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Inspirational gardening story from "Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul"
An Angel in Shirtsleeves
From "Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul"
Available through Amazon.com
By Carol Sturgulewski--Friend, writer, gardener, and
fellow co-author of 'Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul'
Mickey Weiss was technically retired from the family produce business. Even so, he still enjoyed dropping in now and then to check up on things. Early one morning in 1987, he headed over to pay a visit.
On the way, Mickey couldn't help slowing the car as he passed a small encampment of homeless people. They were just beginning to stir in the cool Los Angeles dawn. He sighed with helplessness at the sight of such poverty.
Minutes later, he pulled up at the family's vegetable company, one of many located at the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market. And there, waiting for the garbage truck, were 200 pallets of slightly damaged strawberries.
Mickey exploded. "Why are we throwing away berries when eight blocks away, people are frying stale bread over open fires for their first meal of the day?" he demanded.
That was the beginning of a crusade. In the years that followed, Mickey Weiss helped feed hundreds of thousands of hungry people in California by salvaging edible food destined for dumpsters. He once calculated that in just two years, he gave away more than $8 million worth of food.
Every morning in Los Angeles, big semi trucks deliver produce to the wholesalers market. And every morning, food is deemed unfit to sell. Maybe a few tomatoes in a crate are molding, although the rest are fine. Maybe the peaches are blemished, though still sweet and firm. Maybe cartons are improperly labeled, or paperwork is incomplete. Until Mickey came along, nearly all that was thrown away.
Mickey was in his early 70s, but he knew the produce industry inside out. He'd dropped out of college to help his father with a struggling produce business, after his brother-in-law gambled away the profits. Together, father and son built up the one-truck business until they served the city's finest restaurants. Then came World War II. The man who knew his fruits and vegetables spent the war in Palm Springs, working in the officer's mess and scouring the L.A. produce markets for the bananas the troops loved.
After the war, Mickey went back to the family produce business, and was soon known as "the mushroom king." After more than 40 years, he handed over the business to his son. Then, Mickey was supposed to retire.
Until he saw those strawberries.
Mickey started working the phones. Using his contacts in the industry, he got other wholesalers to donate space at the produce market. He rounded up high school students to call Los Angeles charities to see who could use produce to feed the poor. He worked with the country agriculture department and other government agencies to cut through red tape that had kept unsalable food from being given away.
Today, the center is the collection point each weekday morning for unsold fruit and vegetables from market merchants. Then, the donated produce is picked up by charities for distribution to soup kitchens, shelters and agencies that help the needy. Everything from apples to zucchini--long with more exotic fare such as fresh ginger, tomatillos and eggplant--goes into soup pots and salad bowls for homeless people, poor children, shelter residents, and many more.
"Thank God, thank Mickey," they say.
So much for retirement. Until his death in 1996, Mickey was on the job at the distribution center three or four days a week. He was capturing donations of more than a million pounds of produce a month, and passing them directly to charities.
His work didn't go unnoticed. In 1989, President George Bush gave Mickey an End Hunger Award. Mickey's dream was to see similar food centers operating in every large produce terminal in America. "I'll be glad to go and help them," he said--and he did. Los Angeles was first; Houston followed; other cities fell in line. In 1991, Peter Clarke and Susan Evans were so inspired by Mickey's work that they established From the Wholesaler to the Hungry, a program to teach other cities to set up produce distribution programs. There are now more than 75 such operations around the United States.
Mickey once told an interviewer that the greatest lesson he learned from his charity was "people give to people, not causes." She, in turn, described him as a silver-haired angel in shirt sleeves. Mickey Weiss' cause lives on after his death. And to the people who benefit from his legacy of giving, he is now--and always has been--a real angel.

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An independent appointment straight out of doctoral training? Really NIH?
Wow. The NIH has issued RFA-RM-10-019 which sets out to bypass postdoctoral training and install lucky grantees as faculty straight out of the doctoral award.
This FOA issued by the National Institutes of Health, solicits applications for the NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5) from institutions/organizations that propose to appoint and support exceptional, early career scientists directly following the completion of their Ph.D. (or equivalent) or M.D. (or equivalent) training into an independent academic research position, thereby omitting the traditional post-doctoral training period from their career path.
Sounds interesting. How about the details? My first concern is size and scope, given the bad NIH history with "starter" awards like the R29/FIRST award and study section cultures that expected an R21 before awarding a fundable R01 score.
This DP5 program is full modular R01 size- applicants can request up to $250,000 in direct costs per year for a full 5 years. Schweet! No worries on that score.
So who is eligible to be the PI?
At the time of application, the Early Independence PI must be within 12 months before or after the completion of their Ph.D. (or equivalent) or M.D. (or equivalent) training. By the end of the award period, the PI is expected to be competitive for continued funding of his/her research program and for a permanent research position.
Hmmm, "to be competitive…for a permanent research position". That sounds a bit dodgy to me. In the part about the application being "required" to demonstrate things, the following are key.
Evidence that the Early Independence PI will be appointed into an independent research position…A detailed description of the laboratory space to be provided…career enhancement opportunities available to the Early Independence PI, equivalent to those offered to assistant professors…opportunities for the Early Independence PIs to apply for additional research funding without being required to do so.
Soooo. The University has to pony up a non-permanent position that does not have to be at the assistant professorial rank and they have to let the person apply for additional funding. They have to do the usual claim about making space available and that yes, this is an independent position, blah de blah. It's okay. But c'mon. The NIH is planning on handing out what amounts to an R01 and couldn't be bothered to hold the University to an Assistant Professor appointment? When they can just deny the person tenure if they don't like them after the 5yr award interval?
Is NIAAA a better steward of NIH grant monies than is NIDA?
Although the alcohol industry is unlikely to relish its legal product being lumped in for study with street drugs such as cocaine and heroin, it has so far remained silent. US Trade groups including the Beer Institute, the Wine Institute, the American Beverage Institute and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States all declined to comment for this article.
I'm still betting their entire strategy (if they actually care about this, which I suspect they do) is going to be by trying to get a pet Congress Critter or two to oppose the plan. Spirited opposition can probably block the whole plan.
The second tidbit is contained in a graph of the recent success rates for applicants to the two Institutes. This underlines something that NIAAA people have been quietly bragging about for the past several years. They managed to soften the GreatBudgetCrash blow through 2005-2007, maintaining relatively higher success rates when NIDA's went in the tanker. The two ICs success rates are closer now, albeit NIAAA applicants enjoy a slight advantage. What does this reflect? Hard to tell from this type of data.
Is it better stewardship? That NIAAA Program Staff anticipated the flatlined federal allocation and planned for it better? Important to know as the POs of the two institutes are integrated. Maybe the NIAAA staff deserve a more-equal ranking based on their performance in past years?
Is it a reflection that smaller ICs can respond more nimbly? This would seem to be an important analysis to make given the push to consolidate not just NIAAA/NIDA but to merge additional small institutes in the future.
Is this only a reflection of a smaller, more insular research community that was more responsive to Program Staff's warnings not to submit so many proposals? Did the NIAAA's pronounced bias to put a lot of $$$ into BigMech Centers and the like smooth the process somehow?


Published by McFarland, 2009. 340 pages.
Kudos to author Shelley for coming up with a great idea, highlighting some classics in horror cinema that some of them I feel tend to be left behind. Shelley writes in the preface, "for me the sign of good writing about films is that it compels one to see the movie under discussion. I hope my book does this for my readers." Not only do I completely agree with that statement, but there are more than a few titles discussed in this book are now on my Need-to-Watch-AGAIN list.
Shelley does a great job in his introduction explaining the title of the book, and clearly defining what he means by it. This is a good way to stop people from asking "why did you leave this movie out?" … granted that will still probably happen. But at least going in, we are well aware of his point and what he is trying to accomplish with this book. With each title, he gives us a little background on the actress who is filling the role of the book's title, and why they fit so well here. Once again, any book that sheds a little light on some horror history, I'm all for, and Shelley does an admirable job here.
I'm a sucker for any books on British horror films, especially when they are going to cover Hammer. But then there are still so many other great pictures and talented filmmakers that came out of the UK, so there is much more of a history than just Hammer. Whether it is a good thing or not, but Fryer spends more of the time covering the famous Studio that Dripped Blood. So it's a toss-up to find that a complaint or not, because they were such a dominating force in that country's horror film output.
He does do a decent job covering other entries, such as Amicus, Tony Tenser, Pete Walker and the likes, so it's not just Hammer. Even when we get to the modern day, he mentions quite a few of the people making a name for the genre, like Neil Marshall, Christopher Smith, and Ben Wheatley.


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A decision that will change her life forever.
After the loss of her husband, Gracelynn Calhoun has struggled with her life and career. Forced to take a four week vacation or be fired from her job, she surprises everyone including herself and agrees to the vacation.
The owner of Antonetti Suites, Giovanni works hard and doesn't have time for relationships or love. That is until he literally crashes into Gracelynn. She brings back all the feelings he thought he would never feel again.
With the odds stacked against them in every way possible, will they forge ahead together or will this be the end of the road for their newfound love? Will the whispers from above bring them together or will misunderstandings ruin what could be an amazing second chance at love?
"Beautifully written story that has you feeling you are part of the story. Makes you feel every emotion the wonderful characters are experiencing and keeps you wanting more!! I too am a hopeless romantic and this book had me laughing, crying and feeling hopeful that true love does still exist!!! I can't wait for the next release in the series!!!"
"Granted wishes is a magical story of love lost and new beginnings."
"Gracelyn and Giovanni story was so beautifully written that it captured my heart. This story has everything fate, faith, love, loss, grief, letting go, finding yourself, second chances, miracles, and soul mates. Get your Kleenex box handy as there are some tear jerking moments."
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Tanya Vought is a hopeless romantic. She loves reading, writing, singing and doing crafts with her children. What started as a lifelong dream became reality. She's overjoyed that readers will get to read her debut, Granted Wishes. She loves her characters sexy and sassy. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two amazing and imaginative children.
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Cover Reveal: Forget Tomorrow by Pintip Dunn
It's been a great week for cover reveals :)
Here's another intriguing cover from Entangled Teen
Forget Tomorrow
Pintip Dunn
Entangled Teen
Summary from Goodreads:
Imagine a world where your destiny has already been decided...by your future self.
It's Callie's seventeenth birthday and, like everyone else, she's eagerly awaiting her vision―a memory sent back in time to sculpt each citizen into the person they're meant to be. A world-class swimmer. A renowned scientist.
Or in Callie's case, a criminal.
In her vision, she sees herself murdering her gifted younger sister. Before she can process what it means, Callie is arrested and placed in Limbo―a prison for those destined to break the law. With the help of her childhood crush, Logan, a boy she hasn't spoken to in five years, she escapes the hellish prison.
But on the run from her future, as well as the government, Callie sets in motion a chain of events that she hopes will change her fate. If not, she must figure out how to protect her sister from the biggest threat of all—Callie, herself.
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When my first-grade teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I replied, "An author." Although I have pursued other interests over the years, this dream has never wavered.
I graduated from Harvard University, magna cum laude, with an A.B. in English Literature and Language. I received my J.D. at Yale Law School, where I was an editor of the YALE LAW JOURNAL. I published an article in the YALE LAW JOURNAL, entitled, "How Judges Overrule: Speech Act Theory and the Doctrine of Stare Decisis," and received the Barry S. Kaplan Prize for best paper in Law and Literature.
I am represented by literary agent Beth Miller of Writers House. I'm a 2012 Golden Heart® finalist and a 2014 double-finalist. I'm a member of Romance Writers of America, Washington Romance Writers, YARWA, and The Golden Network.
I live with my husband and children in Maryland.
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Cover Reveal: Library Jumpers by Brenda Drake
Library Jumpers
Brenda Drake
Gia Kearns would rather fight with boys than kiss them. That is, until Arik, a leather clad hottie in the Boston Athenaeum, suddenly disappears. While examining the book of world libraries he abandoned, Gia unwittingly speaks the key that sucks her and her friends into a photograph and transports them into a Paris library, where Arik and his Sentinels—magical knights charged with protecting humans from the creatures traveling across the gateway books—rescue them from a demonic hound.
Jumping into some of the world's most beautiful libraries would be a dream come true for Gia, if she weren't busy resisting her heart or dodging an exiled wizard seeking revenge on both the Mystik and human worlds. Add a French flirt obsessed with Arik and a fling with a young wizard, and Gia must choose between her heart and her head, between Arik's world and her own, before both are destroyed.
Brenda Drake, the youngest of three children, grew up an Air Force brat and the continual new kid at school until her family settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Brenda's fondest memories growing up is of hereccentric, Irish grandmother's animated tales, which gave her a strong love for storytelling. So it was onlyfitting that she would choose to write young adult and middle grade novels with a bend toward thefantastical. When Brenda's not writing or doing the social media thing, she's haunting libraries, bookstores,and coffee shops or reading someplace quiet and not at all exotic (much to her disappointment).
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Book Review: The Artisans by Julie Reece + Giveaway
Julie Reece
YA Fairy Tale Retelling
Month9Books
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They say death can be beautiful. But after the death of her mother, seventeen-year-old Raven Weathersby gives up her dream of becoming a fashion designer, barely surviving life in the South Carolina lowlands.
To make ends meet, Raven works after school as a seamstress creating stunning works of fashion that often rival the great names of the day.
Instead of making things easier on the high school senior, her stepdad's drinking leads to a run in with the highly reclusive heir to the Maddox family fortune, Gideon Maddox.
But Raven's stepdad's drying out and in no condition to attend the meeting with Maddox. So Raven volunteers to take his place and offers to repay the debt in order to keep the only father she's ever known out of jail, or worse.
Gideon Maddox agrees, outlining an outrageous demand: Raven must live in his home for a year while she designs for Maddox Industries' clothing line, signing over her creative rights.
Her handsome young captor is arrogant and infuriating to the nth degree, and Raven can't imagine working for him, let alone sharing the same space for more than five minutes.
But nothing is ever as it seems. Is Gideon Maddox the monster the world believes him to be? And can he stand to let the young seamstress see him as he really is?
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
The Artisans is a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in South Carolina. The entire story has a very dark, gothic feel to it that created a rich environment. Very similar to the legend, it begins with heroine Raven indenturing herself to Gideon in order to save her stepfather, the only family she has. While the story was an intriguing twist on the classic, it never captured my heart as I hoped.
Plot and ambiance are king here. Vivid descriptions paint a rich tapestry so real I could practically feel the humidity in the air. I really think the author nailed the setting-- it was perfect for this story, and I loved the pervasive darkness. The actual plot itself, aside from being a retelling, was quite interesting. I really enjoyed the strange denizens wandering the halls and grounds of the manor.
The main characters, on the other hand, fell a bit flat for me. I never really felt much at all for Gideon, and the Beast has always been one of my favorite tortured male leads. Raven was a sweet girl, spunky, curious-- I liked her but didn't really... oh, I don't know... feel much for her. Now some of the secondary characters-- well, they seemed to have more life than the main characters. Every once in a while, one of the main characters would say or do something that seemed off which drew me right out of the story.
In addition, the pacing felt a tad uneven. The last third of the book was great, so good in fact that I didn't want to put it down. The beginning and especially the middle dragged at times. But, as I said earlier, the plot is intriguing-- I really liked the paranormal aspect. It was different from other things I've read recently and that's quite refreshing. Plus-- gotta love those 'happily ever after' endings.
If you like an interesting gothic tale with romance and the paranormal-- especially of you like fairy tale retellings-- then I think you'll enjoy The Artisans.
Born in Ohio, I lived next to my grandfather's horse farm until the fourth grade. Summers were about riding, fishing and make-believe, while winter brought sledding and ice-skating on frozen ponds. Most of life was magical, but not all.
I struggled with multiple learning disabilities, did not excel in school. I spent much of my time looking out windows and daydreaming. In the fourth grade (with the help of one very nice teacher) I fought dyslexia for my right to read, like a prince fights a dragon in order to free the princess locked in a tower, and I won.
Afterwards, I read like a fiend. I invented stories where I could be the princess… or a gifted heroine from another world who kicked bad guy butt to win the heart of a charismatic hero. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that? Later, I moved to Florida where I continued to fantasize about superpowers and monsters, fabricating stories (my mother called it lying) and sharing them with my friends.
Then I thought I'd write one down…
Hooked, I've been writing ever since. I write historical, contemporary, urban fantasy, adventure, and young adult romances. I love strong heroines, sweeping tales of mystery and epic adventure… which must include a really hot guy. My writing is proof you can work hard to overcome any obstacle.
Don't give up. I say, if you write, write on!
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Cover Reveal: Madison's Song by Christine Amsden
I loved the Cassie Scot series and am so excited to reveal the cover for Madison's Song, a standalone companion to the series!
Madison's Song
Christine Amsden
Cover by: Tamian Wood
Coming July 15, 2015 in ebook & September 15, 2015 in paper (tentative)
Her voice is enchanting; his soul is black…
Madison Carter has been terrified of Scott Lee since the night he saved her from an evil sorcerer – then melted into a man-eating monster before her eyes. The werewolf is a slave to the moon, but Madison's nightmares are not.
Despite her fears, when Madison's brother, Clinton, is bitten by a werewolf, she knows there is only one man who can help. A man who frightens her all the more because even in her nightmares, he also thrills her.
Together for the first time since that terrible night, Scott and Madison drive to Clinton's home only to discover that he's vanished. Frantic now, Madison must overcome her fears and uncover hidden strengths if she hopes to save him. And she's not the only one fighting inner demons. Scott's are literal, and they have him convinced that he will never deserve the woman he loves.
*Stand-alone companion to the Cassie Scot series
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New Release Alert! Reflected by Majanka Verstraete - Giveaway
Reflected
Mirrorland #2
Majanka Verstraete
Young Adult, Paranormal Mystery, Romance, Dark Fantasy
When Alison was stuck in Mirrorland, all she wanted was to be alive again. Now she's gotten her revenge by inhabiting Piper's body and trapping her behind the mirror. But pretending to be Piper is more difficult than she imagined it would be.
On top of that, the borders between Mirrorland and the real world are crumbling. Danger abounds, demons appear in high school, and if wasn't for the help of a new mysterious guy, Alison might not have escaped. But there's more to this guy than meets the eye, and she's determined to find out what, especially since it might be related to her own supernatural problems.
Meanwhile, Piper tries to convince the Horseman of Death to help her return to her own world, but he's got his own hidden agenda, which may cause more serious risks. Can Piper find a way to restore the balance before both worlds collide?
Majanka Verstraete begged her Mom to teach her how to read while she was still in kindergarten. By the time she finished fifth grade, she had read through the entire children's section of her hometown library.
She wrote her first story when she was seven years old, and hasn't stopped writing since. With an imagination that never sleeps, and hundreds of possible book characters screaming for her attention, writing is more than a passion for her.
She writes about all things supernatural for children of all ages. She's tried to write contemporary novels before, but something paranormal always manages to crawl in.
Majanka is currently studying for her Master of Laws degree, and hopes one day to be able to combine her passions for law and writing. When she's not writing, reading or studying, she likes watching "The Vampire Diaries" and "Game of Thrones," spending time with her friends, or playing "World of Warcraft."
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Thomas by V.A. Dold - Excerpt & Giveaway
Le Beau Series, Book 4
V.A. Dold
Julia is happy with her place in the shifter community as the owner of the famous shifter bar, The Backwater. But the life she's created for herself isn't enough to satisfy her crazy-ass mother, Lucinda, who shops her and her sister, Krystal, around to the pure blood shifters like pieces of meat. Only a born shifter mate is good enough for her girls.
Thomas James has his hands full as the shifter king's head of security. He certainly wasn't looking for a girlfriend during the first annual shifter gathering. He had the king and queen to protect, not skirts to chase.
A childhood of emotional and physical abuse by his birth father has left Thomas emotionally unavailable and uninterested in romantic relationships. His father Tim's cruelty to his mother and brother molded him into an extremely protective person. No one messes with his loved ones without answering to him.
Even though Julia and Thomas are destined to be mates, the obstacles standing between them and their happily-ever-after seem insurmountable.
Lucinda insists Julia stay away from the filthy human.
Tim is trying to kill every one Thomas loves. The mysterious Benevolent Sovereign, who is trying to overthrow the throne, has sent swampers to attack Thomas and destroy Julia's livelihood.
With family like theirs, who needs enemies? Will Julia and Thomas's happiness be snuffed out before it has a chance to begin or will they forge through - obstacles be damned.
Prologue- The Plan
Only the birds singing and the leaves ruffling in the breeze shared Emma's solitude. Reverently, she knelt before the dais constructed for John's conversion. As part of its preparation, she had taken her daily meditation time at its base.
Closing her eyes and lifting her hands in supplication, she began to pray. "Mother Luperca, I ask that you bless this holy site and give it your approval."
As she knelt quietly, a soft voice greeted her, "Beloved daughter, I give this site my approval. All is prepared for my newest son, John, to join my family."
"May I also inquire about my unmated sons?"
"You ask about your sons, but that is not what I feel in your heart. Your true concern is for Thomas, and the plan I have for him."
"If it pleases you, may I be honored with the knowledge of your plan?"
"Thomas is destined to be Julia's mate."
"How may I be of assistance in bringing this mating to fruition?"
"Julia will attend the gathering. Ensure that they meet."
"Thank you, Mother. How may I be of further service?"
"Your daily worship pleases me well, child. You do enough. Blessed be."
"Blessed be, Mother."
Emma completed her prayers and final preparations, excited to tell Isaac her news.
Isaac sat in his office responding to emails from the other pack patriarchs. The gathering was shaping up to be a complete success with every family in the region attending.
"Isaac! Isaac, where are you, cher?" Emma called through the house.
"In here, mon amour."
"I can't believe it!" Emma perched in the chair opposite him. "The Goddess has given me the next mate."
"Who?" he asked excitedly. "Lucas? Marcus?"
Emma leaned toward him and whispered her incredible secret. "Thomas."
"No! How?"
"Julia." Emma clapped excitedly. "She's his mate."
"I never saw that coming." Isaac laughed.
"That's why he isn't being converted with John."
Isaac nodded. "He'll be converted by Julia during the ritual."
"The Goddess told me Julia will attend the gathering, and our job is to ensure they meet."
"All right," Isaac grinned, "that should be easy enough. I'll keep tabs on Thomas, and you watch Julia. If they don't meet on their own, one of us will make sure they are introduced."
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Interview with Colleen Helme, Author of Crossing Danger + Giveaway
Crossing Danger
A Shelby Nichols Adventure
Colleen Helme
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Shelby Nichols isn't your average soccer-mom turned private investigator. She's more on the quirky side with a little wild thrown in. That's because a near-fatal gunshot wound to the head left her with the ability to read minds. This lands her in all kinds of trouble, and this time is no exception. Helping a reporter, Billie Jo, get the low-down on a case is just the tip of the iceberg. When her best friend's niece goes missing, Shelby is pulled into a conspiracy that involves the police and the leader of a violent drug ring. Add to that a stranger in town with ties to the mob-boss she works for, along with a known assassin out to kill him, and Shelby is crossing danger at every turn. Will she find the answers in time? Or will this be her last adventure?
Interview with Colleen Helme
Tell us about the main character. Who is Shelby?
Shelby is a 30-something housewife with a husband and 2 kids. She lives in the suburbs and is a member of the PTA and goes to church. She could be your neighbor... except for the fact that a freaky brush with death gave her the ability to read minds. This turns her world upside down as she tries to deal with knowing what everyone around her is thinking. It gets her into all kinds of trouble, from getting involved with a mob-boss, his handsome hitman, the police, and her beginning own consulting agency. All she really wants to do is the right thing... but that's not always so black and white.
What's it like to be able to read minds? Can Shelby turn the power on and off?
Can you imagine knowing what your husband really thinks about you, especially when you do something stupid... and what about your kids? How about your mom or your best friend? It's not easy to know these things, and Shelby has to be careful that her feelings don't get hurt all the time. She also has to work hard at answering what people say rather than what they think. Let me put it this way: I don't think I'd want that ability! Yes, she can block thoughts, but it's not as simple as turning it off and on. It takes a lot of effort when the norm is "on" so she's not always successful.
What are some interesting things you learned while writing/researching Crossing Danger?
Yes, I had to ask a friend who was a policeman for 20 years some of the ins and outs of a missing child and how the police would handle that, so that was interesting.
Were there any scenes that were particularly difficult to write?
Sometimes it feels like all of them! Writing is hard work, but I had a fan who once told me that if I was ever struggling, to write a scene with Ramos in it and I'd be good to go. That actually happened in this book, so I followed her advice, and it made a huge difference!
Is there anything you'd like to tell your readers about Crossing Danger?
Yes! I don't actually do Aikido, but my daughter and son-in-law are both second-degree black belts, so I've watched them both many times. They've even demonstrated the moves I've put in the book, with me and on me! So that part is totally authentic!
If you could visit anyplace in the world (cost is no object), where would you go?
PARIS! Actually Shelby is going to Paris in the next book... so I really think I should go there too, don't you?
What's your favorite TV show or movie?
CASTLE!! It's also Shelby's favorite TV show (I wonder how that happened?) I actually got to have my picture taken with Nathon Fillion – so that was a dream come true!
What's your go to comfort food?
Chocolate-covered-marshmellow bears. I adore them. After that, it's Cheetos... I mean who can resist those?
Where can readers find you online?
I have a newsletter on my website for anyone who is interested on updates for book news!
Website: http://www.colleenhelme.com
Blog: http://www.shelbynicholsconsulting.com
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Thanks so much for hosting me today. I've enjoyed being here and sharing my new book release, CROSSING DANGER, with you! Colleen
As the author of the Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, Colleen is often asked if Shelby Nichols is her alter-ego. "Definitely," she says. "Shelby is the epitome of everything I wish I dared to be." Known for her laugh since she was a kid, Colleen has always tried to find the humor in every situation and continues to enjoy writing about Shelby's adventures. "I love getting Shelby into trouble...I just don't always know how to get her out of it!" Colleen lives in the Rocky Mountains with her family. Besides writing, she loves a good book, biking, hiking, and playing board and card games with family and friends. She loves to connect with readers and admits that fans of the series keep her writing.
Twitter: @ColleenHelme
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These days, the pot brownie is as outdated as Betty Crocker, with cannabis edibles reaching new highs in innovation and tastes. At Portland dispensary Oregons Finest, cannabis-infused root beer, artisan cake bites, chocolate truffles, gummy candies and even cold brew coffee are among the delicacies.
Recreational cannabis, in the form of flower (or bud), has been legal to purchase in Oregon since October 2015, but edibles have remained the forbidden fruit, available only to medical marijuana cardholders. From Thursday all thats about to change.
Megan Marchetti of Oregons Finest said the shop is expecting a bump in sales, not least from customers who previously took the 10-mile pilgrimage across the bridge into Washington state where edibles have been recreationally available since 2014.
Its Marchettis opinion that Oregon will be the natural leader in cannabis snacky treats because, simply, its got better bud. I lived in the Netherlands and all over the country, trying to figure out where the best weed in the world is. Its in Oregon, said Marchetti. You combine that with Oregons need to have everything artisan and crafted, so you have really great products. Of everything Ive seen our game is the tightest.
Oregon has arguably gone the furthest in its attempts to address these concerns. The temporary rules for 2 June as determined by the Oregon health authority (OHA) permit dispensaries to sell one cannabinoid edible containing a maximum of 15mg THC (the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis) per customer per day. Fifteen mg can be too high for a lot of people who are new to THC edibles, said David McNicoll, producer of Daves Space Cakes, a gluten-free cupcake. You really need to start with 5mg and learn what your dosage level is.
Oregon Responsible Edibles Council (Orec), of which McNicoll is a member, has launched a Try Five campaign, which encourages first-time users to consume edibles containing only 5mg THC and avoid overindulgent freak-outs.
The number of reported marijuana exposures in children under the age of six in Oregon increased from 14 in 2014, to 25 in 2015 and already 10 cases have been reported in the first three months of this year. Rob Hendrickson, associate medical director at the Oregon Poison Center, said its possible that incidents will increase after 2 June, as edibles can be easily mistaken for regular baked goods or candy.
Packing rules will change again towards the end of 2016, when the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) absorbs the recreational market, as will potency levels. An entire package (or edible) will be limited to 50mg THC, with each serving capped at 5mg. Thats half the strength of medical edibles, and half the dosage permitted in Washington and Colorado.
Yet some vendors are fast to adapt, like the producers of Sour Bhotz, a robot-shaped gummy edible which is among the top sellers at Oregons Finest. The fat-free and gluten-free candy will morph into something closer to sour bitz robot parts to qualify for the provisional THC limits. But the rewards on offer are huge.
Its going to be huge, said Laurie Wolf, founder of Laurie & MaryJane, which produces both sweet and savory edibles. I think its going to be crazy in the beginning, said Wolf, a professional chef and food author.
My dream was to become the Martha Stewart of edibles, said Wolf, whose Nut Mix and Almond Cake Bites took first and second prize at the Seattle DOPE Cup last year. Since marijuana became recreationally legal, the edibles sales have dropped considerably, she said. Were looking forward to them being back on the market.
Yet before it can reach watering mouths in food form, all marijuana sold in Oregon must be screened for about 60 pesticides commonly used in cannabis cultivation, along with potency levels. Edibles, like Wolfs cake bites, will undergo various lab tests, first as bud then as butter.
But thats where the protocol gets hazy. Most edible producers are operating with small teams, limited funds and under little oversight, contributing to discrepancies between labeling and actual dosage.
Its complicated, because on a national level weed is illegal, said Rodger Voelker, lab director at Oregon Growers (OG) Analytical, which tests cannabis for dispensary sales. There is no level playing field in regards to quality, and no accountability. Until somebody tells them you cant be deceiving customers, its going to continue to happen.
A critical step in producing consistent edibles involves a finished product test. Unfortunately, there isnt one. Instead, labs have devised their own methods none of which have been validated by any national regulatory body, like the FDA, which is yet to step into the edibles sector.
OG Analytical is working with other laboratories to devise a uniform set of tests that can shared among states where marijuana is legal. In the meantime, Voelker warns edible producers: Study up on what youre supposed to be doing as though the feds were already involved, because I guarantee you thats the direction its going to go.


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You've heard of Beaglegate, now you won't believe what the government has been doing to kittens
This is disgusting, and taxpayer funded.
Limited government types have always taken the position that the power of government needs to be restricted because, no matter how good the intentions, central planning creates many secondary effects that are often worse than the problems society seeks to solve in the first place.
But after several years of working around politics and government, I'm beginning to think we need to limit the government because it seems to often employ and empower absolute psychopaths. Recent revelations out of Louisville, Kentucky back me up on that.
Thanks to a 2019 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filed by the White Coat Waste Project (where I am a Fellow), requesting photos, videos, invoices, veterinary records, and grant applications from the Department of Veterans' Affairs, we now know the following. The VA spent $1.3 million in a Louisville based lab to basically torture kittens. Yes, really.
First they purchased dozens of kittens for $881 a piece (aren't you glad you work so hard for your taxes to pay for this?). Then they damaged their spine and forced the cats to complete obstacle courses. You can see some of the photos obtained by the WCW here, but honestly they're too gruesome for me to insert.
If the kittens survived that game of Saw, they were then passed on to another lab where they had their legs mutilated and their brain stems cut out. Basically this process turns them into zombies, and they were then made to run on treadmills. Again, you can see videos of this at the link above, but I think for most of us, just the description is more than enough to turn the stomach.
Thankfully, after exposing this information, the WCW was able to get these labs shut down—the latest in a long-line of victories the organization has had versus government animal labs. This comes as a result of a bipartisan effort to reveal and scrutinize these activities in Louisville. A group of 30 bipartisan members of Congress worked to defund the VA's kitten experiments, and introduced another bill (the CATS Act) that would permanently strip the VA of this kind of experimental funding as well.
For years, the @DeptVetAffairs has used taxpayer dollars to conduct harmful tests on cats that include performing invasive surgeries on them, damaging their spinal cords, and ultimately killing them. Today @RepBrianMast and I are demanding answers about these shameful practices. pic.twitter.com/GSsrsYfWWr
— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) August 11, 2020
The VA's continued use of taxpayer dollars to conduct painful and invasive experiments on cats is unacceptable. These tests are unnecessary and they must come to an end. It's time we got some answers! pic.twitter.com/p70GkaXFCO
— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) August 11, 2020
While these taxpayer funded, cruel, experiments are ghastly, it is encouraging to see two things. One, people can still come together across the political aisle to stand up against real injustices and find solutions. And two, grassroots advocacy works. WCW is a newer organization that is already making a huge impact with a small staff just by demanding answers and working to call attention to what they find. In an era where many feel hopeless about the state of our political climate, these are positive and encouraging developments.
In the past three years and some change, the WCW also shut down VA kitten labs in Los Angeles and Cleveland, saving taxpayers over $10 million in the process. They were also able to get many of the survivors released into good homes. On top of that, they also eliminated the USDA's $22 million Kitten Slaughterhouse, which was the federal government's largest cat lab, and retired every single one of those survivors.
We're winning on this issue, and we're going to win more. If wars, lockdowns, inflation, and the largest prison population in the country haven't yet convinced someone you know it's time to limit the government, perhaps the taxpayer-funded animal torture will.
Hannah Cox is a fellow at the White Coat Waste Project.
James Fitzpatrick December 14, 2022 At 11:36 pm
More than shutting them down, we WANT NAMES. We want every "scientist" or "lab technician" who took part in these bizarre, useless, sadistic, and fetishistic abominations.
They need to be in front of TV cameras. They need to be in dockets. They need to be in front of Congress on C-SPAN.


You have always heard the phrase "pick and choose your battles". The vast majority of men understand and heed this advise. The sad thing is that many men waste their energies when they don't follow another decent piece of advice: "Pick your enemies wisely".
I have seen many public figures on various social media formats needle lesser known (also arguably misguided) single mothers, feminists, and other "activists" of their ilk. Although the feeling of melting snowflakes might boost your ego, its a waste of time. You might have luck converting those on the margins but many of your targets are "stuck in the muck" of ideology. I knew of someone that I actually apologized to due to the fact that this person would have been identified as beautiful if their views would have reflected something that other people in society could stomach. The person chose to take the "Sheryl Sandberg" Pill and reject biology. Time is not kind to those, perhaps I must watch that person wither away.
I don't shy away from a good joke when it comes to many of these people. (I highlight the bumper sticker: "Dont mess with Texas. Its not funny to pick on retards". It should have read "Dont mess with SJWs. Its not funny to pick on retards" instead). I occasionally level a joke but I don't want to give any attention to white knights and to those people that they swear allegiance too. I stop due to my worry about doxxing. I hope evolution can handle those that hide in their mother's basements.
Don't try to find enemies. They will reveal themselves. The people near the margins may convert someday. Pick your enemies wisely and know them well.


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Bank of America Merrill Lynch has cut its outlook on Boeing, saying the airline manufacturer's recent troubles with its 737 are worse than expected. Boeing shares tumbled 4% on the move.
Two crashes of the Boeing 737 Max 8 forced the company to cut its production. BofA now estimates delays with the 737 will last six to nine months, longer than the three- to six-month delay originally forecast.
BofA cut its rating on the Dow component from buy to neutral and lowered its price objective to $420 from $480.
The company's issues stem from crashes of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610 over the past six months. Questions have been raised about the safety of the Max 8 and 9 jets as well as the general oversight being provided by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Though still up 21.5 percent year to date, Boeing's shares have fallen nearly 9 percent in the past month.
Boeing is reducing its production of the 737 Max to 42 per month, down 10 from its original target.
Correction: This story was revised to correct that BofA's new rating of Boeing stock is neutral.


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...or Dare - wherein lies the truth?
ensemble theatre · the foundry theare works · Ages 15+ · world premiere · United States of America
Foundry Theatre Works' Occupation
IT'S AMERICA. ALMOST NOW. MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SISTER, SOLDIER. When, after a coordinated terrorist event, the government has taken over for "our own good" and the Occupation is five years in. Fear and paranoia have reduced us to a concentrated version of ourselves. All the men are gone, taken. They have been either forced to protect the borders, detained, or dead. In this shattered nation, who runs the world?…GIRLS.
CONTACT: Jenny Ashe
"No lists of things to be done. The day providential to itself. The hour. There is no later. This is later. All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain. Their birth in grief and ashes."
— The Road, Cormac McCarthy
Merri Biechler's "Occupation" is an exploration of human endurance in a terrorist ravaged country. This world is separated into Patriots and Civilians with only the women left to do the work and quietly begin the revolution. An u
THE FOUNDRY THEATRE WORKS PRESENTS …OR DARE — WHEREIN LIES THE TRUTH?
PERCEPTION COLLIDES WITH TRUTH IN TWO ELECTRIFYING ONE ACTS—JUNE 7-27
Two provocative, funny and affecting one-act plays pit true believers with contradictory perceptions of the world against one another. An evening that explores fact, fiction and the grey areas that exist between. From jurors arguing the intangible elements of a case to a menacing exchange with an unbalanced stranger, chance encounters between mismatched partners spark impassioned confrontations that force each to look outside her comfort zone, as a struggle for power erupts that will test deeply held beliefs.
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The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement.
The opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
- Niels Bohr, philosopher and physicist
In Viki Boyle's "The Whole Truth," a take-charge executive and an unassuming housewife face off when they are sequestered together during a high profile tr


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So long as there remains a separate river distant from the ocean, which is its source and its goal, then the river will retain a separate name and have an individual identity. But once the river merges into the ocean it gets the taste of the ocean, it gets the form of the ocean, and it takes on the name of the ocean. If you want to become one with the Lord, you have to acquire the feelings of the Lord, you have to acquire the form of the Lord and you have to acquire all the sacred characteristics of the Lord. Only then will you be one with him.
You have to feel that all the attributes of the Lord must manifest themselves in you. Affirm to yourself: "The broadmindedness of the Lord is within me. All the selfless feelings of the Lord are within me. The unbounded love of the Lord is within me." When you faithfully live this conviction then you eventually attain the realization that you and he are one. Then there is perfect unity.
You must continuously strive for this feeling of unity. You must make every effort to gain it. Then you will reach that fulfillment one day. This is the ultimate goal of human life. It is only when you reach that place, the place from which you have originally come, that true fulfillment will be yours.


Also, BetterZip 3.1 is here. Besides some bug fixes and enhancements, I added some nice goodies in this version all of which are based on user requests.
Added a list of file extensions that shouldn't be opened as archives: xlsx, docx, pages, and numbers by default. Add your own on the "Hidden Settings" page in the BetterZip help.
Added column "Total Size" that includes the resource fork's (._ file's) size.
BetterZip now lets you drag images from your web browser and drop them directly into an archive window.
Added a hidden setting for choosing what to do when clicking a file in the QL panel: open the archive in BetterZip and select the clicked file, extract the file and open it, or extract the file and reveal it in Finder.
Added a hidden setting that allows you to activate an additional switch in extraction presets to overwrite files without warning. Don't use this switch!
Added an option to the extraction presets that allows you to close the archive window after successful extraction.
The password suggestion popover annoyed me a bit, so I converted it to a drop-down button inside the password panel. I also added a hidden setting to control how many words make up a suggested password.
Added a hidden setting to add a folder's contents in the root of the archive instead of the folder itself when compressing one folder through the operations queue.
Updated Sparkle framework to latest version.
Simplified the Quick Look plugin's "simple mode" even more to allow for even larger archives (OS X imposes a memory limit on QL plugins).
Broken and multi-volume rar archives with missing parts are handled more gracefully and can be extracted as far as no data from the missing or broken parts is needed. BetterZip will now show you which part is missing.
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Tar archives with their resource forks in extra . folders couldn't be extracted with all extraction methods.
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1:10 PM PT2:10 PM MT3:10 PM CT4:10 PM ET16:10 ET20:10 GMT4:10 1:10 PM MST3:10 PM EST3:40 PM VEN0:10 UAE (+1)2:10 PM CT, June 26, 2022
Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona Attendance: 22,529
Varsho, Smith help drive Arizona's 11-7 win over Detroit
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
By SCOTT BORDOW
PHOENIX (AP) Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer, Pavin Smith had a career-high four hits and three RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 11-7 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
David Peralta also had three hits for Arizona, which snapped a five-game losing streak and had 13 total hits Sunday. Varsho's homer was his 10th of the season, and came in a five-run sixth inning for Arizona.
Former American League Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel made his debut for Arizona after being signed to a minor-league contract on June 6. He gave up six hits and four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings while striking out seven and walking three.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he was surprised before the game when Keuchel, an 11-year veteran, told him he was nervous. Keuchel said that as he was about to throw his first pitch his heart rate "just started skyrocketing."
"For somebody who's won a Cy Young I was kind of thrilled to hear him say that because I knew he was ready for this challenge," Lovullo said. "It was nice to see Dallas get out there. He was attacking the zone ... I'm very pleased with what I saw, the preparation to command the baseball, throw it where he wants to."
But Lovullo would not commit to Keuchel making another start, saying the Diamondbacks need to "evaluate things" first. The Diamondbacks have two days off this week, lessening the need for a No. 5 starter.
Reliever J.B. Wendelken (2-1) got the win for Arizona despite giving up two earned runs in 1 2/3 innings.
Keuchel said there were more pros than cons to his outing. He induced 13 swings and misses but also had to throw 98 pitches.
"It's way easier to develop a bad habit and keep that bad habit than really shake it or keep up with a good habit," Keuchel said. "The last 15 to 20 starts have been a whirlwind for me, a lot of roller coaster rides ... There was a lot of great feels today. You don't get 13 swings and misses just getting lucky. There was great pitch shape outside a lot of uncompetitive pitches."
Detroit starter Beau Brieske allowed five hits and five earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. Will Vest (1-2) took the loss, allowing four hits and five earned runs in one inning of work.
Arizona sent eight batters to the plate in the sixth inning. Smith had an RBI single, rookie Buddy Kennedy scored a run with a sacrifice fly and Varsho hit a 1-0 change-up from Vest over the pool beyond the right field fence to score Christian Walker and Peralta.
"The key blow for me was Daulton Varsho's three-run homer," Lovullo said. "It really gave us a big cushion and broke this game open, but it was set up by quality at-bat after quality at-bat."
The Diamondbacks grabbed a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning on an RBI single by Josh Rojas and a two-run single by Smith off reliever Alex Lange, who had come on in relief of Brieske.
Detroit came right back in the top of the fifth to take a 6-5 lead. Keuchel was lifted after giving up a one-out walk to Riley Greene, and Wendelken walked Spencer Torkelson and gave up a first-pitch three-run homer to Eric Haase.
The Diamondbacks optioned RHP Sean Poppen to Triple-A Reno after Saturday's game to make room for Keuchel and designated RHP Ryan Weiss for assignment.
Tigers: Detroit LHP Tarik Skubal (5-5, 3.63) will face San Francisco LHP Carlos Rodon (6-4, 2.70) in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday.
Diamondbacks: Arizona RHP Zac Gallen (4-2, 2.92) will open a three-game series against San Diego on Tuesday. The Padres haven't announced their starter.


SUNSPORT columnist Amy Christophers beat the likes of Gary Lineker and Gary Neville to be crowned Best Football Influencer last night.
The football writer scooped the top gong at the Football Blogging Awards.
Amy also saw off the likes of heavyweights Stan Collymore, Joey Barton and the F2 Freestylers to first place.
Former model Amy - who you can follow at @thatsportsspice - also specialises in radio and podcasts, and was the only female winner on the night.
She said: "Four years ago I took a huge risk, leaving my modelling career to start off a whole new career path in sports media.
"It's been a shaky journey full of ups and downs.
"But I always knew I could do it and I wanted to prove I could.
"I have by no means made it yet. I know I still have a very long way to go but I'm determined and willing to put in the work to get me to where I want to be.
"It's pretty overwhelming knowing the names I was up against and I'm so grateful I get to wake up every day and do something I love!
"Winning the judges' vote makes me very emotional, as I finally feel I'm accepted and good enough. Last night my risk paid off.
"I've woken up smiling ear to ear. I'm on cloud nine. But I have even more work to do now so I can't stay up here all day!"
Sky Sports News presenter Hayley McQueen congratulated Amy on her success.
She wrote: "Huge congratulations to @thatsportsspice for winning 'Best Football Influencer' in last night's @TheFBAs."


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The Cambrass cotton leggings are specially recommended for spring and autumn. As they are a one-piece garment they can be worn for resting because they help to keep your baby's feet temperature. This way, the usual cooling of the babies' feet due to friction and taking off the socks can be prevented. Since they are made with cotton, they are specially recommended for spring and autumn but they can be worn for the whole year.


The Fairfax Board of Supervisors presented FOTO nominiee John Houser, Occoquan Regional Park Manager with the distinguished Environmental Excellence Award for his environmental stewardship and his leadership efforts in support of cleanup events held by the Friends of the Occoquan (FOTO) of the River and his ability to mobilize volunteers to enhance the Occoquan River.
Mary Zamon, president of the Occoquan Water League (OWL), presented the Lenehan Award to German & Alex Vanegas for their contribution of the preservation of the Occoquan River. Other recipient honored were Earnie Porta & Jim Zawlocki. The ceremony took place at the Bottle Stop Wine Shop in the beautiful little town of Occoquan, VA. German accepted the award in the name of the volunteers that every year work to keep the Occoquan clean. Alex thanked all the leaders, like Mary and Earnie who help FOTO to accomplish its goals.
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, On Friday, February 25, 2011, the Friends of the Occoquan (FOTO) received the Conservationist of the Year Award at the 33rd Annual Prince William Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet and Auction. The Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (PWSWCD) nominated FOTO for the 2010 Ducks Unlimited Conservationist of the Year Award. Kate Norris of the PWSWCD stated that �FOTO has truly been a leader in the community, helping the environment through meaningful projects, valuable partnerships, and volunteer mobilization.� Alex Vanegas, Executive Director of FOTO, received the award on behalf of the organization. The award was presented by Ben Thompson, Vice Chairman of the PWSWCD, and Chip Rohr of the Ducks Unlimited.
The Friends of the Occoquan is a non-profit organization that was formed in October1999. The organization consists of local citizens whose mission is to preserve and maintain the natural integrity of the Occoquan River and other Virginia watersheds by promoting community awareness through public and private partnerships.
FOTO has consistently energized individuals, community and business groups to take on the challenge of keeping Northern Virginia�s Reservoirs clean, by educating and coordinating events to remove as well as control man made pollution. Throughout the past decade, this message was conveyed to schools, civic groups and community organizations, as well as local and federal government agencies. Over the past ten years, FOTO has consistently worked to coordinate watershed management efforts and programs including the Semi-Annual Fall and Spring Cleanups, Watershed Education Activities at Prince William County Public Schools, participating in Regional Watershed Taskforces, and the development of Public Service Announcements. These efforts are very significant since the Occoquan Reservoir is a major source of our drinking water here in Northern Virginia.
As part of FOTO�s outreach efforts, the organization has successfully engaged the public through various programs. One successful program is to connect with the Spanish speaking community of Northern Virginia to become stakeholders of our watersheds and become active in maintaining clean and safe our rivers. As part of this effort, FOTO has installed bilingual signs videos, literature and some TV programs.
Altogether, the Friends of the Occoquan have played a major role in preserving one of the region�s most important natural resources, the Occoquan Watershed. FOTO�s perseverance and dedication to environmental has been sustained through the efforts of its volunteers and members as well as the strong bond it has developed with local groups and organizations that share the same passion.
For more information on FOTO please visit their website at www.friendsoftheoccoquan.org.
After hors d'oeuvres and socializing, Renate G. Vanegas conducted the US Flag Pledge of Allegiance, Lynn Jost sang the National Anthem and Alex Vanegas presented the award certificates. Forty attendees in addition to FOTO's Board of Directors, John Rothrock, Reza Rafi and German Vanegas were present. Award recipients were: Donna Flory, Elaine Sours, Ed Powell, Bull Run Rotary Club; Duane DeBruye, Lake Braddock Crew; Bob Lerch, José Gayoso, Christine Lerch, Bill Olson, Mike Smedley, Deb and David Buffington, John Houser, NVRPA; William Walsh, American Water; Christine Vineski, Lane Construction Co.; Claudia Cruise, Ernie Porta, Jane England and SGM (RET) Joe L. Neely, SFC (RET) Fred Elliott, LTC (RET) Victor Burnette, LTC (RET) Franklyn Matthews, 1SG (RET) Daniel Jackson; Mike and Judy Lenehan, Vernon Bahm, Cub Scout Pack 1365; Hassan Thompson Girl Scout Troop 3287; Rich Sackett, Boy Scout Troop 1369; Glenn Richman, Carol Amoakuh and Wendy Wilkerson Cub Pack 1350; Randy Reid, Aileen Streng, Deb Oliver, PWC Public Works; Hafez G Al Haj, Bonnie Phillips, Michelle Mcquigg and John Fowler.
Thanks to Mirian Vanegas for taking pictures of this event.
The Optimist Club International of Manassas presented FOTO with a Certificate of appreciation for their environmental efforts. Sam Shankar, President of the club and Lucy Beauchamp, Chairman of Prince William County School Board presented the award to Renate and German Vanegas, FOTO directors.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA: On Thursday, August 24, 2006 the Friends of the Occoquan (FOTO) was honored by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Chesapeake Bay Program as one of sixty-eight community-based organizations to receive funds from the Small Watershed Grants Program.
At the Announcement Ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland; special guest speakers, U.S. Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin and Sen. Paul Sarbanes recognized grant recipients for their efforts in restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Over $2.6 million in Small Watershed Grants were awarded from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an effort to promote community involvement to develop and implement watershed management plans.This is the third consecutive year that FOTO has received funding from the EPA. This year�s grant will be used to administer FOTO�s Community Watershed Outreach Program which focuses on engaging our diverse community in watershed awareness and stewardship. This program is a multi phased project that includes bilingual public service announcements (PSA), videos, watershed signs and literature designed to educate the public on issues facing their community�s respective watershed.
The Award Ceremony was held at the Adams Academy in Annapolis, MD. Main speakers included: The Honorable Senator Paul S. Sarbanes; The Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin; Rebecca Hanmer, Director, Chesapeake Bay Program Office; John Catena, Northeast Regional Supervisor, NOAA Restoration Center and Thomas Kelsch, Director of Conservation Programs, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Following are some pictures of this event.


Heraklion (or Herakleion, Iraklio, Irakleion) is the major city and capital of the largest Greek island of Crete. Its Archaeological Museum holds the remains of the 3000-year old Minoan civilization, which grew around the nearby legendary palace of Knossos (of Minotaur fame), as well as Byzantine churches and a well-preserved Venetian wall and fortress from the 15th century.
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and an industrialized city of around 155,000 residents.


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Tellabs Cutting 10% of Staff
News Analysis Ray Le Maistre, Editor-in-Chief 7/26/2011
Tellabs Inc. (Nasdaq: TLAB; Frankfurt: BTLA) is to cut 330 jobs, about 10 percent of its workforce, in an effort to save US$50 million a year in operating expenses, the transport equipment vendor announced Tuesday morning.
The restructuring program is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2012, but there are no further details on which parts of the company will be affected.
The news came as Tellabs reported a 21 percent year-on-year decline in second-quarter revenues to $334 million and a net loss of $20 million, compared with a net profit of $64 million a year ago, showing just how tough the North American transport infrastructure market is right now.
The vendor noted that its revenues from North America fell by 46 percent, while sales from overseas markets actually increased by 70 percent compared with a year ago. The trouble is, Tellabs is still very heavily reliant on the former market.
The news won't come as a major surprise to those who follow the company closely. It had an equally poor first quarter following a warning in January of troubles ahead. As a result, analysts, on average, had predicted second-quarter revenues of $336.9 million and a non-GAAP (after one-time costs) loss of 3 cents, slightly worse than the reported second-quarter non-GAAP loss of 2 cents per share. However, a year ago the vendor reported non-GAAP earnings of 17 cents per share. (See Tellabs Reports Q1 and Tellabs Tanks in Q4.)
The company's gross margins have also crashed, down to 37.4 percent from 53.5 percent a year ago.
Although third-quarter revenues are usually lower than the second quarter, Tellabs expects revenues for the current three-month period to be between $325 million and $345 million. However, analysts had expected revenues of $349.6 million for the third quarter.
The company's share price stood at $4.19 before the markets opened Tuesday.
— Ray Le Maistre, International Managing Editor, Light Reading
bollocks187 12/5/2012 | 4:58:04 PM
re: Tellabs Cutting 10% of Staff
Why are you laying off people - because your products suck or out of date. Chicago is the the dumb town of telecom. Change the way you do business and stop being a stalwart of going slow.
acucons 12/5/2012 | 4:58:03 PM
Agree with other post.  I tried to work with Tellabs to recertify old DACS equipment, and their response was to threaten to sue my client if they sold the equipment used.   From then on, I crossed the off the list of any vendor I would evver consider using in a network design.
Their future is tied into the former monopoly Bell companies with their legacy networks.  Not a good place to be.
paolo.franzoi 12/5/2012 | 4:58:02 PM
1 - They are still in business because they have so much cash.  One would think a company like Sycamore would not be in business but they are.
2 - I am stunned that nobody reamed them about 24% of revenue in R&D and still the revenue is in decline.
3 - Where oh where are the WiChorus customers? (note dripping sarcasm)
4 - Also, anybody note the crater of margins as the 5500 revenues sink?  Hunh...wonder where the money is made?
Light-bulb 12/5/2012 | 4:57:58 PM
Tellabs has been in a decline since the Telecom crash.  After their acquisition of Ocular back in the day and others the management have made poor desion after poor decision.  I had a front row seat as I watched the old bell head mentatlity gradually push the new products out to pature and how they continued to stay with the dinosaur DACS.  Yea... that's going to work-out.
The latest thing I see is their attempts to sell a pile of poo to the defense department and to government agencies involving GPON.
They are literally spending money hand over fist to try and fill gaps in GPON to aim at Enterprise/government market.  Granted only the government and it's clown of Si's and SETA's could take such a gigantic steaming pile and try to mold(force-fit) it to fit some fairy tale BS of OPEX savings.  It's like seeing the world go backward, yes... lets go back to Vampire taps and giant broadcast networks...  yikes!
Can't help but shake my head.
macster 12/5/2012 | 4:57:57 PM
The drop in GM is staggering! WOuld love to know the reasons behind this.
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