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ABA Passes Resolution Backing Marriage Equality
August 10, 2010
Contact: Yusef Robb
Nation's Leading Legal Organization Acts Against Inequality
The American Bar Association, the nation's leading legal organization, today passed the following resolution:
"RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges state, territorial, and tribal governments to eliminate all of their legal barriers to civil marriage between two persons of the same sex who are otherwise eligible to marry."
"With this action, the American Bar Association has affirmed the principles upon which this nation was founded—that every American is vested with certain inalienable rights and that all Americans are created equal," said Chad Griffin, Board President of the American Foundation for Equal Rights. "The ABA's action is significant in that it represents a broad consensus among scholars and practitioners of the law. The ABA is the nation's leading legal organization and is the one charged with recommending judges and setting national standards for attorneys. This case is not about ideology or politics, and the ABA's resolution underscores that. Rather, Perry v. Schwarzenegger is a case grounded in fundamental constitutional law and precedent, including equal protection under the law and due process."
"By approving a resolution in support of marriage equality, the ABA has confirmed what the federal courts, the state's chief executive and the state's chief law enforcement officer have determined in Perry v. Schwarzenegger—that excluding gay men and lesbians from marriage violates their constitutional right to due process and equal protection and causes significant harm to them and their families,"
Griffin added, referring to the Governor and Attorney General.
The American Foundation for Equal Rights is the organization that launched the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case and brought together attorneys Theodore Olson and David Boies (who opposed each other in arguing Bush v. Gore) to lead its litigation. Last week, the Chief Judge of the Federal District Court, Northern District of California issued a 136-page ruling that found that California's Proposition 8, which stripped gays and lesbians of their right to marry, was unconstitutional, citing its denial of the constitutional protections of equal protection under the law and due process, among other findings.
The City and County of San Francisco, led by City Attorney Dennis Herrera and Chief Deputy City Attorney Therese Stewart, are supporting the plaintiffs' team as co-counsel, with a specific focus on the negative impact Proposition 8 has on government services and budgets.
For full trial transcripts of the trial as well as legal filings, visit http://www.equalrightsfoundation.org/our-work/hearing-transcripts/.
For a trial summary, visit http://www.equalrightsfoundation.org/press-releases/perry-v-schwarzenegger-trial-summary/.
See key articles at http://www.equalrightsfoundation.org/news.
The plaintiffs in the case want to be married but cannot because of Prop. 8.
Kris Perry and Sandy Stier have been together for more than ten years and their family includes four boys. Both are in public service — Kris leads a childhood health and education agency and Sandy works for a county health department. Their home life centers around their kids, with PTA meetings, soccer and music lessons taking up much of their free time.
Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo have been together for nine years. Jeff is a general manager for a movie theater company and Paul is a business owner. They own a home together and are proud uncles. The powerful testimony of the plaintiffs, along with the presentation of 17 witnesses and revealing cross-examination of the defendant-intervenors' witnesses, clearly exposed the unconstitutionality of Prop. 8.
John Podesta, head of the progressive Center for American Progress, and Robert Levy, head of the libertarian Cato Institute, are the co-chairs of the American Foundation for Equal Rights Advisory Board, which also includes NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, UFW Founder Dolores Huerta and FOX News Commentator Margaret Hoover. See the Podesta-Levy Washington Post Op-Ed here: http://www.equalrightsfoundation.org/news/afer-co-chairs-levypodesta/.
This unprecedented federal court challenge was filed in May 2009, with both sides presenting their cases in court from January 11 to January 27.
Leading civil rights organizations, legal scholars, doctors, scientists, and religious organizations have filed amicus briefs in support of the plaintiffs, including: the California NAACP, Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF), Asian Law Caucus, National Black Justice Coalition, South Asian Bar Association of Northern California, ACLU, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, National Center for Lesbian Rights, retired California Court of Appeal Justice Donald King, family law professors from across the state, American Anthropological Association, American Psychoanalytic Association, National Association of Social Workers, and the American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter.
See: http://www.equalrightsfoundation.org/press-releases/amicus-briefs-filed-in-support-of-olsonboies-prop-8-challenge/.
"More than 30 years ago, the United States Supreme Court recognized that marriage is one of the basic rights of man," the plaintiffs' suit against Prop. 8 states, referring to the Court's decision in Loving v.Virginia, which struck down bans on interracial marriage.
For more information, please visit www.equalrightsfoundation.org.


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Hey friends! It's official, I'm running as the Democratic Candidate for Colorado State House of Representatives in District 5! House District 5 is one of the most vibrant in the state of Colorado, and home to a wonderfully diverse community that is changing and evolving every day.
Bold Ideas
I am ready to work for you and with you on the range of issues facing House District 5. I know that jobs are created through innovative ideas, and I have a proven track record of job creation through renewable energy on Colorado's Front Range. I also know that affordable housing and healthcare build a stronger community and will strengthen our economy. I plan to work to update school infrastructure, allowing more resources to be directed to students and teachers.
Strong Communities
As a Denver metro native, an HD5 resident, and a business owner, I know the challenges the district faces. As an LGBTQ person of color, I believe protecting our neighbors from hate and bigotry is non-negotiable. I know that in finding solutions to our infrastructure crisis, we must consider the impact to the community. Local government is essential to maintaining and improving our quality of life and strengthening our communities, I have first hand experience of what the vision of a few can accomplish.
Fresh Leadership
Leadership means bringing the voices of the community together and making sure that they are heard. I know that elections aren't about candidates, they're about the constituents. My vision is a future that works for everyone, regardless of age, gender, color or economic status. I know we must fight not only to protect our rights, but also to continue to advance in the face of national adversary. I'm ready to work with you, and work for you to bring this vision to reality in the state house.


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Today I was able to leave work and head home a little before Markus. When one of us is afforded this opportunity and we have a mini event that evening we'll be the other's "bucha buddy," meaning we'll sneak by the health food store on the way home from work and pick up a set of Kombucha teas to share. It's not all the time and it's never an understood thing, but it always peps the day up and is a small sign of appreciation to the other for being a good spouse/friend/roommate.
Is there a small thing you'll do at your house to show that you have your partner's back? I can't wait to drink this tea and hit up the Granada for some Old 97's madness tonight!


text: UFDC Home | Help | RSS Title: FAA bulletin ALL VOLUMES CITATION THUMBNAILS PAGE IMAGE ZOOMABLE Full Citation STANDARD VIEW MARC VIEW Permanent Link: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00004770/00025 Material Information Title: FAA bulletin Physical Description: Book Creator: Florida Association of Architects Publication Date: May 1940 Subjects Subject: Architecture -- Florida ( lcsh )Architecture -- Caribbean Area ( lcsh ) Record Information Bibliographic ID: UF00004770 Volume ID: VID00025 Source Institution: University of Florida Holding Location: University of Florida Rights Management: All rights reserved by the source institution and holding location. Resource Identifier: ltqf - AAA6023ltuf - AME1161 Full Text THE F. A. A. BULLETIN ><$JUV4 Spec. NA ASSeMt1NKFADHlltc I -nlE-~F 3 2 P~~dTk-iEridt~5 ELLIOTT B. HADLEY President 211 Taylor Arcade, St. Petersburg OFFICERS ROBERT LAW WEED Vice-President 1777 Biscayne Boulevard Miami E. F. DE LA HAYE Secretary-Treasurer Box 3747 Daytona Beach DIRECTORS OF DISTRICTS 1--R. Daniel Hart Pensacola 8--Donald R. Pierce Lakeland 2--James A. Stripling Tallahassee 9--Richard W. Rummell Cocoa 3--Sanford W. Goin Gainesville 10--Bruce P. Kitchell West Palm Beach 4--FrederickW.Bucky,Jr. Jacksonville 11--Courtney Stewart Ft. Lauderdale 5--G. M. Peek DeLand 12--Robert M. Little Miami Beach 6--Richard B. Rogers Orlando 13--Gerard Pitt Miami 7--Archie G. Parish St. Petersburg Object: . The purpose of this Association shall be to stimulate and encourage continual improvement within the profession, co-operate with other professions, promote and participate in the matters of general public welfare, and represent and act for the architectural profession in the State. MAY 1940 NUMBER 5 FINAL NOTICE ATTEND THE SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940 PEABODY HALL, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA All architects registered in the State of Florida are WELCOME SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING . Accompanying this BULLETIN is a postal card that needs but your sig- nature to let the Gainesville Committee know the num- ber to be expected . Please send it in . It will help the committee determine which room to select for the meeting ... and aid the luncheon preparations S. There's a possibility this luncheon will be in the Florida Union Building on the campus . Let's be con- siderate concerning the committee's culinary conception S. chicken to coffee . calls for cooperation. 'Meeting will be called to order at 9 A. M. by Presi- dent Hadley. Business will consist chiefly of adopting a new Charter which will agree with present By-Laws, District Re- ports, Committee Reports, the Legislative Program, and a few minor changes to By-Laws. 'Tis a big order for a one-day session . There- fore, President Hadley has called a meeting of the Offi- cers and Directors for Friday evening, 8 P. M., at Hotel Thomas in Gainesville. ATTENDANCE .. .Remember, you are invited to be present and will be made welcome . Membership in the Association is not an attendance requirement .. Come to get acquainted . and particularly do we invite those "new" architects who acquired registration during December, 1939, and January, 1940. MEMBERSHIP . Now stands at 87, including the following who 'sent in their dues during March and April. Carl N. Atkinson ................... St. Petersburg Montgomery Atwater...... ........ .........Miami A. Lowther Forrest .................... St. Petersburg Frank A. Parziale ................. . ... Ocala E. L. Robertson ................... ... ... Miami Anton Skislewicz ..................... Miami Beach BULLETIN . With thirty-six new names in the roster of architects registered in Florida, and with the BULLETIN also going to two additional State Societies, we have been mailing out 613 copies each month . The May number will be 614 .. Due to Tom Tredwell, Advertising Manager of the Architectural Record, who will appreciate the courtesy . Glad to, Tom, for we are a bit proud of Florida's Association of Architects, and we want others to know about it. REGISTRATION GRANTED . The Florida State Board of Architecture, Mellen C. Greeley, Sec- retary-Treasurer, sent in the following lists: REGISTRATION GRANTED DECEMBER 10, 1939 No. Name 1287-Bail, Ralph E......... .. Fort Myers, Florida 1292-Barili, Jr., Alfredo. ......... Atlanta, Georgia 1282-Berz, Lorant B............ Chattanooga, Tenn. 1285-Bond, Geo. Harwell. ....... Atlanta, Georgia 1295--Darress, Clair......... .Miami Beach, Florida 1288-Dittmar, A. F.......... Montgomery, Alabama 1294-Eppleman, I. William. ...... Columbia, Penna. 1284-Goldrich, Phillip S........... New York, N. Y. 1296-Hamby, William. ...........New York, N. Y. 1293-Humphreys, John W........ .Atlanta, Georgia 1290-Joseph Jr., Alfred S.. ... Miami Beach, Florida 1286-Lorenz, J. Douglas ........ .. .Dayton, Ohio 1297-Potter, Robert P............ Milwaukee, Wis. 1291-Trofast-Gillette, G. WV....... New York, N. Y. 1283-Underwood, Gilbert S...... Washington, D. C. 1298-Whitney, Willard M....... Hollywood, Florida 1289-Zimmerman, Ralph W......... Sarasota, Florida REGISTRATION GRANTED JANUARY 12, 1940 1312-Baylis, C. K.................. Miami, Florida 1313-Cone, Chester Albert.. West Palm Beach, Florida 1317-Corbett, William ............ New York, N. Y. 1300-Duff, Dillard....... West Palm Beach, Florida 1314-Fortney, Frank G........ .Fort Wayne, Indiana 1303-France, Jr., Roy F....... Miami Beach, Florida 1308-Hansen, Robert E...... Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1307-Henie, Keith S............W. Hartford, Conn. 1311-Hey, Henry T............ McClean, Virginia 1310-Hooper, Lee ...... . .Jacksonviile, Florida 1316-Humphrey, John C ... .Daytona Beach, Florida 1299-Leggett, F.. E............. Gainesville, Florida 1305-Markes, Lawrence W.... Miami Beach, Florida 1315-McKissack, Calvin L ......... Nashville, Tenn. 1306-Pelletiere, H. J ......... Winter Park, Florida 1304-Robertson, Harvey .. .. Miami Shores, Florida 1302-Spry, Kenneth James ...... Hollywood, Florida 1309-Stephens, Willis L. .. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1301-Symonds, Charles S.. Miami Beach, Florida CHUCKLES . Ad in West Jefferson, Ohio, Star: Wanted: Position in a cabaret; no bad habits; willing to learn. DIPLOMAT .. A person who can tell you to go to hell in such a tactful way that you'll look forward with pleasure to making the trip. SHORT COURSE ON CONCRETE PRODUCTS . .Will be held at the Angebilt Hotel, Orlando, Florida, May 14 and 15, 1940. SPONSORS . The General Extension Division of the University of Florida, Gainesville, and the Port- land Cement Association of Atlanta and Chicago, a research organization representing Portland Cement companies of the United States. REGISTRATION . Will be held in the lobby of the Angebilt Hotel from nine until nine forty-five Tues- day morning, May 14. PROGRAM . The first meeting will begin at 9:45 A. M. Tuesday, and will continue until 12 o'clock, with Mr. J. D. Humphries, of the Portland Cement Asso- ciation, presiding. On Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning stu- dents will be divided into two groups. Mr. J. F. Shea will have charge of one group, and Mr. R. D. Finfrock will have charge of the other. Mr. J. D. Humphries will have charge of the last meeting on Wednesday afternoon. GROUPS A AND B .. Group A will include gen- eral contractors, structural engineers, and architects' and contractors' superintendents. Group B will include the products manufacturers, house contractors, masons, and architects. Students will be asked to choose the group which they wish to join, and to remain with that group. Any person who believes that he can benefit from the instruction is invited to attend. COST . There will be no registration fee. The Angebilt Hotel is making a special rate to those who register for this short course. Nearby restaurants offer meals at reasonable prices. FURTHER INFORMATION ... A printed bulle- tin will be mailed to you at an early date. Further information on the short course may be secured by writ- ing to: GENERAL EXTENSION DIVISION University of Florida SGainesville EXPERIENCE . What we have left after our Legislative efforts. WELCOME . To Franklin S. Bunch, who has returned to Jacksonville, Florida, and is rolling up his sleeves in preparation to aid the Legislative Committee. SOUTH CAROLINA . According to a letter received from K. S. Espedahl, formerly an architect in Daytona Beach, Florida, but now located in Colum- bia, South Carolina, the Registered Architects of South Carolina are making preparations for a state organi- zation . and he desires a list of a few of the import- ant bills passed in the Florida Legislature during recent years in the interest of the architects ... Kaare, you'll have an opportunity to share our disappointments when my letter arrives . .Best o' Luck to South Carolina Architects. RICE AND OLD SHOES... Ever since we learned, a couple of weeks ago, that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hundley Singleton had announced the marriage of their daughter Anna Laura to George H. Spohn of Miami and Coral Gables, on April the third, we've intended jot- ting down something to give George and Anna a good send-off through the BULLETIN . .And came mighty close to forgetting all about it . George, as you know, has been and still is as active as a buzz-saw on our Legislative Program during which time he must have acquired a large amount of indulgence and patience . Now, perhaps, he can plan a program that will involve two, possibly three or four subjects S. We know George and Anna have the best wishes of all Association members . They'll be at home at 114 Antilla Avenue, Coral Gables . And, George, don't discount a woman's intuition . that strange something that tells her she is right even when she is wrong. THRIFT .. AND THEN, there's the Scotchman who had his daughter's wedding ceremony held in the back yard so the chickens could get the rice. *t -* *- DISTRICT MEETINGS... All Directors recently received a letter from the secretary at the request of President Hadley, calling for a District Meeting and a start on a membership impetus before the Semi-Annual Meeting. Results will be in Directors' Reports at the May meeting., and we'll give you some of it in the June BULLETIN. UNIFICATION . The Committee on State Organization, A. I. A., Frederic A. Fletcher, Chairman, is doing a lot of good work. Too long for publication in the BULLETIN, but just right for reading at the Semi- Annual Meeting, is their Report of Joint Committee on Unification. FIRE . About a year ago we saved a clipping from a pamphlet, intending to give it to you in the BULLETIN, but it was mislaid, and sorry we cannot give the source of information . Here it is. U. S. 21-year Indictment Against Fire Scourge If a residential street were run from New York to San Francisco, and the property lining its entire 2,500 miles divided into lots of 50-foot frontage, the property loss from fire in America during the past twenty-one years would pay for building $10,000.00 houses on each of these lots-on both sides of the street. There would also be enough to buy furniture valued at $2,000.00 for each home and a $1,000.00 motor car, $100.00 for cloth- ing for each of five persons in each house. In addition, a mansion costing $100,000.00 could be built every half mile, on both sides of the street. And $570,000,- 000.00 would still be left over for paving the street and for improvements! Ten thousand horrible human deaths a year for twen- ty-one years. $415,000,000.00 a year for twenty-one years--$1,- 150,000.00 every day. $8,700,000,000.00 is America's fire record for the past twenty-one years. Next time your local fire-department urges you to co- operate during Fire-Prevention Week just think what the above facts mean, and resolve to make every week a Careful Week. Looking forward to seeing YOU at the Gainesville meeting, May 4, will say Au revoir and rush this to the printer in order that you will receive it a day or two before the meeting. Sincerely, E. F. 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I can't get enough of the story of Afrykan Moon, the Detroit mother who was harassed for breastfeeding on a bus. Anyone who knows me knows I'll nurse my kids anywhere, and I have zero patience for people who say they "don't want to see that." Hey, I didn't want to see butt-crack popping out of low-rise jeans for the last 10 years, but nobody was throwing Jessica Alba off a bus for feeding her child. (Though I doubt she takes buses.)
I was so inspired by the video Moon made that I emailed with some of the women in the Black Mothers Breastfeeding Group, and saw great pictures of African-American moms and their daughters (and future breastfeeders?) at a nurse-in protest. It made me cry (not that hard to do these hormonal days, but still). I feel so proud -- and haven't felt this galvanized to support a cause since college.
I'm well aware that some women can't breastfeed, and others choose not to for reasons that only need to make sense for them. Your baby, your choice. What bothers me is that breastfeeding is not a valid choice for so many women -- either because their jobs don't allow pumping, or they just don't have the emotional and cultural support they need.
So when I say I feel galvanized, energized, and like I've finally, after so many years, found a cause I can wholeheartedly get behind again, my intention is not to crap on anyone who uses formula. Hell, I had to supplement when Penelope was nursing. My intention is to make sure that every woman who wants to is given the chance to breastfeed.
For me, it was a given: I had maternity leave, I could be near my baby when I needed to be, and I had the financial resources to take the time to be with her. I know other women who had to be at work within a week or two after delivery, or who didn't even consider breastfeeding because they didn't know anyone who did it.
And there does seem to be a cultural element to all this. When I was in the NICU with Penelope, I heard every superstition and old wives' tale on the planet. Supposedly, Latina women have an easy time nursing because their diets contain milk-enhancing legumes. Of the black women I saw caring for their babies, only one was planning to breastfeed. I didn't ask why. But in a world where black women feel the need to douche more often and little black girls think dolls that look like them are ugly, I don't think it's a stretch to suggest that some black women might have a hard time having faith in their own bodies and trusting their own power to feed their babies.
Just a theory.
At any rate, last Friday, there was a nurse-in at the SMART station in Detroit (SMART is their city bus system). CafeMom member MamaChicx4, who recommends the CafeMom group Breastfeeding Moms of Color, was there and said, "SMART said they didn't mind that we sat in front, and even provided a bus with the air on for the kids and babies who may have gotten too hot." She describes Moon as a "breastfeeding guru" and says, "I am honored to call her a friend."
Most importantly, she says, "The object of the nurse-in was NOT to get the driver fired. We wanted her and all the staff at SMART to be retrained. The driver was just plain nasty. She let her personal opinions and belief about breastfeeding in public take over instead of doing her job."
Does that sound like radical activism, or just common sense? Hmm, maybe it's both! All I know is, I wish I could take a coast-to-coast nurse-athon before Abby weans. Who's on my bus?
Would you have attended the Detroit nurse-in? Do you feel energized by nursing moms speaking out? Tell us in the comments!
Image via ClickOnDetroit


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An Update - May 2010
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Oh Stella, yous is so sweet! Shloppy Bulldog Kisses from Miss Weezer.ReplyDelete
Ozzie takes some lemon when he gets "junky" too. Stella is quite the cutie! Simply ador-a-bull!ReplyDelete
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We found that the cough syrup that we used for the kennel cough when increased to 3 times daily took the flem away and Isabella is feeling much better this week we try to cut it back to twice dailyReplyDelete
Hi Stella, I hope you start to feel better with the coughing. I'm very lucky that I don't have those problems yet. I'll tell my mom that lemons are helpful!ReplyDelete
Why do u give the lemon? my bulldog has pneumonia at this time ,she is on antibiotics and inhalations, would lemon be good for her too?ReplyDelete
The lemon helps keep phlegm out of her airways, but I would let your doggie get better before trying the lemons. They are great at preventative maintenance, but when they are sick the meds and lots of rest are great too. Good luck!!!!
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just discovered your page, love it!ReplyDelete
our english bulldog is 15 months and has had an airway surgery to remove inverted saccules and an enlarged soft palate. 4 months after the surgery she is having breathing issues again - just at rest she will be unable to inhale. its very noisy and scary and brings a tear to my eye even typing this. I cant find any useful info online, and the surgeon says shes done all she can. hoping you may know of someone else with this problem, or perhaps a knowledge base where I can find any help. thanks for your blog its great!
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My Diesel is about 14 months now and has always been a little plemmy (gurgly). He has had pneumonia several times and is on (5)different medications. His lungs have been clear (2) months now (so happy & keep my fingers crossed). the vet said we could start weening him off the Clavamox but it's been about (2) weeks now and the gurgling is coming back. I will speak with my vet today but it seems like he will be on meds for his whole life. It's tough and very expensive but hey I love him to death. Whatcha gonna do!ReplyDelete
To diesel's parents have you tried cough syrup with dexrometh in it we gave it to Isabella for kennel cough first then the vet said to try it for the flum {3} times aday for a week or so then {2} a day for a week or so then weened her off slowly she has no more flem for a couple of months now. Hope it works fort you as it did for us. Isabella's parentsReplyDelete
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I have been dog sitting my neighbor's bulldog for the summer and he is unavailable. Duke has become the love of our lives and I am hoping his current owner is going to let us give Duke a permanent home. I knew nothing of bulldogs until 3 months ago. I need help!! I am so out of my league, but I want to learn!! My email is firstname.lastname@example.com if anyone out there is willing to work with me. Thanks.ReplyDelete
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My bullie Elmo passed away on 8/13/10; he had all the breathing issues that everyone is writing about here including hypoplastic trachea. We came home after being gone for 4 hours to find him "sleeping", only to discover he had expired. Elmo had laryngeal saccular surgery in Nov. 2009, and he was taking bronchial medication; but his breathing was slowly getting worse and none of the vets could find any other problems. Thank you for posting this blog to educate and bring awareness to English bulldog owners regarding breathing problems in this breed. My breeder has agreed to replace my dog Elmo and I will continue to come back to your blog. Like your dog Stella; Elmo was the greatest bullie ever!ReplyDelete
To Elmo's parents, I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Elmo, but he clearly lived a life full of love before he had to move on. We can never truly guarantee our pets are healthy and here for a long time, just like we can't for the humans we love. It's about the quality of time more than the amount of time, and I am sure you will treasure the time you had with Elmo for the rest of your lives. Now its time to welcome a new soul into your family, and hopefully you will have a happy healthy doggie to look after in Elmo's memory.ReplyDelete
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To Elmo's parents very sorry to hear of your loss, bullie's are a very special breed. Hope all goes well with your new addition to your family.Izzy and parentsReplyDelete
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Hello! I have been checking in on your blog for 6 mos and love all your sweet pictures of your 'puppies' - what kind of camera do you have? your pictures/quality is great. thanks! RebekahReplyDelete
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I sent the other message about your pictures and didn't think to add my email: email@example.com - thanks again!ReplyDelete
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To the camera question - I use my iPhone camera for many pics, but many are shot using a D700 with a wide angle lens.ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your bully tips and beautiful pictures. My Doyle is having a similar phlegm problem and I will definitely try the lemon trick.ReplyDelete
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Learning walks are expensive to fund when students are in school. Walking through empty classrooms does not really allow a teacher to fully demonstrate her class in action. So how can we best share our evolving e-learning pedagogy to our peers? Our classrooms are now awash with technology and even if they are not, most teachers will now have a phone that has a camera in it, or better still a smart phone that can take video, images and record sound. How can we harness the smartphone for staff development?
Creating sustainability for e-learning is a two pronged campaign. A school needs to provide support to staff when they are ready to receive it. Which is why the cascade model is not really effective for staff PD. A staff member who is not ready to listen or accept new learning will not benefit from the cascade model. But when they are ready, often the support or the initiative has moved on. Which is why a library of practical tutorials such as the free ones we offer to you provide a solid foundation for creating a sustainable e-learning environment at your school. These tutorials are a just in time 24/7 resource for staff.
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Charlotte, NC - American Scene: Selections from the Permanent Collection of American Art features works from American masters from the first half of the twentieth century such as Charles Burchfield, Bernice Abbott, Thomas Hart Benton and Norman Rockwell. Minnie Deschamps, Eugene Thomason, Jon Corbino, and many other regional artists will also be on view. All media that defined early, modern American art will be represented: paintings, prints, photographs and unique works on paper. On view through 9 November, 2008 at The Mint Museum.
American Scene: Selections from the Permanent Collection of American Art explores many areas that defined the American Scene Era: Social Realism, Regionalism and works created under federal programs such as the WPA. This will be the first exhibition focusing on this genre drawn from The Mint Museum's permanent collection of American Art in more than 15 years.
Jon Corbino, born in Sicily 37 years ago, was brought to the U.S. as a child of eight, reared in Manhattan's lower East Side. What Painter Corbino learned of the Renaissance and Romantic painters of Europe, to whom he is often compared, he got entirely from U.S. museums and reproductions. He worked his way through Manhattan's Art Students League and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts taking jobs as a dishwasher, cook and soda jerker, kept on painting in his own way, modeled his methods not on the French Impressionists or the U.S. Realists, but upon Delacroix and Tintoretto.
New Deal Art During the Great Depression
On May 6, 1935, the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) was created to help provide economic relief to the citizens of the United States who were suffering through the Great Depression. The artistic community had already become inspired during the 1920s and '30s by the revitalization of the Italian Renaissance fresco style by the inspired creations of Mexican muralists Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueriros. Certain visionary U.S. politicians decided to combine the creativity of the new art movements with the values of the American people. The Federal Art Project was one of the divisions of the W.P.A. created under Federal Project One. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had made several attempts prior to the F.A.P. to provide employment for artists on relief, namely the Public Works of Art Project (P.W.A.P.) which operated from 1933 to 1934 and the Treasury Department Section of Painting and Sculpture which was created in 1934 after the demise of the P.W.A.P. However, it was the F.A.P. which provided the widest reach, creating over 5,000 jobs for artists and producing over 225,000 works of art for the American people.
It is this legacy of the thousands of workers who labored at their craft for little money but great pride which we have to inspire us today. Although many of these works of art have been destroyed or stolen, those that remain must be preserved. They stand as a reminder of a time in our country's history when dreams were not allowed to be destroyed by economic disaster.
For more information on the works in this exhibition, go to the Mint Wiki at http://mintwiki.pbwiki.com and select the link to the exhibition. The Mint Wiki is a service of The Mint Museums Library. Organized by: The Mint Museum
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I just want to say Happy Mother's Day (Feliz Dia De las Madres) to all the mothers. Even though im not a mother yet, I can only imagine what it takes to raise a child or children these days. I commend you all for all the hard work you all put in. Most importantly I want to say Happy Mother's Day to the most important person to me, my mom. Not only is she my best friend, she supports me, she tries to understand me and gets me on so many levels, she listens to all my whining and bickering, she's with me when I'm at my highest and most lowest moments. She has never tuned me out when I need to talk about something, she always tries to cheer me up and gives the best advice. She is very hard on me when I need a wake up call and keeps it real no matter what. I love that woman with all my heart. There's literally nothing I wouldn't do for her. If I could give her the world and more, I would. God has truly blessed me with such an amazing mother. I'm so grateful to have such amazing support in my life. Happy Mother's Day Mommy.
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Records of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization at Georgia State University:
A Guide to the PATCO Records, Series VII: Membership Files
Georgia State
Georgia State University Library
Special Collections and Archives
100 Decatur St., SE
Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
Fax: 404-413-2881
February 2010
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|EAD version 2002 finding aid created in XMetaL 4.5 by Traci JoLeigh Drummond, February 27, 2010.
Collection Summary
|Georgia State University Library, Special Collections and Archives, Atlanta
|Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (Washington, D. C.)
|Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records
|204.75 linear ft.in 517 boxes
|The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) was formed in 1968 to represent the interests of federally employed air traffic controllers and was dissolved in 1981, after a strike against the United States government resulted in all PATCO members being fired from their Federal Aviation Administration jobs. This finding aid (number 7 of 18) describes Series VII, Membership Files, 1971-1981 (20 linear feet of records in 73 boxes), from the the administrative office in Washington, D.C.
Organization of the RecordsThe records are organized in to 18 series.
Scope and Content Series VII: Membership Files
The membership series (1970-1981) contains correspondence, personnel files, questionnaires, membership applications, and membership master files. This series includes two major components, membership questionnaires and master files. The membership-wide questionnaires detail the average controller's perspectives on work-related questions leading up to the strike from 1978 to 1981. The master files (1979-1981) are large, bit-matrix printout membership lists. They cover PATCO's entire lifespan, and give detailed information of the make-up of the organization's membership over time.
History of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization
The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) was born in the New York area in 1968 to represent the interests of federally employed air traffic controllers. The objective of the organization was to preserve and promote, to improve the working conditions for air traffic controllers within the United States, its territories and possessions, and to represent its members in dealing with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies concerning grievances, personnel policies, practices and other matters.
On August 3, 1981, the 15,000-member Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) went on strike. The PATCO members were responsible for guiding commercial airlines through their flights throughout the United States. The strike caused confusion, long delays, and worries about air travel safety. Because PATCO members were federal employees, their strike was illegal, and the federal government replied on August 5th by issuing dismissal notices to the approximately 12,000 controllers who refused to return to their jobs.
A tentative contract was reached in June with the FAA but was rejected by union members by more than 20 to 1. The issues that mattered to rank and file union members were wages, work hours, and retirement. These were the basis for all their complaints. Union members wanted a $10,000 across the board salary increase (base pay for a controller was $20,462). The FAA countered with an offer of $4,000. Robert Poli, union president, wanted to reduce the 40-hour five-day week to a 32-hour four-day week, but without a cut in salary for the reduced hours. Controllers deemed this their most important issue because they hoped it would cut down on the job stress experienced by so many of their group. They also wanted to change retirement requirements because they claimed that controllers "burn out" faster than other federal employees. In both of the last two demands, the government refused to discuss the issues.
By June 22, both sides hammered out an agreement that consisted of a 10% pay hike for controllers, a 20% increase in the nighttime work pay differential and a guaranteed 30-minute lunch period. Though Poli managed to get a few more benefits, he felt the overall package was not enough, and his members rejected the pact by 95%. Though the two sides went back to the bargaining table on July 31st, neither side seemed willing to budge and the strike began on August 3rd.
The following day, a federal judge imposed a fine of $2.4 million per day as long as the strike lasted. (This was later reduced.) The government also got a court order that barred the union from using its $3.7 million strike contingency fund and it began proceedings to have PATCO decertified. Union members and other unionists claimed the government was union busting. President Ronald Reagan claimed that by walking off the job, the air traffic controllers had quit their jobs. Secretary of Transportation Drew Lewis said, "To all intents and purposes, the strike is over. Our concern is to rebuild the system."
With the recommendation of Secretary Lewis, President Ronald Reagan fired all those individuals who had gone on strike. Reagan and others reasoned that they did not have the right to strike because they would endanger the lives of countless air travelers. The positions were quickly occupied with new workers with consequent labor conflict throughout the country. In October, the organization was decertified and dissolved amid the controversial air traffic controllers' strike in 1981. President Bill Clinton, by an executive order, lifted the ban on the hiring of PATCO controllers on August 12, 1993.
|James E. Hayes
|John F. Leyden
|Robert E. Poli
|Gary W. Eads
Executive Vice Presidents
|Robert E. Poli
|Robert E. Meyers
|Domenic Torchia
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the Georgia State University Library online catalog (GIL). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Restrictions on Access
Access to materials with personal or sensitive information has been restricted. Please consult with archivist for more information about accessing these records. This collection is stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the Worldwide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Administrative Information
[item], [folder title], [series title], Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization Records, L1986-45, Southern Labor Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University, Atlanta.
Acquisition Information
Records donated by Terrence A. Shannon of PATCO Local 159, 1986.
Processing Information
Series I through IV processed by Pam Hackbart Dean and Annie L. Tilden, 2001. Series V through XVIII processed by Harold V. Hansen III and George Rounds, 2009.
EAD finding aid created by Morna Gerrard, September 2002; revised by William Hardesty, February 2006. Further revisions and additional series added by Traci JoLeigh Drummond, 2010.
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Related materials in other repositories: The Texas Labor Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington holds many collections related to the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization. Below is a sampling of these collections; please contact the Texas Labor Archives to find out more about these and other collections.


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Yes, a chocolate buffet. Really. A couple of us took a friend out for his birthday...he wanted to go to Jazz Live at the Hyatt in N.O., to hear Anais St John sing and to sample the gourmet Chocoholics Buffet.
I planned for it, knowing I'd top my ranges, but trying to keep the rest of the day nice and low while concentrating on protein. Didn't do too shabby, either, as my inexpert figuring puts me at these values for today:
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I'm willing to believe I might be another 100-200 higher in calories, as I have no true way to quantify the gourmet offerings. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach, though, because after the first 6 or 7 bits, I took 5 more, but could only manage to just taste each one. One of my friends oblingingly helped me clean my plate so as not to waste food (yeah, right! he's a sweets fiend!).
The gourmet-ness of the venue was a help to me, actually. I was originally planning to get a beer, a Bock of some sort, but they only offered wines and liqueurs, which I wasn't game for. Well...that left me a dilemma...go for a soda with all that carbonation & sugar (will not do diet sodas), or what? I chose a hot tea, which I drank black, unsweetened. It was both the perfect foil for the rich, decadent desserts, and nearly calorie free! (The beer would've been around 150 cal.) Oh, and my cup of tea was $5.25. Water and a tea bag. My friend's 3 oz martini was $12. (cough, cough, sputter, choke!) A 2oz glass of port would've been $14...one of the reasons I skipped all that.
So...this was yet another event in my busy month, and I feel very good about how it was managed. I actually feel good, physically, right now, too. I'm not over-full or hungry, I'm not in a sugar coma, no noticeable blood sugar spikes or drops, and I didn't waste any calories (or money!) on alcohol.
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So, anywho, I had a nice time tonight, enjoyed a chocolate buffet and didn't go berserk. THAT, my friends, is a true accomplishment!
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BCI and PwC summer survey statistics: what's the future for BCM professionals?
11 November 2016
Were you at BCI World Conference this week? During the conference, we shared some of the findings from the BCI and PwC summer survey on the future of Business Continuity Management (BCM).
We also promised you, during our blog series before the event that we'd pop a copy of the slides we used on here.
Click here to download the slides.
Contained therein are quite a few, but some of those we discussed at the conference were:
- The industry seems to be more male dominated than many of us realised, 72% male v 28% female; (read about it here)
- It's getting even more important to work closely with Risk, Security, Information Security and IT; (read about it here)
- 62% of respondents say it's becoming more important for BCM functions to expand their remits beyond traditional BCM activity; (read about it here)
- We're a pretty qualified bunch: 78% have a degree, 28% have a masters and 66% are seeking more qualifications and accreditations;
- Crisis management and IT resilience are increasingly more important for BCM leaders to focus on;
- Of those respondents that plan to move jobs in the next two years, 59% wish to remain working in their current specialist area;
- Of those that told us of their long term career aspirations, 44% indicated that they expect to be working closely with or across more than one of the operational resilience/protective disciplines; (e.g. BCM, Risk, Crisis, IT Resilience, Security, Information Security)
- 56% believe that the growing interest in 'resilience' increases career options for BCM professionals – this goes up to 66% for those delivering BCM in-house.
We'll post more insights from the workshop held during the conference where some of these statistics were debated and discussed in due course.
If you want a fuller report – the one that includes a little more insight and conversation, debate from conference workshops and more statistics – drop us an email and let us know, and we will send it to you when it's issued.
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Before joining UTD Dr. Spiro held Faculty positions at the University of East Anglia, UK, and the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Dr. Spiro's research is currently focused on responses to nitric oxide, a toxic free radical that is a by-product of normal metabolic processes in bacteria, as well as being a chemical defense synthesized by host phagocytic cells in response to infection by pathogenic microorganisms.
Research Interests
Nitric oxide (NO) is a water-soluble free-radical gas that is toxic in biological systems by virtue of its reactivity towards proteins, metal ions, lipids and DNA. Eukaryotic phagocytic cells exploit this toxicity by synthesizing NO as one of the arsenal of poisonous molecules that are used to kill invading pathogens. Successful intra-cellular pathogens (such as Salmonella and Mycobacterium species) are able to resist phagocyte killing mechanisms. There is increasing evidence that the ability to detoxify NO is required by some pathogens for survival inside host cells.
NO is also synthesized by Bacteria as an intermediate or by-product of normal respiratory processes. Specifically, nitrite can be used as an electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration by the denitrifying Bacteria, which reduce nitrite to NO, and also use NO as an electron acceptor, reducing it to nitrous oxide. The enteric Bacteria reduce nitrite to ammonia, but also catalyze the reduction of nitrite to NO, such that NO is made at a low concentration as a by-product of nitrite respiration. Escherichia coli has three enzymes that reduce or oxidize NO to less toxic compounds, and we speculate that one or more of these enzymes has a role in protecting the cell against the NO that is made endogenously from nitrite. The same enzymes may allow pathogens such as Salmonella to detoxify the NO made by host cells.
All three NO detoxification systems are up-regulated by exposure to nitrite or NO, and we have discovered and characterized two distinct regulatory mechanisms involved, using E. coli as a model system.We have defined the mechanism of NO sensing by the transcription factor NorR and charaterized the cis-acting regulatory sequences required for activation of its target genes (which encode a flavorubredoxin that reduces NO to nitrous oxide). We discovered a transcriptional repressor, NsrR, that regulates expression of a flavohemoglobin, which oxidizes NO to nitrate. We have used high throughput methods to define NsrR binding sites across the entire E. coli genome and so to identify novel genes regulated by NsrR.
More recent work has focused on the denitrifying bacterium Paracoccus denitrificans, which reduces nitrate to dinitrogen under anaerobic growth conditions. This pathway (called denitrification) is important for soil fertility, greenhouse gas emission, and in waste and water treatment processes. We are currently characterizing a novel signal transduction pathway that is triggered by NO. The immediate goal is to identify the processes that are regulated and the molecular mechanisms involved.
A complete list of publications can be found in ResearcherID, Orcid, or Google Scholar.
Selected Recent Publications:
- Kumar, S. and Spiro S. (2017) Environmental and genetic determinants of biofilm formation in Paracoccus denitrificans. mSphere 2: e00350-17. doi: 10.1128/mSphereDirect.00350-17
- Mehta, H.H., Liu, Y., Zhang, M.Q. and Spiro S. (2015) Genome-wide analysis of the response to nitric oxide in uropathogenic Escherichia coli CFT073. Microbial Genomics 1: doi: 10.1099/mgen.0.000031
- Chhabra, S. and Spiro, S. (2015) Inefficient translation of nsrR constrains the behaviour of the NsrR regulon in Escherichia coli. Microbiology 161: 2029-2038.
- Zeng, J. and Spiro, S. (2013) Finely-tuned regulation of the aromatic amine degradation pathway in Escherichia coli. Journal of Bacteriology 195: 5141-5150.
- McKethan, B.L. and Spiro, S. (2013) Cooperative and allosterically controlled nucleotide binding regulates the DNA binding activity of NrdR. Molecular Microbiology 90: 278-289.
- Spiro, S. and D'Autréaux, B. (2012) Non-heme iron sensors of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. Antioxidants and Redox Signaling 17: 1264-1276.
- Spiro, S. (2012) Nitrous oxide production and consumption: regulation of gene expression by gas-sensitive transcription factors. Proceedings of the Royal Society B 367: 1213-1225.
- Spiro, S. (2011) Another target for NO. Cell Host and Microbe 10: 1-2.
- Browning, D.F., Lee, D.J., Spiro, S. and Busby, S.J. (2010) Down-regulation of the Escherichia coli K-12 nrf promoter by binding of the NsrR nitric oxide-sensing transcription repressor to an upstream site. Journal of Bacteriology 192: 3824-3828.
- Wang, Y., Dunn, A.K., Wilneff, J., McFall-Ngai, M.J., Spiro, S. and Ruby, E.G. (2010) Vibrio fischeri flavohaemoglobin protects against nitric oxide during initiation of the squid-Vibrio symbiosis. Molecular Microbiology 78: 903-915.
- Spiro, S. and Dixon R., Editors. (2010) Sensory mechanisms in bacteria. Molecular aspects of signal recognition. Caister Academic Press, U.K. (Edited Book)
- Spiro, S. (2010) An alternative route to nitric oxide resistance. Molecular Microbiology 77: 6-10.
- Partridge, J.D., Bodenmiller, D.M., Humphrys, M.S. and Spiro, S. (2009). NsrR targets in the Escherichia coli genome: new insights into DNA sequence requirements for binding and a role for NsrR in the regulation of motility. Molecular
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Highlands Ranch's best Pilates studio RTR Pilates is hosting a Reformer Pilates Open House! This studio is located just south of Denver and is convenient from Greenwood Village, Aurora, Cherry Creek and the surrounding area! The RTR Pilates FREE Open House will be hosted on Saturday, August 5th, 2017 and all are welcome! Don't know much about Pilates or what a Pilates Reformer is? Come on in and get all your questions answered!
Sign up for one of our FREE 20 minute Pilates demos at 12:00, 12:30, 1:00 or 1:30 PM. Click HERE to sign up today as spots are limited!
This event will be hosted at the Highlands Ranch Pilates Studio, located just south of Denver at 9567 S. University Blvd. Suite C3, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126. We'll also be offering ONE DAY ONLY SPECIALS on Pilates Class Memberships and Pilates Class Packages to those who participate in the event!
Come one come all, learn about the Pilates reformer and rock it!
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Party / Vol. II - RED is the colour of ... (Istanbul)
Many of you will remember the "RED PARTY" of last year. We had more guests then expected and some of you left because the venue was too small.
This time we do have a bigger venue and we will put Bebek on to fire! :)
Music will be dancing tunes. You will be able to listen to Abba or to Madonna. Dancing Queen up to Queen! Sometimes you will say: this song is from my teenage time and sometimes a song will make you smile... :)
There is only one rule to follow: Since it will be right before x-mas, wear something red that night! :)
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What happens when two applications declare a function with the same name in the same namespace? A huge headache.
A big problem with Javascript as it is today is that there is no insulation between your application and someone else's. When two functions are declared with the same name in the same scope, the last declaration "wins". Given this sad state of affairs, how can you work around this problem?
Code Defensively.
There's simple pattern for insulating your application. It involves two things I've talked about before: closures and anonymous functions. Consider the following code:
(function(scope) { function doStuff() { ... doSomethingElse(); ... } function doSomethingElse() { ... } scope.doStuff = doStuff; })(this);
When run, the above code will expose doStuff by adding it to the passed object. If that code is run in the global scope then this refers to the global object. Everything that doesn't need to be exposed stays neatly hidden inside the closure. Congratulations, you've just reduced the surface area of your application to the bare minimum you'll be less susceptible to someone else's application trampling all over yours.
Combining this pattern with the unobtrusive Javascript methodology will effectively reduce your application's surface area to 0. Short of another application overwriting event handlers and data on shared DOM elements you've insulated yourself. What's even better is that if you don't need to expose anything a build script can bundle your sources files into one file wrapped it in an anonymous function and obfuscate it without you having to think.


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Friday, October 12, 2012
My Serenity List
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Your serenity list makes perfect sense!ReplyDelete
In my book I share several ways people can use crochet to achieve mindfulness and I've found that the integration of creativity with mindfulness is really appealing to people.
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I'm so glad you stopped by. I'm looking forward to reading more from you. :)Delete
I also have the same need for alone time and the same fear that others will perceive me as anti-social. However, alone time is SO important for us all - it's a time for reflection and a way to push away the stresses of the day and focus on getting back to a good state of mind.ReplyDelete
Stopping by from the Friday blog hop!Replies
So glad you dropped by! I don't know how others do it with limited alone time during the day. I have to have my time. Simply have to!Delete
I definitely require alone time. It's a bit more difficult now that my hubby & I are both retired, but we make it work. The hubby and I each have our own special rooms in our home -- I have a craft/sewing room & he has his man cave, plus a a woodworking shop. We each get some alone time each day.ReplyDeleteReplies
I get what you mean about carving out alone time when you share space 24/7. A craft room is a great way to lose yourself. My hubby and I find ways to grab alone time on the weekends too.Delete
Loved this post. Can totally relate. I need to get back to an art class. Thanks for the reminder.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm so glad you came by. I'm loving this new hobby. This is something that my daughter & I often do together...which also makes it fun. :)Delete
I don't paint, but I do bake! We have 19 month old quadruplets and it can get stressful over here! My baking time is my relaxing time. I love that craftiness is part of your day too!ReplyDelete
I'm so glad you stopped in to say "hi". With four 19 month olds I can only imagine how much you need your "special time". I can see how baking would really be soothing too. Plus, you get the additional joy of smell and taste. :)Delete
Amazing blog. I love widget the cat!ReplyDeleteReplies
So glad you like my blog. :) I love widget the cat too. I love cats...but hubby is allergic...so I have to settle for a virtual cat. :)Delete
I am definitely with you! Doing my crafty stuff definitely relaxes me, I need to do it more often!ReplyDelete
I find I don't "do" things enough. I do enjoy alone time...but I don't think reading and writing (which is what I do a lot of) really takes me to that super relaxed state that painting or scrapbooking does.Delete
My creating time is definitely good for me!ReplyDeleteReplies
I know what you mean. I think there's something about using a different side of the brain that enhances things. :)Delete


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Hair dye poisoning occurs when someone swallows dye or tint used to color hair.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative Names
Hair tint poisoning
Poisonous Ingredient
Permanent dyes:
- Naphthylamine
- Other aromatic amino compounds
- Phenylene diamines
- Toluene diamines
Temporary dyes:
- Arsenic
- Bismuth
- Denatured alcohol
- Lead (see
lead poisoning) Mercury
- Pyrogallol
- Silver
Note: This list may not include all poisonous ingredients.
Where Found
- Various hair dyes
Abdominal pain
- Blurred vision
- Breathing difficulty
- Burning pain in the throat
- Burns to the eye
Collapse Coma(decreased level of consciousness and lack of responsiveness) Diarrhea(watery, bloody) Low blood pressure Inability to walk in a normal manner No urine output
- Rash
- Slurred speech
Stupor Vomiting
Home Care
Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- Patients age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What to Expect at the Emergency Room
The health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:
- Breathing support, including a tube through the mouth into the lungs and a breathing machine (ventilator)
- Chest x-ray
- EKG (heart tracing)
- Endoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach
- Fluids through a vein (by IV)
- Surgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement)
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (
gastric lavage)
- Washing of the skin (irrigation) -- perhaps every few hours for several days
If the poisoning is severe, you may be admitted to the hospital.
Outlook (Prognosis)
How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance is for recovery.
Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, and stomach is possible. The outcome depends on the extent of this damage. Damage can continue to occur to the esophagus and stomach for several weeks after the product is swallowed.
Continued exposure to lead or mercury can lead to permanent brain and nervous system (neurological) damage.
Lee DC. Hydrocarbons.In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al., eds. Rosens Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2013:chap 158.
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Reviewed By:
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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All right, all right – we all know that saying that money doesn't exactly buy happines. But more money doesn't make us miserable either. Studies have recently shown that rich people are not neccessarily the happiest of all, especially taking into account the fact that they need to find people with the same social status in order to go out and not being taken advantage of. Well, these are, in my opinion, a group of stuff sticked in a headache. In case you want to find out whether or not happiness equals money, let's see what you need to pay for feeling amazing all the time!
In some people's minds, money does equal with happiness. It is not a secret anymore that if you don't have money, you can't always have a great time. In order to go out with friends, keep a good relationship with others, money should not be something to interfere with in a bad way. When we have money, we are all extremely good with each other and feel a relief known as assurance that nothing could ever go wrong. Are we on the right path?
Definitely NOT
Most of the ones you will find in your life will tell you that money does not buy happiness. But it would definitely pay for some happy moments, better than any miserable ones! Still, there are some priorities better than being rich, such as love and having friends next to you. Even though you end up having a bank account alike a phone number, they will not pay you any love or affection. Just some fake ones, from those you pay to give to you. Real love and real affection is done unconditionally, without having to pay money to receiving them!
We can't lie anyone, money and happiness are definitely intercorrelated. What you need to learn from this point on is in regards to the fact that you need to find an equilibrium between those two – you can not have happiness without some money, for going out and not having the problem with what to eat tomorrow, but on the other side, even though you have all the money in the world you can't be really happy without someone to show you affection and unconditional love. It depends upon yourself what side to choose, but as far as the happiness is concerned, it is more important than money.