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CUMBERLAND — All four members of the District 1 legislative delegation have signed a letter to Gov. Martin O'Malley and other state officials requesting that 10 veteran teachers in the juvenile justice system be rehired after they were abruptly dismissed in June.
Delegates Kevin Kelly, Wendell Beitzel and LeRoy Myers Jr. along with Sen. George Edwards have given their support to have a review of the dismissal of the teachers and to the deterioration of the behavior by residents at the youth centers due to program changes.
Western Maryland has four youth centers: Meadow Mountain, Backbone Mountain, Savage Mountain and Green Ridge. All of the centers are in Garrett County except Green Ridge, which is in Allegany County.
"I have watched the youth centers and they have gone down the tubes," said Dave Simanski, one of the dismissed teachers who had eight years of service with the state.
Another employee removed by the Maryland Department of Education Services included principal Mike Lewis of Frostburg, who had spent 17 years working with troubled youths for the state.
"We were told in March that we were going to have to apply for the jobs that we were already doing," said Lewis.
The teachers reapplied to continue to work for the state but were all told by early June they would not be retained.
"I was stunned. I've always had outstanding reviews," said Vicki Kaylor, a guidance counselor with nine years of service.
According to Lewis, understaffing and excessive overtime had led to hostile and violent youth behavior, creating a dispirited staff and low morale at the camps.
The day-to-day operation had been made worse by the implementation of new methods of handling discipline at the centers.
"We were asked to use the Challenge Program. It's reward-based. It's been a disaster," said Lewis.
Lewis said they had winning programs and the kids had done well under a program called Positive Peer Culture.
"The kids had to answer to each other. They worked out among themselves," said Lewis.
Lewis said that the aquaculture and environmental science program was awarded best in business by the corrections-based magazine called Correction Forum.
"I think it (the Challenge Program) is degrading to the youth. It puts the power in the kids' hands," said Kaylor.
In addition to O'Malley, the delegation letter was sent to Sam Abed, secretary of juvenile services, and Lillian Lowery, state superintendent of schools.
The letter stated that the teachers, who were once part of an "exemplary" and "renowned" juvenile rehabilitation program, were dismissed in a manor that was "farcical and ludicrous."
Lewis said the reward-based programs that they had been forced to implement have led to dangerous consequences at the centers.
A riot occurred at Meadow Mountain on April 28 that resulted in four staff members being hospitalized, according to Lewis.
Lewis said in a similar incident April 30 at Backbone Mountain a staff member was struck with a shovel.
He also feels a critical part of the rehabilitation process for troubled youth is to make sure they continue their high school educational credits.
A Typical sentence for troubled youth is six o nin months. During this time period, Lewis feels they need to complete credits at the same level they had left off when they were removed from school and sent to the youth centers. "Currently they are receiving course work that is below their educational level or irrelevant to what is required of them to stay in step with their particular school's programs," said lewis.
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Oregon doctor tends to wounded at marathon
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PORTLAND — An Oregon physician didn't have any time to rest after completing the Boston Marathon.
Paul Pearson of Florence had just finished the race and was walking back to a hotel with his wife, Rachel, when they heard the first of two bomb explosions.
Rachel Pearson told KCST radio her husband put on his sweats and began to treat the wounded. She said everyone jumped in to help on what she described as "a day like no other."
Pearson said she saw a woman charge out of a restaurant with a linen table cloth to help a young man who had blood flowing from his leg. She praised marathon organizers, saying it was obvious they had trained for this type of emergency.
Meanwhile, Doug Hull, a 46-year-old librarian at a Portland law firm, told The Oregonian he heard the initial explosion about a minute after getting a text message from his wife that said she had finished the race and was a few blocks away with family.
"All of a sudden it got quiet, dead quiet," Hull said. "Then you started hearing the sirens. Then we saw cops running."
Rumors flew and he worried about his wife.
"We were freaked out," he said.
But he was able to meet up with her, and they walked the two miles to their hotel.
Hull said he doesn't want his wife to run any more marathons. "This is going to be her last one," he said. "I'm telling you that right now."
Though the marathon results were overshadowed by the tragedy, Oregon runners excelled. Portland-based Shalene Flanagan was the top American finisher in the women's race and placed fourth overall. Another Oregonian, Kara Goucher, finished sixth.
Craig Leon, of Eugene, finished 10th in the men's race — the third-fastest American.
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Recently I received a phone call from an unknown number, which I usually don't answer, but thought I would- just this time… It was a ladies' voice. She started with general chitchat, about the weather (because it was a beautiful day) and she thought I might be busy in my garden. I said "No, I'm not too busy!" She started asking me if I wanted her to "call me back later, like at some other time- because maybe I didn't have time to talk with her." Again, I said "No, it's fine!" She sounded like she was having second thoughts about calling me.
I mostly listened to this nervous rambling, trying to figure out if this was a prank call –or serious- until she told me who gave her my number.. and just FYI, I really thought I might smack the person who gave out my number to a stranger, but the lady on the other end sounded afraid. So to make her feel more comfortable, I said "Is everything ok? You sound nervous, can I help you with anything?" …Then came a moment of silence.. She hesitantly said she was calling me because (in her own words) "You're a plant person"…
I thought Whew! Ok great- its about plants! (One of my favorite top three subjects). She began to ask if I had I ever heard about a product being sold in our convenient stores and and head shops, or "new age"or "modern" tobacco shops- known as Fake Weed.. (insert the sound of a scratched record)… And then there was awkward silence on her end - and on mine. I mustered a nervous laugh, and said "Ummmmm" ?? (I was nervous because I suddenly felt like I was catapulted into the twilight zone.) More silence on her end, so I asked "Are you still there?" She peeped out a quiet "yes." I immediately knew she was serious - and I realized that NO, I was not in the twilight zone…
Now back to those awkward silent moments on the phone. I joke about it now, but at the time, I didn't know if I should be offended at her description of me being a "plant person" while inquiring about this fake weed, or should I be flattered - that somebody would have the confidence or the need to trust my opinion on said fake weed… especially since we don't even know each other. Hmmm.
Anyways, I began to tell her that I have heard of it and that I do know that it goes by many different names - and claims to be anything from an incense to a bath salt. I explained that these psychoactive herbal and chemical products are known as a "synthetic cannabis," and when consumed are supposed to mimic the effects of cannabis, or marijuana.
I've seen the products in the convenience stores. Have you? You know the ones - in the glass cabinets - right beside the fancy water bongs, pipes, plant grinders, and such. The smokable products claim to be an Aromatic Potpourri Herbal Incense and go by different names like: MaryJane Permagrin (really?) Burny, VooDoo, Spizz, Zombie Killa, K2 and I even saw one called Poison. (Well, at least they got one thing right in that name!!!). The products claim to be legal, natural and some even say JWH free. (Look up JWH-018 or JWH-073 or HU-210.)
They usually contain certain herbs like:
Alviae Folium: (if you go to the USDA Plants Database, you will not even find this! To google it brings up Salviae which when used orally as an essential oil, can cause convulsions, but when smoked can cause hallucinations - and just fyi, Salvia divinorum is sold in a baggy as a dried herb that looks just like a bag of marijuana - and comes complete with the said hallucinations, whether mild or intense). nice
Next, Turneria diffusa (commonly known as Damiana, has a long history of being an aphrodisiac but also used to relieve excess mental activity, seriously?).
Another one, Verbascum Thapsus (commonly known as Aaron's Rod or Great Mullein. Native Americans smoked it with tobacco to relieve coughing spasms, used like an expectorant. Studies have shown that Mullein also contains derivatives of coumarin!)
And last but not least we bring you Artemisia vulgaris (has a number of recorded historic uses in food and herbal medicine but must be used with caution because it contains coumarin derivatives. Also contains a small percentage of an oil called thujone - which is toxic in both large amounts and/or prolonged intake. It's also known to induce uterine contraction during pregnancy, but also increases heart rate in the user. And when burned creates a heat of its own which could explain the "burning up" sensation people get.)
Feel free to google any of the herbs. Most have been used medicinally for hundreds of years, but usually in a controlled environment, by herbalists who know what they are doing.
I also want to mention a similar product called Spice (synthetic cannabinoid). It can contain any number of herbs like Canavalia maritime, Nymphaea caerulea, Scutellaria nana, Pedicularis densiflora, Leonotis leonuris, Zornia latifolia, Nelumbo nucifera andLeonuris sibiricus. (Just FYI people- when these products were tested, they did not even contain the herbs it claims- but mostly contained tocopherol, another synthetic cannabis chemical).
The products even come with a warning on the package that says "Not for Human Consumption." You can even purchase different weights, like 2 ounces (that can cost $35.00 before tax) or 4 oz -and you can buy this stuff in different strength "mixtures" as well. Now, because I am a studious and sincere "plant person," I explained to the lady on the phone, that it's NOT a good idea to use this and that I would strongly recommend that she steer clear. Mainly because I am familiar with the herbs that are listed and I do know that they can be dangerous in certain doses, the molecular properties of the plant can change when burned - and most importantly, they add chemicals known as "research drugs" to the plant mixture to be able to call it "incense." Wow! Key words: Research Drugs. These Research drugs, are used in research to see "if our bodies will metabolize them into a carcinogen." Yikes!...
Some people might want to argue that there is nothing dangerous about these products, but lets think about Poison Ivy. Not everybody is allergic to it in plant sap form. But when it is burned, the molecular structure is changed, and the smoke is highly poisonous - to everybody - whether you are allergic or not. On top of that, these products contains chemicals, like the research drug JWH. Some even claim that they do Not contain JWH.
People, this is definitely a sensitive subject and I'm positive that people don't want to talk about it in certain circles… and just so you know, my certain "circle of life" is actually square. Yes, I grew up in the 80's and there were plenty of things back then to distract us from the "right road" but now, our young folks have so much more to be distracted with! There are too many designer drugs like this out there, that are not what they claim to be! On top of everything, it can all be purchased in a local convenient store, a gas station and easily found on the Internet.
Very little is known about the long-term effects as of right now, and my gut feeling tells me that until people use this for a while, we won't know the worst side of all this. I feel really bad for the guinea pig folks and the uninformed folks. Which will be our younger crowd - and some older people.
I was amazed at the chat articles I did find on line about this new fancy "all natural herbal incense." Seems that the general consensus is mostly written by the folks who love it. These people get mad at articles like this one. But it bothers me that they can be so easily mislead by these Fake Weed suppliers. They are mostly mad because it seems that when they finally find a substitute for marijuana, like this all natural herbal mixture, the "dang police want to go and ban it & make it illegal." (See, they can't smoke real Marijuana because maybe they are subject to monthly drug tests - and now they're finding out that they cant smoke the new stuff either??!!).
Now I am NOT an expert on this subject, but as your local "plant person" (as the lady called me), I would suggest you NOT trust everything you read on these products. They don't tell you the percentage of the Herbs that are used. Nor do they tell you which "research drug" (or how much) was mixed in with the herbs. You won't know what lab they were mixed in either, if any. Being a plant person, I do know that many people have died from using, smoking or ingesting plants and herbs and chemicals - all for the sake of medicine. (That's Not a job that I will ever sign up for because I completely trust those dead "plant people").
Recently, reports are on the rise- of people being rushed to the hospital due to using these products. Maybe you Or maybe you recently heard about the 911 call made for Demi Moore - because she had smoked something "incense like" which produced convulsions.
These products have been around since the early 2000's and thankfully, in 2008, certain states have put an emergency ban on these products and or made them illegal to sell - because the Poison Control Centers are being bombarded with calls from people who had smoked it. The effects being reported were euphoria, hyperventilating, extreme paranoia, feeling of "burning up," time distortion, nausea, vomiting, excrutiating headache, extreme depression after smoking it, and finally moderate to severe hallucinations - to the point that some thought they might die. Some people are now reporting that they are having panic attacks and anxiety disorders (even after months have passed since they stopped smoking the incense.)
In my humble Plant Person opinion, I see this as an up-and-coming new blight to our society - as if we need another one! I just can't understand why people want to pick up new bad habits, as if we all don't have a few already.. We don't eat right, we don't exercise enough -and now this?
If you are one of the people who wants to experiment with this and have plenty of money to do it - because it won't show up in a drug test, well, all I can say is that I am trying to arm you with knowledge. I hope you will open your mind and take into consideration that I am coming from a really good place with this article. I am trying to expose the danger. Maybe the parents out there will look for behavioral changes in their teens and pre-teens. Yeah I said it.. pre-teens.. Nobody wants to face the fact that their kid is susceptible.
I know Im going "out on a limb here," to bring up such a topic, but I feel that I need to… especially as your "plant person."
So the next time you walk into a convenience store that sells these products, maybe you can actually take a good hard look at these products - without being embarrassed. Ask, or demand, (whichever you prefer) that the store owners STOP selling this. Maybe you can tell them you won't support their business as long as they continue to sell these products to our young people.. Maybe together, we can stop the "enablers." You might actually save somebody's life, no matter what their age might be.


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If you plan to use southbound lanes of the Connecticut Turnpike I-95 on Thursday, you may want to rethink your plans. And check your travel agendas for next week as well.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation says inspection work will be performed on the bridge joints on I-95 southbound in Stamford and Greenwich and will require daytime lane closures on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Inspection work associated with the asphaltic plug joints in the towns of Stamford and Greenwich will require the daytime closures of the left and center lanes on I-95 southbound between Exits 6 and Exit 2. This work is scheduled to be performed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Another set of bridge inspections will be done next week. There will be a nighttime bridge maintenance project performed on I-95 southbound in Greenwich, on Feb. 25 and Feb. 27. Hours will be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Motorists can expect lane closures on I-95 Southbound between Exit 2 (Doran Avenue) and the New York State Line in Greenwich. raffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Tuesday & Thursday evening).
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Hunter told the Press-Republican he was inside his mobile home at 2 Old Orchard St. in Morrisonville when a powerful gust tore the tin roof off of his establishment.
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What do top apps have in common?
It's a question that's probably crossed your mind as you design and publish your own apps. Well, we were curious, too. Recently the Marketplace team spent time crunching download stats and doing side-by-side comparisons of the top 50 apps in each Marketplace category looking for clues.
The result? While there's certainly no magic formula for instant success, the analysis showed that best-selling apps do have things in common—lessons you can apply to your own apps to help boost downloads and revenue.
Here are the first five tips gleaned from these top performers. For the rest, read part two of the series. Also, make sure to check out Todd Brix's recent TechEd Europe talk for a discussion of all 10 tips.
1. Turn on trial mode
The Windows Phone trial API lets customers try your paid app or game before they spend money on it. In one of our studies, we found that paid apps offering a free trial option were downloaded, on average, 70 times more than paid apps lacking it. Ten percent of trial downloaders, meanwhile, eventually paid up, usually within the first 24 hours. Bottom line: When customers were able to satisfy their curiosity, it results in seven times more sales.
If you offer trial mode, make sure to let people know in your Marketplace description. It's also a good idea to tell them what limitations, if any, there are. Check out Microsoft developer evangelist Paul Laberge's recent post on trial mode for more great tips.
Finally, here's another argument for offering trial mode: It boosts the chance that press and bloggers will promote it. The easier you make it for reviewers to give your app or game a spin, the more likely you might get some free publicity.
2. Hook up Live Tiles
Top 50 apps are nearly four times more likely to use dynamic Live Tiles on the Start screen, a finding that correlates with some of our other observations: Apps with Live Tiles are more likely to be downloaded, pinned to Start, launched, and given higher ratings and reviews.
As you can see from the collage below, Windows Phone developers have taken advantage of Live Tile APIs in many creative ways. One way to implement them, by the way, is with a background agent. Check out Peter Torr's in-depth talk at last year's BUILD conference for more tips.
Finally, if your monetization strategy hinges on ads, Live Tiles can give users a compelling reason to tap open your app, increasing engagement and, ultimately, ad impressions.
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If your app relies on ads, consider making them location-aware, which makes the ads more relevant to users and more valuable to advertisers and therefore to you. Advertisers typically pay more to target specific geographies and demographic groups. In advertising lingo, this means they have a higher effective cost per thousand impressions (eCPMs). MSDN magazine published a good article last July that shows how to implement location-based ads. It's also a good all-around introduction to ads for Windows Phone.
If you're new to the world of ad-based apps, I also highly recommend watching this recent episode of Inside Windows Phone featuring Ali Heron of the Microsoft Advertising team, who talks about setting up a Microsoft pubCenter account and using the Windows Phone AdControl.
5. Embrace Windows Phone design
Windows Phone's modern design is what sets the platform—and its apps—apart. It's why people buy Windows Phones in the first place. Knowing that customers prefer Live Tiles, Hubs, and other hallmark design elements is one good reason to incorporate them in your apps.
Here's another: It boosts the chances of your apps being featured. We're always on the lookout for great Windows Phone apps for Marketplace's promotional spots. One high-visibility slot is the panorama on Marketplace's front page. Apps that land there can see downloads jump by 2000 percent or more.
The best place to start learning about Windows Phone design is the User Experience Design Guidelines. Also, check out Corrina Black's talk at Tech Ed Europe last month. She covers the nuts and bolts of the Windows Phone user interface and how to take advantage of it for your apps.
What other subjects on the business of making and selling apps would you like to see us cover in the future? Suggest them in comments and we'll add them to the list.
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All fine and well making ads location aware, except when there are no ads in the country displaying the ads. Microsoft pubcenter often returns no ads for countries outside of the US. Plus I have to echo Ilija's comments. Microsoft is being slaughtered server side. Google's services return better quality results more reliably. I really don't know how MS can turn this around, to get the content they need the users and to get the users they need the content. I think the only chance MS has is to embrace, extend and extinguish google's services.... Tightly integrate googles services into Windows Phone OS, and do it better than Android. Then WP might start getting real traction.
@Necroman, futileboy: Great perspectives. Thanks for weighing in. A good reminder, I think, that each app and market is unique. These tips are just meant as a starting point.
I'd like to second the comment about trials not actually being a good thing. From what I've found it depends on the price of the product and how the trial mode is designed. If your product is more the $4 I would consider having a trail mode. If it's not then I wouldn't. The lower price points are basically a low enough boundary for entry in to an app.
In one of my apps, the basic concept of the app is very simple and the UI is straight forward as well. I get a ton of trial downloads and about a 4% conversion rate. The users who do buy are pretty happy and the app has a 4 star rating. I've also noticed that in many countries such as India for example I get a large number of trials and no conversions to purchase at all.
I'm not sold on trial mode at all.
The real money making will start with WP8 and in-app-purchase. This concepts here are really good, but what the guys here always forget is, that the people in Europe or in countries outside the USA are not willed to put down their pants in front of anybody. The next thing to consider is, that the MS branches outside the US have not that much possibilities to offer free seminars and stuff like it is in the US. And think of the really bad status of Bing in Europe. It is practically not usable, because there is nearly not data available. In the States many things work much better than here in Europe. We are treated like orphans here.
Actually, I've discovered with one of my apps, that it is generating more income as paid-only app than with Trial. I guess if Trial is now good enough, people won't buy the full version, but if only the full version version is available, still some people will buy it :)
"Make ads location-aware " > First reason why people won't install your apps. They don't want to be tracked for an application that doesn't need to use the GPS (ex: a game), plus it's killing the phone autonomy.


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The Chicago Bears have placed Bush on season-ending injured reserve because of a rib injury and signed Kahlil Bell to take his place.||||||| Losing Bush is another blow for the struggling Bears. They've dropped five of six after a 7-1 start and are coming off a loss to Green Bay that clinched the NFC North for the Packers. Signed to a four-year deal to give the Bears depth in the backfield with Matt Forte, Bush appeared in 13 games and ran for 411 yards and five touchdowns. Bell was waived by Chicago in October.
While starting in place of the injured Matt Forte, Bush had 55 yards on 18 carries and scored the game's only offensive touchdown in the Bears' 23-6 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.||||||| It's unknown if Bush will get another start. The Bears were hoping Forte would practice this week. "Eventually we'll get (Forte) back out there," coach Lovie Smith said. "Exactly when, I don't know that right now. I just know every day I see him doing a little bit more so I'm hopeful."
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a four-year contract with Bush.||||||| Bush will join Matt Forte, who got a franchise tag from the Bears, in Chicago's backfield. Bush played four seasons for the Oakland Raiders, gaining 2,642 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and scoring 21 touchdowns. The powerful 245-pound back had his most productive season in 2011, setting career highs in rushes (256), yards (977), touchdowns (7), receptions (37) and yards receiving (418).
Bush ran 23 times for 70 yards and caught two passes for 24 in Saturday's 16-13 OT win at Kansas City.||||||| With Darren McFadden showing no signs of returning, Bush will likely start a do-or-die Week 17 matchup with state rival San Diego.
Bush carried the ball 30 times for 109 yards and a TD during Sunday's 27-21 at Minnesota.||||||| Bush has been tremendous in filling for the injured Darren McFadden, compiling 461 rushing yards and two scores over the last four games. He, however, could return to his backup role if McFadden is healthy enough to go in Week 12.


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NORMAN — It was almost 70 years in the making but Col. (Ret) Woodrow Wiltse got a thank-you present Thursday afternoon.
The Republic of France bestowed its Legion of Honor award to the 95-year-old Norman resident who, as a young artillery officer, participated in some of Europe's most fierce fighting during World War II.
The award was presented Thursday inside a packed dining room at Legend's Restaurant by Grant Moak, honorary consul of the Republic of France. Wiltse's family and friends gave him a standing ovation.
"When I was a young lieutenant I sure didn't think all of this was going to come to pass," Wiltse joked after Moak pinned the medal to the colonel's lapel.
Moak, who will present three of the awards this year, said the Legion of Honor is the highest commendation presented by the French government.
The award was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802.
Moak said Wiltse fought a war, not of conquest, but of liberation.
"I'm very pleased to say France is making an effort to honor those brave Americans that put their lives on the line in World War II," Moak said. "All of us in my generation owe you a debt of gratitude that we can never repay. You truly changed the world."
Wiltse also received commendations from state Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman, and Rep. Scott Martin, R-Norman. Wiltse also will be honored by legislators next week. A commendation from Gov. Mary Fallin was presented by Barbara Thompson, Doak's predecessor in the consul post.
Wiltse, a Michigan native, graduated from Michigan State University in 1942 and completed Officer Candidate School in 1943. He was commissioned in the Field Artillery and deployed to England. He served in the 310th Artillery Battalion which was a Direct Support Battalion of the 313th Infantry Regiment. He participated in the largest invasion in modern history, Operation Overlord, entering on Utah Beach in June of 1944, climbing the Cotentin peninsula and capturing Cherbourg.
His battalion fought along side the Second Armored French Division across the Vosges mountains and ultimately liberated Strasbourg. The provisional government of the French Republic awarded the 310th the Croix de Guerre avec Palme, for "magnificent endurance and exceptional courage." Wiltse was wounded in France and received the Purple Heart.
While in France and Germany, Wiltse participated in all five major campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Ardennes-Alsace. After the war he remained in Europe supervising the administration of various prisoner of war facilities.
He returned to the United States, served in the Michigan National Guard, was deployed to Germany in 1952. He accepted a Regular Army commission in 1953 and remained on active duty with various assignments in the U.S. and overseas until retirement in 1973.
Wiltse came to OU as a professor of military science in 1965 and retired in 1973. Later, he served as the university's parking director.
He is a member of the Field Artillery Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Army ROTC Wall of Fame.
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The late March exhibit at ArtSpace Herndon is Mind, Heart, Vision featuring selected paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, and computer graphics by Herndon High School senior art students. The students have been involved in planning the exhibit and are learning about the business side of art as they have completed artist agreements and other paperwork related to the exhibit. The students chose the design by Steven Orozco, a junior in Computer Graphics 3, for the postcard.
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Genres: Alternative Rock, Alternative Metal, Emo, Funk Rock, Rock
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The Rasmus are a Finnish rock band that formed in 1994 in Helsinki while the band members were still in upper comprehensive school. The original band members were Lauri Ylönen (lead singer/songwriter), Eero Heinonen (bass), Pauli Rantasalmi (guitar) and Janne Heiskanen (drums). Heiskanen quit the band in 1998 and was soon replaced by Aki Hakala. Before releasing their fourth studio album ''Into'' (2001), they were simply known as ''Rasmus'', but changed their name to ''The Rasmus'' in order to avoid being confused with a Swedish DJ of the same name. They gained international fame with their 2003 album ''Dead Letters'' which went gold and platinum in several countries, accompanied with the s... Continue Bio >>
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SYNOPSIS: On the trail of her missing sister, Charlotte enlists the help of Wayne, an ex-Marine and alcoholic, to infiltrate the Church of One Accord – a community of snake-handlers who risk their lives seeking salvation in the Holy Ghost. REVIEW: Christianity has taken a beating from the horror genre in recent years. One could surmise this is a reflection of modern society's ever-widening chasm separating believers from heathens. Those of faith feel that their … Continue reading
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A supernatural love story set in the South which tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan, a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena, a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. The film is based on the first novel in the best-selling series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.No show times found for selected day.
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Program Name: Combination Welding
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Department of Labor Standard Occupational Code (SOC): 51-4121
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O*Net Online 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
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- Featuring the distinctive fragrances of jasmine, orchids and gardenias mingled with sweet botanicals, this Homescent Collection brings the essence of springtime to the home. The set makes a welcome Mother's Day gift.
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"Hello my people! I'm on my way to Buffalo"
That's how Jose Reyes began his video on Instagram as he rode from Toronto to Buffalo for his three-game Major League rehabilitation stint with the Bisons.
Reyes will start at shortstop and leadoff the batting order for the Herd when they host the Durham Bulls tonight at Coca-Cola Field (7:05 p.m., TWCS, Radio 1520). He said he will play nine innings tonight, with that being the plan for the next two games as well although he may make one start as a designated hitter.
Reyes, the four-time All Star and 2011 National League batting champion, injured his ankle on April 12 in Toronto while sliding into second base. His rehab has been ahead of schedule and he comes to Buffalo after playing three games with Single-A Dunedin where he hit .417 (5-12) and more importantly became comfortable again running the bases.
"I'm glad that I'm here, so close to go to the big leagues again. I'm so happy," Reyes said this afternoon as he met the media in the Bisons dugout.
"I was able to steal a base. I was able to score from first on a double," Reyes said of his time with Dunedin. "That kind of indicated that I'm good, so I don't know that I'm 100 percent because it's going to come with time, but I'm very close."
While this is the first time Reyes will be in a Bisons uniform, it's not his first trip to Coca-Cola Field. He played three games here in 2003, June 4-6, as a 19-year-old with the New York Mets organization.
"I don't remember too much but I remember a little," Reyes laughed. "It was a good memory."
Good memories and a warm reception, too, from his Bisons' teammates.
"I know most of the guys here," he said. "We were together in spring training. A lot of Latin players that I know too from the Dominican. I feel like I'm home. I hope I can get through the games and go to the big leagues as soon as possible."
Here is the full audio of Reyes' session with the media
Jose Reyes
Pillar Debuts: The first day in Triple A is a big career step in the life of a professional baseball player. For Kevin Pillar, his debut comes batting second after All-Star Jose Reyes. Pillar was promoted to Buffalo from Double-A New Hampshire and the outfielder will start in center. In his third year of pro ball, Pillar hit .313 with 20 doubles and 30 runs batted in in 71 games with the Fisher Cats. To make room on the roster, outfielder Ryan Langerhans was released.
Webber gets the start: Thad Webber makes his third start for the Herd and is coming off a stellar outing in Pawtucket. On June 15, he did not allow a hit in the seven innings he pitched, allowing just one walk with eight strikeouts. A homerun by Alex Hassan in the eighth broke up the team's no-hit bid.
No Gose: For the record, Anthony Gose is sitting his second straight game. Gose botched a play in center field on Wednesday night, an error which cost the Herd, and pitcher Ricky Romero, a win. Manager Marty Brown has voiced his displeasure at Gose's mental approach to the game.
Tonight's Bisons' Lineup:
Jose Reyes -- SS
Kevin Pillar -- CF
Mauro Gomez -- DH
Luis Jimenez -- 1B
Moises Sierra -- RF
Jim Negrych -- 3B
Eugenio Velz -- LF
Ryan Goins -- 2B
Sean Ochinko -- C
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