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September 2010
Welcome to School of Nursing News, an electronic newsletter designed to inform, engage, inspire, and connect with faculty members, staff, students, alumni, and other constituents of the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON).
Hoffman to Lead Baccalaureate Program
Janice J. Hoffman, PhD, RN, was recently named Assistant Dean for the UMSON Baccalaureate Program. In this role, she will provide leadership and oversight to UMSON's undergraduate program. Hoffman brings more than 30 years of diverse experience in teaching, leadership and management, and direct patient care to her new position. She has been a member of UMSON's faculty since 2008, serving as assistant professor and vice-chair of the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health. She previously taught in the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Prior to working as a nurse educator, Hoffman held a variety of clinical, educational, leadership, and administrative positions in hospitals in the Maryland-Virginia region, and in California while serving as an active duty nurse in the Navy.
SINI Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The 2010 Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics (SINI), held July 19-21 at UMSON, marked the 20th anniversary of one of the world's largest conferences focused on nursing informatics. This year's event, "Nursing Informatics: From First Use to Meaningful Use," examined trends and developments that will enable clinicians, executives, educators, and researchers to transform health care. The keynote address was delivered by Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, dean and professor, University of Minnesota School of Nursing. Patricia Flatley Brennan, PhD, RN, FAAN, Moehlman Bascom Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, presented the Distinguished Lecture.
Komen Visiting Professor Announced
Tish Knobf, PhD, RN, FAAN, an internationally known breast cancer researcher and scientist, will join UMSON Nov. 1-5 as the fall 2010 Komen Visiting Professor. Dr. Knobf is a professor at Yale University School of Nursing, where she is responsible for the nursing oncology master's program. If you would like to schedule a presentation by Dr. Knobf for your class or community group, e-mail Abby Plusen at firstname.lastname@example.com.
This Month in School of Nursing History
In September 1925, UMSON introduced a five-year program leading to a joint Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Diploma in Nursing. Under the plan, students would take two years of arts and sciences courses at the College Park campus and then spend three years in Baltimore at UMSON.
Welcome New Faculty and Staff
Claire Bode, MS, RN, clinical instructor, Department of Family and Community Health (FCH)
Artur Caridha, PhD, RN, assistant professor, Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health (OSAH), Shady Grove
Marian Grant, DNP, RN, CRNP, assistant professor, FCH
Jennifer Hayes-Klosteridis, PhD, academic support coordinator and director, Student Success Center, Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS)
Tracie Jones, MBA, manager, admissions, OSAS
Angela Kabbe, MSN, RN, clinical instructor, FCH
Amanda Lamar, BA, writer/editor, Office of Communications
Karen McClure, DNP, RN, CRNP, assistant professor, FCH
Sarah Miller, MSN, RN, clinical instructor, FCH
Yolanda Ogbolu, MS, RN, clinical instructor, FCH
Ruth Reece, MSN, RN, NP/health care provider, Department of Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
Charlotte Seckman, PhD, RN-BC, assistant professor, OSAH
Ewurama Shaw-Taylor, PhD, research assistant/clinical instructor, OSAH
Nancy Staggers, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor, OSAH
Nicole Willhide, MS, manager, admissions, OSAS
Dina Wolf, MS, RN, clinical instructor, FCH, and coordinator, clinical simulation labs
Faculty & Staff Kudos
Jocelyn Farrar, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN, assistant professor, OSAH, was named a founding member of MD-1 DMAT, Maryland's first Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT). DMATs are designed as rapid-response elements for supporting local medical professionals and facilities during a disaster or event that overwhelms a region's health care system.
Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, professor, FCH, and director, Office of Global Health; Jane Lipscomb, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor. FCH, and co-director, Work and Health Research Center; Alison Trinkoff, ScD, RN, FAAN, professor, FCH; and Susan Wozenski, JD, MPH, assistant professor, and vice chair, FCH; were acknowledged by the University of Maryland School of Medicine for helping to establish the Master's in Public Health (MPH) program at University of Maryland, Baltimore, and for their contributions as secondary faculty members in the MPH program.
Jane Kapustin, PhD, CRNP, BC-ADM, FAANP, associate professor, OSAH; assistant dean for the master's program; and a nurse practitioner at the University of Maryland Medical Center's (UMMC) Joslin Diabetes Center, recently received National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Recognition. Kapustin, one of only three nurse practitioners in the state of Maryland acknowledged by NCQA, joins an elite group of physicians and specialists across the nation recognized for demonstrating a high level of performance in delivering care to patients with diabetes.
Several members of the UMSON Office of Global Health were co-authors on the following articles:
Koons, A.B., McNeil, M., Ogbolu, Y., Bordlon, P., Riel, R.F., Johnson, J.V. (2010). Mental health nursing in Latin America: exploring trends in workforce development. Nursing and Midwifery Links: Official Publication of the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centers for Nursing and Midwifery Development, 20-21.
Coffman, M., Nwoga, C.F., Omozuafoh, M., Gomwalk, A., Iwu, E.N., McPhaul, K., Smith, B., Riel, R.F., Johnson, J.V. (2010). Examining Nigerian nurse knowledge of universal precautions (UP), exposure to blood borne pathogens, and availability of protective apparel/equipment. Nursing and Midwifery Links: Official Publication of the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centers for Nursing and Midwifery Development, 22-23.
Ekwede, I., Ezebuihe, I., Orwenyo, C., Iwu, E., Moen, M., Riel, R.F., Johnson, J.V. Exploring the expanding role of nursing and the process of task shifting in Nigeria. (2010). Nursing and Midwifery Links: Official Publication of the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centers for Nursing and Midwifery Development, 24-25.
Johnson, J.V., Iwu, E.N., Riel, R.F., Ogbolu, Y., Moen, M. (2010). Preparing nurses for leadership roles in global health: the University of Maryland School of Nursing's new post-master's certificate in global health. Nursing and Midwifery Links: Official Publication of the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centers for Nursing and Midwifery Development, 38-39.
Kathryn Montgomery, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, assistant professor, OSAH, and associate dean for strategic partnerships and initiatives, co-authored the following publication:
Montgomery K.L., Porter-O Grady T. (2010). Innovation and learning: creating the DNP nurse leader. Nurse Leader. 8(4):44-47.
Robin Newhouse, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, associate professor, OSAH, and assistant dean for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, authored or co-authored the following publications:
Newhouse, R.P. (2010). Do we know how much the evidence-based intervention costs? Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(7/8), 296-299.
Newhouse, R.P. (2010). Establishing organizational infrastructure. In Poe and White (eds) Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Implementation and Translation (Chapter 3). Sigma Theta Tau International: Indianapolis, IN, 55-72.
Ciliska, D., DiCenso, A., Melnyk, B.M., Fineout-Overholt, E., Stetler, C.B., Cullen, L., Larrabee, J.H., Schultz, A.A., Rycroft-Malone, J., Newhouse, R.P. & Dang, D. (2010). Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model. In Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practices, 2nd edition. Chapter 11: Models of Evidence-Based Practice, 241-275.
Claudia Smith, PhD, MPH, RN-BC, assistant professor, FCH, co-authored the following publication:
Callen, B., Block, D.,Joyce, B., Lutz, J., Brown-Schott, N., Smith, C. (2010). Essentials of baccalaureate nursing education for entry-level community/public health nursing, Public Health Nursing, Vol. 27, No. 4 (July/August), 369-380.
Student News
David Free, a student in the Family Nurse Practitioner master's specialty, received a 2010 Student Scholarship Award from the American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP). Free will receive the award, which promotes involvement in policy and advocacy for nurse practitioners, at the ACNP national conference to be held in Tampa, Fla. this fall.
Master's students Jan Ferlich, Kristen Johnson, Meghan McEntee, and Jenell Tavenner were awarded a second year of scholarship funding, in the amount of $5,000 each, from the American Cancer Society.
Post-master's student Rosemary Smith LaMacchia, GNP, received a scholarship from the National Nursing Education Initiative. She is a student in UMSON's Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner master's specialty.
Mark Your Calendar!
Policy Maker's Day – 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 -- UMSON – Policy makers will learn about what it takes to be a nurse in the age of health care reform. For information, contact Jillian Aldebron, 410-706-7253, or e-mail email@example.com.
Research Seminar – noon-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 – UMSON Room 740. "Getting Started: IRB Protocol Submission Process," presented by Lynee Roane, BSN, RN, nurse coordinator, Office of Research. RSVP to email@example.com or 410-706-5689.
Scientific Updates in Exercise, Robotics, and Neuro-rehabilitation – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 – UMSON Room 130 –This symposium will focus on the state of the science in treating patients with neurological diseases and injuries, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Free to all participants, but registration is required. For information or to register, visit http://nursing.umaryland.edu/events/rehab.
Edmunds Lecture featuring pre-eminent nursing educator Dr. Patricia Benner – 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 – UMSON Room 130. Free to all participants, but registration is required. For information, call 410-706-3767 or visit http://nursing.umaryland.edu/calendar/event/2941
Entry Into Practice Open House – 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 – Learn about UMSON's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Master of Science programs. Free admission; registration required. RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com or call 410-706-0501.
Environmental Excellence in Health Care: A Showcase of Best Practices – 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 – UMSON. Join regional and national health care professionals, environmental industry experts, and educators for this learning and networking event designed to showcase the best practices of hospitals as they move toward more sustainable environments for hospital staff, patients, and communities. For more information, visit http://nursing.umaryland.edu/events/environmental/november/index.htm.
Cain Lecture Returns! – Mark your calendar now for the 2011 Ann Ottney Cain Endowed Lecture - Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Neil Weissman, PsyD, clinical psychologist, Baltimore VAMC; clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, UMMS; adjunct assistant professor, UMSON; and EFT certified therapist, private practice, will present Healing Couples' Relationships in the Shadow of Trauma. Information will be posted on the UMSON website (www.nursing.umaryland.edu) as it becomes available.
Alumni News & Upcoming Events
A docent appreciation event was held June 14 at UMSON to thank and recognize alumni who volunteer as docents at the UMSON Living History Museum. The event included a presentation on the connection between historic pharmacology and nursing by Dan Caughey, museum curator.
More than 40 nursing informatics alumni attended a reception honoring UMSON Professor Mary Etta Mills, ScD, MS '73, BSN '71, RN, CNAA, FAAN, for her significant contributions to the field of nursing informatics and to UMSON's annual Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics (SINI). Dean Janet Allan and Carol Romano, PhD '93, MS '85, BSN '77, director, Office of Reserve Affairs in the Office of the Surgeon General and former Chief Nurse of the U.S. Public Health Service, delivered remarks at the event, held July 23 during the annual SINI conference.
Margaret DeLawter, BSN '36, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 29. Stacey Conrad, associate director of development, and Cynthia Sikorski, associate director of alumni relations, visited Margaret and delivered birthday greetings and gifts on behalf of UMSON. Margaret was very enthusiastic about her experiences at UMSON and reiterated how much she enjoyed her nursing career that allowed her to travel throughout the United States and the world, achieve the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army, and earn a master's degree.
Navy Ensign Tiffany Trask, BSN '08, was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Columbia/Patuxent (Md.) Rotary Club. She delivered a PowerPoint presentation describing her experiences on board the USNS Comfort as part of the Operation Unified Response medical team that was ordered to Haiti to aid earthquake victims.
Washington, D.C. Regional Alumni Brunch– 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 - Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Md. The cost for the buffet style brunch is $25 per person. For information or to RSVP, contact Cynthia Sikorski, 410-706-0674, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Fall Phonathon – 5-8 p.m. Sept. 20-23 – UMSON faculty, students, and alumni are invited to volunteer for this fundraising event. Pizza will be served and UMSON spirit wear will be given out as prizes each evening. For information or to volunteer, contact Irene Amoros, 410-706-7640, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
School of Nursing "In the News"
SUBJECT: Technology Jobs Expected to Grow at an Exceptional Rate
SOURCE: Job.com - Aug. 31
SUMMARY: "Health care reform and advances in technology have propelled the need for trained informaticists in health care to new heights," said Assistant Professor Marisa Wilson, DNSc, MHSc, RN-BC.
SUBJECT: Medical Informatics Combines Health Care and Technology
SOURCE: The Washington Post - Aug. 30
SUMMARY: "Health care reform and advances in technology have propelled the need for trained informaticists in health care to new heights," says Marisa Wilson, DNSc, MHSc, RN-BC, assistant professor at UMSON, which offers the first established master's degree in the field of nursing informatics.
SUBJECT: A Cafeteria With a Conscience
SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun - Aug. 30
SUMMARY: Bon Appetit Cafe, tucked between the Health Sciences and Human Services Library and UMSON, is among eateries that serve a multitude of appetites at the Southern Management Corporation Campus Center.
SUBJECT: Workforce Training Grant Money Comes to Maryland
SOURCE: Picture of Health - Aug. 9
Baltimore Business Journal - Aug. 10
SUMMARY: Anticipating increasing shortages of health care workers even without health care reform, the federal government has begun handing out some funds for training of new workers and retraining of existing ones. Maryland universities, including University of Maryland, Baltimore and UMSON, have won a share of the $2.3 million.
SUBJECT: Roaring Into Nursing Research
SOURCE: Nurse.com - Aug. 9
SUMMARY: Associate Profesor Kathleen Buckley, RN, PhD, IBCLC, offered tips on the best ways to disseminate finished research through poster, podium, or manuscript publications.
SUBJECT: Washington County Graduates
SOURCE: The (Hagerstown) Herald-Mail - Aug. 1
SUMMARY: Brad Kretzer of Hagerstown, Md., an incoming junior at UMSON, said he is furthering his education so he can be competitive when looking for a job.
SUBJECT: Natural Ways to Ease Pain
SOURCE: eMaxHealth - July 29
SUMMARY: A study at UMSON and the University of California, Irvine, showed that SAM-e was as effective as some NSAIDs in easing osteoarthritis aches.
SUBJECT: Government Farming Grants
SOURCE: Meat Trade News Daily - July 27
SUMMARY: USDA announced 22 matching grants worth about $1.3 million to support agricultural market research and demonstration projects, including $100,620 to UMSON and others, to encourage increased use of locally-produced sustainable protein foods.
SUBJECT: State Receives $120K for Ag Studies
SOURCE: Baltimore Business Journal - July 16
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded more than $120,000 in federal grants aimed at encouraging the production of locally grown meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables. The grants will go to the University of Maryland, College Park and UMSON. http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2010/07/12/daily39.html
SUBJECT: Maryland Schools Form Alliance for Workforce Diversity
SOURCE: news.nurse.com - July 12
SUMMARY: A group of 13 academic institutions launch an alliance that will focus on diversifying the state's health care workforce. Janet D. Allan, RN, PhD, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing, is quoted.
SUBJECT: New RN Grads Feel Squeeze for Jobs
SOURCE: usatoday.com - July 9
13wmaz.com - July 9
Asbury Park Press - July 9
The Tennessean - July 9
SUMMARY: UMSON Dean Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, FAAN, is quoted in USA Today regarding the difficulties of finding nursing jobs. She says, "Our students are getting jobs, it's just that they're not getting their first or second choice."
SUBJECT: Disabled Children Break Barriers Working With Horses
SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun - July 4
SUMMARY: "There are children who won't speak to a person but who will talk to a horse," says Erika Friedmann, PhD, professor at the School of Nursing. "These successes can transfer over to help develop personal relationships."
SUBJECT: Reginald F. Lewis Museum Marks Fifth Anniversary
SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun - June 26
SUMMARY: Esther McCready, the subject of an exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, is quoted about her experience as the first African-American student admitted - after a court challenge - to UMSON in 1950.
SUBJECT: Gulf Oil Spill
SOURCE: WBAL-TV - 11 pm, June 15
SUMMARY: Brenda Afzal, RN, MS, a member of UMSON's environmental nursing department, was interviewed concerning the possibility of a Gulf oil spill-type incident occurring near the Chesapeake Bay. http://vimeo.com/12604240
SUBJECT: University Farmers Market
SOURCE: WJZ-TV - 6 a.m., June 15
SUMMARY: Louise Mitchell, UMSON, was interviewed in a live broadcast of the "People are Talking" segment from the University Farmer's Market.
SUBJECT: More Sleep Can Boost Health, Function
SOURCE: The (Pa.) Reporter - June 15
SUMMARY: A study, done by the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore, looked at nurses working successive 12-hour shifts. The study found that the nurses' average total sleep time between shifts was only 5.5 hours, while those who worked night shifts got only about 5.2 hours, and that was usually fragmented.
SUBJECT: New Maryland Law a Victory for NPs, Patients
SOURCE: Nurse.com - June 14
SUMMARY: The future of nurse practitioners' role in Maryland took a dramatic change April 13 when Gov. Martin O'Malley signed legislation to help NPs start practicing more quickly. UMSON Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for the Master's Program Jane Kapustin, CRNP, PhD, BC-ADM, FAANP, was among those who helped push the change.


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The three New Albany City Council members that lost their health insurance have filed a lawsuit seeking to have the coverage restored.
In October, the council voted to abolish its health insurance. Like other city employees, the council members that accepted the coverage had 90 percent of their premiums covered by public funds.
At the time of the vote, Councilmen Kevin Zurschmiede and Bob Caesar, along with Councilwoman Diane McCartin-Benedetti, were the three members accepting the insurance.
The ordinance was sponsored by Councilman Dan Coffey, who authored the measure to state that only part-time employees would lose their coverage. However only council members were considered part-time workers in Coffey's ordinance.
Those opposed to the measure stated that according to Indiana Code, public officials cannot have their compensation reduced to an amount lower than the previous year.
Coffey countered that health benefits aren't compensation, but Caesar said his measure "clearly violates Indiana Code."
The lawsuit filed Jan. 18 in Floyd County Circuit Court is against the city, not the council, as the city is the entity that distributes the benefits.
Zurschmiede said Tuesday the attorney retained by the three council members, William Moyer, advised them not to speak publicly about the case.
City Attorney Shane Gibson said how the insurance is defined will be key to the case.
"I think that's where the controversy is — whether [the insurance] is compensation or not," he said.
He added that he thought it was somewhat strange that the council was not also named in the lawsuit, since it's the body that abolished the coverage.
This is far from a new issue for the council. Coffey sponsored a similar ordinance to repeal health insurance for council members in 2010. He pulled the measure after it received criticism based on the same section of Indiana Code, 36-4-7-2. The 2010 measure also called for the council member's salaries to be reduced.

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By Ken Hamilton
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Niagara Gazette — The people at the Chapel at Crosspoint don't put a Nativity scene out on its front lawn like a lot of other places do. Instead, they place theirs inside — and not just inside of the church, but also inside the hearts and the homes of its members and friends. Like many other churches, the Chapel recognizes that long before there was the story of a Santa Claus, before there was a multitude of gifts flooding under our Christmas trees, and before there were rivers of foodstuffs cascading off our tables, there was the living, breathing scene of a man in a manger that stood over a poor mother, as she adored and cared for her sleeping child. That is what Christmas is about; because without that scene, there could not have even been a Merry Christmas? How do the Chapel and their friends place that living Nativity scene into the hearts and homes of people? They use real children who are looking for love, and they want to use all of them — at least that's their goal. Sadly, in Erie and Niagara counties alone, there are about 1,000 children in various stages of the foster care systems. Some are awaiting the reunion with their natural families, while others are awaiting what is called a Forever Home. Homes like yours, where when those children are accepted, they are there to stay for the rest of their childhoods. The Chapel wants to give the ultimate Christmas gift by taking every child that is waiting to give love to and to receive love and caring from an adult, regardless of what time of the year that it actually happens. Isn't that what Joseph did, that man in the manger scene? And here is both the irony and the opportunity: Google lists about 1,000 religious ministries in those same two counties. Is it a match made in Heaven? Maybe. But it will be, only if at least one additional family from each of those ministries would either provide a foster home or support for child and their family. It can also happen If each ministry commits to joining the Chapel and their friends in being real friends, by helping each step of the way with what John Camardo calls Wrap-Around Support. Camardo, the Director of Operations for the Chapel, says that there is more support for families who foster and adopt than just helping them through the process. "There is the Family Support Network, which are individuals coming along side families who are bringing children in their home," he said. "They are providing services such as babysitting and transportation support, as well as wrapping around the family with more basic things, such as preparing meals, helping with homework and spending time with them." Comardo goes on to say that, "In the acts of service, there are endless possibilities. In the end, it is about identifying the needs and helping in whatever way that they can." And that is what we all need to do – whatever we can. Because, isn't that what we are here for? Isn't that what Christmas is really all about. If you have room for a Nativity scene in your heart, then please be upfront in encouraging your ministry to visit www.every-child.com/ to see how it can become a part of this great commission; and then visit it yourself to see how you can help. Wouldn't it be great if these two counties could be the first to clear the foster care roles? What then could we not accomplish?Contact Ken Hamilton at email@example.com.


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PlayStation 4 Reviews
It's PlayStation 4 review day! I've done a little bit of the dirty work, reading reviews of the PS4. I read three to completion and pieces of two more. Here are the two I'd recommend reading right now:
- Polygon. Justin McElroy's review is not only beautiful, but the most informed review I've read. There's a also a very concise video that rounds out the whole thing. You should definitely read this review.
While Sony in 2006 was focused on driving adoption of the Blu-ray standard, envisioning another home media boom that never quite materialized, Sony in 2013 has no such distractions. The PS4 isn't built to sell 3D TVs, or Blu-ray discs or any other corporate mandate. It's a gaming console, a clear message that Sony has been quick to repeat.
- Kotaku. Stephen Totilo's review is very good. It's the kind of thing he really likes diving into.
The PS4 is just starting, and as it is, it is hard to experience the PS4 without thinking about the machine that came before it. The PlayStation 3 made an incredible journey, from rotundResistance and Lair-playing machine to the console of The Last of Us, Puppeteer and The Unfinished Swan. The console got skinnier. It got better. And it wound up playing some of my favorite games ever.
Both Kotaku and Polygon will be updating their reviews as time goes on. As the libraries change, as software is updated you'll see the scores increase… well hopefully they'll increase and not decrease. It's a very interesting method to reviews, but one that I support 100%.
Bleep Bloop - Your Best Game
I'm a few weeks late posting this, partially because I've been busy, partially because it was hard for me to find the right words. The video above is the final episode of Bleep Bloop.
This series means a lot to me, both as a nerd and professionally. Yes I worked on about 80 episodes of the show so I'm close to it. But even from the very start I thought of Bleep Bloop as important. Yes, the directive from Jeff was always "funny first" (after all the show aired on a comedy site), but I always felt like we were doing the community a kind of service. Even though were poking fun and prodding the industry and calling out bad games, we were also informing and speaking to a certain part of video game culture, and hopefully we expanded their horizons with our comedy video. You can see it in 8-bit Rock Band, Artsy Fartsy Games, Night Vision Goggles, Dante's Infreno, Wii vs Kinect vs Move, iPad Games, and Uwe Boll.
As someone who follows tech and games journalism pretty closely there was really nothing else like it when I started working on the show at Episode 12 in January 2009.
Professionally, Bleep Bloop is what propelled me into a full time job at CollegeHumor. I early in my days freelancing for CollegeHumor I was brought in to shoot and edit this show. Shortly thereafter they hired me full time and I can thank CollegeHumor for seeing a producer in me and allowing me the opportunity to produce some of their highest profile content. Presently I'm a commercial / music video producer, but you can draw a straight line from freelance shooting and editing a few episodes of Bleep Bloop to where I am right now.
So please watch the final episode of a series I have a lot of love for. Oh, and you can spot me in the last one at 10:40 choosing my favorite game of all time Zombies Ate My Neighbors.
Sony takes a direct blow to Microsoft. Jack Tretton made sure to announce that the PS4 can play used games and that it doesn't need to check in online. Ouch. That one is going to hurt in the morning.
The PS4! This is what it looks like.
I've got to say. It looks better than the Xbox One.
EDIT: Updated with official pics from the PlaystationEU Blog.
With the official pictures, I can't help but think that the PS4 looks a lot like the PS2. I'm into it.
PlayStation 4: Putting The Gamer At The Center
Obviously the biggest news from Sony's PS4 announcement was that they never actually showed their new console. Fine. But what about what they did show. Now that we're more than 18 hours removed from the conference, and I've watched it again, I think I can wade through all the noise. Ready? Ok.
First, I don't care how many developers Sony had on stage or which games they were showing off. The console isn't out yet, so we have absolutely no idea what the games will look like, or what the hardware is actually capable of (yes we have specs but specs don't mean anything).
We don't know what it will look like, but we know what it will feel like.
Right at the top of the show, not 5 minutes in, Andrew House said:
"The living room is no longer the center of the playstation ecosystem, the gamer is.… With mobility and the ability to share content and experiences becoming an increasingly important part of the gaming experience, connectivity between devices and the ease with which they connect has been essential to meeting the demands of today's casual or core gamer."
While we didn't see what the box looks like, Sony did show us a new controller. They're calling it the DualShock 4 and it looks like a DualShock 3 with an added touchpad along the top.
But forget the touchpad for a second, the most interesting part of the new controller is a share button. Yes, nestled right in between the D-pad and the touchpad is a button labeled 'share.' The share button can capture the video on your screen and broadcast what you're doing to your friends. They've baked in live streaming capabilities via UStream.
They also alluded to the PS4 hooking into existing social networks to enhance your experience. I can imagine something like starting a live broadcast and tweeting the link. Or making a Facebook post of a video you've recorded.
Sony has just announced the PS4
-But that's ALL THEY DID. Sony did NOT show off new hardware. They did NOT announce a release date and they did NOT give a price. I guess we'll get that at E3.
We do have some facts though:
-It has streaming games via Gaikai, but PS3 games will not be "natively supported." Whatever that means.
-A new controller with a small touch screen and a share button (yes a share button… for screen shots and live streaming with UStream).
-Social was a theme throughout the entire conference. Smartphone, tablet, and Vita apps keep you connected to the PlayStation universe even if you aren't near your PS4.
But it almost doesn't matter because THERE IS NO HARDWARE. Sigh.
You can hit up my friends at Polygon for everything you need to know about the PS4.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Two ninth-inning losses in two days have left the Seattle Mariners reeling and frustrated. Mark Reynolds' bases-loaded fielder's choice in the ninth yesterday scored Jason Kipnis and gave the Cleveland Indians a 5-4 victory over Seattle. On Friday night, Kipnis hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning to give Cleveland a 6-3 win.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Second-half substitute Jose Valencia scored in the 83rd minute to give the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps last night. Will Johnson also scored for Portland and assisted on the equalizer to help the Timbers extend their unbeaten streak to 10 games. The tying goal came while Portland was playing with 10 men due to Mamadou Danso's ejection 2 minutes earlier.
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New York è nota come la città che non dorme mai il che non sorprende con così tante cose da vedere e fare in questa scintillante metropoli. La Grande Mela è immediatamente riconoscibile in quanto vi sono stati ambientati innumerevoli film: vi sentirete come una star del cinema in vacanza a New York.
A bocca aperta davanti agli svettanti grattacieli. Visiti i suoi famosi musei, quindi assista a uno spettacolo a Broadway. Dopo una sessione di shopping sfrenato sulla Fifth Avenue, potrà sorseggiare un Cosmopolitan in un bar trendy di Manhattan. Per un 'city break' o per una vacanza più lunga, siamo sicuri che Lei vorrà sentirsi parte di New York.
New York embraces the party spirit as July begins, providing plenty of opportunity to celebrate Independence Day. The summer vibe is certainly here to stay for the duration of the month - with numerous merriments planned in the parks, art and beer festivals and even a block party.
Don't miss Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. The sky along the Hudson River will be illuminated in spectacular fashion - head to 12th Avenue for great views. Make sure you also join in with the celebrations throughout the day, as the city embraces this marked occasion with cruises, parades, concerts and much more.
July brings with it Music in the park, a series of free outdoor concerts that take place in parks across the city. On 4, 5 and 6 July you can catch New York Philharmonic's Summertime Classics Star-Spangled Celebration - celebrate America's birthday watching this impressive display of fireworks to music.
12 July is City of Water Day - celebrate the waterfront with on-the-water activities, live music, family activities and great food in two locations, Governors Island in New York City and Maxwell Place Park in Hoboken, NJ.
14 July is Bastille Day. Join in with the festivities by eating crêpes and éclairs, tasting wine and cheese and watching mime artists and cancan dancers perform. Pop Broadway in Bryant Park in the diary for 10 July. Watch popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits as you soak up some lunchtime sunshine – don't forget to bring a blanket and some nibbles.
From 11 to 26 July you can catch the Arts festival in Brooklyn - a performing arts festival of music, theatre and dance held at Prospect Park Bandshell. Sample 150 US craft beers and hearty local food at the NYC Craft Beer Festival on 20 July at Lexington Avenue.
20 July also brings family-friendly fun to the city at the New Museum Block Party. Take part in interactive projects, watch performances or tour the New Museum at Sara D. Roosevelt Park.
You can catch Motown: the truth is a hit at the Schomburg Center until 26 July. Celebrate the history and sounds of Detroit's most revered record label. Go beyond the matching suits and sequined gowns and explore how Motown became the unofficial soundtrack of the civil-rights movement.
Between 24 July and 11 August Out of Doors will be at the Lincoln Center. Enjoy three jam-packed weeks of world-class music, dance and spoken word – all for free.
Don't miss Heathers: the musical which is playing at New World Stages until 7 September. Or Re: Collection at the Museum of Arts and Design, which is closing on the same day.
From 22 to 31 July you can hear dozens of world-class jazz artists at the 92nd Street Y Jazz in July Festival – performers include soulful singers, piano partners and duelling drummers.
August is bursting with events, so embrace the sunshine and go in search of outdoor activities taking place in the parks. Or retreat to nearby beaches on sizzling summer days and enjoy a much welcomed change of scenery and some alfresco socialising.
There is plenty of fun to be had for families, some of which is absolutely free. Head to Bryant Park and enjoy playing a selection of your favourite table top games, from Scrabble to dominoes and Jenga. Or if you're feeling more adventurous why not kayak on the Hudson
Enjoy a traffic-free NYC. Summer Streets takes place on three consecutive Saturdays, where seven miles of the city, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central park, become a pedestrian paradise. Explore the activities at the five rest stops – which include a zip line, whole foods market and adventure zone - as well as a seven-block-long art installation in the Park Avenue Tunnel.
9 and 10 August brings the Dragon Boat Festival to Flushing Meadows Park. This celebration of culture and sport invites 170 teams from around the world to compete, come rain or shine. The sporting event will be accompanied by traditional Chinese performances and food.
The Museum of Modern Art introduces UNIQLO Free Fridays, between 4pm and 8pm. Don't miss Lygia Clark: The Abandonment of Art, 1948–1988, which runs until 24 August or Jasper Johns: Regrets, which ends on 1 September.
On 16 and 17 August you can embrace the elegance of the 1920's at the Jazz Age Lawn party. As antique gramophones bring to life original recordings, bathing beauties parade in their finest swimwear and contestants show off their best Charleston moves.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in the sweltering summer heat and seek out a little sanctuary at a rooftop bar. With trellises woven with flowers, weathered wooden tables and an antique railcar it's impossible to resist the charm of the terrace at Gallow Green. Why not enjoy a Bottomless Brunch – available on Sundays from 11:30am to 4pm?
Head to Prospect Park on the third Sunday of the month and sample treats from New York's best food trucks at the Food Truck Rally. Join the crowds as you eat like a New Yorker – from these city meals-on-wheels you'll certainly be spoilt for choice.
Or enjoy a Sunday Supper at North Brooklyn Farms – where farm-to-table dinners are made from the freshest produce and harvested just 20 feet away.
Calling all tennis lovers, the US Open Tennis Championships will be gracing New York from 25 August at the famous Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Enjoy free entry to the qualifying rounds before 23 August and open practice sessions on the 24 August.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is a two day event that takes place from 23 August – in celebration of musical genius Charlie Parker. This longstanding jazz festival happens every August in the neighbourhoods that Parker lived and worked in — Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem's historic district and Tompkins Square Park in the Lower East Side.
Over Labor Day weekend head over to Randall's Island Park and explore eight miles of pedestrian and bicycle pathways, accessible from points in Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens. On 29 August it's also the venue for the Electric Zoo Festival , so grab tickets if you can.
Escape the city heat and embrace the glorious beaches that can be found nearby. Rockaway Beach in Queens is a popular hangout for hip Brooklynites with its foodie eateries and artsy scene. This bohemian hotspot is the largest urban beach, with a huge surfing vibe. Or explore the miles of boardwalks and beach trails of Long Island, which is renowned for its irresistible white sands – you'll feel a million miles away from New York.
New York stands resolute this month – from fashion to film, food to festivals, this city is a hive of activity, determined to show the world what fabulous hosts they are. Daytime temperatures are balmy, carnivals are in full swing and the mood is upbeat and positively resilient.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week takes place from 4 – 11 September at the Lincoln Center. You may not fulfil the guest list credentials, however you can still join the style-conscious and fashion forward, by picking up the latest trends as they emerge on Fifth Avenue.
Experience a different side of New York with Summer on the Hudson. Take the family along to West Side County Fair at Riverside Park South & 68th on 7 September from 1 to 6pm. The kids will love the carnival rides and the impressive aerialists, while live bands and the greenmarket stalls vie for your attention.
Brooklyn Academy of Music 2014 launches its Next Wave Festival on 9 September, featuring 30 theatre, music, dance and film productions, plus 13 music concerts from Nonesuch Records.
Each September, New York City continues its tradition of remembering and honouring the victims of the World Trade Center attacks. 911 Memorial hosts concerts and fundraisers throughout the month or you can book tickets to visit the eight-acre 9/11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.
Enjoy a foodie night on the North Plaza of Union Square Park from 6 to 10pm on 18 September. Watch local chefs prepare signature dishes, while you sample microbrews or pair wines, listening to music at Harvest in the Square.
Named one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine, Coney Island Film Festival screens close to 100 innovative films from 9 - 21 September. Soak up the atmosphere in the heart of the boardwalk, at 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn. Book early to avoid disappointment as many nights sell out.
It's worth planning ahead if you're looking for things to do in Manhattan on 27 September – from 1 August download and print a free ticket for two people to visit any of 27 New York City museums free of charge, courtesy of Museum Day Live.
Come rain or shine, one of the city's biggest and best street fairs – the 40th Annual Atlantic Antic takes over Brooklyn on 28 September. Atlantic Avenue fills with multiple stages playing host to jazz, rock, R&B and more, storytelling and pony rides occupy the kids and cuisine from every corner of the globe satisfies all tastes.
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Cool, eccentrica e meravigliosamente diversa, Downtown Manhattan è un melting pot multiculturale e l'avanguardia della moda. Le boutique high-end di Soho sono un 'must' per lo shopping durante una vacanza di lusso; in alternativa, si diriga a Chinatown per imitazioni e souvenir kitsch. Nel frattempo, può assaggiare la deliziosa 'dumpling soup' del ristorante Joe's Shanghai o addentare una gustosa pizza tradizionale a Little Italy. Soggiorni all'elegante hotel Ritz-Carlton New York e si goda la vista invidiabile sul porto fino alla Statua della Libertà.
Una volta a New York, visiti il cuore della Grande Mela, Midtown Manhattan, per un'esperienza fondamentale. Qui troverà l'iconico Empire State Building, la maestosa Grand Central Station e lo scintillante Chrysler Building. Si fermi all'hotel InterContinental New York per essere vicinissimo alle luci e al brusio di Times Square. Non manchi di visitare i famosi magazzini Macy's e Bloomingdale's se ha intenzione di fare shopping seriamente. Ceni al ristorante The View del Marriott per una straordinaria visuale a 360° della città.
Per le belle arti, l'antiquariato e gli acquisti di lusso, si diriga al quartiere trendy di Tribeca e alla vicina Soho. Il fulcro della moda, popolato da fashionistas danarose,offre fantastiche opportunità di shopping e una varietà di ristoranti. Si trova tra il Distretto finanziario e l'ambiente rilassato e bohemien del West Village, con una serie di boutique in stile retro-industrial chic. Il lussuoso hotel Trump Soho è la base ideale per esplorare la stilosa Soho. Tribeca è più residenziale ma attira comunque visitatori 'in' e l'occasionale celebrità.
Colorato ed eclettico, il Meatpacking District è l'epicentro dell'attività di New York. Situato nel West Side di Manhattan, il distretto è un centro di moda, design, gastronomia e cultura. In questa vivace comunità, vivono e lavorano creativi sofisticati e aziende di macellazione e lavorazione della carne. I visitatori vengono qui per l'atmosfera vivace e la grande scelta di bar e ristoranti di qualità. Soggiorni al lussuoso Hotel Gansevoort, nel cuore del distretto, e potrà sorseggiare un cocktail ammirando il tramonto nell'elegante bar sulla terrazza.
Quando si tratta di acquisti vintage, a Brooklyn troverete alcune gemme nascoste. Mafalda è decisamente un negozio imperdibile, con la sua ricca scelta di abiti, dai look firmati più costosi, ai capi rétro più abbordabili.


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Rep. Randy McDaniel, R- Edmond, has only been in the legislature a few years therefore his major legislative accomplishments can be listed on a post-it note. But he loves Ronald Reagan.
Every year McDaniel has trekked up to the state Capitol to represent the people of District 83, he brings with him a resolution honoring the legacy of the 40th president of the United States.
For some reason, he believes this is of utmost importance to spend lawmakers' time away from the budget, health care, education and other meaty issues and instead focus on a dead president.
The first year was fine, but this is getting beyond tiresome.
Well, today when McDaniel took to the podium re-fantasize about his childhood days of looking up to Reagan, some members of the House decided they wanted to remember the former president as well. Rep. Richard Morrisette, D-Oklahoma City, brought forth amendments which pointed out Reagan's ability to drive up the deficit to historical proportions and try to get ketchup designated a vegetable among other things.
But after points of order, rulings of the chair and other mayhem, the amendments were pushed aside and McDaniel got his Reagan Day resolution through. This all took half an hour -- tax dollars at work once again.
Oh, but McDaniel did treat everyone to cake and punch afterwards. A great way to remember Reagan.
Angela Monson has only been on the job for a week and is learning that running a school district is a far cry from being a state senator.
Monson defeated Kirk Humphreys for the right to sit in the Oklahoma City school board chair's seat Feb. 10. She previously served as a state senator before term limits forced her from office.
Monson told me before speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Capitol Chamber of Commerce she is trying to get up to speed on the pressing issues of the district, meeting with staff and talking to parents.
One of the first issues being pressed upon is what to do with the 2007 bond issue. District patrons approved a $217 million bond package for new construction, technology and new buses among a host of items. But Superintendent Karl Springer says a mathematical error will cause the bond issue to fall short of providing the voter-approved funds or it will cause the delay of construction projects for several years.
Monson said the bond issue was important to the district and its patrons, and that it's a matter of selling the bonds at the appropriate time to meet the statutory requirement of fulfilling the voter mandate. She has yet to sit down and discuss the situation with Springer but she believes the situation will be resolved.
"We can do this," Monson said. "We can fulfill the obligation made to the voters. We just have to be prudent."
Monson said she is aware that some people involved with the bond issues even question whether a problem exists.
"If it's a timing issue, then that's all it is we can time it just right. If it's more than that, we'll continue to address that.
Monson said she and Springer will sit down and discuss the matter next week.
If the Legislature wants to find ways to shore up the massive budget shortfall the state faces this session, eliminating electricity use for debates on meaningless bills might be one to consider.
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Stepping back to a couple of weeks ago for a moment, when Kevin Godbee and I were in Denmark in late July, we established, finally and definitively, that Dunhill tobaccos would be coming back to the United States in September or October, first through conversations with Orlik and then, finally, getting confirmation from British- American Tobacco. The first day of the show, Tuesday, while we were at the Ashton booths, talking about Petersons with Tom Palmer (Managing Director of Peterson), Michael Walters (Sales Manager for Ashton), and Evan Carpenter (our regional sales representative), it became clear that we better get an order together for CAO for the Dunhill tobaccos. Susan and Brian dashed over there, while Alyson and I continued to work on Petersons. They placed an order for many thousands of tins of Dunhill tobacco for late September delivery (which might be a slightly optimistic ETA, so we're actually figuring on early October). The really important thing was to secure the Dunhill in appropriate quantities. Even in these truly massive amounts, we are a little concerned with stock problems in the autumn given all of the folks out there waiting for it to become available again. We'd return to both Ashton and CAO later in the show to conduct cigar and accessory business, but getting the pipes taken care of with Peterson and the tobacco taken care of with CAO took priority over all else late Tuesday morning.

Having wrapped up all of the pipe buying, we moved into a more normal pace for the rest of the show. After a quick lunch, we had a meeting with General Cigar to talk about their new products, including some really interesting new cigars from La Gloria Cubana, including the new Serie-N cigars, plus the new Artesanos Obilisks. While Susan and Brian actually conducted the business-y bits, Alyson and I set about interviewing Yuri Guillen, factory manager for La Gloria Cubana about all the new stuff. General also had a cigar roller based in Miami up for the show, so that was fun to watch too (and we have video of all of this we'll work on getting up over the next few weeks).
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After that, the chronology of it all starts to get a bit blurry. Brian and Susan had a meeting with Oliva Cigars, of which I caught the tail end, while I did some quick following up with pipe folks that we'd already been to see, and tobacco folks to set things up for later in the show. As the day wore on, we visited the Villiger-Stokkebye booths, both because we needed to give them an order and also because they were in charge of feeding us Tuesday night. We spent some time talking with Kevin and Gary from Villiger-Stokkebye, plus Brian and I touched base on a couple of projects with Erik Stokkebye and the representative from Scandinavian Tobacco (Orlik's parent company) who was present for the show. Susan set to work structuring our ordering for the next couple of months with Gary, Villiger-Stokkebye's all round logistics guy, which requires a fair bit of planning: a whole lot of tobacco travels from Charlotte, NC to Little River, SC every week. After that, Erik, Brian and I attended a short trade organization / legislative meeting that started right after the show, while Susan and Alyson went immediately to Altadis' cocktail party. Altadis puts on quite a party and had we not been anticipating a serious dinner with the Stokkebye folks later that evening, we could have spent all evening there. We did get a chance to talk to a couple of senior people about the tobacco regulatory environment, which was good for keeping us in the loop.

Speaking of which, a major topic of conversation at the show was the TTB's definitions of pipe tobacco and according regulations. It's terribly esoteric and convoluted, but the short and long of it is that, after extended conversations with Mike McNiel from McClelland and Paul Creasy and others from Altadis, we're actually feeling better about the situation than we have in recent months. The TTB and ATF seem to be handling this fairly transparently and fairly, at least by governmental regulatory body standards. Much remains to be seen, which may take years to be established, but it seems like everything will generally remain as is in the mid-term.

And that evening, we had an amazing culinary and historical experience courtesy of the wonderful folks at Villiger-Stokkebye. And for that story, you'll have to tune in again for the next part of the IPCPR trip overview...
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Enter Ross Morgan, a handsome landscaper who just happens to have an empty barn and fenced pasture which is perfect for an old horse to live out his days as the pet of three wounded kids. Ross develops a soft spot for eldest child Braden...and he just might have one for Braden's mother. But what he doesn't have is time for distractions; he's got a landscaping business to run and nursery plants to tend.
But there's just one problem. Sierra's terrified of horses and thanks to her past, wary of attractive men. Yet seeing the way her angry son idolizes Ross and adores that old horse forces Sierra to confront her fears. Will she remain distrustful and self-reliant, or will she seek help from God and those who love her?


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About Everybody's Phone Company
Everybody's Phone Company (EVPH) is expanding their services to include online account monitoring, referral incentive programs, and availability of government programs to increase their bottom line and attract new customer bases across Texas. EVPH started out acquiring heavily discounted telephone service from the incumbent local exchange carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon, and reselling the services at premium rates on a prepaid basis yielding above average profit margins and mitigating bad debt. Once EVPH achieves critical mass in Texas, it plans to expand its prepaid telecommunications product nationwide. For more information, visit www.everybodysphonecompany.com.
The foregoing press announcement contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by such terminology such as "believes," "expects," "potential," "plans," "suggests," "may," "should," "could," "intends," or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. In particular, management's expectations could be affected by, among other things, uncertainties relating to our success in completing acquisitions, financing our operations, entering into strategic partnerships, engaging management and other matters disclosed by us in our public filings from time to time. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.
CONTACT: Everybody's Phone Company www.everybodysphonecompany.com Norman George (713) 268-161
Executive Summary The Company Everybody's Phone Company© (EVPH.pk) ("hereinafter referred to as EPC") is a Texas Corporation and was incorporated in 2003. EPC is a publicly traded company on the "Pink Sheets" @ EVPH.pk. EPC sells pre-paid telephone services to residential and small commercial customers initially in Texas, and subsequently nationwide. EPC possess the certification and licensing to market pre-paid telephone services in Texas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently has 2 employees. The Business Everybody's Phone Company intends to ultimately become a nationally branded provider of pre-paid telephone services to residential and small commercial customers in the United States. EPC will offer consumers in restructured retail phone markets competitive prices, flexible payment and pricing choices, improved customer service, and other innovative products, services and incentives. Although the initial focus will be on providing pre-paid telephone services as the business is developed. EPC will offer additional products, services and customized solutions for residential and small commercial customers. Everybody's Phone Company targets the rapidly restructuring residential and small commercial pre-paid telephone services markets. We believe we are uniquely positioned to succeed because of: -the target market is different than our competitors -initiate a cross marketing and affiliate program -well-seasoned management team with significant consumer marketing and deregulation experience. Everybody's Phone Company estimates that the total residential and small commercial communications marketplace in the United States exceeds $150 billion annually, making it one of the largest consumer markets to undergo competitive regulatory restructuring. As of the beginning of 2000, markets in fifty states were open to retail telecommunications competition. As was the case in the deregulation of the long-distance telephone markets, we believe that a significant percentage of consumers will be receptive to switching from their monopoly energy providers to competitive providers. Everybody's Phone Company is serving pre-paid telephone services customers in select markets in Texas, in the second half of 2009 in order to test and refine our operating systems and marketing strategies. Following those efforts, we expect to enter several additional open markets beginning in early 2010. Business Strategy Texas Strategy Prepaid: Everybody's Phone Company markets pre-paid telephone services service primarily to people who live in apartments. All competitors because of the high turnover are currently overlooking the market segment for potential users of this service. Every month there is turn over of people who move from one apartment complex to another. According to a recent major bank study, 30% of the people who live in parts of Houston do not have a relationship with a bank. They use pawnshops and check cashing companies as their bank. They pay for all goods and services in cash. They live paycheck to paycheck. They avoid any type of credit. They may have their utilities disconnected for non-payment more frequently that any other segments. According to AT&T, 100,000 telephone customers are disconnected for non-payment every month. We believe these same customers may have their pre-paid telephone services disconnected for non-payment. This segment of the population is a prime target for pre-paid telephone services. We are a seller of pre-paid telephone services to a very specific market segment in Texas, the sub-prime, and the high credit risk customer. National Strategy Everybody's Phone Company has the following strategy: • Identify favorable markets; • Enter retail telecommunications markets selectively; • Market pre-paid telephone services to the prepaid market and become the provider of last resort. • Differentiate our services as being flexible, affordable and not the same old monopolistic approach. • Focus marketing efforts only at customers that Everybody's Phone Company can serve on a profitable basis; • Pursue online commerce strategy through the website that is under development exclusive marketing arrangements; • Continue marketing efforts through traditional channels such as telemarketing, kiosks, print and other media, as well as through affiliate relationships. • Quickly establish a critical mass customer base and use cash flow to sustain growth and improve potential shareholder return. SHARE STRUCTURE:
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About the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts opened in 1968 and immediately became the prime venue for performance art and cultural activities in Reno and northern Nevada. The Pioneer Center is without equal in providing a professional setting for some of the finest performing artists that play in Reno and it is a focal point for performances by local orchestras, dance groups, dramatic troupes, and other presentations.
Performances at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
There are performances at the Pioneer Center throughout the year. Many are by the resident companies, with other special presentations staged by various community groups. Artown Encore frequently uses the Pioneer Center as the venue for its performances by world-class artists visiting Reno.
The Pioneer Center auditorium seats 1,500. I have been to several shows and can personally testify that there isn't a bad seat in the house. This is a first-class venue with excellent acoustics.
Resident Companies at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The Pioneer Center is home to three of Reno's biggest and best performing arts organizations. Each brings unique, high quality performances to the community during the year. Some of these, such as The Nutcracker during the Christmas season, have become annual events.
Broadway Comes To Reno!
Broadway Comes To Reno! is a series of shows the Pioneer Center has been staging in Reno for over 12 years. The series brings us some of the best shows and touring companies in the country and includes a variety of acts. There's something for just about everyone. Get details on upcoming shows from the Pioneer Center's Calendar and Tickets page. Here is the lineup for the 2013 - 2014 season...
- The Addams Family - November 29 - December 1, 2013
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis - December 29, 2013 - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Mamma Mia! - January 24, 2014, 8 p.m. January 25, 2014, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. January 26, 2014 - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Hello, Dolly! Starring Sally Struthers - February 21, 2014, 8 p.m. February 22, 2014, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. February 23, 2014, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Hair - March 28, 2014, 8 p.m. March 29, 2014, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 30, 2014, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- I Love Lucy - May 6 - 8, 2014, 7:30 p.m. May 9, 2014, 8 p.m. May 10, 2014, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 11, 2014, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets and Seating for Shows at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The Pioneer Center only sells tickets through it's website, at the Pioneer Center box office, or by phone. Tickets from other sources are not approved and may be fraudulent.
To see what the view is like from various seating in the Pioneer Center auditorium, go to the seating charts page. Click each seating section link for a picture of the stage view from that particular spot in the auditorium.
To purchase tickets online, go to the Calendar and Tickets page, then click on the Tickets link by the show you wish to attend.
To purchase tickets in person, go to the Pioneer Center box office at 100 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and two hours before shows. There are two free parking spaces on Court Street reserved for ticket purchasers. They are marked with the Pioneer Center logo and limited to 30 minutes.
Call (775) 686-6600 x4 to purchase tickets by phone. Phone center hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.
All persons attending shows must have a ticket. Lap seating and babes-in-arms are not permitted.
Parking at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The Pioneer Center has no parking lot of its own. The best parking option for performances that begin in the evening is the Washoe County parking lot across Virginia Street and south of the old Washoe County Courthouse. It is on the southwest corner of Court and Virginia Streets. This lot is open to free public parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. There is also metered street parking throughout the area. Parking is enforced Monday through Saturday until 6 p.m., after which it is free. Parking is free all day on Sundays.
Volunteering at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The Pioneer Center employs volunteers to help as ushers at performances. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call (775) 686-6615 and leave a message, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information, refer to the Sign-Up Policies and Procedures.
Pioneer Underground
Pioneer Underground is a separate performance venue from the main Pioneer Center auditorium. The entrance is at the northwest corner of the Pioneer Center plaza at Mill and Virginia Streets. This is an intimate theater where the audience is up close to the stage and performers. Various shows have played here over the years, with Reno Tahoe Comedy currently serving up a steady stream of comedians and comediennes. Visit Reno Tahoe Comedy for a calendar of shows and to purchase tickets.
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River group plans Jan. 5 outing to Tanyard Creek in Ruffin, N.C.
- Last Updated on 07:41 AM 12/14/12
- BY Special to the Gazette
The Dan River Basin Association's First Saturday Outing on Jan. 5 will be a two-mile hike on a farm in Ruffin, N.C., to explore Tanyard Creek. Meeting at 10 a.m. at Happy Home School, participants in the outing will carpool to the site.
Trip coordinator Milton Hundley, an amateur naturalist, geologist and raconteur, said, "Tanyard Creek has a three-stage waterfall over 20 feet high."
At this time of year, the waterfall is unspectacular, as the stream will likely be only a trickle.
The main reason for the hike is not the water, however, but the unusual streambed and surrounding geology.
Named for the tannery owned by the family of 19th-century Governor John Motley Morehead (1796-1866), Tanyard Creek creates a gorge as it cuts through Triassic rock on its way to the nearby Dan River. The "puddingstone" conglomerate formation and petrified wood in the streambed have earned the area's listing as a North Carolina Natural Heritage site.
In the Triassic Era, some 200 million years ago, this section of northern North Carolina and southern Virginia was a deep lake. As rivers flowed into the lake, the slowing water dropped its load of sediment-first the large rocks, then smaller pebbles, then sand and silt. Over the eons, geologic pressures fused the surrounding clay particles, enclosing the rounded rocks and pebbles in an aggregated mass.
These same geologic forces caused some buried logs to become petrified as minerals replaced the organic matter while retaining the original structure of the wood. Small chunks of petrified wood can be found along Tanyard Creek.
Hundley said, "The waterfall goes across the puddingstone, which looks just like concrete. A bowl-shaped rock that was believed to be a grinding mortar is eight or nine feet up the bank, perhaps used for crushing hickory nuts or acorns."
Lines of dark gray rounded boulders, known as igneous dikes, stretch through the woodland along the path to the creek. These dikes were formed when molten rock was forced through underground fissures where it cooled slowly into dense, fine-grained stone that was exposed when the surrounding material eroded away.
Paddlers on the Dan River may see igneous dikes and conglomerate formations in the river at such places as Wide Mouth and Tanyard shoals. Both of these shoals are traversed by navigation sluices constructed in the 19th century to enable commercial batteaux-long, narrow, flat-bottomed wooden boats-to pass safely through the rapids.
Participants in the outing should bring water and lunch, wear hiking boots and layers of water-shedding artificial fabric or wool, and be prepared for rain or wind. Because of the uneven surfaces in the streambed and a short steep ascent out of the gorge, hiking poles are advisable. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver form.


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The American indie-rock band Death Cab for Cutie made some waves in the geek world last week by releasing an iPhone app. The application's release was well covered in the blogosphere and a reoccurring theme was, "Every band should have their own app!". So today's post is a question to you. As a self described iPhone junkie I want an app for my own band… but is there a way? I see two barriers to make this happen. First, unless there is a white box way to make iPhone apps (is there?) then I would need to hire a programmer. Second, even if I had an official app I would have to have it cleared by Apple before it enters the store.
With those two barriers in mind I think the best way forward would be a web app/interface. So if you know any bands who created web interfaces for the iPhone send me the links in the comments please. I wonder if there is a service like sites.google.com or Rapid Weaver specifically for iPhone web interfaces. By the way, the next version of Wire to the Ear will include an iPhone optimized site.
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AUSTIN, Texas -- State officials say an investigation into the fertilizer plant explosion in West should be finished within two weeks.
Texas State Fire Marshal Chris Connealy told lawmakers at a legislative hearing Wednesday that his office is targeting May 10 for investigators to complete their probe into the origin and cause of the fire and explosion at West Fertilizer Co.
Authorities have not hinted what might have caused the April 17 blast that killed 14 people and injured about 200.
Connealy has raised the possibility that authorities might never uncover the cause. A team of 80 investigators have conducted 300 interviews and are combing through an area that's about 15 acres. He compares the work to an archaeological dig.
The damage is estimated to be $100 million.
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Legos were one of my favorite toys as a kid. I have discovered that as an adult, the joy hasn't faded - I just have more money to spend on them.
Recently, Lego released a series called Monster Hunters that includes sets like a vampire castle, a ghost train, and a werewolf set. I went insane for the haunted house set which just came out (and should be at my doorstep any day.) Lego fans are pretty hardcore, and create some amazing, original designs that are on part with any traditional sculptor's creation. Unsurprisingly, many of these come from the minds of horror fans. I have culled together some of the most impressive horror scenes built from nothing but Legos. Enjoy.
Alex Eylar is a hardcore Lego builder and photographer. My favorite?
The Psycho House
In 2008, zombies were the theme at the annual BrickCon. This is an overview of the Lego zombie apocalypse.
This guy did a whole series of scenes from various installments of Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
This impressive The Ring setup allows you to have Samara crawl out of the well and right through the TV set.
I'm not sure what the Sanctuary of the Damned is from, but holy monkey, it is impressive.
An amazing homage to H.P. Lovecraft
An even more amazing tribute to horror movies, Hill House is an original creation that includes around 10,000 Lego pieces!


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A football adage says it's not how you start — it's how you finish.
That's been especially true of the Wawasee Warriors in 2012.
Wawasee struggled early in the season, atarting out 2-4.
But the Warriors caught fire at midseason, and will enter next Friday night's Class 4A Sectional 11 sectional championship game at Concord winners of their last five. Their latest victim was NLC foe NorthWood, who came to Syracuse and lost to the Warriors, 31-28 in the sectional semifinals.
Special sophomores
Two keys to the Warriors' success in 2012 have been two of the youngest players on the Wawasee roster: Sophomore quarterback Gage reinhard, who completed 12-of-22 passes Friday night for 186 yards, two TDs and two interceptions; and sophomore wide receiver Clayton Cook, who caught three passes for big yards Fruday night — 120 yards and a pair of TDs
Cook said the Warriors had something to prove Friday night against NorthWood, which defeated Wawasee, 35 21 on Wawasee's home field Sept. 14.
The Warriors also have unfinished business with Concord, which defeated the Warriors, 54-7 in Dunlap Sept. 7.
"We're looking forward to playing them again," Cook said.
Familiar Territory
Next Friday, the Concord Minutemen will host the Wawasee Warriors in the Class 4A, Sectional 11 title game.
It will be Concord's fourth straight appearance in a sectional title contest. A year ago, the Minutemen lost 26-13 to NorthWood, Concord defeated South Bend Clay 28-21 in 2010 and lost to Lowell 60-23 in 2009.
Wawasee will be playing its first title contest since the 2004 season when the Warriors finished the season as the Class 4A state runner-up.
Quick Game
The Concord-Northridge game took just a little over two hours as neither team used a time out during the contest. This just one week after the Minutemen played a game of more than three hours at East Noble.
Reserve Time
Concord was ahead 35-0 by halftime, giving Concord coach Tim Dawson the luxury of pulling many of the starters and playing second- or third-team kids the rest of the way.
Quarterback was one position worth noting as Dawson used four different signal callers. Junior Trevor Wilmore started and played the first half. Senior Ryan McKibbin started the second and played several series before being relieved by sophomore Cullen Fisher and sophomore Danny McMahon.
"One of our goals was playing a lot of kids," Dawson said. "Most of the regulars didn't play in the second half."
Northridge used only one quarterback, but had three different players attempt passes. Junior signal caller Tanner Love attempted 14, sophomore Payton Carson five and sophomore Cameron Ridenour one.
Carrier Variety
The Minutemen not only used four quarterbacks, the team used a wide variety of ball carriers.
Concord rushed the ball 33 times split among 11 players. Senior DuWhan Alford was high with six, followed by Wilmore and junior Larry Smith both five and sophomore Jared Emmack four.
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Perhaps the Jimtown Jimmies burned up too much electricity putting 55 points on the scoreboard in Friday's win over the Whitko Wildcats.
The lights at Knepp Field in Baugo Township went out with 6:40 left to play when it was reported that a transformer in the area blew.
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The Jimmies were leading 27-0 in the second quarter before putting the game away with a pair of touchdowns in the final 30 seconds.
Senior Devan Emerson scored on a 7-yard run.
On Whitko's next play from scrimmage sophomore Marquis Schieber intercepted a pass and returned the ball to the W-15.
Jimtown then went to the pass as senior quarterback Brody Olson connected with classmate Evan Oblinger on a 15-yard scoring pass to increase the Jimmie lead to 41-0.


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Shorewood police have arrested and are recommending charges be filed against a 58-year-old Milwaukee man in connection with six illegal entries to cars overnight on Dec. 28.
According to the police log, the six cars were hit sometime between 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 28 and 11 a.m. on Dec. 29. All of the cars were unlocked at the time of the illegal entries.
Three cars were entered in the 3900 block of North Stowell Avenue, two in the 4100 block of Stowell Avenue and another in the 4000 block of North Bartlett Avenue.
Stolen items including $50 men's gloves, a $150 Garmin GPS unit and $65 jacket were recovered following the man's arrest, according to police.
However, a $150 Blackberry cell phone, $10 charger, $500 in CDs and about $10 in change were not.
The arrest comes in the wake of a rash of car break-ins of the village.
The man is not suspected in another illegal entry sometime overnight on Dec. 27 to a car parked in a lot in the 4400 block of North Oakland Avenue. The car was unlocked and $2 in coins was taken.
The man has not been charged as of Friday, according to online court records.