Yom Kippur: An Ex-Catholic's Road to Damascus

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3KCfkwovs7DRnkFmq8L2mio1BILkUretznhyphenhyphenWfXMVxwN32VwsJR-tpc3s6PhIgzkYAYp-o0Q-ylxsE40wCKQeGbmz-tzil0AmQ-ILSJv50oy64ySxEFs1KG_CLCrmTMCELSiQoPw6L3H/s1600/yom+kippur+quotes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3KCfkwovs7DRnkFmq8L2mio1BILkUretznhyphenhyphenWfXMVxwN32VwsJR-tpc3s6PhIgzkYAYp-o0Q-ylxsE40wCKQeGbmz-tzil0AmQ-ILSJv50oy64ySxEFs1KG_CLCrmTMCELSiQoPw6L3H/s400/yom+kippur+quotes.jpg" width="400" /></a>Cheers and L’chaim my fellow inglorious bastards…<br /><br />Matthew Patrick Mahoney here for <i>IWS Radio</i>.<br /><br />Why do I utilize my entire and actual name during this address to you?<br /><br />Because today at sunset begins Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, and I want to participate.<br /><br /><i>“That’s great.”</i>, you say…but why do you long to be Jewish now, you ask?<br /><br />Because my name Matthew is Hebrew (Gift of God), and Patrick in Latin, means “nobleman.”<br /><br />So just shut the hell up and listen to me...THE Gift of God Nobleman, and truthfully?<br /><br />You don’t even know, bitches.<br /><br />Anyhoo…<br /><br />As I am assuming the role of a Jew gone wrong, I’d like to atone for some of my sins this year…so far.<br /><br />I’d like to say first and foremost, that I should simply be professional at the Beer Mine, and attend to our customers without flirting.<br /><br />A nubile, 30 something customer with gorgeous Strawberry blonde hair and plump, yet awesome thighs, comes through on a daily basis.<br /><br />Today, she asked me, <i>“Don’t you love this cooler weather?"</i><br /><br />To which I said, <i>“No, I like it hot; and when it’s hot it only takes me two minutes to dress.”</i><br /><br />She responded, <i>“Well, I do understand that.”</i><br /><br />And I said, <i>“When it’s winter; it takes me twenty-five minutes to dress, of course, if I had a helper, it would only take twelve point five minutes.”</i><br /><br />She giggled, looked down at the lack of a bulge in my pants, and drove off.<br /><br />Why do I have to drive a completely innocent and good-natured customer/sales guy relationship into the perverse ground of sex?<br /><br />Because I can…I do…and I shall stop.<br /><br />Well, except for Kristina...Kristina who comes through late nights and told me that she likes to watch my biceps flex when I pick up her case of Bud Light bottles.<br /><br />I mean. c’mon…she likes to watch my less than average biceps flex, so to deny her that less than special moment, would be a less than special sin, and plus…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-bRJJu5H-MKExGhL44MWEBGGpIvydjSmxGPZ_qZnf2dKbSV3dgeoxgaKvBO-wQypFmkRF63aRDeQqgelWMPVoPHRiDeMLeFf2BfBZHbeB6DLrOLmRIZK4Ap4wCwGtu6ebr3OU_T3r9ci/s1600/mila+kunis+hot+jewish+babe+naked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-bRJJu5H-MKExGhL44MWEBGGpIvydjSmxGPZ_qZnf2dKbSV3dgeoxgaKvBO-wQypFmkRF63aRDeQqgelWMPVoPHRiDeMLeFf2BfBZHbeB6DLrOLmRIZK4Ap4wCwGtu6ebr3OU_T3r9ci/s400/mila+kunis+hot+jewish+babe+naked.jpg" width="400" /></a>I call her Special K, she calls me Special M, and well, it gives her a giggle, and seriously, that’s what I’m all about, but I guess even then, I may be truly ripping apart her femininity when I do that, so I shall stop.<br /><br />I know what I won’t do FOR SURE next year…<br /><br />I won’t post a picture of a Happy 9-11 Anniversary Cake on my Facebook page, because people hate <strike>satirical pictures and or writings</strike> anti-American electorate images and posts on their Facebook news feed.<br /><br />And well that's because they are stupid…er…I mean…they have different sensibilities than I do, and I have to accept that…and I will.<br /><br />You know what’s funny?<br /><br />I have spontaneously apologized for flirting with my customers at work and posting “controversial” stuff on the internet.<br /><br />But you know what’s sad?<br /><br />At least for this year, I think in all truthfulness, those offenses are pretty damn lame.<br /><br />And because of those two things being the nadir of my current offensiveness...I apologize to you all, and seek atonement from myself...for evidently growing old.<br /><br /><i>Cheers!!</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Matt-Man</i><br /><br /><a href="mailto:mattmaniws@ymail.com">mattmaniws@ymail.com</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/MattMan_IWS" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Mattman_IWS</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattmaniws" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">My Facebook Page</span></a></div>

Yom Kippur: An Ex-Catholic's Road to Damascus

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The Corporate Profit Singularity (Musical Tributes)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiJXQzJe9GG9pEqCoT9TS185VI3Dqfq_-WHkrk8vGj_2pkRf7EyimoznhaVPHu6I6x9IsnZbtT0OLNLPU83OfhKHj7yMbhmWg4E8PnYv6Zr0gORCL_SLPL2xKT9d9yLC2wTv2s_iUmLs/s1600/Real+Corporate+Profits+per+Nonfarm+Payroll+Employee.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiJXQzJe9GG9pEqCoT9TS185VI3Dqfq_-WHkrk8vGj_2pkRf7EyimoznhaVPHu6I6x9IsnZbtT0OLNLPU83OfhKHj7yMbhmWg4E8PnYv6Zr0gORCL_SLPL2xKT9d9yLC2wTv2s_iUmLs/s320/Real+Corporate+Profits+per+Nonfarm+Payroll+Employee.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initial_singularity">initial singularity</a> formed in the second quarter of 1968. What a moon shot!<br /><br /><b>April 18, 1968</b><br /><a href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yY1jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_XkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=7190,5627572&dq=apollo+program&hl=en">The Telegraph: American Space Program Now Gearing Down to Slower Pace</a><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>There is a growing feeling in the space establishment that once astronauts have landed on the moon, they will have no other place to go for several years because of budget cuts that have trimmed to the bone all preparations for future missions.<br /><br />It is as if the astronauts are heading for a dead-end on the moon.</i></div><br />Poppycock! We established an entire moon colony back in 1999. That's common knowledge to everyone who relies on the television for their mainstream information.<br /><br /><b>Space: 1999 - TV intro (season 1) HQ (1975)</b><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8WZW4groJro" width="420"></iframe><br /><br />There is no rational reason to panic at these altitudes. Why are we even talking about panicking anyway? I certainly didn't bring it up. What? It was something I said? Just ignore all those <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/search/label/exponential%20trend%20failure">exponential trend failures</a> I have posted here in the past if you are that worried about it. The exponential trend channel in the chart above is different. It is totally sustainable. And don't you worry about us being near the top of that trend channel again either. In sharp contrast to 1989, 1997, and 2006, only good things can happen from here. See? No reason to panic! You can invest with the same level of confidence you had back in 1982. Other than an inflation adjusted $8,000 per worker differential in corporate profits between then and now, nothing has actually changed.<br /><br />The future's so bright I gotta put my space helmet on! We ain't done moon shootin' until I say we're done moon shootin'!<br /><br /><b>David Bowie- Space Oddity Original Video (1969)</b><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/D67kmFzSh_o" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles<br />I'm feeling very still<br />And I think my spaceship knows which way to go<br />Tell my wife I love her very much (she knows!)</i></div><br /><b>See Also:</b><br /><a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2010/06/sarcasm-disclaimer.html">Sarcasm Disclaimer</a><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=mm1">St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart</a>

The Corporate Profit Singularity (Musical Tributes)

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Mrs. Glee's Foods Review!

<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Easy to prepare instead of following all of those boring long directions on the back of the box!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Are you missing something in your daily diet such as fiber or protein?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>These delicious prepared foods I was sent for review courtesy of <a href="http://mrsglees.com/">Mrs. Glee's</a> gluten free foods uses the navy bean for the base of their ingredient in their foods being high in fiber and nutritious as well!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Best part of all I got to pick what I wanted to review!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>What I chose:</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pizza crust</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Alfredo noodles</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Brownie mix</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Oatmeal cookie mix</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Other products:</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Navy bean flour</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Rigatoni</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Elbow macaroni</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And more!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Alfredo noodles:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kyrZPqf5O8Q/UjJVkAGIFFI/AAAAAAAAJqo/lD9WqGVzF-E/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kyrZPqf5O8Q/UjJVkAGIFFI/AAAAAAAAJqo/lD9WqGVzF-E/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I can't remember when the last time I had Alfredo noodles was especially one that's more healthier for me.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The best thing about these noodles was that it didn't have the cheese added in just like they do in the pasta side mixes so you have to get those creative juices flowing and whip up your own cheese sauce or if your not a cheese eater you can use red sauce with meatballs!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I loved these noodles they were fantastic. Super cheesy and delicious with grilled chicken.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I can't wait to test out the other products! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Facebook:</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrsglees">https://www.facebook.com/mrsglees</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Twitter:</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/mrsglees"><i>https://twitter.com/mrsglees</i></a></div>

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Food Employee Growth Anarchy! (Musical Tribute)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJlY6rjpg9_4kuJjuV5_7AmB4qArTilFDIQEOvueAcn9AYJKlNFksAIEzfhj7YSV1n072Mqh-zOLy66MvfW4edYcoQZ0pb2S8La8fG4JdoxwDwcxKS-hjcCv_-EnV1JtfuYVYdOrrhy0/s1600/Food+Employee+Growth+Anarchy.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJlY6rjpg9_4kuJjuV5_7AmB4qArTilFDIQEOvueAcn9AYJKlNFksAIEzfhj7YSV1n072Mqh-zOLy66MvfW4edYcoQZ0pb2S8La8fG4JdoxwDwcxKS-hjcCv_-EnV1JtfuYVYdOrrhy0/s320/Food+Employee+Growth+Anarchy.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />This "recovery" might not end well, but it will end. I have no doubts about that.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZcJjMnHoIBI" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>You better listen, better do what you're told<br />You haven't even touched your tuna casserole<br />You better chow down or it's gonna get cold<br />So eat it</i></div><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/CES4244500001">St. Louis Fed; All Employees: Retail Trade: Food and Beverage Stores</a><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/CES7072200001">St. Louis Fed: All Employees: Leisure and Hospitality: Food Services and Drinking Places</a><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/POP">St. Louis Fed: Population</a>

Food Employee Growth Anarchy! (Musical Tribute)

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Eat Smart Bathroom Scale Review

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HqPj7zbBw7s/UjIwKJysqOI/AAAAAAAAJoQ/9T9yRwUizig/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HqPj7zbBw7s/UjIwKJysqOI/AAAAAAAAJoQ/9T9yRwUizig/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> Let me just say for all of you out there that has struggled with weight loss you are not alone, I've been there and it's an everyday struggle.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Especially when you've been heavy or slightly your whole life it's not easy because maybe you've always wanted to be a runner, an athlete or cheerleader and it's holding you back because you just don't have it in you.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Thing is I've started dieting and exercising on and off practically my whole life and quit because I just wasn't ready, it's a lot of work and if you don't get out there and give it all you've got then you'll give up.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h35tXZIh-C4/UjIw2fnCySI/AAAAAAAAJpE/bEC9rIDup98/s1600/13+-+6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h35tXZIh-C4/UjIw2fnCySI/AAAAAAAAJpE/bEC9rIDup98/s320/13+-+6" width="320" /></a></div><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>So that's why I'm here today with this review, I've received a bathroom scale for review  from <a href="http://www.eatsmartproducts.com/">Eat Smart </a>so I could stay on track with my progress at home and not just at the gym!</i><br /><br /><i>I couldn't wait to test out the scale because I've recently started jogging while walking and I just knew it had to be doing something !</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qce-LSSHIfY/UjIw2TZqBgI/AAAAAAAAJpk/FyVchnzPNP4/s1600/13+-+7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qce-LSSHIfY/UjIw2TZqBgI/AAAAAAAAJpk/FyVchnzPNP4/s320/13+-+7" width="320" /></a></div><i><br /></i><i>I've never felt better in my whole life than I do right now from changing my life by eating better and a whole lot of exercise!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vCyW2TBE9tU/UjIw2b4ymqI/AAAAAAAAJo8/RY-djp3Mzok/s1600/13+-+4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vCyW2TBE9tU/UjIw2b4ymqI/AAAAAAAAJo8/RY-djp3Mzok/s320/13+-+4" width="320" /></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I have to admit it I've given up many times before on eating healthier and exercising, but when I joined the gym all that has changed. I can not and will not give up on myself I've come too far to just throw it all away now.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy8B_ILvWMo/UiE1IEE3Q7I/AAAAAAAAJeA/s-CzQOpLEPo/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy8B_ILvWMo/UiE1IEE3Q7I/AAAAAAAAJeA/s-CzQOpLEPo/s320/13+-+1" width="213" /></a></div><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sure I have my days where I want throw in the towel but I go for a walk or go to the gym and push myself that much harder. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I've come to realize that ever since I've changed my habits of eating and exercising that I've become a stronger person and have a whole new perspective on life. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I've always been the type that never liked to workout especially when I was younger I was known as the fat kid in school, but all that's changed for the better and now I love exercising!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Not only does exercising release endorphins that make you feel good but it can help with a lot of problems such as high blood pressure and losing weight.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oVbfzrOjuh4/UjIw2eO8MtI/AAAAAAAAJpc/ZUyzWoltbPo/s1600/13+-+3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oVbfzrOjuh4/UjIw2eO8MtI/AAAAAAAAJpc/ZUyzWoltbPo/s320/13+-+3" width="320" /></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Yes it's hard work but you've got to stick to it even when times get tough.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FEHbvvyyJJY/Ui9yo7tilnI/AAAAAAAAJl4/a60AHA2d8Zc/s1600/20130910_125845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FEHbvvyyJJY/Ui9yo7tilnI/AAAAAAAAJl4/a60AHA2d8Zc/s320/20130910_125845.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LIO90vzEVJI/UjIv-tgW3tI/AAAAAAAAJn0/s7twPlu5DgY/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LIO90vzEVJI/UjIv-tgW3tI/AAAAAAAAJn0/s7twPlu5DgY/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hgGMOEBuYG0/UjIw2R8NFqI/AAAAAAAAJpM/8qLjVtZCA0A/s1600/13+-+8" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hgGMOEBuYG0/UjIw2R8NFqI/AAAAAAAAJpM/8qLjVtZCA0A/s320/13+-+8" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Here's a photo of the scale set up in the bathroom before I tried it out!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Now many things can fluctuate the number on the scale whether it's the surface that the scale is on, which was my problem at first.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>So then I put it on the floor in the kitchen and was totally shocked when I saw the number on the scale!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_otQymAMho/UjI1vD_uWAI/AAAAAAAAJqE/YOCdXqFEkyk/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_otQymAMho/UjI1vD_uWAI/AAAAAAAAJqE/YOCdXqFEkyk/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I was ecstatic seeing the number on the scale just flashing away before my eyes, it was the lowest number that I've ever been at in a long time and I'm so proud of myself! </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EatSmartProducts">https://www.facebook.com/EatSmartProducts</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/EatSmartScales">https://twitter.com/EatSmartScales</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Eat Smart Bathroom Scale Review

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No ICE for Calif. employers

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Teamsters are </span><a href="http://nelp.3cdn.net/36918ac5bb385db694_aqm6iypcd.pdf" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hailing the passage of a trio of California bills</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> this week that protect immigrant workers from abusive employers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The measures crack down on retaliation when workers attempt to organize or speak out against unfair treatment or wage theft. They now head to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk for his consideration.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1uNTNdy-iRKEqLpREvl4d5sHu0vCAJPT11UUDycaewVpZQ9CJMewXAXIeUaU4q-tCdxHlk5QadvqeblFSrDghgrfnIkLisu_HJ44ChwAZVl_-LI_UiE7v_Z_AveTU0KiYWKY-GmQH44g/s1600/7.12.13gov.brown.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1uNTNdy-iRKEqLpREvl4d5sHu0vCAJPT11UUDycaewVpZQ9CJMewXAXIeUaU4q-tCdxHlk5QadvqeblFSrDghgrfnIkLisu_HJ44ChwAZVl_-LI_UiE7v_Z_AveTU0KiYWKY-GmQH44g/s320/7.12.13gov.brown.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The governor has until Oct. 13 to act on all three bills.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AB 263, offered by Assemblyman Roger Hernandez, and SB 666, sponsored by Sen. Darrell Steinberg, are identical versions of the same bill. They help enforce basic labor laws by barring bosses from calling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials after working condition complaints are filed against the business. AB 524, offered by Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, prohibits similar threats against workers who file complaints about not being paid fairly.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Art Pulaski, the California Labor Federation’s executive secretary-treasurer, said the legislation plays an essential role:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Employers should be on notice that with these bills, retaliating against workers who stand up for their basic rights will have serious consequences. These new protections are vital to protecting all workers who are afraid to report these abuses.</span></blockquote></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The lengths companies will go to in an </span><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/04/threatening-immigrants-will-be-harder.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">effort to keep their workers quiet</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> was on full display earlier this year during a committee hearing. Owners of the Marquez Brothers cheese facility in Hanford intimidated one worker who testified before the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee in March. The company hired </span><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/03/boss-to-workers-if-you-go-to-sacramento.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">notorious labor-hating law firm Littler Mendelson to follow her</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and other employees who attended the hearing in Sacramento. The testifying employee, a mother of four, was later fired by Marquez.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Workers at the Marquez plant have been trying to negotiate a first contract as Teamsters for about a year, to no avail. But at least the company’s workers will be allowed to speak out, said Gerardo Aguirre, a former Marquez worker who was fired while standing up for his rights:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The workers at Marquez Brothers are united in standing up to intimidation, at work and in the state legislature. We need laws that allow all workers to speak up and protect immigrant workers from these kinds of abuses.</span></blockquote></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gov. Brown has until Oct. 13 to sign them into law.<o:p></o:p></span></div>

California Legislature Gov. Jerry Brown immigrant rights Marquez Brothers worker intimidation No ICE for Calif. employers

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MSNBC's O'Donnell Sees 'NRA Versus the Voters' in Colorado, 'In Awe of' Defeated Democrats' 'Heroism'

Any more of you fuck heads want to step up "and do the right thing'? I'm sure we can find a suitable replacement for your stupid asses.<br /><br /><br /><blockquote><a href="http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brad-wilmouth/2013/09/12/msnbcs-odonnell-sees-nra-versus-voters-colorado-awe-defeated-democrat">MSNBC's O'Donnell Sees 'NRA Versus the Voters' in Colorado, 'In Awe of' Defeated Democrats' 'Heroism'</a><br />By: Brad Wilmouth | September 12, 2013, 14:33 ET<br /><br />On Wednesday's The Last Word on MSNBC, host Lawrence O'Donnell declared himself to be "in awe of" the two Democratic state senators who lost recall elections in Colorado this week as the MSNBC host lauded as "legislative heroism" their votes in favor of gun control and praised them as "willing to lose their jobs to do the right thing."<br /></blockquote>Lawrence, pull your pants up dude, that shit's embarrassing.

MSNBC's O'Donnell Sees 'NRA Versus the Voters' in Colorado, 'In Awe of' Defeated Democrats' 'Heroism'

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Circulation Assistant - Bill Memorial Library, Groton

<strong>Circulation Assistant - </strong><strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Bill Memorial Library</span></strong></strong>, Groton. Hours are Monday and Thursday evenings 5-9 and Saturdays 10-3. The ideal candidate will be a friendly, outgoing and well-organized team player with exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, proficiency in social networking utilities and strong computer skills. Knowledge of basic library procedures and circulation functions preferred. Hourly rate $10 + DOE. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Please email cover letter, resume, and 2 professional references to <a _fcksavedurl="mailto:hkeeler@billmemorial.org" href="mailto:hkeeler@billmemorial.org">hkeeler@billmemorial.org</a> by <span style="color: red;">September 26, 2013</span>.

Circulation Assistant - Bill Memorial Library, Groton

Circulation Assistant - Bill Memorial Library , Groton. Hours are Monday and Thursday evenings 5-9 and Saturdays 10-3. The ideal candidate...

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The Tapeworm Hungers!

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The Tapeworm Hungers!

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Library Aide - Willington Public Library

<strong>Library Aide -</strong> <strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Willington Public Library</span></strong></strong> is seeking a Library Aide to work 18 hours per week on Mondays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. We are looking for a qualified candidate who enjoys working with the public, has knowledge of library practices, great computer skills and willing to substitute additional hours if needed. Job duties include, but are not limited to: general duties at the circulation desk, assisting patrons in finding materials, repairing materials as needed, processing interlibrary loans and familiarity with Verso. Starting rate is $10.16 per hour with a $.25 raise after a six month probationary period. Position scheduled to begin October 1, 2013. To apply: Send application materials including cover letter, resume and Application for Employment (found at <a _fcksavedurl="http://willingtonpubliclibrary.org" href="http://willingtonpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">willingtonpubliclibrary.org</a>) to <a _fcksavedurl="mailto:rpassardi@willingtonpubliclibrary.org" href="mailto:rpassardi@willingtonpubliclibrary.org">rpassardi@willingtonpubliclibrary.org</a>. Deadline <span style="color: red;">September 23, 2013</span>.

Library Aide - Willington Public Library

Library Aide - Willington Public Library is seeking a Library Aide to work 18 hours per week on Mondays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm a...

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Technology & Technical Services Manager - Avon Free Public Library

<strong>Technology & Technical Services Manager - </strong><strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Avon Free Public Library</span></strong></strong>. Energetic, enthusiastic, tech-savvy, customer service oriented and professional to lead Technology and Technical Services Departments in a vibrant public library with recently expanded and renovated facility. Examples of Essential Job Duties: Coordinates strategic planning for technology, including defining needs and goals, evaluating and recommending solutions, and establishing maintenance, security, and disaster recovery procedures. Coordinates library-wide training on use of automated systems, creating in-house documentation as needed. Serves as systems administrator for Library's local area network, including installation, maintenance, security, backup, upgrade, repair, and monitoring of workstations, servers, software, and network hardware. Supervises technical services department, including ordering, cataloging and processing books and other library materials. Serves as liaison between library and automation vendors and companies contracted for technical support. Maintains library's webpage and social media presence. Keeps current of all new technological procedures, processes and equipment. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Library Science and two years of progressively responsible experience in library work. Full-time position (37.5 hours per week which includes, 1 evening/week, and Saturday rotation) with all applicable Town benefits. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Salary is up to $61,500 (DOQ) with all applicable Town benefits. Closing date is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, <span style="color: red;">September 25, 2013</span>. Town of Avon Application for Employment must be completed and can be obtained at the Human Resources Office, 60 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001, on-line at <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.town.avon.ct.us" href="http://www.town.avon.ct.us/" target="_blank">www.town.avon.ct.us</a> (under job opportunities), or by calling (860) 409-4301. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F. Complete job description: <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.town.avon.ct.us/Public_documents/AvonCT_HR/opportunities" href="http://www.town.avon.ct.us/Public_documents/AvonCT_HR/opportunities" target="_blank">http://www.town.avon.ct.us/Public_documents/AvonCT_HR/opportunities</a>. Send completed application, resume and cover letter to: William F. Vernile, Director of Human Resources, 60 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001.

Technology & Technical Services Manager - Avon Free Public Library

Technology & Technical Services Manager - Avon Free Public Library . Energetic, enthusiastic, tech-savvy, customer service oriented and...

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Public Services Librarian, Access Services/Reference/Instruction - Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic

<strong>Public Services Librarian, Access Services/Reference/Instruction -</strong> <strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Eastern Connecticut State University</span></strong></strong>, Willimantic. Assistant or Associate Librarian’s rank. Responsibilities: As part of the library’s public services division reporting to the Head of Public Services, the incumbent in this position supports the primary service desk functions of the Access Services Dept. ensuring that Access Services is appropriately staffed all the hours that the library is open, including evenings and weekends. The incumbent will supervise student and support staff and will act as evening supervisor, as needed. He/she will participate in the development, promotion and delivery of resources, services and programs that enhance library support for the university’s instructional and research missions in conjunction with the library staff as a whole. Specific Responsibilities and Abilities: 1. Assist the Head of Public Services in the management of all Access Services functions including circulation, reserves and interlibrary loan, serving as back-up support for all functions as needed. Recommend policies, procedures, services and enhancements in Access Services and participate in the delivery of those services. Communicates and enforces library policies and procedures. 2. Supervise, train, and evaluate regular staff assigned to Access Services under the direction of the Head of Public Services. 3. Coordinate hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of student assistants assigned to Access Services. 4. Provide unscheduled support for Access Services as need dictates, including nights and weekends. 5. Keep statistics describing the use of access services, and assist library administration in the preparation of various reports requiring those statistics. 6. Provide reference desk and/or circulation desk service a minimum of 6-12 hours per week. 7. Provide general user education/information literacy instruction and serve as a liaison to one or more academic department(s) for purposes of collection/resource development and specialized user education/information literacy instruction. 8. Provide outreach and support for evolving University strategic initiatives related to retention and student success collaborating with the Academic Services Center as requested and appropriate. 9. Work collegially and effectively with the library’s professional and support staff as part of the library team. 10. Keep abreast of current trends in policy, practices, and technologies as they pertain to public services, information literacy, interlibrary loan, document delivery, and professional librarianship in general. 11. Participate in library and university activities as well as engage in scholarly and professional service activities for tenure and promotion. 12. Work well with a culturally diverse client population. 13. Perform other duties as assigned based on fluctuating library needs, including night/weekend work. Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited Master’s degree or its equivalent; experience with an integrated library system; knowledge of and experience with electronic information resources and current information technology; the ability to work with library staff, university faculty members, students and people from the local community cordially and effectively; excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong service orientation. Desired: College/research library experience including professional experience; supervisory experience; experience providing reference/information services; training or experience in creating instructional materials and delivering information literacy instruction; training or experience in collection development; training or experience with web and mobile applications to support library outreach; experience in interlibrary loan specifically using OCLC interlibrary loan, ILLiad and Odyssey; an additional advanced degree in a subject area, especially in sciences or social sciences. To Apply: send letter of application, resume, and three recent signed letters of reference to: Patricia S. Banach, Director of Library Services (<a _fcksavedurl="mailto:banachp@easternct.edu" href="mailto:banachp@easternct.edu">banachp@easternct.edu</a>) , J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Screening begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. Eastern Connecticut State University is an AA/EEO employer. Women, members of protected classes, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Public Services Librarian, Access Services/Reference/Instruction - Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic

Public Services Librarian, Access Services/Reference/Instruction - Eastern Connecticut State University , Willimantic. Assistant or Associ...

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The Backlash Continues

I have to say that it warms the cockles of my black little heart to finally be able to see some good news in our fight for our Second Amendment protections.<br /><br />First off this week of course, was the successful recall of two of the major backers of the draconian gun control measures passed in Colorado that went into effect recently.<br /><br />That oughtta give some of the rest of those sonsabitches reason for pause in that arena.<br /><br /><blockquote>The vote, which came five months after the United States Senate defeated several gun restrictions, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/us/colorado-lawmaker-concedes-defeat-in-recall-over-gun-law.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0">handed another loss to gun-control supporters</a> and gave moderate lawmakers across the country a warning about the political risks of voting for tougher gun laws.<br /><br />The immediate effect of the recalls — the first of their kind in Colorado — was to remove two state senators, Angela Giron of Pueblo and John Morse of Colorado Springs, and replace them with Republicans. </blockquote><br />The second bit of good news and of far greater import in my opinion was the reaffirmation of a Supreme Court ruling back in 2010 that said every city and state must abide by the Second Amendment .<br /><br /><blockquote>The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2010, in a case challenging Chicago's gun restrictions, that every state and city must adhere to the Second Amendment. The ruling did not strike down the Chicago restrictions directly, but sent the case back to a U.S. appeals court for review.<br /><br />In December 2012, the appeals court ruled that Illinois's ban on concealed carry was unconstitutional and gave the state six months to create a law allowing guns to be carried in public.</blockquote><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/12/chicago-gun-registry_n_3909598.html">That six month period is now up and amid much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments, the Chicago city council was forced to vote to remove a gun registry requirement that has been in place since 1968 and now must also get right with an Illinois law passed in July permitting concealed carry in that state.</a><br /><br /><blockquote>Illinois approved a concealed carry law in July, giving control of gun regulations to the state and essentially nullifying Chicago's power to require that gun owners register their weapons and have a city firearms permit.</blockquote><blockquote>Chicago on Wednesday reluctantly abolished a 45-year-old requirement that gun owners register their weapons with the city, marking a victory for advocates of gun rights such as the National Rifle Association.<br /><br />The city council voted to end the gun registry in place since 1968 to comply with court rulings against Chicago and Illinois gun control laws, and to bring the city into line with a state concealed carry law.</blockquote><br />The sniveling of that little rat bastard Rahm Emanuel was especially sweet to my ears.<br /><br /><blockquote>"I happen to think the court's wrong. I think their interpretation is wrong," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said of the rulings that forced Chicago to eliminate the registry. He spoke after the council voted.</blockquote><br />There is that word again, did you notice?<br /><br />Interpretation.<br /><br />The clarion call of these gun grabbing motherfuckers.<br /><br />The Second Amendment needs to be.....<i> interpreted</i>.<br /><br />As I dance a little jig here in my humble abode over this very welcome good news, I am forever mindful that it seems two of these kinds of assholes seem to appear out of thin air every time we manage to finally get a win in on them but it is still very welcome news.<br /><br />Oh, and by the way Rahm, I have a personal message for you ya little power mad freak.<br />I haven't forgotten who the architect of <a href="http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/Policy/NAFTA/nafta.asp">NAFTA</a> is either.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLXYZKowb8aaRf1toG6Nm-4r9zfJ4xymoix4g33b3kgEtXJGzQevUF2iFI2bHWiYoRAwvRuw9dYEURZiGATVsvy6bhSimkk6rOK73rTiR67pVBM_xHU1J7ZojJXrMyH5bSn-ZR2jUf3lt/s1600/022.jpeg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLXYZKowb8aaRf1toG6Nm-4r9zfJ4xymoix4g33b3kgEtXJGzQevUF2iFI2bHWiYoRAwvRuw9dYEURZiGATVsvy6bhSimkk6rOK73rTiR67pVBM_xHU1J7ZojJXrMyH5bSn-ZR2jUf3lt/s640/022.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

The Backlash Continues

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How Even The Most Unhealthy Person Can Get Fit

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Berkay Russell</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>It's pretty much impossible to maintain a healthy lifestyle (especially in the long term) if you don't keep yourself fit. However, knowing the best way to stay fit is difficult at best. There is a lot of information and misinformation out there. The tips laid out here will give you a solid foundation on how to get fitter.<br /> <br /> Create a garden oasis. It can be surprising to most people how much work is actually involved in gardening. Not only do you have to squat when gardening, but you also need to weed and dig. Gardening is among numerous activities you can do from your house to stay in shape.<br /> <br /> Always wear clothes you feel comfortable in when you work out. If you do your workouts at a gym, you may feel pressure to wear fashionable workout gear, but try not to succumb to that pressure. Make sure that you wear clothes that are comfortable when you are working out. The right clothes will help you focus on fitness and not on what you're wearing.<br /> <br /> Some dieters overdo their exercise programs in order to burn extra calories. You risk injury and damage to your body if you go overboard. This is one case where the benefits do not outweigh the risks. The simple fact is, more fat is burned at lower intensities.<br /> <br /> Never make the mistake of sticking with the same workouts each time you work out. This can help you avoid routines and help you retain motivation for the next workout. Beside, your body gets used to a certain style of working out after time, so you lose the benefits of constant exercise.<br /> <br /> Stay motivated by changing your fitness routine whenever you start to get bored. Switching things around allow you to discover new classes you love, so you have a reason to continue going to the gym. You have options ranging from dancing to spinning to yoga. Or think about giving kickboxing or boot camp a go. Remember you only have to try each class once, and you'll be losing weight along the way.<br /> <br /> The benefits of getting fit don't stop at your physical body. Your emotional health will vastly improve if you have a good daily workout regimen. The endorphins released by physical activity result in a sense of well-being and happiness. You can improve how you view yourself by working out and giving yourself some confidence. This means you may be a few workouts short of happiness.<br /> <br /> Having a clear picture of what you want and need is useful when it comes to exercise. By becoming educated about correct workout techniques, you should be able to gain much more from your workouts, no matter if you're a hardcore athlete or a casual walker. Implement what you have learned in this article, and you will be on the right path.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>A traditional realm of exercise, strength training has largely aimed at the isolating of the muscles with the chest, arms, and legs. If you want to learn more visit <a href="http://www.thefitnessgallery.net">http://www.thefitnessgallery.net</a> you can read more topics related fitness.</div><br /> </div><br />

How Even The Most Unhealthy Person Can Get Fit

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Even in retirement, America is more unequal

Only half of Americans saved more than $2,500 for retirement, <a href="http://www.epi.org/publication/retirement-inequality-chartbook/">according to a new study published by the Economic Policy Institute</a>. Researchers warn that retirement plan “participation has been flat or declining in recent years [when participation should be increasing] as the baby boomers enter their 50s and early 60s, [ages] when participation rates tend to be high.”<br /><br />Households in the top one percent average over $1.3 million in retirement account savings.<br /><br />At the same time, only 45 percent of workers age 26 to 61 added to any sort of retirement plan in 2010. Ten years ago, 52 percent of the population participated.<br /><br />Shrinking retirement plans are a stark reminder of how few people actually can afford to save for their futures, as workers across all ages are finding it harder to contribute to retirement savings.<br /><br />Even as little as a decade ago, more workers across the board were paid enough that they could plan for the future.<br /><br />Only 36 percent of 26 to 31 year olds had savings for their retirement in 2010. In 2000, 43 percent did. <br /><br />Almost 60 percent of workers aged 50 to 55 added to pension plans in 2000. A decade later, nine percent fewer workers in the same age group manage to add anything to their retirement savings. <br /><br />And the later workers were born, the less likely they are to actually have significant retirement savings as they grow older. <br /><br />After adjusting for inflation, Americans aged 62 to 67 in 2010 managed to increase their average retirement savings 455 percent over their 1992 counterparts, but the average worker in any age bracket under 44 managed to save just about what a similar worker in 1998 did. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.epi.org/publication/retirement-inequality-chartbook/">The EPI report notes</a>:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Successive generations should be saving more in retirement accounts due to their higher average incomes, the shift from pensions to individual savings, and Social Security benefit cuts. But while the retirement savings of middle-aged and older households have generally grown, those of younger households have stayed flat or declined in recent years.</blockquote>Just like income itself, who can afford to save for retirement is grossly unequal. <br /><br />Seventy-two percent of total 2010 retirement savings came from households in the top 20 percent of income, meaning that most tax subsidies for retirement savings go to high-income households, assuming they file their taxes correctly. <br /><br />Even factoring in <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/us-income-inequality-record-high-top-1-earned-fifth-total-income-2012-1404335">record-breaking salaries</a>, the top fifth of paid workers still has a much higher percentage of retirement savings-to-income than any other group and save over 90 percent more than what their 1989 equivalents managed. <br /><br />At least Americans can keep on working for longer, as people are getting older and older. <a href="http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/411964_senior_unemployment.pdf">Unless they actually can’t</a>. <br /><br />

pensions retirement Even in retirement, America is more unequal

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Book + DVD Review: Gehry's Vertigo

<a href="http://www.living-architectures.com/gehrys_vertigo.php"><b><i>Gehry's Vertigo</i></b></a> by Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine<br />BêkaPartners, 2013<br />Book: Hardcover, 140 pages<br />DVD: All-Region PAL, 48 minutes <br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-E-whAXbt7_Gz0s-wCGBvzzUl5g-X3MgLjKqhPqTVAp_i_9kzb3RbGqHPLfo_rKy0CKCn_BrVDSxkt38p1FYlOp8rPdIU5Gt3B_bnSHIgxuSiO16l_nyR1XPMjaIJ66IFvRsFl8fcPTCx/s1600/Gehry_Vertigo_Book_Cover.jpg" /><br /><br />Last year I attended <a href="http://archidose.blogspot.com/2012/02/metals-in-construction-2012-facades.html">a conference</a> where an architect from Frank Gehry's office—one of his offices, Gehry Technologies, to be precise—talked about the curtain wall for 8 Spruce Street, aka <a href="http://www.newyorkbygehry.com/">New York by Gehry</a>. One of the points in his fairly technical and detailed talk focused on how the rippling facade is able to accommodate the window washing rig that travels up and down the building. The continuous tracks that extend from top to bottom allow such maintenance, a feature that was incorporated (and therefore considered) from an early stage. Such foresight is hardly present in Gehry's Guggenheim Bilbao, as expressed in the aptly named <i>Gehry's Vertigo</i>.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzoaC2ZZdUw27IT3HFmovDdA4vTUGbB7izb60khkTzXP4gSnHPXzkxYjx4OlnsYZNSEUjhd5e9mrDTBY-mZUKtPyZm8FPwBDANbz7WR3H3YM-hSoD7PTR751cVMdcVHugP95wFoYI2TFP/s1600/Gehry_Vertigo_HD_1.jpg" /><br /><br />In the first two minutes of the film by Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine we witness two people traversing the titanium facade of the famous building. Are they performers? Stunt people? Maintenance crew? From <a href="http://archidose.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-dvd-review-koolhaas-houselife.html">other films</a> <a href="http://archidose.org/wp/2013/07/08/pomerol-herzog-de-meuron/">by the pair</a> we know the latter is the case, and for much of the next 45 minutes we watch the rope climbers-cum-window washers as they maintain the inside and outside of the complex building. While our cinematic experience of the building is not limited to these workers (we also see a wedding party taking pictures and we follow a boy throughout the whole interior, for example), it uniquely presents much of the architecture via first-hand accounts—for instance we see the roof and atrium from the window washer's perspective, via cameras mounted to their hard hats. In these scenes the film's title makes perfect sense.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z_iyQ1iRogk8notu3PZ7nRwhPfbdVyHU2mPuE2cyMgDlBd_mCLYTn-MtvnzSTN2nrHGhuugrowNouPJbLOeEPKkTxhS4VXRqCyJSg8mq3g_bGkCxAwtMl-vmheirOEskwTWcWbTIk6se/s1600/Gehry_Vertigo_HD_2.jpg" /><br /><br />Perhaps because the building is so well known, Bêka and Lemoine appear to be having a lot more fun and doing more cinematic experimentation in this film than the ones on Koolhaas's <a href="http://archidose.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-dvd-review-koolhaas-houselife.html">House in Bordeaux</a> or Herzog & de Meuron's <a href="http://archidose.org/wp/2013/07/08/pomerol-herzog-de-meuron/">Pomerol</a>. Humorous scenes include the boy's voyage through the museum (accompanied by a soundtrack that seems to be generated by the fast-forward cutting of the scene mixed with zoo-like sounds) and a fast-forward scene of cleaning and switching out exhibitions, accompanied by the ticking of a stopwatch. But it's the rope climbers who thread the film together, as they appear intermittently between other scenes. If anything, their "swiffering" of the atrium's curvy walls is the heart of the film, exhibiting the ridiculous height clients and their staff must go to maintain a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.<br /><br /><b>US: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1092194037/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1092194037&linkCode=as2&tag=aweeklydoseof-20" target="_blank"><img alt="Buy from Amazon.com" border="0" src="http://www.archidose.org/books/buy-from-tan.gif" /></a> CA: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1092194037/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1092194037&linkCode=as2&tag=aweeklydoseof-20" target="_blank"><img alt="Buy from Amazon.ca" border="0" height="28" src="http://www.archidose.org/books/buy-from-tan-ca.gif" width="90" /></a> UK: <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1092194037/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1092194037&linkCode=as2&tag=aweeklydoseof-20" target="_blank"><img alt="Buy from Amazon.co.uk" border="0" height="28" src="http://www.archidose.org/books/buy-from-tan-uk.gif" width="90" /></a></b>

Book + DVD Review: Gehry's Vertigo

Gehry's Vertigo by Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine BêkaPartners, 2013 Book: Hardcover, 140 pages DVD: All-Region PAL, 48 minutes Last year ...

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Lip Injections Utah Spas Can Offer And Other Ideas For The Face

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Lucy Cho</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Beauty tends to begin at our faces, and we will discuss ideas for improving it including the lip injections Utah medical estheticians may offer. There are many products and services out there for improving our facial features and characteristics. Some things we may try are not always the best ideas though. We will discuss the pros and cons of various ideas like using weight loss programs like Vive weight loss or getting the lip injections Utah spas offer. This short article will cover three different ideas for improving facial appearance, and whether they're good ideas.<br /> <br /> First, we will talk about how permanent cosmetics can be something that many women look to for improving their looks. Second, we will discuss getting wrinkle fillers or lip injections Utah cosmetic professionals can provide. Third, we will discuss how weight loss can actually be a method for improving the appearance of our faces.<br /> <br /> Permanent cosmetics solutions might be among the things people may desire to improve their looks. Many people can benefit greatly from these treatments, which utilize tattoos that look like makeup. As an example, individuals who have burned off their eyebrow hairs may want permanent eyebrow fills. Others might find this type of permanent makeup helpful as it could reduce the amount of time they spend applying makeup. Nonetheless, just like other cosmetic treatments such as the lip injections Utah citizens may want, this could cost a decent amount. It might also lessen the variety of looks a face may have through cosmetics.<br /> <br /> Getting the wrinkle reduction treatments or lip injections Utah medical estheticians can offer may be another strategy for improving facial appearance. Many lip injection or wrinkle filler procedures are fairly low impact. They can improve facial appearance by reducing wrinkles and making lips appear fuller and smoother. However, these operations can be somewhat costly. They may also lead to uncomfortable swelling or bruising. It's also important to make sure you use a qualified professional as proper application and products are important for safety.<br /> <br /> Losing weight may not be the first thing you think of when you want to improve your face. However, for those who are able to, shedding some pounds can give them a more slender face that reveals more beautiful structure. It might help to use programs such as Vive weight loss, but this can also be costly. The best idea for losing weight is to talk it over with a doctor and work hard at it.<br /> <br /> Employing various treatments and resources like Vive weight loss or the lip injections Utah spa services provide could be able to help, but getting your most beautiful face must be done carefully and without rushed decisions.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Looking to find the best deal on <a href='http://www.elase.com/utah/vive-weight-loss'>vive weight loss</a>, then visit Roxy Albright's site to find the best advice on services like this and also <a href='http://www.elase.com/utah/lip-augmentation'>lip injections Utah</a> for you.</div><br /> </div><br />

Lip Injections Utah Spas Can Offer And Other Ideas For The Face

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Proxy advisors back Teamsters call for new FedEx head

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Teamsters have been fighting for an independent board chairman at FedEx for years. That fight got a big boost this week with the nation’s two largest proxy advisors telling the company’s shareholders that they should back the Teamsters’ call for a new leader at the company’s Sept. 23 annual meeting.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ISS and Glass Lewis, both leading providers of proxy research for institutional investors, tell FedEx shareholders in separate reports that it’s time to get rid of Fred Smith, FedEx’s founder, who has served as both chairman and chief executive officer for more than 35 years. According to ISS, the company’s middling performance in recent years and generous stock rewards for senior executive necessitates the move.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Smith has received nearly 375,000 shares in the form of stock options valued at more than $14.6 million over the past two years while the company’s stock has not kept up with competitors. Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall said:</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The FedEx board continues to lavish Fred Smith with stock options worth millions despite the company’s long-term underperformance of its peers. Shareholders deserve an independent chairman of the board with a vision for the future.<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Fred Smith has a long and sordid history of fighting to limit worker rights through his FedEx machine. Not only does its </span><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/05/tell-nj-senate-crack-down-on-abusive.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ground operation engage in the misclassification of drivers</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, but it’s a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). </span><a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/07/ALEC-bills-to-crush-unions.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ALEC</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, the escort service for corporations and state lawmakers, get its legislator friends to push anti-worker legislation at statehouses across the country that keeps wages low, stymies health care provisions and even attacks public education.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">All this points to one thing -- it is time for a new direction at FedEx.</span>

FedEx Fred Smith Proxy advisors back Teamsters call for new FedEx head

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Next Smartphone will Powered By 64-bit Processor: Samsung

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Few days after realising apple’s 64-bit based processor iPhone <a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/09/iphone-5s-and-5c-unlocked-comes-with.html" target="_blank">5S</a>, Samsung made a statement that its next smartphone will powered by 64-bit processor.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUJLl_bQISg/UjHSomHGqKI/AAAAAAAAAVs/aeszKf4uy80/s1600/Note-3-590x330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="222" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUJLl_bQISg/UjHSomHGqKI/AAAAAAAAAVs/aeszKf4uy80/s1600/Note-3-590x330.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/09/new-features-samsung-galaxy-note-3.html" target="_blank">Galaxy Note 3</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Samsung’s co-CEO and mobile Chief JK Shin said that their upcoming smartphone will based on 64-bit processor. He said “Not in the shortest time. But yes, our next smartphones will have 64-bit processing functionality, Samsung understands that Apple intends to boost its mobile business in China, as well as in Japan, meaning that we should try harder in these countries”. He pointed towards the importance of Chinese and Japanese market. He was addressed at his regular weekly meeting of Samsung’s affiliates, report from The Korea Times. Another Samsung executive told that “Samsung recently got permission from China to put TD-LTE technology on its devices, so the company is planning to release devices with support of both TD-LTE and FDD-LTE in China ahead of previous schedules”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He was very likely pointing towards its next generation smartphone Galaxy S5, most probably its 64-bit processor will introduce in Galaxy S5. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/100638775997274345522" rel="author">Anil Swami</a></div></div>

Apple proceesor smart phone Next Smartphone will Powered By 64-bit Processor: Samsung

Few days after realising apple’s 64-bit based processor iPhone  5S , Samsung made a statement that its next smartphone will powered by 64-bi...

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The biggest threat to the Internet we've been telling you about

<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="236" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/p3KlrfjcjV4" width="420"></iframe><br /><br />The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the biggest threat to Internet freedom ever. Watch.

TPP The biggest threat to the Internet we've been telling you about

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the biggest threat to Internet freedom ever. Watch.

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Today's Irish Times

<span style="font-size: large;">The Gloss, Interiors magazine is in today's Irish Times.  ODKM Architectural Practice along with our house is profiled in an article.  </span><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Bones even gets a mention!</span><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWSf7EO7JP_dIEJd5Bq2zR7Kpp0Kp5x0ShmsVWtLYpU0OGC6_U5EI9P4fu7e62_IY3dSa7bx12K_sfN_njtTVnsQV1pciUUkxVOXZpU7-rmHC6EWtIrSQz5BFr478sQTIVBA1db-ZSrjf/s640/blogger-image-1409966959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWSf7EO7JP_dIEJd5Bq2zR7Kpp0Kp5x0ShmsVWtLYpU0OGC6_U5EI9P4fu7e62_IY3dSa7bx12K_sfN_njtTVnsQV1pciUUkxVOXZpU7-rmHC6EWtIrSQz5BFr478sQTIVBA1db-ZSrjf/s640/blogger-image-1409966959.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div></div>

Today's Irish Times

The Gloss, Interiors magazine is in today's Irish Times.  ODKM Architectural Practice along with our house is profiled in an article.   ...

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Today's Teamster News 09.12.13

<a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/teamsters-sunsweet-overwhelmingly-ratify-contract" rel="nofollow">Teamsters at Sunsweet Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract</a>  teamster.org   ...Teamsters who work at the world’s largest dried fruit processing plant are now at work, under a strong contract that resulted from their solidarity...<br /><a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/michigan-next-expressing-outrage-over-trade" rel="nofollow">Teamsters General President: Is Michigan Next In Expressing Outrage Over Trade?</a>   Teamster.org   ...Michigan in the last month has seen its fair share of low-wage workers walk off the job to protest pay and working conditions. But those demonstrations pale in comparison to what is going on a continent away in Colombia. And U.S. policymakers should take notice...<br /><a href="http://brick.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/township-council-talks-teamster-contracts" rel="nofollow">Township Council Talks Teamster Contract</a>  Brick Patch   ...The Township Council of Brick, New Jersey, has introduced an ordinance related to Teamsters Local 469 salaries, after months of negotiations...<br /><a href="http://www.teamster.org/audio/download/91775/RICK%20SMITH%20PORT.mp3" rel="nofollow">Rick Smith Show: NJ Governor Turns Back On Workers</a>  Rick Smith Show   ...Labor radio host Rick Smith interviews Fred Potter, International Vice President and Director of the Teamsters Port Division, about New Jersey Governor Christie’s veto of pro-worker legislation...<br /><a href="http://www.teamster.org/sites/teamster.org/files/9112013trainingCSAcompliance.pdf" rel="nofollow">Commercial Drivers: Pipeline CSA Training To Be Held In Atlanta, Sept. 29</a>  teamster.org   ...The Teamsters National Pipeline Training Fund in collaboration with Teamsters Local 528 and 728 will sponsor a Compliance, Safety and Accountability training program on September 29 for all commercial drivers...<br /><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20130911/NEWS01/309110036/detroit-trash-pickup-contracts-emergency-manager-kevyn-orr-union" rel="nofollow">Detroit trash-hauling gets 10 bidders; city to review proposals</a>  Detroit Free Press   ...Detroit city officials will begin reviewing proposals this week to privatize trash collection, an initiative emergency manager Kevyn Orr says will save about $15 million annually and improve services to residents...<br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gleason-to-lead-legal-team-at-teamsters-local-1224-223181501.html" rel="nofollow">Gleason to Lead Legal Team at Teamsters Local 1224</a>  Teamsters Local 1224    …The Airline Professionals Association (APA), Teamsters Local 1224 announced the addition of a new member to lead its legal team at Teamsters Local 1224. Edward Gleason joins Teamsters Local 1224 as Chief Counsel...<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/10/pay-gap-between-1-percent_n_3900373.html" rel="nofollow">Pay Gap Between 1 Percent And Everybody Else Reaches Widest Point Since 1920s</a>  Associated Press   ...The gulf between the richest 1 percent and the rest of America is the widest it's been since the Roaring '20s...<br /><a href="http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/beat-the-press/government-policy-gave-us-inequality-not-the-market?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+beat_the_press+%28Beat+the+Press%29" rel="nofollow">Government Policy Gave Us Inequality, not the Market</a>  Center for Economic and Policy Research   ... we have a totally corrupt system of corporate governance in which CEOs select and pay off directors to look the other way as they pilfer the company by taking outlandish pay packages. Governments write the rules of corporate governance, not markets...<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/11/how-the-1percent-won-the-recovery-in-one-table/" rel="nofollow">How the 1 percent won the recovery, in one table</a>  Washington Post   ...While only 49 percent of the decline in incomes during the recession was born by the top 1 percent (whose income share fell to 18.1 percent due to the recession), 95 percent of income gains since the recovery started have gone to them...<br /><a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/behind-the-curtain-exclusive-the-koch-brothers-secret-bank-96669.html">Exclusive: The Koch brothers' secret bank</a>  Politico   ...It raised $256 million in the year after its creation in November 2011, the document shows. And it made grants of $236 million — meaning a totally unknown group was the largest sugar daddy for conservative groups in the last election, second in total spending only to Karl Rove’s American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, which together spent about $300 million...<br /><a href="http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/09/11/5198101/polish-unionists-march-to-demand.html" rel="nofollow">Polish unionists march to demand labor security</a>  Associated Press   ...Thousands of Polish labor union members marched through Warsaw in the rain Wednesday, sounding sirens, throwing smoke grenades and blowing whistles in a protest against government labor policy and pension system reform and to demand higher pay...<br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/10/cigarette-free-trade_n_3899825.html" rel="nofollow">How Cigarette Companies Use Free Trade Deals To Sell To Women And Kids</a>  Quartz   ...Global trade negotiations in Washington this week will determine how cigarette companies will be able to market their products in developing nations—and potentially, overturn smoking restrictions around the world...<br /><a href="http://www.salon.com/2013/09/10/walmarts_sales_dropped_what_does_that_say_about_the_economy_newscred/singleton/" rel="nofollow">Walmart’s sales are down: What does that say about the economy?</a>  Salon   ...For the first time in quite a long time, things may not be looking too great for our favorite mega retailer, <a href="http://www.walmart.com/" rel="nofollow">Walmart</a>. <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/business/wal-mart-drop-sales-reveals-tale-two-consumers-6C10930050" rel="nofollow">NBC News reports</a> that Walmart has experienced a decrease in sales as well as a “cautious outlook for the rest of the year.” Wal-Mart blamed this drop on essentially everything under the sun except people not wanting to shop at their stores...<br /><a href="http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/09/10/2595491/sallie-mae-50th-corporation-dump-alec/" rel="nofollow">Sallie Mae Becomes 50th Corporation To Dump ALEC</a>  Think Progress   ...After months of protests by <a href="http://www.prwatch.org/news/2013/09/12237/after-student-protests-sallie-mae-becomes-50th-corporation-dump-alec" rel="nofollow">student groups</a>, SLM Corporation (the student loan company commonly known as Sallie Mae) acknowledged Saturday that it has dropped its membership in the conservative, corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)...<br /><a href="http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2013/09/10/patrick-backtracks-tech-tax/gbeg7ObaaQKxxJ5Tya0nKP/story.html" rel="nofollow">Deval Patrick backtracks on tech tax</a>  Boston Globe   ...Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick abruptly changed course Tuesday and said he no longer supports a controversial new tax on computer software services that has triggered a fierce backlash from the state’s technology community and spawned numerous attempts to repeal it...<br /><a href="http://networkedblogs.com/OXING" rel="nofollow">Biz Journal Ranks Govs by Job Growth in Office: Walker 40th / Would Have 51K More Jobs if WI Kept Pace with US Average</a>  Uppity Wisconsin   ...every Democratic governor in the country ranks ahead of Walker in job growth...<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4328899339135469869#editor/target=post;postID=135741519885742533;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=2;src=link" rel="nofollow">WI Senate Fast-Tracks Bill to Close Forest to Benefit Out-of-State  Mining Firm</a>  Center for Media and Democracy   ...A controversial out-of-state mining company is closer to gaining control over a 3,600-acre swath of publicly available forest near where it is planning a massive open-pit iron ore mine in Northern Wisconsin...

Today's Teamster News 09.12.13

Teamsters at Sunsweet Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract   teamster.org   ...Teamsters who work at the world’s largest dried fruit processing pl...

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What every teacher ought to do... before it is too late

<p> They've already decided. The decision is made. If someone is in danger, they'll be there. They'll put out the fire. Whether it is the kind of fire that crackles in flame or in the heated sparks of human emotion, it is their job. 9/11 or not, they're always where things run hot.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrxlpSNMdHX_Z4Utl5GVxG4RzXct3Jxx0wBRLvp0QkolEoLkdrVutDGYBxd4ILdPEAOtQdMZaRNa1J5cuG1VWzgpIaS2iZ1JGKpB7CDGagX4QpV2GJ_8jqtHO7r8jggKr8Dn7Uk49zJRQ/s1024/Photo%252520Sep%25252011%25252C%2525202013%25252C%25252011%25253A11%252520AM.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A photo of a lone firefighter doing his job amidst the flame and heat" class="alignleft" height="667" id="blogsy-1378982774502.0425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrxlpSNMdHX_Z4Utl5GVxG4RzXct3Jxx0wBRLvp0QkolEoLkdrVutDGYBxd4ILdPEAOtQdMZaRNa1J5cuG1VWzgpIaS2iZ1JGKpB7CDGagX4QpV2GJ_8jqtHO7r8jggKr8Dn7Uk49zJRQ/s500/Photo%252520Sep%25252011%25252C%2525202013%25252C%25252011%25253A11%252520AM.jpg" width="500"></a></p> <p>Once a week in the fall when my son steps out on the football field, I worry if he'll be OK as he plays the game.</p> <h1>An Every Day Worry</h1> <p>Every day of every year of every season, the loved ones of firefighters and first responders wonder if they'll come home that night. </p> <h2>Does anyone understand?</h2> <p>Do any of us really understand what it would be like to live life like that? Do we have a clue?</p> <p>Even more, do we even say thank you?</p> <p>Not the generic 'thank you for all you do" but the more powerful:</p> <ul> <li>Thank you for your service.</li> <li>Thank you for keeping us safe.</li> <li>Thank you for responding even when it is scary or hard or upsetting.</li></ul> <p>There are public servants everywhere but few are paid as little and expected to do so much.</p> <h3>The Surprising truth about the offices of first responders</h3> <p>Yesterday as my students delivered and set up an appreciation for local law enforcement, they were met with gratitude. In two separate places they were told:</p> <blockquote><div>"People don't really want to come down here for good things, it is always the tough things we deal with."</div></blockquote> <h1>What every teacher ought to do at least once this year...</h1> <p>Many of you have been sharing on Twitter how you've had students create cards and do things to say "thank you." Wherever you live, whoever you are, if you teach - <strong>make sure you've scheduled one day and one activity this year to thank these heroes of our community.</strong> </p> <p>Too often we feel gratitude when their ears are cold and crisp uniforms are donned to lie in rest.</p> <p>I have one fine police officer in mind who gave his life in pursuit of a thief and was fatally shot.</p> <p>Did anyone ever come by before he died and say thank you? Did he feel the gratitude of a grateful community? </p> <p>Even more, did I say "thank you for your service?" I saw him the week before it happened and I know I didn't. I'm guilty. I didn't tell him thank you, even when he came in his dress blues to pick up his son from school. I knew he had a hard job working a tough part of town and I didn't say thank you. </p> <p>I can't go back -- but in his honor, I can say - never again. I will be grateful and lead students to be also. In his honor, I can ask all of you to do the same. </p> <p><strong>We best honor our fallen heroes by thanking their living brothers and sisters who carry on in the hard work at hand. You can do nothing about 9/11 and the heroes but use your sadness to inspire gratitude for the living.</strong></p> <h1>Gratitude can be taught and encouraged</h1> <p>In such a high burnout, low paying, highly emotional profession (sounds like teaching doesn't it?) - we should show our gratitude and inspire it in our students.</p> <p>In the US, September 21 is "National Thank a Police Officer Day" - while you shouldn't need an excuse - if 9/11 isn't enough then let that be your excuse. </p> <p>Whatever your country, you have people keeping you safe. Thank them. They deserve it.</p> <p><strong>Thank You Hymn</strong></p> <p>There are heroes among us serving every day in a quiet way.</p> <p>But if trouble is there, they are too, any time we ask - there's the blue</p> <p>If the worst happens and there's a fire - the thin red line will attack the pire</p> <p>Let's not wait to give their due, let's say thanks from me and you. </p> <h3>Make a date to appreciate</h3> <p>Will you get out your planner right now and plan something?</p> <p>And remember - gratitude is something we all impart. Whether it is being thankful for those in the community who serve or the lunchroom staff or janitors, or front office or teachers or parents or grandparents - being grateful for what is done for us daily is something we should impart to this generation. (We should be grateful for these precious children, they are a gift to our lives and our future.)</p> <p>Maybe some feel this generation are ungrateful because we're not teaching and fostering an environment of gratitude. </p> <p>Thank you to all the heroes among us, but as I continue to ponder in the afterglow of 9/11, I'm thankful because I know that there are many men and women here in Mitchell County and beyond who step in and do a hard job any time duty calls. </p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> Remember your noble calling, teacher. Whether or not this generation will be grateful is largely up to us.</div> <p> </p> <p><em>This post is written in honor of <a href="http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?id=559182#.UjGaQcu9KSM" target="_self" title="">Lieutenant Cliff Rouse</a>, a local hero who raised a fine young man to carry his name and died too soon. May this world show your profession the gratitude it deserves.</em></p> <p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Written by Vicki Davis, author - Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds - Posted with Blogsy from my iPad" height="20" src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" />Written by Vicki Davis, author - Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds - Posted with Blogsy from my iPad</a></div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After a long time Canadian mobile manufacturing company launched its handset in Indian market. The device comes with the tag of BlackBerry 9720. The company officially unveiled the smartphone last month. Device comes with the BB 7.1 OS. Company have made the promise to launch the smartphone at selected market.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kvAkY-3ZHEM/UjGT4co-DHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/wdXKod25wLU/s1600/blackberry_9720-1-big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="blackberry 9720" border="0" height="226" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kvAkY-3ZHEM/UjGT4co-DHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/wdXKod25wLU/s1600/blackberry_9720-1-big.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ndtvgadgets</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Technical features:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thickness: 12mm.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Weight: 120 grams.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Display: 2.8 inch TFT touchscreen with QWERTY keyboard.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Resolution: 360-by-480 pixel with density of 214ppi.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Processor: 806MHz Tavor MG1 processor.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">OS: BB 7.1</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">RAM: 512MB</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Camera: 5 megapixel rear camera with 4X digital zoom and LED flash. Front facing camera is not available.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Battery: 1450mAh with 432 hours of standby time and 7 ours of talk time.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Storage: 512MB inbuilt and you can extant it up to 32 GB with the help of micro SD card.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Colour variant: Black, Blue, Pink, Purple and white.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Availability: From September 14.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Price:  Rs.15, 990.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Other specification: FM radio, voice shortcut keys.</span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is an affordable mobile set by BlackBerry available in the market like India. Mr.Sunil Lalvani Managing Director of BlackBerry for India made a statement at the launching event “The new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone builds on the incredible success of the BlackBerry 7 OS. This new smartphone is absolutely stunning and provides an ideal choice for urban youth and customers who are looking to upgrade from a feature phone or existing BlackBerry Curve smartphone to an affordable, easy-to-use smartphone with rich messaging and social networking connectivity."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/100638775997274345522" rel="author"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anil Swami</span></a></div></div>

OS QWERTY keyboard TFT Low Coast Smartphone from BlackBerry: BlackBerry 9720

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Angel, 1,000.000 BC

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