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Name: Melisa
Pronunciation: \m(e)-li-sa\
Gender / Sex: girl
Meaning: bee; honey
Origin: Greek
Sounds Like: Melosa, Mellisa, Meliza, Melise, Melesa
Similar Names: Melia, Melita, Melina, Delisa, Felisa, Helisa, Jelisa, Melisha, Melida, Telisa
Rank as First Name (Given Name): 760
Melisa \m(e)-li-sa\ as a girl's name is a variant of Melissa (Greek), and the meaning of Melisa is "bee; honey".
The baby name Melisa sounds like Melosa, Mellisa, Meliza, Melise and Melesa. Other similar baby names are Melia, Melita, Melina, Delisa, Felisa, Helisa, Jelisa, Melisha, Melida and Telisa.
Melisa is a very popular first name for women (#760 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)
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Al's Morning Blog - Wednesday December 20th, 2017
Wow. This is great. Ivanka Trump coming to a school in Connecticut to advise students on careers in the tech field. Probably useful and cheap. Not having to spend money on finding out about courses. Make sense to me. Not to the parents. They were unhappy they were not advised in advance of the terrible Trump coming to their school. The same Trump of the same flesh and blood as the evil president. Thank goodness they kept their children out of school. Why the very nerve of not advising those poor people of the arrival of a wretched one such as she. Phew!!! What a close call. Do you not realize their little minds could have been poisoned forever?? This actually happened. Trump and his family as you know are guilty of all the bad things that have happened in government for the last one hundred, no, make that two hundred years. Got that holiday spirit yet?

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The Gastrointestinal Research in Inflammation and Pathology (GRIP) group investigates how chronic gut inflammation leads to disease and how targeted intervention in inflammatory signalling pathways can ameliorate pathological outcomes.
Chronic inflammation is behind many childhood diseases including gut cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and eosinophilic oesophagitis. Understanding the causes of this chronic inflammation and designing interventions to reduce or block ongoing inflammatory processes will help alleviate a wide range of diseases. The group's work is at the cutting edge of this research, particularly with respect to gut inflammation.
Cytokine signaling in gastroesophageal cancer
This project focuses on how certain cytokines promote cancer of the gastroesophageal junction, the implications for Barretts oesophagitis and the consequential development of oesophageal carcinoma.
The role of IL-33 in driving Th2-biased pathological outcomes in the oesophagus and stomach
IL-33 is an alarmin and inflammatory cytokine which signals and activates the immune system in response to damage or infection. GRIP researchers are investigating the role that IL-33 plays in promoting Th2-biased pathological outcomes in eosinophilic oesophagitis and bacterial gastropathy in children, and in model systems.
Epithelial-specific regulators of the innate immune response to bacterial infection
This research focuses on two families of regulatory proteins, trefoil factors and gastrokines, expressed predominantly by gut epithelial cells. The project aims to understand how trefoil factors and cytokines regulate inflammation and how this could be harnessed to prevent inflammatory disease progression.
Endogenous regulation of inflammation in colitic
GRIP is investigating the role for the cytokine IL-11 in regulating the immune response in colitis. In particular, the group is examining the capacity of IL-11 induced activation of the transcription factor STAT3 to stimulate a class of regulatory cells known as myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSC). The ultimate goal is to understand the role for MDSC in regulating inflammation in the colon.
IL-11 can dysregulate gastric homeostasis
GRIP was the first to fully describe a role for IL-11 in the maintenance of the normal gastric mucosa as well as in gastric inflammation or gastropathy. The group also linked elevated IL-11 expression with progressive H. pylori gastric disease including gastric cancer. These results have now been confirmed by a number of other groups. GRIP is continuing these studies with a particular focus on how IL-11 can specifically modulate the gastric inflammatory response.
- Altered gp130 signalling ameliorates experimental colitis via myeloid cell-specific STAT3 activation and myeloid-derived suppressor cells. 2016
- Combining an epithelial repair factor and anti-fibrotic with a corticosteroid offers optimal treatment for allergic airways disease. 2016
- Loss of gastrokine-2 drives premalignant gastric inflammation and tumor progression. 2016
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease in Children - Epidemiology, Diagnosis & Management at a Tertiary Center. 2016
- Short bowel syndrome (SBS)-associated alterations within the gut-liver axis evolve early and persist long-term in the piglet model of short bowel syndrome. 2016
- Differential genomic imprinting regulates paracrine and autocrine roles of IGF2 in mouse adult neurogenesis. 2015
- Elevated IL-33 expression is associated with paediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, and exogenous IL-33 promotes eosinophilic esophagitis development in mice. 2015
- Gremlin 1 identifies a skeletal stem cell with bone, cartilage, and reticular stromal potential. 2015
- Multipotent caudal neural progenitors derived from human pluripotent stem cells that give rise to lineages of the central and peripheral nervous system. 2015
- Perinatal inflammation: a common factor in the early origins of cardiovascular disease? 2015
- Reprogramming of monocytes by GM-CSF contributes to regulatory immune functions during intestinal inflammation. 2015
- STAT3: a critical component in the response to Helicobacter pylori infection. 2015
- TFF2 deficiency exacerbates weight loss and alters immune cell and cytokine profiles in DSS colitis, and this cannot be rescued by wild-type bone marrow. 2015
- The MUC1 mucin protects against Helicobacter pylori pathogenesis in mice by regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. 2015
- Why are enteric ganglia so small? Role of differential adhesion of enteric neurons and enteric neural crest cells. 2015
- Diagnostic utility of faecal biomarkers in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. 2014
- Granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor and the intestinal innate immune cell homeostasis in Crohn's disease. 2014
- IL-1RT1 signaling antagonizes IL-11 induced STAT3 dependent cardiac and antral stomach tumor development through myeloid cell enrichment. 2014
- Inhibition of the JAK2/STAT3 pathway reduces gastric cancer growth in vitro and in vivo. 2014
- Lineage-specific RUNX3 hypomethylation marks the preneoplastic immune component of gastric cancer. 2014
- Linking immunity, epigenetics, and cancer in inflammatory bowel disease. 2014
- Significance of hydrogen breath tests in children with suspected carbohydrate malabsorption. 2014
- Fecal S100A12: identifying intestinal distress in very-low-birth-weight infants. 2013
- Gastrokines: stomach-specific proteins with putative homeostatic and tumor suppressor roles. 2013
- Granulocyte Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor Auto-Antibodies and Disease Relapse in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 2013
- Improving relapse prediction in inflammatory bowel disease by neutrophil-derived S100A12. 2013
- Increased immunoexpression of trefoil factors in salivary gland tumors. 2013
- Mechanistic Insights into the Contribution of Epithelial Damage to Airway Remodeling: Novel Therapeutic Targets for Asthma. 2013
- Peripheral monocyte functions and activation in patients with quiescent Crohn's disease. 2013
- S100A12 and hBD2 Correlate with the Composition of the Fecal Microflora in ELBW Infants and Expansion of E. coli Is Associated with NEC. 2013
- Validation of relapse risk biomarkers for routine use in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. 2013
- A novel TFF2 splice variant (Delta EX2TFF2) correlates with longer overall survival time in cholangiocarcinoma 2012
- Helicobacter pylori CagA Triggers Expression of the Bactericidal Lectin REG3 gamma via Gastric STAT3 Activation 2012
- Targeting STAT3 in gastric cancer 2012
- Alternative splicing isoforms of TFF2 (?EX2TFF2) mRNA in cholangiocarcinoma 2011
- Identification of SLC26A4 Mutations in Patients with Hearing Loss and Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Using High-Resolution Melting Curve Analysis 2011
- IL-11 is a parietal cell cytokine that induces atrophic gastritis 2011
- Inactivation of IL11 Signaling Causes Craniosynostosis, Delayed Tooth Eruption, and Supernumerary Teeth 2011
- Investigation of trefoil factor expression in saliva and oral mucosal tissues of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma 2011
- Random mutagenesis of the mouse genome: a strategy for discovering gene function and the molecular basis of disease 2011
- Trefoil Factors in Saliva and Gingival Tissues of Patients With Chronic Periodontitis 2011
- Trefoil factors: Tumor progression markers and mitogens via EGFR/MAPK activation in cholangiocarcinoma 2011
Professor Jim Fox, MIT, USA; Professor Tim Wang, Columbia University, USA. Mechanisms by which H. pylori and its induced cytokines epigenetically silence gastric tumour suppressor and regulatory genes (2010-)
Professor Khay Guan Yeoh & Dr. David Ong, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, National University Hospital (NUS), Singapore. New biomarkers in gastric neoplasia (2012- )
Professor Waldermar Priebe, MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, USA. Development and testing of improved STAT3 inhibitors (2006-)
Dr. Toshi Minamoto, Cancer Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Japan. Human biobanking repository for gastric cancer research (2010-)
Associate Professor Reginald Lord, St. Vincents Hospital, Sydney. Cancer of the gastric cardia and the cardiac mucosa as a precursor for oesophageal pathology (2014- )
Dr. Alexandra Corbett and Professor Jim McCluskey, PDI, University of Melbourne. MAIT cells and chronic H.pylori infection (2014 -)
Associate Professor Phil Sutton, MCRI. Endogenous gut epithelial regulators of the innate immune system (2012-)
Dr. Ralf Heine and Professor Katie Allen, MCRI. Cytokine drive in eosinophilic oesophagitis (2012 -)


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Thank you Canyon Ranch for this beautifully healthy soup, its equally delicious as it is surprisingly filling.
- 8 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 medium sweet Vidalia or imperial onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 Maui onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped well-rinsed leeks, white part only
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic champagne
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 18 sourdough croutons for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the garlic cloves on the sheet and bake until very soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a 4-quart stockpot. Add the Vidalia and Maui onions and slowly cook them until caramelized, or a golden brown in color, about 30 to 40 minutes. Add the leeks and scallions and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Add the roasted garlic and champagne and cook until almost dry. Add the stock, salt, and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Add the chives and allow to cool slightly. Spoon the mixture into a blender and puree while adding the sour cream.
- Pour the puree back into the saucepan and reheat it to serving temperature. Garnish each serving with basil leaves and 3 sourdough croutons.
In place of toasted croutons, try making low carb parmesan crisps instead — they are tailor made for this bisque.


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Hi CWL members,
Just a couple of notes:
Thanks to Marylie Svendsen for coordinating our Bake table at the recent Farmer's Market at the Barr Colony Museum parking lot. We raised about $280.00 Thank you to all people who donated baking and who came out to volunteer your time.
On Sunday, June 2nd, we will celebrate Corpus Christi. Please wear something white and join us in the procession from St. Anthony's to Bud Miller Park after the 11 a.m. mass. After the prayerful event, we will be having a BBQ lunch at Bud Miller. This has proven to be a wonderful celebration for the parish and community. Please join us!
Wednesday, June 12th, we will be having a Picnic Potluck at St. Anthony's parish, in the basement, starting at 6 p.m.
Since our kitchen is out of service, please provide a cold dish to share. We will have a meal together, play some games and enjoy one another's company before we take our summer break. All ladies are welcome!
Our next regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 11th. This is usually also a potluck! Mmmmmmmm
Enjoy the summer!
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It's A Sales Problem
Sarah has a small landscaping business. She has trouble collecting money from a select few clients. Should she hire a collection agency?
QUESTION: Sarah in Nashville has a small landscaping business. She has trouble collecting money from a select few clients. Should she hire a collection agency?
ANSWER: Never hire a collection agency. You don't have a collections problem; you have a sales problem. The relationship with these people has been established wrong. They are under the impression they can pay you whenever they want. That's a wrong relationship, isn't it? That's not a collections problem. There's not a technicality or a law problem here. There's an expectations problem. They don't have the expectation that they have to pay on time.
What I would do is sit down with them and say, "Listen, we would love to continue to do business with you. We want to continue to serve you. We want to continue to take care of you, but here's the situation. We're small, and we're not big enough to be your bank. In the future, here's what this is going to look like. When I bill you, you're going to pay me the next day." If they don't do that, then you're not going to be able to do business with them. You don't want bad business. Business where you do work and never get the money … you could've stayed home and done that, so there's no point in it. And as you said, it's a select few. They've got misbehavior problems, and they've got expectation problems.
Let me tell you what'll happen. When you sit down with all five and you clearly, calmly, and firmly explain we're not playing this game anymore, you're going to lose two or three of them because they're bad customers, and you don't need them anyway. The others will straighten up.
If you've got one who won't respond to phone calls or visits, you're going to have to sue him, because he's not going to pay you. It's worth it because it's small claims court, and you can probably do it for a few hundred bucks. Here's what I would do in that case. I would send him a letter, return receipt requested, today. The letter says, "I've tried emailing. I've tried calling. I've tried mail. I've tried knocking on your door, and you won't even answer the door. Here's what I'm going to do. If I do not have my money in three days, I'm going to file suit." And give the date. Then file suit. Don't spend very much money, though, because he's probably broke.
You're probably not going to get your money. That money is probably gone. You probably shouldn't have done business with him in the first place. Extending credit to broke people is not his fault. That's your fault. That's what I mean by you don't have a collections problem. You're probably not going to get that money. That means you're probably going to have to learn how to select your clients more carefully. When you do that, then you're going to have less of a collections problem. I do not tolerate people in our business paying us late. I have a zero tolerance for it. You're going to pay me or we're going to have a problem. That simple.


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Viruses 2014, 6(8), 3110-3128; https://doi.org/10.3390/v6083110
European Bats as Carriers of Viruses with Zoonotic Potential
Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute, Nordufer 20, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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Received: 17 April 2014 / Revised: 29 July 2014 / Accepted: 30 July 2014 / Published: 13 August 2014
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Viruses and Bats)
AbstractBats are being increasingly recognized as reservoir hosts of highly pathogenic and zoonotic emerging viruses (Marburg virus, Nipah virus, Hendra virus, Rabies virus, and coronaviruses). While numerous studies have focused on the mentioned highly human-pathogenic bat viruses in tropical regions, little is known on similar human-pathogenic viruses that may be present in European bats. Although novel viruses are being detected, their zoonotic potential remains unclear unless further studies are conducted. At present, it is assumed that the risk posed by bats to the general public is rather low. In this review, selected viruses detected and isolated in Europe are discussed from our point of view in regard to their human-pathogenic potential. All European bat species and their roosts are legally protected and some European species are even endangered. Nevertheless, the increasing public fear of bats and their viruses is an obstacle to their protection. Educating the public regarding bat lyssaviruses might result in reduced threats to both the public and the bats. View Full-Text
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This will be something to look forward to in the new year and an excuse to continue my search for that perfect basic black pump that doesn't hurt my feet!
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Monday, I will continue interviewing sitters to bring my grandmother (age 93) home from the nursing home to my home, what was my mother's home in Effie, LA. We will need 24/7 sitter coverage to help care her.
Managing 24 hour sitters in the home for my grandmother's care will be a continuation of a learning challenge for me. Managing employees in my maternity/lactation business was one of the most challenging aspects of being a small business owner.
When I think of all the things my grandmother, Capitola, did for me as a child and throughout my life, this is the very least I can do for her in a time when she can no longer help herself.
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Friday Night Lights, The Wire and Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan is reportedly under consideration by director Roland Emmerich for a role in his Independence Day follow up: ID Forever, Part 1.
The Wrap reports that the actor (who is also being eyed for the new Fantastic Four reboot, AND–allegedly–Star Wars Episode VII) met with Emmerich, who liked him very much. While nothing has yet to be said regarding who Jordan would play, it seems likely he'd take on the role of Dylan–stepson of Will Smith's Capt. Steven Hiller (who reportedly will not be returning for the sequels). Emmerich has previously suggested that Dylan would play a major role in the new films, which involve the aliens returning for some payback to an Earth that has been rebuilt with salvaged extraterrestrial technology.
ID Forever, Part 1 is scheduled for release in Summer 2015, though Emmerich has suggested it may get pushed back to 2016, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Independence Day's release.
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The May 1 deadline to apply for the Angus Foundation scholarships is fast approaching. The Angus Foundation seeks to help Angus youth offset some of those steep educational costs by awarding undergraduate and graduate level scholarships.
"The Angus Foundation is focused on the future – for research, education and youth," said Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. "Our scholarship program is one way we help youth reach their full potential and their bright future."
Undergraduate and graduate student scholarship applications are available online at angusfoundation.org. Applicants must have, at one time, been a National Junior Angus Association member and must currently be an active Junior, Regular or Life member of the American Angus Association®. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or enrolled at a junior college, four-year college/university or other accredited institution and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Eligibility requirements and application guidelines are included. Applicants will want to strictly adhere to the guidelines and provide the information requested when submitting their application to the Angus Foundation.
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The Laboratory is co-directed by Dr. David Meiggs and Dr. William Middleton. Current research focuses on various aspects of human-environment relationships in Oaxaca, Mexico (Middleton) and southwest Asia (Meiggs), as well as other areas. We ask, what choices did people in the past make facing particular environmental constraints? Can we understand these in the context of environmental legacies of previous societies in a region? How did social structures change to reflect new economic or political strategies? We investigate such questions using several different methods. Phytolith analysis of soils provides information about past vegetation and plant use, whereas analysis of the elemental composition of soils from ancient structures provides insight into patterns of activity within them. Isotopic characterization of teeth in animals allows us to reconstruct various aspects of hunting practices, the organization of herding practices of domestic livestock, and how these reflect evolving human-environment relationships and social practices.
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Soup for Andre House
Every year on Super Bowl Sunday, the teens of our church participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring. Many people in the congregation support their effort by donating their loose change or cash to help fight hunger. Though you may have participated, you may not know much about how this initiative came into being, so I would like to fill you in and then also share with you the impact that our money has on our community.
As the youth group of a church in Columbia, S.C., gathered to watch the Super Bowl game, their youth director began their time with a prayer, "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat." His prayer inspired the teens there that night. They decided why not use the Super Bowl weekend, when people are already gathering to have fun together, to also unify people to help feed the hungry.
Working with another local youth group, they went about collecting donations at their schools and churches and then donated every penny raised to local charities that address the hunger needs of their community. That first collection was in 1990, and since then over $81 million has been raised by teens around the country to help fight hunger in their own communities. The teens of PPC have been participating since 2003, and in that time they have raised over $11,000 that has all be donated to Andre House in order to help them feed hungry people in the valley, this year alone we raised $1,772.
Andre House's ministry began in 1984 with sharing soup with the homeless. The soup line still remains an intregal part of their service. Each day they feed between 550 and 650 individuals. Their ministry has expended well beyond the soup line though. They also provide laundry facilities, a clothes closet, access to phones, showers, lockers, transitional housing, activities for children, as well as blankets and sleeping bags for those sleeping on the street.
Now back to the soup line. Our congregation helps staff the Andre House soup line three times a month: the second Tuesday, second Thursday, and fourth Sunday. Each time, 10 volunteers head down town for an evening of touching lives and feeding bellies. They, along with other volunteers from the community, help prepare for the evening meal. They chop 50 pounds of onions, slice 1,200 slices of bread, wash lots of dishes, and stir two 30-gallon pots. But most importantly they feed hundreds of people. All of this is done with a smile and a knowledge that in doing so we are serving God.
If you haven't served at Andre House, I strongly encourage you to do so. You may find that in so doing you gain more than you give: gain a deeper understanding of the needs of our community, a deeper respect for those who walk through the doors, a deep apreciatation for efforts of non profits, and a deeper understanding of who God calls you to be.
To serve, contact Stephanie Webster at firstname.lastname@example.com or Lin Ogden at email@example.com.
"I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me." (Matthew 25:35-36)


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At Kensington, we look to partner with parents for the spiritual development of their child or their teenager. We focus our efforts on creating exciting and fun environments for kids and students, while getting them connected in a small group where they will learn and grow in their faith with a leader and their peers.
KKids (Kensington Kids)
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KKids meet every Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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Middle School Students meet every Sunday at 11 a.m.
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|Why Whirlpool bought Maytag
|May 30, 2006
|To the Editor:
The vote (recently) on the $70 billion tax relief bill for corporate America was generally split down party lines. The Republicans passed it in both houses. California Representative Drier (R) bragged that he was born to cut taxes. He was oh so proud. The spiel — "This tax relief was badly needed because, to keep this great economy booming, corporate America needs that extra money for research and development and to expand and to hire more people to work in that expansion, etc., etc."
Well, people of Newton, Iowa, certainly understand that Republican reasoning. We know now that Whirlpool bought Maytag to create more jobs. Whoops. I mean Whirlpool bought Maytag because they needed to add a good, hard-working workforce. Whoops. I mean they spent their hard-earned tax relief to buy up jobs and kill them (the jobs). Well, at least they spent their hard-earned tax relief on facilities. Whoops. I mean they bought the outdated Maytag facilities as leverage to get our governor to build greatly needed updated facilities. Whoops. Wrong again. Whirlpool has no use for any new facilities.
Well, research and development is vital to any company; number one reason Republicans give for needed tax relief. This must be the reason Whirlpool bought Maytag. Whoops. Wrong again. Maytag's R and D lagged behind Whirlpool's. No need for last century's technology.
So what did Whirlpool buy with their hard-earned tax relief windfall? Than answer is obvious. The only thing Whirlpool didn't have was Maytag's market share.
I'll quit with the sarcasm and be blunt. Whirlpool didn't acquire Maytag, they killed Maytag. Maytag could have been sold to the investment group that planned to fix mismanagement and resell Maytag as a viable company. It wasn't because then current management would not have been able to plunder and vote themselves millions of dollars.
Now, Maytag's market share, along with its jobs and facilities, can be buried and disappear. The only thing to reappear in Whirlpool's pocket is Maytag's market share.
Thank God for Republican tax relief. Whoops. More sarcasm.
Stuart Allspach
Archive for May, 2006
Why Whirlpool bought MaytagMay 30, 2006
More than 50 students cite plans to leave Newton districtMay 25, 2006
|More than 50 students cite plans to leave Newton district
|May 25, 2006
|Local News
|By MANDI LAMB
NDN Staff Writer
With more than 50 students having indicated they will not return to Newton schools this fall, administrators are struggling to make staffing decisions for the 2006-2007 year while hoping the exodus of students will decrease shortly.
"It's significant enough, but it's not a huge number yet," said Jim Sogard, director of human resources and technology for the Newton Community School District. "The majority of those could be identified with Maytag, I believe."
Two weeks ago, Whirlpool, which acquired the Maytag Corporation in March, announced plans to close all of its Maytag facilities in Newton, putting approximately 1,800 people out of work. However, about 1,100 production positions will move to existing factories in Ohio and about 400 corporate jobs will be created at Whirlpool's headquarters in Benton Harbor, Mich., leaving open the possibility that some local workers could retain their jobs if they are willing to relocate.
Although school officials do not ask families who are leaving the Newton district for their reasons, Sogard said he believes many are Maytag-related because the number of notices for this time of year is above normal.
"We have normal departures during the summer anyway, but I would say this is a bit above that," he said. "At present, just over 50 kids (are leaving). In a typical year, we may know of 25 or 30 leaving (at this time of year), but we don't have data on that from past years."
Sogard said school officials have been tracking attendance for several weeks now, attempting to determine how many students will not return next school year and to decide the appropriate staffing levels for the district's buildings, a job that Sogard describes as "a bit of a guessing game" under present circumstances.
"Unfortunately, now is the time when you're forced to staff folks. Now is the time for making contracts, and if we have the need to reduce staff in August, it's too late," Sogard said. "We have to make a good estimation now. It puts us in a bind."
At this time, the number of students who are not returning is about evenly split between those in elementary and those in secondary school. A district of about 3,400 students, the Newton Community School District receives an estimated $5,000 for every enrolled pupil, Sogard said. While a significant decrease in enrollment would not affect the district's budget for the upcoming school year, it could have a negative effect on the district's finances beginning in the 2007-2008 school year.
"Our budget has been built and certified for the next school year," wrote Superintendent Steve McDermott in a guest commentary addressing the Maytag announcement printed by the Daily News on May 18. "Staff cuts or major budget alignment moves will not be made until we see where our enrollment lands next fall. If our enrollment drops dramatically, we'll need to adjust our budget and staffing levels accordingly. If enrollment remains fairly steady, we may not need to make major adjustments beyond moves dictated by high fuel prices or various other factors. Of course we hope for the best and prepare for the worst."
Newton man says leaders must take a stand for labor rights, standardsMay 25, 2006
|Newton man says leaders must take a stand for labor rights, standards
|May 25, 2006
|To the Editor:
As I ponder the collapse of Maytag in Newton, I am trying to remember when I first encountered the phrase "worse case scenario thinking." I believe it was during my first six weeks of Air Force training at Amarillo Air Force Base, Texas, in 1968. Reflecting on possible events such as a full nuclear exchange with the Soviet Union was not pleasant. But sometimes it is helpful for even the most optimistic person to be prepared for the worst.
When Matthew 19:26 attributes to Jesus the statement "… for God all things are possible" I think we have to assume that the word good could have been included — for God all good things are possible.
However, to say that some event is possible is not the same as saying it is probable.
Some politicians of both parties could use a dose of realism. Many elitist Republicans have a disturbing view of globalization. They seem to think capital should pursue low wages all over the world. In their view, wages should be driven down all around the world ad infinitum. Free trade may be a good idea, but the United States needs to use a full court diplomatic effort to get countries such as China to give a higher priority to labor rights and labor standards. The appliance industry may be extremely competitive on a global basis. But to maintain dignity and prosperity here in America, we need political leaders who will make negotiations over labor rights and labor standards as integral parts of ongoing international negotiations.
Michael Thielmann
Newton woman remembers the Maytag familyMay 25, 2006
|Newton woman remembers the Maytag family
|May 25, 2006
|To the Editor:
Through the years I've heard different views on how Maytag has treated the labor force. Some of the workers felt they were unfairly treated while others were happy to be working where they received good wages, a good medical plan and a good retirement plan.
Years ago, the employees were proud to be working for Maytag and one of the reasons was the demeanor of Fred Maytag and his wife, Ellen.
There are those that can tell you about Fred Maytag. He was well known as a man who would stop by a construction site and showed interest in what the workers were doing and why.
When he went on a cruise, he would strike up conversations with fellow passengers and ask if they wouldn't like a Maytag washer. When the delighted acquaintance would accept, Fred would reach in his pocket and hand over one of the many Maytag advertising washers he had stashed in his pocket.
Mrs. Maytag was also no snob. One day she entered a shop in Newton. One of the clerks was busy with another customer and did not notice Mrs. Maytag. When the clerk realized Mrs. Maytag was waiting, she apologized profusely. Mrs. Maytag then told her, "If I ever see you neglecting a customer to wait on me, I just won't come into your shop again."
Their housekeeper and cook, Mrs. McClelland, was a member of our local club. When it was her turn to host our club, she told us that Mrs. Maytag had told her to have us come into the Maytag mansion for our meeting. We were welcome to bring our swim suits and take advantage of the pool. As we were sitting by the poolhouse, eating refreshments off Mrs. Maytag's fine china and drinking tea from her fine crystal, one of the members asked what she thought of us meeting there. Mrs. McClelland replied, "She's in at the sink, washing dishes right now."
Fond memories of the Maytag family. It is sad that we have no such memories of the latter managers of the company.
Betty Snook
Whirlpool likely to expand Amana operations in futureMay 24, 2006
|Whirlpool likely to expand Amana operations in future
|May 24, 2006
|Local News
|By PETER HUSSMANN
While Whirlpool operations in Newton are set to be shuttered in the coming year, its operations at its Iowa Amana refrigeration plant are likely to expand in the future.
Whirlpool officials laid out that scenario during an investor conference call on Tuesday where they gave an update on the intergration of Maytag into Whirlpool operations.
Two weeks ago, Whirlpool announced plans to close all of its Maytag facilities in Newton, putting approximately 1,800 people out of work. The world's largest home appliance manufacturer also said it would close two other Maytag operations in Searcy, Ark., and Herrin, Ill., and transfer all Maytag laundry operations to two Whirlpool plants in Ohio where more than 1,100 jobs would be created.
Whirlpool closed its $2.8 billion purchase of Maytag on March 31 and since that time has been working to integrate the companies. On Tuesday, Whirlpool officials told investors that the merger is expected to generate annualized cost savings in excess of $400 million, even more than initially expected when the merger plan was announced. The May 10 announcement about the Maytag laundry closings has already produced an estimated $300 million in annual savings, company officials said.
In commenting on its integration strategy, Whirlpool said it planned to sell off the Maytag commercial operations, including Hoover floor care, Dixie-Narco vending machine and Amana and Jade commercial cooking businesses.
"The decision to divest the floor-care and commercial businesses will allow us to focus on our core appliance business," said Whirlpool CEO Jeff Fettig. "We have received strong interest from a number of potential buyers and anticipate completing these transactions by the end of the year."
David Swift, president of Whirlpool's North American operations, outlined the benefits to Maytag brands operating under the Whirlpool platform. Noting that Maytag in recent years suffered from a high cost structure and a lack of innovation, he said efforts would be made to revitalize the brand by focusing on its heritage of quality and dependability in bringing products to market.
Swift also said the Amana brand would be expanded.
"Amana is the most underutilized (former Maytag brand)," Swift said. "We will clarify its position and grow the brand. We will build on that segment strength."
Amana produces refrigerators at its Iowa plant, including the highly successful new bottom freezer unit. Swift noted that Whirlpool did not have a similar product in its pipeline and had planned to expend significant amounts of money to enter the product segment. With the purchase of Maytag, Whirlpool can avoid that step and fund increased investment in innovative capabilities for the product. He also noted that the Amana plant can be expanded.
Plans call for Maytag top-load washers and companion dryers made at Whirlpool's Newton, Herrin and Searcy plant to begin production at its Ohio plants by the fourth quarter of this year. The Maytag front load washer made in Newton will continue to be produced into the fourth quarter of 2007 but its future production site has yet to be announced.
Whirlpool would not comment whether a new Maytag brand laundry product line is being planned.
The company also revised its earnings guidance for the year due to the costs associated with the merger. The Benton Harbor, Mich.,-based company said it expects full year earnings for 2006 to be between $6 and $6.25 per share compared to $7 to $7.25 per share prior to the merger. The company said it expects full year earnings in 2007 to be in the $9 per share range.
Whirlpool said it will host another investor conference call in July.
Union member corrects letter to editor in RegisterMay 23, 2006
|Union member corrects letter to editor in Register
|May 23, 2006
|To the Editor:
In his letter to the editor, "Union leaders led workers astray," (Des Moines Register, May 13) Mr. Brad Morford states that union leaders at Maytag "have encouraged people to strike and refuse automation."
I don't know from what authority Mr. Morford speaks, as I find no record of him being a member of UAW Local 997 in Newton, Iowa.
On the other hand, during my 40.9 years' seniority relationship with Maytag in Newton, I also was a union representative in various positions for 35 years. Therefore, I do speak from authority on the subject of strikes and automation at Maytag in Newton.
First, Maytag in Newton was organized in 1937. Since that time, to date, there have been only six strikes during this 69 years. In my involvement, the union leadership has not "encouraged people to strike," the membership makes that decision by secret ballot.
Second, at Maytag in Newton, the union has never "refused automation." Management makes the decision whether to automate, they don't ask the union for permission.
So I am at a loss as to how the union can "refuse automation."
In fact, Maytag in Newton has gone through periods where they did automate and it has turned out to create jobs.
Unfortunately, the most recent management turned all that around.
Other facts that Mr. Morford might find interesting (include) the Union negotiated an employee involvement program whereby the members in the plants would be involved with management to cut cost. Those cost savings alone, since 2001, have saved Maytag in Newton $167 million (company figures, not mine).
The concessions in 2004 saved the company millions more.
However, management was making decisions that were more costly than what the union and its membership was saving the company.
For example: $70 million on free airline tickets if you purchased certain products. (The airline tickets cost more than the products). Management decision on a failed China deal, $95 million. Management's decision to start up and after three years close a facility in South Carolina. Settlement of at lease one lawsuit due to management's decision not to recall and repair certain products.
That, Mr. Morford, is just the short list. You might want to get your facts straight before you write your anti-union letters.
Oh, yes, the guy that played a major role in destroying a great company walked away with $19 to $20 million. You no doubt believe that is OK.
Max L. Tipton
State OKs $10 million for Newton job creationMay 19, 2006
|State OKs $10 million for Newton job creation
|May 19, 2006
|Local News
|By ANDY KARR
NDN Staff Writer
The $10 million state economic development grant promised to Newton by Gov. Tom Vilsack received approval from the Iowa Department of Economic Development Board on Thursday.
The decision formalized Gov. Vilsack's comments in Newton on May 10, when he offered the community an "unprecedented aid package" of $10 million in state money to fuel job creation in Newton and Jasper County following the loss of Maytag jobs.
The money will come from the Iowa Values Fund and be available in increments over the next three years with $2.5 million of the money available in fiscal 2006, $2.5 million in fiscal 2007 and $5 million in fiscal 2008.
That money can be used by Newton to lure new businesses to town or assist existing businesses in creating new jobs. The hope is the new jobs would offset the loss of the 1,800 Maytag jobs as announced by Whirlpool May 10. Those jobs are scheduled to be phased out between now and October 2007, with about 1,100 production positions moving to existing factories in Ohio and about 400 corporate jobs moving to Whirlpool's headquarters in Benton Harbor, Mich.
Shifting those jobs to Ohio and Michigan earned Whirlpool tax breaks from those two states totaling nearly $40 million. Vilsack said Iowa offered Whirlpool incentive packages around $20 million and even offered to build a new plant in Newton to retain Whirlpool jobs.
In the end, the jobs could not be saved. Now Iowa offers $10 million in Values Fund money for Newton to help replace those lost jobs.
"It definitely helps, but it's not a blank check that's given directly to us for what we want," Newton Economic Development Director Bryan Friedman said this morning. "It's still through their normal Values Fund process."
This means businesses approved by the city for the grant money would be reviewed by the state's Economic Development Board and would need to meet the criteria of other Iowa Values Fund projects. Those criteria include meeting wage and benefit thresholds, receiving support from Newton City Council and being fully collateralized by business or equity fund assets.
Values Fund grants also typically require a local match, the amount of which is decided by the board on a case-by-case basis. Typically, the board requires a 20 percent local match according to Iowa Department of Economic Development Director Mary Lawyer.
The $10 million also comes with the stipulation that it must be used within a certain timeframe. The first $2.5 million needs to be used by May 31, 2007, or it will be de-allocated, Lawyer said. The second $2.5 million needs to be used by May 31, 2008, and the remaining money needs to be used by subsequent years.
Friedman doesn't see the use-it-or-lose-it requirement as a problem for the community.
"We want to be able to start to bring in new job opportunities at the same time we're having Whirlpool transition out of this community," he said. "We don't want things to sit empty."
Given Values Fund requirements, the money likely is not eligible for funding the Newton Promise, Newton Development Corporation's proposed scholarship program for all Newton Senior High School students, which the group hopes will lure new people to the community and encourage displaced Whirlpool employees to remain here. Regardless, NDC Executive Director Kim Didier said her group would work with the city and businesses to help secure new jobs in the area.
Friedman hopes the announcement of the $10 million for Newton will further stimulate interest in the community. Even before the announcement, he said, there had been businesses interested in Newton.
"We've had inquiries on things — not directly related to this $10 million — but folks are interested in this community," Friedman said, declining to name the businesses until plans were more formalized.
In addition to luring businesses to Newton, Friedman also said the city would be open to expending some of the grant money on job creation outside of city limits, in Jasper County or other communities since those areas are affected by the loss of Maytag jobs, as well.
"We would hope we would be bringing in lots of job opportunities in the next year that would qualify for this Values Fund funding," he said. "We think that's definitely doable."
Lawmakers seeking help from fedsMay 19, 2006
|Lawmakers seeking help from feds
|May 19, 2006
|Local News
|By Daily News Staff
Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin and Iowa Rep. Leonard Boswell are calling for meetings and assistance for Newton in the wake of the loss of 1,800 Whirlpool jobs.
Grassley announced he will host a meeting with Newton Mayor Chaz Allen and Assistant Secretary of Labor Emily Stover DeRocco on June 8 to follow up on a personal telephone call Grassley made to Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao after the Whirlpool announcement. Following the conversation, Chao asked the assistant secretary for employment and training administration to assist the Maytag workers and the community with all the available resources at the department.
"When I called Secretary Chao, she was very sympathetic to the Newton community and offered all resources that the department had available," Grassley said. "I appreciate the work the labor department is doing to help the workers and the community. We need all hands on deck to ensure that these workers get the reemployment services they need to help them prepare for future employment."
Grassley said he expects the discussion to include the array of opportunities and assistance that are available from the labor department to respond to the needs of the Maytag workers. They plan also to identify similar resources that are available across the federal government for the workers and the community.
Also today, Harkin and Boswell sent a letter to Chao, calling upon the Bush administration to help displaced Whirlpool workers.
"The loss of 1,800 jobs will be profoundly felt in the Newton community, and if appropriate federal resources are not immediately made available, these layoffs will have a devastating effect on the lives and economic security of these workers and their families," Harkin said in a released statement.
In their letter, Harkin and Boswell called upon the Department of Labor to:
* Make trade adjust assistance benefits available to all affected Maytag workers.
* Mobilize the DOL rapid response program.
* Provide swift approval of National Emergency Grant.
* Support assistance through community colleges.
Rebuilding a more solid NewtonMay 18, 2006
|Keeping In Touch: Rebuilding a more solid Newton
|May 18, 2006
|By DENNIS BLACK
State Legislator
The ramifications of the closing of the Maytag operations in Newton are felt in many, many ways. Initially, we think of the families affected by the action, and the heartache and uncertainty that come with a life of anticipation of having a good job, and providing for the needs of their loved ones. Although transition occurs for many, there yet remains the anguish and concern, for the working men and women must move on to salvage their family's future and well-being.
We have but one mortal life, and throughout that life decisions are made that affect many in addition to ourselves. There was no reason to think that the men and women who decided to work at Maytag were facing what since has come to pass. After all, many were fifth generation workers, and just a few years ago, the reputation of the company was solid, stock prices were high, and production was calling for multiple shifts and overtime. Never shall I understand how the poor and provincial decisions of those in corporate leadership resulted in their being awarded with riches that would take most of us a lifetime to spend.
Many things are in the works, and additional conversation from five meetings I had over the weekend point to the fact that the new focus on Newton's future should not have most of the eggs placed in a single basket. Diversification is the key, and manufacturing a variety of products enhances sustained economic viability and community vitality. As a community, we have a great reputation, and Maytag's workers were known for their education, training and dedication. Theirs was pride in a product with nationwide exposure, and even my travels abroad for agricultural sales and trade resulted in many identifying their knowledge of the Maytag brand.
The sooner we approach decision makers regarding potential manufacturing opportunities, the sooner a sense of stability will return to our community and citizens. With the massive infrastructure that exists along with the buildings that served Maytag, a plethora of options must be pursued. One example would be that of wind-energy generators and blades. My Natural Resources Committee, in one of the last bills before session adjournment, passed a "Wind Energy Tax Credit" bill. This was intended to serve as an incentive for those seeking to invest in wind farms, with the sustainable, renewable wind energy electrical production sold into the grid of electric companies. Yet, if you order a wind generator with its tri-configured massive blades, you have to wait 18 months to receive it. Ironically, most are made in Germany, and Newton with its central location is perfect. Many other ideas are in the offing, but again it is essential for community leaders to pause, reflect on the past, and be innovative in their consideration of the future. With the Iowa Values Fund available to assist in a variety of ways, revitalization won't happen overnight, but we can rebuild the city into something far more solid in view of this global economy that is consuming worker and family ambitions and values.
As a final note, Rep. Paul Bell and I will be introducing legislation this fall, which should be ready for consideration in January of 2007, that would specify that Newton and Fort Dodge be "held harmless" in FY 2007-09 with any reduced state-aid to their schools, resulting from the loss of students. Anticipating reduced enrollment, in many cases the costs of administration, utilities, transportation and other fixed expenditures of the Newton Community School District will remain fairly static. Our school's administration needs the opportunity to evaluate the situation of enrollment adjustments, and plan accordingly. I would guess our colleagues, on a bipartisan basis, would agree with this approach, and thus we shall vigorously pursue that opportunity for our school and district property tax payers.
Guest Commentary: Schools will open their doors next fallMay 18, 2006
|Guest Commentary: Schools will open their doors next fall
|May 18, 2006
|By STEVE McDERMOTT
Newton Community School Superintendent
In response to both the recent Maytag news and to all the outside speculation of what will happen here, I feel the need to share a few facts related to our school district. Our Newton Community Schools will open their doors next fall, students will enter and teaching and learning will occur. No one is certain how many students will attend school here next August. I can assure you we will be staffed to serve at least as many students as were enrolled this school year.
Our budget has been built and certified for the next school year. Staff cuts or major budget alignment moves will not be made until we see where our enrollment lands next fall. The official count day is always the third Friday in September. If our enrollment drops dramatically, we'll need to adjust our budget and staffing levels accordingly. If enrollment remains fairly steady, we may not need to make major adjustments beyond moves dictated by high fuel prices or various other factors. Of course we hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
No matter what happens, we will keep the community informed. If significant changes in our community schools are ever proposed, community members and stakeholders will have opportunities to share their thoughts before decisions are made.
The fact is, after already losing approximately 2,600 jobs before last week's news, our total enrollment has declined, but not as much as one would expect. We haven't seen a direct correlation between the number of jobs lost and our enrollment decline. As I've told many people, we'll have a nice town and quality schools here for a long time. What's uncertain is how our community will evolve and how quickly it will rebound.
Sometimes we get too caught up in the numbers. What may be my biggest concern is the loss of so many quality individuals from Newton, Kellogg and surrounding areas. We stand to lose many leaders, dedicated volunteers, caring neighbors, dependable contributors and outstanding young people. We realize many are now making decisions that will change the course of their lives and those of their family members. Our hearts go out to everyone working through this time of adversity.
On the other hand, we all know the quality of life and many benefits this place has to offer. I've heard many encouraging stories of people finding ways to remain in Newton. New neighbors will join us in our community's transition, as well.
What I have witnessed here in children and adults alike is a general resilient nature. There are many people in this community that have risen above tough times before and they'll do it again. We here at school will continue to do our best to support children and families no matter what challenges arise. Of course, education is our primary focus and we believe the best way to support our students is to make certain they are learning every day in our schools.
If you have thoughts, ideas or suggestions related to our schools or the district's future, please call me at 792-5809 or write to me at email@example.com.


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With spring finally upon us it's the perfect time to start your gardening plans. The element that we find adds the most to your complete backyard experience is incorporating the beauty and sound of summer birds. The question is how can you use plants and flowers to attract birds? And, what kind of bird feeder and food should you use? If you're looking to create that perfect backyard oasis, here are a few helpful gardening tips to get started!
1. Optimize your garden layout to attract birds
Birds love multi-layer, diverse gardens. A layout with various plants, shrubs and trees of different sizes, heights, widths and structures help to provide bird species with sheltered locations and food options. And don't forget about ground covers, or grasses and legumes – these are great for smaller, ground nesting birds.
A diverse garden also helps to improve the seasonality of your offerings. When you have plants fruiting, flowering and seeding at different times throughout the season, then you're able to be a consistent source of food for your bird visitors – which keeps them coming back.
2. Flowers and plants that attract birds
Birds love plants that provide nourishment such as fruiting or nectar producing elements. Spring/summer fruiting plants such as the elderberry or honeysuckle, are great for attracting bright, vibrant birds to your yard. Nectar producing plants, especially nectar from bright red flowers for example, are very popular with birds such as orioles and hummingbirds.
Most importantly, when it comes to selecting your plants keep in mind that whatever is indigenous or most common to your area is what the birds in your area will be looking for.
3. Incorporating bird feeders and bird food.
When you're building your backyard for birds, bird feeders should always be at the top of your to-do list. Some rules of thumb we like to follow are:
a) Location, location, location. It's important to pick the right spot for your feeders. Try selecting a space for your bird feeder that's off the ground and close to cover, should birds need to take shelter.
b) Success is in the numbers. When you have a number of feeders around your yard with a variety of feed, you're more likely to get a greater assortment of birds from the area.
c) Prepare for predators. Other backyard visitors can scare off or harm your birds, and may also indulge themselves in your bird food. Some solutions are to use food deterrents or set up baffles which create a safeguard on your feeders.
Another appealing element – both for you and the birds – is incorporating a bird bath. Just be sure to set it up in a safe area, much like your feeding stations, and keep it nice and clean.
Gardening for birds can be fun, and try to learn from it. Watch how birds interact with your specific garden and learn from it each year – eventually you will have a garden oasis that both you and your feathered friends will love.
Additional resources to help when planning your bird garden this spring include:


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Domestic violence is an issue that affects nearly one in four women in the United States. Domestic violence causes damage to families, communities, relationships and most specifically, the individual experiencing the domestic violence.
Victims are not blind in their fight against this violence. There are a plentiful amount of organizations that adhere and help all victims of domestic violence. Here are five organizations that are present across the country in their fight to end domestic violence and bring support to victims.
NCADV is founded on the vision to create a culture where domestic violence is not tolerated; and where society empowers victims and survivors, and holds abusers accountable. The strides that NCADV takes to end domestic violence include, affecting public policy, increasing the understanding of the impact that domestic violence has on the victim as well as in communities, and providing programs and education that drive that change.
The coalition has established reputable programs such as the Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Program, where survivors are assisted in affording cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to repair injuries caused by an abuser, as well as, the Remember My Name project that was established in 1994 to memorialize the names of many women, children, and men that are killed by their abusers.
- RAINN (Rape, abuse and incest national network).
RAINN is the largest national anti-sexual violence organization. Most notably RAINN has created the national sexual assault hotline (800.656.HOPE), and partners with over 1,000 sexual assault services across the country. RAINN uses educational programs and public policy to help put an end to sexual violence. Since 1994 RAINN has helped more than 2.5 million people.
This organization is for women, gender non-conforming, and trans people of color against violence. INCITE! Is compiled of grassroots chapters and affiliates across the United States working to put an end to violence against women of color and their communities. Chapters and affiliates use projects to help eradicate personal and state violence. Many of these projects include: organizing rallies on street harassment, training women of color in self-defense, and supporting their communities to engage and become part of the conversation.
- Futures without violence (FUTURES).
Futures without violence offers a simple mission: to heal those among us who are traumatized by violence today – and to create healthy families and communities free of violence tomorrow. For over 30 years FUTURES has developed innovative ways to end violence against women, children, and families at home and around the world. With offices in San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Boston, FUTURES provides programs and training for professionals on improving responses to violence and abuse.
- Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP).
BWJP is a national resource center focused on fostering responses and care to victims of intimate partner violence. All of their offices offer training to professionals and victims on practices and policies that provide victims with the support that they need. Many of the training programs include identifying effective justice systems in local communities across the country and teaching them to professionals in the field.
Education is the first step to diminishing domestic violence. Using these organizations can help prevent domestic violence in your community and give you the resources you need to detect domestic violence when you see it.
The national domestic violence hotline can be reached at www.thehotline.org or 1.800.799.SAFE.


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A few months back I discovered the fantastic book series '33 1/3′, in which a different author critiques, analyses and discusses a specific album.
It has featured iconic albums such as Meat Is Murder – The Smiths or In Utero – Nirvanna, but also has some great entries on lesser known records, such as The Grey Album – Dangermouse.
Portishead's Dummy is an album which to most needs no introduction. R.J Wheaton provides a detailed context to the history of the band, discussing the music scene in Bristol and how this influenced the group.
One of my main criticisms for past issues in the series was the complexity of the analysis and points, which sometimes made the books feel more academic and rigid as opposed to pullung the reader in and offering a fresh look into an iconic LP. This entry so far is sharp, slick and engaging, much like its subject.
If you haven't checked out the series, this is a good one to start with.


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The apartment is on the eighth floor (with two lifts) of one of the buildings of El Cortijo residential complex.This residential complex has two pools, one for adults and one for children, parking and children´s playground.The PRIVILEGE apartment has been fully renovated and refurbished in summer 2014.The unique, modern decoration makes this apartment a great option for those who want to enjoy a privileged accommodation with swimming pool in the center. The property offers free wifi access for our guests convenience.The apartment has two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and terrace.The floors throughout the apartment (except the bathroom) are laminated parquet and all windows are made of aluminum.The spacious and bright living room has a design sofa, and armchair, a table with chairs and a large flat screen TV.The kitchen, open to the dining area, is fully equipped so that guests can prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy the cozy terrace with magnificent views of Sitges and the Mediterranean Sea.Along the hall there is a bedroom with a double bed. This room has access to the terrace.The second bedroom is furnished with two single beds and a wardrobe. There is also an extra bed, so the apartment can comfortably accommodate up to 5 guests.The bathroom with shower is modern and practical.An exclusive apartment for our most discerning guests.
Touristic license: HUTB-012273
The PRIVILEGE apartment is in a large complex with a large pool and outdoor parking. This resort is located just 5 minutes walk from the main beaches and the town center, where you can find a wide range of bars, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all travelers.Less than 500 meters from the beach.
The swimmingpool.
All contacts with the office were answered quickly.
View, location, equipment.
The beach.
Nearly center, nearly beach and swimmingpool.
La proximité du centre ville.
Close to local beach and shops.
The location, swimming pool. Everything you need in apartment, very good welcome (no need to wait around), very pleasant person. Fantastic apartment.


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3I am one who has seen affliction
under the rod of Gods * wrath;
2 he has driven and brought me
into darkness without any light;
3 against me alone he turns his hand,
again and again, all day long.
4 He has made my flesh and my skin waste away,
and broken my bones;
5 he has besieged and enveloped me
with bitterness and tribulation;
6 he has made me sit in darkness
like the dead of long ago.
7 He has walled me about so that I cannot escape;
he has put heavy chains on me;
8 though I call and cry for help,
he shuts out my prayer;
9 he has blocked my ways with hewn stones,
he has made my paths crooked.
10 He is a bear lying in wait for me,
a lion in hiding;
11 he led me off my way and tore me to pieces;
he has made me desolate;
12 he bent his bow and set me
as a mark for his arrow.
13 He shot into my vitals
the arrows of his quiver;
14 I have become the laughing-stock of all my people,
the object of their taunt-songs all day long.
15 He has filled me with bitterness,
he has glutted me with wormwood.
16 He has made my teeth grind on gravel,
and made me cower in ashes;
17 my soul is bereft of peace;
I have forgotten what happiness is;
18 so I say, Gone is my glory,
and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.
19 The thought of my affliction and my homelessness
is wormwood and gall!
20 My soul continually thinks of it
and is bowed down within me.
21 But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,*
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 The Lord is my portion, says my soul,
therefore I will hope in him.
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul that seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
27 It is good for one to bear
the yoke in youth,
28 to sit alone in silence
when the Lord has imposed it,
29 to put ones mouth to the dust
(there may yet be hope),
30 to give ones cheek to the smiter,
and be filled with insults.
31 For the Lord will not
reject for ever.
32 Although he causes grief, he will have compassion
according to the abundance of his steadfast love;
33 for he does not willingly afflict
or grieve anyone.
34 When all the prisoners of the land
are crushed under foot,
35 when human rights are perverted
in the presence of the Most High,
36 when ones case is subverted
does the Lord not see it?
37 Who can command and have it done,
if the Lord has not ordained it?
38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High
that good and bad come?
39 Why should any who draw breath complain
about the punishment of their sins?
40 Let us test and examine our ways,
and return to the Lord.
41 Let us lift up our hearts as well as our hands
to God in heaven.
42 We have transgressed and rebelled,
and you have not forgiven.
43 You have wrapped yourself with anger and pursued us,
killing without pity;
44 you have wrapped yourself with a cloud
so that no prayer can pass through.
45 You have made us filth and rubbish
among the peoples.
46 All our enemies
have opened their mouths against us;
47 panic and pitfall have come upon us,
devastation and destruction.
48 My eyes flow with rivers of tears
because of the destruction of my people.
49 My eyes will flow without ceasing,
without respite,
50 until the Lord from heaven
looks down and sees.
51 My eyes cause me grief
at the fate of all the young women in my city.
52 Those who were my enemies without cause
have hunted me like a bird;
53 they flung me alive into a pit
and hurled stones on me;
54 water closed over my head;
I said, I am lost.
55 I called on your name, O Lord,
from the depths of the pit;
56 you heard my plea, Do not close your ear
to my cry for help, but give me relief!
57 You came near when I called on you;
you said, Do not fear!
58 You have taken up my cause, O Lord,
you have redeemed my life.
59 You have seen the wrong done to me, O Lord;
judge my cause.
60 You have seen all their malice,
all their plots against me.
61 You have heard their taunts, O Lord,
all their plots against me.
62 The whispers and murmurs of my assailants
are against me all day long.
63 Whether they sit or risesee,
I am the object of their taunt-songs.
64 Pay them back for their deeds, O Lord,
according to the work of their hands!
65 Give them anguish of heart;
your curse be on them!
66 Pursue them in anger and destroy them
from under the Lords heavens.
4How the gold has grown dim,
how the pure gold is changed!
The sacred stones lie scattered
at the head of every street.
2 The precious children of Zion,
worth their weight in fine gold
how they are reckoned as earthen pots,
the work of a potters hands!
3 Even the jackals offer the breast
and nurse their young,
but my people has become cruel,
like the ostriches in the wilderness.
4 The tongue of the infant sticks
to the roof of its mouth for thirst;
the children beg for food,
but no one gives them anything.
5 Those who feasted on delicacies
perish in the streets;
those who were brought up in purple
cling to ash heaps.
6 For the chastisement* of my people has been greater
than the punishment* of Sodom,
which was overthrown in a moment,
though no hand was laid on it.*
7 Her princes were purer than snow,
whiter than milk;
their bodies were more ruddy than coral,
their hair* like sapphire.*
8 Now their visage is blacker than soot;
they are not recognized in the streets.
Their skin has shrivelled on their bones;
it has become as dry as wood.
9 Happier were those pierced by the sword
than those pierced by hunger,
whose life drains away, deprived
of the produce of the field.
10 The hands of compassionate women
have boiled their own children;
they became their food
in the destruction of my people.
11 The Lord gave full vent to his wrath;
he poured out his hot anger,
and kindled a fire in Zion
that consumed its foundations.
1 Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered;
let those who hate him flee before him.
2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away;
as wax melts before the fire,
let the wicked perish before God.
3 But let the righteous be joyful;
let them exult before God;
let them be jubilant with joy.
4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds*
his name is the Lord
be exultant before him.
5 Father of orphans and protector of widows
is God in his holy habitation.
6 God gives the desolate a home to live in;
he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,
but the rebellious live in a parched land.
7 O God, when you went out before your people,
when you marched through the wilderness,
8 the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain
at the presence of God, the God of Sinai,
at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9 Rain in abundance, O God, you showered abroad;
you restored your heritage when it languished;
10 your flock found a dwelling in it;
in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.
11 The Lord gives the command;
great is the company of those* who bore the tidings:
12 The kings of the armies, they flee, they flee!
The women at home divide the spoil,
13 though they stay among the sheepfolds
the wings of a dove covered with silver,
its pinions with green gold.
14 When the Almighty* scattered kings there,
snow fell on Zalmon.
15 O mighty mountain, mountain of Bashan;
O many-peaked mountain, mountain of Bashan!
16 Why do you look with envy, O many-peaked mountain,
at the mount that God desired for his abode,
where the Lord will reside for ever?
17 With mighty chariotry, twice ten thousand,
thousands upon thousands,
the Lord came from Sinai into the holy place.*
18 You ascended the high mount,
leading captives in your train
and receiving gifts from people,
even from those who rebel against the Lord Gods abiding there.
19 Blessed be the Lord,
who daily bears us up;
God is our salvation.
20 Our God is a God of salvation,
and to God, the Lord, belongs escape from death.
21 But God will shatter the heads of his enemies,
the hairy crown of those who walk in their guilty ways.
22 The Lord said,
I will bring them back from Bashan,
I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,
23 so that you may bathe* your feet in blood,
so that the tongues of your dogs may have their share from the foe.
24 Your solemn processions are seen,* O God,
the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary
25 the singers in front, the musicians last,
between them girls playing tambourines:
26 Bless God in the great congregation,
the Lord, O you who are of Israels fountain!
27 There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead,
the princes of Judah in a body,
the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
28 Summon your might, O God;
show your strength, O God, as you have done for us before.
29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem
kings bear gifts to you.
30 Rebuke the wild animals that live among the reeds,
the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples.
Trample* under foot those who lust after tribute;
scatter the peoples who delight in war.*
31 Let bronze be brought from Egypt;
let Ethiopia* hasten to stretch out its hands to God.
32 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;
sing praises to the Lord,
33 O rider in the heavens, the ancient heavens;
listen, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice.
34 Ascribe power to God,
whose majesty is over Israel;
and whose power is in the skies.
35 Awesome is God in his* sanctuary,
the God of Israel;
he gives power and strength to his people.
Blessed be God!
1Simeon* Peter, a servant* and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have received a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:*
2 May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
3 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by* his own glory and goodness. 4Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and may become participants in the divine nature. 5For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, 6and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, 7and godliness with mutual* affection, and mutual* affection with love. 8For if these things are yours and are increasing among you, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9For anyone who lacks these things is short-sighted and blind, and is forgetful of the cleansing of past sins. 10Therefore, brothers and sisters,* be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
12 Therefore I intend to keep on reminding you of these things, though you know them already and are established in the truth that has come to you. 13I think it right, as long as I am in this body,* to refresh your memory, 14since I know that my death* will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, This is my Son, my Beloved,* with whom I am well pleased. 18We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.
19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of ones own interpretation, 21because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.*
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. http://nrsvbibles.org
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Michael Stuhlbarg ("Steve Jobs," "A Serious Man") is in negotiations to join the cast of Scott Derrickson's "Doctor Strange" at Marvel Studios and Disney Pictures. Shooting kicks off in December in London.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays the cocky surgeon who loses the use of his hands. In an effort to heal himself, he discovers magic and soon becomes the Sorcerer Supreme.
Stuhlbarg will play the role of Doctor Nicodemus West, the man who fixed Strange's hands and even follows him to Kamar-Taj and undergoes his own mystical training.
Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mads Mikkelsen also star in the film which opens November next year.
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"Hobby Farmers", "Pony Clubbers", or "Seachangers", situated on approx.. 50 acres, this Master Built Home needs to be seen to be believed.
Comprising 3 large bedrooms, all with built-ins, a modern, stainless steel kitchen, and a wonderful open plan design, you can simply move in and concentrate all your efforts on the land and lifestyle that you've moved here for. The aspect of the home catches the sun all day long, and a freestanding wood heater, and floor heating ,means this modern home is perfectly comfortable all year round.
With a deck on the front and rear of the house, you can sit and enjoy the quiet rural vista at any time of the day. The land is split evenly between flat pasture and gently undulating mature native forest, it has 5 spring fed dams and would be perfect for all manner of equestrian pursuits, trail riding, trail bikes, running sheep or fattening some cattle.
With the house site set back from the road it is a peaceful and idyllic escape from the urban sprawl. Located at the northern end of Birralee Road, it's an easy commute to Exeter, Westbury, Launceston or Devonport. House water is provided from the 10,000 gallon concrete tank, meaning that you'll never be without water. Terrific storage abounds, with a large linen press in the hallway, and an extra large laundry with additional storage options. The long internal driveway is begging to be lined with your favourite trees, this property is a blank canvas, waiting to be turned into a rural masterpiece. Don't wait too long, this little gem won't last. Call to book your private viewing today!
1885 Birralee Road, BIRRALEE
Contact Agent
Best House in the Street!!
"Hobby Farmers", "Pony Clubbers", or "Seachangers", situated on approx.. 50 acres, this Master Built Home needs to be seen to be believed.
Andrew Macdonald
Property Representative
mobile 0409 368 151
phone 03) 6333 3613
office (03) 6333 3600
Contact Bushby Property Group Today
117 Cimitiere Street, Launceston Tasmania Australia 7250
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