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Loyola University Maryland
Strategic Plan 2008-2013
President's Message
Indicators of Success
New Strategic Plan
Our plan,
Grounded in Tradition, Educating for the Future
, includes a group of initiatives that while distinct in their specific requirements, complement each other and will help advance our university toward its fundamental goal of becoming the nation's leading Catholic comprehensive university. Organized into five key areas critical to Loyola's continuing achievement, these initiatives focus on:
Undergraduate Education
Graduate Education
Faculty Development
Community Engagement
Undergraduate Education
At the undergraduate level, our educational philosophy is represented most clearly by our Core Curriculum, because we believe that the traditions of the liberal arts provide valuable skills of cogent thinking, careful analysis and clear communication. We will encourage renewed emphasis on the Core and its mission, objectives, and pedagogy, including being more intentional and direct in the teaching of it. We will pursue greater integration of the Core by encouraging awareness of cross-disciplinary ideas, discussions, and applications as well as team-taught courses and curricular activities that underscore the connections between different disciplines. We will also develop a plan to implement a new Honors Program. We will strive for increased intellectual engagement through enhanced academic rigor, providing our undergraduate students with an education that is inspiring, intentional, and experiential, thereby producing graduates that are prepared to lead and serve in a diverse and changing world.
Establish Living and Learning Communities for all First-year Students
Building on our history of excellence in first-year programs, we will develop a comprehensive Living and Learning Program for first-year students that will support and enhance a vibrant intellectual campus community. Living and Learning Communities will have a transformative effect on the campus by instilling in new students an excitement about the life of the mind. The program will provide opportunities for students to discuss transformational issues and to engage in intellectual conversations outside of the classroom. The program will ensure that students understand and are able to engage in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Jesuit practice of discernment, as well as provide a strong academic and mission-centered foundation that will support a successful path towards graduation. The program will rely on collaboration between Academic Affairs and Student Development and will afford opportunities for initiatives that encourage greater integration of the Core curriculum in the first year.
Enhance and Enrich the Natural Sciences.
The scientific method embodies a way in which we naturally and cyclically pose questions; observe, gather, and analyze data; and discern and discover features of the universe. Science helps us approach, think about, and solve everyday challenges. In the coming years, citizens will be increasingly called upon to make personal, social, ethical, and governmental decisions that involve science, mathematics, and technology at their core. In response to these needs, Loyola's Natural Science Departments have committed to a renewed emphasis on core science learning. This commitment is linked with plans for increased enrollments in science majors and interdisciplinary programming. To accomplish our goals in science, we must have facilities and resources that will attract and support curious, successful students of science, engineering, and mathematics; will contribute to the recruitment and retention of research-active faculty members; and will allow innovative programs and the creativity of those involved with science to flourish.
Graduate Education
Great Catholic universities transform their diverse external communities through graduate programs that inspire students to create a more just world. In addition, we recognize that in today's world, a graduate degree is often required for entry into many professions. Inspired by many of the same principles that shape our undergraduate programs, including academic excellence, inquiry and diversity, our graduate programs will focus on providing already accomplished students with the means to apply their skills and experiences to greater intellectual and professional challenges. We seek to prepare our graduate students for lives of meaningful professional service and leadership. We will also capitalize on potential benefits to both undergraduate and graduate students in terms of research opportunities, mentoring, and networking that are unique to comprehensive institutions.
Launch a School of Education, Achieve National Recognition for the Loyola Clinical Centers, and Strive for Greater Renown for the Sellinger School.
We will develop and promote three distinct graduate areas as leaders in their professional fields in terms of teaching, scholarship, and community service. We will launch a distinctive School of Education geared to the development of urban teachers and other professionals to specifically prepare them for successful work, scholarship, and practice, given the unique and complex challenges of urban schools and communities. The School will be a leader regionally and nationally, generating the scholarship and new practices that leverage true urban public school improvement and renewal. We will strive for national recognition of the Loyola Clinical Centers as an interdisciplinary training facility for service providers who are leaders in their disciplines. The Clinical Centers will develop students who are experts in their respective applied disciplines using an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum while meeting the educational, communication, and behavioral health needs of the underserved in the greater Baltimore region. We will strive for renown for the Sellinger School, aiming for greater awareness of its achievements in developing ethical, discerning, socially responsible leaders. The Sellinger School will be preeminent in developing the next generation of strategic leaders for Baltimore and beyond.
Augment Services that Enable Recruitment, Retention, and Development of Graduate Students.
We will attract graduate students from diverse backgrounds with intellectual curiosity and social awareness. In the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person, we will assist students in the development of their full range of personal and professional talents and create a sense of community for these students. We will be attentive to the distinctive and diverse needs of our graduate students as well as to the needs of the broader communities that these students will serve.
Faculty Development
In recognition of the direct and central role of faculty in advancing and instilling academic excellence, we will develop and implement a comprehensive plan for faculty expansion, recruitment, development, support, and retention. This plan will provide support for teaching, scholarship, and service; will include an enhanced junior faculty sabbatical program; will reward achievements and encourage further accomplishments; will encourage diversity of thought and experience in our faculty; and will promote a healthy and appropriate balance within and outside of the faculty member's professional life.
By increasing the number of tenured and tenure-track faculty members who are active scholars as well as teachers dedicated to our distinct mission and heritage, we will enhance our contribution to knowledge and the human condition, the learning experiences of our undergraduate and graduate students, and the reputation of Loyola as a comprehensive university. Additional tenured and tenure-track faculty will also allow time for all faculty members, including senior faculty who provide key leadership in service, to be more fully involved in the life of the university, within and outside of the classroom. Additional tenured and tenure-track faculty members also offer the opportunity for increased collaborative scholarship.
Strengthen Loyola's Intellectual Positioning through Tenure-track Faculty Positions and Enhanced Faculty Development Support.
We will fund new tenure-track positions to meet the programmatic needs required by the Strategic Plan initiatives, as well as to ensure that current and future faculty members have the time necessary to carry out their primary duties of teaching, scholarship, and service. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members are committed to understanding and bringing Jesuit educational heritage to students' learning experiences. These faculty members are also active and productive scholars, discovering, producing, and sharing new human knowledge and embodying habits that we seek to instill in our students. Collectively, additional numbers of tenured and tenure-track faculty members, combined with current faculty members, will be instrumental in achieving many of Loyola's strategic initiatives.
Community Engagement
While Loyola's commitment to academic excellence may be its most defining quality, its Jesuit, Catholic identity does not allow for an intellectual community that exists in isolation. Rather, Loyola must, and does, play a critical and constructive role in the local, regional, national and global communities of which we are a part.
The Rev. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, states that, "to be a 'university' requires dedication to research, teaching, and the various forms of service that respond to its cultural mission. To be 'Jesuit' requires that the university act in harmony with demands of the service of faith and promotion of justice." We must fully utilize our campus resources to create academic courses and developmental programs to prepare our students to engage in the world around them and better understand the injustices and harsh realities it can present from a mission-centered approach. This engagement begins first in the communities closest to Loyola. Loyola recognizes its urban identity and location as a resource and an opportunity and strives to be an agent of positive change for the community.
That said, Loyola exists in an increasingly global society, and cannot limit its engagement to those communities in geographic proximity. An understanding of the dynamics of an international environment is a crucial part of a liberal education, and we will elevate our on-campus discussion of global issues. We will strengthen and increase undergraduate and graduate student opportunities for international experiences such as study abroad and internships, as well as service-learning in local communities and abroad. In so doing we will further Loyola's mission of preparing students to learn, lead and serve in a diverse and changing world. We will seek to ensure that students are able to continue integrating and reflecting upon their global experiences, which transcend national and disciplinary boundaries. Through vehicles such as diversity, global studies, and service-learning courses; mission-centered programs and lectures; and engagement in direct service, our students will be equipped to perceive, think, judge, choose and act as positive agents for social change locally and globally.
Partner in Developing a Plan for York Road Corridor Redevelopment.
We will take a leadership role in the development of a multi-dimensional plan to improve the quality of life for those living, working, and learning in the York Road corridor. This initiative will involve community constituencies, including representatives from community-based agencies, neighborhood associations, faith-based community organizations, and other neighborhood groups, in developing a vision of how our collaboration will help improve the lives of children and families in the area. In developing the plan, we will partner and work collaboratively with a broad array of community entities as well as with internal constituencies at Loyola and civic and corporate leaders. Interested stakeholders will have the opportunity to participate in the development of the comprehensive plan as well as its implementation. The plan will also support adjoining communities by introducing resources and services that promote the development of human capital to enable community members to develop structures and initiative to address neighborhood issues and opportunities. The plan will focus on the educational development, health, and well-being of community residents, as well as upon the economic viability of the neighborhoods, including its residential and retail establishments. As part of our commitment to care for the environment, we will ensure that the redevelopment plan is environmentally sustainable and makes use of green technology, where possible.
Enhance the Global Studies Program.
We will enhance the interdisciplinary Global Studies Program, which provides undergraduate students with a social science-based framework to analyze globalizing processes that transcend national and disciplinary boundaries. In order to inform this discussion, Global Studies students learn about the great diversity of human life on the planet and study a wide range of cultures and world regions. As many global issues do not fit neatly within any single academic discipline, the Global Studies program presents students with economic, historical, political, and sociological perspectives. This approach develops in students a "'a vision of knowledge which, well aware of its limitations, is not satisfied with fragments but tries to integrate them into a true and wise synthensis' about the real world."
Thriving athletics programs encourage the development of a healthy and wholesome campus climate, broaden institutional exposure in an increasingly competitive market, lead to heightened national recognition, and cultivate a sense of community and connection with the institution, which leads students to engage more fully in the university experience. We will leverage intercollegiate athletics to promote and enhance our reputation, building on the exposure resulting from athletic successes to raise awareness of our outstanding academic programs and opportunities. We will maintain our focus on recruiting, retaining, and supporting student athletes who succeed academically. We will review and explore athletic conference affiliations, and assess and analyze opportunities related to facilities, scholarships, and funding in order to develop and consider a business plan for increased investment in athletics.
Enhance our Athletic Programs by Improving Athletic Facilities and Implementing a Comprehensive Marketing Plan for Loyola Athletics.
We will provide facilities that increase engagement in Loyola athletics by students, faculty members, administrators, staff members, parents, alumni, and community. Enhanced facilities will allow the campus community to participate more fully in the life of the university, will enhance the fan experience, and will help our neighbors throughout the Baltimore area better connect with our university and the many opportunities we offer. In addition, we will promote our facilities to support our desire to field more competitive teams, participate in post-season event hosting opportunities, and strengthen our reputation as an institution that recognizes the role athletics plays in the development of a well-rounded university.


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When a swarm of nanobots gets loose Jorjie's mom uses the situation to have Drake removed, but the replacement looks like someone that has a history with her.
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Best High-School Pictures Ever
More Parents Splurge on Fancy Photo Shoots of Teens, the Last Chance for a Baby Picture of the Class of 2013
El Paso, Texas
Britain Powers, a 17-year-old high-school senior, stepped in front of the camera as her entourage looked on. Leila Soto, a professional hair stylist and makeup artist, had spent two hours perfecting Britain's tousled waves and shimmery eyelids and now stood at the ready for lipstick touch-ups. Britain's mom, Noelle, had a laundry basket full of wardrobe options, including five outfits, three belts and tights in several colors.
Senior Photos Get a Makeover
Before and After
See comparisons of candid shots and these magazine-style photo shoots.
Britain's gaze was trained on Brittni Schroeder, the photographer hired to take Britain's senior pictures in an old warehouse here. Ms. Schroeder offered the teen instructions after every snap. "Turn your head toward me. Gorgeous!" Click. "Close your mouth." Click. "Make sure you don't wrinkle your forehead." Click. "Little bit of a smile." Click. "No smile but happy." Click. "You are so pretty!"
At a time when picture-taking is teenagers' favorite way to express themselves, the traditional senior photo might be expected to fall by the wayside. Instead, it has been amped up, with the staid portrait in front of a gray backdrop evolving into a magazine-style photo shoot, complete with professional hair and makeup, dozens of poses and several changes in clothes.
"You feel like you're a model," said Kaylee Grodin, another El Paso 17-year-old whom Ms. Schroeder photographed. And afterward, instead of swapping wallet-sized prints, teens post the glossy shots on social media. "I've never received as many 'likes,' " Kaylee added.
Photographers around the country are developing a lucrative specialty in senior portraiture, with many parents willing to shell out hundreds if not thousands of dollars for stylized photos of their teens before they leave the nest. Most photographers charge a session fee to shoot the pictures and then sell packages combining prints, albums and digital copies.
Jay Cole, co-founder of Seniors at 5280, a senior photography studio in Denver, makes this pitch to parents: "I tell them, 'This is something for you to look at—what an incredible kid you have—because this is the last time they'll take pictures before they get married." Mr. Cole's prices are on the higher end, with a fee of about $249, depending on the time involved, for a picture-taking session. Professional makeup is $75 extra; a consultation with a stylist and use of clothes from the studio's extensive closet are free. Mr. Cole said he photographs 200 seniors a year, and last year his average order for prints was $2,200.
For many teens, the glamorous photo shoots and the resulting images are a confidence booster. "My face has never looked that flawless with no blemishes before," said Kristina Avila, a 17-year-old from El Paso, who was voted "Most Fashionable" in her class this year. "It's just so reassuring."
These stylized photos are often no substitute for the assembly-line studio portraits many schools still require to give student yearbooks a consistent look. Prestige Portraits, the senior-photo division of Lifetouch Inc., takes pictures in as many as 40 states each year through its network of local studios. Although most of its photography is done at schools, Lifetouch has begun offering options such as outdoor shoots, multiple clothing changes and digital images to post on Facebook, FB 0.42 % said Dave Peterjohn, vice president of senior portraits. Its average order is around $200, he said.
Some schools, though, still require seniors to wear the same thing for yearbook photos. "You have to wear this awful black drape that just makes you look terrible," said Kelli Murphy, a 17-year-old senior from Greer, S.C., who is the editor of her school yearbook.
Not satisfied with that shot, Kelli began lobbying her parents to let her get a second portrait with a fancy photo session.
"My mom looked at me and said, 'Kelli, that is kind of a lot of money,' " Kelli said. They struck a deal: Kelli was allowed to use the money she would have spent on a class ring to pay for the pictures. She was pleased with the photos. "I look like myself, but I look like a better version of myself," she said.
Word-of-mouth, amplified by social media, plays a crucial role in this phenomenon. Kelli chose Leslie Kerrigan, a photographer in the Greenville, S.C., area, after seeing a friend's senior pictures. "If they've seen their friend have a really great session and they've seen really pretty pictures, I think that makes them want it," said Ms. Kerrigan, who also founded Seniorologie.com, a blog about senior photography that offers instructional workshops for photographers.
Photographers often recruit teens to help spread the word. Last fall, Ms. Kerrigan asked the coaches of the cheerleading squad at Eastside High School which students might be deserving of a free senior-portrait session, in exchange for acting as a "spokesmodel." Gianna Alfonso jumped at the chance. "I had always really wanted to do something with senior pictures, but at the time my mom and I didn't have the finances to do so," said the 18-year-old. Her duties include distributing pamphlets to friends that Ms. Kerrigan created with Gianna's pictures.
As a thank-you, Ms. Kerrigan also photographed Gianna for prom. Gianna shared those photos on Instagram and Facebook. "One of my all time favorite pictures," Gianna wrote on Instagram, adding the hashtags #PROM2013 and #LeslieKerriganPhotography. It received 86 "likes."
Senior photo shoots are more popular with girls, but some guys take part—often at a mother's request. Josh Koenig, an 18-year-old rock-climbing enthusiast, had both his mother and his girlfriend encouraging him to take pictures with Mr. Cole's Denver studio.
Josh, who plans to join the Navy in June, was game for action shots at one of his favorite climbing spots—even when his mother and girlfriend covered him in mud. "That was really cold, but it made the pictures look cool," Josh said. He was less excited about spending four hours in downtown Denver with an assortment of street clothes for more-traditional portraits.
His mom, Tina Koenig, was thrilled with it all. "We knew he was leaving for the Navy so this whole year has made us appreciate every moment. We just wanted to capture that," she said.
Parental heartstrings are a big factor in this trend. Tricia Brouwers, of Orland Park, Ill., had her daughter, Lauren, photographed four times during her senior year, once in each season. "This is my one and only chance to do something," Ms. Brouwers said.
Ms. Brouwers hired Susie Moore, a senior photographer and family friend, to take Lauren's pictures. For fall, there are shots of her lying in colorful leaves; in winter, she is framed in a fluffy, white coat collar. "She made me feel like a million bucks," Lauren said.
Ms. Moore and other senior photographers try to put teens at ease in front of the camera. Ms. Moore has a say in what they wear, often reviewing a teen's selections by text message and making suggestions, such as adding chunky jewelry. In the pre-shoot hair-and-makeup session, Ms. Moore chats with her subjects about "school and boys," she said. "It helps them be comfortable with me right from the start."
Teenage insecurities have influenced the business side of senior photos. Ms. Schroeder, of El Paso, used to send her clients a Web link to review photo proofs before ordering. But she found teen girls, even after all the styling and photo-retouching, would pore over the proofs for hours looking for imperfections. Now, she visits the families at home, shows them the proofs in a slide show set to music and asks them to pick their favorites on the spot. Orders have gone up by $250, she said.


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SuperSolanoX Professional Xtreme Hair Dryer
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The SuperSolanoX Professional Xtreme Hair Dryer delivers extreme power to dry hair, up to 35% faster than conventional dryers.
Based on 49 Reviews
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Laura Mallard
Jan 25, 2005
Twice Burned
Ive owned 2 of these hair dryers because the power is much better than any other. However, both died after just 1 year of use. I think they should be able to last longer than 1 year.
1 out of 1 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Donna Hatchett
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Jan 17, 2005
Super Solano Super Disappointment
I bought the most expensive dryer in the store because I thought it would be a good investment. It did do a great job on my hair--for about one year and then it suddenly just died one day. I am very disappointed that something so expensive did not last nearly as long as my $30 Conair. I will never buy another one!
1 out of 1 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Paula M.
Rhode Island
Jan 4, 2005
I'll Never Own A Cheap Dryer Again
I bought this dryer a year ago and could not believe I was spending almost 100 dollars on a blow dryer. I was tired of not getting the same results at home as I did when I went to the salon. Well, let me tell you that now I can do a better job styling my hair than my stylist. This baby is heavy but it really performs! Its quiet and dries my hair in 1/2 the time my $25 dryers could. It also leaves my hair soft and shiny. I use it every day and it is still running very well. My 3 year old daughter loves the cool setting I use to dry her hair and wont let me use any other dryer. My husband cant get used to its heft but I rarely notice anymore unless I am away from it on vacation for a week. Its too heavy to pack and I dont want anything to happen to it for that money! I cant say if its better than another salon quality dryer for the same money but I can say that if you are tired of cheap dryers that damage your hair and burn out in 6 months then you must try this dryer. My hair stylist did tell me that even hes never owned a Solano he said: "OOH you bought a Solano? Those are the best on the market!"
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G. Edington
Orange County, California
Dec 20, 2004
Generates higher heat, but less wind then a regular $35 ConAir. Had both the model listed here and a more expensive $150 model. Both had short lives, less then 1 year before terminal death. My $35 ConAir has outlived both Solanos and my pet dog. My wife just got home with some new fancy smanchy $199 HairArt Ionic dryer. (Im so excited I got the opportunity to have this money presumably wasted as well!) I give it a week.
1 out of 1 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Nov 14, 2004
Good, While It Lasted
I bought this a little over a year ago and loved it. Around a year of using it about every day, it started screeching. We were able to open it up and retighten a screw that was loose. We had to do this a couple of times because it was almost stripped.Then...just after about a year a and 3 months of household use, the heating element went out on it completely.After paying such a hefty price for a "professional" hair drier, I expected it to last longer than your store bought $25 ones.It definitely performs (although heavy) much better than cheaper dryers but I cant justify the cost if it will die in just over a year.
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Ny, Ny
Nov 7, 2004
Superb Solano!
mine just broke after 6 years of constant weekly home use! i more than got my moneys worth. its powerful, fast and well-designed. i always got professional-looking results with just the dryer and my favorite paddle brush, even though im no pro. i even dropped it a few times without any damage to it. my only warning is that its a bit heavy, which i only really noticed when id lift it after a long period of not using it, e.g. after vacations, etc., and during a period of carpal tunnel. otherwise, i loved it, as did my friends and family, whose hair i often do.
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Orange County, CA
Aug 19, 2004
Love It!
Its the best dryer Ive ever used! It dries my hair quickly and I think Ive been using it every day for almost 2 years. Its well worth the money. My mom has a different Solano model and she loves it too. The only reason I gave it 4 of 5 stars is that its a little on the heavy side.
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Dan Koblosh
Redondo Beach, CA
Aug 6, 2004
Great When It Works, Then It Dies
I bought what I thought was the best and quietest dryer out there. At $80-100 certainly the most expensive. It moves a lot of air. But the motor bearings went out and it began screeching. I took it apart and found that during manufacture some plastic interior parts were damaged. The filter fails to stop hair and dirt from entering the motor and bearings, guaranteeing failure in short order. I sent the Super Solano in for repair. $25 and a couple of weeks wait made it "new" but it only lasted a few more months. Only my wife uses it; not in a salon. I threw it away.
1 out of 1 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Laguna Beach, California
Jun 22, 2004
ive had two of these already and both have died in under one year of normal usage. disappointing since im not working in a salon, just 2 family members using it. ive had $24 dryers that lasted longer!
16 out of 20 shoppers thought this review was helpful.


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MOREnet Annual Conference
Minecraft has been called the ultimate sandbox game. With strategy, determination, long hours and in some cases, collaboration, it allows you to take 1x1 cubes of different materials and make your dream world come alive on the screen.
Technology and teaching with technology are really no different. With the proper tools, the right strategy, lots of hard work and the help and advice of your peers, you can build a technology infrastructure or utilize technology in a student-centered classroom that goes beyond the imagination!
Let's come together this October to play in MOREnet's ultimate sandbox: Annual Conference! It will be held at the newly remodeled Tan-Tar-A resort in Osage Beach on Oct. 10-13. Monday and Tuesday are especially geared for teachers, faculty and technology coordinators looking to engage students and enhance technology in their schools. Wednesday and Thursday focuses on technology and infrastructure, perfect for CIOs, library techs, technical coordinators and administrators.
Save the Date(s)!
MOREnet's Annual Conference will be at Tan Tar A for the next four years!
- Oct. 10-13, 2016
- Oct. 9-12, 2017
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Yeast Style Guide
STYLE: Belgian Dubbel
Aroma: Complex, rich malty sweetness; malt may have hints of chocolate, caramel and/or toast (but never roasted or burnt aromas). Moderate fruity esters (usually including raisins and plums, sometimes also dried cherries). Rarely esters will include banana or apple. Spicy phenols and higher alcohols are common (may include light clove and spice, peppery, rose-like and/or perfumy notes). Spicy qualities can be moderate to very low. Alcohol, if present, is soft and never hot or 24 solventy. A small number of examples may include a low noble hop aroma, but hops are usually absent. No diacetyl.
Appearance: Dark amber to copper in color, with an attractive reddish depth of color. Generally clear. Large, dense, and long-lasting creamy off-white head.
Flavor: Similar qualities as aroma. Rich, complex medium to medium-full malty sweetness on the palate yet finishes moderately dry. Complex malt, ester, alcohol and phenol interplay (raisiny flavors are common; dried fruit flavors are welcome; clove-like spiciness is optional). Balance is always toward the malt. Medium-low bitterness that doesn't persist into the finish. Low noble hop flavor is optional and not usually present. No diacetyl. Should not be as malty as a bock and should not have crystal malt-type sweetness. No spices.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Medium-high carbonation, which can influence the perception of body. Low alcohol warmth. Smooth, never hot or solventy. Overall Impression: A deep reddish, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale. History: Originated at monasteries in the Middle Ages, and was revived in the mid-1800s after the Napoleonic era.
Ingredients: Belgian yeast strains prone to production of higher alcohols, esters, and phenolics are commonly used. Soft water. Complex grain bill: Belgian pils or pale base malt, Munich-type malts for maltiness, Special B for raisin flavors, CaraMunich for dried fruit flavors, other specialty grains for character. Dark candi sugar for color and rum-raisin flavors. Noble-type, English-type or Styrian Goldings hops commonly used. No spices. most typical)
Vital Statistics:
IBUs: 15 - 25
ABV: 6 - 7.5% (6.5 - 7% is
Commercial Examples: Westmalle Dubbel, La Trappe Dubbel, Corsendonk Abbey Brown Ale, Grimbergen Double, Affligem Dubbel, Chimay Premiere (Red), Duinen Dubbel, St. Feuillien Brune, New Belgium Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Stoudts Abbey Double Ale
Wyeast Strains:
3787 - Trappist High Gravity™
3944 - Belgian Witbier™
1214 - Belgian Abbey™
3522 - Belgian Ardennes™


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I don't think you read what I wrote.
I did. But you angled your description to fit only Franzen. Thats not realistic. I want our GM looking for GOOD value. Not FMV. Having the guy who should be a 6m cap hit but only takes 4m is a good value. At this point, Franzen isnt providing us what we need in the 3 spot. That's our most glaring weakness.
Because Drew Miller hits and scores at the highest rate per ice time per dollar paid on our team doesnt mean we should just say "problem solved", right?
Franzen gets the juicy linemates. He gets the juicy ice time. He gets the pp time. And yet you keep defending his stats that we arent really worried about. Its TOUGHNESS that the Red Wings need. Not 3 more goal and 2 more assists per season. Its the guy that sends Shaw home with a broken face in game 4 and starts his golf season early before he has a chance to cheap shot and injure our 2nd line center in game 7. The Wings need Franzen to play like Bickell. Not like 45 year old Jari Kurri.


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Man shot in road rage incident, deputies say
Deputies looking for gunman
A Seminole County man was shot Thursday night during a road rage incident, according to deputies.
Officials said Mohammed Hannan was driving his car on Celery Avenue when he was cut off by a gray, 4-door Toyota with dark tint.
Hannan said the car then stopped in the middle of the road and the passenger got out of the car, the police report said.
Authorities said a skinny black man wearing a ski mask started shooting at Hannan.
Hannan told investigators he then drove off the road in an attempt to get by the car.
Deputies said Hannan told them the other car followed and continued to shoot at him until he turned left onto State Road 415.
According to a police report, Hannan told his brother he thought he was going to die.
Hannan was taken to a hospital. His condition was not released.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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The sexual act of recieving felatio while maintianing a perfect telephone conversation. Mastery of this act is considered achieved if one can ejaculate during the conversation without the person on the line suspecting anything is abnormal.
My mom called last night and just to mess with me Suzie gave me A Bill Clinton.
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A penis that is bent or crooked, not directly straight from end to end.
A Bill Clinton is a penis that is not straight. See Bill Clinton for more.
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A picture of the Washinton Monument as the poser's penis while sitting somewhere on the National Mall in DC. A picture is considered a "scandal" if the poser gets a female to "Monica" the monument.
Dude I got A Bill Clinton in DC this weekend
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I had a cock booger and it hurt when I pulled it off.
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an obstruction of the male urethra caused by not urinating after sex; usually noticed the next morning when pee sprays in three directions.
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It seems an everlasting question about the origins of leadership; can anyone be made into a leader? Is someone a leader or not, a condition anointed at birth? I've spent my career working with leaders of all levels and capability levels seeking to understand the answer to these very questions.
To be clear, we're talking about true leaders, big "L" leaders; those of whom most of us are in awe for their vision, ability to inspire others, do new and unprecedented things. Those who succeed in making an indelible mark on their part of the world. The world is mostly comprised of little "L" leaders who can lead departments and groups through variations of the status quo. There is also a sizable number of little "L" leaders masquerading as big "L" leaders, sometimes causing harm but usually their self-delusion is benign to everyone except themselves.
What I've observed about big "L" leaders may sound trite or mitigated, but I think accurate. Leaders are both made and born. In other words, one cannot turn anyone into a leader, and a naturally born leader must have the benefit of certain experiences to allow their innate leadership attributes to flourish into something the rest of us can appreciate. So what are these innate characteristics, and what are these critical experiences?
Again, my responses lead me to conclusions which are more ambiguous than I would like. And the characteristics and experiences are inextricably linked.
Leaders must have an internal desire to serve a purpose; they must desire to serve something larger than themselves. They must also be exposed to a situation that inspires them to discover and articulate that purpose and then the drive to pursue it in the face of countless setbacks. Leaders must also have a desire to learn, be curious and perpetually improve. They must consequently have the benefit of education, coaches and mentors, and those who provide clear, honest and constructive feedback. Leaders must be humble and invest themselves in the service of others. True humility comes from love and so leaders must have had the opportunity to experience real, self-sacrificing love in any of their relationships. So long as the person also has the ticket-to-entry level of intelligence, he or she will make their mark.
I've spent years of my life and tens of millions of dollars trying to turn people into leaders. The sad discovery has been that in any group I'm privileged to work with, there are only 1 or 2 with all the natural prerequisites. My job became simply providing the experiences to help their capabilities emerge, and by consequence help improve the little "L" leadership of all the others. And how can you tell who's who? The little "L" leaders became easily identified as they sooner or later migrate to the sidelines, discouraged and worn out by the prevailing headwinds but comforted by the legions of little "L" sideline cohabitants. The big "L" leaders by contrast forge on, oblivious to naysayers and frustrated by the legions of comfort-seeking little "L" leaders, racing only against themselves, for themselves.


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Saturday, February 15, 2014
Longtime rivals collided in Mount Pleasant Friday, one vying for supremacy, the other survival.
The Wando Warriors used a second-half surge to knock off the West Ashley Wildcats, 72-43, and claim their third Class 4A Region VII championship in four years. The win gives the Warriors a No. 1 seed and home-court advantage in the playoffs, and ends the Wildcats' season short of a playoff bid.
"They've got a really good team," West Ashley head coach Ronnie DuPre said. "We didn't shoot well enough, we got killed on the boards. To stay in the game, we couldn't get beat as badly as we did down there. We made some mistakes but they (Wando) had a lot to do with it."
West Ashley (15-7, 4-5) played like a team fighting for its season in the first half. The two teams exchanged the lead six times in the second quarter alone. Jamez Rogers finally grabbed control for Wando with eight points, six straight, in the final three minutes of the first half to send the Warriors into the break with an eight-point advantage.
Wando (20-4, 7-1) exploded out halftime with a 12-0 run. West Ashley didn't find its first points until more than five minutes in, and made its lone field goal with just a minute left in the quarter.
Wando head coach David Eaton sent in his seniors in the fourth quarter to seal the win in their final regular season game. The veteran lineup extended the lead to 30 points before giving way to the Warriors reserves.
Rogers finished with a game-high 23 points, Andrew Glover added 13 for Wando. Kevin Sobiesuo led West Ashley with 15.
"We expected them to come ready to play," Eaton said. "I've never seen West Ashley not play hard. We just didn't communicate well in the first half. We score more when we are able to get stops on defense and that changed the game for us in the second half."
With West Ashley's season cut short, DuPre will have to wait until next season to pick up his 500th career win. DuPre entered Friday one win short of the milestone but said making the playoffs would have meant more to him than No. 500.
"I'm not chasing numbers," he said. "The win would have meant a lot because it would have put us in the playoffs. It's not about me, so 500 didn't mean anything tonight."
Wando opens against the Region VIII No. 4 seed — Beaufort or Fort Dorchester — in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs Thursday at home.
"Coach DuPre is a great coach and I know he's going to get his 500th and many more," Eaton said. "It would have been nice if both teams could have won but this win was huge for our program. Every year, every team is different, so three (region titles) in four years is really special. We thought we had a chance to be good the next couple years but these guys came out a did it this year against some good competition and I'm really proud of them."
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Little ones who admire Periwinkle can now dress up like her. Basic clothing and easy to find sewing supplies make it easy.
Watch Blue's Clues every day on Nick Jr.
Cut a purple fabric cape to fit your child from her neck to her knees. Attach the Velcro strips to the top of the cape and the shoulders of the long-john top.
Cut out a purple felt bow. Attach to front of shirt with Velcro.
Cut a thumbhole in each of the socks to make hand mitts.
Glue a strip of periwinkle felt onto the headband to cover it.
Glue a triangle of lavender fabric to the center of the headband so it falls over your child's forehead in a "V."
Cut out ears freehand using periwinkle felt and light-blue felt. Glue the ears to top of the headband.
Cut a few short lengths of blue yarn, tie in a knot at bottom, and glue to headband for Periwinkle's tuft of hair.
To make the magical goody bag and magic wand, first cut a top hat from the black construction paper and glue to the white bag. Glue a strip of purple paper around the top hat.
Spray or paint the dowel black and paint on the white tips.
All hands and tentacles on board to make this under-the-ocean outfit
Come out of your shell and get into one this Halloween!
Hot dog! It's Blue at the door for Halloween
Dress up as Magenta
Here's a cool craft kids can display in their bedrooms
Looking for Franklin gear? Cool beans! We've got the perfect iron-on decal
Picture this... your child's potrait "painted" by Frankin's Aunt T!
Your little one will be ready to go, after potty training play with Blue and Joe
Turn printables and pipe cleaners into a hanging craft with your dino fan!
Got a dino fan at YOUR house? Decorate kids' rooms with these Triassic triangles!
Kids will eat up the idea of dinosaur eggs resting in this sweet nest
Put those dinos in their place! It's a dino-packed scrapbook journal just for kids
Let your dino designer "cook up" this terrifying Triceratops!
Dinosaurs are on the prowl! Now your kid can can scope them out just like Dino Dan
Add a dash of dinosaurs to your family photos
Just a few scissor snips, and you've made these colorful dinosaur toppers in a snap!
Deck out your Dino Dan fan with these awesome dinosaur designs--so easy even a dinosaur could make them
Let's make some BIG music with Jack's colorful Easter egg
Invite Miss Spider to your house for an egg-cellent Easter!
Big smiles, Little Bill. Decorate everyone's favorite little friend
Curtain up on the most musical clubhouse around!
A concert T-shirt for your little fan!
Add a touch of Blue to your home decor
These are a few of MY favorite things!
Let the sun shine on Blue and you!
Pop up with sweet Mother's Day wishes from Blue and Joe!
Mom's got a clue that you love her.
Blue will be your child's constant companion all through the night
Learn to tell time with Tickety Tock
This sock was made for talkin'
Take these pups on a Halloween treat-or-tricking adventure!
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Let PAW Patrol lead your kids on a fun night with these stencils!
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Dora's in the house!
Homemade Team Umizoomi Halloween costumes for the Mighty Math Powers crowd
Nothing's out of reach when your child heads out for Halloween in Bot's costume!
Measuring from Milli's outfit, this will be an extremely fun Halloween!
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Awesome antlers announce that Tyrone is making the rounds this Halloween!
Light up Halloween night with your kid's favorite characters!
Turn your preschooler into Kai-lan's koala pal, Tolee!
Your kids will roar with delight once you transform them into this friendly tiger!
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Come out of your shell and get into one this Halloween!
Dress up your preschooler as her favorite gifted guinea pig!
Dress your preschooler in this wonderful Ming-Ming costume!
Turn your little tike into Tuck. All it takes is a little teamwork!
For the cutest costume at a party, come as Tolee!
This clever costume comes to the rescue at any kind of party
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Step out in style this Halloween!
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Make a spook-tacular bag for collecting Halloween goodies
You don't have to cast a spell to change a tissue box into this wicked treat holder
Pop-up Halloween cards for little Guppies who pop in for trick-or-treating
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text: This picture was taken on the day it snowed for the first time in Rome in 36 years. While all the Romans sought refuge in their apartments or fled the city in taxis, my friend and I decided to venture out into the snow. A light dusting was nothing compared to the blizzards at Hamilton. Just as we came out of the Metro and entered the Piazza del Popolo, the twin churches capped with snow were a sign of the unexpected beauty of winter. While the rest of my friends holed up in their rooms watching Youtube and sipping hot chocolate, we went on an adventure seeking to embrace a new Rome. The usual golden Mediterranean sun reflection off the orange stucco was replaced with softer tones of grey and white. I fell like my Roman snow romp is a great example of taking chances and experiencing something new. Even when the day doesn't look promising, Rome has hidden treasures to offer if you are willing to take the chance. This picture just epitomizes my study abroad experience to get out of your comfort zone and let new experiences surprise you.


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SALEM _ The sign in front of Family Car and Truck Rental asks, "Why wait till Monday? Call us anytime ... we'll meet you here (evenings and weekends)."
Click to the website and it asks: Need a car fast?
The idea is you can get it here when it's not be available somewhere else.
Convenience is the marketing hook for Family Car and Truck Rental which not only rents cars, trucks, vans, minivans, moving units, but has a Bobcat compact track loader available along with a log-splitter.
The business is owned by Keith and Mary Yerkey and has its origins in a 56-unit, two building storage lot (Mary's Storage Center) in the 13000 block of Benton Road, Mary explained.
They opened that in 2006 and, she explained, "There were requests for rental trucks all the time that we didn't have. People using storage were looking for trucks ... and utility trailers and we decided later to get into cars."
Yerkey added, "My husband is very ambitious."
He drives a truck and he doesn't like sitting around, Yerkey said, explaining that, "If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be doing this."
She added, "He's always looking for something."
Family Car and Truck Rentals is open on weekdays and available evenings and weekends to serve the Salem, Alliance, Columbiana, Lisbon, Beloit, Sebring, Minerva, Boardman, Youngstown and Canfield areas.
Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 pm. and by calling 330-332-1510 anytime.
Yerkey said, "We will meet you there, get you in a car, truck, minivan, or passenger van and send you on your way. With no additional charges."
Customers can rent a daily, weekly or monthly rental and Yerkey said, "We offer substantial savings with weekly and monthly rentals."
The company started with a truck and two cars and has grown to a small fleet of 11 vehicles and now plans call for rental branches in Alliance, Columbiana and Boardman.
"This past summer we had a lot of rentals back and forth to Pennsylvania for newly employed people with the oil and gas companies," Yerkey said.
"That was a good jump start for us."
She added, "We like to advertise that we're available and we get a lot of business within a 30-mile radius. There's no one to service them. We try to accommodate customers on a 24-hour basis."
Yerkey said they offer competitive rates.
"We check the competition ... and focus on convenience," she said, adding they also deal with insurance companies.
For more information, call 330-332-1510 or visit familycarandtruckrental.com.
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text: Pearl LARae Lobb, 99, Osceola Mills, died Saturday. She was born in Philipsburg, daughter of Charles and Harriet (Jarrett) Williams. She married the late Clifford Lobb. Surviving are five children: Harriett Merva, Faye LARae Brandt, Allen Z., Lerlene Ada Rosko and Clyde A.; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five siblings: Mary Myers Spencer, Sarah Myers and Harry Zeke, Edward and George Williams. Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. today and 9 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.


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The X party promised to turn the country into a utopia, if elected. But all they did was create a dystopia by ruining the economy, and squander the nation's resources.
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The opposite of utopia. What is really occuring in this world as we speak.
Increasing use of Big Brother spy technology, political corruption, uncontrollable population growth, and the Americanization of the world are all examples of dystopia.
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April 6, 2008
Everybody Needs A Bagel For A Pillow
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That is adorable...such a sleepy guy! Mmmm, now I'm thinking of a bagel for breakfast!ReplyDelete
That is precious...he looks like Jeff in the 2nd pic. Love that little guy.ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness...that is TOO cute! ;)ReplyDelete
hee hee. That bagel was just more than he could take. :)ReplyDelete
very cute!ReplyDelete
hey im curious what kind of bagels do you use? all the ones here have high fructose in them.. :-(
Oh my goodness! He's too cute!!ReplyDelete
mmmmmmm..... carbs!!! They do that to me too.ReplyDelete
That is too darn cute! I think at some point and time I have come up with a picture for all 3 of mine snoozin' at the table.ReplyDelete
That is so, so cute!! I love pictures like that. I have one of my little man kind of like that. He had fallen asleep with his head on our sofa but he was standing!ReplyDelete
Anyway, that is to precious!
LOL. Was that this morning before church? Church always seems to tucker people out. heheReplyDelete
OMGoodness he's soo cute! Great capture!ReplyDelete
Poor little guy! Who knew bagels were so comfy? :)ReplyDelete
Aw, so cute! Fell asleep at the counter, wow. That's talent!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! HOW does he do that??ReplyDelete
what a sweetie!ReplyDelete
These kid of pictures crack me up! We have one with a peanut butter sandwich.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, that is hilarious, I bet you had a hard time taking the picture without waking him up from your belly laughs!ReplyDelete
AGAIN, your kids sleep in strange places. I have yet to snap a photo of my children asleep on tables or chairs.ReplyDelete
That is too funny! And I can see that blue horse in the background!ReplyDelete
How funny! He is just a doll!ReplyDelete
Poor sleepy little man!ReplyDelete
Priceless photos :)ReplyDelete
HA! Poor little poopy seed face...ReplyDelete
very cute.
oh my goodness!!! Why is it so cute when kids fall asleep on their food?!ReplyDelete


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We drove into Chicago yesterday and visited the Willis Tower (aka the tower formerly known as Sears).
[The boys in the glass box ledge that makes you feel like you are WALKING OFF THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD.]
Is it the tallest building in the world? I think it used to be. You'd think I'd know this after I just went there.
Ivy's not dumb. She got down on her bum and scooted when she saw that city through the glass one-hundred-and-three stories below. I had to throw my lens cap out there to get her onto the ledge so the photographer could take a picture. She didn't go for that.
[I'm working on the pigtail thing. I feel broken as a Mom to a daughter. It's still sinking in. For real? I get to do this? Now what?]
(P.S. I love every second of it.)
(P.P.S. Omygosh isn't she the cutest thing ever??)
On the way home Carter asks, "Why do I smell pumpkins?!"
In the sweetest, tiniest voice Gray sings, "I tooted."
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Sources: SlashGear, The Detroit News
quote: Facts can be twisted, so can numbers. I prefer to focus on the pure, righteous, and self evident truths to which I hold dear.
quote: Oh please when has Daily Tech ever been about science and technology? Almost every article here overlaps with politics or ideology in some way. And if not, that's usually where the discussions on them end up.
quote: And again, it's not blind belief. I'm 100% correct.
quote: When EV's are roaming the planet, Keeir, THEN you can say I was wrong. Only then, and not until then.
quote: Government should not pick winners and losers. (Ideology)
quote: Isn't inability to admit the possibility one is wrong considered on the symptoms of blind belief?
quote: Hmmm... EVs roam the planet right now. I saw 3 on my way to work today. Oh, and 1 PHEV. And do you count Electric motorcyles as EVs? Saw two of those. Guess I can say your wrong then?
quote: That's an absolute FACT. Please show me where the Constitution grants this power to the Government. Where?
quote: Is this your idea of being cute? You know full well what that phrase means.
quote: Government (even US government) existed before the Constitution.
quote: The position that the Constitution represents the high water mark for any and all government structure, is in itself ideology
quote: If you don't agree with the Constitution, we can just stop talking now.
quote: Did Lincoln follow the Constitution in his day?
quote: To claim any action outside Constitution is illegal and should be barred is an IDEALISTIC statement
quote: The US Government has only loosely followed the Constitution for hundreds of years.
quote: You're trying to make some moral relativist argument where ideologies aren't valid, so taking a stand on one is never a point of fact. Sorry sir, you fail on that. Ideology and facts are NOT always mutually exclusive.
quote: Hundreds of years ago we were NOT a "loosely" Constitutional country.
quote: If forced to choose between ideology and your apathy, I'll pick ideology.


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KC's WWI Museum gets collection of envelope artUPDATED 9:48 AM CST Dec 10, 2012
Kansas City's World War I Museum is showing off a series of elaborately decorated envelopes that were used to send mail to a soldier serving in the war.
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Bates prohibits all forms of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and gender-based violence on our campus.
Bates is committed to providing a community built on trust and mutual respect, where all can feel secure and free from harassment. Our Community Principles state that "our actions must support our ability to work, study, live and learn together productively and safely." Sexual misconduct violates a person's rights, dignity and integrity and is contrary to our community principles and the mission of the college. Sexual misconduct, including sexual violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking, violates federal and state civil rights laws and may be subject to criminal prosecution in addition to action taken by the college. The college is committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting of sexual misconduct and timely and fair resolution of sexual misconduct cases. Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment is the responsibility of everyone at Bates.
We encourage all members of our campus community to seek support for and report all incidents of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct directly to the Title IX Officer, the Deputy Title IX Coordinators or Bates Security. These individuals will assist in eliminating the misconduct, preventing its recurrence, and addressing its effects.
Know how to take immediate action, such as reporting the incident and getting support, and what to consider when making your decision. Regardless of where it is reported, all complaints will be reviewed by the Title IX Officer. If you need immediate confidential counseling or support, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS) provides confidential sexual assault crisis counseling, 24 hours a day, at (877)-527-8644. Safe Voices provides confidential counseling on intimate partner violence, 24 hours a day, at (800) 559-2927. The Bates Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) at (207) 753-6996 is also available for confidential support.
If you or someone you know may be the victim or survivor of any form of Sexual Misconduct, you are strongly urged to seek immediate assistance from the appropriate community resource. Assistance can be obtained 24 hours a day, seven days a week from:
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WBB Returns to MAC Action at Bowling Green Wednesday
Ball State vs.
Bowling Green
Wednesday, 7 p.m. (EST)
Stroh Center (4,347)
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Internet: www.ballstatesports.com
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What's On Tap: Ball State enters week two of Mid-American Conference action at Bowling Green Wednesday in the Stroh Center at 7 p.m. The Cardinals are looking to remain undefeated after topping Miami (62-59) and Northern Illinois (57-51) last week. This will be the first time the Cardinals will play in the Falcons' new arena which was unveiled in September 2011. Bowling Green is coming off of a 48-38 loss at home to Toledo Sunday. Ball State enters the game with a 5-10 overall record and a 2-0 MAC mark while Bowling Green owns a 10-5 overall record and currenty stands at 1-1 in MAC action.
About Bowling Green: Bowling Green remains one of the hottest teams in the Mid-American Conference. Statistically the Falcons defense holds its opponents to an average of 40.5 points per game and a .133 3-point field goal percentage. BGSU was picked to finish second in the preseason MAC polls and to be one of three schools to win the tournament championship. The Falcons went on a six-game win streak in non-conference action which started Dec. 1 with a 71-49 victory over Colorado State and then ended the streak on Dec. 30 after BGSU defeated nationally ranked No. 14/15 Dayton by a score of 65-40. Bowling Green is led by Chrissy Steffen who is averaging 11.7 points per game and Alexis Rogers with 10.3 points per contest.
The Coaches: Ball State head coach Brady Sallee is in his first season at Ball State. Sallee's career coaching record is 141-119 and he is 5-10 overall and 2-0 in the MAC with the Cardinals. He was named the 11th head women's basketball coach in Ball State history May 10. During his tenure at Eastern Illinois, Sallee posted a 136-109 career record. He led the Panthers to the institution's first-ever Ohio Valley Conference title during the 2009-10 campaign. In 2011-12, Eastern Illinois was 22-9 overall, posted a 13-3 OVC mark and competed in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. Jennifer Roos was named head coach of the Bowling Green women's basketball program on April 16, 2012. Roos assumed the head-coaching position after 11 years as an assistant coach on the BG staff, the last eight as associate head coach with former head coach Curt Miller who assumed a coaching position at Indiana. Ross currently has led the Falcons to a 10-5 overall record and a 1-1 league mark in her first season.


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The Randolph County Commission voted Thursday to hire a law firm to investigate a situation that has resulted in the suspension of the executive director of North Central Community Corrections.
In an emergency meeting Wednesday, commissioners voted to suspend Travis Carter without pay, making no comment publicly as to why. After Thursday's regular commission meeting, a second emergency session was held, with commissioners going into executive session for about 90 minutes.
After emerging from the executive session, commissioners voted unanimously to hire the law firm Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, which practices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland, New York City, Orlando and many other locations.
Commissioner Mike Taylor confirmed after the meeting that the firm was hired to inquire into the matter surrounding Carter's suspension.
Commissioners also voted unanimously to name Erin Golden, Carter's assistant, as the program's interim director.
They also to voted to change Carter's status, which they had ordered to be as suspended without pay on Wednesday, to being suspended with pay. Commissioners made no comment on why they made the change, or on any other aspect of the situation.
Carter's job includes overseeing the regionalized program. According to the Randolph County Commission's website, the ultimate goal of North Central Community Corrections' role in community restorative justice is providing offenders with the necessary structure and guidance to lead a productive and healthy lifestyle, for those offenders to be released from incarceration and to provide a smooth-transition into the community. The program gives the judicial system the option of a community based alternative sentencing program. Hopefully, this allows the system to focus on the reason for the increase in the criminal community by addressing each offender's risk level to give them the help needed to reduce recidivism.
During Thursday's regular commission meeting:
"As you are aware of from all the local media, the sheriff's department has responded to two incidents that occurred last week," said Brady. "They were major incidents that occurred in Randolph County that involved a loss of a life in each of those cases. The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate both cases: one involving the shooting at Rich Mountain, and one involving the train crisis on Cheat Mountain."
The sheriff said it would be a long time before the cases could be closed. In the mean time, Brady said that the sheriff's office will work with several agencies at the state and local level. Brady also thanked the surrounding counties of Pocahontas, Webster and Barbour.
"The communities and citizens also provided food and services," he said. "My thanks go out to everyone involved and everyone in the community."
Gainer echoed many of Brady's comments. Gainer wanted to express how gracious his ambulance fleet was for the support from Pocahontas, Webster, Greenbrier, Upshur, Lewis, Barbour, Taylor and Preston counties.
Wise reported that a roundtable discussion was held on Wednesday.
"The city and the fire department were there to discuss how they thought it went (train wreck response) and some suggestions," said Wise.
"I've been involved in emergency services in the last 30-40 years," Taylor said. "I've never seen something of this magnitude, and what further complicated this was that it was in one of the most rural reaches of Randolph County."
Other actions taken Thursday included:


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Williams opens with 'awkward' win over Giorgi
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In the movie of Serena Williams' life, Tuesday's routine 6-2, 6-3 dismissal of Camila Giorgi at the Family Circle Cup will wind up on the cutting room floor.
As the new documentary "Venus and Serena" — out on iTunes this week and due in theaters on May 13 — will show, the life of the reigning queen of women's tennis is stuffed full of trophies, winnings and drama.
"It was a great time for the movie to capture," said Serena, who along with Venus allowed cameras to follow her during an injury plagued 2011 season. "I had sort of fallen from grace."
The story of how Serena, 31, recovered from a life-threatening pulmonary embolism — she still has to give herself shots before she flies in an airplane — to reclaim the No. 1 spot surely will be compelling to watch.
Serena, the oldest player to be ranked No. 1, seems in a good place after the travails of 2011. She recently did a makeover on her Paris apartment, going for a shabby chic feel with neutral colors and "lots of pink." She surprised fans in Miami last week by riding a rental bike from her hotel to the tournament site to avoid traffic.
"I really don't do bicycles," she confessed.
Her win Tuesday over the 21-year-old Giorgi, ranked No. 85, was less compelling. But for Serena — who won her 48th career title in Miami just three days earlier, on hardcourts — the quick transition to the green clay of Billie Jean King Court was satisfying.
"It was definitely not great for me," said Williams, who took a three-set win over Maria Sharapova in the Miami finals. "I think I played well, but I wasn't great footing-wise, just trying to get my stability. But it feels good, because I felt like I played somebody really good today."
Serena jumped to a 3-0 lead over Giorgi, who caught Williams' eye by making the fourth round at Wimbledon last year.
The Italian, making her second appearance at the Family Circle up, stretched Williams out a bit after that, and forcing her to three match points before sailing a forehand long.
"A little awkward today," Williams, wearing a neon orange top and a blue skirt, told the crowd afterward.
The fans hardly cared, as they seem eager to watch Williams claim a third Family Circle Cup title. That would put her behind only Chris Evert (eight) and Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf (four each) in the storied 41-year history of the tournament.
To get there, Serena might have to go through 2009 champ Sabine Lisicki in the third round and sister Venus, the 2004 winner, in the semifinals.
"I'm not playing great clay-court tennis yet," Serena said. "But I'm glad I came here, so I can get ready for what will hopefully be another good clay court season."
Serena's dominating run to the Family Circle Cup title last year seemed to herald good things for her clay court season, but she lost in the first round at the French Open.
Of course, she made up for that with wins at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open and an Olympic gold medal, providing a suitable epilogue for the movie.
Who knows? This year could bring a sequel.


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Ellen Bartyzal (CSB '17), Gary Eichten, and Amanda Furru (CSB '17)
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is pleased to offer two student fellowships for the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University at $5,000 each for full-time summer internships in the MPR newsroom. Next summer (2016), two CSB/SJU students will serve as, will serve as MPR/Gary Eichten Fellows, with selected students completing an internship at MPR, located in downtown St. Paul. Fellows will learn the basics of news writing, reporting and production with a goal to write and produce material for MPR newscasts. The prestigious fellowship opportunity was created in honor of Gary Eichten, a 1969 St. John's University graduate, who wore many hats during his award-winning, 40-plus year career at Minnesota Public Radio.
Selected Fellows will work full-time at MPR beginning June 6, 2016 and continuing through August 12, 2016. Students may elect to earn credits for the experience; those choosing to do so will work with the Assistant Director of Experiential Learning & Community Engagement on an individual basis to set up payment and assessment for credits earned. Prior to their commencement as Fellows, students selected must participate in a training seminar in May 2016. Finally, following their summer-long internship, Fellows will submit an audio-visual presentation highlighting their summer experience, as well as offer a poster presentation of learning to the community at CSB/SJU's Scholarship & Creativity Day the following April.
Please note, students will not be allowed to have any other paid employment during the ten-week fellowship. Fellowship stipends will be paid directly to the student by MPR, along with reimbursement for parking or bus costs incurred. Students with a diversity of life experience are encouraged to apply.
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quote: Funny, they were saying the same thing in the 1700's as well. And yet today, we're healthier, better fed, drink cleaner water, and breathe cleaner air.
quote: Similar doom-and-gloom predictions have been made at regular intervals in the centuries since then. So far they've always been proven wrong. But people still love to believe them.
quote: I also just cited a Newsweek article from 1975 talking about "Global Cooling" and how if we didn't put soot on the ice caps to melt them and divert artic rivers now we would all freeze to death.
quote: Newly available surface observations from 1990 to the present, primarily from the Northern Hemisphere, show that the dimming did not persist into the 1990s. Instead, a widespread brightening has been observed since the late 1980s...
quote: If anything needs to be pointed out, I think it's that today, one would be hard-pressed to find a spot one could live and be a hermit.
quote: The belief in a world so crowded people will be forced elbow to elbow is held only by people who spend most of theirlives within 100 meters of a road.
quote: Perhaps they just liked a good pint of beer. Why didn't they just boil water, and then drink it?
quote: The alcohol killed the nasty crap
quote: I've read the antiseptic properties were due more to the natural acidity of beer, as opposed to the alchoholic content.


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Rossini's La CenerentolaThe fairy story with the glass slipper and golden carriage becomes an enchanting opera that replaces special effects with the real magic of true love and goodness. Despite her evil stepsisters, Angelina (Vivica Genaux) manages to be the belle of the ball, thanks to the wise Alidoro (Joseph Barron) and a beautiful bracelet. After the ball, the prince (Arthur Espiritu) finds his princess and sees her true beauty: the ability to forgive. With Paolo Pecchioli as Don Magnifico. Antony Walker conducts.04/27/2013 - 05/05/201304/27 - 7:00 pm04/27 - 8:00 pm05/03 - 8:00 pm05/05 - 2:00 pmBenedum Center, 231 7th St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
A little bit of this, and a little bit of thatRon Nelson's "Mayflower Overture" depicts the Pilgrims' travel to the New World. Pittsburgh's own Joseph Wilcox Jenkins is featured in his "Tartan Suite". Minnesota composer John Zdechlik's "Psalm 46" celebrates a famous Lutheran hymn, and director Jason Worzbyt closes with a heartfelt "America the Beautiful."04/27/2013Time: 8:00 pmPerforming Arts Center, Seton Hill University, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg, PAwebsite | map
Dirty BallJoin up with the league of heroic partiers and supercharge Attack Theatre at The Dirty Ball. Revel in your secret identity, marvel at the company's daredevil acts of dance, and groove to electrifying beats by Titletown Soul & Funk Party and Pandemic.04/27/2013Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00Location: The Clock Building, 2101 Mary St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
10th Annual Three Rivers Community Band FestivalEnjoy the Community Band South, East Winds Symphonic Band, and Metropolitan Italian Symphonic Band in concert. Then, Samuel R. Hazo conducts the 2013 Regional Festival Band. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham provides commentary as M.C. Free.04/27/2013Time: 2:30pmLocation: Upper St. Clair H.S. Theater, Rte. 19 Southwebsite
Glass Roots - Summer Flower ShowDesigned by Phipps Exhibit Coordinator Jordyn Melino, Glass Roots features artists of the Pittsburgh regio, who have made vines and blooms of glass, stained-glass towers lit from within, a glass wooly mammoth skeleton, a variety of vases, oversized glass Chinese lantern seed pods, Queen Anne's lace-inspired glass flowers, abstract birds, water lilies and reeds, a tall glass sunflower, and more.04/27/2013 - 10/06/20131 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Art All Night Art All Night, 22 hours of art and music, is called one of Pittsburgh's most popular, and populist, arts events. Hundreds of artists enter more than a thousand works in the show, and they're displayed by hundreds of volunteers. The show features live music, children's activities, and more. It opens at 4pm on Saturday, and runs through 2pm on Sunday. Classical WQEDfm will broadcast live onsite, Sunday morning, 9 to noon. 04/27/2013Time: 4pm
Daria Burlak, organChurch of the Epiphany presents award-winning organist Daria Burlak, making her first concert tour of the USA with works by Dupre, Durufle, Messaien and others. The church is next to the Consol Energy Center, downtown.04/28/2013Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Church of the Epiphany, 184 Washington Pl., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra - All StringsA string orchestra program including Britten's Simple Symphony, Barber's Adagio, Mendelssohn's String Symphony #1, and Nancy Galbraith's Zelo featuring soprano and emcee Anna Singer of Classical WQED-FM 89.3. Thomas Octave conducts.04/28/2013Time: 7:00 pmLocation: St. Andrew's, 5801 Hampton St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
AmericanaThe Renaissance City Winds and guest Bill Troxler, hammer dulcimer, will perform traditional and original tunes. Troxler, a resident of Chincoteague Island, VA, is Music Coordinator for the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance and can be heard on several CDs. The Winds will also play American chamber music by Samuel Barber, Gunther Schuller, and Eric Barndollar.04/29/2013Time: 7:30 pmAndrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie, PAwebsite | map
Young People's ConcertsThese concerts, Storm Chasers, are performed for 3rd through 5th grade students, but are also open to the public. Featured guest artist is violinist Inori Sakai, who'll play "Winter" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Artistic Director Daniel Meyer also conducts works by Wagner, Debussy, Beethoven, and Strauss. $5 tickets are available at the door, or by calling the WSO office at 724 837-1850. 04/30/201304/30 - 10:30 am04/30 - 1:15 pmLocation: Greensburg Salem Sr. High Schoolwebsite
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|Who wouldn't want to see West Virginia's high-flying offense in the BCS title game? (US Presswire)
To: An open letter to the coaches' and Harris poll voters
From: Society For Normal Intercollegiate Football This Year (SANITY)
Dear Voter:
It has come to our attention that ya'll are thinking the same thing again. An SEC rematch in the BCS championship game.
It's 13 days and counting until the first BCS standings are released. You Harrisites will debut Sunday. Voting patterns will be scrutinized. They already have been in the coaches' poll. To your credit, New Orleans couldn't have been crazier for LSU-Alabama II in January. Unfortunately for local hype, there happen to be televisions outside of the Big Easy too. They were largely switched off for what was supposed to be the biggest game of the year.
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It was in that moment the commissioners may have decided to go to a playoff. They say live sports are immune to a DVR. To a lot of us that was a repeat, more stale than the one where Dr. Phil cures 30 years of obsessive-compulsive behavior in 30 minutes.
That's why we at SANITY have taken this early opportunity to reach out here on the first day of October to start a national movement. There is still time -- two months, in fact -– before the final BCS standings. Your votes are going to be a huge part of it -- two thirds of the BCS formula. The BCS computers will do whatever they're going to do. That's why a rational appeal to common human sense can't come early enough.
After five weeks it's clear the season is boiling down to the SEC axis of Alabama/LSU/Georgia/South Carolina/Florida vs. everybody else. And by everybody else, we at the Society more or less mean Oregon, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Florida State, Kansas State and Texas.
No surprise, there are five SEC teams in the AP top 10. (Florida is No. 11 in the coaches' poll.) You can see what's coming. It's like a Jimmy Kimmel joke -- old, tired and played. SANITY's panel of analysts haven't calculated it exactly yet but with that many SEC teams at the top, there are what seems like about 47 possibilities for an all-SEC game of some sort in January in South Florida.
LSU vs. Alabama again. Maybe Georgia-South Carolina. Again. The season was so wired last year that it didn't matter who won LSU-Alabama. The season began with five SEC teams in the top 10. For the conference not to play for a seventh consecutive title, all five would have to lose twice. The odds against that happening right now are higher than Georgia's defense ... in the national stats. Wait, what did you think I meant?
All it would take is what it took last season -- a team that didn't so much as win its division playing in the conference championship game. That was why former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer -- the BCS godfather, for goodness sakes -- advocated that conference champs only be eligible for the playoff beginning in 2014.
And let's not forget that Bama made it last year by the hair on Nico Johnson's chinny, chin chin. If the Big 12 had not endured spasmodic realignment episodes and was still playing a conference title game, Oklahoma State could have leapt -- easily, actually -- over the Tide.
Instead, the coaches and Harris pollsters group-thought their way into a rematch that put us in a REM state.
Please, no more. SANITY is pleading for, well, sanity. Give someone else a chance.
Oregon is duckier.
West Virginia is Mountaineerier.
Texas is oranger.
FSU is newer.
Kansas State is a flat-out mystery. Don't ask us to explain.
See, that adds to the intrigue. And if Notre Dame keeps winning, SEC Fan, SANITY already has the license for "Catholics vs. Cornbread" T-shirts. Hopefully, at least one of those teams finishes undefeated to remove a lot of doubt. That is, unless you voters elevate a one-loss SEC team over an undefeated conference champion – or Notre Dame. Just to catch you up, that possibility is already a topic on every radio show from Gainesville to Starkville at the moment.
Oregon jumped LSU at No. 2 a couple of weeks ago. That was a good start. That's also why the national movement starts here and now. SANITY is appealing to its membership -- at its core, the other 10 FBS conferences -- to lobby voters to keep an open mind. If you know a voter, remind him that the TV is an equal opportunity appliance. There are cable networks -- Pac-12, Longhorn and Big Ten -- that will enlighten you. (OK, scratch the Longhorn for accessibility reasons and Big Ten for football aesthetic issues but you get the point.)
The state of Oregon rules the West Coast. The Ducks you know about, but Oregon State's Mike Riley has beaten three teams ranked in the top 20 to start the season. The best player in the country -- West Virginia's Geno Smith -- was recruited by the late Bill Stewart and has played in both the Big East and Big 12.
You don't have to stop winning, SEC. We love the tailgates, the drama, the pageantry, the flasks. You just can't keep bogarting the big game. Last year was one of those unintended consequences that changed the world. Think about it. If LSU had played Oklahoma State would the commissioners have installed a playoff? Doubtful. For better or worse, the rematch was the tipping point.
It's OK to score 70 these days and feel good about it. Baylor-West Virginia was not a crime against God and man. Johnny SEC probably choked on his bourbon a little bit when he saw that one. Then he had to admit, it's the way of the world. Anyone catch Tennessee-Georgia?
Turns out, it is possible to reinvent the wheel route.
Championship games that SANITY would take right now:
LSU-Oregon: OK, it's also a rematch from 2011 but this time De'Anthony Thomas is a year older and Les Miles has a quarterback. Could Honey Badger transfer at halftime to the Ducks?
Alabama-FSU: The Process North vs. The Process South.
Texas-Oregon: Chip and Mack lead two corporate giants.
Notre Dame-anyone: It would be much fun watching Lou Holtz' head actually separate from his body on national television.
By the time LSU and Alabama meet on Nov. 3, they will have played three times in a year. Good teams, great programs, outstanding coaches, but I don't want to be around my relatives that much. Christmas, maybe Fourth of July, but that's it.
I know more about Alabama's interview policy than I do my own children. The LSU football secretary and I have begun emailing back and forth fun cookie recipes. We both agree, by the way: Martha Stewart is a punk.
What we have developing now is not a national championship race, it's a backyard weenie roast. That's Saban over by the barbeque pit wearing the "Kiss the Cook" apron.
I like my dog the same way I don't like my title chase -- overdone. Please, give someone else a chance. For all of these reasons, we respectfully ask for your consideration on this matter.
Yours in SANITY,
Dennis Dodd


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on February 5, 2013 - 9:22 PM
LOCKPORT – A woman accused of operating a puppy mill in her Town of Lockport home was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of cruelty to animals, all misdemeanors, when she was arraigned Tuesday evening in Lockport Town Court.
Town Justice Raymond E. Schilling released Ellouise Magrum, 50, of Royal Parkway South, on her own recognizance and ordered her to return to court Feb. 21.
Sixty-four Pomeranians were seized from Magrum's home Saturday afternoon, after Niagara County sheriff's deputies were called there on an unrelated juvenile issue. The SPCA of Niagara has taken ownership of the dogs.
Magrum also faces a number of town code violations, including operating a non-permitted business and having unsanitary conditions.