country views. Four bedrooms, game room and study. 40X40 workshop/garage. Master Bedroom/Study is up with large jacuzzi tub and huge walk-in shower. 19X6 balcony off master bedroom overlooks gorgeous acreage. Includes big 8-person hot tub with 20X14 deck.
The Market: positive job numbers, home sales
The fundamentals keep looking good for the Houston area and Montgomery County, which augurs well for home sales as well, now and in the coming year.
No matter where you look – consumer spending as measured by sales tax revenue; home sales; unemployment data; or building permits issued – economic activity is on the rise. Over time, this should all help contribute to a healthy real estate market in our area and specifically Montgomery County.
I addressed the rise in sales tax activity recently in this blog post.
Today, I want to hit on positive job growth and other measures.
Job Growth
On job growth, the Texas Workforce Commission recently released its jobs report. According to the commission, Houston area employers created 79,500 jobs over the past year, including robust gains in the oil and gas industry, manufacturing and health care. The Houston Chronicle has a report here.
From the commission report, overall in Texas, the private sector continued to grow in October, adding 13,500 jobs. Texas' total nonfarm employment has expanded by 231,600 jobs over the year to reach an estimated 10,616,500 positions in October. Overall, Texas added 2,500 jobs over the month. Texas has experienced positive annual job growth in the past 18 months with annual growth rates above 2.0 percent for the last five consecutive months.
Unemployment overall also is headed the right direction; Texas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.4 percent in October, down slightly from 8.5 percent in September, and remains below the national unemployment rate of 9.0 percent.
In Montgomery County, the picture is even better, as this graph indicates:
Home sales
Meanwhile, home sales and construction activity is on the rise, with the Houston real estate market logging a fifth straight month of positive home sales in October, according to the Houston Association of Realtors.
According to the latest monthly data prepared by HAR, October sales of single-family homes rose 9.1 percent versus one year earlier. And the growth is broad-based. Again, according to HAR, all segments of the housing market, from the sub-$80,000 to the $500,000 and above, experienced growth. On a year-to-date basis, sales were up 3.4 percent.
"The further we distance ourselves from last year's tax credit as we analyze the local housing data, the clearer an indication we get of market performance, and the latest numbers show a healthy sales climate for an autumn in Houston," said Carlos P. Bujosa, HAR chairman and VP at Transwestern, in an HAR press release.
"As long as the Houston economy continues to strengthen with additional job growth, we can be cautiously optimistic about the state of the housing market going into the new year."
In terms of overall sales, the same news, generally speaking, applies to Montgomery County home sales year-to-date, as the chart below indicates:
And builders seem to be betting on continued growth in home sales, with steady growth in permits issued in Montgomery County for the last few months, according to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
In short, we are seeing numerous signs of a healthy, recovering economy. Overall, and over time, that should support healthy home sales.


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No trip to Koh Phangan is completed until you have surrendered yourself to pampering Spa treatment or even traditional Thai Massage. While many world-class facilities in Koh Phangan are located in island's top resorts, there are few spas that are stand-alone units that also provide wellness and beauty treatments from the world over.
You can receive a Thai massage costing as little as 250-300 baht or full-service spa such as the Anantara Spa at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort, the Ayurvana Spa at Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort, or Viman Spa at Panviman Koh Phangan where a sensational range of treatments are provided in an elegant setting. Spa treatments include massages, rubs and lotions, herbal treatments, facials, mud and body wraps and scrubs alongside treatments like acupressure and aromatherapy and of course healthy cusine – all designed to to restore the balance between the mind, body and spirits. No matter which place you stay, you will find in Koh Phangan several spas offering the best possible treatments.
Anantara Spa at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort
Anantara Spa offers a haven for guests to rest, relax and rejuvenate. A wide range of traditional and international health and beauty treatments are available, featuring high quality imported products as well as natural products grown in Thailand. Anantara Spa is a true heavens of calm and serenity, enticing you can leave behind the stresses of everyday life and begin to synchronise the subtle energies of your being.
With 2 luxurious indoor couples treatment rooms, traditional outdoor herbal bath, 2 relaxing outdoor treatment rooms and tropical steam cave, Anantara Spa has 32 different treatments on its "menu" but for couples the Journey of Siam (Shower – Floral Foot Ritual – Thai Herbal Steam – Essence White Coconut Scrub –Shower – Traditional Thai Massage – Refreshment) is, frankly, a must. Other signature Spa Treatments are Anantara Signature Massage (90 minutes) and Anantara Signature Facial (60 Minutes) both worth to try. Charming and gracious staff attend to your needs and it's like the whole world has been left behind as the noise of daily life is left behind as the doors close behind you.
Anantara Spa also offers a variety of massage styles, herbal wraps and facials, salt scrubs, seaweed wraps, aromatherapy, reflexology and a selection of luxurious fresh water baths. Treatments are available for individual guests or couples.
Opening hours
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+66 77 239 559 ext. 531
The Ayurvana Spa at Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort
The Ayurvana Spa is taking advantage of the perfect atmosphere for maximum relaxation provides a total escape into luxurious serenity. Let the sounds of breezy island winds and pure tropical waters sooth your every being from head to toe.
Known as Koh Phangan Island's fountain of youth, many couples on their honeymoon book a Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort and Spa experience. This popular resort island offers a great combination of romance, relaxation, and adventure. Try their 'Santhiya Honeymoon Package' for two - an excellent way to prove your love, newlyweds and lovebirds alike can undergo body pampering together.
The romantic treatment starts with Thai Herbal Stream and soak in Milky Mineral Bath followed by your choice of Body Scrub and Body Wrap to help set the mood, then gives way to Aromatic Massage. A beautiful Foot Massage is set in opened air natural surroundings. Within 5 hours you can enjoy selection of fresh tropical fruits and juice and finished it off with your choice of Facial Treatment.
Opening Hours:
10:00am-9:00pm (last booking at 8:00pm)
Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort and Spa
: +66 (0) 77 428 999 ext. 555
The Viman Spa at Panviman Koh Phangan
The Panviman's spa is not simply a few magnificent rooms in a corner of the resort. The Viman Spa is an absolute heaven on the hill with breathtaking views of Thong Nai Pan bay dedicated purely to sybaritic relaxation. While relaxing in paradise why not try one of their luscious massages?
The Viman offers a healing traditional Thai massage, Thai Herbal Massage Hot Compress, Aromatherapy Oil Massage, Foot Reflexology and treatment packages. The only worry will be whether anyone will recognize you when you emerge, shining and beautiful, in time for sundowners
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The Lilawadee Spa at Kupu Kupu Beach Villas - Koh Phangan
Lilawadee Spa by L'OCCITANE features two double treatment rooms facing an infinity pool with fantastic sea view.
The the six-page spa 'menu' features Traditional Thai massage, Pure Balinese massage with frangipani flower,Relaxing Aromachologie and Deep Tissue Intense Relief. Othe menu's items offer Massage course, Detoxing & Glowing, Facial Cares, Body Therapies, Beauty Treatments and even Kids Care.
Lilawadee Spa offers a customized menu of wellbeing and beauty rituals delivered using modern expertise to nurture the body, mind and spirit. Signature rituals, inspired by Provence, also address the effects of modern living using natural ingredients and the intuitive art of touch.
Opening hours
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: +66 77 377 384
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The Sanctuary Spa
The Sanctuary Spa is nestled in a tree house close to Haad Thian beach on Phangan' east coast, offering a delightful selection of Spa pampering options. Try a sample of spa treatments from their menu that are including: Massages (Hot Stone Massage, Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Neck and Shoulder, Aromatherapy, Relaxing Oil Massage, Foot Massage). The Sanctuary Spa also offer facial, hair treatment, Aloe/Thai Herb hair and a various of body treatments and scrubs with using Sea Salt, Maui Pineapple, Papaya, Cooling Aloe and Cucumber.
Opening hours:
09:00 am – 10:30 pm
: at The Sanctuary Thailand, Haad Thian East beach
Sarai Spa at Sarikantang Resort
With a full experiences and well-trained therapists and a short walk from Full Moon Party beach, Sarai spa is a really peace and simplicity in this part of Koh Phangan. Inspired by Thai living lifestyle, Sarai Spa are located right on the spectacular private beachfront line to ensure all treatments offer the real "spa on the beach" experience from sight, sound, and touch to all our guests. This charming spa institution has three treatment rooms and two massage salas all with sea views and serves a wide selections of Thai massages including Aromatherapy massage, Asian blend massage, Thai massage, Thai herbal heat massage, Reflexology and Face massage, as well as treatments, Health cuisine and Beauty services.
Opening hours:
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: +66 (0)77-375055
Sarikantang Resort and Spa
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Thai Healing Massage is based on Ayurvedic and ancient Chinese medicine which includes Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Tui Na and Yoga Therapy. All those systems are based on the concept that an effective treatment is not complete if done only on the physical body with bones, muscles, nerves and blood circulation. Treatment needs to include working on a subtle energy that is known as 'Lom', 'Ki', 'Chi' and 'Prana' which is the actual support basis for the physical body. As a natural and nature based holistic health system we believe and teach in our classes that the human body is sacred, all touching is significant, and that it is impossible to separate the mind, body, emotions and spirit.
Western Medicine did not recognize this energy for a long time, but healing methods which are based on this energy have been successfully used for literally thousands of years in Thailand, China and India up to the present day to treat and, more importantly, prevent diseases. Whether its a massage from Bali, Indonesia or India using aromatic oils to stimulate the sensory system, or pressure applied along the body's meridians, or a traditional Thai massage which includes yoga postures, you'll notice the difference. People, products, and services that follow Traditional Thai and Oriental health principles are helping all move forward in a good way.
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The Paw Print Parent Newsletter
Klein High School, February 2017 Edition
The Principal's Message
Dear Klein High Parents and Students,
We have hit the ground running and are well into our spring semester with the close of the 4th grading period this week! It seems just like yesterday we were opening the doors and welcoming all of our amazing 4,000 Bearkat students to school in August!
As the spring progresses, I want to share and reiterate the importance of our Bearkat's success both now and in the future. We are wrapping up course selection for the 2017-2018 school year, and I am excited to see the many courses and options that our students are pursuing next year. Did you know that your child can graduate high school with over 12+ college hours? Also, did you know that we offer many Career and Technology course sequences that result in lifetime certifications for our students? School, as most of us have known it, has changed so much over the years! We truly believe in our vision here at Klein High and in Klein ISD where all students enter with a promise and exit with a purpose. Purpose in our student's lives is so important, and it is our goal at Klein High to immerse them in an array of academic opportunities and pathways that will not only give the strong academic foundation that our students deserve, but also provide a purpose for our students as they enter the world beyond graduation. As I mentioned in my previous newsletter, I strongly encourage parents and students to access the Promise2Purpose website to check out the opportunities that are ready for your student to take on!
In looking ahead, I want to share some important dates that you should note. Further information on these events can be found in this newsletter.
Monday, February 27: Dual Credit Information Night
Wednesday, March 1: SAT Administration for all Juniors
Monday, March 13- Friday, March 17: Spring Break
Tuesday, March 28: STAAR EOC Exam English I
Thursday, March 30: STAAR EOC Exam English II
Monday, April 24: National Honor Society Induction, 6 p.m.
Monday, May 1: STAAR EOC Exam Algebra I
Tuesday, May 2: STAAR EOC Exam Biology
Wednesday, May 3: STAAR EOC US History
Saturday, May 20: Prom & After Prom Extravaganza (APE)
Saturday, June 3: Graduation, 12 noon
In this edition below, we highlight our Bearkats who are doing awesome things both in and outside of the classroom! Our students and staff are truly great, and I am so fortunate and proud to be their principal!
Go Bearkats!
Jessica Haddox, Klein High School Principal
KHS Administration
Senior Dates
SAT Test Offered for Free to All Juniors!
On Wednesday, March 1st, juniors at Klein High School will have the opportunity to take a free, college-reportable SAT. The SAT School Day helps students get on the path to college by allowing them to test during school hours and avoid conflicts with weekend work or family obligations. SAT School Day also eliminates common reasons for not taking the SAT such as cost, transportation, and comfort. Students can take advantage of College Board programs that support college access, including college application fee waivers and four free score reports to college and universities. All students will be provided an Nspire calculator for use on test day.
Students also have the opportunity to utilize the Khan Academy for free, official SAT practice and career planning resources at Roadtrip Nation. Students who have previously taken the PSAT can sign into My College QuickStart to review previous test performances and use a personalized study plan aligned with The Official SAT Online Course.
After the test is taken on March 1, the free SAT School Day registration will also cover the cost to send the test score to four colleges or scholarship programs. The Score Choice program also gives the student an option to choose which SAT scores are sent to colleges up to nine days after the test. Students can pay to send scores to additional programs through The College Board website. If students decide to retake the test in the future, the SAT School Day registration offers access to My SAT Online Score Report, a service that breaks down what the test score means and gives advice on strengths and weaknesses. Finding a college and scholarships can be easier with the help of The College Board. Students can join the Student Search Service, www.sat.org/studentsearch, to allow colleges, universities, and scholarship organizations to send them information if their scores fit the institution's admission criteria.
SAT & ACT Boot Camps at KHS
Klein ISD Germanfest
AP Potential Informational Night
2016-2017 EOC STAAR Testing Dates
March 28 English I
March 30 English II
May 1 Algebra I
May 2 Biology
May 3 US History
May 1-12 AP Testing Window
Please contact Greg Corradino (email@example.com) if you have any questions regarding testing.
End of Course STAAR Tutorial Opportunities!
Spring 2017 Attendance Recovery Opportunities
Saturdays: 3/4, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29/ 5/6 and 5/13; 8:00 a.m.-12 Noon, Room 529
Mornings: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 a.m., Room 361
After School: Mondays-Thursdays, 2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m., Room will be assigned.
See your child's administrator for further details.
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Click here to access the list of our awesome KHS counseling staff.
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In Library News
Book Club meets after school on the second Monday of the month in the LIBRARY; discuss your favorite books and enjoy a treat! Come in, read a book, collaborate with classmates, and more! The Media Center is the heart of our school!
On February 24th, we will receive a visit from New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman. Klein High School is very honored and excited to host Mr. Shusterman!
National Signing Day
Swim/Dive- Kat Swimmers, led by Coach Jim Svoboda, were successful this past weekend at the UIL State Swim Competition. Way to go, Kats!
Wrestling-Take it to the mat and see our athletes take down the competition. Good luck to our Kats that will compete in the upcoming State competition at the Berry Center on 2/24 and 2/25!
Golf- Our golfers work year round to better their game by looking for par or better each and every practice and tournament. The ladies district match will be held April 4-5 and the men's April 11-12, both at Glennloch.
Soccer- Click here to read more about our Soccer Kats!
Tennis- Varsity Bearkats advanced to the regional tournament this season and finished 5th in the region. Keep up with the team as they prepare for Spring play in the upcoming months.
Baseball- Baseball season has started and is in full swing! Click here to learn more about our Klein High Baseball team.
Clubs and Organizations Updates and Information
At the recent regional competition held in the Houston Area, our team took first in Super Quiz, clinched 1st in team awards, and overall region individual high point award. These students spend countless hours in studying above and beyond their daily school coursework in prepping for the 10 areas of competition. Please wish well our team of Logan Baker, Chibueze Ejiofor, Divya Nagarajan, Victoria Brown, Leon Butler, Kim Nguyen, Danielle Breitstein, Benard DuPriest, and Esther Marin!
Student Dream Home design projects were presented to staff in the past few weeks. Students have conscientiously worked since the beginning of the year in the following areas in order to come in on budget and on time according to client requests. Consultations, budgets, eco-friendly materials, site management, computer programming, scaled and modeled designs, etc. are all part of a student learning to work in the field of architecture.
Also check out our official student newspaper of Klein High School at: http://www.thebearchat.com
Klein High School hosted the HOSA Area 6 Leadership Conference this month where we advanced 136 HOSA students to state. Incredible job, KATS!
FFA: Sponsors: Mike and Becky Brummond, James Strickler, Kelsey Morris, and Ashley Myers
The Klein High School Chapter continues to impress as they garnered huge success at the KISD FFA Livestock and Project Show this past week. From Horticulture, to projects, to animals, FFA continues work toward the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as they tend daily needs of their animals and projects while learning leadership and time management. Students in FFA are sometimes beginning their day a couple of hours before school starts in pursuit of individual and chapter success.
The Annual Mr. TopKat show is heading to the Klein High Auditorium on February 23rd. Style, sophistication, and entertainment is the focus of the evening. Be there for the crowning of our new Mr. TopKat! You name the event or season, you will see this group of student leaders in their blue and gold striped socks and gold jerseys representing spirit and excitement wherever they go.
No Place For Hate: Sponsor- Shanley Marchese, Room 419
Klein High School is a No Place for Hate Campus. This club promotes acceptance and positivity on our campus. We will be partnering and sharing ideas with our intermediate school partners and will begin work on the Peyton Heart Project in the near future and collect 600 hearts to raise awareness and to help end the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Science National Honor Society: Sponsors- Holly Cannon & Vicki Hermsdorf, Rooms 259 & 262.
SNHS hosted a science exposition late this Fall at Kleb Intermediate. Members of our organization performed scientific demonstrations for the interested Kleb students, and then followed up with explanations behind the scientific phenomena. Monthly meetings keep students informed regarding opportunities to investigate scientific data, exploration, and job field research.
ROTC: Instructors- Colonel Lambert & Sergeant Fuentes, Room 805
Proud to represent our nation and proud to represent Klein High School, recent awards were bestowed upon the following students for their excellence during the first semester: Umar Hossain, Genesis Carrasquillo, Emily Rector, and Isaiah Jackson. ROTC Members recently attended a Model Rocketry Competition at Waller High School and competed against 15 schools in four categories. KHS AFJROTC has also recently promoted the Souper Bowl of Caring by assisting two local H.E.B. stores with canned goods sales to replenish the Houston Food Banks.
EMT Programs: Instructor Jill Tackett, Room 165
Our EMTs have all certified with CPR for the professional rescuer, completed communication center rotations, and are now on the ambulances doing rides with Cypress Creek EMS. Klein High's EMT program partnership collaborative with Cypress Creek EMS has been a win-win. We also dominated with an EMT sweep at our recent competition and will be advancing to state!
The Student Council Executives were invited to Disneyworld for a Leadership Conference this past month. StuCo executives learned what the four traits Disney uses to be successful! Always showing care for our staff and students, we appreciate Klein STUCO.
Business Professionals of America: Club Sponsor Lety Griggs, Room 611
On January 28 KHS took 54 students to the Area BPA competition. Of those, 48 placed and brought home medals with 23 of those qualifying for the state competition (the highest number for our area) that will be held in Dallas on March 1-4th!
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
FCCLA, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, competed at the 2017 Region IV Conference on February 17th in Galveston, Texas. FCCLA is a student led organization that promotes growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Students had the opportunity to compete in a variety of categories and have worked months to prepare for the competition. 22 students competed and 15 advanced to the state leadership conference in Dallas this April. The following students advanced to state.
Chapter in Review Display- Annalisa Rodriguez and Jennifer Cruz- 2nd place
Chapter Service Project Display- Mackenzie Jackson and Avary White- 2nd place
Career Investigation- La'Yauna Bonds- 1st place and Katherine Menzer- 2nd place
Fashion Design Occupational- Gabby Mayhew- 6th place
Focus on Children Occupational- Samantha Ethington and Carissa Hecker- 3rd place
Interior Design Occupational- Emily Sutliffe- 1st place
Interior Design Senior- Boston Rose- 1st place
Life Event Planning- Jana Blenderman and Shelby Watts- 6th place
Sports Nutrition- Colten Johnson and Luke Mazza- 2nd place
Scholastic Writing Awards
Each fall, entries are judged by panels of highly-qualified professionals who select Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention recipients. Gold Key winners go on to compete at the national level. More than 1,500 students receive national awards each year. Click here to see the list of KISD's Scholastic Art and Scholastic Writing Award winners!
"Note"able News from the Orchestra
Directors: Heather Sharp and Rheagan Smith, Room 501
All State Choir took the stage in San Antonio at the annual TMEA Concert this month. Representing Klein High was Savannah Boyd (12th), Emmalie Hall (11th), and Rebecca Walsh (10th). These young ladies exemplify strong dedication and fine musicianship. See below for our TMEA All-State Ensemble winners. Thanks also going out to Ms. Heather Sharp as she has assisted in preparing the voices of the musical ensemble of Sweeney Todd.
6 Klein High School Musicians Make All-State Musicians
Six Klein High School music students have been named to Texas Music Educators Association All-State ensembles. Selected for All-State Choir are Savannah Boyd, Emmalie Hall, and Rebecca Walsh. Selected for All-State Orchestra are Andres Ayerbe, Kyle Victor, and Ruoxuan (Rosa) Su.
These students performed with the Texas All-State Choir and Texas All-State Orchestra on February 11th as part of the 2017 TMEA Clinic and Convention. The students were chosen for this honor through a competitive process held this year across the state at district, region and area levels. All State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive.
Theatre Arts
The musical for this year was Sweeney Todd. Thanks go out for the support of a very talented ensemble and crew which brought this chilling tale to life. Intrigue, a fabulous set, beautiful costumes, and gifted musicians, Sweeney Todd didn't disappoint. Our theater community continues to put out well crafted work season after season. As our theater department catches their breath, get ready to support them in their upcoming UIL One Act Play performances of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Catch them on March 11th at Memorial High School. Details to come at www.kleindrama.com
Just a Reminder...
Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the principal a certified copy of the court order affecting any other person's right to their children. Should you have any questions, please call Ms. Haddox at 832-484-4000.
Updated Tardy Policy
We have made some changes to our tardy procedures at Klein High School for the 2016- 2017 Spring Semester. Tardies will now be tracked on a weekly basis for all class totals combined. Tardies will reset every week with consequences as follows:
1st-3rd Tardy Warning
4th Tardy 1 Hour After School Detention
5th Tardy 2 Hour After School Detention
6th Tardy 2 Hour Saturday Detention
7th Tardy 4 Hour Saturday Detention
8th Tardy ISS
Thank you to all of our Bearkats for getting to class promptly! If you have any additional questions about the changes to procedure, please feel free to contact your child's administrator.
Attendance Counts!
Klein's Overall Attendance Averages for the First Semester:
1st Six Weeks: 96.47%
2nd Six Weeks: 95.33%
3rd Six Weeks: 95.18%
Help us reach our goal of staying above 96.5%! We miss our students when they are not here!


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Piña Colada Sundaes
Toasted coconut is a simple way to add a little sweetness to desserts, hot cereal, and other dishes. To toast, place coconut on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until golden. Store in a zip-top freezer bag or airtight container.
How to Make It
Step 1
Prepare grill.
Step 2
Coat pineapple with cooking spray. Place on grill rack; cover and grill 6 minutes on each side or until golden and tender.
Step 3
Microwave hot fudge topping in a small glass bowl at HIGH 30 seconds or until drizzling consistency.
Step 4
Place each pineapple slice on a dessert plate; spoon 1/4 cup frozen yogurt into center of each pineapple ring. Top each with 1 tablespoon hot fudge topping, 1 teaspoon rum, and 1 tablespoon coconut.
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We have just finished Obon holidays over here during and after which I did a lot of activities with the kids. Canoeing, camping and generally taking them to parks and stuff. This meant that I didn't do any BJJ for a week. It was a much needed rest to let a few niggling pains heals. James is away back home for 3 weeks so I did not go in during the mornings at 10am to train. After a week of rest I started back yesterday during the day class.
There is always a good attendance for Saturday morning. A lot of guys after a week of hard work probably like to come in and blow off some steam. There is a good mix of belts at both ends of the spectrum so I get rolls I can work on stuff and rolls where I get my ass kicked. This is good.
I sparred with Ito-san, it's been a while, apparently he has a back back which is a common ailment among practitioners. This didn't stop him putting me in an ezekiel choke. I must admit that I am a bit lax about defending chokes. It's something I need to be more aware of.
I am currently working on half guard. I pull to half guard and the opponent either follows me, where I then work for knee shield if I don't have an underhook or I dive under for old school pass if I have the underhook. Sometimes the opponent wont follow me down so I have to play with reverse de la Riva and go to Kiss of the Dragon or something like that. I recapped these scenarios today during the drilling class to the addition of a few techniques I pulled from the Caio Terra half guard DVD. It is such a massive resource that I don't know where to start with it though. The more I watch it the more muddle my brain gets.
Things to drill: Counter to low underhook/head on other side pass from half guard.
1) Grab pants/belt and obtain a butterfly hook and elevate
2) OR failing 1) bring free hand under their leg and turn away to get to deep half (Yoshida3 showed me this).


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PIA VPN is one of those rare services that offer a wide range of characteristics, which can be useful for customers with different needs. The service provides its customers with 3277+ servers in popular areas like America, UK, China, Canada and much more, all the up-to-date protocols, such as L2TP and OpenVPN used for making your network protected from traffic sniffing and interceptions, a money-back guarantee and all the additional features like kill switch.
The app is compatible with multiple OSes and the service suggests using it for up to 6 devices simultaneously. Among the platforms there are Windows, Mac, Android, Linux, iOS. So, provided that you have decided to run it for all your devices, you will easily find a suitable solution.
The client account process is not as simple as for some other services. All you need to form a subscription is to fill in the form. The required information includes your email, card, billing address, city, state, zip code, country, expiration and CVC. From the first point of view it seems to be too much for a provider to have such data on its customers. Nevertheless, the data is needed for making your network protected with the help of this particular service, as long as it comes under the legislation system of the US. However, the company says to keep no logging or metadata on its customers. Such as there were, it's up to you to decide whether to use it or not.
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MSOs are more prone to acquiring existing shops over building new ones, because for one reason, they can re-hire their personnel and bypass the huge obstacle of finding and hiring qualified techs.
So, that's why technical schools all over the country are establishing automotive repair programs at a rapid rate, in order to fill the void. One of these is Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) in North Carolina, a school that provides over 190 occupational, technical, general education, college transfer and continuing education programs for 42,000 students. Opening last summer, the curriculum at FTCC covers the collision industry from both the insurance perspective and the repair/re-manufacturing perspective.
Graduates can earn am Associate Degree in applied sciences, along with certifications for non-structural repairs, refinish, auto physical damage appraiser and estimating. They can also earn steel structure, aluminum structure and ASE B2 through B5 certifications, thereby covering almost every job available in the industry. A partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides the school with late model cars to work on in FTCC's 25,000 sq. ft. body shop that provide a real-world work environment and contains all of the latest equipment available, including an aluminum clean room; waterborne paint system; nitrogen plastic welders and two of the latest frame alignment systems.
One of the most important things about the program is its relationship with Fort Bragg and the National Guard. By helping members of the military as they transition to life as civilians, Fort Bragg and FTCC are beginning the process of stocking the industry with top recruits that are job-ready and prepared to meet the challenges of this highly coveted career. With a curriculum developed by I-CAR, the organization's Sr. Director of Segment Development Bill Stage said he has seen the program at FTCC grow quickly during its short time in existence.
"My biggest role is to oversee all of our operations with the career and technical schools that teach collision repair. And there are still about 1,100 high schools and college in the U.S. that have a program and most of them are using bits and pieces of our curriculum if not a full bore package.
"We're on our third generation of curriculum and it's called the Professional Development Program - Education Division," Stage said. "So it's designed for the schools. It's gone through several evolutions and our latest edition, which has been out for two years is called the Education Edition. We launched this package in 2012 for the schools. And we've spent a year talking to over 400 individuals doing research after we launched the Professional Development Program to ask employers, schools, administration, some students even to ask 'what should we be offering the schools?' And they basically said 'Hey you've defined it for the industry, we just need the skills of an entry level technician' and they defined that as, what we call the non-structural, Pro-level One. They told us that they want to hire a Non-Structural Pro-level One or a Refinish Pro-level One, so that's what we've provided. I-CAR also learned a lot by polling body shops nationwide," Stage said. "They told us that they want to hire individuals that have a lot of laboratory, hands-on experience, so the curriculum is designed to consist of 30% in the classroom and 70% on the shop floor. FTCC took the ball and ran with it and they're currently using our model very well and actually teaching a lot more than what we call the Base Package consisting of Pro-Level One Non Structural and the Pro-Level One Refinish is the Base Package."
How many schools are currently using I-CAR's curriculum?
"We have 323 schools today using it in various stages," Stage explained. "Some started last week and some started two years ago, but they're utilizing it and probably 90-95% of them are just teaching those two entry level skills. FTCC actually just goes way beyond that, because they're teaching some Pro-Level 2 and 3, as well as teaching things like structural steel, aluminum welding and estimating using our curriculum, for example."
Bill Buckner is the associate Vice President for Military and Veteran Programs at Fort Bragg, so he has played an integral part of the new automotive repair department at FTCC from the beginning. He is proud of the school and its goal of turning former members of the military into skilled technicians.
"Body shop owners have told us that they want employees they don't have to train," Buckner said. "From day one, they want an individual who can be productive for the shop and for themselves. They want people who will know how to remove and replace a bumper cover; do plastic repairs, fix a dent in a fender; prep a car for paint and then paint the car without heavy supervision. They want people with skills that have been honed in a lab environment, so that they can literally hit the ground running and that's what we're working toward at FTCC."
Shops all over the country are anxious to hire FTCC's new, fresh techs after graduation, according to Buckner.
"There are body shop chains out there that have told the school that they'll hire every graduate on the spot. The shortage of technicians is very real and that's why shops are interested in what we're doing here at FTCC, in conjunction with Fort Bragg.
"We have 42,000 students that we service here at FTCC In terms and we're definitely excited about our relationship with I-CAR," Buckner said. "The department is only a year old, so it is growing and developing as we get the word out about the program, but we've obviously recognized the fact that this is a viable career option, so we want to facilitate that learning and to help the students to make the transition from the military to the working world.
"The Army in general is undergoing a forced reduction, because of budget cuts and other factors," Buckner concluded. "So, there are going to be thousands of soldiers that will get out of the Army a little bit earlier than they had planned and that's where FTCC's Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Program is a good way to segue them into the civilian sector, if they've got an interest and passion for the collision repair."


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When it comes to bird watching, some of us need look no further than our own back yard. Sure, it's great to attend birding festivals, travel to exotic birding destinations, and head to the nearest marsh or conservancy to observe our feathered friends. But with a little thought and planning, you can make your own yard an inviting destination for birds. Adding even one of the following elements can significantly increase your property's desirability for birds.
Native plantings
Birds require cover, nesting sites and sources of food. Planting trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants can provide insects, seeds, nuts, ample cover, and sites for nests. Why choose native plantings?
"Native plants, which have co-evolved with native wild birds, are more likely to provide a mix of foods - just the right size, and with just the right kind of nutrition - and just when the birds need them." ~Stephen Kress, National Audubon Society
Trees and shrubs also afford protection from predators all year 'round. These websites will give you ideas:
National Wildlife Foundation - Backyard Habitats
Audubon at Home
Water for birds
A source of water is important to birds, and can be offered in a variety of ways: from a simple birdbath (heated during winter in cold climates) to a pond with waterfall and stream for birds to linger in, drink, and bathe. The sight and sound of moving water attracts birds from the air, and also adds to the charm of your garden. I have a simple two-container pond with a small pump that keeps the water circulating. The birds (and visiting frogs) love it! A mister is an easy and inexpensive way to add movement to the water in your birdbath. A mister can also be positioned separately with a hose near perching branches; hummingbirds have been observed hovering in a mister on hot days. Replenish standing water often, especially in hot weather.
Food for birds
Bird feeding has become so popular that these days, bird feeders come in every size, shape, and design imaginable for seed, suet, and nectar feeding. If possible, position feeders near some type of cover (brush pile or shrub) so birds can escape predators, and buy seed from a reliable source: birds don't like stale or old seeds. Observe which birds visit your feeders, and choose the type of seeds accordingly. If you notice seeds left on the ground under your feeder, switch to a blend your visitors like, or feed the best overall attractant: black oil sunflower seeds.
Suet (beef kidney fat) is a great choice for birds in cold temperatures. Suppliers sell specially processed cakes often supplemented with seeds, nuts, and berries. I leave suet out in the summer; as long as it doesn't turn rancid, it gives me a chance to see Downy Woodpecker adults bringing their fledglings in for a first taste.
Other foods: I put out orange halves for Baltimore Orioles and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, nectar for my hungry, feisty hummingbirds, peanuts for White-breasted Nuthatches and mealworms for my Eastern Bluebirds.
Bird Housing
Many bird species will utilize bird houses: wrens, swallows, bluebirds, martins, and chickadees to name a few. Find out what birds nest in your region and buy a bird house with one of those in mind. It's easy to find plans online for building your own, and can be a fun family project! You can assist birds during nesting season by putting out nesting materials for them to use: lint from the dryer (untreated with dryer sheets or fabric softeners), hair from your hairbrush (or your cat or dog brush), or bits of yarn, string or twine no longer than 2" in length.
No matter what size your yard (or balcony), you can transform it into a place that birds can't resist. There are plenty of books and websites to refer to for inspiration. The sooner you begin, the sooner you can sit back, relax, and enjoy birds up close, right at home!
Nina Cheney
Eagle Optics Staff
Binoculars: Bring them. See what they bring you.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Creating a Yard to Attract Birds
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Prager 20160215 – 2 Leave Me Alone
Mon, Feb 15, 2016 • Past Show
Prager H2: A big part of the American dream is to be left alone by the government. But the Left doesn't share that dream. If they can't expand government through the legislature, they'll do it through the courts. That's why the Supreme Court is now so important… Trump's prevarications are getting more and more disturbing.


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Helsinki 1.6m Butterfly Extending Dining Table
Product Features
- Dimensions:
W:160cm x D:90cm x H:78cm
Delivery/Click & Collect Available
Available - allow 2 weeks for delivery
This item falls under our Large Item Delivery
Delivery Options Available:
- Large Item Delivery
- Collect In-Store
Delivery Costs
Small Items:
Delivery for smaller items can be tracked and also controlled by the receiver. On the day of dispatch you will receive a text message and email to confirm that delivery will be made the following day. A list of 'in-flight' options will be available on your phone enabling you to instruct how you would like to take delivery i.e. leave with neighbour, leave in shed, pickup from local collection point. On the morning of delivery you will receive a final text message and email with a 1 hour time slot, nice and easy!
Medium Items:
Most items within the medium size delivery category will be delivered via a two man delivery service to room of choice. When appropriate we will sometimes use a one man service - this type of service helps speed up your delivery for not so heavy items that don't require a two man delivery team. We will always inform you of the delivery service we intend to use. Should for any reason you require a two man delivery team then please let us know when we contact you and we will ensure that a two man team is used.
Large Items:
All items within the large delivery category will be delivered via a profeshional two man delivery service, to room of your choice. We will contact you a week before the last day of the estimated deliverytime to arrange a suitable delivery date. We will then confirm the exact delivery date via email for your records.
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Available 7 days a week from your local store. Simply choose the store you want to collect from at the checkout page. Once all your items are ready we'll notify you by phone.
- You will only pay one delivery charge for multiple items. The item that has the highest delivery charge is the one that you will pay. All delivery charges are listed on the product pages.
- We'll deliver all of your items at the same time when possible. On some occasions we will dispatch products from different locations and this may cause them to be delivered on different days. We would only do this with your permission.
- We use our own vehicles and a selection of trusted couriers to deliver furniture and accessories across the UK.
- Note: Delivery prices above are for mainland UK addresses only. Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, UK Islands and Europe may incur an additional charge. For these areas please contact us for an accurate delivery quotation.
- Each product page has a delivery calculator. Simply type your postcode in to reveal the delivery cost to your area.
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Dine in Scandi style with this 1.6m extending dining table from the Helsinki collection. The butterfly extension offers you room at the table when you need it and compact style when you don't.
With its Danish style influences the smooth and sleek Helsinki collection captures the trend for Scandinavian interior style, made for the homes of today.
In a natural oak finish and featuring a choice of wood or metal handles, the Helsinki collection is a range for those serious about making their home a stylish place to be.
The Helsinki collection features everything you need to create a modern approach to Scandi living. Including a dining table and chairs, coffee table, bookcase, wine cabinet, TV unit and more.
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CVS/pharmacy weighs in with lifestyle program for ExtraCare members
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — In an effort to encourage healthy lifestyles among consumers, CVS/pharmacy and Weight Watchers have developed a mutually beneficial rewards program.
Members of CVS' ExtraCare loyalty program will be given the opportunity to save money on CVS/pharmacy purchases when they join Weight Watchers meetings. Conversely, Weight Watchers members will receive CVS/pharmacy ExtraBucks offers on such health-related items as blood-pressure monitors, blood-glucose testing equipment, healthy snacks and more.
"CVS/pharmacy is committed to helping improve the health and lives of our customers, and we're excited to offer discounts for ExtraCare cardholders for a proven weight-loss program like Weight Watchers," said Rob Price, SVP and chief marketing officer at CVS/pharmacy. "We hope these rewards will help people take the first steps toward better health and further the progress for those who have already begun weight-loss efforts."
According to the National Institutes of Health, two-thirds of adults in America are overweight or obese, a condition that can lead to other chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
A&P continues turnaround strategy, looking to close 32 stores
MONTVALE, N.J. — Bankrupt grocer A&P has filed a motion seeking court approval to close 32 stores in six states as the company continues to implement its financial and operational restructuring. The store closures are expected to be completed in the company's fiscal first quarter, subject to court approval.
"As part of our turnaround and our ongoing review of our store footprint, we have decided to close these 32 locations. While this was a very difficult decision that will unfortunately impact some of our customers, partners, communities and employees, these actions are absolutely necessary as we work to strengthen A&P's operating foundation and improve our performance. We will help our affected colleagues pursue other positions across the Company should open positions be available," stated A&P president and CEO Sam Martin.
Martin continued, "Delivering great value and service to our customers every day remains the focus of every A&P associate. Even as we reduce our store base and drive efficiencies across our company, we continue to take other important steps to enhance our customers' overall shopping experience, including upgrading our private label brands. We are moving forward aggressively to make strategic decisions that will position A&P for a strong future."
The company, which filed for bankruptcy in December, operates 395 stores in eight states and the District of Columbia under the A&P, Waldbaum's, Pathmark, Best Cellars, The Food Emporium, Super Fresh and Food Basics banners.
Off to the races
TAMPA, Fla. — The Daytona 500 is taking place this weekend, Sunday at 1 p.m. on Fox, and it kicks off the NASCAR season, which extends through November.
Here at a Tampa Walgreens, the store gets in a racing mood with a display from NASCAR sponsor Coca-Cola.


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Paulo Sousa rued individual mistakes as Fiorentina lost 2-1 at Napoli on Sunday – a result that could see them lose top spot in Serie A.
Lorenzo Insigne opened the scoring at the start of the second half with a fine curling finish into the bottom right-hand corner, but that was cancelled out by Nikola Kalinic's effort with the outside of his boot in the 73rd minute.
However, just two minutes later Gonzalo Higuain ran onto Dries Mertens' throughball and slotted beyond Ciprian Tatarusanu as Napoli moved to within three points of Fiorentina, who will fall to second if Inter defeat Juventus later on Sunday.
"Unfortunately, individual errors cost us, but I am proud of the lads for their performance," Sousa told Mediaset.
"Napoli are a very tough opponent and playing at the San Paolo is never easy for anybody.
"The ball also bounced in a strange way off the turf and it was surprisingly humid for October.
"The lads did well, they tried to win and after the equaliser pushed forward for a second goal. I am happy with the performance."
Fiorentina players felt there may have been a foul in the lead-up to Higuain's winner, but Sousa refused to place too much blame on referee Luca Banti.
"I was on the touchline and I think initially there was contact," he said.
"In such a difficult game, with a high tactical and technical level, I think the referee did very well. Everyone can make tiny mistakes, that's only natural.
"Now going forward we must correct our mistakes quickly. Napoli have quality and Pepe Reina did well to avoid conceding more goals."
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