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BRADENTON, Fla. -- Anyone wishing to say nice things about the Pittsburgh Pirates could start off by paying them a left-handed compliment.
The Bucs are in an enviable position from the port side. Their rotation sets up well enough, particularly if Wandy Rodriguez makes it all the way back to join ace Francisco Liriano and All-Star Jeff Locke. A trio would match the total of projected left-handed starters in the rest of the National League Central.View Full Game Coverage
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Anyone wishing to say nice things about the Pittsburgh Pirates could start off by paying them a left-handed compliment.
The Bucs are in an enviable position from the port side. Their rotation sets up well enough, particularly if Wandy Rodriguez makes it all the way back to join ace Francisco Liriano and All-Star Jeff Locke. A trio would match the total of projected left-handed starters in the rest of the National League Central.View Full Game Coverage
"In our division, I really like having another left-handed starter in the starting rotation," said manager Clint Hurdle, no doubt mindful that the Cardinals and the Reds had combined to go 46-48 in games started by lefties last season.
However, the bullpen is where the Pirates' lefty load is sick. If left-handed relievers, for their ability to match up against the game-changing lefty sluggers, are big league gold, the Bucs are sitting on a Fort Knox.
The two incumbent left-handed relievers -- Tony Watson and Justin Wilson, who between them made 125 appearances last season and posted an ERA of 2.23 -- made their delayed Grapefruit League debuts in Monday's 7-6 win over Boston in McKechnie Field.
Watson and Wilson may have been itching to be seen, considering a quartet of outside candidates had already caught Hurdle's eye.
Joely Rodriguez and a trio of non-roster invitees -- Yao-Hsun Yang, Daniel Schlereth and Adam Wilk -- had combined to allow one run in eight innings through the weekend.
Watson added a perfect inning to that ledger. Wilson was dirtier, allowing a two-run homer to Bryce Brentz -- Hurdle: "He left one changeup up that was hit for the homer." -- in his two-thirds of an inning.
"It was his first outing," Hurdle said. "We needed to get those guys on the mound. He'll be much more comfortable with a better feel for things next time out."
The Pirates' staff is thrilled by the abundance of credible lefty relief arms, also a huge NL Central asset. Last season, St. Louis hit .140 against left-handed relievers.
"That's why we brought them in," Hurdle said when asked about having a "plethora" of lefty relief options. "We got some people we want to look at."
Yang, from Taiwan, was signed after Spring Training camp had already opened and earned a win (over the Yankees) in the first of his two appearances. Schlereth has the most big league experience (94 appearances with Arizona and Detroit in 2009-12) and has had two scoreless outings. However, Wilk has been the biggest eye-opener.
After four years in the Detroit organization that included a couple of brief trials with the Tigers, Wilk last year joined an expansion team in South Korea in hopes of proving to Major League scouts his ability to take regular turns in a five-man rotation.
Instead, he appealed to the Bucs as a reliever, and has been nearly spotless his first two outings.
"He had to find a way to do some things differently," Hurdle said, "and it could bode very well for him in his future. There's some deception in the delivery. There's a little late movement. He's worked very hard. He wanted to get back to the States and seemed to be a good fit with us. We'll continue to give him the ball and see what he can do."
The competition raises hurdles for Wilk's chances of making a Major League return from his South Korean detour, but even he acknowledges the luxury of the depth.
"Having a myriad of quality lefties, in the long run, is good. It breeds competition," Wilk said. "And if each of us embrace that competition, it'll make everybody better.
"Options are a great thing to have; they really strengthen your team -- as opposed to finding it difficult to pick seven guys to make up the bullpen. Also, they allow you to have some alternative in Triple-A if players don't perform in the big leagues."
"It's not like every time you take the ball, if you don't have a good outing, you're out," Hurdle said. "But we do have depth -- that's the one thing we tried to create. And the guys understand that. We pretty much laid it out for them in our entrance interviews, letting them know where they stand.
"Now it's time for them to go and enjoy the competition, and see where it takes them and us. But the competition is healthy."
It is extremely early in the process, but if enough people do not pitch themselves out of this competition, one of two things is likely to happen.
If general manager Neal Huntington sees a need, and an opportunity, to make a trade to improve another area of the team, his exchange price would come from this stockpile.
Or, the GM will face some tough decisions come March 30. Huntington professed he would relish that.
"We're looking forward to the challenging decision of taking our seven best relievers north," Huntington said. "What does that mean, bigger picture? It will work itself out because of injury and attrition."
Indeed, it always seems to.
"How many pitchers did we use last year?" asked Hurdle, knowing the answer. "Twenty-seven. So if you don't break camp with us on March 30, you want to go down and work yourself into being the next guy up."
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer.


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Editorial board member Steve Moore on Republicans voting down a Republican Study Committee budget and the Senate CR deal avoiding a government shutdown. Photos: Getty Images
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... I ... or watch it and now we're Steve Moore is standing by ... to talk about ... the real budgets ... that have been going on in the last thirty six hours ... by Steve welcome ... um I'm I'm I was the first about the continuing resolution so it looks like ... we have a six month truce in ... the budget that was the second case ... yet the shares but you know I would declare this a victory for the Republicans and we haven't seen a lot of those on the budget ... and last year to marry but what happened here was the Democrats in the Senate basically ... of greed two on continuing with the sequester those automatic across the board cuts that perhaps Obama's been complaining about so much about ... that those will now continue through the end of the year and last item us to Congress comes back and change is a lot but I think that was a big breakthrough for the Republicans together are virtually all of the Democrats in the Senate to agree to that level of funding which is about fifty billion dollars stock reduction from last year's level ... not to try and figure probably hear the White House talking about ... laughter ensued and I'm sure the sternum budget number to what was the significance of the House passing the Ryan budget ... close enough to get out and this is a balanced budget in ten years ... aam it is he was a pretty much a straight party line vote Mary of almost all the Republicans voted for the Ryan budget ... on virtually all of the Democrats voted against it but you know I think Republicans can now I'm ... you know ... they're just a little bit say in fact John Binner has already put out a press release by in the last few minutes Mary saying what were we got a balanced budget where's the balance budget in the Democratic front of it and that's a very good question so Steve and upon six year for the house to pass ... do we do real budget that they want but also to pass the CR to look ... reasonable and look like they can cooperate with Democrats is that the calculation ... well ... that didn't battle Royale that Telecom is it that probably tomorrow Mary ... that that somehow or Harry Reid is going to the sin of Democratic jobs to get fifty one votes for that godawful of the budget Patty Murray but for the one with a trillion half dollar tax increase I tell you this very there are not permitted Democrats are enthusiastic about voting for that that they will probably get fifty one votes and that's what sets up the big battle over the coming weeks as well be the Ryan ... budget will be is closer to the ... submarine budget will it be a budget that actually cut spending and holds the line on taxes will be what the Democrats want this giant tax increases and that's not to have resolved anytime soon ... Steve there was a third budget as me every time is that the top of the segment ... that's called the Republican study Committee budget which was voted on ... yesterday I failed one oh four to one thirty two where the hundred and seventy one Democrats voting presents ... I was the significance of of that budget ... you know by the way I can remember the last I'd rather watch a twenty five years Mary I can remember the last time where an entire party voted process ... I that is to say they didn't vote cast a vote on the on on a piece of legislation ... and with the reason the radar that stood out as they wanted to embarrass the Republicans ... I have them pass this House Republican study Committee budget which is the conservative alternative ... to the Paul Ryan budget is as steeper cuts and more meaty cuts in some ways entitlement programs ... and the Democrats wanted to run against the Republicans ... for the past the budget but it did not pass that it failed by a few bulge ... see why when Democrats won and won a record vote now ... because they wanted that they thought is that they all voted price and ... that there would be a majority the Republicans would vote for the study Committee budget which as replacing the big cuts married and cuts in so Security Medicare and the Democrats were going out in the next couple months write out their TV ads of bratty being thrown over the class ... in her interact wheelchair so that was there ... that was their plan of action ... okay well it sounds like a windy day for Republicans getting the sequester cuts ... extended in getting the Democrats to to sign on ... editorial board member Steve Moore from Washington thank you so much for being with us

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Group Leader - Paia
|Group Leader - Paia
|School Age
|A+ Paia
|955 Baldwin Avenue Paia HI 96779
|Position Summary:
|Submit lesson plans to Site Coordinator (1) week in advance. Strive to make all activities meaningful and enjoyable for every child. Follow schedule and start activities on time. Ensure that group is under control and never left unsupervised. Remain with your group throughout the day. Set a positive example for children to follow.
|Group of 20 school age children
|Nature of Supervision:
|Works under supervision of Site Coordinator, Assistant Site Coordinator or independently in their absence.
Typical Duties
- Always ensure safety and health of all group members
- Understand and be in accord with Kama'aina Kids purpose and policies
- Organize in advance an activity that is in line with the objectives of the program
- Lead and control the group in all daily activities
- Stimulate creative learning and create fun and positive group experiences
- Communicate with parents or guardians of children on a daily basis
- Care for and maintain facilities and equipment used by the group
- Attend all leaders' meetings called by the Site Coordinator
- Attend all special events such as Parent Orientation, Family Nights, etc.
- Attend periodic staff training
- Pass out notices as required
- Promote Enrichment and Holiday Care programs to parents and students
- Oversee proper sign-in and sign-out procedures of daily rosters
Physical Effort Required
Ability to lift 40 lb., physically fit to teach, supervise and participate with school aged children in sports and other activities that may require running, jumping, bending and squatting; ability to stand for (4) four hours, if necessary to the activity being presented.
Employment Requirements
It is each employee's responsibility to meet the following State Licensing, DOE, and Kama'aina Kids requirements:
- Provide State of Hawaii Dept. of Health approved TB clearance (i.e.: copy of card).
- Arrange with the Human Resources Department for Finger Printing.
- At your own expense, obtain one (1) Employment Physical (The Human Resources Office will provide the form to be completed by the physician of your choice).
- Obtain Community First Aid & CPR certification (This requirement can be met by attending one of the classes presented each month by Kama'aina Kids).
- Provide company with copies of other current certification cards (i.e.: Life Guard, Water Safety, etc.).
- Attend Orientation Training provided by the company.
- Attend Bloodborne Pathogen Training provided by company
Prior experience working with school-age children preferred.
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.


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4Chan, the popular message board everyone from Rick Astley to Time Magazine loves to hate, is reportedly the reason the odd phrase "#gorillapenis" has shot to the top of Twitter's Trending Topic. The genital infiltration is being referred to as "Operation Sh*tter."
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Artisan Crafted Brass and Quartz Bead Dangle Earrings, "Autumn Garden Path"
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Like stepping stones leading to a secret garden, forest green and burgundy pebbles of dyed quartz pave the way in these original earrings from Nareerat in Thailand. The artisan knots the quartz gems by hand on dark brown cords, adding tiny brass beads for shine. The earrings dangle from sterling silver hooks.
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"To create my jewelry, I like to sit in the middle of the materials – colorful stones and pearls in many shapes… Nature is a reference for my designs."
"In 1982, after I graduated from grade nine, I moved to Bangkok. There I was a secretarial major at the Convert of the Holy Infant Jesus School, where I studied for three years. Then I worked as a buyer at a foreign trading agency until 1992 when an enamel company asked me to work in their marketing department. I thought it was a good opportunity so I worked there for three years before I quit to get married.
"My hobby is origami, folding papers into many shapes. In 1996, my first daughter was born. I named her Ice. While I was pregnant, I spent all of my time doing origami. It made me get better and appreciate art. After I had some time off for being pregnant, I went back to work for another three years until I had cute twin sons in 2000. They are H and OAT. I quit working again when I had the twins and devoted all my time to them.
"When I moved to a new house about a year later, I was so bored. I wanted to have my own small business so I looked for products at the big Bangkok market. I liked several kinds of jewelry so I bought some of them to sell at my sister's shop. The feedback was great, so I decided to design my own jewelry in 2004.
"I prefer to design and craft the jewelry myself. I wanted to make something different from what you find in the market. So I bought a book about making jewelry and the processes. I started from the beginning. It was so hard before I finished and it took me long time to make the first piece. When I knew the basics and the process, I started to design by myself. I tried for long time until I got better. Finally, in September of 2005, I opened my own small shop.
"I have faith and believe in God, and I want to look after my three children so they grow up to be good people. I also want to make jewelry. At present, I live with my husband and our children, and I do my jewelry by myself.
"The greatest challenge in my life may not be exciting but it is challenging to me. It is making jewelry and presenting my ideas through my designs. One of my best memories is when the doctor told me that I was expecting twins. It was the best gift from God. And one more good memory is when I sold a necklace I named 'Green Silk Curtain' to my first customer. It was the first necklace I designed and crafted by hand.
"I love all of my work. I am satisfied and happy when I see my others appreciate my designs. This inspires me to make more beautiful jewelry.
"Now I am able to offer work to more than 30 women in my community, both on permanent and temporary basis. Some of these women were single when they started working with me, and now they have children so I let them take home some of the work and pay them extra. They seem happy with the way we work together, and that's the main reason for staying with me at the workshop.
"They are very skilled women who help me shape flowers, assemble the complicated designs, etc. They also help training those who come on a temporary basis. The women that join on temporary basis normally come here and then take the work home. For some of them, this is their main source of income and for others it's a way to earn a little bit extra to their usual jobs.
"There is an older women who is 60 and she works with me on temporary basis so I give her a relatively easier type of work which she can take home. She enjoys the work and we are happy to have her as part of our group of women working together to make each piece special.
"I've always been interested in handicrafts. When I saw handmade jewelry, it piqued my interest. Now, I feel happy when I touch the material – I find inspiration to create new works.
"To create my jewelry, I like to sit in the middle of the materials – colorful stones and pearls in many shapes. My inspiration tells me what kind of design to create or what kind of material to use. Nature is a reference for my designs.
"I would like people to know me as an artist and designer who creates handmade jewelry. To shoppers from all over the world, I'd like to say that there are still many quality artists waiting to be discovered."
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Undoubtedly, frugality can be a powerful tool that can help you start digging out of a financial hole. Every time you make a choice to cut your spending, you're directly leaving more money behind in your bank account. It's an immediate effect, too.
That's money you can use to pay off debt, buff up an emergency fund, improve your retirement savings, or pretty much anything else you can imagine. The best part is that frugality is accessible to everyone. There's virtually no one reading this site that cannot afford to trim their spending in some way.
No matter how effective frugality is, though, it has limitations. There's only so much of a difference you can make using frugal tactics, and if you want to continue to improve your financial situation, you have to turn your eye to generating more income.
While improving your income is an incredibly powerful tool as well, it also has drawbacks. There are only so many hours in a day, for one. For another, many avenues for improving your income don't see immediate returns.
I think it's worthwhile for everyone who's serious about improving their financial state to spend at least some of their time and energy improving their income generation. However, the exact method you use depends a lot on what your needs are.
For example, if you're in a situation where immediate income is really needed, a part time job is probably the best option. You can, of course, also sell off extra items around your home to make ends meet veryquickly, but aside from that, gainful employment is the quickest way to get cash on the table.
The benefit of a part time job is really clear. It gets you a paycheck, usually at a pretty fast rate. if you are worried about making ends meet for the next few months, this is the best method for getting that cash in hand.
The drawbacks are numerous, though. Over the long run, a minimum wage job isn't going to be the most productive use of your time. Also, it's going to demand an investment of time and energy immediately, and the amount you make from a part time job directly correlates to the time and energy you invest in it.
I'd only use the part time job route if you need some very quick additional cash to start your turnaround and make it through some tough months right now.
If you're not on the precipice of financial doom, though, there are a couple additional options to consider.
One path is to maximize your current career trajectory. Whatever path you're on, invest in that path. Build relationships at work, both in your workplace and outside of it. Put in plenty of extra effort to put extra polish on your work projects. When you're idle, find productive things to do. Seek additional training or education in your spare time.
The catch here is that the return is rarely immediate. Sure, it can help to shore up your job security a bit, but it rarely leads to quick raises and promotions and job opportunities. You can spend years building up your networking and your professional accomplishments and not see a dime of return during that period. Eventually, you will (virtually always) see some sort of positive return for the time and energy you've put in, but it's certainly rare for it to be immediate.
I usually view this path as the best option for people who are strongly comfortable with and happy with their current career trajectory.
For others, building a side business or a second career is a good option. With freelancing opportunities, you can often start to build an income on the side while you still work at your primary job.
This is something of a middle ground between a part time job and career advancement. You can usually earn a little bit using this path, but many side businesses tend to have a slow build. You earn just a bit during the first months, then it gradually increases as you continually contribute effort to it. Sometimes, it grows into your main career.
The correct path here really depends on your life situation. In any case, I think any financially wise person who is not already in a position of full financial independence should be following one of these paths. If you're not investing extra time and energy into increasing your income and securing your financial life, then you're simply guaranteeing yourself a longer path to the prosperity you dream of.
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Online Safety: Protecting Your Kids from Cyberporn
Sexually explicit photos, videos, chats and more—never has so much raunchy material been so readily available. But by staying alert and connected, you can help shield your kids from cyberporn.
The other day while my two boys were at school, I forced myself to conduct a pretty creepy experiment. First, I went online and checked out a few of the estimated 4.2 million pornographic sites on the Internet. Next, I visited one of those sex chat rooms that randomly pair you with someone else for a webcam-based conversation and witnessed the extreme things people are doing in full view of total strangers. Then I imagined being a kid—and how I would've reacted if this had been the first graphic sexual imagery I'd ever seen.
After I completed this challenge, my blood pressure was in the stratosphere, and I was more than a little freaked out. What's shocking is how insanely easy it is for anyone—including kids—to enter this world without registering or paying for a thing. But cyberporn is a fact of life for kids today: Fifty-three percent of boys and 28 percent of girls between the ages of 12 and 15 deliberately seek out sexually explicit material, much of it online, according to a recent survey. That's not to mention the leagues of minors who are exposed unintentionally each year, whether through sexting or clicking on links in spam or logging onto sites with deliberately misleading domain names. "The idea of kids looking at racy images is nothing new," says Jane D. Brown, Ph.D., a professor at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "What's different now is that the Internet, cell phones and digital cameras have made pornography, much of it hard-core and violent, more accessible to younger people than ever before."
Given this disturbing reality, it's the responsibility of all parents to protect their kids not only by supervising their activities online, but also by teaching them what a healthy, loving relationship actually is. "Living in such a wired, communication-rich environment may be what finally forces people to talk to their kids about cyberporn and so many other difficult but important issues," says Ralph DiClemente, Ph.D., professor of public health at Emory University in Atlanta. "If you think about it, there's a silver lining here."
The New Normal
Before the Internet, studies indicated that people who looked at a lot of erotica built up a tolerance, driving them to seek out more extreme and explicit materials. "These days the Web—with its virtually unlimited content, variety and anonymity—feeds that compulsion in a way that, say, a magazine never could," says DiClemente.
Even so, the vast majority of adolescents exposed to cyberporn don't become addicted. "There's no data showing a huge catastrophe here," J. Dennis Fortenberry, M.D., professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. "Most young people will see and interact with Internet pornography—just like they'll experiment with other electronic media—and move on."
The small percentage of kids who end up developing psychological problems are generally those with preexisting addictive tendencies or compulsions. Other factors, including boredom, social isolation and depression, can also increase a child's vulnerability, according to Stephen Schultz, a partner at the Oxbow Academy residential treatment center for teen sex addiction located in Wales, Utah.
But there are troubling signs that regular exposure can affect what experts call the "adolescent's sexual script." In other words, kids may come to believe that what they're seeing online is normal or at least acceptable. Because Internet porn seldom reflects realistic interaction between partners, kids who see a lot of it are more likely to dissociate sex from intimacy, according to research done at the University of Amsterdam. Both males and females also appear to have distorted views of sexual gender roles in real life. "Girls are more inclined to be submissive because that's how women are usually portrayed," says Brown. Her work also suggests that boys who watch porn from a young age are more likely to harass others, and that adolescents who frequently view explicit erotica tend to start having intercourse earlier. Still, she and other experts can't say whether it is the cause of such behaviors. "Most likely, it doesn't create problems but can trigger a downward spiral for kids who are already inclined that way," says Brown.
Here's the good news for parents everywhere: No matter how pervasive or accessible, the Internet is not the most powerful determinant of adolescent sexual behavior, and you can take steps to shield your kids from cyberporn. "For the past six years we've surveyed teens and they consistently tell us that it's their parents—not their peers or popular culture—who have the greatest influence on their decisions about sex," says Bill Albert, chief program officer at the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy in Washington, D.C. "The closest thing we have to a magic bullet is parents and children working together to create a connected, communicative family."
Step 1: Stay Aware
Understanding your teen's virtual reality is a good place to start. That doesn't mean becoming a Facebook fanatic or cyberspy, but you should have a clear idea of what he's doing and where he's going, says psychologist Larry D. Rosen, Ph.D., author of iDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming Its Hold on Us (Palgrave Macmillan). Have him show you his Facebook or Twitter page, and ask if students at school are sexting or visiting explicit sites—and what he thinks about it. "You've got to know enough about his online activities before you can talk about them in a meaningful way," says Rosen. Checking out the pictures he's posted on Facebook, for example, can lead to an informal chat about which ones are appropriate and why.
Step 2: Play Interference
There are many tools parents can use to limit kids' access to porn sites, such as checking their Internet histories and installing filtering software that blocks sexually explicit material. Just keep in mind that they're not foolproof. "Filters have their value, especially when it comes to protecting young kids from accidental exposure. But if teens want to access sexual material, they'll find a way around whatever barriers you've created," says Eva S. Goldfarb, Ph.D., professor of health education at New Jersey's Montclair State University.
Some parents require kids to keep their bedroom doors open while on the Web. Others require that laptops and desktops be out in the open, in places like the kitchen or den. "It ultimately comes down to what works best for your family and your house," says Rosen. "The point is to not let your kids hole up quietly in their rooms. It's tempting, since a quiet teen seems like an easy teen. But over the long term, it's asking for trouble."
Step 3: Start a Dialogue
Despite even the best efforts, your kids will probably be exposed to cyberporn, if they haven't been already. And it's happening a whole lot earlier and with greater frequency than most parents realize. All of which underscores the importance of talking to your teens and laying a strong foundation for a healthy attitude about sex. Psychoanalyst Paul Joannides, Psy.D., author of Guide to Getting It On (Goofy Foot Press), puts it even more bluntly: "If you don't teach your kids about sex in this day and age, porn and the media will."
Ideally, there should be an ongoing, age-appropriate discussion that evolves over the years, says Albert. Not "The Talk" many of us had with our parents when we were kids, which was probably stilted, awkward and quickly dismissed. "Think of it more as an 18-year conversation," says Albert, pointing out that opportunities for parents to get the conversation started are everywhere. With tweens and teens, the sheer overabundance of sex on television, at the movies and in the news provides a convenient way in. Next time you're watching something together and see people jumping into bed, ask your teen if she thinks they're making the right decision and why. Raise the issue of contraception, condoms and responsibility. If there are blaring headlines about a sexual assault, bring up the matter of mutual consent.
Make clear what your personal values are—such as whether sex should only take place in a loving relationship or after marriage—and the reasons why you feel that way. Try not to shy away from specifics like masturbation, which for most kids is the first sexual experience they're going to have.
And don't just dwell on the downside. It's perfectly fine to discuss the joy of sex, both physical and emotional. "Parents are uncomfortable and afraid to talk with their kids about how pleasurable and fun sex is," says Joannides. "But when we're open with our children, they'll ask us the questions that are really on their minds and decide we're the ones they can turn to."
Worst-Case Scenario
You've had dozens of discussions with your tween or teen about Internet porn. You've supervised, monitored, checked browser histories and thought all was well. Then you receive a call from his best friend's mom, who has just caught the boys online at a XXX-rated site.
Don't panic. Take a deep breath and tell yourself that this unwelcome discovery opens the door for yet another positive exchange. When your child gets home, ask how he got to the site. By accident? Lured by spam or pop-up ads? Was he already familiar with the destination?
Even if it's the latter, hold your temper and turn the talk into a teaching moment. Acknowledge that sexual curiosity is natural, and that with so much pornography online, it's tempting to search it out.
"Remind your child—yet again—that the images he's seen do not depict what sex in a relationship is actually like, and that the sex portrayed is often exploitative and harmful to women," says Eva Goldfarb. You might even offer to get some educational books about sex that are geared for teens.
Fact is, no matter how hard we try, we can never totally control what our kids do online. But they are far better off being informed and forewarned, and that's worth whatever embarrassment or discomfort it may cause you. "When children feel connected to their parents and have had conversations with them about their sexual beliefs, it matters," says Jane Brown. "It really does."
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The elegance of embossed china dinnerware dresses up any tabletop setting. When you want a classic, polished look, the clean silhouettes and refinement of commercial china make a beautiful first impression to customers—and it's designed to withstand years of commercial use. Your chef will also love the versatility of classic white china, which allows for a more varied meal presentation.
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"I draw, he prints, and together we make."
Praise for LEO:
WIRED.com, "A Kids' Book Where Every Character Can Be 3-D Printed"
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Core77.com, "Experience the Magic of 3D Printing (And Create Your Own Designs) with Carla Diana's 'LEO the Maker Prince'"
The Telegraph, "LEO the Maker Prince children's book - CES 2014: the top 12 best gadgets"
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LEO the Maker Prince teaches children (both young and old) about 3D printing by following Carla and LEO's journey through Brooklyn. LEO is a walking, talking robot who happens to be able to print (in plastic) any object that Carla draws. The other robots have their own special capabilities: H1-H0 prints in metal, Sinclair can find and print objects from a huge catalog of designs, and the others (including AL1C3-D, IRIS-7, and NiXie) have unique talents, too. Readers can come along for the journey, too: all of the objects in the book are printable one way or another.
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All the objects created by the characters in the book are available for download from Thingiverse, and can be made at home with a personal 3D printer or ordered through a 3D printing service.
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Whirlpool's brands of home appliances are now available nationwide to customers of the largest privately held homebuilder in America.
Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool, the nation's largest manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, said this month that it has signed a new supplier agreement with Houston-based David Weekley Homes.
David Weekley Homes customers can now outfit their kitchens and laundry rooms with brands such as Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid and Jenn-Air.
David Weekley Homes builds first time, move up and luxury homes in 17 cities across the Southeast, Southwest and Midwest.
"This agreement is a great cultural and business fit, and we're looking forward to the growth that comes from working with David Weekley Homes as the homebuilding recovery continues to gain ground," said Bob Bergeth, general manager, Whirlpool builder sales.
David Weekley Homes ranks as the 17th-largest homebuilder in the U.S., with nearly 2,500 homes in 2012, according to BUILDER magazine.


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Friday, August 20, 2010
preschooler lunchy lunch
On the left:
- homemade pizza pocket
- two pieces of butterfly-shaped havarti cheese slices
- organic yogurt covered raisins
- Garden of Eatin' organic multigrain Popped Tortillas
On the right:
- blackberries in silicone cup with litte kitty mini-fork
- pickles and two cherry tomatoes
The Popped Tortillas are a new thing we are trying out. There are 18 grams of whole grains, 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein per serving. Not too shabby for a crunchy snack!
11 comments:
- Cap Creations said... [Reply to comment]
Looks yummy! You make it all look so fun! Love that!
- August 20, 2010 at 4:19 PM
- Morgan said... [Reply to comment]
How do you get your kids to eat tomatoes? I try and try and my son (and husband) just will not touch them unless made into a sauce over noodles.
- August 20, 2010 at 8:58 PM
- Melissa said... [Reply to comment]
It is a very new development, the tomato eating. They don't really LIKE them, but they will eat one or two (usually one). But I'm not giving up on the effort. ;-)
My baby though, that little guy just gobbles them up! :)
- August 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM
- Kristie Clower said... [Reply to comment]
Looks good. Those chips sound good.
Both my girls love tomatoes. I think picking them fresh out of the garden is what did the trick.
- August 20, 2010 at 10:58 PM
- Mommyof2girlz said... [Reply to comment]
Looks fantastic and I love Havarti cheese...yummmm!
- August 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM
- Cameron said... [Reply to comment]
This looks awesome!! Okay, now I have a serious question & you can reply to this in email if you want but I thought I'd ask in the comments...
Do you spend a bunch of money at the grocery on this stuff? Because it seems like you always have something different & it's always so yummy & fancy looking!! I showed these to my friend & she goes, "I don't have a big enough grocery budget to do things like that."
Is that really an issue or can you do this on a budget?
- August 21, 2010 at 9:06 PM
- Melissa said... [Reply to comment]
Cameron, I'm a little bit confused by the grocery thing. I don't spend any more money on food in order to do bentos, this is the same food I'd buy to feed my family anyway. I'd still buy cheese, crackers, cereal bars, fruit, etc. The only thing I can think of that I buy especially for bentos that is a little splurge is the once-in-awhile Babybell cheeses (small round red wax coated cheese).
I do always have something different because we have a lot of people in our family that eat it, so our turn-around on food is quick. LOL A box of strawberries is gone in two days, a box of raspberries can be gone in one, for example!
The food is a necessity, and packing food in bentos saves money over buying single-serve packaging, hands down.
Now the actual "supplies" of bento can be another story. ;-) Although all you NEED for bentos is a box to pack food in....all the little gizmos like picks and cute inner cups and stuff can add up $$ if you let it get out of control (raises hand).
- August 22, 2010 at 12:10 AM
- Gretchen said... [Reply to comment]
With school getting ready to start for my 4 year old, I'm always looking for inspiration. We rotate btwn pnut b & jelly sandwich and turkey sandwich, plus 2 sides. So - this blog is great! i'll definitely check back in!
Question -- does your kiddo eat the pizza pockets cold?
Thanks for all the fun inspiration!
- August 25, 2010 at 2:34 PM
- Melissa said... [Reply to comment]
Hi Gretchen! Does my kiddo eat the pizza pocket cold? It depends on which kiddo. ;-) My daughter will eat them cold quite happily, my son will only eat them warm.
Thanks for being here! :)
- August 26, 2010 at 2:58 PM
- Deanna said... [Reply to comment]
Hi! just found your blog and I'm in love! =)
where did you get the yellow cup the raisins are in? it looks different than a silicon muffin holder. Thanks!
- August 31, 2010 at 8:21 AM
- Melissa said... [Reply to comment]
Hello Deanna! :) Sorry for my delay in responding! Actually, that little one holding the raisins is also a silicone cup. It came in a set of three, and this is the largest one of the set. You can see them here:
Link to the shop: http://bit.ly/aOxtwY
And then search for "silicone food cup flower". :) They also come in square and wedge shapes.
- September 9, 2010 at 6:17 PM


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Is there any plans to submit the site to Tap A Talk?
Is there any plans to submit the site to Tap A Talk?
No. Did it once and ran into issues.
Regards, Barry
Ok, thanks.
Barry, I have an IT background and belong to several forums, all on Tapatalk. Out of curiousity on my part, do you recall the problems that you had? Was it related to the plugin, submission, vBulletin version?
+1 for Tapatalk
It would bee really nice to have Beesource on Tapatalk.
+1 for Tapatalk
It would bee really nice to have Beesource on Tapatalk.
Ya would be great to have it in tapatalk I used it for 10 other forums . Easy way for me to get on forums with tapatalk .
Admittedly, Tapatalk would be a great resource here.
I've successfully implemented Tapatalk on two different forums without issue. PM if you want to have another go at it.
I know that I would definitely be a more active user if I had access to this forum via tapatalk. ++a million for Tapatalk
TapaTalk has come a long way on the methods of implementation. I would not be so afraid of it. I have also implemented it on my Vbulletin forums.
Tap A Talk? What's that? Anything like the beesource chatroom?
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What is tap a talk?
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The Mustang wheel market isn't very big outside the world of replica wheels unless you're looking to spend a few thousand for a custom set of wheels. Velgen Wheels is filling that void with their VMB5 style wheels.
This 20" x 9" VMB5 wheel features 10 spokes paired together. The paired spoke styling is similar to the VMB6 wheel, but the VMB5 has a fewer number of spokes. The spokes are also skinnier and reminiscent of competition wheels. A slight lip sits just behind the spokes on the barrel. The aluminum monoblock wheels are cast, then sent through three CNC machining stages for a perfect finished product. This wheel is finished with a satin bronze powder coat to create a unique appearance that will work with just about any Mustang. A stylish center cap features Velgen's name.
The 20" diameter wheel provides a large amount of clearance for big brake kits and has no problem fitting around factory 15" Brembo brakes. The Velgen wheel requires a metal hubcentric ring for installation. This ring is included with each wheel.
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Like all Velgen wheels, the 20" x 9" VMB5 wheels are low pressure cast wheels. Low pressure casting uses positive pressure to move the molten aluminum into the mold quicker. This helps improve mechanical properties and achieve a finished product that is denser than a gravity cast wheel. Low pressure casting is the most common process approved for aluminum wheels sold to the OEM market and it offers a good value for the aftermarket as well. Although low pressure casting has a slightly higher production cost over gravity casting, it allows for a higher quality product. After the VMB5 wheel is manufactured, it is put through a series of tests including radial testing, impact testing and fatigue testing. Velgen's quality control service ensures their wheels emerge with no imperfections.
*Valve stem TPMS compatible. All 2007 and newer Mustangs use tire pressure sensors in each wheel.
*This 20" wheel will clear the 14" Brembo brakes on 2007-2012 GT500s, 2010-2014 GTs and 2012-2013 Boss 302s as well as the 15" Brembo brakes on 2013-2014 GT500s.
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Three to four times a week, Ron Thornton, 44, of Oakwood Hills, sits in front of a video gaming terminal to play video poker at Hermann's Rest A While Bar and Grill in Port Barrington with about $100 to $200 to deposit into the machine.
"When I'm winning, I'm coming more," Thornton said.
On one day, he had two hands where he hit the maximum prize of $500, along with an additional turn where he won a $250 prize.
When he was done playing, Thornton printed a receipt from the terminal for $1,200.
"I was on fire," he said. "There was no doubt about, it was my best day ever."
Since video gambling went live throughout the state in October, however, Thornton says he's not ahead.
"You can't win in the long run," he said. "You're just going to lose if you play a lot. It's built into the system."
For the past year, video gambling has served as a revenue source for the state's 2009 Illinois Jobs Now! capital program. When including the state's three-week testing period in September of last year through the month of August, people have inserted $614 million into the video gaming terminals. So far, $438 million has been cashed out to gamblers.
The rest of the money, about $175.7 million, has been split among the owners of the establishments with terminals, video gaming operators, the state, and municipalities where video gambling is allowed.
Inside of Hermann's Rest A While, there are five video gambling terminals, the maximum allowed for an establishment.
Hermann's was one of the test locations for the state before the Illinois Gaming Board went live with video gambling in places that serve alcohol, truck stops, and fraternal and veterans establishments.
For bar owner Wayne Krcmar, the five terminals have been a financial windfall.
Since September of last year, his bar has brought in $75,000 from video gambling.
"I absolutely love it," Krcmar said. "It's wonderful; there's never been a hassle, no problems."
The money, which Krcmar keeps in a separate account from revenue for food and drinks, has helped pay for a new roof on his building, a walk-in cooler and beer vending system, a flat-screen television behind the bar, and new flooring, he said.
Those investments cost about $17,000. He also used the money to pay his property-tax bill this year.
"Any cities that don't have it should have it," Krcmar said. "It hasn't brought in riffraff, and we haven't had any problems. It's an asset."
More and more establishments are looking to add terminals. As of Sept. 20, more than 1,800 places around the state have applications pending with the state gaming board. The owners of those establishments have to go through criminal background checks and get fingerprinted, said Gene O'Shea, spokesman for the gaming board.
Marcy Paschky, the bar manager at Hermann's, said the terminals serve as entertainment for the customers.
She said there are people from towns that don't have video gambling who come to Hermann's.
"The people who want to gamble are finding a place to do it," Paschky said. "Apparently people had money, they're paying it in. ... They're liking this. They're coming out to do it. And now there's enough to go around."
Bars and restaurants also have to compete for customers' food and drink dollars.
"People aren't out as much, [and] aren't drinking as much when they are out," Paschky said. "You have to do more and more to draw them in. Hire a band, hire a karaoke. Things cost more and more to get them in the door."
The amount of money being generated by the video gaming terminals has led to a push this year from business owners in towns where video gambling initially was banned.
Algonquin, which at first didn't allow the terminals in the village, permitted them after a six-month review of video gambling in other communities. Money the village receives from the terminals is slated to be used for parks and recreation capital improvements in the village, said Mike Kumbera, assistant to the village manger.
Cary is considering whether to allow video gambling within its borders. The village decided in 2010 to ban the revenue source.
"It was new at the time, we didn't have any history or data to make a decision on what would be in the best interest for the village of Cary," said Village President Mark Kownick, who was a trustee at the time. "It was the fear of the unknown."
Kownick said now he is on the fence about video gambling.
Cary could have six or seven establishments with the terminals if the Village Board decided to permit video gambling, Kownick said. Those establishments have asked the Village Board to reverse its position on video gambling.
"When an establishment wants something, you want to make sure they have everything to help them succeed," Kownick said. "If our establishments came to us and said, 'I want to have video gambling to enhance our company, to enhance the draw to my establishment [for] people who are waiting for something to do,' I would have bought into that a lot sooner."
As for how the village would use the revenue if it allowed video gaming, that has yet to be determined, but Kownick doesn't see video gambling as helping balance a budget.
"I'm not looking at some of these novelty items to offset some of our costs," Kownick said. "That could go away. I want to build long-sustaining revenue sources for the village of Cary."
Lake in the Hills was one of the first towns to allow video gambling, well before the machines were set up and went live.
"The wave of gambling was coming," Village Administrator Gerald Sagona said.
Since video gambling went live, the village has seen nearly $12,000 in revenue from it added to the general fund, which pays for the police department, public works and general administration, among other things.
Only Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria had video gaming in Lake in the Hills in the last year. Recently, the American Legion Post 1231 was approved by the village to have video gaming terminals. Stella's, a planned video gambling cafe, plans to open in the village.
In McCullom Lake, the village plans to use its video gambling revenue to resurface McCullom Lake Road.
In Fox River Grove, the village's video gambling share is being used for its tree replacement program, Village Administrator Karl Warwick said.
"It's something we need with emerald ash borer taking several trees away in the village," Warwick said.
As for long-term use of the video gambling revenue, Fox River Grove has yet to decide what to do with the money, Warwick said.
The city of McHenry authorized video gambling in July 2012. Since it went live, $4.88 million has been put into the machines and $3.59 million has been cashed out to gamblers, according to state documents.
Of the $1.29 million in gambling losses by players, the city received about $64,500, all of which goes into the city's general fund.
"It's a lot of money," Deputy City Administrator Doug Martin said of the revenue from the terminals. "I think in the future, there will be more interest in them."


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BCA's 19th Annual Cultural Awareness Gala
The Gala will begin at 7pm with a VIP and Cocktail Reception, followed by a multi-course dinner, ending with a Viennese reception and after party beginning at 10pm.
BCA is pleased to announce, Emmy Award-Winning Fox 5 New York reporter, Dan Bowens, will host the 19th Annual Cultural Awareness Salute Gala April 21, 2012 at Guastavino's NYC.
An active member within the NY/NJ communities, Mr. Bowens will serve as Master of Ceremonies for this event which will feature speakers including Ira Kaplan, CEO Irinox and Crystal Langdon, Author of Keep the Curls - Empowering Women Personally and Professionally. The Industries foremost pastry and baking arts publication, Dessert Professional Magazine will be introducing the new award category (Outstanding Achievement in Pastry & Baking Arts) and will be commenting on the importance of diversity within that sector.
Now in its 19th year, this event honors the achievements of people of color in the hospitality and culinary industry. The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at the exclusive Guastavino's in New York City. This year's theme "Leaning Forward" will highlight the collective effort needed to impact the future leaders of foodservice. At this year's event Professor Jean Claude, New York City College of Technology -Brooklyn, (not Lisa Hoffman as previously reported), will be presenting the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pastry & Baking Art to Chef Ebow Dadzie Assistant Pastry Chef-Marriot Marquis NYC. Also, Stanley E. Grayson, Vice Chairman & Chief Operation Officer of M.R. Beal & Company, will be presenting the 2012 Heritage Award to Kevin Walters Managing Director, Creole Restaurant.
The Gala will begin at 7pm with a VIP and Cocktail Reception, followed by a multi-course dinner, ending with a Viennese reception and after party beginning at 10pm. Tickets for the dinner are $225 per person ($300 per person for VIP), both include Viennese reception. Junior tickets (Viennese only 10pm-midnight) are $75, for more information visit www.bcaglobal.org, to purchase tickets click here or call 212-643-6570.
Menu: 1st course: The Culinary Institute of America
Avion Tequila Glazed and Ginger Kissed Scallops with Southern Style Farro and Black Eye Pea Salad
2nd Course: Le Cordon Blue Dallas
Mediterranean Chicken Roulade w/ Citrus Drizzle, Apple Scented Baby Carrots and Basil Orzo
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On May 16, Google announced their Knowledge Graph, a change to their search engine results pages that is, in their words, "a critical first step towards building the next generation of search, which taps into the collective intelligence of the Web and understands the world a bit more like people do."
The post talks a lot about "things," nouns, entities, and their relationships to other things, and that is at the crux of the paradigm shift Google is making. Mixed in with the search results, Google will be providing not just other phrases that are similar to or in some way related to the phrase you searched with, they'll also be making lateral links to "things related to the thing you're searching for."
There is already much being written by others covering what to expect in the SERPs, so I'm not going to rehash that here. The question I have about this is, what does this mean to content creators working in PR and marketing?
If you're in content marketing or PR, should Google's new way of looking at the information on the Web change what you do? And how do we optimize for this?
I don't have complete answers, but perhaps I can contribute a little insight to move us towards an answer.
Press releases have always had the potential to be good search engine fodder: they're reasonably well-structured; they're a good length; they're often written by people who can; they're fresh; they come with images, videos, links, and ... lots and lots of THINGS.
Press releases are packed with things and, importantly, they provide strong signals for Google to understand the relationships between those things.
Here is press release issued by PR Newswire's parent company UBM plc.
Business4Better Comes to Anaheim, CA to Transform Community Involvement & Engagement
The release is about a new conference and exhibition that will help businesses and nonprofits work more closely together for their mutual benefit. In the release, there are brands, companies, organizations, places, dates, people, quotes, logos, websites, etc., that all have relationships with one another.
From this release, a search engine could learn that UBM plc is a company:
- that is led by a person called David Levin,
- is partnering with organizations called OneOC and City of Anaheim,
- and that owns the Business4Better brand,
- which is hosting an event in Anaheim, Calif.
And so on. Here's now these entities and the relationships between them might be categorized at an abstract level that could be used by software:
So, if I'm writing a blog post, or a product Web page for my site, or a press release, does this all mean I have to do something different?
In the short term, I'd say that if you're writing good quality content that is clear and useful for your audience, then no. Everything you do will support Google's attempts to understand the meaning behind your content. In the long term, all those good things you're doing will continue to pay dividends, but new content strategies may emerge based on the G-Graph.
What about optimization? How do we optimize for the Knowledge Graph?
Basically, it's too early to say. Not every entity mentioned in every document on the Web will get a Graph, but patterns and best practices will emerge. For now, it's a case of "steady as she goes," and continuing to create content your audience wants to consume and tweaking it for search.
If I were to hazard a guess at the best long-term strategy, though, it would include content that clearly communicates the relationships between entities, and high levels of clarity consistently achieved over the long term.


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162 Nine more community colleges sign transfer agreements
Ever wonder what you need to do to transfer from a community college to UIS? Eighteen new agreements with nine community colleges simplify the process considerably, and more agreements are on the way.
Related links:
How to transfer easily to UIS
General information about Admissions at UIS
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This is the Toyota Verso, a refreshed foreign-market MPV debuting at the Geneva Motor Show where it'll almost certainly upstage the Bugatti Veyron Centenaire Edition.
Aside from being more boring than damp dirt, the Verso is a seven passenger mini-minivan based on the Corolla chassis and powered by a 1.6 and 1.8 liter gasoline engines or 2.0 and 2.4 liter diesels, all mated to a six-speed automatic gauranteed to strangle any pretense of driver involvement. All dimensions have been increased and fold flat seats have been engineered to make storing large cargo easier. May God have mercy on your soul if you're actually interested in this vehicle. [Channel 4]


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Originated in the Mediterranean region. Long-season plants that won't overwinter reliably north of Zone 7. To get a crop of artichokes in one year, start seeds indoors in pots 2-3 months before last frost date in spring. Move the pots outdoors when four leaves have developed, when temperatures are occasionally freezing, protecting them if temps fall below below 29 degrees. 2-4 weeks of exposure to cool temps "vernalizes" young seedlings, preparing them to bloom later in the season after plants have grown large. Cardoon may also be started early indoors but vernalizing isn't necessary. Both kinds are then grown on in very rich soil, in full sun. They need excellent drainage but ample moisture. They may benefit from some mid-afternoon shade in hot-summer areas.
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