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Glimpses of their lives
When Dennis and I taught school in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in the early 1980s, we were quite surprised to see Mennonites there. However, we soon became accustomed to seeing them around town in their horse-drawn farm wagons.
The Mennonite ladies always wore long sleeved dresses, and I always thought that they must be sweltering in the heat. I certainly was, and I didn't have long sleeves. They did make a few concessions to the tropical climate -- they wore broad-brimmed hats rather than bonnets and they didn't bother with black stockings.
Our main contact with the Mennonites was at the markets where we bought their cheese -- queso menonito. It was a white cheese that was a bit watery, salty, and squeaky. Our Wisconsin friend, Dan Sands, said it reminded him of "new cheese." It didn't melt well, but we used it in grilled cheese sandwiches anyway.
I didn't know anything about the history of the Bolivian Mennonites then, but I've learned from the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online (GAMEO) that the first colony around Santa Cruz was established in the late 1950s, and other colonies were established in the Santa Cruz area during the 1960s.
I taught a little Mennonite boy from Kansas in my 6th grade class at the Santa Cruz Cooperative School. His family was in Bolivia as workers from the Mennonite Central Committee, the outreach of the North American Mennonites. His father's job was to teach improved farming methods to the Bolivian Mennonite men, and his mother's job was to teach the women various skills for the home.
Recently, I've read several articles about the Bolivian Mennonites and the land reforms in Bolivia. They're worried about losing their farms. They have cleared and created a lot of farmland, and while they hold title to some of it, they don't have papers for all of it. (This is not surprising in Bolivia.) My sympathies lie with them. They've worked hard for what they have.
Slide show about the Bolivian Mennonites (New York Times)
Jordi Busque's photo essays about the Bolivian Mennonites (scroll down)


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With fortunes and reputations at stake, attorneys began opening statements Monday in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom where a powerful entertainment giant stands accused of playing a critical role in the death of entertainer Michael Jackson.
The wrongful-death suit filed by Katherine Jackson and her grandchildren -- Prince, Paris and Blanket -- accuses AEG of negligently hiring and controlling Dr. Conrad Murray, who administered a fatal dose of the anesthetic propofol to Jackson shortly before he was to begin his "This Is It" comeback concerts in London.
Brian Panish, the attorney representing the pop singer's mother and children, told jurors in opening statements Monday that Jackson had developed a problem with prescription medication and at times became "dependent" on the drugs.
PHOTOS: Jackson-AEG wrongful death case
Jackson, the attorney said, also suffered from anxiety that "became more prevalent when he was going through a rigorous schedule."
The entertainer's drug problem, Panish said, took off in 1984 when he suffered second and third-degree burns while filming a Pepsi commercial.
The wrongful-death suit contends the entertainment firm threatened to end Jackson's career if he failed to come through with the concerts and ordered Murray to keep the performer on track.
FULL COVERAGE: AEG wrongful death trial
AEG, which owns Staples Center in addition to other arenas and sports venues, maintains it was Jackson who insisted that Murray come on board as his doctor.
The trial begins after three weeks of jury selection in which potential jurors were vetted to determine whether they were even able to sit on a case that could last up to four months. Six men and six women were impaneled last week, and six alternates were also named.
As in life, Jackson's eccentric lifestyle is expected to take center stage as attorneys poke though the entertainer's once-massive fortune, his voluminous medical history and the final days when he was attempting to pull off what was being sold as a series of stunning comeback concerts in London.
While Jackson had only agreed to 50 dates in London, AEG proposed a three-year worldwide tour in which one executive estimated ticket sales could exceed $450 million. Billboard magazine estimated AEG's profits would hit $115 million for the London shows, with Jackson earning $1 million a night.
According to the contract between them, AEG advanced Jackson close to $30 million, which included a $15-million line of credit, a $5-million advance, $7.5 million to cover production costs to mount the shows and rent for a $100,000-a- month Holmby Hills mansion.
According to the lawsuit, if the singer failed to generate enough money to pay back the loans, AEG could seize his assets, among them a valuable song catalog that includes songs by the Beatles, Aretha Franklin and the Jackson family.
The lawsuit contends that AEG knew of Jackson's fragile health but put "its desire for massive profits from the tour over the health and safety of Michael Jackson."
"Three loving children lost their father, a loving mother and father lost their son, the Jackson siblings lost their brother and the world lost its most celebrated entertainer," the complaint said.
A central question will be who actually employed Murray: Jackson or AEG?
The Las Vegas doctor, deep in debt himself, was supposed to be paid $150,000 a month. Murray, who worked with Jackson for two months to prepare him for the concerts, signed a contract the night before Jackson's death but it was never signed by AEG executives nor the singer.
The entertainment firm, along with company executives, argues that it was Jackson who hired Murray and insisted on keeping him as his doctor.
AEG is an influential political player in Los Angeles, stamping its reputation by building L.A. Live and Staples Center and now working with the city to construct a downtown NFL stadium to help attract a pro football team. But the company has been in upheaval for months, with owner Philip Anschutz putting it on the market and then just as suddenly pulling it off.
The list of potential witnesses in the wrongful-death case is guaranteed to bring out the paparazzi and gossip traffickers. Jackson's mother and father, siblings and other relatives -- close to 20 Jacksons in all -- are expected to testify. So are Michael Jackson's children.
Also on the witness lists are performers Diana Ross and Prince; Quincy Jones, who produced Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album; filmmaker Spike Lee; Jackson's former wives, Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley; AEG owner Anschutz; and one-time Hulk Lou Ferrigno, who was Jackson's trainer.
New courtroom drama over Michael Jackson
Trial for 1987 murder of Jimmy Casino to wrap up
Michael Jackson-AEG: Fans line up to watch wrongful-death trial


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Salbutamol Nebuamp
Name: Salbutamol Nebuamp
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Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Accuneb
- ProAir HFA
- Proair Respiclick
- Proventil
- Proventil HFA
- ReliOn Ventolin HFA
- Ventolin
- Ventolin HFA
In Canada
- Alti-Salbutamol Inhalation Aerosol
- Apo-Salvent
- Salbutamol
- Salbutamol Nebuamp
- Salbutamol Respirator Solution
- Ventolin Inhaler
- Ventolin Nebules P.F.
- Ventolin Respirator
- Ventolin Rotacaps
Available Dosage Forms:
- Aerosol Powder
- Solution
- Capsule
- Powder
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator
Pharmacologic Class: Sympathomimetic
Uses For Salbutamol Nebuamp
Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. This medicine is also used to prevent wheezing caused by exercise (exercise-induced bronchospasm).
Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before Using Salbutamol Nebuamp
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of albuterol inhalation aerosol (eg, Proair® HFA) in children 4 years of age and older, albuterol inhalation powder (eg, Proair® Respiclick®) in children 4 years of age and older, and albuterol inhalation solution (eg, Accuneb®) in children 2 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established for the albuterol inhalation aerosol and albuterol inhalation powder in children younger than 4 years of age, and albuterol inhalation solution in children younger than 2 years of age.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of albuterol inhalation aerosol (eg, Proair® HFA) and albuterol inhalation powder (eg, Proair® Respiclick®) in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart, kidney, or liver problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving albuterol inhalation aerosol and albuterol inhalation powder.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of albuterol inhalation solution (eg, Accuneb®) in geriatric patients.
|Pregnancy Category
|All Trimesters
|Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Amineptine
- Amitriptyline
- Amitriptylinoxide
- Amoxapine
- Atomoxetine
- Clomipramine
- Desipramine
- Dibenzepin
- Doxepin
- Imipramine
- Iobenguane I 123
- Levalbuterol
- Lofepramine
- Melitracen
- Nortriptyline
- Opipramol
- Protriptyline
- Tianeptine
- Trimipramine
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Digoxin
Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Allergy to milk proteins, history or—Proair® Respiclick® should not be used in patients with this condition.
- Diabetes or
- Heart or blood vessel disease or
- Heart rhythm problems (eg, arrhythmia) or
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) or
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or
- Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) or
- Seizures, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
- Kidney disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.
Proper Use of albuterol
This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain albuterol. It may not be specific to Salbutamol Nebuamp. Please read with care.
Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. Also, do not stop using this medicine or any asthma medicine without telling your doctor. To do so may increase the chance for breathing problems.
The albuterol inhalation solution (eg, Accuneb®) should be used with a jet nebulizer that is connected to an air compressor with good air flow. The inhalation solution and nebulizer will come with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
To use the inhalation solution in the nebulizer:
- Use one container of solution or mix the exact amount of solution using the dropper provided for each dose.
- Place the inhalation solution in the medicine reservoir or nebulizer cup on the machine.
- Connect the nebulizer to the face mask or mouthpiece.
- Use the face mask or mouthpiece to breathe in the medicine.
- Use the nebulizer for about 5 to 15 minutes, or until the medicine in the nebulizer cup is gone.
- Clean all the parts of the nebulizer after each use.
The albuterol inhalation aerosol (eg, Proair® HFA) and albuterol inhalation powder (eg, Proair® Respiclick®) is used with a special inhaler that comes with patient instructions. Read the directions carefully before using this medicine. If you or your child do not understand the directions or are not sure how to use the inhaler, ask your doctor to show you what to do. Also, ask your doctor to check you or your child on a regular basis to make sure you are using it properly.
To use the inhalation aerosol:
- The inhaler should be at room temperature before you use it.
- Insert the metal canister firmly and fully into the clear end of the Proair® HFA mouthpiece. This mouthpiece should not be used with other inhaled medicines.
- Remove the cap and look at the mouthpiece to make sure it is clean.
- Shake the inhaler well and test spray it in the air 3 times before using it for the first time or if the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks.
- To inhale this medicine, breathe out fully, trying to get as much air out of the lungs as possible. Put the mouthpiece just in front of your mouth with the canister upright.
- Open your mouth and breathe in slowly and deeply (like yawning), and at the same time firmly press down once on the top of the canister.
- Hold your breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
- If you are supposed to use more than one puff, wait 1 minute before inhaling the second puff. Repeat these steps for the second puff, starting with shaking the inhaler.
- When you have finished all of your doses, rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out.
- Clean the inhaler mouthpiece at least once a week with warm running water for 30 seconds, and dry it completely.
- If you need to use the inhaler before it is completely dry, shake off the excess water, replace the canister, and spray it 2 times in the air away from the face. Use your regular dose.
- After using the inhaler, wash the mouthpiece again and dry it completely.
- If the mouthpiece becomes blocked, washing it will help.
To use the inhalation powder:
- Take the inhaler from the foil pouch before you use it for the first time.
- The inhaler provides about 200 inhalations. The dose counter will change to red when there are "20" doses left. Call your doctor or pharmacist for a refill of prescription or medicine.
- Make sure the cap is closed before using this medicine. Do not open the cap unless you are going to use it.
- Hold the inhaler upright as you open the cap fully until you hear a "click". Your inhaler is now ready to use.
- To inhale this medicine, breathe out fully, trying to get as much air out of the lungs as possible. Put the mouthpiece fully into your mouth and close your lips around it.
- Breathe in through your mouth as deeply as you can until you have taken a full deep breath.
- Do not block the vent above the mouthpiece with your lips or fingers.
- Hold your breath for about 10 seconds or as long as you comfortably can.
- Remove the inhaler from your mouth and check the dose counter to make sure you received the medicine.
- Close the cap firmly over the mouthpiece after using the inhaler. Always close the cap after each use.
- If you are supposed to use more than one puff, repeat these steps for the second puff, starting with opening the cap fully.
- Keep the inhaler clean and dry at all times. Do not wash or put any part of the inhaler in water.
- If you need to clean the mouthpiece, wipe it gently with a dry cloth or tissue.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For inhalation aerosol dosage form (inhaler):
- For treatment or prevention of bronchospasm:
- Adults and children 4 years of age and older—Two puffs every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
- Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.
- For prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm:
- Adults and children 4 years of age and older—Two puffs taken 15 to 30 minutes before exercise.
- Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.
- For treatment or prevention of bronchospasm:
- For inhalation powder dosage form (inhaler):
- For treatment or prevention of bronchospasm:
- Adults and children 4 years of age and older—Two puffs every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
- Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.
- For prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm:
- Adults and children 4 years of age and older—Two puffs taken 15 to 30 minutes before exercise.
- Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.
- For treatment or prevention of bronchospasm:
- For inhalation solution dosage form (used with a nebulizer):
- For prevention of bronchospasm:
- Adults and children older than 12 years of age—2.5 milligrams (mg) in the nebulizer 3 or 4 times per day as needed.
- Children 2 to 12 years of age—0.63 to 1.25 mg in the nebulizer 3 or 4 times per day as needed.
- Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.
- For prevention of bronchospasm:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the canister at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Do not keep this medicine inside a car where it could be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Do not poke holes in the canister or throw it into a fire, even if the canister is empty.
Keep the medicine in the foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Throw away Proair® Respiclick® 13 months after opening the foil pouch, when the dose counter reaches "0", or after the expiration date, whichever comes first.
Precautions While Using Salbutamol Nebuamp
It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to check for any unwanted effects.
This medicine should not be used together with other inhaled medicines that are similar, such as isoproterenol (Isuprel®), levalbuterol (Xopenex™), metaproterenol (Alupent®), pirbuterol (Maxair®), or terbutaline (Brethaire®).
This medicine may cause paradoxical bronchospasm, which means your breathing or wheezing will get worse. Paradoxical bronchospasm may be life-threatening. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have coughing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing after using this medicine.
Talk to your doctor or get medical help right away if:
- Your symptoms do not improve or they become worse after using this medicine.
- Your inhaler does not seem to be working as well as usual and you need to use it more often.
You or your child may also be taking an antiinflammatory medicine, such as a steroid (cortisone-like medicine), together with this medicine. Do not stop taking the antiinflammatory medicine, even if your asthma seems better, unless you are told to do so by your doctor.
Albuterol may cause serious types of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child develop a skin rash, hives, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.
Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have more than one of the following symptoms: convulsions, decreased urine, dry mouth, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, mood changes, muscle pain or cramps, nausea or vomiting, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problems, and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Salbutamol Nebuamp Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:More common
- Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- bladder pain
- bloody or cloudy urine
- chest discomfort
- chest pain
- cough or hoarseness
- cough producing mucus
- diarrhea
- difficult or labored breathing
- difficulty with swallowing
- dizziness
- feeling of warmth
- fever or chills
- frequent urge to urinate
- hives, itching, or skin rash
- loss of appetite
- lower back or side pain
- nausea
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
- runny nose
- sore throat
- swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
- tightness in the chest
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- weakness
- Hives or welts
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- noisy breathing
- redness of the skin
- swelling of the mouth or throat
- trouble breathing
- Agitation
- arm, back, or jaw pain
- chest tightness or heaviness
- confusion
- convulsions
- decreased urine
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- extra heartbeats
- fainting
- flushed, dry skin
- fruit-like breath odor
- hallucinations
- headache
- increased hunger
- increased thirst
- increased urination
- irritability
- lightheadedness
- muscle pain or cramps
- nervousness
- nightmares
- numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
- pounding in the ears
- rapid, deep breathing
- restlessness
- shakiness
- slow or fast heartbeat
- stomach cramps
- sweating
- unexplained weight loss
- unusual feeling of excitement
- vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:More common
- Body aches or pain
- congestion
- fever
- runny nose
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- trouble with swallowing
- voice changes
- Difficult, burning, or painful urination
- earache
- headache, severe and throbbing
- muscle or bone pain
- pain
- redness of the skin
- redness or swelling in the ear
- redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
- sneezing
- stuffy nose
- swelling
- tenderness
- trouble in holding or releasing urine
- trouble sleeping
- warmth on the skin
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
- change in taste
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- gagging
- rough, scratchy sound to voice
- sensation of spinning
- tightness in the throat
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


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School districts must follow certain procedures to determine if a child has a disability and is eligible for special education. A child with a disability must meet eligibility criteria under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.) Parents are involved in the process of determining whether their child has a disability.
The following are disabilities under IDEA:
Please contact the Special Education Director for more information. Additional information is also available at the Department of Public Instruction website:
Wisconsin's rule for identifying students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) has changed. No later than December 1, 2013, all initial SLD evaluations of public school students will use information from interventions to make eligibility decisions.
This article is to notify you that beginning on December 1, 2013 initial SLD evaluations within the Glenwood City School District will begin using information from a student's response to intensive, scientific research based or evidence based interventions when making special education eligibility decisions.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please refer to our webpage at //www.gcsd.k12.wi.us/ or contact Nicole Brite, Special Education Director, at 715-265-4757


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The situation surrounding the future of Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin has gone from awkward to strange.
After Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reported that Boldin was facing a Tuesday deadline to take a pay cut or take a hike and Jarrett Bell of USA Today reported that Boldin had rejected the team's offer and is preparing to go elsewhere, Boldin himself told Adam Schefter of ESPN that Boldin was aware of no effort to restructure his contract.
We've confirmed that discussions have indeed occurred, regardless of whether Boldin knew or didn't know about the communication. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Boldin's chances of staying with the Ravens currently are parked at 50-50.
There's a suspicion that Boldin's agent is trying to get Boldin cut, which suggests that the agent may be aware of another team that is willing to pay Boldin more than the $6 million he's due to earn in 2013.
In the end, Boldin's status in Baltimore may turn on the question of whether the Ravens are willing to bite the bullet and pay Boldin $6 million this season. And whether Boldin, once he's informed of the team's final offer, is truly willing to walk away from the Ravens in lieu of taking less money.


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"Every Funeral Tradition of the Time Was Violated By This Burial…" (Part II)
"It would have been totally unacceptable for a community to wake up the next the day and find out, 'Enoch's wife died last night and Addie's already in the ground,'" said Marty Mitchell, Funeral Director of Mitchell Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Marty has extensive knowledge of turn-of-the-century burial customs, and has an amazing collection of artifacts from that period.
"Addie's immediate burial - dead at 2:00 a.m., and buried by 10:00 a.m. - would have been quite a scandal," he told me. "People in town would have been wondering what in the world was going on."
Based on my reading of more than 75 obituaries from that time period, Marty is (pardon the pun), "dead on."
For the last few days, I've been methodically reading the Lake Mills Leader newspaper on microfilm. Thus far, I've read from 1894-1898. And how many of those 75+ obituaries had same-day burials (as in, within 24 hours)?
Not one.
Although I've not yet sat down and tallied up the precise numbers, there were a few deaths from typhoid, pneumonia, grippe (flu), and consumption (TB), all of which were considered communicable diseases. All of those folks - rich and poor - had proper funeral services, spanning a period of two, three or four days (from death to burial).
Not one of these obituaries tell a bizarre story like Addie's, of dying in the wee hours and being buried the same morning. Then again, none of these people were married to Enoch James Fargo.
To learn more about Victorian-era funeral customs, click here.
To read more about Addie, click here.
To read more about what Elsie Fargo told her daughter, click here.
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If You Own ANY Of These Beanie Babies, You Could Be RICH!
Beanie Babies were the best thing ever.
You could get them for free in Macca's or pester your parents to buy them for you at every opportunity.
However, there has been heaps of them, and some of them are way-way rarer than others.
And they are worth some serious coin.
If you have one of these and don't want it… trade it now for serious dollars.
Princess Diana Purple Bear
It's worth $75,000!
Curly Bear Original Beanie Baby
Now worth a cool $24,500!
Valentino Beanie Bear
He's fetching a lovely $19,000.
Peace Bear
Peace out guys, he's worth $5,000
Millennium Mint Bear
He could give you $5,000 in extra dollars.
Pumpkin Beanie Baby.
Hows this.. there's an error in the design, so now he is worth $38,000.
Now we just need to get Dad to find them in the garage...


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Practically zero options. Don't waste your time coming here for food.
The manager Holly Fry and her staff are always very considerate and helpful of my gluten free diet because of celiac desease. I have never had issues after eating at the resturant. On the Boarder does have a GF menu. One down fall is they soak the onions in soy sauce for the fajitas; therefore, no onions with fajitas, which is a sad thing for me!
Staff was knowledgeable, the enchiladas were very good. We tested the food with the Nima gluten tester and it was indeed gluten free. They said the Tortilla chips came from a separate fryer and were also gluten free (but we didn't test these). Very good experience.
Sad excuses They do not have it together
Gluten Free menu. Server was not afraid to go ask manager when she was unsure of our GF questions. She wanted to make sure everything was done right for us. We ordered the queso. Then, the steak fajitas w/o the onions. Fajitas were served with a substitution of cilantro lime rice and black beans which were fabulous!!!
They had a GF menu. It is a subset of the regular restaurant but still had plenty of options. Waitress told me that they do fry the chips in a common fryer. Food was nothing special, but seemed safe if ordered GF.
So we read all the reviews and we're going to try this place. But the staff seemed confused when we asked about if the chips were safe to eat or not. And didn't really seem to know anything about celiac disease we decided not to risk it. Since staff was so uncertain
We have eaten here safely and did feel they tried really hard to impress us and keep us safe. They have excellent food, and many things are naturally gluten-free. They have a very clear "gluten-friendly" menu. They don't guarantee they are celiac safe, but my husband had no reaction. THE CHIPS ARE NOT SAFE. Avoid those, because they DO NOT have a dedicated fryer. Salsa and cheese dip are safe though, in case you want it on something else (or to grab a spoon). Great experience. Just be careful and try to order simple. I'd give five stars if the chips were safe!
Basic options but they share the same fryer for the other foods
Manager came out and was knowledgeable and friendly! Even served the my girls food with fresh gloves.
The salsa& "corn" chips are good. Had a specific menu & the staff was helpful. Had a chicken bowl with rice, beans, corn, tomatoes
This location is CLOSED just so everyone knows
Googled the chips and it said they were gluten free. My boyfriend got very sick after eating the chips.
No they do not have dedicated fryers for the chips, but they do have tacos (corn tortillas ). That were good and we brought in our own chips😁
Staff was knowledgeable and accommodating for my celiac needs. I've eaten here twice with no issues. The food was fresh and plentiful. Be sure to tell them upfront of your allergies.
I get sick here every time. The location in Marlton is much better.
The restaurant offers a GF menu, but the servers don't seem to know about it. We got the menu from the hostess, told the waiter we wanted the fish tacos from the gluten free menu, and he proceeded to bring us fish breaded in beer batter. We told him that we wanted the grilled tacos from the GF menu and he said they have grilled fish. We again referred to the GF menu and he said, "I've worked here 7 years. I've never heard of anything grilled."
They do not have a dedicated fryer. I got sick off the chips or the corn tortillas. They have a gluten free menu but it does not promise that you will have a gluten free experience. I am paying for this lunch twice. Ugh!
The staff was amazing! I requested to talk to the chef and they make my entree exactly how I needed it. They have a GF menu as well and the manager made me a margarita using GF vodka. The best experience. I brought my own chips, so I can't give any review over the chips ;)
Hit or miss—not sure I would go back again.
Dalton, our server was very knowledgeable about gf. They now have dedicated friers for the chips!! My daughter was able to have a great gf meal there! He said they were willing and able to work around what she wanted to eat, and if possible they would make it gf! Wish there was one of these near our home in NC!
Everytime I go there they are always very careful with my order.
I got sick three times after eating something off the gluten free menu, I won't be going to this restaurant again,
Staff was very knowledgeable, substituted veggies for the meat to accommodate a vegetarian diet. Food was great & I did not get sick from eating here!
They have a Very small gluten sensitive menu, and the cross contamination is terrible. Definitely do not recommend
I gave them 1 star because you can't give zero stars. Run, don't walk, they have ZERO idea what they are doing. We asked for gluten free menus, waiter laughed in our faces ( no kidding ), then he fumbled thru some 3 ring binder for a couple of minutes, then the manager came over and fumbled thru the same binder, and we said enough. Not going to take the gamble, didn't even try the food. It's was painfully obvious this was not a focus of theirs.
Worked hard to find me a gluten free margarita option
Server asked if it was real or fake allergy, and joked about how she would bring out flour shells to see if people were telling the truth. Sure enough... we got sick. Our server obviously didn't take the allergy seriously and was not trained properly
Not safe at all. From my experience, they don't understand gluten allergies at all.
Limited options have GF menu but nothing goes together
I asked both our waitress and the manager before ordering and was assured that the tacos were with white corn, not flour. I have been so sick; after deeper research they don't even have that option so they have my flour ones and lied to me after I asked again to confirm. They are not aware of the allergies or issues and obviously don't care enough about their customers to validate. If I could give ZERO starts I would! Stay clear for your health's sake!
I had the grilled shrimp tacos, black beans, and rice. I've also tried the fish tacos before. If only their chips were safe ☹ if you have gf salsa & some entrees and sides - why not buy a bag of Santitas to have on hand for people that are Celiac or gluten intolerant 🤔
The menu was very easy to find gluten free options, but the kitchen is shared so it's not really safe for severe reactions.
Very good food, but you have to be very careful about how you order it. I would always order the build your own chicken tacos off the gluten free menu. I kept getting sick eating there and couldn't figure out what was causing it. Someone finally told me that the taco shells are fried in the same oil as the other shells (that of which contain gluten). I would say it's unsafe for someone with an allergy because the waiter doesn't ask if it's an allergy.
Celiac (sensitive) kiddo had kids meal build your own tacos (had to ask for corn tortillas) refried beans and rice. No qualms! Great service, understanding staff. Very accommodating and food was yummy for the rest of us. WIN!
They have a GF menu and all options are safe. Never been sick. Chips are GF. I always feel safe there even when waiters are clueless.
Asked if the corn tortillas were prepared in a separate area than their flour tortillas and they said yes. I had issues before with their chips. So I used the corn tortillas in lieu of chips. Now paying for it.
Absolutely terrible experience here. I'd like to start by saying I'm not the type of person who ever leaves bad reviews for restaurants. Ever. I've been a diagnosed celiac for 14 years and have worked in the food industry for a long time. I try to be very patient and understand that restaurants can not always accommodate celiacs. However, if you require a GF diet DO NOT GO HERE. Spark notes version: If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The staff do not understand what gluten free means at all. The worst service I have ever had in my life-- truly appalling. Again, as someone who worked as a waitress for years (through college and grad school), I never complain about service at restaurants. But this was unlike any experience I've ever had-- it was awful. Long version: I came here for a friend's birthday dinner. I informed my server that I had celiac disease. I also explained it as a severe gluten allergy since people don't always understand when you just say you have celiac (Side note: I'm the type of person who apologizes to waiters for having dietary restrictions bc I know it can be a pain in the ass and I feel bad about inconveniencing them, but I just don't want to die. I'm not the annoying GF entitled type at all). Anyways, they seemed confident that they could accommodate me...until my food came out. I had ordered the fish tacos. A non-GF friend ordered a similar dish. The server came out with both taco plates and asked who got them (we had a large group). I asked which dish was the GF one, to which she was visibly unsure and guessed that both were GF. I asked politely if she could double check again saying it was a very severe dietary restriction-- hey, accidents happen, not a big deal at this point. But then I watched her go ~5 ft away to a different server to consult. Both were clearly confused/unsure (actually shrugging) and I heard them guess which one was GF but both clearly had no clue. She came back and tried to give me the plate that I had just watched/heard them randomly select. Again, I calmly explained to her that I have celiac disease (again also explaining that she could think of it like a severe gluten allergy if that made more sense to her so in a similar way to how those w/ a severe peanut or shellfish allergy can't have any cross contamination, neither can I-- overly simplistic but seemed to make sense to her). She leaves and gets the manager. I nicely explain my situation to manager. Manager brings back the "GF" menu to help me find something. I won't get into all of the details but she was a complete jackass, treating me like a moron and belittling me. Basically talked down to me as if I didn't understand my own disease. Said that most people with celiac can handle cross contamination. Tried to tell me that dairy and soy were made of gluten (and no, not soy sauce, just regular "soy")-- when I tried to correct her, she said I was wrong, laughing at me like I was a 5-year old saying the sky was green. At that point, I was so disappointed and humiliated, and so furious with her that I cut her off and told her I didn't want a damn thing from them. Despicable service and treatment overall, but especially by the manager. She never apologized. Her incompetence was astonishing. Non-GF friends agreed their food was shitty anyways so I clearly didn't miss out on much. Paid for my drink, left, and will never go back. Despite the length of this post, I left out many additional examples of why this restaurant/service sucked so much. Just trust me when I say do not go here.
Their gf menu options seems to be shrinking. I do like their queso and guac, but have to get it to go so I can eat it with my own chips, as their chips are in a shared fryer.
The staff was helpful and there is a gluten free menu with at least one item from each section. It's not an extensive GF menu but there are choices. The food was tasty and I enjoyed tomatillo chicken tinga enchiladas. I had mine served with the black beans. There is no dedicated fryer so the chips are not GF. If the enchiladas had come as a platter with rice and beans instead of only one side, and the chips were GF, I would have given a higher rating.
The employees are very helpful but didn't say anything about the chips to me and so I had a gluten reaction. They are willing to work with you but it's not like real Mexican food.
Dedicated fryer at this location for chips. Limited gf options, but staff was very helpful
The kitchen manager, Eduardo, was such a big help. He grilled my onions fresh with oil and no soy sauce for the fajitas and warmed me about the butter in the rice due to my dairy allergy, etc. Such a great experience compared to my usual eating out ordeal of trying to navigate multiple food allergies.
Manager was very friendly and explained all the menu options to me. There is no dedicated fryer so chips we're out, but he was clear that the grill would be cleaned before my food was cooked and that all precautions would be taken to avoid cross contamination. I did not get sick, so I was very pleased, as I almost always get cross-contaminated at Mexican restaurants.
Few gf options. Nothing special, but they do have a gf menu
My Celiac wife is able to get the fajitas w/ corn tortillas, and has several times, without issue.
I would not recommend due to horrible service. We order gluten free. They made the entire order with gluten. Had to reprepare our good. Took over an hour to get our food.
Chips are gluten free! Great GF menu!
It didn't start great but we left very satisfied with our meal. First, their chips are made in a shared fryer, so no chips if you are celiac/intolerant. That's a bummer. We were given gluten free menus but unfortunately the GF menu was out of date which we only determined after struggling for a while. Our server got the kitchen manager who explained our choices as well as how we could make some modifications which would better suit our young son's preferences. The food was excellent. Would have given 5 stars if the menu was current and safe chip option.


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The Republican Party in New England's only "red state" may be going the way of the Old Man of the Mountain, the craggy icon of independence that crumbled a few years back in a rock slide.
In the last election, Democrats took both seats in Congress for the first time in nearly a century and both houses of the legislature for the first time since 1874. Democratic Gov. John Lynch won a second term with a record 74 percent of the vote, and lawmakers recently authorized same-sex civil unions and a smoking ban in bars and restaurants.
The "Live Free or Die" state is becoming "Blue Hampshire." The Granite State, said a blog for the conservative National Review, is "trending alarmingly Granola State."
The shift, driven by an influx of new residents, injects a new dynamic into the first-in-the-nation presidential primary here Tuesday. In 2000, some 62 percent of New Hampshire's independent voters – who can take part in either party's primary – cast a ballot in the GOP race, lifting Sen. John McCain to victory.
This time, however, the proportions may well be reversed. As many as two-thirds of independents at the polls Tuesday are expected to vote Democratic, shrinking the pool of free-thinking, late-deciding voters responsible for Senator McCain's triumph in 2000 and throwing a windfall to Sen. Barack Obama, who was buoyed by independents in Iowa.
In a CNN/WMUR poll of New Hampshire voters released Sunday night, Senator Obama opened up a 10-point lead over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in large part because of support from independents.
The shifting political landscape is mainly a product of demographics. New Hampshire is the fastest-growing state in New England, growing more than 6 percent since 2000 as the Massachusetts suburbs sprawl northward, baby boomers retire to their second homes, and vibrant high-tech and healthcare industries draw affluent city dwellers from across the country.
Around Dartmouth College in Hanover, gleaming new buildings of startup companies poke out from the woods. Upscale retirement communities with names like RiverWoods are booming. And in cities like Manchester, long-vacant mill buildings have been remade into lofts and office space.
About 145,000 of the newcomers from 2001 to 2006 were of voting age – nearly 15 percent of the electorate. "A lot of people who are going to be voting in this primary weren't even here five years ago," says Kenneth Johnson, a demographer at the University of New Hampshire.
Andrew Smith, a pollster at the university, says, "they're coming from the mid-Atlantic, and they're largely highly educated, liberal Democrats."
Mike Cauble, a hospital administrator, and his wife sold their house outside Boston in 2000 after retiring and moved to a town not far from Lake Winnipesaukee, a magnet for affluent retirees "from away." Mr. Cauble started his town's first Democratic committee and in 2006, he says, his county sent five Democrats to the legislature, up from zero in 2000.
"Our bumper sticker used to read 'Courage is a Carroll County Democrat,' implying you really had to have courage because we really were a minority," he says. "About two years ago, we switched it to 'Pride is a Carroll County Democrat.' "
On Sunday afternoon, Obama came hunting for votes in Exeter, a onetime GOP stronghold and a birthplace of the Republican Party. (The brick building that hosted the fateful meeting 155 years ago still bears a plaque declaring it the site at which "The Republican Party was first so named," but the lower floor is now home to an organic tea shop and yoga studio.)
The state's changing politics is not just the result of population growth. Ellen Johnson, an independent who voted for McCain in the 2000 primary, was one of the hundreds of people who turned out Sunday to hear Obama at Exeter High School. Turned off by what she called the "arrogance" of the Bush administration, Ms. Johnson, a teacher, says she is now considering Obama and Senator Clinton.
The leftward drift of independents like Johnson whittles the comfort zone for McCain, who was in a statistical tie with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney among registered Republicans in a poll released Sunday. But it is a boon to Obama, who leads Clinton by wide margins among independents, though until very recently had trailed her among registered Democrats.
Even so, not everyone is singing a requiem for New Hampshire's GOP. Registered Republicans are now outnumbered by independents, but still hold an edge over Democrats.
Charlie Arlinghaus, a former executive director of the state Republican Party, sees the leftward shift as cyclical and notes that many newcomers from Massachusetts are conservative. A Boston Globe poll of Bay State transplants in 2006 found that the third biggest reason for their move to New Hampshire – after housing costs and taxes – was the complaint that Massachusetts was too liberal.
"I would argue that the political changes are very subtle," Mr. Arlinghaus says. "What has happened more than anything else is that the swing voters have turned entirely Democrat."


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For those who feel strange if they don't have a smartphone on hand, modern technology has made navigating the L.A. Times Festival of Books easy. The new L.A. Times Festival of Books app is now available to download for free at iTunes and at Google Play.
The app is searchable, so you can find out where and when your favorite authors are reading. If you're listening to a panel and want to know more about one of the authors, you can drill down to learn more about them.
There's a custom schedule function, which was super-helpful last year for planning out the panels I wanted to attend. Because I'm old-school, I also carried around a copy of the print schedule, but the app was really handy.
Handy, in part, because it has maps. Even someone who attended USC and expects to know her way around (like me) may be surprised to find that a brick building and a grassy lawn are where a parking lot used to be.
That was all available last year. Something new you can do in 2013 is upload a photo to our #whatareyoureading gallery. It's already online, in this Facebook gallery -- in fact, you can upload to it now, without using the app, if you like.
About 400 authors, chefs, celebrities, the USC marching band and more are scheduled to appear at the L.A. Times Festival of Books. Download the free app and start planning now -- and don't forget to order advance tickets if you can.
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Mini Holzhausen
Wood heat can be economical as well. A cord of ash or oak has about the equivalent heating value of a ton of hard coal, 130 gallons of fuel oil or 3500 kilowatt hours of electricity. You do the math. Ok, I'll do some…if fuel oil is selling at $3.50 a gallon, I think I can pay $455 for a cord of dry hardwood such as ash or oak (130 x $3.50 = $455). Currently, you can buy wood by the cord for about half this price. If you have a chainsaw and pickup truck you'll find wood readily for free. That big storm Sandy was a windfall for some of us… literally. These figures assume you are burning that wood in a reasonably efficient wood stove, not a fireplace.
Of course, tending a wood stove is different from turning a thermostat. Not to mention the need for a wood storage area, hauling ashes, the centralized nature of heat from a wood stove, hitchhiking bugs, cold mornings, etc, etc, etc. I admit it's not for everyone. On the other hand, it's hard to get a real romantic feeling from a radiator. At least it is for me.
There is an awful lot to learn if burning wood is a new venture for you. Safety is a major issue. Proper stove installation and venting is critical. Oh, I forgot to mention, the chimney for your new wood burner may cost more than the stove…..yea, I guess we'd better figure in the infrastructure costs of burning wood… not just the fuel itself. Somewhere in my files I have a humorous piece that pokes fun at all of the hidden costs of burning wood. Conclusion is that it can't pay!
On the other hand, maybe you are lucky and have some of these elements in place, left behind or second hand. That helps a lot. In any event, be sure to make safety first. None of this is worth it if you burn down the house.
Cornell University has an excellent wood heat site. And Heating with Wood and Coal from Northeast Cooperative Extension is a very comprehensive publication on the subject.
Finally, as I poked around on the web I came across a fantastic blog on wood call GoWood. Where? At Penn State! Written by Chuck Ray, Associate Professor of Wood Operations Research at Penn State, this site looks at many aspects of wood uses. Makes sense. We are in Penn's Woods, after all. Chuck is a prolific blogger and brings many interesting facts and insights to the subject of wood. Lots of cool video links. Old and new.
I stumbled on Chuck's blog as I was poking around the internet, trying to figure out a way to speed up wood drying. Remember that windfall from Super Storm Sandy? Yep, I have a lot of wood that is not dry enough to burn and I want to accelerate the process. Chuck, too. We both ended up exploring holzhausens. Wood houses, in German. All I can say is… check it out. Above is a picture of my first attempt at making a holzhausen. It's only 6 feet in diameter and about 5 feet tall. Time will tell how well it dries wood. I don't care anymore; it's the best lawn ornament I have. Chuck's blog has a link to the best video I found on holzhausen construction as well as some amazing work of wood art form around the world. Go Wood!


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Hope women's basketball player Rebekah Llorens is the Co-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Player of the Week for games played through December 1.
The junior from Grayslake, Ill., (Grayslake Central HS), scored 20 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in just 20 minutes of action in leading the Flying Dutch to an 82-57 MIAA victory at Olivet.
Llorens made 8 of 17 shots from the field (47 percent) and all four of her free throws.
Llorens is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time this season and second time in her career. She shared the honor with Olivet center Stefanie Lang.


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Description: Extensive drive testing and modeling of domestic AFVs to identify the capabilities and limitations related to performance and safety during law enforcement emergency maneuvers.
Project Cost: $1.033M
Project Duration: 20 months
Operational Impact: Determine the effectiveness of alternative fuel vehicles for use in emergency operations. Test results and analysis will aid federal law enforcement in determining the performance reliability and whether to include alternative fuel vehicles in their motor pools.
Deliverable: Technical reports
Performer: The National Crash Analysis Center
End Users: Department of Energy, Department of State, United States Secret Service, and the protective services community
Transition: A comprehensive assessment report will be delivered to the Department of Energy, the Department of State, and the United States Secret Service and will be available to the protective services community at large


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Look! It's the red band trailer for Piranha 3DD, which is funny because it's like 3D but also like ladies' bewbz. GET IT? Because apparently watching nude idiot-ladies bleed to death after getting chomped by carnivorous (magic?) fish is a premise hilarious and boner-inducing enough to justify four feature films (Piranha, Piranha II: The Spawning, Piranha 3D, and now this guy). To be fair, though, I am being unfair. Piranha 3DD is a "horror comedy," and from the trailer seems to temper its lady-chomping exploitation with enough goofy self-awareness to make it at least ALLOWABLE. Sample dialogue: "Tell me you did not replace our old life guards with strippers." "Water certified strippers!" I laughed. I did.
The film has a weirdly medium-high-profile cast, including Gary Busey, Ving Rhames, Paul Scheer, David Koechner (a.k.a. big Paul Scheer), bewbz, a girl I totally recognize from Law and Order: SVU, David Hasselhoff (as "THE MOST FAMOUS LIFE GUARD OF ALL TIME"), a strange creature that is EITHER Christopher Lloyd OR googly eyes stuck on a ham, and BEWBZ. Oh, and also it looks like there's a part where Cerie from 30 Rock gets a piranha stuck up her vagina that goes dentata all over her boyfriend's johnson. Woooooo! Equality! It's not just ladies' genitals getting eaten by fish anymore! GIRL POWER AND STUFF.
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As a former minor league pitcher, new Astros president Reid Ryan jokes that he has just enough knowledge of the game to be dangerous.
The eldest son of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan vows to focus on the business side and leave the baseball decisions to general manager Jeff Luhnow.
"I kind of look at what my vision is," Ryan said. "It's really two things. It's one, putting the fans first in everything we do. We've got to make sure we're taking care of their best interests. If we take care of their best interests, they'll take care of us.
"And we also have to take care of the players. We have to make sure that we're doing everything in our power to be able to develop the best players, attract the best players and to retain the best players we can because it's all about the best players. If you don't have good players, it's tough to be in this business.
"And they're coming. It may not be this year. It may not be next year, but they're coming and it's gotten me really fired up. Baseball has given my family just so much. And I hold this institution in very high regard. It's an honor and a privilege to get to work in this game."
Been there, done that
As the face of Ryan- Sanders Baseball, Reid Ryan helped make the Class AAA Round Rock Express and Class AA Corpus Christi Hooks two of the most successful minor league franchises in the country.
He made the Round Rock area his home and interacted with fans there and in Corpus Christi, making them feel a sense of ownership in those teams. The fans responded and kept the franchises annually among the attendance leaders in minor league baseball.
"He likes people, and he understands customer service," Nolan Ryan said. "I think he brings a dynamic to this position that the fans are going to appreciate."
'A natural' on camera
Five days after accepting president George Postolos' resignation, Astros owner Jim Crane has turned over the business operations to a more charismatic leader.
"I think he's a natural in front of the camera interviewing," Crane said. "He's got a lot of experience at it.
"And quite frankly I'm new at it, and I've made a few mistakes and I'm going to continue to try to improve.
"But he'll be a great help to me, too."
When asked about specific issues or what he was going to do first, Reid Ryan, 41, laughed and said, "I've just been on the job for 10 minutes."


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A trio of Central Connecticut football players have earned weekly honors from the Northeast Conference for their performance in Saturday's 20-17 win over Albany. Senior Chuck Watson, junior Rob Hollomon and junior Steven Calitriall played a major role in the Blue Devils' road victory over the Great Danes.
Hollomon earns NEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors after posting 254 all-purpose yards and a touchdown as a running back and kick returner Saturday night. Hollomon rushed 30 times for 145 yards and a touchdown. It was Hollomon's 59-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter that tied the game at 17-17.
He followed it up by accounting for 41 of the 57 yards gained on CCSU's game winning drive late in the fourth quarter. In addition to his 145 rushing yards, Hollomon posted 5 receptions for 60 yards and two returns for 49 yards.
It is Hollomon's second NEC weekly honor of the season. He is sharing this week's award with Kyle Harbridge of Saint Francis U.
Watson earns his first NEC Defensive Player of the Week award following CCSU's great defensive effort against Albany. The senior linebacker made a career-high 15 tackles, including 3.0 TFL to help his squad earn their first victory of the season.
Watson and the CCSU defense limited the Great Danes to only 2.8 yards per carry during Saturday's 20-17 road win. With the game tied at 17-17 in the fourth quarter, Watson delivered a tackle for a loss of three yards that halted Albany's momentum. He also had his first sack of the season in the first quarter of the game.
Calitri earns NEC Special Team's Player of the Week honors in large part because of his game winning field goal with 17 seconds left in the fourth quarter. In addition, he converted the two longest field goal attempts of his collegiate career on Saturday night, with the game winner setting a new career long.
With the score tied at 17-17, Calitri connected on a 40-yard game-winning field goal with 00:17 remaining on the clock. Calitri, who was a perfect 4-for-4 on kicks, including 2 PATs, was also responsible for the game's first points. He gave CCSU a 3-0 lead 6:29 into the contest when he drilled a 31-yarder.
The Blue Devils return to action on Saturday at Rhode Island. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff.


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Recently passed through security, there was one open lane for tens of people on line. I had to take off my belt and shoes, remove my laptop, everything from my pocket, and had my yogurt taken from me.
What happens when the shoe bomber, or his cousin, gets onto a plane with explosives in his undershirt. Will we then have to take those off as well?
And when someone manages to make explosives out of cotton, will our socks be taken from us?
Total insanity.
TSA officials should be trained to find terrorists. They should be able to look at someone for two seconds and know how much of a risk he poses. And if there are accusations of profiling, so be it.
Hi, i believe that there is a lot of opportunity for the TSA/Airport authorities to work with the travellers to significantly improve the security situation.
Do you think that if the authorities educate the travellers then it will be more beneficial for the authiorities to improve the seurity than to hurt it by starting this dialogue. Let me know your thoughts.
I just recently went on a vacation and took pictures using my cell phone. Unfortunately, the cable to connect my phone to the computer was missing from my suitcase leaving me no way of getting pictures as well as other important documents from my phone to the computer. I found one of those little papers that says "Notice of Baggage Inspection" and I couldn't figure out why my nail clippers were still there but not the USB adapter for my phone. Was it really such a dangerous object? While the claims paperwork is going to take me forever and a day to get through and I know I am not guaranteed to receive any compensation I am stuck with hundreds of pictures and files that will have to sit on my phone for who knows how long?! Pretty soon we will be forced to buy everything we need at our destination because it will get to a point where just about everything will end up being prohibited on a plane for one reason or another.
Your connector cord probably fell out of your bag when it was being screened. So many bags are stuffed to the gills and things do fall out and at a busy bag screening area I can see how that might happen. Most often the things I find on the ground after screening a bag and sending it on it's way are socks. I really don't want someones socks and am not stealing them. It's an accidental incident. I'm not sure that this is the case but I doubt that a screener or baggage handler wants your connector cable.
Hi...I took a Jet Blue flight on Thursday May 29 went through security the TSA agents checking boarding passes and ID were the worst. They referred to passengers by religion, i.e Hindu's. All the while talking about there weekend plans and sending text messages. They need to properly trained and respect for others, otherwise people will not take them seriously. If this is our last line of difference....god help us all!
Went through JFK Terminal 8 (AA) on June 3 in the afternoon. Presented my drivers license and was told that it was too worn and I would be a selectee. I wasn't allowed to present another ID (passport or Nexus card) because "one failed ID is too many." Interesting because this ID isn't too worn out for any other airports (I fly at least once a week). Why can't I present another valid form of ID at JFK? When my frequent travelor card (Nexus) is rejected at other airports I am given the opportunity to present an alternative ID.
Follow-up: I went to my DMV and they told me they couldn't replace my license because it wasn't worn out enough.
Has anyone read the USA Today article about screeners getting badges. I think its ridiculous that the higher ups in TSA think that a badge equals more authority or deserves more respect for that matter. If TSA officials want their screeners to be treated with respect and as figures of authority, they should give their screeners more authority and training and then the respect will have been earned. Stop treating TSA screening like a pilot program. If your "mission" is so valuable then give your "officers" the rank and authority they deserve. That might make a terrorist think twice about where they go and ease things up a little for the rest of us.
Yes we are getting metal badges. We TSO's already had sewn on badges on our uniforms but no one seemed to notice. We are sworn in federal officers deserving of the respect that other federal officers receive. We do not have arrest power and do not carry weapons, but we do have training and responsibility to safeguard the traveling public and their baggage.
Having a metal badge doesn't make us worthy of any extra respect than before we got the badge.
As someone who travels for work and passes through JFK on a semi-frequent basis - it is no wonder that TSA is the most hated agency in government.
The screeners are more akin to security guards on a power trip than to police, or federal agents. This agency is so solipsistic - and I'm sure it will only become worse with their new clown outfits and badges.
It can be almost guaranteed that the screeners will not follow the new standards and continue to be derogatory to travelers, and work, much like other minimum wage individuals - slow, inefficient and on their own terms.
The same power trips will continue, despite the danger of giving someone with so little training and so little ownership over their position, so much power.
I am so sad!! I just came back to LA from the JFK airport. When I open my suitcase, I found that little notive of baggage inspection and I found that my Calvin Klein bedding sheet was lost but my Calvin Klein pillow cases were still there. Where can I claim my bedding sheet back?? I hate travelling in the United States!!! My valuables are so unsafe!! Even the transportation security administration steal my stuff!!!
Each airport is different despite the fact that TSA wanted standardization of rules and regulations. TSA is confusing the public because each airport has different rules.
NO BOOTIES: How do local health departments justify airports that do not provide booties for people who take off their shoes? Do you realize how many contageous foot diseases there are?
Yes we make more than minimum wage and even have benefits as Federal employees. If you think we should be paid better to do this job then we both agree, but thinking it doesn't really change a thing. I'm pretty sure the fellow that busses your table after you eat at Wendy's thinks he should be paid better too. Tis life.
As much as I wish I could post something positive, I find it very hard. I travel in many countries, and the second worst in screening is the United States (right behind Italy), especially when it comes to the international terminal in JFK.
Israel, a country with far more daily security issues than this one, has such a well run security system that it amazes me every time. I always wonder why it can't run this smooth in the United States. This whole liquid thing is utter nonsense, and the only way taking off my shoes will keep me safer is by making me miss my flight, which could therefore save me from a potential terrorist attack on that plane. TSA, I have read stories about how bad your retention rate is. You need to find a police commissioner and ask how it is that police officers stay on the job so long.
I personally think that it is the lack of qualification needed to become a TSA agent that takes the honor out of the employees. If anyone can do it, what is the point? At minimum wage, there needs to be an attraction to the job other than a financial one.
Oh and Mr. Anonymous, whoever you are, do not trivialize someone getting their stuff lost/stolen from bags. I know for a fact that not everything 'just falls out' because I lost $20 out of a roll of $160 one time and that just doesn't fall out. And even if everything COULD be attributed to falling stuff due to overcrowding, that is the TSA's problem and if they cannot handle it they need to find a new method of screening bags or simply chose less to screen!
I appreciate the threats to this country. Those of you in the blogosphere who know who I am will know this. The fact is, I feel quite unsafe with our TSA. The entire program needs a redesign, and fast before something bad happens again and it gets axed for good.
We passed through Security en route from PIT via JFK to Argentina. The luggage did not arrive with us and when we finally received it two days later, it had been searched by TSA in a manner so rough that it looked like grizzly bears opened the suitcases not humans. Gifts were torn apart with the packaging scattered and destroyed. A plate from Salzburg, Austria that we had packed to protect it was opened and left open on the top of the items so it arrived shattered. Clothes and personal items were rolled up in little chaotic balls. Can't the TSA employees take the extra few seconds to repack the luggage so that peoples possessions will not be damaged?
Pittsburgh, PA
In two unobserved searches in the the last two years I have 'lost' my spare cellphone battery, the case for my digital camera which thankfully only had a pack of playing cards in it, and a bottle of Chanel perfume - although they ignored other bottles and tubes of less desirable cosmetics. It beggars belief that we have to run the gauntlet of poorly qualified TSA operatives to move around the country. Our airline infrastructure used to be a benchmark and the envy of the world. The TSA has turned it into a laughing stock - except petty theft and shoddy management are not cause for laughter.
Does anyone know if passengers from London to JFK get screened at Heathrow? American Airlines has allowed only 1 hour 15 minutes to clear US customs in NY before the connecting flight - the last one of the day. No terminal change - but it seems I either clear customs in London. . . or I sleep at JFK! thanks for all the tips, and any help on this one!
I am a Canadian citizen and recently visited New York City on a trip to celebrate my birthday with a girlfriend. When I arrived home I noticed all of the gifts I had purchased, and some of my very own designer hand bags were missing. I was astonished to no end. A weekend away for my birthday was ruined because my belongings were ransacked and deshelved. Also missing was Givenchy perfume, but they did leave the less desirable items in my bag and thankfully all of my clothes. As I proceeded to file a claim for theft, I was advised these items had been removed by TSA. Why in the world would these items place a security risk? Also my question is if I turn my luggage over to someone I expect to get it back in the same condition. If someone can remove items from my luggage without my knowledge whats to say that they can place an item in luggage. In places like Mexico, you pass through security and they review your luggage right in front of you and then you are able to lock your luggage. If passengers are subject to such high security measures shouldn't we feel safe and have some sort of guarantee that our belongings will not be stolen? Or is that too much to ask.


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Saturday, January 4, 2014
Gerry's Suffrage Crazy Quilt
It has nothing to do with the Grandmother's Choice Sampler but I thought you'd be impressed.
She's printed some of the many online photos of the fight for the women's rights and embellished them in late- Victorian-style.
See her progress at her OlderRose blog site.
This link should show all her posts on her suffrage quilt:
Posted by Barbara Brackman at 6:00 AM
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What a neat beautiful idea to use treasures of the past and the pictures of women's right.ReplyDelete
So beautiful - an absolute treasure!ReplyDelete
this is wonderful. Makes me wonder if there was a label designed for the grandmother's choice quilt? I need to make one and would like the theme of the suffragettesReplyDelete
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Versatile internationals, drop goal specialists and FA Cup Final connections
John Griffiths
May 25, 2009
Italy's Mauro Bergamasco has featured in the pack and backline for the Azzurri © Getty Images
Mauro Bergamasco Reginald Birkett Danie Craven Jerry Guscott Louis Koen Andrew Mehrtens Jason Robinson Rory Underwood
Welcome to the latest edition of Ask John where renowned rugby historian John Griffiths will answer any rugby-related query you have!
So, if there's something you've always wanted to know about the game we love but didn't know who to ask, or you think you can stump our expert - then get involved by sending us a question.
In his latest lesson for us all, John reveals those players capped as a back and a forward, drop goal specialists in the Super 12/14, Lions tour openers and FA Cup Final connections.
Q. Who are the players that have played international rugby both as a back and as a forward in their respective teams? Kaos, Australia
Versatility is as old as Test rugby. The Clapham Rovers player, Reg Birkett, was a forward for England in the first-ever international match, staged at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh on 27 March 1871. England lost to Scotland, Birkett scoring their only try that day. The early internationals were 20-a-side matches, but by 1877 teams had been reduced to fifteens. Towards the end of his career, when the game featured fewer forwards, Birkett was selected for England as a threequarter.
Another forward in that first international was Scotland's captain, the Hon Francis Moncreiff. He led Scotland as a half-back in the return match at Kennington Oval in 1872.
Arguably the most versatile of all Test players was the Springbok, Danie Craven, who started international matches as a centre, fly-half, scrum-half and No.8 for South Africa in the thirties. Mauro Bergamasco, the current Italian flanker, has started in two positions behind the scrum, appearing at Twickenham earlier this year at scrum-half and winning caps as a wing in the 2003 Six Nations. René Lasserre, who played for France before and after the Great War, won his first cap as a fullback and also played as a centre before becoming the outstanding French flanker of the early twenties.
The following players from the Six Nations, Tri Nations and Lions have started Tests as forwards and backs:
*List excludes those New Zealanders (and opponents) who occupied the "rover" position, a hybrid scrum-half/wing-forward who stood adjacent to the scrum before the 2-3-2 scrum formation was outlawed in the 1930s.
Q. Have either the Bulls (ex-Northern Transvaal and Northern Bulls) or Chiefs (ex-Waikato Chiefs) figured in a Super 12/14 Final before? Anon
Next weekend's Super 14 Final will be the first for the Chiefs and the second for the Bulls, who beat the Sharks 20-19 in the 2007 Final in Durban There have been 14 previous matches between the Bulls and Chiefs in the professional era:
Q. What is the record for most dropped goals in a Super 14 match? Anon
Morné Steyn set the record with his four drops against the Crusaders in Saturday's semi-final. The list of most dropped goals in a Super 12/14 match reads:
Steyn has also set a new record for most dropped goals in a Super 12/14 season. He has kicked ten this season, three more than the previous record set by Koen (for the Bulls) in 2003.
Q. Have the Lions ever lost the opening match of a tour to South Africa? Anon
In the dozen previous tours to South Africa the Lions won nine of their opening matches and lost three. The worst start to a South African tour was in 1903 when Mark Morrison's side lost the first three games, all staged at Newlands in Cape Town. They were the first British/Irish team to lose a Test series, drawing two Tests and losing the third and final one of the series. The Lions of 1955 were the last outfit to lose their opening match, but they did go on to share the Test series 2-2.
Results of Lions tour openers in South Africa:
Q. Have any Test rugby players featured in the FA Cup Final? Anon
In the early days of organised sport some clubs played both codes of football. In the early 1870s, for instance, the Clapham Rovers club in London used to play rugby one weekend and soccer the next.
The club featured in successive Cup Finals in 1879 and 1880, winning it in the latter year when Reg Birkett (see also the first question) played. He had been capped by England at rugby four times between 1871 and 1877.
Before Birkett, Henry Renny-Tailyour played rugby as a forward for Scotland against England in 1872, played soccer for the Scots the following year and was in the Royal Engineers' Xls that contested the 1872, 1874 and 1875 FA Cup Finals, achieving his winners' medal in his last appearance.
John Sutcliffe scored a try and kicked a conversion in his only rugby Test for England, against the New Zealand Native team in 1889, before switching codes later the same year. He joined Bolton Wanderes and was their goalkeeper in the 1894 Final, when they lost 4-1 to Notts County.
The only other rugby international with FA Cup Final connections was the London Scottish fullback, Pat Harrower, who played for Scotland against Wales at Glasgow in 1885. Twenty years later he refereed the Aston Villa - Newcastle United final at Crystal Palace.
The great all-rounder Charles Fry, who played in the 1902 Cup Final for Southampton, narrowly missed out on both a rugby Blue at Oxford and an England rugby cap. He was a Barbarian, however, turning out for the club on the wing in their Christmas holiday fixtures against Bath, Cardiff and Newport in 1894.
Q. Who holds the record for most tries scored in a Twickenham Test? Anon
Rory Underwood set the Twickenham Test record, crossing five times against Fiji in the 1989 autumn international. He also scored a hat-trick at the ground playing against Argentina in 1990. Only Jason Robinson has also scored three or more tries twice in Twickenham Tests.
To date, no visiting player has managed a try hat-trick at Twickenham. The feat has been achieved thirteen times by England players:
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Lady Gaga Rocks Two-Tone Hair [PHOTO]
Lady Gaga posted a photo of what we think is her real hair, dyed partially black. It's two-tone and punk rock.
Gaga's natural locks are short, thanks to the fact that she is always stressing her tresses with wigs and other accessories. That type of style brutality leads to breakage, but since she loves wearing wigs of all lengths, hue and textures as a coif chameleon, it ain't no thang.
But this Instagram snap appears to be of her real hair, which is blondish at the roots and jet black along the length. We don't think this is one of the wigs she referenced in the accompanying text.
She captioned the snap: "Personal record for wig changes in one day. Usually means my soul is restless. Life's too short to wear one hat."
So not only does Gaga swap out her outfits multiple times a day, she also changes her wigs on the regular.
Anyone else notice the sadness in this pic? She looks tired but darkly beautiful with the raccoon-like eye makeup and her distant, averted gaze.