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The blood and platelet drive that we are doing with Children's Memorial Hospital will be held on Wednesday, April 16th from 9:00-3:00 on the 10th floor.
Appointments are available every half hour for blood donation, and every two hours for platelet donation. The actual draw process takes
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Please consider donating. All blood and platelets that are collected
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When closed-end fund investors aren't selling in a panic, their behavior is uncannily predictable.
They sell near the end of the year, generally for tax reasons, which drives bigger-than-usual gaps in CEF prices versus the underlying portfolio of assets. Then, starting in late December and continuing in the New Year, investors scoop up CEFs with abandon, squeezing prices higher in ways that shrink discounts or expand premiums.
The behavior drives what analysts estimate is a more than 2% swing in the average CEF discount between the height of the selling in December and the month of the smallest discounts, January and February. Think of it as paying a second annual management fee.
Or, think of it as a way to let somebody else pay your fee -- and get your CEFs for free. Do that by buying when others are selling and selling when they're buying, since 2% is a ballpark approximation of typical CEF expense ratios.
As the accompanying Wells Fargo Advisors chart shows, bond CEFs on average trade at even steeper discounts to net assets than they did at the height of the mid-2013 interest-rate panic. The red arrow shows you the period when investors start scooping up CEFs again in late December.
A few examples pulled at near-random from the biggest funds on Nuveen'sCEFConnect.com: DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL), trading at a 4.8% discount; Pimco Dynamic Credit Income (PCI), 7.1%; Nuveen Municipal Value (NUV), 3.5%; BlackRock Corporate High Yield (HYT), 6.8% and Pimco Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), 2%.

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When most people think about the solar system, they consider the Sun, the eight planets, and Pluto.
But although space is, indeed, mostly empty the solar system is a rather complex place. And today scientists have announced the discovery of a second, mysterious object far, far away from the Sun but still in orbit around our star.
The object does not yet have a name — for now it's 2012 VP113 — and it's a lot like Sedna, which was found in 2003.
According to a research paper published in Nature today, this object is estimated to be about 280 miles across, or about the distance from Galveston to Dallas. At such a size it would likely be considered a dwarf planet, in the same category as Pluto. Sedna is about twice as large.
But the orbit of this object is anything but Pluto-like, and it's discovery is helping astronomers to better understand what conditions are like at the edge of our solar system.
To put this discovery let us first take a look at the solar system.
In the graphic above the scale bar is in astronomical units, with each set distance beyond 1 AU representing 10 times the previous distance. One AU is the distance from the sun to the Earth, which is about 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers. Neptune, the most distant planet from the sun, is about 30 AU. Pluto's orbit fluctuates between 30 AU and 50 AU from the Sun.
The new objects, like Sedna and 2012 VP113, have much more eccentric orbits. Sedna, for example, makes its closest approach at 76 AU, but at the most distant part of its orbit is nearly 1,000 AU from the Sun. The new object, 2012 VP113, comes within 80 AU of the Sun at perihelion.
To understand how eccentric these orbits are here's the orbit of Sedna compared to that of the other planets and Pluto (in purple) in our solar system.
Astronomers believe both Sedna and the new object are members of a population of "inner Oort cloud" objects, and that there are likely many other of these tiny worlds.
Here's one more image showing both Sedna (orange), the new object, and the rest of the solar system,
The distant objects not only are fascinating in and of themselves — what are they? rocky? ice balls? where Katy evacuated to?– their existence, and their nature, will help astronomers further pin down how the solar system formed.


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1. The interpretation of a statute given by the administrative agency charged with enforcing that statute generally is entitled to great judicial deference. However, final construction of the statute rests with the courts.
2. Under the 1987 amendments to K.S.A. 44-501(g), the Workers Compensation Act is to be liberally construed for the purpose of bringing both the employer and the employee within the provisions of the Act. Once the Act is found to apply, the provisions of the Act must be applied impartially to both employers and employees.
3. When an employee receives workers compensation benefits under K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e(a) based upon a work disability rating and then returns to work at a comparable wage, the employee's entitlement to any benefits for a functional impairment following his return to work must be determined by calculating the number of weeks of compensation the employee would be entitled to receive as provided in K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e(a). Once this entitlement is determined, the employer is entitled to credit for the number of weeks which it paid work disability compensation. If the number of weeks the employer paid work disability benefits exceeds the number of weeks the employee is entitled to benefits for functional impairment, the employee is not entitled to any additional benefits upon his return to work.
Appeal from Workers Compensation Board. Opinion filed November 13, 1998. Affirmed.
Robert R. Lee, of Wilson, Lee & Gurney, of Wichita, for appellant.
Frederick L. Haag and Stephen M. Kerwick, of Foulston & Siefkin, L.L.P., of Wichita, for appellees.
Before GERNON, P.J., ROYSE and GREEN, JJ.
GERNON, J.: This is an appeal by Danford R. Wheeler, Jr., of a ruling by the Workers Compensation Board (Board) interpreting K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e.
We are asked to interpret how K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e applies in a situation where an employee's permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits change from work disability to functional impairment benefits (or vice versa). This court has jurisdiction to grant relief when the Board "has erroneously interpreted or applied the law." K.S.A. 77-621(c)(4); K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-556(a). We have unlimited review of issues of statutory interpretation. Lee v. Boeing Co., 21 Kan. App. 2d 365, 368, 899 P.2d 516 (1995).
The statute in effect at the time of Wheeler's injury sets forth the following formula for calculating weekly benefits for permanent partial disability:
"The amount of weekly compensation for permanent partial general disability shall be determined as follows:
(1) Find the payment rate which shall be the lesser of (A) the amount determined by multiplying the average gross weekly wage of the worker prior to such injury by 66 2/3% or (B) the maximum provided in K.S.A. 44-510c and amendments thereto;
(2) find the number of disability weeks payable by subtracting from 415 weeks the total number of weeks of temporary total disability compensation was paid, excluding the first 15 weeks of temporary total disability compensation that was paid, and multiplying the remainder by the percentage of permanent partial general disability as determined under this subsection (a); and
(3) multiply the number of disability weeks determined in paragraph (2) of this subsection (a) by the payment rate determined in paragraph (1) of this subsection (a).
"The resulting award shall be paid for the number of disability weeks at the full payment rate until fully paid or modified. . . . In any case of permanent partial disability under this section, the employee shall be paid compensation for not to exceed 415 weeks following the date of such injury, subject to review and modification as provided in K.S.A. 44-528 and amendments thereto." K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e(a).
Under this formula, an employee entitled to receive PPD benefits gets a full two-thirds of his regular gross weekly wage, up to the statutory maximum, even if he or she continues to work. The length of time the employee receives those weekly benefits, however, is determined by the amount of temporary total disability (TTD) benefits the employee received and the disability rating attributable to the injury. The higher the disability rating, the longer period the employee receives PPD benefits.
The current benefit formula of K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e was the result of substantial amendments made to the Workers Compensation Act by the 1993 legislature. L. 1993, ch. 286, § 34. Prior to the 1993 amendments, PPD benefits were calculated differently. All injured employees were entitled to up to 415 weeks of PPD benefits, but the weekly benefit was two-thirds of his or her regular gross weekly wage multiplied by his or her disability rating. Thus, an injured employee received less every week, but for a longer period of time. See K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 44-510e(a).
Wheeler was injured on February 27, 1994, while working for The Boeing Company (Boeing). He was treated medically and was off work, receiving TTD benefits, for 24.5 weeks.
Wheeler was eventually released to return to work, but, by that time, Boeing had eliminated his position. Wheeler pursued a claim against Boeing and eventually received 115.14 weeks of PPD benefits.
Boeing later offered Wheeler a position at a comparable wage. After Wheeler returned to work, Boeing filed an application for review and modification of Wheeler's award, asking that the work disability award be modified and that Wheeler's benefits for his functional impairment rating be limited.
The administrative law judge (ALJ) entered a modified award, finding that after the date Boeing offered Wheeler a position at a comparable wage, Wheeler was only entitled to benefits based upon a 10.5% functional impairment.
The ALJ calculated that Wheeler was entitled to 42.58 weeks of compensation for the functional impairment rating but gave Boeing credit for the 115.14 weeks of work disability compensation previously paid. Accordingly, the ALJ concluded that Wheeler was not entitled to any further compensation.
Wheeler appealed to the Board, which affirmed the ALJ's calculations. The Board found that based upon the 1993 amendments to the benefit formula of 44-510e, "[c]redit must be given for the previous number of weeks paid at the higher disability rate or the claimant would potentially receive permanent partial disability benefits that exceed the benefits required to be paid by statute." Wheeler appeals.
Wheeler concedes that his entitlement to PPD benefits based on a work disability rating ceased on October 31, 1996, when Boeing returned him to work at a wage comparable to what he was earning prior to his injury. Wheeler argues, however, that the ALJ and the Board erred in interpreting K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e in determining that he had received all the benefits he was entitled to receive for his 10.5% functional impairment rating.
The interpretation of a statute given by an administrative agency charged with enforcing that statute generally is entitled to great judicial deference. Such interpretation may, in fact, be entitled to controlling significance in judicial proceedings. As a general rule, if there is a rational basis for the agency's interpretation, it should be upheld on judicial review. See City of Wichita v. Public Employee Relations Bd., 259 Kan. 628, 630, 913 P.2d 137 (1996).
"'While the administrative interpretation of a statute should be given consideration and weight, it does not follow that a court will adhere to the administrative ruling where the statute is clear and the administrative ruling is erroneous. The final construction of a statute rests within the courts.'" In re Tax Appeal of McKee, 19 Kan. App. 2d 43, 48-49, 861 P.2d 1386 (1993) (quoting In re Tax Appeal of Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co., 17 Kan. App. 2d 794, Syl. ¶ 2, 844 P.2d 756 [1993]).
Here, the Board determined that its methodology was the most reasonable method of calculating modified awards. The Board reasoned that credit must be given for the previous number of weeks paid at the higher disability rate or Wheeler could potentially receive PPD benefits exceeding those required by statute. Under the Board's interpretation, when an employee's compensation changes from work disability to functional disability (or vice versa), he or she would be entitled to a minimum of benefits based upon the lowest disability rating. Moreover, the employer will never be liable for more than the maximum benefits based upon the highest disability rating.
Wheeler essentially raises three policy arguments to support his position. First, Wheeler argues that the Workers Compensation Act must be construed in favor of the worker. Second, Wheeler argues that his formula recognizes the distinction between work disability and functional disability awards. Finally, Wheeler argues that using Boeing's formula reduces an employee's incentive to return to work following a work disability.
Kansas law no longer states a general principle that the Workers Compensation Act be construed in favor of the worker. In 1987, the Kansas legislature added what is now subsection (g) to K.S.A. 44-501. L. 1987, ch. 187, § 1. That subsection states:
"It is the intent of the legislature that the workers compensation act shall be liberally construed for the purpose of bringing employers and employees within the provisions of the act to provide the protections of the workers compensation act to both. The provisions of the workers compensation act shall be applied impartially to both employers and employees in cases arising thereunder." (Emphasis added.) K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-501(g).
In his second policy argument, Wheeler contends that his methodology in calculating modified benefits is more appropriate because it recognizes the distinctions between work disability and functional disability. The appellate courts have repeatedly recognized the distinction between work disability and functional impairment. See, e.g., Hughes v. Inland Container Corp., 247 Kan. 407, 414-17, 799 P.2d 1011 (1990); Watkins v. Food Barn Stores, Inc., 23 Kan. App. 2d 837, 838-39, 936 P.2d 294 (1997) (dispute as to whether claimant's loss of employment entitled him to work disability); Griffin v. Dodge City Cooperative Exchange, 23 Kan. App. 2d 139, 147-48, 927 P.2d 958 (1996), rev. denied 261 Kan. 1082 (1997) (common law retaliatory discharge case).
Although functional impairment and work disability are calculated differently and are designed to compensate for different types of losses, the compensation is still based upon damages caused by one work-related injury. An employee is entitled to only one recovery for his work-related injury. The Board's methodology recognizes the one-injury concept by giving the employer credit for the PPD benefits previously paid, whether those benefits were for work disability or functional disability. The amount of benefit does not change when an employee's work disability status changes; the only change under the current statute is the length of time the employee is entitled to receive benefits. Nothing in the 1993 amendments reflects the legislative intent to treat functional impairment and work disability as two separate and independent benefits to which the employee is entitled.
Finally, Wheeler contends that the Board's methodology is incorrect because it does not serve the purposes of K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 44-510e--to create incentives to return injured employees to work. Wheeler contends that employees will be discouraged from returning to work at comparable wages if they know their benefits will be terminated. Wheeler also argues that with his methodology, employers would still be encouraged to bring injured workers back, even if they have to pay some functional impairment benefits, because the employer will still be paying benefits for a shorter time.
Clearly, the purpose of limiting work disability benefits to those injured workers who cannot earn comparable wages was designed, in part, to encourage employers to return injured employees to work, even at accommodated positions. The carrot to the employer is to reduce the employee's benefits from a work disability rating to a generally lower functional impairment rating. See Griffin v. Dodge City Cooperative Exchange, 23 Kan. App. 2d at 147-48. This incentive is even greater if the Board's methodology is used, thereby entitling the employer to full credit for permanent partial work disability benefits previously paid.
The better public policy, we conclude, is that if the employer can establish the employee is capable of earning comparable wages, the employee's right to work disability benefits ends, even if the employee fails to accept such alternative employment. See Foulk v. Colonial Terrace, 20 Kan. App. 2d 277, 887 P.2d 140 (1994), rev. denied 257 Kan. 1091 (1995). The risk of losing work disability benefits, regardless of whether the employee actually returns to work, is incentive enough for the employee to accept work when it becomes available.
We conclude that Wheeler's arguments must be rejected and approve the Board's methodology, finding that it is reasonable and consistent with the Workers Compensation Act.


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The question of how to attach photos comes up fairly often. So I thought that I would take a little time to explain how I do it.
There are several ways to do it.
1: If your picture is small (less than 350 KB) you can hit the browse button on the bottom of the topic screen and import it in from your computer. I haven't had good luck with this method, most pictures are much larger files and it bombs out.
2: You can attach your photo from some type of hosting site. It really isn't too difficult to do. If you have something to share with everyone you can host it free at any number of sites like Flickr, Photo Bucket or even your Facebook account.
Once you have your picture up at a hosting site you will need to copy the URL of the photo (Example:
) I usually get the URL by right clicking on the photo and going to properties, I then highlight the code and click copy.
Now to attach the URL of the photo to your urbane, pithy comments:
Look right below the subject line the post that you are attaching the photo to. There are a bunch of small boxes with pictograms in them, you want to press the 3rd one from the left, it kind of looks like a real small picture of a sunrise?? When you hover your cursor over it, it reads "Insert Image". Press it, some code will come up,(I can't copy the code here because it wants a URL and bombs out )
Carefully place your cursor between the ] and [ ,in the middle of the code string, then hit paste.
It should look like this ]http.somethingdonniemadeup[ but of course with your proper URL betwixt the brackets. Make sure you are between the brackets, if not it won't work (It took me hours to figure that one out).
Now when you hit the preview button your photo should appear in it's full glory right before your eyes.
I really hope that this helps. Speaking of help, there is a help button on the home page of the forum that spells a lot of this out.
If you have a better way do doing this, please comment, I'm by no way a computer guy, I just have to use one quite a bit for work.
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Kermit! Don't you think you may be setting a bad example for Elmo with that beer in your hand?
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The picture is a bad photoshop job with my face on whatever it is! One of my employees did it and then posted it as my ID photo on our employer's security system. I'm pretty sure it was up there for several weeks.
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There's nothing people like more than a good fight. How else to explain that e-mails stolen from a climate research center in Great Britain warranted, in just a few days, more than 15,000 blog comments, wall-to-wall cable coverage and a front page article in the New York Times, while the most comprehensive review of actual climate change research since 2007 went virtually unnoticed?
First, allow me to tell to you what -- if you judge by the small amount of ink spilled on the subject -- shouldn't concern us: That comprehensive review of recent studies shows that climate change is worse than scientists previously thought it would be by now. Glaciers are disappearing at record rates. Sea levels may rise seven feet by the end of the century. Storms and droughts are getting more extreme. And action needs to be taken now or we won't be able to stabilize the climate for generations.
Hey, what's the big deal? The real news is that the e-mails purloined from that research center show that some scientists are, well, catty. They're not fond of people who make a living calling them liars. They support scientists who agree with them and undermine those who don't. Sometimes they'll go to great lengths not to share their data -- especially from critics.
There's only one word to describe this Earth-shattering "scandal": CLIMATEGATE!
Yes, "Climategate!" That's what skeptics have dubbed revelations that popped up on the web Nov. 19 in the form of a link from a blog to hacked e-mails from the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia. No superlative was too grand to describe it.
"This is not a smoking gun; this is a mushroom cloud," exclaimed Patrick J. Michaels, one in a handful of climate scientists who are skeptical of human-caused climate change.
The fevered fingers of typing skeptics pounded out vindication with every keystroke. One post on WattsUpWithThat.com drew 1,574 celebratory comments at my last count. Climate Audit, the most authoritative of the skeptics' blogs, got so busy that its operator needed to move it temporarily to a "mirror site." And the Air Vent, the less-trafficked blog that first published some of the stolen e-mails, became a hotbed of anti-warming discussion, with at least 11 posts and nearly 2,000 comments in its first five days on the subject.
"This is a scandal with proportions that reach past all of the imaginations of a skeptics mind," the Air Vent's publisher, who writes under the pseudonym JeffId, declared. "... These many e-mails demonstrate that climate science is absolutely not a natural consensus but a forced one with leftist governmental goals, manipulated from the IPCC on downward to give the impression of certainty of knowledge."
You know how it goes from there. Loud noises on the blogosphere translate into story lines for talk radio and Fox News. Then, the other cable and news stations, the national newspapers, and the wire services amplify the story.
Ever vigilant to defend the integrity of science from dismantled communists, Rush Limbaugh spent much of his week, including his entire Nov. 24 show, on "Climategate." He reminded listeners what he's been warning us for years: "It's the biggest lie, the biggest scam, the biggest fraud in the history of the world."
One little catch: Amid the maelstrom, it's difficult to say whether anything in the climate unit's 13 years of e-mails should change anyone's understanding of the actual science behind climate change.
Bare-knuckled academic politics certainly is on display in the e-mails. One scientist appears to have celebrated the death of an adversarial colleague. Another tries to get an unfriendly scientist kicked out as editor of a journal.
In many cases, the scientists corresponding with each other on the e-mails come across as hunkered down against skeptics in the battle for public opinion -- plotting where to release a bit of information or how to avoid giving the skeptics ammo.
It seems that one leading scientist -- Phil Jones, the head of the Climate Research Unit (CRU) -- engaged in an ill-advised effort to avoid releasing documents to the public under Great Britain's Freedom of Information law. University officials argued that was because much of the proprietary data was acquired from third parties on the grounds that it would remain private. But Jones also appeared to want to keep the inner workings of his colleagues' work out of the hands of skeptics. He feared they would comb over every detail to find points that could be twisted out of context for political purposes.
Now, Jones' fears have been realized -- and then some. The hack of CRU's emails appears to have been a sophisticated job. Using a computer in Turkey and a server in Russia, the e-mail hacker posted just over 1,300 of what must have been far, far more e-mails among CRU scientists and their colleagues around the world in 13 years. Then, the hacker posted a link to the e-mails on comments to the Air Vent and other blogs.
Skeptics' blogs spent the next week plucking out the e-mails with nefarious-sounding wording as supposed evidence that the overwhelming evidence of man-made climate change had been undermined. The phrasing that has grabbed the most attention was this sentence from a 10-year-old e-mail sent by Jones to three other scientists: "I've just completed Mike's nature trick of adding in the real temps to each series for the last 20 years (i.e. from 1981 onwards) and from 1961 for Keith's to hide the decline."
At first, glance that looks pretty deceptive. But there's a legitimate explanation for the words "trick" and "hide." Jones himself, as well as other scientists, explained that he was using the words colloquially, to shorthand a perfectly acceptable and publicly discussed approach to correcting a well-known glitch in a specific data set.
That explanation didn't make it onto dozens of skeptics' posts and comments. Nor did it move Fox News conspiracy theorist Glenn Beck, who read it in measured, knowing tones before declaring:
"This is what appears to be going on behind the scenes, and literally trillions of dollars of policy decisions are being based on what these guys are telling us. ... We told you what was going on without proof because we listened to our gut. You'd never believe me, but once again here we are with yet another brand new reality."
They found that "global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels in 2008 were nearly 40 percent higher than those in 1990" and that the rise in global temperatures over that time has pretty much tracked what climate scientists' models have been saying would occur if emissions continued to rise.
They also reported that:
*The glaciers, the Greenland ice sheet and the Antarctic ice sheets all are melting at an increasing rate.
*Sea levels have risen nearly twice as fast as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projected in 2007 -- about an inch-and-half a year for the last 15 years.
*Chances are increasing that the climate system will reach "tipping points" where a cascade of changes become irreversible.
*And, finally global, emissions must peak in the next decade and must be followed by steep declines if we're to avoid global temperature increases above 2 degrees Celsius, which many scientists fear would serve as a point beyond which changes will become unmanageable.
A problem from the mainstream media's perspective is that we've heard all that before, or at least something like it. According to the old journalistic saw, "when a dog bites a man, that is not news, because it happens so often. But if a man bites a dog, that is news."
News by that definition is less a reflection what's important than what's novel, which makes it susceptible to the manipulation of those who can come up with the freshest story line. And when an entire community is built up around feeding that story line to the media, the manipulations can eclipse the truth quite regularly.
The less dramatic truth about the purloined e-mails is that, in 13 years of e-mails, there was so little evidence of the manipulation of science. It seems to me that climate skeptics undermined their credibility by overstating what they'd found. The real "Climategate" is the failure of the mainstream media to discern what is true and significant from what is petty but dramatic, and the complicity of many in the media in outright lies.
That's not to pretend that the e-mails amount to some sort of coup for those who want to see climate action. Jones' apparent effort to skirt the Freedom of Information request and the nasty treatment by leading climatologists of colleagues who disagreed with them underscore that both diplomacy and openness are crucial in a debate that has become as political as it is scientific.
One scientist whose e-mails show up in the CRU cache predicts the controversy will blow over and ultimately vindicate him and his colleagues. That's wishful thinking.
Regardless of its accuracy, a myth about the CRU e-mails already has been established. Fox's David Asman encapsulates it this way: "New e-mails from global warming theorists appear to show that they have been covering up evidence that the Earth isn't warming as much as they thought it was. In fact, it might actually be cooling a bit. Furthermore, there's not as much evidence that man is responsible for climate change as has been claimed by Al Gore and others."
That myth -- unsupported by the e-mails that so far have come to light -- now joins other shibboleths of climate skeptics: temperatures have dropped over the last decade; data linking carbon increases to rising temperatures has been discredited; Americans are being asked to sacrifice more than anyone else; and so on. Repeated often enough by skeptics and their friends on Fox and talk radio, they are then treated in the news media as one legitimate side in a debate -- even though the facts say otherwise.
The resulting confusion won't stop us from dealing with climate change. Reality -- in the form of melting glaciers, rising sea levels, massive refugee problems, and other catastrophes -- will force us to respond in some fashion. Eventually. But the confusion will slow and weaken our response.
"Climategate" hasn't created a mushroom cloud. But it has thickened the fog surrounding the debate that has caused us to wander far too slowly toward action.
Also on MNN:
• MNN blogger discusses 'Cimategate' on FOX News.
• Could 'Climategate' lead to better science?
Journalist Ken Edelstein writes the Media Mayhem column for the Mother Nature Network. From various coffee shops in Atlanta, he publishes an environmental news site at MyGreenATL.com.


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PETREA BURCHARD and Boz Books are now at petreaburchard.com
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
27 comments:
- Dina said...
Chicken soup? Is one of you sick?
Hope there is some for that sweet Boz.
- January 22, 2013 at 12:09 AM
- Shell Sherree said...
My mum's little puppy dog of quite some years ago used to eat a good percentage of her body weight in roast chicken at one sitting. Looks like Boz is in for a nice evening.
- January 22, 2013 at 12:25 AM
- John Sandel said...
Not sick, Dina. We just like home cooking.
- January 22, 2013 at 12:56 AM
I'm sure Chef Boz's role is chief taster too?!
He is clearly keeping a very close eye on proceedings.
- January 22, 2013 at 3:43 AM
- Kalei's Best Friend said...
What a sweet face... love his chocolate tones!.
- January 22, 2013 at 5:08 AM
- Adele said...
What a great helper!
- January 22, 2013 at 6:51 AM
- LOLfromPasa said...
Oh Bless! Like Dina, my immediate reaction was that someone was ill. Happy, happy that that isn't case. Enjoy the soup :).
- January 22, 2013 at 8:02 AM
- Petrea Burchard said...
Are we the only people who eat chicken soup when we're healthy? Homemade chicken broth is the logical thing to do with a chicken once you've had a meal from it. Boz agrees, and he likes an occasional giblet.
Actually, he likes constant giblets, but --well, no. He's a good kitchen helper while we're cutting and peeling, but when flames are on we ask him to wait in the dining room.
Waiting is hard.
- January 22, 2013 at 8:42 AM
- altadenahiker said...
I was hoping Boz would make an appearance today. I ran into John the other day as he was chauffeuring the master from his Altadena play date. Boz couldn't even be bothered to raise his head and say hello.
- January 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM
- Kalei's Best Friend said...
@Petrea: I always end up saving the poaching liquid whenever I poach chicken ... makes a great broth for future soups.
- January 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM
- dive said...
That's one handsome chef!
Hoorah for home-made soups.
- January 22, 2013 at 10:19 AM
- Petrea Burchard said...
Hiker, I've come to understand that I must balance each post about my book with a post about my dog. I'm quite aware of who wins the Pupularity contest around here.
KBF, exactly.
Dive, he's not much of a cook but he's a good eater.
- January 22, 2013 at 10:33 AM
- Bellis said...
So glad you started to comment, PETA. I was worried John wasn't telling us something. Actually, chicken soup has been proven to boost the immune system, according to an expert on KPCC talking about things to take for flu. And it has to be CHICKEN soup, not beef or pork or veggies. Not sure I believe this but I guess there's no harm trying it out.
pS all that beef broth the Victorians gave to their sick relatives cin the novels wouldn't have worked.
- January 22, 2013 at 11:25 AM
- Bellis said...
Ha ha ha, I am a victim of autocorrect. Sorry about that, Petrea.
- January 22, 2013 at 11:26 AM
- Speedway said...
Awww, look at the depth, the neeeed in those soulful dark eyes. Boz has such good humans, ready to make such wonderful dishes for his meals. He must be happy to share them with you, in return for your hard work earning $$ and hunting for dog food.
- January 22, 2013 at 12:16 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
Bellis, I must be quite immune. We made a lot of soup.
Speedway, Boz eats well and he's really good at it. I wouldn't say he's good at sharing, but he is kind enough to let us stay here.
- January 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM
- LONDONLULU said...
Aw, he makes the perfect sous chef! I bet he can tell with just one sniff whether you need a bit more of this and that:)
- January 22, 2013 at 3:21 PM
- John Sandel said...
Fact: PETA did not approve this pot of soup.
- January 22, 2013 at 5:45 PM
- TheChieftess said...
I've been making chicken soup all day too!!!
Kelly is not the assistant that Boz is...she does however, like to lie in the middle of the kitchen so I trip over her now and then...
- January 22, 2013 at 7:01 PM
- Ms M said...
Oh, such an endearing gaze from such a sweet boy....
We also eat chicken soup when we're not ill. With the very cold temps we've been having here lately, we've been having soup often.
- January 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM
- Margaret said...
I could eat soup everyday, and I would be happy.
- January 22, 2013 at 7:25 PM
- Susan Campisi said...
Such a good boy! I'm standing in the kitchen about to eat a cookie with Tommy looking up at me with the same expectant pose. Sorry, Tommy. No cookies for you.
- January 22, 2013 at 7:35 PM
- Petrea Burchard said...
True, we could fix pretty much anything, and Boz would be just as earnest. "I LOVE lettuce!"
- January 22, 2013 at 7:50 PM
- sonia a. mascaro said...
Lovely photo of Boz! Me too, Boz, love chicken soup.
- January 24, 2013 at 8:27 AM
- Petrea Burchard said...
Sonia, both you and Boz have good taste.
- January 24, 2013 at 9:53 AM
- Dina said...
Chicken soup with "soup almonds," chicken soup with noodles, or rice, or matza balls, or even plain. I could have it every day.
Mine usually starts with a package of wings. Or sometimes turkey necks.
My theory is that for it to be medicinal (the proverbial Jewish penicillin), the soup must be made for you and given to you with love.
- January 26, 2013 at 1:30 AM
- Petrea Burchard said...
I like that, Dina. John and I must be about immune to illness by now.
- January 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM


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Sing African & Gospel in the Southern Yorkshire Dales
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Holiday overview
Explore the unique sounds and rhythms of African and gospel music, using both traditional and contemporary songs. Free up your soul and your singing with lush harmonies and syncopated rhythms.
Suitable for all levels of experience. No sight-reading necessary.
Holiday highlights
- Fun, friendly and relaxed sessions
- Free afternoons give time to relax or explore the local area
- Expert leader to help you get the most out of your holiday
Price includes
- Full-board en-suite accommodation
- Full programme of tuition from our knowledgeable leader
Retaining its 19th century grandeur Newfield Hall is our most stately country house. With excellent accommodation and facilities, it's a popular location for walking and leisure activity holidays.
Newfield Hall has 48 bedrooms located either in the main building or in the tastefully converted coach house.
'Good' Rooms
These rooms are all ensuite and furnished to a good standard. They include:
'Better' Rooms
These rooms are slightly larger and/or have a better view. They include:
Only an extra £15 per person per night
'Best' Rooms
These rooms truly are the best in the house for extra luxury during your stay. They include:
Only an extra £20 per person per night
Choose Your Room: Our new "Choose Your Room" service is available at our UK country houses, providing the option to choose and confirm a specific room for an extra £30 per room. Supplements to upgrade to 'Better' or 'Best' rooms still apply. The choice of room number must be of the same room type as originally booked and is subject to availability.
At the house
|All holidays at our Country Houses are full board accommodation including evening meal on arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure. All of our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving local beers, wine and spirits.
√ Start your day with our extensive breakfast.
Your evenings
Just relax and take it easy, or if you'd like to continue to chat with our guides and fellow guests then why not grab a drink or take part in one of our optional evening activities.
All of our bars are stocked with locally sourced drinks so you can really soak up your surroundings.
Newfield Hall is fully accessible to wheelchair users and has a bedroom specifically designed for wheelchair access.
More details on Malhamdale accessibility
Additional information
- Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
- Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
- Assistance dogs accompanying visually or hearing impaired guests are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead or harness at all times
- Information can be provided in large print
- Staff have received disability awareness training
- Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
- Hired equipment can be arranged for your stay with prior notice
- Fridge for medication can be supplied
Musical experiences are always better together, so join us and create wonderful music with other like-minded enthusiasts.
Arrival day
You're welcome to check-in from 2.30pm (1pm for best & better rooms). Please join us for afternoon tea.
During your stay
We'll start singing each morning from 9.30am. Keep your vocal chords lubricated with a morning coffee break.
Enjoy lunch together, then you've got some free time. There are fantastic walks right on the doorstep and our Discovery Points are ready to make the most out of your stay - there are plenty of maps and a selection of the best tried and tested walking and cycling routes to use, as well as local weather forecasts and public transport options too – plus those all important personal insights on things to spot, places to stop, and things to do along the way. Or you can always get some more rehearsal time in by yourself.
There's more practice before dinner from 5.30pm and again after, so you can spend the evening doing what you love best!
There's usually an informal concert at the end of the holiday. Why not show off your new repertoire to other guests in the house?
Departure day
Leave (on a high note) after a leisurely breakfast.
What to Bring
All music will be provided but if you have any percussion instruments which might add to the African sound please feel free to bring them. The final evening may conclude with an informal concert and if you would like to sing something at this, you may like to bring some music for a party piece.
Local area
Discover the Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales contains the quintessential landscape of Northern England. Enjoy the surrounding scenery of green patchwork fields, drystone walls and wild moorland hills.
Newfield Hall sits in rolling open countryside. The nearest village with facilities is Gargrave where there is a pub and shop. The market town of Skipton is about seven miles away. Here you'll find a full range of facilities including supermarkets, shops, banks, chemists, pubs and cafes.
During your visit to the Newfield Hall you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:
Malham Cove
Just 10 to 15 minutes' drive from Newfield Hall is the dramatic Malham Cove, just one of the iconic limestone sights of the Yorkshire Dales. If you are not visiting the cove as part of your holiday, it's well worth making the short walk from the village.
The market town of Skipton, about 20 minutes' drive from Newfield Hall is a vibrant place to visit. Dominating the the town is its well-preserved medieval castle. www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Brontë Parsonage
Visit the parsonage in Haworth, the home of authors Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. Many of their most famous works were written here, including Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and the Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Haworth is around 45 minutes' drive from Newfield Hall. www.bronte.org.uk
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
This preserved steam railway runs from the centre of Keighley to Oxenhope via the 'Brontë' village of Haworth. The line is still well-known as the setting for the 1970 film 'the Railway Children' and boasts an impressive selection of steam locomotives. Keighley station is around 35 minutes' drive from Newfield Hall. www.kwvr.co.uk
Settle to Carlisle Railway
Ride England's most scenic railway through the Yorkshire Dales from Hellifield or Settle station. Heading north over the iconic Ribblehead viaduct you could head to the small market town of Appleby, or the border city of Carlisle. www.settle-carlisle.co.uk
Fountains Abbey
This impressive World Heritage Site contains the dramatic ruins of Fountains Abbey, the largest monastic ruins in the country. There is an exhibition of life in the medieval Abbey. Adjacent to the abbey is Studley Royal water garden – England's most spectacular Georgian water garden.
White Scar Cave
Located near the village of Ingleton, about 40 minutes' drive from Newfield Hall, White Scar is Britain's longest show cave. The underground tour reveals spectacular caverns, waterfalls and stalactites. www.whitescarcave.co.uk
Brimham Rocks
See the curious formations of Brimham Rocks above the valley of Nidderdale; around an hour's drive from Newfield Hall. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks
RHS Harlow Carr Garden
Situated near Harrogate, about 50 minutes' from Newfield Hall, are the Royal Horticultural Society's gardens at Harlow Carr. The gardens have been planted to suit the challenging growing conditions of the north. Wander and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr
The spa town of Harrogate has fabulous shopping, fine cuisine and glorious gardens. Visit the Turkish baths & health spa, Royal pump room and museum, Valley gardens and Betty's tearooms.
Lightwater Valley
Set in 175 acres of parkland near Ripon, just over an hour's drive away, Lightwater Valley has big thrill rides including the 'Ultimate', the longest rollercoaster in Europe. The park has over 40 rides and is fantastic fun for all the family. www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
One of Britain's most attractive historic cities, York is about a 1½ hours' drive from Newfield Hall. Attractions include the city walls, Minster, National Railway Museum, and Yorvik Viking Centre. www.yorkminster.org www.nrm.org.uk or www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk
Fountains Abbey image ©National Trust ImagesAndrew Butler
Travel to Newfield Hall
Our address is: Newfield Hall, Airton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4AA
By train:
The most convenient train station is at Skipton. Gargrave station is closer, but there is no taxi service from this station. For train times and route planning by train visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or phone 03457 48 49 50.
HF station transfer - great value!
Our station transfer operates every Friday and Monday between Skipton station and Newfield Hall. The pickup is at 4.10pm from Skipton railway station. On departure day the transfer will get you back to Skipton railway station by 9.35am. This transfer costs just £12 return, however a place must be reserved at least 14 days in advance by calling 020 8732 1220.
By taxi:
If you can't meet our station transfer, the 8½ mile journey from Skipton to Newfield Hall can be made by taxi. Pre-booked taxis cost approx £14 per journey. Details of our current recommended taxi company and rates will be sent to you with your booking. The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Newfield Hall Manager.
By car:
From the south, follow the A65 from Skipton to Gargrave. Leave the A65 by Eshton Road, signposted to Malham and pass Eshton Hall on the right. Newfield Hall is approx 2½ miles further on, on the right and before the village of Airton. Look out for our sign.
From the north, exit the M6 at junction 36 and take the A65 towards Skipton. In Coniston Cold village take a sharp left into a narrow road between houses, signposted to St Peters Church and Bell Busk and Malham. Pass under a railway viaduct, then after a mile bear right over a small bridge. After a further mile turn right at the junction, cross the narrow bridge then shortly after turn left through the gateway onto the drive of Newfield Hall. Look out for our sign.
There is free parking with the grounds of Newfield Hall.
Travelling from overseas
There is a local airport at Leeds/Bradford which is served by European flights. From here take the aiport bus to Leeds station, then on by train to Skipton.
Manchester Airport has a much wider range of long-haul flights. There are direct trains every hour from the airport to Skipton with one change at Leeds. Allow 2 hours to Skipton - see www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times.
Flying to London Heathrow airport is another option, but has a longer onward train journey - allow 4½ hours to reach Skipton. From Heathrow first take the Piccadilly line Underground train to London Kings Cross station. From here take a train to Skipton (1 change at Leeds) - see www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times.
Chris Hale
Chris Hale is a trained singer and conductor, has been working with community choirs for over 25 years and is currently based in north Staffordshire where she conducts five choirs of differing levels. She enjoys all kinds of music but particularly enjoys jazz and swing and is committed to encouraging singers to find their voices in a fun and enjoyable learning environment.
For further information about Chris visit www.voicefinder.wix.com/voicefinders
Guest feedback: "any holiday with Chris is great fun - I don't know where she gets her energy from!"
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Spring may be upon us, but for me that means long hours at work, and not a whole lot of time to cook. In fact, I'm lucky if I have a moment to myself between getting home and my head hitting the pillow, so while everyone else is starting to grill up a storm, I'm spending my weekends making meals that yield a ton of leftovers that reheat well. Such is the life of someone working in financial services during tax season!
This soup fits the bill of both easy to make in massive batches, and perfect for leftovers. All the ingredients are staples in my pantry, so while it might take some planning (especially with dried beans), once I have the pot on the stove, I know I'll have lots to feed myself and the kids on crunch nights when I don't have a lot of time after a long day in the office.
Smoky Black Bean Soup
1 lb dried black beans (or 3 15oz cans)
Olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 carrots, diced
12 oz flavourful sausage {I used moose salami}
1 small head of garlic, minced
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 Tbsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup beer or white wine
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock
salt & pepper
Soak black beans overnight. Drain, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45-60 minutes, until just tender. {Or skip this step completely and use 3 15oz cans of black beans!}
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and cook onion and carrots until onions are translucent and carrots are tender about 8-10 minutes. Add sausage and cook a few more minutes, until sausage is browned. Add garlic and chipotle peppers, stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Add spices, stir to coat. Deglaze your pot with a generous splash of beer or white wine.
Pour in the rest of the beer, crushed tomatoes, and chicken stock, and add beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
Partially blend with an immersion blender to thicken the soup. Season with salt & pepper to taste, and serve with a dollop of avocado cream {recipe below}.
Avocado Cream
1 avocado
2 Tbsp sour cream
2 Tbsp greek yogurt
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp lime juice
Mash the avocado, and whisk in remaining ingredients. Make immediately before serving, as it will discolour a little over time {but that doesn't affect the taste!}
For other ideas on how to make your life more delicious, visit the Life Made Delicious page for inspiration!
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In dealing with a contract renewal negotiation, CM Punk brought the world of transmedia storytelling to professional wrestling.
Before I dive into this, I need to explain some wrestling terminology. A "work" is something that's scripted — Wrestler A hates Wrestler B in the ring, but backstage they're friends and they travel together, for example. When a story is is worked, it's all fictional.
A "shoot" is the opposite — it's very real, bringing backstage politics to the ring. Wrestler A shoots on Wrestler B in the ring, and that's because they're real tension (or "heat") between them outside of the ring.
Over time, promoters realized that audiences really liked shoots, in much the same way that they like performers in love comedy shows to crack up (called "breaking") during rehearsed skits. So, something evolved called a "worked shoot," in which real tensions are amplified or enhanced in order to tell a better story in the ring. Often times, a worked shoot becomes a pure work, as tensions are resolved outside the ring but the story continues inside of it.
Earlier this year, CM Punk mentioned that his contract was expiring on July 17th, and he wasn't considering renewing. As far as could be determined, this was all shoot, and seemed consistent with previous interviews and Twitter messages from him. He threatened to beat John Cena (then the WWE Champion) and take the belt with him off of television at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. That seemed to be a work, and it was likely that something would happen that allow the belt to remain in the WWE's hands. There was some great shoot and worked shoot mic work leading up to the PPV which I recommend watching if you like wresting, but from a pure storytelling perspective it wasn't anything new — just quality work by two professionals at the top of their game. Punk has a number of interviews, including one with GQ magazine, in which he's pretty clear about leaving the company. The Money in the Back match comes, and John Cena and CM Punk wrestle.
And Punk wins. And leaves with the belt. And then things get interesting.
First, he posts pictures of his celebration on Twitter, making it very clear that there isn't going to be a sudden reversal or tidy wrap-up, at least not right away. Traditionally on WWE, the next night's live Raw broadcast deals with the fallout from the previous night. Everyone expected Punk to show up and be involved somehow. And yet, at the time of Raw's airing, Punk was still in Chicago at a Cubs game, and posted pictures of the belt from the game. On television, the focus was on making a new belt and the repercussions on the character of Vince McMahon, who is fired as CEO and replaced with his son-in-law, Triple H. (Side note: One CNBC reporter speculated that the SEC may have to investigate the firing, and for a few days it appears the WWE was actually playing along with the investigation. They ultimately admitted that Vince was only fired as Chairman, a title that the SEC doesn't have any authority over.) Punk still has the title.
Then, Comic-Con. CM Punk crashes the WWE/Mattel panel that has Triple H, and continues the storyline. The video is all amateur — there were no WWE cameras there, and it appears to all be unscripted. Again, except for a few mentions on Raw and on WWE.com, none of this is happening on any official WWE outlet. On July 25th, Punk returns to Raw at the very end of the show, and the story takes on its normal proportions — it's largely on television and WWE.com again. So, from a transmedia perspective, we're really looking at the time period from the evening of July 17th to the evening of July 25th.
From a television perspective, the story is simple — CM Punk leaves, a short tournament is held, a new belt awarded to John Cena, and then CM Punk returns to challenge that. You can follow along without any of the external media and get it. But by following Punk on Twitter and the incident at Comic-Con, you get a lot more texture and nuance for the story — there's a second story unconnected to official WWE media that accentuates and enhances the core story. The fact that WWE is notoriously protective of keeping their story on their own media adds to this — they went outside of their comfort zone and let Punk tell his story as well.
And, from everything I've been able to tell (although I have nothing definitive), Punk wasn't even a contractor with WWE during this time. It appears his contract legitimately expired on the 17th, and that he was resigned close to his appearance on Raw.1
To me, this shows that we're in a world where you don't have to keep a stranglehold on your narrative. Side narratives can exist in alternative channels that layer into the core narrative in intriguing ways. Further, "creative control" seems to be more resilient and more fluid than previously believed. On the one hand, there's nothing really that groundbreaking about what happened during that week in July, but the fact that a venerable entertainment company like the WWE tried it and, more specifically, let a contractor run with it says volumes.
So, thank you, CM Punk. You have made me seriously reconsider the boundries of storytelling.
- I have since learned that in a recent interview, Punk admits to resigning his contract the day of the 17th, so he was a paid contractor that entire time. However, a lot of my core point stands. ↩


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File Release Notes and Changelog
Release Name: pgcluster-1.3.1rc6
Release Notes
PGCluster-1.3.1rc6 is a synchronous replication system using PostgreSQL-8.0.8. And this is rc6 of PGCluster-1.3.1.
Change Log
This version is fixed dead lock determination bug and add following new function. (1)-The queue which put the received query during recovery changed to file from memory (message queue). (2) Not only "rsync" but "pg_dump" can be chosen as the recovery method. (This means that PGCluster is dynamically upgradable. ) When you want to recovery the cluster DB using pg_dump command, you can restart cluster DB with "-U" option. (3) This package is re-uploaded version


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Calf Scours: Combating Pathogens
Within the first few hours of life, a calf gets up and is likely to suckle everything within reach as it searches for the udder. In the process, the calf is at risk for picking up various pathogens along the way. As these pathogens make their way to the gut, the calf can quickly develop scours and become dehydrated.
Maternal Protection -Since the cow provides protection via the colostrum, scour prevention should
start with her. When pregnant cows are vaccinated against bacterial and viral pathogens, they pass along the protection to calves through their colostrum.
Colostrum - It's important that the calf receive adequate colostrum to achieve passive transfer of
immunity from disease. Supplementation may be desirable, especially during inclement weather,
which can increase pathogen load and weaken the calf's immune system.
Antibodies -Scour protection vaccines may be administered orally to newborn calves within the first 6 to 12 hours of life.
Fluid Therapy -Proper rehydration with a balanced electrolyte formula is crucial for scouring calves.
Antibiotics - Sulfas and antibiotics are indicated for scours caused by bacterial infection.
As always, if you have questions about the health of your herd, we will do our best to help you find answers that make sense.
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File Away
1. Keep a portable file tote for catalogs, thank-you notes, shopping lists, and a menu planner. Take it with you for when you're waiting in the school carpool lane and check things off your to-do list. -Stephanie Vozza, founder of theorganizedparent.com
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Make It Tidy
2. Slip your movie collection into DVD albums, organized by genre — comedies, dramas, and cartoons — so it's a cinch to flip through. Recycle the empty cases through freecycle.org. -Regina Leeds, author of One Year to an Organized Work Life (Da Capo)
3. Keep shelves tidy by rolling kids' T-shirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts instead of folding. -Stephanie Vozza, founder of theorganizedparent.com
4. Rather than splurge on a pricey charging station for phones and iPods, make one out of a console or table by drilling small holes for the cords in the back of a top drawer. -Lori Marrero, creator of The Clutter Diet
5. Avoid "my house is a mess" panic when unexpected guests drop in. Leave an empty storage ottoman or basket out for quick cleanups — make sure it's big enough to stash toys, magazines, and throws. -Alicia Rockmore, founder of Buttoned Up, Inc.
6. Multitask while watching your favorite TV show by sorting and organizing a messy drawer. -Donna Smallin, author of A to Z Storage Solutions (Storey)
7. A handsome vintage cabinet or sleek modern console can cleverly hide everything from books and games to a flat-screen TV. -Kim Myles, host of Myles of Style
8. Keep ladles, tongs, and spatulas in place by attaching adhesive Velcro strips to both the handles and the bottom of the utensil drawer. -Julie Edelman, author of The Ultimate Accidental Housewife (Hyperion)
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Video: How to Organize Keepsakes
Home Organization: Schoolwork, Artwork, and Keepsakes
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Hang It Up
9. Repurpose a plastic or wooden wine rack as off-the-floor shoe storage for the hall closet. -Ellen Phillips, author of Kick the Clutter (Rodale)
10. Don't hide a beautiful bowl in the china cabinet. Instead, show it off on top of the dresser and use it to hold everyday necessities like your watch, wallet, and rings. -Meryl Starr, author of The Home Organizing Workbook (Chronicle)
11. Hang over-the-door towel bars or hooks on a kitchen cabinet or drawer for holding oven mitts and tea towels. -Deborah Shearer, for organize.com
12. Bright silicone hooks (pictured) keep my fave fleece from being tossed to the floor. -Lindsey St. Clair, Family Circle Editorial Assistant
13. If you don't have sufficient closet space, try a pretty chest in the entryway as a catchall for items like hats, gloves, and wrapping paper. -Mary Ostyn, author of A Sane Woman's Guide to Raising a Large Family (Gibbs Smith)
14. Put a small recycling bin next to the family desk and discard junk mail as soon as it arrives. -Mary Carlomagno, author of Secrets of Simplicity (Chronicle)
15. If you lack shelf space in the bathroom, give each family member a portable plastic tote that they can keep in the bedroom for stashing their nonessentials. -Donna Smallin, author of A to Z Storage Solutions (Storey)
16. To save repeated trips up and down the stairs, keep a basket on the bottom step to stockpile items like slippers or video games. Carry them up all at once at the end of the day. -Romaine Lowery, author of The Clutter Clinic (Sterling)
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Desktop Organization
17. Run out of desktop space? Take a cue from the doctor's office and mount a plastic over-the-door file organizer to post memos, school notices, and outgoing mail. -Ellen Phillips, author of Kick the Clutter (Rodale)
18. Place a plastic sock drawer organizer in the fridge to keep small snacks like yogurt and cheese sticks organized and easily accessible to kids. -Amy Keroes, founder of Mommy Track'd
19. Stick a small office file cabinet into an empty corner of the kitchen and corral everything from coupons to recipes. -Kelly Osborne, for seejanework.com
20. Drill holes in the lids of glass jars and screw into the bottom of a shelf above your desk. Use for paperclips, thumbtacks, and rubber bands. -Sue Whitney, co-author of Junk Beautiful (Taunton)
21. Make use of empty space in a bottom cabinet with a slide-out drawer for skillets and pots. Chrome rollout drawer, from $45, containerstore.com. -Lori Marrero, creator of The Clutter Diet
22. I'm never without office essentials thanks to this three-tiered tray. -Laura Serino, Family Circle Associate Home Editor
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Repurpose an Old Wok
26. On-the-wall family calendar, Whomi, $14, whoMi.com. -Holly Bohn for seejanework.com
27. Use leftover twist ties to tame that tangle of television, computer, and cell-phone wires. -Meryl Starr, author of The Home Organizing Workbook (Chronicle)
28. Instead of tossing that never-used wok or salad bowl, leave it out on the counter to stash dishtowels or potholders. -Julie Edelman, author of The Ultimate Accidental Housewife (Hyperion)
29. Give a summer tote a year-round purpose. Place it on a closet shelf for storing scarves and belts. -Stephanie Vozza, founder of theorganizedparent.com
30. Don't waste time returning everyday clothing, like a pair of jeans or a robe, to its designated spot. Try hanging a few hooks in your bedroom closet to keep favorites off the floor but accessible. -Donna Smallin, author of A to Z Storage Solutions (Storey)
31. Avoid closet chaos by choosing one type of hanger for each closet and assigning every family member their own signature color. -Jennifer Humes, founder of clutterqueen.com
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Door Decor
32. What a bright idea — no more misplaced keys. -Judy Prouty, Family Circle Home Style Director
33. Put a little putty on the bottom of plastic drawer dividers to keep them in place. Museum putty, $6, containerstore.com. -Lori Marrero, creator of The Clutter Diet
34. Store important personal documents — like birth certificates, tax returns, and Social Security cards — in a mini safe rather than in a filing system in your desk where anyone can access them. -Mary Carlomagno, author of Secrets of Simplicity (Chronicle)
Door Organizer, Kikkerland, $8, available at kikkerlandshop.com
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Label and Color Code
35. A magnetic knife strip in the garage works for holding needed tools like screwdrivers, scissors, and pliers. -Ellen Phillips, author of Kick the Clutter (Rodale)
36. Color-code your storage bins — blue labels for the linen closet, red for the family room — so they're always returned to their proper place. -Meryl Starr, author of The Home Organizing Workbook (Chronicle)
37. Get started on the pileup of family photos by placing current pictures in albums first. When you finally have extra time, sort through and add the rest. -Donna Smallin, author of A to Z Storage Solutions (Storey)
38. Create a closet in a small nook by installing a shower tension rod and hanging a curtain. Place a chest of drawers behind it for storage. -Lauri Ward, author of Downsizing Your Home with Style (Collins Living)
39. Dymo Personal Labelmaker, $28, available at dymo.com -Jennifer Humes, the clutterqueen.com
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A Clever Way to Recycle
40. Tackle a spring and fall cleanup each year — no excuses. -Dan Ho, Host of The Dan Ho Show
41. Turn clean cardboard egg cartons into drawer organizers for jewelry and other small things that tend to get misplaced. -Alicia Rockmore, founder of Buttoned Up, Inc.
42. Dress up your desktop by putting pens and pencils in a small vase or arranging essentials like a stapler, scissors, and mail on a colorful melamine tray. -Kim Myles, host of Myles of Style
43. A compact dish-drying rack on a shelf offers easy access to cutting boards and trays. -Julie Edelman, author of The Ultimate Accidental Housewife (Hyperion)
44. A DIY organizing kit that includes garbage bags, markers, and labels can make tackling a cluttered pantry or closet less of a hassle. -Lori Marrero, creator of The Clutter Diet
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Use a Daily Planner
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Hooked Up
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A to Z Storage Solutions
Filing System
48. A desktop filing system controls the pileup of mail.
Mail Sorter, ButtonedUp, $16, available at seejanework.com
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49. Toss cans and bottles in a single unit under the sink — or stack a few on the back porch.
Front-Load Recyclers, Simple Human, $40, available at simplehuman.com
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Storage Unit
50. Make the most of under-the-bed storage with a sleek organizer on wheels.
Rolling Underbed Organizer, Neu Home, $28, available at kmart.com
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Drawer Space
51. Rattan baskets that slide in and out of a wood console make it an ideal solution for hallway clutter.
Jolie Six-Drawer Unit, Pier 1, $200, go to pier1.com for stores
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Spice Rack Solution
52. Free up counter space with a wall-mounted rack for paprika, pepper, and more.
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Magazine Holder
53. Sturdy, modern, and graphic cardboard files house everything from subscriptions to menus.
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Vanity Fair
54. Makeup, toiletries, and jewelry fit in a retro floral travel case to hang on the bathroom door.
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Divide & Conquer
55. Tame any drawer with movable dividers.Originally published in the January 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.
Hold Anything Drawer Organizer, Oxo, $22, available at oxo.com


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Richie Richardson 1995 caricature
Graphic News
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Graphic News
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28 years ago — April 2, 1991 — the original Graphic News launched using a precursor to today's websites that used email technology. These enabled infographics to be delivered electronically around the world over telephone lines. What was possible was very limited - It took 10 minutes for a 100K file to download.
Since then delivery speeds and website technology have moved on. The new website will offer the best online experience possible now, adding many new features (and offering new opportunities for the future), but still enabling existing users to select and download infographics and enjoy the distinct brand of visual journalism that is Graphic News.


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theace necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 63 diseños de 26 diseñadores freelance.
Be creative, and create a logo for a product that will titled "Age Of Information Profits". Logo must be provided in 300dpi. I just UPPED the prize, now let's see some talent ...
Age Of Information Profits
I have no requirements for fonts, colors, etc on this logo ... I'm looking for some creative ideas on this one. This will be a logo for a product called "Age Of Information Profits".
The general idea behind the product is that there is a lot of money to be made selling information in an online environment, in a wide variety of niches.
The only think I'm thinking I'd like is for the logo to be on a darker colored background, as opposed to the standard white. This will eventually be used for a website, on a DVD cover, on a DVD itself, and the title screen on the DVD.
- 300dpi or greater image in PSD or JPG format with a minimum print size that will accommodate a DVD cover. - The winner should be prepared to let me know the name of the font used after the winner is selected, and paid. - Any images used in the graphic must be licensed for use in such a way that there will be no additional fees due on my part. For example, if you use clipart or stock photos, I don't want the owner of the image hunting me down for licensing fees in the future.- Logo should appear somewhat professional and strong. I'm not looking for anything with rainbows or flourescent colors.- Logo needs to be focused on financial strength, making money, getting rich, etc ... maybe use fonts fron a dollar bill, a vault with money, document icons, and DVDs flying out of it. I don't know ... but something that focuses on the "profits" part of this, not the "information" part.
- I don't want a logo in all caps.- I don't want all the text to appear on one line ... I think that will be too wide for use in print, and on the header of a website.- Nothing with fancy cars or houses that I don't own, that's misleading.- Don't use quotes around the name, I just did that in the description for the sake of clarity ...- After seeing some entries .. no flowers. LOL.
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