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This Nintendo "Smart Boy" Phone Concept Is AWESOME
Nintendo will release games for Android and iOS in 2015/16. But what about a bespoke mobile phone too?
The idea of Nintendo building a smartphone is as old as, well, the smartphone concept itself. As a company, Nintendo has taken a pretty hardline towards anything mobile: it's not their bag, meaning if you wanted to play the latest Nintendo titles you HAD to buy Nintendo hardware.
This was the official message for the longest time. But then something happened: Nintendo suddenly changed its mind and decided to start attacking the mobile space with smartphone-centric games based around its most famous characters and franchises. These games will start arriving in earnest within the next few months.
But whether they'll be proper Nintendo games remains to be seen. What's more likely though is a stripped down, simplified screen-tapping affair similar to Angry Birds and its ilk. Not fully immersive 3D worlds and awesome controls via an external, bespoke controller.
The idea of running Nintendo Wii U games on an iPhone or iPad or Android phone or tablet would be a HUGE deal but, sadly, it is something Nintendo seems intent on protecting –– at least for the time being. And this makes sense: it invests A LOT in its hardware and development of its titles. To just give them away for a pittance makes zero financial sense.
Still, mobile's are now extremely powerful. Couple this with the abundance of wireless screen-casting technology now available and the idea of a Nintendo phone, one that CAN run Triple A Nintendo titles and work with existing Nintendo hardware like the Wii U really does start to make sense (at least in my mind, anyway).
And if it looked like this bad boy designed by a guy called Pierre, well, I'd almost certainly bit Nintendo's hand off and throw my money at them.
"In one image," notes BGR, "Cerveau shows how the slot at the top of the device could be used for a multitude of additions, from a larger battery to increased memory to a 13-megapixel 3D camera, giving the phone a modular feel. In another image, Pierre has invented a low-power mode that would make the display look like a classic 8-bit display."
Obviously, this is a concept and we all know these types of things mean jack in the cold light of day. But as a thought experiment it is very interesting. I've always wondered what a Nintendo phone would look like, and while this isn't an official one, you could almost certainly imagine that if Nintendo did release a phone in a parallel universe at some point in space-time it might have looked a little bit like this.
Now, About Those Nintendo Games For Android and iOS...
There is a god, apparently, and he/she has seen fit to work their magic on Nintendo execs in persuading them to bring their creative efforts and characters like Mario, Donkey King and Zelda to Android and iOS. Yes – that's right: Nintendo is now actively developing bespoke gaming content for Android and iOS.
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, told journalists: "This will allow us to build a bridge between smart devices and gaming consoles. It doesn't mean smart devices will eat away at gaming consoles, it will create an entirely new type of demand."
But these games won't just be ports of existing titles like Mario Kart and Zelda; no, they're going to be "completely new game experiences," according to the company. Nintendo is partnering up with developer DeNA for the initiative and is looking to bring all of its best-loved characters and games to mobile.
"To ensure the quality of game experience that consumers expect from this alliance of Nintendo and DeNA, only new original games optimised for smart device functionality will be created," Nintendo said in a statement. But it's not just mobile Nintendo is targeting. No –– the company is looking at all platforms and its planning on bringing them all together via the magic of social gaming.
"Nintendo and DeNA also plan to develop an online membership service that is accessible from smart devices, PC and Nintendo systems, such as the Nintendo 3DS portable system and the Wii U home console. The membership service, which is targeted to launch in the fall of 2015, will be built on DeNA's extensive experience and capabilities in online membership services."
Speaking to Reuters, DeNA CEO Isao Moriyasu said that the company hopes to surpass the 3 billion yen ($25 million) it makes each month from Kaito Royale.
"We want to create games that will be played by hundreds of millions of people," Moriyasu explained. "We want to create multiple hit games rather than aiming to succeed with just one powerful IP element. We haven't talked to Nintendo about targets, but at DeNA, our best-selling game brought in 3 billion yen a month, and we want to surpass that."
Neither company has mentioned any specific details of what titles we can expect or when, but it is very likely we'll see a slew of games announced throughout 2015/16, featuring characters like Mario, Zelda and Donkey King. However, reports suggest the first titles could be with us by the summer, meaning mobile users could be playing an entirely new, mobile-friendly version of Mario by the time the clocks go back. Other titles we can't wait to here more about are Zelda and Pokemon. Ditto for a remake of Star Fox, a game that would be perfectly suited to handheld devices.
Nintendo has reported a profit, the first time it's made money for four years," reports The Independent. "It made 41.8 billion yen (£230 million) in the year to March. The results reported today by the Kyoto-based maker of Super Mario video games and the Wii home console was better than its own forecast for a 30 billion yen (£164 million) profit. It was in line with the forecast in a FactSet survey of analysts."
"Premium experiences" will, however, remain on Nintendo's console, meaning these titles are likely to be stripped down affairs similar to titles like World of Goo and Angry Birds. But this doesn't mean they won't be any good. They're just likely to be more casual compared to what you get on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
Damien McFerran, editorial director of Nintendo Life and KYM contributor, had the following comments on the news that Nintendo would soon begin releasing content for iOS and Android:
"While it might seem like a massive U-Turn for Nintendo, bringing its IP to mobile is a very sensible move, and one which will benefit the company as a whole. It has already experimented with smart devices via its Pokemon franchise, and games on 3DS - like Pokemon Shuffle and Steel Diver - show that the company is exploring free-to-play concepts.
"With all of this in mind, moving to mobile was a logical next step, but it's not something to be nervous about. Just as Microsoft gave smart phone users Halo: Spartan Assault without impacting the core console Halo series, Nintendo can give mobile gamers a whole host of games based on its IP but still maintain the dedicated console approach it has used for the past few decades."
Nintendo and DeNA will also create an online "membership service" that can be accessed on smart devices, PCs and Nintendo consoles, reports Wired. The service will launch sometime this autumn and will use "DeNA's extensive experience" in developing gaming platforms.
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I have severe acute lower back, buttocks, and legs pain for 5 years now. I have tried Lyrica, gabapentin, Teva nortriptyline, nabilone, Cymbalta, Cipralex, tramadol, most of which make me confused, suicidal, and depressed. I have also had 2 back operations to remove a herniated disc. I have also used Fentanyl patches, and had cortisone and other steroid injections. I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, scar tissue, and failed back surgery syndrome. I have seen physiotherapists, chiropractors, and trainers. I also used a TENS machine. Now I have been put on a list for a spinal cord stimulator for over 400 days. I presently take the following medications, aspirin 81 mg, Coversyl 8 mg, Co-rosuvastatin 10 mg, naproxen 220 mg, Teva-glyburide sometimes 5 mg, Janumet 1000 mg, SDZ Supeudol 10 mg, hydromorph contin 6 mg, ratio-Lactulose, co-temazepam, and apply an analgesic cream. I walk 300 yards and the pain gets too acute to go any farther and I have to lay down. I have been given many different exercises that just make the pain unbearable. The only thing that helps is kneeling down on all fours and lifting my back straight up in the air then lowering myself so I am even straight across and rocking back and forth slowly. Two days of walking 300 yards usually means I spend the next 2 to 4 days in bed, laying in the soldier's position. Sitting gets too painful after 5 minutes.
Comment from: Bonbon, 65-74 Female (Patient) Published: January 15
Most effective treatment has been Bowen therapy along with physical therapist stretches. Three of them, lying on back, knees bent, feet flat, bring one ankle across other knee, push gently out on raised knee. Hold 30 seconds and repeat 3 times. Then pull that raised knee toward opposite shoulder, use both hands. Same repetitions. Last, use cloth or rope to hold each leg in a straight out position to stretch hamstring (cloth is under the foot) pull it towards you, but gently. Do this group 3 times daily. Never over stretch! Drugs did not help me.
Comment from: Mvic, 25-34 Female (Patient) Published: October 15
I am a 31-year-old female; I have a sedentary job I sit all day at work. My back was first injured at age 16 doing gymnastics. My back pain was exacerbated by a car wreck 6 years later then an on-the-job injury a year later herniated disk L4-5. I have daily pain and it has worsened with sitting for long periods of time. I have done physical therapy, yoga, core strengthening, Airrosti therapy and nothing helps long term - all temporary. I refuse to take narcotic pain medicines and the tramadol doesn't work anymore. However I have recently discovered I have so food allergies and removing those out of my diet and omitting artificial sweeteners has actually helped, so on a scale of 1-10 I am like a 2 or 3, where I was constantly at a 6 and 7.
Comment from: rgc, 65-74 Male (Patient) Published: April 11
I have severe pain at the belt line in my back and buttocks. I used methadone 10mg. It will stop all nerve pain. You can also try oxycodone or Roxicodone 10mg; take 3 pills 3 times per day. Go to a pain management clinic.
Comment from: Kevlaw, 55-64 Male (Patient) Published: March 07
I have had chronic back pain (L4/5 disc rupture) since I was 26 years of age (Now 57). A specialist told me if I had an operation I would have a 30 per cent chance of the operation being a success, I haven"t yet found anyone who has had a successful operation. I opted not to have the operation and live with pain every day of my life - painkillers help of course and the ones I am on are very addictive so I have to be careful. I would prefer not to take any of course but it is not possible, I don"t know if there is any operation these days that could help, but I would like to find out.
Comment from: Nadia, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: December 17
I just received a cortisone shots on my l4 and l5, and I took many type of medications but nothing seems to work for medications no more. I am told I will need a discectomy, I am still waiting to see a doctor.
Comment from: johnboy365, 55-64 Male (Patient) Published: April 22
I'm a 57-year-old male. I have terrible lower back pain mostly related to a head injury in 2004. The doctor had to do a four-layer fusion in my neck and block L-4. From that point, my lower back has gotten out of control. I take Vicodin 10, four to five times a day, plus I wear a Duragesic pain patch. The problem is mostly L-5, S-1. They want to do surgery; maybe it's my only hope.
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NOME, Alaska (March 13, 2013)—Mitch Seavey, 53, a former champion, won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Wednesday to become the oldest competitor to win Alaska's grueling test of endurance.
Seavey and 10 dogs crossed the Nome finish line to cheering crowds at 10:39 p.m. Alaska Tuesday.
The victory in the 1,000-mile race came after a dueling sprint against Aliy Zirkle, last year's runner-up, along the Bering Sea coast.
The pair jostled for the lead, closely followed by four-time champion Jeff King.
Seavey, who first won the Iditarod in 2004, is the father of last year's champion, Dallas Seavey, who at 25 became the youngest Iditarod winner ever, beating Zirkle to the finish line by one hour.
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From time immemorial, the mandala has been an expression of inner reality for individuals, groups, and whole cultures. When you draw or paint a mandala of your own, you re making a portrait of your unconscious at a particular moment in your life, which when carefully regarded, can provide astonishing insights into your own deepest truth. "The Mandala Workbook "offers a complete guide to mandala work, based on the Great Round the twelve archetypal stages that represent a complete cycle of personal growth. Each stage offers a new way to connect with yourself and to discover the transformative powers of the mandala. Explore a full range of activities throughout the book and for each stage including coloring, drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and more in this engaging and hands-on guide. You ll have fun doing it and you may discover things about yourself that will surprise you.
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I installed it. Went to the only color picker I saw (which was the regular wordpress one above editor box) and now it supplied two rows of extra gray boxes. Where do I key in hex colors?
I installed it. Went to the only color picker I saw (which was the regular wordpress one above editor box) and now it supplied two rows of extra gray boxes. Where do I key in hex colors?
Click on 'Add a colour', and you'll see an input field and a colour picker. Enter the hex value in the input and hit enter. If you need more help, let me know! :)
Okay, the "Add A Color" just showed up on all of my WP sites this morning. Thank you; thank you!
Hmm. Do I need to install tinyMCE first? Or could using Genesis framework have something to do with it not showing up. I have the kitchen sink set of actions in the editor box and I do not see "add a color" as a separate icon or within the Text color picker. I would send you a screenshot but don't see image option here.
Ditto with cagraphicdesign - seeing just two rows of gray boxes, no "Add a Color," also on Genesis.
Screenshot - http://lead.myworshiptimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/04/Screen-Shot-2014-04-29-at-7.06.40-PM.png
@justin.near What role does the account have you're logged in with? Only admins and editors can add colours right now. I'll add it back for authors, but the colours will not save then. Colours are added per blog, not per user.
I am an admin. my editor box looks just like justin.near's screen shot
Weird. Unfortunately I can't reproduce it. If there's no nonce value, the button is removed, but if you're an admin, there should be one. I can't do much without more information...
I just used your plugin on a non-Genesis site and it works FINE! So it is a Studiopress Genesis conflict. I will research this and get back to you if I find a genesis solution you may offer. Thanks for the plugin and your effort to fix the genesis problem
Thanks! I'll fix whatever is broken, but I don't have much time to search for the cause.
From @edluvables in http://wordpress.org/support/topic/input-color-not-working:
I just put this on a new site and when I click the gray boxes under the colors it's not bringing up the custom selections so I can add a color code.
I did an uninstall-reinstall and it's still going on.
Any idea what's going on?
@edluvables, @justinnear-1, are you also using Genesis?
And does this still happen with all plugins turned of? With the default theme? If not, can you identify which one is causing the problem?
I'm not on Genesis on either site TinyMCE is installed on, and I'm admin for both of them.
Adamas theme: http://ow.ly/wn4Xd
Savia theme: http://ow.ly/wn53H
The site with Adamas has more active plugins and I was pretty much done with it when I found your plugin. It was one of the first plugins I added to the Savia theme that didn't come with the theme. Woocommerce updated in between but it doesn't appear to be causing issues.
Turning off plugins didn't bring up the "Add A Color" selection either.
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It does work with the default theme installed on the Savia site, so something is going on when I activate the theme we need to use for the client.
Okay. I can't solve this problem without looking around myself. I've tried to reproduce it, but I can't. If anyone is okay with giving me access to their website, I could take a loo myself, but you don't have to of course. :) If you're interested you can send an email to my name on the left without spaces at gmail dot com.
Thanks @edluvables for letting me look on your site. I've fixed the problem, so I'll release a new version asap.
Awesome! I'll get the update when it's ready and move on to other tasks in the meantime. Thanks for getting it fixed.
There you go. Version 1.3 should fix it for all three of you. Let me know if it doesn't!
You are a GENIUS. I am definitely donating to your plugin!
How to I add this plugin? I did a search for installed plugins and it does not show.
My site is violetpetalsyoga.com
That's weird. I search for "TinyMCE Color Picker" and it shows up first.
Oh, and please start your own topic instead of commenting on closed threads. :)
Im having the same issue. Im using this theme and whenever it's active, I lose the "Add a Color" button
How can we get around this issue? Is there a download link for the old 1.2 version? I remember this whole thing happened after the new 1.3 update (or maybe the update of the theme im using, you both released a new update at about the same time).
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Antoine Bourg
Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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Antoine "Calock" Hillary Bourg, 83, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Pitre Bourg of Houma; two sons, Blaine Bourg and wife, Wanda, of Duson, and Deron Bourg and wife, Deborah, of Houma; one daughter, Melanie Fabre and husband, Terry, of Houma; one sister, Hattie "Meon" LeBlanc of Lafitte; four grandchildren, Jansen Bourg, Meredith Bourg, Lauren Bourg and Jackson Fabre; five great-grandchildren, Hagen Nettie, Logan Chauvin, Parker Blackman, Gavin Bourg and Kole Bourg; and two step-grandsons, Brandon Ruttley and Christopher Ruttley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Bourg and Amelia Bellamore Bourg; six brothers, Felix, Robert, Dennis, Murphy, Sidney and Lane Bourg; and six sisters, Mary Hebert, Alfreda Voisin, Bernice Bordelon, Pearl Mayfield, Victoria Pontiff and Mabel Bourg.
He was a retired commercial fisherman and managed Grand Caillou Recreation Center for 16 years. He served in combat in First Calvary in World War II. He enjoyed gardening, going to the casino and hunting and fishing with his boys. He loved spending time with his family.
He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Joyce Brock, 55, a native of Gadsden, Ala., and resident of Kraemer, died at 4:44 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.
Funeral service was held at noon Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in St. Lawrence the Martyr Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Shannon Westmoreland; one daughter, Jill Borne; two sisters, Niokka Pankey and Sue Duncan; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Brock and Opel Gregory Brock; and one son, Jamie Westmoreland.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Deroche Dupre, 70, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 6:47 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma.
She is survived by her husband, Wickliff J. Dupre; one daughter, Angel Patricia Dupre Edens; one brother, Robert Deroche; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter J. and Cecile Naquin Deroche; one son, Timothy John Dupre Sr.; two daughters, Patricia Ann and Eileen Marie Dupre; four brothers, Alton, Leroy, Herbert and Carlton Deroche; and two sisters, Christine D. Rankin and Leona Levron.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Stephen Michael Eschete, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Nolan Eschete and Patsy Hurst Eschete of Houma; his former wife, Taylor Marshall Eschete; two sons, Ricky Eschete of Oklahoma and Charles Eschete of Clinton; two daughters, Courtney Miley and Leigh Ann Pierre of Denham Springs; two brothers, twin brother Stacy Malcolm Eschete of Houston and Kevin Paul Eschete of Houma; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Eschete.
He was a field service engineer with Schlumberger.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Carmen Gregoire Jr., 33, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.
Services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Judy and James Lirette; one daughter, Wisdom Hancock; one brother, Joey Gregoire; one stepbrother, Cody Lirette; one sister, Shaneakque Gregoire; one stepsister, Stacey Lirette; and his grandparents, Florence Bijeaux, Mary Domangue and Walter Bijeaux.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carmen Gregoire Sr.; and his grandfather.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Leotha Johnson, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by two daughters, Vanessa Lumar of St. James and Sarah Johnson of Vacherie; one son, Mark Johnson of Thibodaux; her stepfather, Eddie Folse of Raceland; seven sisters, Rosemary Thomas, Zelda Folse, Julia Smith, Patricia Joseph and Elnora Joseph, all of Raceland, Ernestine Lewis of Bakerfield, Calif., and Audrey Ray of Houma; six brothers, Randy Folse, Ray Charles Folse, Ernest Williams Jr. and Leo Williams, all of Raceland, Floyd Folse of Thibodaux and Henry Lee Folse of Long Beach, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosetta Triggs Folse and Ernest Williams Sr.; one son, Fredrick Moses Johnson; one daughter, Janis Carr; one brother, Ulysses Folse; and her grandparents, Francis Triggs and Elijah Triggs.
She was a member of Moses Baptist Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Noel Marie LeBlanc, 20, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Karen F. LeBlanc of Lockport; her father and stepmother, Arthur and Martha LeBlanc of Kenner; one sister, Shannon Rodrigue and husband, Ryan Rodrigue, of Frisco, Texas; her grandparents, Hudson Foret and Bolton and Cerita LeBlanc; her godchild, Kayla Rodrigue; her niece, Erika Rodrigue; her godparents, Barry Foret and Kathy F. Blanchard; and aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Madge Foret; and cousin, Zachary Foret.
She was a member of the Bayou Bell Ringers of Cut Off and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Bell Ringers, P.O. Box 110, Cut Off, LA 70345, or to Childrens Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans, LA 70110.
Samart Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Dorothy Garrett Behrens Rabalais, 88, a native of Edna, Texas, died of heart disease, while under hospice care at her daughters Dallas home, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Duncanville, with graveside service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mesquite Cemetery in Mesquite, Texas.
She is survived by her children, Charles Byron Behrens of Duncanville, Alice Behrens Snider Miller of Dallas, Elizabeth Anne Behrens/Nagle of Pacific Grove, Calif., and Rosemary Behrens of Houston; her brother, Harold Garrett; her sister, Jalaane Garrett Haak Orth; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Charles August Behrens; her husband of seven years, Raphael Joseph Rabalais; her son, George Garrett Behrens; her son-in-law, Robert Leon Snider; daughter-in-law, Rosemary Meister Behrens; brothers, Ernest Garrett, G.W. Garrett and Lewis Garrett; and sisters, Ruth Geneva Garrett, Marion Donnie Garrett, Pansy Garrett Park and Audra Garrett Jorns.
She was a devoted Christian whose love for others was her greatest attribute. She was the sixth of 10 children and was raised in Dallas County, primarily in the Mesquite area, where she graduated from Mesquite High School in 1937. She graduated from St. Josephs School of Nursing in Houston in 1940 and was working at St. Josephs Hospital when she married Charles A. Behrens, M.D. in 1941. They had five children, four of which werent born until after Charles returned from serving in World War II. They raised their family in Houston. Mildred was a school room mother for all of her children, Cub Scout Den Mother and Girl Scout leader. She loved being included in her childrens lives. She was also involved in all sorts of community events. She was engaging -- people were drawn to her. She cared about you for whom you were and let you know it. In the 1960s she took a nursing refresher course and soon returned to nursing as the first Employee Health Nurse at St. Josephs Hospital. She continued working at St. Josephs until 1974, when Dr. Behrens closed his medical practice in Houston. They moved to College Station, Texas, where he took up duties in the Student Health Center at Texas A&M. In 1979, after Dr. Behrens retirement, Mildred began working at the Student Health Center as a nurse. After Dr. Behrens death in 1985, she continued working at the Health Center. She was the nurse for 10 weeks during the summers of 1990, 1991, and 1992, on the Texas Clipper (training excursions for Texas A&M students). In 1993 she began working for Hospice Brazos Valley in College Station. In 1994, she moved to Dallas, where three of her children lived nearby. It was while she was in Dallas that one of her children was able to locate a sweetheart from her past; one she had not seen in 58 years. His name was Ray Rabalais, and he lived in Thibodaux. After a few months of renewed courtship, they married in March of 1998 (their romance was featured in a Steve Blow column in the Dallas Morning News). She and Ray then moved to Thibodaux. But, shortly after Rays death in August 2005, Mildred moved back to the Dallas area to be near her children.
Memorial donations can be made to Odyssey Hospice Care, 717 North Harwood Street, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75201. Phone 214-922-9711.
Jaynes Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Charles "Mac" Shelby Jr., 68, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived by his stepmother, Carrie Shelby of Raceland; five daughters, Patricia Triggs, Charlene Shelby and Josephine Bradley of Raceland; Glenda Washington of Atlanta, and Phyllis Washington of Oklahoma; three sons, Charles Shelby III of Houma, Elder Terry Shelby of Thibodaux and Perry Shelby of Raceland; nine sisters, Betty Keller of Franklin, Rose Woods of Thibodaux, Mary Ann Davidson of Atlanta, Carolyn Every of Raceland, Geraldine Cole of Thibodaux, Kim Curtis of Marrero, Debbie Triggs of Thibodaux, Sherry Bolden of Des Allemands and Patricia Lewis of Houma; two brothers, Robert Lawson of Germany and Eric Triggs of Raceland; 24 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Murray Shelby; his parents, Ida H. Lawson and Charles Shelby Sr.; two daughters, Dora and Doreen Shelby; one sister, Frances Triggs; and one brother, Raymond Triggs.
He was Baptist.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Harris Paul Trosclair Sr., 90, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Doris Himel Marse Trosclair; two sons, Rudy Trosclair and Harris Trosclair Jr. and wife, Danielle; one daughter, Janice T. Lassere and husband, Errol "Boogie," one brother, Whitney Trosclair; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Earline Thibodaux Trosclair; his parents, Joseph and Matilda Marse Trosclair; one daughter, Judy T. Maronge; four brothers, Evans, Edmond, Welton and Joseph Trosclair; one sister, Mary T. Rose; and one daughter-in-law, Cathy Gros Trosclair.
He was loved and will be sadly missed.
Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wilbur Paul Winfield, 84, a native of El Campo, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Largent Winfield of Houma; two sons, Darrell Brewer and wife, Myrtle, of Houma, and Tim Brewer of Weatherford, Texas; one sister, Margie Emerson of Lafayette; five grandchildren, Paula Laurent, Tim Brewer, Jimmy Brewer, Scott Brewer and Terry Brewer; and 12 great-grandchildren, Amber Laurent, Rachel Laurent, Nick Laurent, Kinsley Brewer, Alex Brewer, Jace Brewer, Dylan Brewer, Dustin Brewer, Jacob Brewer, Kennedy Brewer, Nathan Brewer and Evan Brewer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Alfred Winfield and Maggie Meeks Winfield; seven brothers; and three sisters.
He was a retired mechanic and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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WASHINGTON (July 26, 2013)—The Food and Drug Administration is proposing new rules to ensure the safety of fresh produce, cheese and other foods imported into the U.S.
A sweeping food safety law passed by Congress 2 1/2 years ago requires the rules, which are meant to establish better checks on what has long been a scattershot effort at guarding against unsafe food imported from more than 150 countries.
The guidelines the FDA proposed Friday would require U.S. food importers to verify that the foreign companies they import from have the same levels of food safety required in this country.
About 15 percent of the food Americans eat is imported, including about 50 percent of fruits and 20 percent of vegetables.


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One of the most overlooked aspects of pregnancy is exercise. We have heard so many pregnant women say, "I'm gonna eat what I want." "This is the one time in my life where I can let it all go." Or our personal favorite, "With each kid I gained the same amount of weight regardless of my exercise and eating habits, so this time, forget it." Why all the talk about food? Because gaining weight and being pregnant typically go hand-in-hand. The aim of prenatal exercise is not to lose weight of course, but more about keeping you healthy and toned in preparation for the strength you will need as your body gets larger in the 3rd trimester, and for delivery.
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Having had 3 babies between us, and knowing countless women who made effort to have a strong exercise regiment during their pregnancies, we want to encourage you to committing to finding your method. Don't worry you don't have to do it everyday or do anything too "hard core". Prenatal exercise is about toning your body, connecting to your body, strengthening your body. Feel good knowing that when you are exercising that you are oxygenating your blood and that is going to your baby with every breath. Check with your health practitioner before you initiate any exercise program. And please exercise in moderation.
Easy Simple Prenatal Exercise Ideas:
- Daily walks, and get creative, mix it up with a hike 2-3 times a week
- Do prenatal pilates
- Swim
- Take prenatal yoga
This is your time to tailor your exercise regime to what works for you and your baby growing inside of you. It is also an opportunity to discover how to slow down while you move. Sure there are women that choose to keep the pace of their regular non-preggo fitness routine, and there are arguments claiming that it is safe to do so. We suggest that during these 40 weeks, you consider pausing, moving with the internal flow that pregnancy seems to naturally vibe, at least some of the time that you exercise. We challenge you to opt for exercise that can be more meditative. It is still movement, and fluid, and has the aim of keeping your stamina ready for your labor day. If you link your breath with the movement while simultaneously thinking of your growing baby, you can aim to match her rhythm. The results can be fantastic, a better high than a "runner's high".
It is also a time where you can ease into movement. Use the walking to gradually understand the new way that you need to breath and balance as you move with the growing belly and changing body. What is more inspiring than your growing baby in your body to motivate you to be the healthiest possible, strong, ready for the challenge of motherhood physically?
Just do it.™ – Nike
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**REMINDER – Pregnancy Awareness Month's blog post is for moms and expectant parents by moms (and of course some experts sprinkled in – and some mom's are licensed board certified experts!). HOWEVER, we are not giving blanket ADVICE on what you should be doing, eating, how you should be exercising, parenting, etc. These are opinions, food for thought….think about it all, talk with your mate, and when it comes to diet, exercise, and health questions, ALWAYS discuss and seek advice from your medical health provider.


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Tens of thousand of people have been protesting in Spain and Portugal angry at harsh austerity measures.
The demonstration in Lisbon was organised by Portugal's largest trade union federation- against cuts imposed as part of the country's eurozone bailout.
In Spain, demonstrators called for the government to amend stringent repossessions laws which have seen hundreds of thousand lose their homes.
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We've yet to WiT Metro: Last Light on RPS, thanks to the review code not working, but its recent release has prompted ex-THQ boss Jason Rubin to write an astonishing article on the development of the game. Over at GamesIndustry.biz, Rubin has written an incendiary post on the daily struggles that Kiev-based dev team 4A Games faced, calling their game "a stunning achievement", and asking for more recognition of their abilities. If accurate, he paints a team building a game with a tiny budget, in a country where implied corruption necessitates smuggling higher-end equipment past customs officials, for a company he describes as "irrational". I'm British, so my monocle is currently on the floor.
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Eventually, Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Desilets will make another game. He'll just have to make some excruciating blood sacrifice on an arcane altar in some Mayan ruins first, because he is clearly cursed. First he left Ubisoft to chase his new vision, then eventual partner THQ drowned in a sea of unsold uDraws, and now – only a few months after being brought back into the Ubisoft fold – he's flying solo once again. This time, however, he claims the departure wasn't voluntary at all. Well, unless you define "being unceremoniously booted out the front door by security guards" as voluntary, anyway.
And Everything Else From THQ Went To… Nordic Games?
OK, Nordic Games, the jig's up. You can go ahead and change your name to THQ II: The Rise Of Mecha-Bilson already, because seriously, you just purchased the publisher's legacy. Sure, Gearbox snagged Homeworld, and the company's modern heavy hitters found new, loving homes, but Nordic now (pending court approval) owns nearly everything else. Red Faction? Yep. Darksiders? Oh, certainly. And oh man, Titan Quest? Sure, why not. Supreme Commander too. And hey, remember Full Spectrum Warrior? I must admit, I – along with my good friend, Basically The Entire World – had forgotten about it, but Nordic deemed the military tactics sorta-sim worth salvaging. Here's the kicker, though: all those? Only the tip of the iceberg.
Homeworld's For Sale, And Supreme Commander Too
When Sega plucked Relic from the ashes of THQ last month, it appears they didn't get the Homeworld license along with it. So for now the sublime space RTS series remains without a home, in an odd case of life imitating art. The Homeworld IP is now up for sale in an auction of THQ's remaining stuff – as is the likes of Supreme Commander, Red Faction, Darksiders, Titan Quest, Full Spectrum Warrior and a whole host of names known and forgotten.
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THQ, Wildman, & The Problem Of Voting With Our Wallets
Vote with your wallet. We constantly preach it as an approach that actually Makes Important Things Happen, but does it? Does it really? It's such an easy be-all, end-all argument to toss out, but things are rarely that simple. The recent death of THQ and potential failure of Gas Powered Games' Wildman represent very tangible examples of how "vote with your wallet" can screech and shatter like so many piggy banks being hurled into a craggy abyss. But there's hope, too, if you know where to look for it. The industry's changing. Here's why that makes us – its most vocal, diehard fans – equal parts more and less powerful than ever.
THQ Doomsday Update: Sega, Crytek, Others Reveal Plans
THQ is dead. Long live… er, not THQ. But its motionless remains haven't gone undisturbed. A number of major publishers descended, vulture-like, to make off with the choicest cuts money could buy. And also Homefront. Yesterday, however, we had no idea what exactly was next for the likes of Metro, Saints Row, Company of Heroes, Darksiders, and South Park. Sure, they've found new homes, but will they fit in? Or will they be forced to live in the cramped cupboards of neglect, with nary a wizarding school in sight? Well, it's still a bit early to say for sure, but – based on comments from each publisher – things are at least looking up.
Fin: THQ Sells Off Most Studios, Basically Done
Update: Helpfully, reader and probable Prince of Handsomeness The JG Man dug up the court form outlining details (including amounts, back-up bidders, etc) of each sale. You can peruse that here.
Original: Well, I suppose it was inevitable. After THQ's attempt at averting a Humpty Dumpty sales situation failed miserably, the writing was pretty much on the wall. So now the grim reaper's scythe has hacked the once-gargantuan publisher into itsy-bitsy pieces and scattered any remaining ashes to the winds. On the upside, pretty much every major THQ franchise and developer (minus Darksiders dev Vigil, sadly) landed safely in less-likely-to-kerplode homes. Also, Relic and Creative Assembly live under the same roof now. Can Company of Shoguns: Total Homeworld or some other dream team RTS be far off? Probably. It's still kind of a silver lining, though, and anyway SHUT UP I'M SAD.


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Entreprayneurs: Business starters pray more often, study finds
The study also found that entrepreneurs tend to understand God as personal and responsive to their needs more than non-entrepreneurs. This finding, that entrepreneurs believe in a personal God who listens and acts, combines with the other finding that they pray more often.
"We found that to be a real novel finding," Dougherty says. "It challenges the idea that entrepreneurs are people that have shed the confines of religion to forge their own path."
Instead, there was a connection to religion through more personalized and privatized practices.
The data comes from a national random sample across the spectrum of religious groups such as evangelicals, mainline Protestants and Catholics. The larger data shows that the different faith traditions do not have much effect on who is and who is not an entrepreneur, Dougherty says.
"There is something still unique about the American entrepreneur regardless of the type of faith community they belong to or even if they do not belong to a faith community in terms of (how) they view God and how frequently they pray to this deity," he says.
Young thinks believing in a personal God is attractive to entrepreneurs because it fits into their mindsets. "As an entrepreneur it does make sense to me," she says. "We are all guided by something, whether it is your gut. You turn to your gut, you turn to a higher power for guidance to make the right decisions. It involves a personal connection."
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The survey also asked participants the name and address of their place of worship. About 60 percent were able to give the contact information for where they attended religious services.
The survey also looked at the extent to which entrepreneurs were in faith communities that encouraged, either modestly or strongly, both starting a new business and making a profit in business. The survey asked, for example, "How is starting a business talked about, if at all, in your place of worship?" and "How is making a profit in business talked about, if at all, in your place of worship?"
Dougherty said it's not surprising that entrepreneurs are more likely to belong to congregations that encourage these things. "No other published research has ever documented this," he says. "And the results raise all sorts of interesting implications."
Dougherty wants to do further research to determine if some faith communities inspire people to take chances in the marketplace and start new businesses. "We think that is really fascinating," he says. "And for a country coming out of a recession, if that is true, then the 300,000 faith communities that dot our landscape will become even more important as potential catalysts for driving economic recovery and growth."
Last summer the Baylor research team traveled the country and conducted about 200 interviews at eight different faith communities to find out why entrepreneurs were in churches that were more pro-business. They asked about how and if their faith communities have inspired workers and entrepreneurs in their work. "So very soon we'll have an answer to that question," Dougherty says, "and I think it will be an interesting one for people."
This can-do attitude would be a very entrepreneurial, according to Young.
"Entrepreneurs think things are possible," Young says, "and they have faith that they are going to figure it out as they go along."
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As hot as it has been outside I think this Ice Age Ice Sensory Activity will not only cool them down, but will keep them busy. You will want to keep an eye on them but it will give you a break from the momma, momma, momma, mooooom.....for maybe a moment or two. Read on below to see how easy it is to put this ice sensory activity together. Ice Age Ice Sensory Activity Materials- Ice Age figurines Water 8x8 baking dish Glitter Pom-Pom balls Directions- 1. Fill a 8x8 baking dish with cold water 2. Have your kids place the Ice Age figurines in where ever they'd like 3. Now have them add in a handful of glittered Pom-Pom balls to act as the meteors they are dodging in the movie 4. Freeze for about 6 hours 5. Remove from the freezer and let sit on your counter for maybe 30 minutes so that the sides loosen up 6. Carefully turn your pan upside down outside and have your kids try to melt to break the ice to save Manny, Sid, Diego, and Scrat! with parental supervision of course! * use large wooden spoon to break the ice so no one gets hurt While the kids are having fun with their Ice Age Ice Sensory Activity you get to sit down with a cup of coffee ( feel free to make it an icy cup of coffee) and gather your thoughts. More sensory posts below: Cappachino Homemade Playdough Homemade White Fir Tree Playdough Lavender Essential Oil Moon Dough … [Read more...]
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Even as a mother, you can never fully explain what Autism looks like. You never know what tomorrow will bring and you never know if you will have a good day or a bad one. It's hard to explain what Autism is to family and friends because they just don't quite understand what you're going through. With every mother with an Autistic child, there is a story; a story of a mother's perspective on autism. Autism is All Consuming: When you hold your little bundle of joy for the first time, you never expect to hear the words Autism come from the doctors mouth about your perfect little child. However, in the blink of an eye, your life becomes consumed with taking care of a child with a multitude of needs. A child you have to make special meals for; a child you have to make schedules for; a child that needs visual clues to put on his or her clothes and shoes; a child that needs your love and affection, but doesn't understand how to give it. Autism is Fear You Can't Explain: You can never imagine the fear a mother faces when her Autistic child gets through two locked doors and is outside somewhere as you search for an hour. You can never understand the fear of keeping your child safe not only from others but from themselves; trying to contain them as they bang their head on the table or throw themselves onto the floor. When you have to put alarm systems in place for your child's bedroom door, window, and the door to the outside, the fear you live in never goes away. Autism … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Bullet Journal
Live gets busy when you are trying to work, homeschool, and life all at the same time. I've been looking at planners and am totally geeking over the different planner stickers that you can get. You can scrapbook your planner! But, for Homeschooling I wanted something a little different and that's where our Homeschooling Bullet Journal comes in. Homeschooling Bullet Journal There are many ways you can start a bullet journal. I have seen countless layouts and inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram, and it's even flooding over to Facebook! I just wanted to take a few moments to show you how our homeschool bullet journal is coming along, how we use it, and hopefully inspire you to start your own! Monthly Spread Because we live in Missouri, we have to track attendance - or hours - for our homeschooling records. I have a small calendar in the corner of each monthly spread and I will circle the days in which we don't homeschool. If you're a homeschooler, you know that most days are filled with learning even if we don't mean them to be. :) I've also included activities (field trips), goals, grades, etc. Bible Reading Log & Memory Verses On the left side of the spread is the Bible Reading Log, where we can track daily Bible reading. On the right side of the spread, I've listed some Bible verses we can look up together and practice/memorize. We put a "yes" sticker next to each one as it's memorized. Movie & Book Lists We have a list of movies for school … [Read more...]
Canning Tomato Sauce
It's that time of year, gardens are offering up, hopefully, a bounty of goodness. Canning is a great way to save some of that goodness for those dreary months of winter. I've joined together with Ball to show you how to's of canning tomato sauce. Ingredients: 10 pounds ripe tomatoes 1 tsp Ball® brand Citric Acid*, divided 2 tsp salt (optional), divided 4 Ball® brand Glass Preserving Jars with Lids and Bands Directions: Quarter tomatoes and place in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring tomatoes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Press tomatoes through a fine sieve or food mill, working in batches, to remove skins and seeds. Make quick work of you tomatoes and more with the Harvest Pro Sauce Maker (be on the look out for more posts featuring this dandy little machine.) Return tomato purée to the saucepan. Add in seasoning and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer 45 minutes or until volume is reduced by half. Stir in citric acid. Add sauce into a hot jar, leaving 1/2 inch headspace Remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rims clean. Center lid on jar and apply band. Tighten the band until finger tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until are jars are filled. Process jars for 35 minutes. Adjust time for altitude. Turn off heat and remove canning lid. Let jars sit for 5 minutes then remove jars and let cool. You can check out the recipe for larger jars Basic … [Read more...]
Homesteading- Pallet Garden
One of the great features of homesteading is upcycling of items for new purposes. One of my favorite upcycle ideas is to turn an old unused pallet into a garden bed. They are a really cheap way to build a bed- they can usually be picked up for free or just a couple dollars. Besides the frugal side of it the wood in combination with some landscape fabric is a very effective weed control and makes for a tidy bed. If you have a pallet or two laying around you may want to consider turning it into a vegetable or herb garden. Homesteading- Pallet Garden There is some debate over whether using pallets is safe for growing food, check out this article from Preparedness Mama on how to tell if a pallet is safe and use your own best judgement. Here is what you need: A pallet Landscaping fabric Soil Staple gun/staples seeds/plants Directions: Flip your pallet so the side with the least amount of wood (normally the bottom) is up. Cover the bottom and sides with landscape fabric and secure with staples. Be generous with your staples, you want the fabric secure so the soil stays in. Flip pallet over so that the landscape fabric is facing down. If your pallet had a nearly solid top and bottom you may want to remove a few boards from the side you will be planting in to give you more room to work. Also, you may wish to sand any particularly rough area on the pallet well to avoid splinters or snagged clothing. Go ahead and place pallet where you … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell Unit Study
If you like book based activities you are going to love this new series! I love using our favorite books from our shelves to create activities, snacks, and art projects Mini. Books open up to so many fun and educational ideas - you can use them as the basis for math, art, and much more. Come walk on the beach with us as we hang out with The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell! There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell Unit Study Story Basket- Create a story basket and use it in several ways-for playing with as you read aloud, for your child to recreate the story with, or just for creative imaginative play. To make a story basket all you need to do is find items from the story like- a shell, a bucket, a fish, a crab, etc… borrow props from your child's toy box to use! Put all the items in a basket with the book, creating an invitation to play, they won't be able to resist. Sensory Bin- Similar to a story basket in that you can use the same props, but with a sensory bin you can add some additional sensory opportunities. Layer 1"-2" of sand in a waterproof tub, add some water if you like or a couple handfuls of blue glass beads (Dollar Tree). Let your child recreate the story and use their imagination to create new ones. Sea Shells- If you want to turn reading "There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell" into an even more enriching educational activity you can add in some math by using sea shells. If you have none on hand you can get a great assorted bag at Dollar … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of Pets Inspired Max Treat Jar #PetCrafts
Secret Life of Pets Max Treat Jar Disclaimer: Today's #PetCrafts is sponsored by Simple Solution. All opinions are my own. There is no way you are as excited to see The Secret Life of Pets movie as we are! But just in case you are I thought I would share this easy, adorable, and most importantly... inexpensive Pet Treat Jar inspired by the movie and most specifically Max one of the leaders of the pack so to speak. I grabbed a lidded jar at Dollar Tree, you can use any jar size you like as this is easy to alter and requires no specific size. I already had a pack of craft foam, paint, and googly eyes on hand, if you don't it will just cost a couple dollars more for you. Supplies Needed for The Secret Life of Pets Max Treat Jar: Jar with a tight fitting lid craft foam in white, brown, and black googly eyes craft paint cotton swabs. glue gun/sticks The Secret Life of Pets Max Treat Jar Directions: For the sides of my jar I wanted paw prints so I just chose the colors I wanted and dipped my index finger in the paint and dotted all over the jar. Then I used a cotton swab to make the little toes that really gave the impression of paw prints. So creating The Secret Life of Pets Max was super easy, first plug in your hot glue gun and let it warm up while you finish the rest. To start all you need to do is trace your lid on white craft foam with a pencil then cut the circle out. Next I placed my white circle on the bottom corner of … [Read more...]
How to Build a Fairy Garden
Are you looking for a fun and inexpensive activity for your homeschool co-op, girl scout troop, birthday party, or sleepover? A fairy garden is a magical way to spend some time, grab all your supplies at Dollar Tree and you can keep it super frugal as well! We did this with a group and the girls had a blast learning how to build a Fairy Garden that they could take home for less than $10 each! While we did this with a larger group you can certainly recreate this at home with just your little one by just buying less products. How to Build a Fairy Garden Here is what you will need to set up each Fairy Garden Cake pans soil moss rocks blue glass pebbles faux succulents/flowers doll furniture optional: spray paint Setting up to build your Fairy Garden So for our get together I covered a picnic table in a plastic cloth to make cleaning up easier and to add a little more color to the table. I also picked up some small and large bowls to hold all our supplies- you can save a little more money by having them reach right into the package while making their gardens. Soil, moss, and all the rocks will be enough for several girls so you really save money here. Next I set out our cake pan bases, the bowls filled with soil, moss, white rocks, large pebbles, blue glass beads, and flowers. How to build a Fairy Garden First have them fill pans with soil halfway, if you want to put real plants and keep these outdoors go ahead and … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Become Self Sufficient
If you want to dip your toe into the waters of self-sufficiency or dive into deep waters you have to start somewhere. Here I have 20 ways to become self-sufficient and less reliant on a stores, government, etc... These are all relatively simple changes that used to be commonplace for our grandparents and fell by the wayside over the years. 20 Ways to Become Self Sufficient Start a Garden- Learn what will grow in your zone, how to grow it, and dig in- literally. Learning to grow your own fruits and vegetables not only saves money but it is the best way to make sure they are organically grown. Start canning- Everything can be canned and put up for day to day use or in a time of need. From tomatoes to citrus fruits to broths. Learn to can using a pressure cooker as well as a hot water bath. Raise livestock- Chickens and cows produce meat and other products that your family will find useful, as will rabbits and goats. Prepare compost- Turn your leftover scraps, weeds, newspapers and more into a rich soil that can be used for free to help grow your garden. Make your own bread- Get a simple bread recipe that you love and then experiment with adding herbs and spices for variety. This is so much better for you than white processed store bread. Try this tasty Homemade Honey Wheat Bread recipe. Learn natural remedies- Study basic herbal remedies using plants, herbs, and essential oils that you can use to help heal your family with. Scrapes, sore throats, … [Read more...]
State the Facts: A Guide to Studying Your States #hsreview
We've been working on state history this past month and we've been using State: The Facts: A Guide to Studying Your State from Laurelwood Books to learn more about our state. State: The Facts A Guide to Studying Your State This is a small book packed with big possibilities. As a homeschool parent I had found that there's really not a lot of study material for learning state history. Mary Ellen Tedrow noticed this same thing and created a resource homeschooling families will love. This study guide is geared toward grades 4-6 but can really be used for older grades as the questions and research is not geared toward a certain age or grade. There's a how to use this book section to get help get you started but my favorite thing is that you can use this book in any order you like. When I opened this book, I expected we would learn about the our state, state tree, flower, and basic information. However, what we got was so much more! The book starts with a section to write down addresses and phone numbers for elected officials from the President down to the Mayor and your local librarian. There are also conversation scripts that can be used to call your local librarian, senator, and congressman to get ask questions. Some of the questions for elected officials include: when did you get elected, what special things are you working on, and what difficulties are you having with it? I think this offers us the opportunity to teach our kids how to pray for our elected … [Read more...]


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2016 Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camper Information
Welcome to the 2016 Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camp participant page. The camp is scheduled for Sunday, July 10 through Thursday, July 14. The camp faculty and staff are looking forward to working with this year's campers.
Continue to check this site prior to the start of the camp for updates. Everything you need to know about your time at camp will be posted on this site. Please read the information posted here so that your camp experience is pleasant.
Camper safety and wellbeing is our utmost priority. We ask that parents and guardians help us in our efforts to account for every student as they move throughout the camp. If you will be picking up your student and removing them from camp at an unscheduled time, please contact the camp director before you leave with the student. The director may ask for identification and/or a signed release statement. Attendance is taken multiple times throughout the day. If a camper is unaccounted for at any point, certain security procedures will ensue. This may include a report to public safety authorities to initiate a formal search. Please help us avoid false alarms by engaging in clear and timely communication.
UNL Conference Services is committed to providing appropriate accommodations to guests with disabilities. In order to ensure that appropriate arrangements can be made, guests with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations must contact the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities at 402-472-3787 at least three weeks prior to their scheduled arrival on campus. Please be prepared to tell that office the name of the conference/camp and dates of attendance. Also, please call the Band Office at 402-472-2505 so that we can assist as needed. Westbrook Music Building and Abel Hall are both accessible to persons with disabilities and accessible parking is available at all sites.
If you still have questions after reading this information thoroughly, please call the Band Office at 402-472-2505.
We have adjusted the check-in routine on Sunday, July 10 due to space considerations. Please read the paragraphs below carefully and download the updated schedule before arriving at camp.
ALL CAMPERS check-in for on Sunday, July 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Abel/Sandoz Welcome Center. Enter the Welcome Center through the large glass doors between Abel Hall (building #71 on the campus map) and Sandoz Hall (building #68.) Campers will receive a nametag, meal card, and instrument locker assignment. Note that name badges must be worn at all times, except when you are in your residence hall room. Sunday lunch is included in the camp registration, and will be served at the Abel-Sandoz dining hall after check-in for both resident and day campers.
ALL CAMPERS drop off instruments at Westbrook Music Building (building #1 on the campus map) and receive locker assignments. There will be a check in table inside the southwest entrance (off 10th Street).
Resident campers are staying in Abel Hall. The residence hall will provide bed linen (sheet and pillow case) and a pillow for the week. You may want to bring a blanket with you since the rooms are air conditioned. The residence hall does not provide hangers. Each room in Abel contains a small refrigerator. Free WiFi access is available for your use. The residence hall staff will explain how to set up the WiFi service on your device. The Abel/Sandoz Welcome Center contains a small convenience store that sells snacks, beverages, personal maintenance items, and some Husker gear. All campers may shop in the convenience store.
University of Nebraska students have been hired to serve as camp counselors and will be in residence on each of the floors assigned to the Summer Marching Band Camp. Please feel free to ask these individuals for assistance.
The use, possession, or storage of hoverboards or similar devices is not permitted in any University of Nebraska-Lincoln residence hall, dining facility or apartment building ("Housing facility"). Any such device is subject to confiscation.
Parking permits will be distributed at check-in to those that requested them on the camp registration form. Resident campers may not drive their cars during the camp and must turn their car keys over to the camp coordinator during check-in on Sunday. Car keys will be kept in a safe location and will be returned at check-out. Day campers may not transport any other campers in their cars.
All camp meals will be served in the Abel/Sandoz dining hall. Day campers will not eat breakfast in the residence hall. The dining hall staff has been advised of all allergies and/or special diets as noted on the registration form. Please email us immediately if you forgot to include dietary issues on the registration form. Include the camper's full name and be brief, but specific about the dietary issues in your email. Note that we need information about allergies and special diets (i.e. vegetarian, gluten free, lactose intolerant, etc.) We will NOT make special arrangements for food preferences.
Summer is officially in full swing, and that means one thing in Nebraska, it could be hot. Please remember to bring plenty of loose, comfortable clothing as many of our rehearsals will be outside. Bring a water bottle marked with your name and sunscreen for these rehearsals. Shorts, T-shirts and comfortable shoes are a safe choice. Please do not plan on marching in flip-flops, or any other kind of sandal. We do not wish to infringe upon your personal sense of style, however, we do ask that you exercise good judgment and not wear anything that has inappropriate language, graphics or print. You will be walking to and from the Glenn Korff School of Music and the Abel Hall dining hall. Please plan to wear comfortable shoes. If you are sensitive to the sun, please make sure the counselors are aware, and let us know if you feel ill at any time.
You will be working with students from a variety of backgrounds who play, march, and spin at different levels. Everyone is attending camp to learn how to improve as a marching band member. So, we ask that you extend courtesy to all in attendance and that you demonstrate a positive and professional attitude. We welcome questions related to the subject matter in all sessions. Feel free to ask the clinicians and counselors for information and/or clarification. This is your time to learn, explore, experiment and discover. Don't allow fear or peer pressure to get in the way. Come ready to try new things.
The University carries liability insurance; however, students are not covered while traveling to and from the camp. If parents have health insurance for their children, they should abide by the rules of their insurance company.
Note that the University and the Glenn Korff School of Music cannot be responsible for lost or stolen personal items, so it would be best to avoid bringing large amounts of cash or extremely valuable items to camp (other than your musical instrument.)
Download the updated camp schedule by clicking on the green button below. You will need software that reads PDF files, such as Adobe Reader or Preview to open the file.Download the UPDATED Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camp Schedule
You are not required to provide any music nor will you be sent any music prior to your arrival on campus. All music and class handouts will be provided during the marching band camp after your arrival. We are looking forward to a wonderful week of learning, getting to know each of you and helping you grow as musicians.
All camp participants, including those in the drum major clinic, must bring their instrument or pole and silk, and all necessary materials (percussion carriers and stands, percussion sticks, mouthpieces, reeds, ligatures, slide/valve oil, etc.). The Glenn Korff School of Music will provide lockers for musical instruments. Secure storage will be provided in locked rehearsal space for any marching percussion instrument that does not fit in a locker.
The Glenn Korff School of Music will provide all front ensemble percussion instruments. Campers should bring their own mallets and sticks as appropriate.
Please be aware that you are responsible for ALL of your personal belongings, including portable electronic equipment. The University and the Glenn Korff School of Music are not responsible for the loss or theft of camper's personal belongings.
The Band Office and camp staff cannot provide band aids, aspirin or any other over the counter medication. Please bring these items with you to camp. We encourage parents to send a cell phone with the camper, if possible. There are no telephones in the residence hall rooms, although there are pay phones in the lobby.
- INSTRUMENT – Campers must bring their own instruments in good working order. Battery percussionists need to bring their own sticks, mallets, carriers and instrument stands (if possible) in addition to the instrument. The University will provide front ensemble instruments. Reed players need to have plenty of extra reeds.
- Pencil and notebook
- Water bottle marked with your name.
- Sun screen
- Casual, cool clothing. Shorts and t-shirts are fine.
- Comfortable athletic shoes and plenty of socks.
- Light jacket
- Resident campers: towel, blanket, alarm clock, toiletries
- A small amount of cash for snacks.
Possession of items two through five will result in the immediate expulsion of the individual from camp.
- Bicycles, skate boards, long boards, hoverboards or scooters
- Guns or weapons of any kind, including pocket knives
- Illegal drugs
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
The camp performance is Thursday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Memorial Stadium (building #54 on the campus map.) Enter the stadium through Gate 3 in the southwest corner of the stadium. Seating is in the lower lever on the west side. There is no admission fee. A public parking garage (building #56) is located on North 10th Street on the west side of Memorial Stadium. Parking fees are at your own expense.
Please be prepared to spend the performance time in the sun. There is very little shade in Memorial Stadium. You may bring water bottles into the stadium with you IF you take them out of the stadium with you at the end of the performance.
The Abel Hall front desk is staffed on a 24-hour basis. You may reach a University Housing employee or the Head Counselor of the Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camp by calling 402-472-1010. You may also call the camp coordinator's office during daytime office hours at 402-472-8781 or the Band Office at 402-472-2505 (8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
The University Health Center is well equipped to meet the medical needs of the campers and has a full staff of doctors and nurses. It is required that any student who becomes ill be taken to the University Health Center or another medical facility. The University cannot assume the responsibility of caring for a sick camper in his or her room.
BAND CAMP REGULATIONSThe following regulations apply to all campers. Exemplary behavior is expected of all students. Hours:
- All resident campers must attend camp activities with the camp group, which includes staff members.
- All resident campers must be in their rooms and quiet hours observed by 10:30 p.m.
- The University will bill any damages to property to the students and/or parents.
- No room visitation permitted by members of the opposite gender at any time.
- Smoking, drinking, or the use of illegal drugs will not be permitted.
- Day campers visiting or eating at Abel/Sandoz Dining Hall are subject to all rules and regulations pertaining to resident campers.
Additional rules that are specified in the orientation and floor meetings apply.
Violation of Regulations:
Campers who violate these regulations are subject to discipline by the Head Counselor or the Camp Director. Any camper who persistently violates academic, Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camp and/or Abel Hall regulations or standards of the University makes himself or herself liable for suspension by administrative action.
Grounds for Automatic Dismissal:
The use or possession of any non-prescription drug, alcohol, tobacco products, or any other controlled substance; the use of fireworks; the possession of any weapon; the breaking of any civil law or city ordinance is grounds for automatic dismissal from the Band Camp. Parents or guardians will be notified, and they are responsible for the camper's immediate transportation home.
Have questions about the Cornhusker Summer Marching Band Camp?
Contact the Band Office at 402-472-2505


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Introduction to Criminal Law
Winter 2007
Phone: 963-3667 @ Ellensburg Phone: 963-3720 @ YVCC
Office: Psychology 458 Office hour: T-TH 11:00 a.m.- 12:00
Office: DHEC 219 (@ YVCC) Office hour: MTWTH 4:00 p.m.- 5:00
LAJ Department Home Page: http://www.cwu.edu/~lajhome/
Required Texts:
Samaha, J. (2005). Criminal
Law. (8th ed.)
APA. (2001). Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association. (5th ed).
Course Objective:
Students will develop a basic understanding of criminal law, gain an understanding of the criminal court system, and learn the major types of crimes. This includes the components of each crime and the issues related to proving a criminal act.
Students are expected to attend every class session and to be prepared. Minimum preparation includes reading the material scheduled to be covered in the textbook. The class will be divided into different groups and the groups will be assigned cases to brief to the class All case briefs and written assignments will be turned in to the instructor via email to the following email address: email@example.com
3. Each excused or unexcused absence will result in a loss of 10 attendance points and up to the maximum of 5% (50 Points) of your final grade.
4. Class begins promptly at 5:10 p.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m. every session. Failing to attend and participate in class will severely impact your grade.
5. Be prepared to express your viewpoint and defend it – allow others to express their point of view, as well. These important exchanges of ideas, that will be debated, are an important element in the learning process. If students give the appearance of not being prepared, unannounced quizzes may be given.
8. Writing assignments shall be turned in on the days assigned. Assignments must comply with the format requirements as set forth in the syllabus and as provided by the Instructor. Failure to comply with the requirements will result in the assignment being returned to the student and treated as late until the requirements are fulfilled.
9. Access and Monitor your GroupWise email. When you finish reading this you should log onto your university provided GroupWise email. Send me a message that you have finished reading the syllabus. My email address is firstname.lastname@example.com. I can then create a class email list to send you material, notices, assignments, etc. If you don't know how to do this or have trouble with it, contact the department secretary Karen Flowers at email@example.com or 963-3208, Rm. 463 in the Psych building. If you don't have a computer, there are free computer labs available to you around campus and one in the Psych Bldg. Rm. 441
Course Format:
The course will emphasize the reading assignments through lecture and class discussion. You will be expected to be active participants in class discussions and to have read assignments prior to class. Not all of the written material or cases will be covered in depth through lectures, but you are still responsible for reading the material and being familiar with it, as all of the reading and written materials will potentially be on your tests.
1 Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to; Non constructive and/or inappropriate comments and/or behavior, arriving late or leaving early and failing to turn off audible pagers and/or cell phones.
1. If you miss class for any reason, you will be responsible for obtaining the information, handouts, and/or materials you miss due to your absence. Extra credit may be available at the discretion of the instructor
Students are to read the assigned chapters in accordance with the schedule below, unless otherwise instructed. The cases for each chapter must also be read in advance, as assigned to a particular group. Please read according to schedule even if the class lags behind, as we will spend less time on some topics (Subject to Change):
Week 1: Chapter 1-2 Syllabus/ First things first: The nature, & limits of Criminal
Law - - The Constitutional Limits on Criminal Law
Week 2: Chapters 3 The general Principles of Criminal Liability: Actus Reus.
Week 3: Chapters 4 The general principles of Criminal Liability: Mens Rea,
concurrence, and causation.
Week 6: Chapter 7 Defenses to Criminal Liability: Justifications
Week 7: Chapter 8 Defenses to Criminal Liability: Excuses
Week 8: Chapter 9 Crimes Against Persons I: Criminal Homicide
Week 9: Chapters 10 Crimes Against Persons II: Criminal Sexual Conduct,
bodily injury, and personal restraint.
Week 10: Chapter 11 Crimes against property
Week 10 Chapters 12-13 Crimes Against Public Order and Morals - - Crimes against
the state.
Lectures comprise of material from the book and possible outside material. There will be several exams given throughout the quarter. These exams will be every two chapters and will include material from the assigned chapters in the book, handouts, and from the lectures covered in class.
Students are expected to engage in active, regular, and informed discussions through class participation, which will comprise of 5% (50 Points) of your final course grade. Quizzes cannot be made up regardless of the circumstances involved for absence. Tests can only be made up for excused absences.
No "makeups" will be administered unless there is an official authorized excuse, which can be documented and verified entailing such crisis as medical/ill/accident. If there is no such justifiable crisis, the following shall apply: for each day late, an assignment will lose half of a full letter grade.
Tests 75% Case Briefs 15% Discussion 5% and Attendance 5%
Grading Scale:
Policy on Academic Dishonesty:
Students choosing law related careers are expected to meet rigorous standards of honesty. Students are on their honor to avoid "proscribed conduct" as defined by the Student Judicial Code (see appendix B. CWU Catalog). Violations of this section will result in a failing grade in the course in addition to possible university sanctions.
University-level education is about broadening horizons and looking at academic issues from a variety of perspectives. With this in mind, the participants in this class are encouraged to bring their own life experiences and viewpoints to bear on classroom discussions and assignments. Along with the freedom to express one's own view comes the responsibility of being sensitive to race, ethnicity, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, martial-status, or political ideology.
It is the policy of CWU to maintain a work and academic community free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment violates state and federal law and will not be tolerated. Refer to Appendix A, Section IV, CWU catalog for definitions and procedures.
Students who have special needs or disabilities that may effect their ability to access information or material presented in this course are encouraged to contact me or the ADA Compliance Officer and Director on the Ellensburg campus at 509-963-2171 for additional disability related educational accommodations.
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