text:
|"Follow me to get updates when I post new items or have a sale! Also, consider becoming a follower of my blog at http://mrspierce0515.blogspot.com!".
The 2011-2012 school year will be my seventh year teaching. I began in first grade, moved the second grade, and then to third grade. I then moved back to second grade and will remain in second grade for the 2011-2012 school year.
I believe in using student directed learning as much as possible.
2008-2009 Teacher of the Year 2010-2011 Clinical Teacher for University Intern 2009-2010 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Candidate 2010-2011 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Retake Candidate 2011-2012 Clinical Teacher for University Intern Site administrator for Once Upon a Classroom at http://mrspierce0515.blogspot.com
In 2004, I earned my BS in Family and Community Services from East Carolina University. In 2005, I completed earning my K-5 Teaching Certification. In 2010 I earned my master's in Elementary Education from East Carolina University.
I grew up in Northeastern North Carolina and attended college at East Carolina University upon graduation from high school. I earned my Bachelor's degree, but was still undecided about my career path in life until spending some time volunteering in After School programs. The rest, as they say, is history.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Geography, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Economics , Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving


text:
Ive learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.
~ Maya Angelou
Id much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and theyre the first to be rescued off sinking ships.
~ Gilda Radner
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they dont have any.
~ Alice Walker
You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.
~ Indira Gandhi
So much has been said and sung of beautiful young girls. Why dont somebody wake up to the beauty of old women?
~ Harriet Beecher Stowe
God gave women intuition and femininity. Used properly, the combination easily jumbles the brain of any man Ive ever met.
~ Farrah Fawcett

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By MARK NEWMAN Courier staff writer
Ottumwa Courier
---- — OTTUMWA – Both students and teachers may feel relief after getting the word: The enrollment freeze has been lifted at Job Corps.
Word came early Monday afternoon from Congressman Dave Loebsack's office that the unpopular lock down on new students was ending across the nation. During the freeze, supporters of the center lamented the impact on kids who needed help. But area residents also worried about the promise of employment having a Job Corps center implied. In job-hungry southeast Iowa, the planned 100-plus jobs created a buzz.
Despite a slow but consistent buildup of young people, the freeze kept Ottumwa's Job Corps site from ever reaching its projected 300 student enrollment, meaning they would not need as many staff members.
The letter to U.S. Senators and members of Congress was short, with the bulk of it saying, "We are pleased to announce that today the Department of Labor is lifting the suspension of enrollment at Job Corps centers, effective immediately. "
It was from the DOL's Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. In recent weeks, elected officials in Washington have questioned the wisdom of shutting off the faucet to a program that successfully takes people from public assistance to paycheck.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin was glad for the change in enrollment at Job Corps Centers across the country. A release from his office said Iowa's two Job Corps Centers – in Denison and Ottumwa – are affected by Monday's decision.
"I am very pleased that Job Corps centers have reopened their doors to new students. Job Corps helps many young people in Iowa and across the country who were left behind in school get another chance to succeed in the workplace and in life. As chairman of the appropriations subcommittee that funds Job Corps, and as chairman of the committee that oversees the program, I will continue to ensure the program remains accessible for at-risk youth," Harkin wrote in an email to the Courier.
One way he and his peers did that was to make a change in regulations: DOL was to be allowed to move funds from one category to another in ways that would support Job Corps funding.
Though the federal agency has been without a full-time director, Loebsack met with Assistant Secretary of Labor Jane Oates about the issue earlier this month.
"This is great news for the Job Corps Center in Ottumwa," Loebsack said. "I have been pushing the Department of Labor to lift the freeze since it was announced earlier this year. The services provided by the center are important to the region and provide quality job training for young people in the area."
But let's not celebrate just yet, said Chuck Grassley, the Republican senator from Iowa. He had made plain in previous weeks that he felt as though Congress was being ignored by the DOL.
After hearing the news Monday, he reviewed the more specific, longer PDF file sent to Job Corps operators. He's still a bit suspicious of the Labor Department's intentions. The PDF file to the operators lists a series of formulae centers must complete before adding students, though it appears Ottumwa might be able to move forward.
"This response is better than a freeze, though it leaves unanswered and unaccounted for what mismanagement led to the enrollment freeze, which was unrelated to the federal sequester," Grassley wrote in a press release Monday. "I was in Ottumwa at the Job Corps Center in February, and I'll continue to monitor the federal agency's handling of enrollment."
Local Job Corps officials were unavailable for comment Monday.


text:
Ring in the new year with fellow Pittsburghers at Highmark's First Night Pittsburgh event.
The family-friendly event is produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and provides visitors the opportunity to ring in the new year while celebrating the arts—dance, music, theater, comedy, hands-on activities and more. Several of the city's theaters will be hosting a variety of performances.
The event begins at 6 p.m. with the Dollar Bank children's fireworks display and a performance by American Idol finalist—and Washington County native—Adam Brock at the Seventh Street-Penn Avenue stage.
A parade begins at 8 p.m., and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be performing at 10:45 p.m. on the Highmark stage on Penn Avenue next to Fifth Avenue Place.
For a full detailed event listing, visit www.firstnightpgh.org/fest_events.
To attend:
For closed-door performances, you can purchase an all-access Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2013 button, which costs $8 per person in advance or $10 the night of the festivities. Children aged 5 years and younger are admitted to performances free of charge. First Night buttons are available at participating Giant Eagle stores, the box office at Theater Square, online at www.firstnightpgh.org or by calling 412-456-6666.
Seat vouchers can be reserved and are available up to the night of the event and until capacity is reached. For the first time ever, the vouchers are available online and can be printed at home for convenience. With one admission button, an attendee can reserve one voucher for one performance of each attraction.
There will be general admission waiting lines for performances at all venues requiring vouchers. Patrons will be seated on a space-available and first-come first-served basis once voucher-holders have been accommodated.
Have images from this or past years' First Nights? Submit them here by clicking on one of the green "Upload Photos and Videos" buttons above.
This article originally appeared on the Plum-Oakmont Patch.


text:
|You Are Ginger
You can be sweet, spicy, mellow, or overpowering.
You are both soothing and unique. You are popular... yet you are often overlooked.
|You Are a Blue Crayon
You are a loyal person, and the truest friend anyone could hope to find.
On the inside, you tend to be emotional and even a bit moody.
However, you know that people depend on you. So you put on a strong front.
Your color wheel opposite is orange. Orange people may be opinionated, but you feel they lack the depth to truly understand what they're saying.


text:
Never again worry about storage in your bedroom with the Moduluxe 8 Drawer Dresser from Copeland. Eight drawers offer plenty of storage space while the elegant wood construction and 15 available pieces make for one elegant piece. Add function and beauty to your bedroom with the Moduluxe 8 Drawer Dresser.
Copeland's Moduluxe Collection offers highly configurable, modular furniture that reimagines the modern bedroom. Constructed of solid wood, the Moduluxe Collection gives you the freedom of sectional storage systems and bedroom sets that help you better utilize your space. The pieces of this elegant collection are designed to work together as one seamless unit but still possess the beatuy and confidence to work alone.
The Moduluxe 8 Drawer Dresser features:
Copeland pieces are crafted from solid wood and hand-applied finishes when you order. Each piece will have slight grain and finish irregulairities. Those variations make each piece unique are considered hallmarks of quality.
Materials:Solid maple, cherry or American black walnut hardwood available in 15 finishes
Dimensions:66 1/8" x 18" x 35"
Today Copeland Furniture manufactures a full line of bedroom, dining room and home office furniture. Designs range from transitional to highly contemporary. Diverse design influences include Arts and Crafts, Asian Design, Shaker Furniture, Scandinavian Design and the architecture and environment of Copeland's home state, Vermont.
Preservation and stewardship are values that run deep in Vermont. They run deep at Copeland Furniture too. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in the furniture they design and manufacture. They know that our environment is, in many ways, very fragile, and that we are the beneficiaries of the strong stewardship ethic practiced and passed down by those who went before us. It is Copeland Furniture's hope that the next generation appreciates their stewardship and is inspired to continue the tradition.
What is covered:Any manufacturers defect that occurs during the entire time of the initial purchaser's use - even if the product has been discontinued.
What is not covered:Damage that occurs because of use or misuse and is not a result of a manufacturer's defect.
Short story:If it's defective, Copeland will fix it.


text:
By Nick Snow
STILLWATER, Okla. —
Walking through the halls, Stillwater High School football coach Tucker Barnard seemed happier than usual — a little too happy.
"In meetings this week, I've caught a few giggles and stuff from the kids because they're laughing at me because I'm so excited (for spring football)," Barnard said.
His players may be laughing at him, but Barnard has every reason to smile as the Pioneers prepare for their first spring practices Monday.
Gone are the days in which Barnard had to keep one eye on the quarterbacks, hoping Braxton Noble or Taggart Brown would show him something to win the starting role. But with Brown moving, the job now belongs to Noble — no questions asked.
"Braxton's a pretty solid No. 1 for us," Barnard said. "We felt like he really proved himself to us. Going into the season last year and the first half of the season before he got hurt, we felt really good about it. We're excited to have him back and we're excited to have him a year older and another year working with coach (Paul) Hix studying film and talking about technique.
"We've got young quarterbacks that obviously will need to get ready in case we're in a situation like last year where the quarterback goes down. ... It's certainly comforting to kind of know where your strengths and weaknesses are and not having to try to figure those things out."
In fact, there's very little that Barnard said he will be trying to figure out during the spring, allowing him to focus more on the refining the fundamentals of his young squad.
"I think we're going to be young again," Barnard said. "We've got 14 seniors on the team, so it's going to be a young group, but we feel like we've got a lot of experience. Even as a young team, we've got a lot of kids that have played a lot of football last year, so we're expecting major improvements in a lot of areas."
Last year, Barnard's biggest headache daily was the quarterbacks. Now, the biggest concern shifts slightly to the guys in front of Noble.
"I'm most looking forward to seeing what our linemen look like on the offensive and defensive lines," Barnard said. "I'm most looking forward to that because we've got a lot of young guys. There are several guys that played last year at least part of the time, but we think that we can be pretty talented there, so we're pretty excited about that."
Barnard's excitement isn't just contained to the offensive side of the ball. The defense is full of returning players — including a pair of safeties in King Williams and Brooks Zimmerman, along with linebackers C.J. Citizen and Cameron Mayberry.
Perhaps the biggest question for Barnard will be, who will fill in at corner for graduating seniors Chuck Neal and Davyn Thompson?
"We have to figure something out at corner," Barnard said. "We have a lot of young and new faces at corner — guys who haven't played a lot, so there's going to be some pressure on them to perform. Guys like Logan Anderson and Isiah Johnson — Darius Gradney is a third — those are guys we've got to get ready to play."
Thompson's vacancy also leaves a big hole in the backfield for the Pioneers. But where Stillwater might struggle to replace the senior on defense, Barnard is confident the Pioneers won't have that problem on offense in part because of last year's injuries.
"We think we have several guys who will be able to carry the ball for us," Barnard said. "I don't know if they'll split that role, I'm not sure that's the right way to phrase it, but we've got several guys.
"Ty Smith will be our tailback when we enter the spring. He's a good-sized kid, he's a great worker and he played really well for us on junior varsity and he got some playing time at the varsity level later in the season. ... We also had other guys step in at times like King Williams, Cameron Mayberry and Marlon McDonald, so there's plenty of depth there."
There's still a little more than four months until the Pioneers officially kick off the season, but with 37 soon-to-be sophomores joining the spring drills, it's pretty easy to see why Barnard is so excited not just for this spring but for the future of the Pioneer program.
"It's kind of like Christmas," Barnard said. "I've used the word exciting several times, but it really is. We've been having position meetings and we've gone out and walked through some individual type things on the field with our kids — just some little things to try to get ourselves ready for football this week.
"We're certainly excited. It's been a long time. We didn't make the playoffs, took an early exit and it sort of left a bad taste in our mouths. We're ready to get back out, start working and start getting better for next year."


text: You wrote the profile, put up the pic...but are the responses from potential partners in the online dating world not pouring in as fast as you'd like? Are you a catch who'd be a great match...if you could just meet more people to start with? Or are you getting winks and messages, but not from the types of suitors you want? Wish you knew the trick to hooking the interest of potential mates? If you'd love some help tweaking your profile to show off the best "you," email us today!


text:
Nazareth Borough Council on Dec. 3 approved a motion to revisit contracting police services from a neighboring municipality. The borough asked six municipalities if they were interested.
But the sirens from Nazareth continue to fall on deaf ears.
With less than a month to mull and draft a proposal, the Upper Nazareth Board of Supervisors on Dec. 19 said there was insufficient time to properly consider providing police services to Nazareth Borough, according to a report in The Express-Times.
The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors -- the township is covered by Colonial Regional Police -- came to the same decision Dec. 12, and Palmer Township officials answered the call on Dec. 10 with a swift, stiff "no."
Bushkill Township and each municipality that makes up Colonial Regional were also on the list. Colonial Regional covers Lower Nazareth Township, Bath Borough and Hanover Township (Northampton County). It has a contract to cover Chapman Borough.
Nazareth Mayor Fred Daugherty Jr. in December 2011 withdrew his recommendation to buy coverage from Colonial Regional Police after negotiations failed to move forward.
This time around, the borough had guidelines it wanted each municipality to keep in mind:
- Three-year contract at a cost not to exceed $2.8 million.
- The borough's three full-time officers must be added to the police department of the contracting municipality with wages and benefits at least equal to the current Nazareth police contract.
Police Chief -- $67,830
Patrolman (over 6 years) -- $59,660
Patrolman (after 4 years) -- $55,979
- The contracting municipality must agree to lease and operate a substation at 134 S. Main St.
- The contracting municipality agrees to periodic foot patrols in the business district and business checks.
- Nazareth Borough Council shall be permitted to appoint a liaison to attend all Police Committee meetings and receive all correspondence.
According to The Express-Times report, the Upper Nazareth supervisors are open to revisiting the proposal under different guidelines.
For more information and resident response, read "Nazareth Borough Council Revisits Buying Police Coverage" on Nazareth Patch.


text:
Browse All Accessories
Browse Accessories For Your Phone
Latest Headlines
Latest poll
Latest Forum Posts
- G900H or G900F about 58 sec ago by mary beth hale 0
- What type of lock? about 1 min ago by eric002 21
- wifi problems since 4.4.4 update about 1 min ago by Stuart Harlow 0
- Overheating message since KitKat update. about 2 min ago by wallstreet123456 26
- Google vs Microsoft, Which Ecosystem? about 2 min ago by A895 40


text:
Skip Links ↓
The award was established by the Jack Ulmer memorial fund. Recipients: 1991, Dr. Louis Cantor.
<< Back to Results
© 2014 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). All rights reserved. IPFW is an equal access/equal opportunity university.
If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please email the Office of Institutional Equity at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
A group of my co-workers goes walking every day at lunch and today I joined them. As we walked past some bushes, someone wondered aloud about the source of the clicking noise. With investigative skills worthy of Nancy Drew, I peeped under the bush.
Originally, all I saw was something alive and something gray. Because there are a plethora of bunnies in the area, I didn't initially register anything beyond "gray animal" and skipped directly to the thought, "I didn't know rabbits made that noise."
That's because they do not.
Then I noticed the eyes. The gigantic, yellow eyes. At this point, I would say I was about 95% startled, 4% afraid, and 1% excited. Given the small ratio of excitement to those other common sense emotions, happily yelling "It's STANLEY!" might not have been the ideal first reaction. But that's what I did.
(Back story: Stanley is the name we gave to the owl who hung out in the tree outside our cubicle window last summer. No owls have been seen in the area since, and there has been lingering sadness about the owl departure as they provided a great deal of workplace entertainment.)
Even though it was not a cognizant decision, I am happy to report that after my successful detective work, there was at least a small part of me that was smart enough to remove myself from the immediate vicinity of the bird of prey making warning noises.
But despite my desire to leave well enough alone, there appeared to be a Stanley 2 watching over this scene who did not seem to trust my intentions to exit. I was perhaps three steps away from the grounded owl when there was suddenly an owl with an overwhelmingly large wingspan swooping directly in front of my face. I sincerely have no idea where he came from, but I'm guessing he was watching from the building roof and decided to come personally administer a warning.
And this point I moved to 100% terror, which was evidenced by a very unfortunate shriek and the subconscious, split-second decision to use my co-worker as a human shield. I ducked behind him and waited for all predators to depart from the area, promising myself that my days of yelling at local wildlife were officially over. After all this excitement, I decided that I had had enough of nature for the day, cut my walk short, and returned to my cubicle to recount of my adventures from the safety of my computer.


text:
Super fast shipping, item exactly as described. Will purchase from this company again. ... read more
Manufacturer: Nuvo
Finish: Nickel
Width: 9.13
Height: 17.75
Depth: NA
Weight: NA
Socket: Type B Candelabra
Category: flush
Item Number: 60-1069
This Two Light Drum Shade Flush Mount has a Chrome Finish and is part of the Jet Collection.
Compare at: $265.93
No Sales Tax!
Fast and Free Shipping!
Our Price: $209.95
*Free shipping on all Legrand orders. Free shipping on non-Legrand orders over $49. No sales tax except on orders to Missouri
eCommerce Design by Solid Cactus.


text:
Nurse specialist explains causes, prevention & treatments
Nurse specialist explains causes, prevention & treatments
MOST PEOPLE associate spring cleaning with windows, drapes, and carpets. But spring also is the perfect time to purge your closet of clothes you don�t wear.
[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers from Friday's episode ofHannibal. Read at your own risk.]"I'd like to resume my therapy."With those words, NBC'sHannibal reverted back to the familiar Season 1 dynamic between troubled FBI consultant...
Maybe the rants Rob keeps posting about the Obamacare "trainwreck" lack specifics, not to mention coherence, because that makes them impossible to debunk.� Other alleged Obamacare "nightmares," like the sob stories the...
News to knowPresident Barack Obama today said he will nominate Sylvia Mathews Burwell to replace Health and Human...
Syfy has given a straight-to-series order toThe Expanse, a space opera from Academy Award-nominated screenwriting duo Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (Children of Men, Iron Man).
Emily Bergl has landed a guest-starring role on Elementary, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.
Emily Bergl has landed a guest-starring role on Elementary, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.
Attention, Gladiators!Jimmy Kimmel Livewill air a specialScandal-themed episode following Season 3's explosive finale onThursday, April 17.
- Events Calendar


text:
|« Go Back
Click a star to rate.
Express yourself. Find the perfect sentiment for your handmade cards (or scrapbook pages!) with these clear acrylic stamps. You'll have a variety of messages in several different fonts, from an elegant "Happy Birthday" script to a whimsical "celebrate" plus all-occasion sentiments like "just a note", "good luck"—and "I love you". You'll have 29 clear acrylic stamps to play withcombine them or use them singly. Simply peel your stamp off the backing sheet, place it on an acrylic holder, ink it up and stamp! Clean your stamp with a stamp cleaner, or soap and water, then return it to the sheet, positioning it to match the printed image. (Please don't use acetone, bleach or any oil-based cleaner.) Our special acrylic won't yellow. Stamp sheet measures 5 1/2"x7". Images range in size from 1/2" to 5 1/4".
Part number: 751170
You might also like:
People who liked this also liked
Your Recently Viewed Items
Customer comments


text: Home Culture 'What Would You Say to Dr. King?' Contest Rules By: The Root Staff Posted: Aug. 1 2014 9:08 PM 0 shadowandact.com Page 1 of 0 Comments The Root encourages respectful debate and dialogue in our commenting community. To improve the commenting experience for all our readers we will be experimenting with some new formats over the next few weeks. During this transition period the comments section will be unavailable to users. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your continued support of The Root. While we are experimenting, please feel free to leave feedback below about your past experiences commenting at The Root. Loading... Must-See Family Attractions July 29 2014 2:13 PM SPONSORED CONTENT Must-See Family Attractions


text:
Starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the express lanes and the left lane of Interstate 70 in each direction to place concrete on a portion of the new Missouri interchange, which connects the new Mississippi River Bridge to I-70 and Cass Avenue in downtown St. Louis. All lanes are scheduled to be reopened by 3 p.m. Thursday.
In Jefferson County, MoDOT will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Route 30 Safety Improvements that are completed to this date. MoDOT just recently opened the intersections at Dillon, Caroline and Delores, which completes a majority of the crossover work on this corridor.
The event will take place on Friday, November 30 at 10 a.m. outside the Hillsdale Presbyterian Church, located west of Scotsdale at 4848 Highway 30 in House Springs.
Motorists should be aware of the following on-going closures:
- I-70, (westbound section of the Interstate 70 Blanchette bridge over the Missouri River) will remain closed fall 2013. The eastbound I-70 bridge will be used to carry three lanes of traffic in each direction.
- I-64, St. Louis City, the ramps from Forest Park Avenue and Pine Street to eastbound I-64 is closed around the clock through November.
- I-70, St. Louis City, the exit ramp from westbound I-70 to Madison is closed until mid-December.
- Wellington, St. Louis City, the Wellington bridge closed over the River Des Peres until late 2012. Detour to Jamieson Avenue bridge.
- I-55, Jefferson County, the ramp from northbound I-55 to Route M is closed until spring 2013.


text:
Brigham A. McCown, Contributor
I cover the intersection of law, politics and public policy
In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Obama proposed a program to divert revenues from federal oil-and-gas drilling into research for alternative energy solutions. How would that be done? Well, by raising taxes and creating another new government program.
The proposed program carries the name "Energy Security Trust Fund" as a nod to the economic woes facing many families across the nation. The idea builds upon numerous proposals, one by Securing America's Future Energy, or SAFE.
The plan is also similar to one introduced by Representative John. Larson featuring a carbon tax to fund R&D for alternative energy solutions. It remains unclear whether Rep. Larson considers his bill inspiration for the Presidents plan, as his office did not respond to requests for comment. SAFE however did reach out, Larson's plan was pitched as a solution to reduce household gasoline expenses, which have spiked numerous times this past year. Interestingly, the plan will only increase costs to families who can least afford it.
The current idea is to create a government run fund that would be overseen by thought leaders opposed to fossil fuel. The money received by taxing the oil and gas industry would then be spent by the government to support research for electric vehicles, biofuels, solar, and hydrogen fuel cells. The end goal is to eventually replace gasoline and diesel fuel from cars and trucks. While we do not know the details, Larson's original bill would impose a per-unit tax on the carbon dioxide content of fossil fuels, beginning at a rate of $15 per metric ton of CO2.
Just for reference, the average passenger car obtains 20.3 miles per gallon. Therefore, a car driven 12,000 miles per year would roughly be responsible for generating 5.5 metric tons of CO2 per year. Naturally commercial motor vehicles, buses and the like would generate even more on a per unit basis. Airlines would face an even higher cost on a per unit basis.
Aside from the obvious fact that any such tax would be passed along to consumers in the form of even higher fuel costs, such an artificial increase to the operating costs of every personal, business and construction vehicle used in the country would have a chilling effect on our fragile economic recovery. Airlines struggling to avoid bankruptcy would potentially fare worse, and let's not forget that the vast majority of trains run on fuel that would be affected by this government imposed tax.
On the other hand, the plan boasts an incentive for those who "stop contributing to global warming" by granting them a bigger payroll tax rebate.
While enacting a tax for a trust fund traditionally requires the approval from Congress, the President boldly declared, "If Congress won't act soon to protect future generations, I will. I will direct my cabinet to come up with executive actions we can take."
In essence, the "Energy Security Trust Fund" is an attempt to levy a new national tax affecting everything we purchase in this country. That Starbucks cup of coffee didn't just materialize, the coffee, equipment and even plastic lids was transported to your neighborhood location. It would be somewhat untenable to suggest that the actual operating costs would not in turn, be passed along to consumers.
Given the government's less than stellar track record at say, running any other governmental program, it is difficult to imagine how this program would result in any benefit to the average taxpayer. At worse, it is simply another attempt to artificially manipulate the winners the losers in the energy industry by raising costs on one form of energy products while subsidizing another.
Instead of trying to control the markets, policymakers should be looking at ways for renewables to compete on a level playing field with fossil fuels. That's not to say that the government shouldn't pursue R&D, but there's a real difference between initial investment in experimental research and subsidizing a go-to-market strategy for private companies. Real change will occur when renewables can compete with fossil fuels. Opponents point out that the oil and gas industry, the nuclear industry, and many other industries received favorable treatment when they were in their infancy. That is a true statement, but then again, this isn't the early 1900s, or even the 1950s when we were locked in a cold war against the Soviet Union. Moreover, the country was not staggering under a $16 trillion dollar deficit either.
A free market economy requires the government to set a level playing field by formulating and enacting a policies and regulations that foster a level playing field. Or should the government use its authority to advance certain products while discouraging the use of others?
Brigham McCown is the former U.S. energy transportation safety chief appointed by Hon. Norman Y. Mineta (D-CA) who served in both terms of President George W. Bush's Administration. He is a retired naval aviator, and an avid baseball fan who calls it as he sees it, right down the middle. To learn more, visit him on Forbes and National Journal, or follow him onTwitter or Facebook.
Considering how much government has done to help the oil and gas industries — hundreds of billions in research, investment and tax subsidies over the years — it seems only fair that other energy sources get similar (if much less robust) assistance now.
According to Nancy Pfund, Managing Partner of DBL Investors:
"As a percentage of inflation-adjusted federal spending, nuclear subsidies accounted for more than 1 percent of the federal budget over their first 15 years. Oil and gas subsidies made up 0.5 percent of the total budget. Renewable subsidies, in contrast, have constituted only about 0.1 percent."
source: http://www.dblinvestors.com/2013/02/if-america-wants-energy-innovation-it-will-have-to-help-fund-it/
If you study the powers that be (i.e. CFR, Club of Rome, etc.) you can see these tactics and know they are coming into being per design. America is being destroyed form within, and going the way of the predestined North American Union. Decades from now, it will be called: "a failed state." As per plan.
Another tax (which is waging war on the average worker) based on the enormous hoax, otherwise known as Global Warming, or it latest cousin, Climate Change, is only another vehicle for international bankers to get America to decline in standards, and plunge it further into austerity. If you repatthe mantra enough, it sticks, even though there is no empirical proof. Asmazing, but it works with a growing populous of non-thinkers.
Even as our manufacturing sector is brought over to China, via the taxpayer, who never voted on any of it.
Just like using oil and gas to heat your home in Denmark will soon be "illegal?" It is an abomination, what government(s) (meaning to steer the mind) does to the poor people around the world, that it habitually taxes to death, and enslaves – via inextinguishable debts – owed to the Federal Reserve, when it does not have to.
Americans are mostly clueless to these proceedings and nothing more than lifelong debt-slaves. Even when the Constitution says, they do not have to be? And can print their own money, based on gold and silver deposits. Soon, Americans will not be able to afford cars, or to heat their homes. While our "leaders" indentured to bankers and their owned corporations, give themselves pay raises, and cannot even agree on any way to balance Americas ever-increasing debt.
Sounds like financial slavery to me.


text:
News Article
Ever wonder what Sesame Street's Cookie Monster would look like if he was a real monster, specifically the baddest of all monsters, H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu? So did the artist known as InfinityWave (a.k.a. Spiritgreen), who illustrated "Cookiethulhu", a very cool new t-shirt. Find out how to get yours after the jump.
Cookiethulhu is available for just ten bucks today only from TeeFury.com. InfinityWave describes it as "a tribute to Cookie Monster's song 'If moon was cookie', and the Earth-destroying, C'thulhu mythos of HP Lovecraft." For more, check out InfinityWave's website.


text:
M. Pearl Avalos
Sept. 16, 1926-Oct. 17, 2013
MILFORD — M. Pearl Avalos, 87, died Thursday at Avalon Village in Ligonier.
She is survived by her five children, Peggy Glant of Leesburg, Georgia (Steve) Finton of Fort Wayne, Mary (Cletus) England of Milford, Rex Westerman of Marion and Sandy (Buddy) Greer of Milford.
Burial will with graveside services will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at Concord Cemetery, Syracuse.
Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, is handling arrangements.


text:
Without doubt one of the hottest topics in the US right now is the continued momentum in the marketing power of "Green Products." No longer when someone refers to green does it mean money. The latest buzz associated with the multi-meaning word "green" is products/services that promote global environmental protection. This can be a very small effort such as the new trend in emails of putting a footnote at the bottom of the email "not to print out unless necessary" all the way up to homes that can now be self sufficient with solar power, wind, and other environmentally friendly features.Our regular readers have probably noticed that using natural products has become a regular part of our features. Some of the information we will cover has appeared previously but some of the information may be very surprising and interesting. The good news is the candle market is chalk full of great products that can utilize raw materials that are renewable.
Green Candle Waxes
One way to keep your candle making process environmentally "green" is to choose a "green" candle wax.
Other Green Components
In addition to wax there are other key components of the candle to consider. In an effort to continue to offer products to meet today's consumers, we are very excited to launch a brand new line of glassware made of 100% recycled glass. This new line will start with six styles and more to come.Think of the marketing appeal your candle will have when you can advertise that the wax is natural and the glassware is made of 100% recycled glass. As companies look to make their candles more green, using recycled glass can go a long way in this strategy. Since the container is made of recycled glass there can be some uneven surfaces in the glass. If your strategy is to make your candles even more environmentally friendly this will go a long way in doing so.
Another component, while not large, is the metal sustainer. Did you know that metal was one of the first materials to be recycled and in today's world is one of the most recycled materials. The metal sustainers we offer have on average 40% of recycled metals. In the upcoming months we will be trying to move that figure higher to 80%. The problem right now is there is a shortage of metal and achieving the percentage you desire in recycled material is not attainable.One of the easier components of a candle to keep natural is the wick. The wick is generally cotton which is also 100% natural. On several series of wicks there are cores that can be natural such as cotton and paper. In addition, new wicks are continually developed to improve the performance of the candle regarding to sooting and smoking.If you want all natural fragrances you can consider essential oils, however, they do have some inherent issues, such as low flash points and limited selection. Be sure to test any essential oil in your specific application.
The demand for green products will continue to increase and the more your products can offer that use "green components" the more markets you open.
Tags: beeswax, candle making, glass container, honeycomb beeswax sheets, natural beeswax, natural candle wax, soy wax
Categories: Candle Making (General) | Candle Making Projects & Crafts
Related posts
Hi I'm Chandler. Thanks for visiting! Illumine is all about helpful projects, ideas, and articles related to candle and soap making and the candle and soap making business.
home | candle making supplies | about
| customer service | ordering help
| shipping
custom services | candle making FAQ | candle making videos | candle making links | terms
| privacy
The Candlewic Company
Supplies the candle making industry with candle
making kits, molds and accessories including candle wax, gel, and wicks.
3765 Old Easton Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
800-368-3352 | Local: 215-230-3601
Fax: 215-230-3606
Official Distributors of: Penreco Candle Gels
Members: IGCA, National Candle Association
Candle making supplies
candle wax
blended candle wax
international candle wax
granulated candle wax
soy wax
paraffin wax
beeswax sheets
candle gel wax
natural candle wax
candle wicks
candle molds
candle colors
candle scents
candle making kits
candle equipment
candle wax additives
Soap making supplies
making product details
melt & pour bases
essential oils
natural additives
soap molds
soap dyes
All content copyright 1999-2014 The Candlewic
All Rights Reserved. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices subject
to change without notice.
Website designed and maintained by MoJo


text:
Margarita Venegas
Members who thought they were part of the Parker County Tea Party were notified last week that the name has actually been registered to another political group.
As they accuse Zan Prince, chairwoman of the county's Republican Party of unfairly taking the name — and forcing them to re-form as The Tea Party Patriots of Parker County — Republican party members have, in turn, pointed out that the Tea Party Patriots candidate, Eric Matthews, is currently being looked at by the state Attorney General's office.
Although the Weatherford municipal elections are nonpartisan, both Jeff Robinson and Matthews have been backed by political groups.
"As far as non partisan races, each candidate carries values more closely related to a political party into a race," said Prince about why political action committees she supports have chosen Robinson as the best candidate. "I have provided the primary voting affiliation of candidates to Parker County citizens as an educational tool in the voting process. I think it's important to have less government, lower taxes, strong family values candidates elected to all positions."
Yet, Matthews said, he is one of the members of the Republican Party who stopped attending meetings with the county group because he has a different ideology than Prince. He did not elaborate on what that difference was, but did note that, because he and others felt differently, they organized the Parker County Tea Party in 2009.
"The Tea Party Patriots back me because they are backing someone with the same ideology," Matthews said.
However, in mid-2010, Prince registered two PACs, one of which has the name Parker County Tea Party.
Dawn King, who leads the Tea Party Patriots group, sent a release to the media Thursday noting that on Monday Prince contacted her by email, alerting King that she was not the organizer for the Parker County Tea Party.
King and Weatherford Planning and Zoning Chairman Brad Felmey both wrote pieces for Parkercountyblog.com in which they blasted Prince. Felmey went so far as to personally attack Prince. According to Matthews, neither was available or would comment if reached.
Instead, Matthews explained the dissatisfaction with Prince this way: "Most folks feel like she is trying to use her position as the Republican Party Chair to tell them how they must vote versus allowing them to research the candidates and make up their own minds."
Prince, however, notes that she doesn't understand why there is a disconnect among the groups — and points out that there are various active Republican and Tea Party groups in the county.
"I have no idea why Dawn's 'group' is so against complimentary efforts for the common cause. We have many TEA Party Patriots that are active in Republican events and activities. They vote in the Republican Party, and by affiliation with Party Platform beliefs, they are Republicans," Prince wrote in an email.
The tension between the two groups comes after Republican Party members and precinct worker Evon Markum, who works with Prince, wrote a letter to the editor that mentioned Matthews is being investigated by the state Attorney General's office. Prince filed a complaint following the November 2010 elections indicating that Matthews was electioneering illegally in a precinct at which Markum was volunteering.
Matthews said he was simply trying to ask the state voting inspector questions and didn't realize the complaint had been turned over from the Secretary of State's office to the Attorney General's office as of April 13.


text:
In this behind the scenes footage from Voice winner Javier Colon's Rolling Stone photo shoot with photographer Doug Inglish, the singer strums his guitar and sings a tender rendition of Coldplay's hit ballad "Fix You." Colon seems entirely relaxed and easygoing in the clip, which makes it very easy to see why so many people are calling him one of the nicest guys in show business. "He's such a pure, sweet human being," Voice coach Adam Levine told Rolling Stone in the August 4, 2011 issue, on stands now. "There aren't enough of those guys in our business."
• 'The Voice' Finale: America Crowns Javier Colon
• 'The Voice': Idol's Wild Child
• Exclusive Video: Cee Lo Green: 'The Voice Is Completely Genuine'
• Exclusive Video: Adam Levine Says 'The Voice' Isn't Reality TV
• Exclusive Video: Blake Shelton Reveals He Was Unsure About 'The Voice'
• Exclusive Video: 'The Voice' Will Inspire Christina Aguilera's New Album
More Videos
Picks From Around the Web
blog comments powered by Disqus
Featured News From esquire
Most Popular
Follow us
We may use your e-mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you, on behalf of Rolling Stone and its partners. For more information please read our Privacy Policy.


text:
GIFs of the Astros win over Mariners on Tuesday night.
Creating GIFs for the Houston Astros vs. the Seattle Mariners and Felix Hernandez.
Houston Astros dig themselves an early football score like deficit against the Cleveland Indians.
The Houston Astros return home to take on the Cleveland Indians.
Astros swept by the A's. Now they head home to take on the Cleveland Indians.
After a deflating loss Saturday night the Astros try to bounce back and leave Los Angeles with their second series win of 2013.
After winning the opener the Astros go for the series win against the struggling Angels.
The Houston Astros take on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field
GIFs of Brad Peacock and the Houston Astros taking on the Oakland Athletics Friday April 5, 2013
We'll email you a reset link.
If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead.
You must be a member of The Crawfish Boxes to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at The Crawfish Boxes. You should read them.
You must be a member of The Crawfish Boxes to participate.
We have our own Community Guidelines at The Crawfish Boxes. You should read them.
Choose an available username to complete sign up.
In order to provide our users with a better overall experience, we ask for more information from Facebook when using it to login so that we can learn more about our audience and provide you with the best possible experience. We do not store specific user data and the sharing of it is not required to login with Facebook.


text: Tuxedo Fashion Trend Fall 2011 Tux Luxe For Less — The Best Menswear Inspired Pieces For Under $200 by Chi Chau 8/25/11 1 Reactions 146 Shares Print 136 1 9 0 0 There's nothing sexier than a woman dressed up like a man — done right, of course. This season's trend calls on that very notion with designers like Yves Saint Laurent, Phillip Lim, and Michael Kors showing off their renditions on sexy menswear for Fall. In our stylish dreams, we'd be able to afford it all but not so much in real life. Luckily, fashion doesn't discriminate. We found ten tuxedo inspired options, ranging from polished blazers to sleek shorts, all priced under $200. Amazing, yes? Listen up to our three styling tips below before you start shopping: Temper this masculine trend with statement jewelry and an equally bold red lip. Black and white combos will always look good but don't forget to mix things up with lighter, ivory hues for a Chanel-inspired look. Pair a crisp tuxedo shirt with skinny blue jeans and a pair of heels for an effortlessly chic look. Now flip the slideshow to shop the tux luxe trend for less. What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A streamlined black blazer with a cool contrast satin panel and cropped sleeves. Oasis Tux Jacket ($128) 1 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 We love the neutral hue and casual neck tie. Gap Tie Neck Blouse ($50) 2 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A chic and comfortable option for running around town. Jupiter Black Patent Gem Heel Bow Pumps ($100) 3 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 An investment that will last a lifetime. J.Crew Tuxedo Shirt in Thomas Mason Fabric ($150) 4 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 We love these polished shorts for those warmer Fall days. Rachel Zoe Cuffed Tuxedo Shorts ($195) 6 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Contrast a pair pf black trousers with this oyster hued blazer and a button-up blouse. Topshop Oyster Blazer ($130) 6 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A pair of perfect fitting black pants are a must for Fall. One of our editors swears by this particular brand and silhouette. The Farrah Skinny Crop ($159) 7 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The white trim and ankle strap make this a polished option for tuxedo dressing. BCBGeneration Nesta Patent Trim Platform Sandals ($66) 8 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A cropped cut with a super skinny lapel. Gap Ponte Tuxedo Jacket ($70) 9 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 We love this feminine take on tux luxe. This one would be perfect for our adorable (and very stylish) preggers editor, Noria Morales. ASOS Draped Bow Top ($64) 11 / 10 136 1 9 0 0 Read More Fall ShoppingTuxedo JacketsJcrewAsosFallGapShopping Gap Give Your All-American Girl Look a New Twist 1 week ago One Maxi Dress Styled 10 Ways 2 weeks ago Heat Things Up With Summer Style Essentials 5/22 Denim You Can Wear in the Summer Heat 5/07 We Found the Most Impressive $70 Dress, Ever 4/14 Kate Middleton Went to Gap — Here's What She Should've Bought 4/01 Get a Personalized Fashion & Beauty Newsletter! Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional): Celebrity Style Street Style Beauty Tips Fashion & Beauty News Link Love Tim Gunn turns 61 today, and he's offering up style tips — InStyle Believe it or not, you can stay sweat-free and stylish this Summer — HuffPost Style How real is that ruby you're about to buy? — Racked Ankle socks are the accessory your outfit's been missing — Who What Wear We'll trust the Victoria's Secret Angels to show us what's sexy — StyleList This tank will make getting out of bed so much easier — The Cut Does norm-core have staying power, or is it too boring? — Fashionista Bring your off-duty outfits to the office this week — The Zoe Report You don't want to pack for any trip without this bag — Domaine Home Source: Getty / Bryan Bedder


text:
Medical centre is demolished (From Evesham Journal)
Get involved! Send your photos, video, news & views by texting EJ NEWS to 80360 or e-mail us
Medical centre is demolished
12:00pm Friday 1st February 2013 in News
PERSHORE'S former medical centre, which has stood empty for about six years, has been demolished to make way for new homes.
The building in Priest Lane was knocked down by developers on Monday to clear the site for 13 properties. The homes, being built by Rooftop Housing Group, will all be affordable.
The town council had opposed the plans as there will only be eight parking spaces for the 13 homes, but Wychavon District Council unanimously approved the proposals saying the plans were the best that could be achieved.
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
Archives Search
Search only: Library, Archives Advanced Search, Ancestors, Images, Search All
To submit a comment, contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Description found in Archives
Place of creation
No place, unknown, or undetermined
United Electrical News
sold by: Royal Military Chronicle
Support: 39.700 x 33.300 cm
Image: 31.700 x 25.500 cm
Inventory no.: c2
Scope and content
an original editorial cartoon depicting businessmen dropping "people" bombs labelled "compensation benefits" from an airplane representing corporate profit
040000 Item no. assigned by LAC 67
Terms of use
Credit: Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1991-037-67
Copyright: Roy Carless
Additional name(s)
Artist: Carless, Roy, 1920-2009.
Subject heading
1. political.
2. social.
3. politique.
4. Employment issues .
Other system control no.
- Date modified:


text:
This employer has taken extra steps to respond to reviews and provide job seekers with accurate company information, photos, and reviews. Interested for your company? Learn More.
Work in HR? Unlock Free Profile
Aaron's Jobs & Careers in Boardman, OH
Show: All Results Last 7 Days
No jobs found – change your filters above for more results
See What Aaron's Employees Are Saying
Employees say it's "OK" 307 ratings
57% of the CEO 70 ratings
Ronald W. Allen
President & CEO
Pros: "The base pay was horrible for the area however if in the rare case you hit all of your bonuses you have potential to make decent pay. Enjoyed working with the other employees and management, laid back and easy to work for." – Full Review
If you're searching for Aaron's jobs and careers — we can help! Here you'll not only find the latest Aaron's job openings, you can also see what Aaron's employees have to say about a career at Aaron's – salaries, reviews, and interview questions all posted anonymously by Aaron's employees and job seekers.


text:
Click Here To Watch This Video at Hot House
Become a Backroom Member and get instant access to first run Hot House movies, Backroom Exclusive Videos, free BelAmi bonus scenes and loads of new content updated weekly!
Description: Mr. Rock proves hes no Angel when he finds Logan Vaughn shackled to a barber chair wearing a leather harness and latex jock with his cock hanging out. Rock spits on Vaughn, smacks his dick around, and
Permanent link to this video:
Code to embed player in blogs and forums, etc:
Post this video in the JUB Forums with this code:
Simply copy the above code into your JUB forum post and the movie will appear.


text:
Child Abuse Hotline | Who is a "Mandated" Reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect? |
What is Child Abuse and Neglect? | In-Home Tennessee | Training & Development |
The Multiple Response Approach
To report abuse or neglect: 1.877.237.0004 or click here.
The Department of Children's Services received more than 169,000 calls to its child abuse hotline and conducted more than 60,000 investigations into reported child abuse and neglect during fiscal year 2012. The Child Protective Services division strives to protect children whose lives or health are seriously jeopardized because of abusive acts or negligence. This division also supports the preservation of families.
The department practices risk-oriented case management in order to help protect children. These are some of the caseworker's major areas of responsibility:
• Investigating referrals of child abuse or neglect
• Identifying the risks that contributed to the abuse or neglect
• Delivering appropriate services to reduce risks
• Evaluating the success of the intervention
• Continuing services, if necessary
• Closing the case or reuniting the child/children and family


text:
Search Result
Search Tags: maryland state budget
More money for local roads tops Md. mayors' wish lists
Several Montgomery County mayors told state lawmakers representing the county that it's time to bring home more money for municipal transportation projects and maintenance.
Friday - 11/23/2012, 10:43am EST
Tags: transportation funding, Maryland state budget, gridlock
, August 1, 2014
Washington, DC
Now: 74 °FTonight: Breezy and humid with rain at times
Hi: 79 °F | Lo: 68 °F


text:
You must earn 10,000 points to post other members' whiteboard
Congratulations on having the tenacity to post for 1,700+ consecutive days! Good luck on reaching your next milestone!! Warren :-)
Congratulations on posting for 1700 consecutive days. That is real dedication. . Wishing you success in all that you do.
Happy birthday~!
Congrats on One an a Half Million!! Keep up the good work. :^))
Bit late but congrats on reaching 1600 consecutive days! WTG!
Congratulations on posting for 1600 consecutive
days, that's real commitment. May 2014 bring you and yours peace and joy. .YB.
Congratulations on having the perseverance to post for 1,600 consecutive days. Have a Wonderful 2014! Warren :)
A big congratulations on 1600 consecutive reporting days! ~ Jim
Hi buddy! Glad to see you continue moving up in points! Keep posting, it's nice seeing you come back each day as I track your progress to that 2M milestone! Keep going like a PRO Pittsburgh GasBuddy leading the way here in GasBuddyland for others to follow! Averaging more than 975 points each day, and also getting the weekly poll really helps getting to the next level sooner than 96% of the other GBs that just post gas prices occasionally or just part time! Have a nice week! Thanks buddy! Ron
Wishing you and your family all the warmth this Holiday Season has to offer. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with peace and joy. Robert


text:
Hunting for New Digs? Your Guide to Open Houses in Berlin
Patch and Zillow have teamed up to take the guess work out of house hunting!
Posted by Jason Vallee (Editor) ,
Is it location? Is it price? Condition?
Sure you can always rip out the stained fuschia carpet or spend a few weeks scraping "vintage" wallpaper from 1964, but depending on what type of person you are, that can sound exciting, awesomely frugal or just plain awful.
But first, of course, you have to actually look.
To help, we'll use this space to bring you the most updated list of open houses nearby.
Remember: It's not all about granite and stainless. (Or is it?) And no, we don't know why people carpet their bathrooms.
Happy hunting from your friends at Patch!
Make sure to like Berlin Patch on Facebook and follow onTwitter for breaking news, daily updates and more!
Comments + Leave a Comment
BoardsMore »
Got a question? Something on your mind? Talk to your community, directly.
Note Article
Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors.What's on your mind?What's on your mind?Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell somethingPost something
- Your Account
- Sign In
- Join Patch
- Why Join?
- Patch Info
- About us
- Jobs
- Terms of Use
- About our Ads
- Privacy Policy
- Patch Blog
- Partner with Us
- Advertise
- Claim your listing
- Add your business
- PatchU
- Volunteer
Copyright ©2014 Planck LLC d/b/a Patch Media. All rights reserved | Patch Network


text:
At Earth Trust we believe that the best way to look after the places we love is to change the way we live.
We provide special, life changing experiences and reconnect people to the natural world. The Earth Trust is all about people and the way we feel, think and act towards the environment.
The first phase of the Woodland Ways Project is now complete
Take part in the inaugral Earth Trust 10k Run on Sunday 21st September 2014
Hear about biodiversity
offsetting at the Earth Trust
Our joint project with the Environment Agency has won a national environmental award
RWE npower is an Earth Trust Ally supporting school children learning about waste and energy, looking after a top bird site at Thrupp Lake and creating new wildlife ponds in the Little Wittenham Nature Reserve.


text:
August 2, 2014
A preliminary study suggests the vaccine against whooping cough falters after only about three years, adding support to school rules requiring kids to get the vaccination periodically.
California schools have turned away thousands of students this fall who aren't up to date on their shots. That state had a huge spike in whooping cough cases last year, and 10 babies died after exposure from adults or older children.
The study in one California county found the risk of getting the disease was as much as 20 times higher in kids three years or more after they finished receiving a recommended series of vaccinations. But kids vaccinated more recently were well protected.
Dr. David Witt, the lead researcher, presented the findings Monday at an infectious diseases medical conference in Chicago.
To comment, the following rules must be followed:
Comments may be monitored for inappropriate content, but the station is under no legal obligation to do so.
If you believe a comment violates the above rules, please use the Flagging Tool to alert a Moderator.
Flagging does not guarantee removal.
Multiple violations may result in account suspension.
Decisions to suspend or unsuspend accounts are made by Station Moderators.
Questions may be sent to email@example.com. Please provide detailed information.


text:
Junior Summer Kayak Camp 2014
Click here for details.
Adult introductory kayaking courses 2014 **Special offer of 3 for the price of 2**
Click here for details
Course Application Form
Competitive Calendar Only
Training & Assessment Calendar Only
Congratulations to all the clubs who successfully applied for grant aid under the DTTAS Capital Grant Programme 2014. 8 Clubs are due to benefit from the scheme - these are Athy Rowing & Canoe Club, Abbeyshrule Canoe Club, Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club, Limerick Kayak Club, Ribbontail Paddlers, Salmon Leap Canoe Club, Thomastown Paddlers and Wild Water Kayak Club. This is great news for the paddling community as a whole and we look forward to continuing to work together to improve paddling throughout Ireland!
For a full list of the clubs and the breakdown of funding see the link below:
In other exciting news, development works on Sluice Weir, Lucan will kick off from the 7th July 2014, with the majority of construction work due to take place from 14 July - 25 July. We would ask paddlers to be aware of these works and to avoid Sluice during the time that works are taking place.
Check the full press release here for further information.


text:
For PPG Industries Inc., a company dependent on science and technology for growth and customer solutions, globalization refines its business strategy to a fine, clear point, says Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles R. Bunch. The point being: Innovate or die.
"If we don't obsolete our own products with innovations, we're threatened by commoditization," says Bunch, when speaking recently to Tepper School students as part of the W.L. Mellon Speaker Series, a program providing students the opportunity to discuss strategy, global business issues and personal leadership styles with CEOs and leading business executives. "Innovation is almost a rite of survival."
PPG, a global chemical and coatings company, is deeply committed to research and development, he told the MBAs, as a way to maintain proper growth margins for the company and also to deliver new solutions for customer problems.
Innovation is so vital to PPG's success, Bunch says, that he makes monitoring, measuring and managing R&D one of his top priorities. He says PPG develops a net present value for every research project, estimating market size, development cost, product price and time to market as part of the process. The result, he says, is a steady pipeline of new products and refinements of old products to fuel the company's growth.
Among several R&D examples, Bunch described the extension of PPG's Transition Lenses technology to the airline industry. Transitions Lens, an optical product originally for eyeglasses, darkens when exposed to sunlight. PPG is now extending the product to commercial jets, with an innovation that allows passengers to turn a dial to darken the windows according to their preference.
He cited another, from PPG's coatings business, electro-deposition paint bath that has virtually eliminated rust on vehicles. Rust, he reminded the students – many of whom are in their late 20s or early 30s – was once one a severe threat to a car's structural integrity. "Now, it is not even a problem you would be aware of," says Bunch.
He also shared with students his insights on how he managed his career. When joining PPG, he says knew he wanted to work where he could become a general manager on the fastest possible path. But he also cautioned students to not expect to be handed the reins of power too quickly. He urged them to be flexible and willing to take any assignment, as long as they could see it as a step toward his goal.
"Sometimes they had to convince me to do something, but I trusted the people at PPG," he says.
He also stressed performance over pedigree. Getting an MBA from the Tepper School means students have great skills, but don't rely on the degree alone to propel your career forward, he cautions.
"The most important thing you should realize, in my view, is performance," he says.
If you deliver in every job you're asked to do, keep your goals clear and ask for help in achieving them, you will get the help and you will succeed, but only "if you are a valuable employee and are doing your current job."
Bunch also talked about the changes in the work place prompted by the millennial generation. He said he moved six or seven times during the first 10 years of his career, now 29 years at PPG, but acknowledged this is harder today with two-career families – "There's a lot more equality in relationships," he says.
Complicating the picture is the global nature of business. His moves were largely within North America, he says. PPG executives climbing the career ladder today may be asked to move to Europe or Asia, to manage facilities in Poland, India or China, for example.
"We've lost more young people in the last few years than we were used to, probably around job opportunities" for spouses or partners, he says.


text:
Latest NFL
Jul 28, 2014 10:57 PM
Former Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders kind of ripped current Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Jul 28, 2014 10:12 PM
Cardinals linebacker John Abraham was charged with DUI last month in suburban Atlanta.
Jul 28, 2014 9:34 PM
A two-game suspension for assaulting a woman doesn't mean Ravens fans will stop cheering for Ray Rice.
Jul 28, 2014 9:05 PM
Redskins general manager Bruce Allen has some thoughts about how his team treated its star quarterback last season.
Jul 28, 2014 9:02 PM
The Bills are set to play Sunday in Canton, an early test of EJ Manuel's progress. The Saints holding camp at a resort casino is intriguing, too.
Jul 28, 2014 7:45 PM
If you want to bet on your favorite team, here are the over-under win totals for all 32 NFL squads.
Jul 28, 2014 6:35 PM
Though we don't know why Bills left tackle Cordy Glenn is not practicing, he's expected back relatively soon.
Jul 28, 2014 5:02 PM
Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will have to wait until after the season before he gets a new contract.
Fantasy Football | Jul 28, 2014 4:53 PM
Debating two players at the same position? Our Dave Richard helps break down some intra-position battles for Fantasy owners heading into their 2014 drafts.
Jul 28, 2014 4:31 PM
If you've ever wondered what Peyton Manning looks like while dancing, Monday was your lucky day.
Jul 28, 2014 4:06 PM
The Giants coaching staff has some top-notch goals for quarterback Eli Manning.
Jul 28, 2014 3:06 PM
Kirk Cousins may be destined to be the backup quarterback in Washington but that doesn't mean he can't arrive to work in style.
Jul 28, 2014 2:55 PM
The Spartans top prospects for the 2015 class are mostly underclassmen, but it's not unrealistic to think that Michigan State could be the most represented Big Ten team in the 2015 NFL Draft
Jul 28, 2014 2:31 PM
Chip Kelly is entering his second season as the Eagles coach and one of the biggest surprises of Year 1 wasn't the speed of the game, or how different the NFL is from college, but ... the draft.
Jul 28, 2014 2:02 PM
Everything is breaking right for 49ers rookie Carlos Hyde. His ADP is going to rise significantly, and it's more than justified.
Top NFL Headlines
Who will be the Browns' starting quarterback for Week 1?
Fantasy Sports
CBSSports.com Shop
NFL Training Camp Gear


text:
Did you mean?Try your search again
Is anyone familiar with this store?
Hi all.
Planning my wedding in Sintra next September. I'm trying to find a caterer in the area who could provide food for a BBQ for the day after the wedding. The size of the group would be roughly 60 people.
Also if anybody knew of a great local musician suitable for the wedding ceremony and cocktail reception that would be awesome.
Thanks so much!
My husband bought a Panama hat in a gents shop on the main road, right hand side as you are walking up to the Cathedral. Anyone know what it's called. The hat has been lost and I want to buy another one.
Oct 4 arrival in Lisbon, should we stay in Obidos or Nazare first night?
Where in Nazare is a fishing store to purchase a fishing rod?
Does any one know if Christiano Ronaldos shop CR 7 is still in Lisboa? My grandson wants me to bring som Things back with me. Thank you
Is it possible to hire a mobility scooter from the cruise terminal or close by.
Please could you tell me if there is any nightlife in Praira Da Rocha as I am going with a friend and we want to leave the complex and have a walk into a few bars etc? Many thanks
We have a holiday booked at the Rocha Brava next week. Travelling with 2 young children. Can any local experts advice on:
Supermarkets nearby for food shopping - especially child friendly food
Nearest local beach
Thank you
Can anyone please advise regarding transfers to Carvoeiro from Faro Airport. We're are a family of 4; 2 adults and 2 young children. Looking for the quickest transfer possible from and to the airport.
Thank you
what is the least expensive way from Lisbon to candosa?
any convenient and safe parking for a week in summer?
Carris website says Lavra funicular was closed during a period in March and April for repairs. I just wanted to make sure it is open again now. Does anyone know? Thanks.
I would like to buy fish and seahorse designed hand painted ceramics we saw in Sintra.The shop was on the left just above the bus parking area.
I will be in Lisbon on the Feast of Assumption (Friday Aug. 15), staying near the Elevador do Gloria. I want to ride the elevador, but am a little confused as to whether this means the elevador will be closed at certain times that day or night. Here is what Carris' web site says (English page), but I'm still confused:
Monday to Thursday (except holiday eve): 7:00 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Friday (except holiday) and holiday eve´s (Monday to Thursday): 7:00 a.m. to 00:25 a.m.
Saturday (except holiday): 8:30 a.m. to 00:20 a.m.
Sunday and holiday´s (except holiday eve): 9:00 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Sunday (if holiday eve): 9:00 a.m. to 00:25 a.m.
For one thing, I'm not sure how to interpret "holiday eve" and understand how it applies to me. I will get to Lisbon Thursday morning and leave Saturday afternoon. I'm assuming that on Friday, if Feast of Assumption is a major holiday in Portugal, the elevador runs from 9:00 to almost midnight, I guess on the Thursday before, it runs from 7:00 to almost midnight. Are these assumptions correct?
We have booked a large apartment in Lisbon from 12th of August - 19th. The apartment is huge (250m2) and concerning the fact that it receives 6 people, and there are three of us, we are looking for at least two more people to split the costs. Is there anyone interested?
Hi. I found bus site earlier but now having trouble. Could you please give me link or tell me generally how often bus 101 runs in August on a Saturday and about how long it takes from Cacilhas to Cristo Rei? Thank you/obrigada.
I would like to take a bus from Arrifana to Fatima for the day - how do I do this?
Boa noite
Eu gostaria que alguem me ajudasse a saber qual a maneira mais facil, e tambem mais rapida, de ir do aeroporto do Porto ( Sa Carneiro ) ate Cantanhede.
My mother was born in Vila Nova de Gaia. I would like to ride through the area where she was born, and only have limited free time in Porto. What would a taxi cost for a ride from the Mercurio Centro Hotel near Praca de Batalha in Porto to the Gervide section of Oliveira do Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia and back again?
Basic question, please: How is "Funchal" pronounced by its residents? Is it more like "fun" or "foon"?
We are thinking of booking a weeks holiday for 17th Nov 14,we went before in January 2012 & found a lot closed in the old town & weather not warm enough for pool,so if anyone knows about November that would be great.Thank You
thinking about going to Albufeira for a week at New Year. please could you tell me if there is much still open on the strip at this time or year? also are the fireworks on new years eve taking place this year at the old town beach?
I am trying to find a cheap but reliable taxi service that can pick me up from Santarem train station and drive me to Amiais de Cima, Abra.
Can anyone recommend an taxi firm etc
Many thank
Hi I am trying to get in touch with Agua Marinhas hotel in Olhos D'Agua. I will be calling from England. Can anybody give me the necessary codes to get through and if possible the whole phone number?
VirtualTourist®© 1994-2014 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Back to Top
|All reports are strictly confidential. Please explain why you are reporting this:


text:
Nancy C. Rodriguez
Hi everyone, I'm Nancy and I'm an LA native. I graduated from the University of Southern California where I studied communication and journalism. I have experience working in radio, print, broadcast and online. Journalism is my passion. I'm a total news junkie with an addiction to texting. I love music, reading and hanging with friends and family. Oh, and I can be easily bribed with chocolate.
Recent Activity
No activities to show.
Copyright ©2014 Planck LLC d/b/a Patch Media. All rights reserved | Patch Network


text:
Grouse is a rich, tasty, coarse meat that owes its flavour to the heather the birds graze on. It is generally found in the wilds of Scotland, Northern Ireland and on the heaths of northern England.
Try wrapping grouse breasts in bacon (to keep them moist) and serving the meat cooked in its own juices, with wild rice and dark green leaves such as watercress or kale on the side. Or braise a jointed grouse slowly in wine and stock with celery and onions and tuck into pastry for a comforting game pie. For a starter or snack, blend grouse meat into pâté and serve with Melba toast and redcurrant jelly. The birds can also be roasted whole.
Type the ingredients you want to use, then click Go. For better results you can use quotation marks around phrases (e.g. "chicken breast"). Alternatively you can search by chef, programme, cuisine, diet, or dish (e.g. Lasagne).
BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.
This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.


text:
Early Decision Advantages
As you explore Susquehanna, we encourage you to consider the following advantages of Early Decision:
- Early Decision applications are given extra attention, as these applications are the first to be read by the admissions staff.
- A higher percentage of students applying Early Decision are admitted compared to students who apply regular decision.
- Susquehanna's scholarship committee will notify you shortly after your admission if you qualify for a merit scholarship.
- Applicants for need-based financial aid who complete their financial aid applications by Feb. 1 will have a financial aid decision before the Feb. 15 enrollment deposit deadline.
- Priority housing arrangements are made for Early Decision students who pay their enrollment deposits by Feb. 15.
Applicants who are not admitted Early Decision are deferred to the regular decision pool. Additional grades and test scores may be submitted for consideration. If Susquehanna is your first choice, applying Early Decision is the very best way to show our admissions staff that Susquehanna is where you want to enroll.
For students applying to majors that require additional application materials (creative writing and graphic design) or auditions (music), you may be released from your binding Early Decision if the department you have applied to does not admit you to their program. You may still attend Susquehanna and receive Early Decision benefits if you select a different program of study.


text:
After decades spent improving the field of trauma surgery, during which he and his wife raised six of their own children, Dr. Joseph Moylan felt compelled to do more.
So in 2002, the Moylans founded the Durham Nativity School. With its focus on shepherding underprivileged youths from middle school through college, Moylan remained heavily involved with the program and the students from its inception until his death last month.
Of his many accomplishments, his family said, the school was by far his proudest. Ten young men were awarded their diplomas on Friday, bringing the program's total number of graduates to 68.
Each one of these students mattered a great deal to Moylan, whose life was built around being of service to others, his family said. He never gave up on anyone.
Moylan grew up in Hartford, Conn. As family lore has it, he was accepted to college only because someone at Fairfield University owed his parents a favor. He graduated as valedictorian, and headed to medical school.
Moylan focused on trauma surgery. His career largely took place at academic institutions. He spent three pivotal years during the Vietnam War as an attending physician at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston.
Maj. Moylan focused on burn victims and worked under Dr. Basil Pruitt, an army colonel. Pruitt admired Moylan for his decency in dealing with others. Moylan drew the best from his students and staff.
"He was always serious of purpose, but we wasn't vindictive or vituperative when he corrected someone. It was always with a great deal of empathy," Pruitt said.
After the war, Moylan headed the burn unit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before settling into a 30-year career at Duke University Medical Center. During his career, he refined resuscitation therapy for burn patients by proving that the use of hypertonic salt solution could sometimes cause more harm than good, Pruitt said. He also improved the methods for identifying and treating patients with smoke inhalation.
At Duke, Moylan served as the chief of trauma service, which he initiated, and as professor of surgery. During his tenure, Duke University Hospital became a level-one trauma center, the Life Flight helicopter program was initiated, and Moylan lobbied for the state's motorcycle helmet law.
"Joe did not do anything out of selfish ambition," said Mary Pickard, his medical secretary for more than 10 years.
He was always asking others how they were doing, and if he could do anything to help when things weren't going well.
"He valued others, and in his listening he found humility," Pickard said.
In Durham he raised his growing brood. It was through one of his four sons that the seed for the Durham Nativity School was planted back in the 1980s.
While attending Durham Academy, his son, Kiernan Moylan, sought the expertise of Russell Blunt, the nationally renowned track coach who worked for decades at Durham's Hillside High School. In exchange for Blunt's help, Kiernan Moylan agreed to tutor his teammates.
One teammate in particular became a regular at the Moylan dinner table, and the family was troubled to learn that he had made it well into high school without learning how to read. His athletic ability had trumped his education, and despite Kiernan's last-ditch tutoring effort, the Hillside student could not secure an SAT score that would make him eligible for college.
While Moylan's son met his goal by running track at the college level, the other student turned to gangs. When he was shot and killed two years later, Moylan, who had seen years of gang violence while running the trauma department at Duke, felt compelled to respond to the senselessness of such loss.
As his surgical career began to wind down, Moylan and his wife of 51 years, Ann Moylan, toured schools throughout the country looking for a model that would suit Durham's needs.
The Nativity Miguel Network of Schools seemed the perfect fit, and in 2002 the Durham Nativity School accepted its first class of 10 sixth-graders.
Incoming classes now average 15 students, said Dr. Dan Vannelle, head of the school. From the first class of graduates in 2005, three recently graduated from college. Of the total 68 graduates, 65 have attended or are attending private high schools, and 20 have attended or are attending college.
Students often come from well below the poverty line and from single-parent households. Some of them have one or both parents incarcerated, Vannelle said.
The school runs an extended day with shorter breaks, and is far more involved in all aspects of the students' lives than can be achieved in a traditional public school.
Though Moylan was still practicing medicine until the end, he was a steady presence at the school.
"He was incredibly humble. He would let it be known he was no better than anyone else in this building," Vannelle said.
Before leaving the school, Moylan always asked the boys if there was anything he could do for them.
"That was his typical way of exiting the building," Vannelle said.
Amario Carlton graduated from the DNS in 2011 and is now a student at the Asheville School.
"From my encounters with Dr. Moylan, I've learned the meaning of giving back," Carlton said. "He saw something in us most people didn't and I thank him for giving us the opportunity to see a different side of the world."
Carlton's older brother Antonio also graduated from DNS.
"I can truly say he loved my brother and I," Amario Carlton said. "Founding the Durham Nativity School shows that he truly cared about others by taking unprivileged kids, who didn't have the opportunity to succeed in certain schools due to the lack of resources in those schools. He took kids from the streets, and helped shape and mold them into community leaders."
Not every student has become a success story. But even those who were unable to matriculate to college remained a priority for Moylan.
"The thing that I probably will be most mindful of is the fact that he just would not give up on a kid," Vannelle said.
Vannelle pointed to one student who is currently incarcerated. Moylan and his wife made frequent visits to the young man in prison, bringing him books and encouraging him to not give up on himself, for they had not given up on him.
Moylan's children say he was about as involved in their lives as a father could be. Their sports schedules were the priorities around which he built the rest of his agenda, and that extended to his grandchildren.
"As busy as he was at the hospital he always came home for dinner. Or if he couldn't come home for dinner, we'd go to the hospital," said his eldest daughter, Maura Sullivan.
The day he died, he had attended a girls' lacrosse game at Durham Academy. One of his granddaughters' friends was playing, and the avid sports fan took the time from his day to show his support.
Until he died (of cardiac complications), Moylan was still doing surgery once a week at Durham's VA Medical Center.
Later in life, he also attended Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church every day, Brendan Moylan said.
In going through his things they found a well-worn note in his wallet on which a theologian was quoted: life is hard; you will die; in the big picture you are not important; you are not in control; life is not about you, it's about everyone else.
It explained a lot.
"I really think he saw himself as a servant to other people," Brendan Moylan said.
"I always knew my father was a man of very, very deep faith. I thought it was a well, but it was probably more of an ocean."


text:
Often regarded as poor man's shellfish, mussels are cheap and plentiful. In the wild, they grow on coastline rocks and stones but the majority of mussels available in the UK are farmed in suitable coastal waters. Mussels are one of the most environmentally sound types of fish or shellfish available. There's no hefty price tag and, what's more, these little creatures are in abundance.
If you do collect your own mussels, make sure the waters are unpolluted. They are at their best in the colder months outside the breeding season. Shop around when buying mussels and select those with tightly closed shells, avoiding any that are broken. Plump, juicy flesh and a succulent taste of the sea is what you are looking for once they are cooked. Colour is not indicative of quality - orange flesh tells you the mussel is female, while a whiter hue suggests a male.
Unless you know how fresh they are, always eat mussels on the same day you buy them. Carefully place the blue-black mussels into a sinkful of cold water and discard any that stay open when tapped. Pull away their beards and, if you are presenting them in their shells, it's a good idea to give them a good scrub, scraping off any barnacles. A final couple of rinses will ensure a sand-free meal. Mussels need very little cooking. Place them in the bottom of a large, heavy-based pan with a small amount of liquid and turn up the heat to steam them. As soon as the shells start gaping open, you know they are ready. Don't overcook them or you'll end up with rubbery flesh. Discard any that fail to open fully. Mussels are delicious with a wide array of flavours. Steaming them in vermouth or white wine - along with shallots, garlic and a few herbs - is traditional in some European countries. Or try them with a combination of South-east Asian flavourings such as coconut, ginger, lemongrass and chilli. The cooking liquid is half the joy of eating mussels, so have plenty of crusty bread on stand-by for soaking up.
Article by Vanessa Kendell
Type the ingredients you want to use, then click Go. For better results you can use quotation marks around phrases (e.g. "chicken breast"). Alternatively you can search by chef, programme, cuisine, diet, or dish (e.g. Lasagne).
BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.
This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.


text:
Daily Item
---- — By Jon Gerardi
The Daily Item
MILTON -- With two outs and runners on second and third base in the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday, Milton coach Bill Keefer looked down the third base line to batter Kiah Brink and told her it was moments like this that get you on ESPN by stepping up and being a hero.
ESPN may not have been at Milton High, but it was definitely a moment for Brink to become a hero.
Brink ripped a 1-2 pitch at Danville's shortstop. Instead of being cleanly fielded, the ball was bobbled and no play could be made before Milton's Katelyn Gensel trotted across home plate with the winning run.
It capped a late flurry by Milton to win its season-opener against the HAC-I rival Ironmen, 11-10, on a cold and cloudy afternoon.
Trailing by four heading into the sixth inning, the Black Panthers (1-0, 1-0 HAC-I) started to get some breaks against the Ironmen (0-1, 0-1 HAC-I).
With the bases loaded after a Dani Lincoln single, Mary Adams got walked to bring a run in. A passed ball allowed Brink to score, then an error at third base brought in two more runs to tie the game at 10-all and shift the momentum to Milton, who hadn't led since the third inning.
"We could've been out of that inning with no runs that they scored the four in. So happens the girl walks and it goes from there," Danville coach Dwayne Heeter said. "For a first game, I'm pretty proud of the girls. We hit the ball well. Overall, we fielded (well). We've only been outside three or four times, (but) we did well." Gensel opened the seventh inning with a leadoff single into shallow left field before Payton Davis reached on a bunt single to put two runners on with no outs. Brink then ended the game with her grounder.
Milton took the lead early in the third inning thanks to some clutch hitting. After MacKenna Miller grounded out and Lincoln popped out, the Black Panthers then rattled off five consecutive hits with two outs as Adams, Linea Brouse (2-for-3), Bayli Derr (3-4, double), Bethany Brennan and Gensel (2-3) all connected.
The offensive spurt drove in four runs to give Milton the 6-4 lead.
Danville responded by scoring six runs through the fourth and fifth innings in which it sent 16 batters to the plate. The Ironmen had 24 total batters between the third and fifth.
It was during the fourth inning that Keefer made a pitching change, putting Lincoln -- a freshman pitcher -- in the circle to throw for Taylor Batman.
"Our girls are very patient. We made the girls pitch and when they did get one over, we hit it," Heeter said. "We made some mistakes. (Milton) can hit the ball, though; that's a tough team. You have to play every out. They just came right back on us and we let some things get away from us." And hit the ball Milton did, collecting 13 in the win.
Lincoln struggled a bit initially, walking three straight runners home before getting control late in the game when it got close. It was that pitching switch that gave Danville some room to make a move.
"I didn't want either one of them (Lincoln, Batman) throwing an over abundance of pitches. (Lincoln) was a little nervous and couldn't get the ball over the plate for awhile, then we missed the ball at third base there and it just snowballed after that," Keefer said. "She settled down. She threw the last two innings real well (and) didn't give up a run the last two innings. Just a matter of settling down and throwing the ball for strikes."
While two threw for Milton, the Ironmen stuck with Lesley Fritz all seven innings in the circle. Fritz, who pitched in only a handful of games last year, made her first full-time start in Thursday's loss.
Fritz also contributed offensively by hitting a deep double to center field that brought home Alyssa Shaw for the game's first run.
Miller blasted a 1-1 pitch for a home run deep over the left field fence to tie it at 1-all. Derr gave Milton a 2-1 lead in the second inning by scoring from third on a throwing error.
"I'm glad we hit the ball well. It's first game of the year, it's cold (and) you're going to have mistakes defensively," Keefer said. "We got to be able to throw strikes. Hopefully we'll get to where we can get ahead and get people out. We didn't do that very well (Thursday)."


text:
David Craig is a partner in the Consulting practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP working in the Toronto office. He focuses on performance improvement within the information communication sector and on building the Consulting's customer experience management program. David worked on the implementation plan for wireless number portability for the Canadian cellular industry and is now program managing the plan for the carriers. He's also been involved in Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax projects and privacy and security engagements.
Prior to joining PwC in 2004, David worked with a boutique telecom management consultancy. There, he led their global markets group while working and living in London, UK and Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Before consulting he held senior positions in leading Canadian telecom companies. He has been serving the international telecom industry for 23 years.
David earned an Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo in 1983 and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business in London (1996). He has been a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario since 1985.


text:
Only hotels in Santa Barbara are listed below. Find cheap and discounted hotel/motel rates in or nearby Santa Barbara, CA for your upcoming personal or group trip. We show the best Santa Barbara California hotel rooms. Review the Santa Barbara hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. We also have a map of the Santa Barbara hotels. Group booking? Search Santa Barbara Group Hotel DiscountsThe Santa Barbara center point is around the area of Downtown Santa Barbara and the area of De la Guerra Plaza.
|April G., a Hotel Planner from
|Date of Review:
|Score of City:
5.0 / 5
"One of the most gorgeous cities that you could visit"
Santa Barbara to me is one of the most gorgeous cities that you could visit. There is such a diversity in both scenery and activities! You can shop for miles down State Street or enjoy delicious seafood on the Pier. They have hiking trails, parks for family gatherings and volleyball nets ready to go on the beach. For couples there are vineyards and wineries to explore and for anyone with children you will have to take them to Kidsworld. Every time I go there I feel like I've stepped back into history with the beautiful Spanish architecture that surround you. If your a history buff like myself you will also enjoy the Goleta Depot Railway Museum and many other treasures that have been preserved from the early American Frontier. Santa Barbara is truly my home away from home!
Santa Barbara Hotels, Motels & Accommodations
Next 20 Santa Barbara Hotels > [1 - 20 of 50]
Next: See My Santa Barbara Hotels with Pricing >
Below are reviews of the city of Santa Barbara, CA from an actual visitor's perspective.
|Arlene T., from
|Date of Review:
|Score of City:
5.0 / 5
"Take a boat ride! Beautiful."
The boat ride we went on was really nice.


text:
Carnegie Mellon University is home to 280+ student-run organizations recognized by Student Government. The Office of Student Activities organizes a Fall and Winter Activities Fair that will showcase many of our student organizations. Groups span a wide variety of interests and passions representing religious/spiritual, community service/philanthropy, student government, media/publications, club sports/martial arts, professional/academic, political, performance/artistic, gaming, technology, and general interest opportunities.
These fairs are a great way for undergraduate and graduate student organizations to showcase their group, recruit new members, and publicize upcoming programs and initiatives. In addition, these fairs will be a great way for undergraduate and graduate students to find their niche at Carnegie Mellon University.
Winter Activities Fair | Wed., January 21, 2015 | 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wiegand Gym, CUC
- Online registration for the Winter Activities Fair will start Monday, January 5, 2015 at Noon.
Registration is limited only to student government recognized student organizations. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served registration basis, so apply as soon as possible!
Registration will remain open until all available reserved Activities Fair tables are assigned. The Activities Fair Coordinator will notify student organizations via e-mail of their Activities Fair status: Approved, Denied due to space or Denied due to recognition status. You will find out your table number upon check-in at the Fair.
Groups can contact Kaycee Palko to be added to the wait list after registration closes and table spots are full.
Please review the following expectations and tips, which will help prepare you for a successful Activities Fair experience and get your organization off to a great start:
Student Activities | 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 | (412) 268-8704
Contact Us | Carnegie Mellon Home


text:
- Listen Live
- About
- Support
- On-Air
- Music
- Prayer
- Events
Check out the sale by clicking here
Tenth Avenue North will be busy this fall. Releasing their new album "The Struggle" on Aug. 21st. The band will also be on the road for most of this fall.
Mark Hall is a big fan of The Avengers Movie. He had this desk custom made and will be auctioning it off for World Hunger Relief. Check it out.
Brandon Heath shares the stories behind some of your favorite songs.
Casting Crowns received nominations in the categories of Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Song and Top Christian Album for both "Come To The Well" and "Until The Whole World Hears."
"The 2012 Billboard Music Awards" will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Music fans can also follow news about the show and related events on Twitter at @Billboard or on Facebook.com/Billboard.
Source: Provident Music Group
Check out the following new Christian music releases now available online and for purchase at your local music retailer.
Check out Jamie Grace's inspiring story...
New to SOS Radio, "You Lead" from Jamie Grace.
God's Not Dead!
New Christmas music from Jamie Grace, the artist who brought you the song "Hold Me."


text:
ACT1 Theater is proud to present Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by Lynn Stevens.
"Bah! Humbug!" The refrain follows us every Christmas… into parking lots and out of long lines. Gather the family together and take a break from the go-go Christmas Season. Meet our classic characters: Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and of course, Ebenezer Scrooge and his three "spirited" friends. We'll weave our tale with a ribbon of all your favorite Christmas carols. Bring the spirit back to your Christmas Holiday at ACT1.


text:
The Lancers scored four, unanswered third-period goals to stun Lincoln 5-2 Saturday night at Ralston Arena for a sweep of their weekend series.
The Stars held a 2-1 lead entering the final period on a pair of goals by Paul LaDue. His first at 17:23 of the opening period made it a 1-0 game. Omaha's Nash Worden tied it at the 5:23 mark of period two. LaDue's second score just 1:02 later gave the Stars the edge.
The Lancers' Drew Melanson got things started with a goal just 1:05 into the third. Kyle Osterberg gave Omaha a 3-2 advantage with a goal at 10:20. Connor Chatham added a power play goal at 14:56 and Jake Randolph capped off the night with an empty-net tally with :17 remaining in the game.
The Lancers beat the Stars in Lincoln Friday night 3-2.