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To make a gaseous expullation, whereas the title refers to the squeezing of buttcheeks together, and the cheesy smell of the gaseous output.
Dude, if you're gonna fart, gonna squeeze cheese, let me know, I'll hit the fan.
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Fart only to fart that little bit extra and actually shit yourself a bit.
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Trying to expel a fart using force, usually with the intent of creating or maximizing noise.
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i hate when people turn an anime into a live action! it makes life suck! i hate it! anyone agree?
"those who love fighting should for for Me!"
i would agree with that in all terms but there are some very good live action animes. granted not many but there are some good ones.Is life reality or is it a mirror image of what you want it to be?
I think if they didn't change the storylines when it went to live action production it would turn out alot better too. Is life reality or is it a mirror image of what you want it to be?
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in way they ruin one thing and make us pay for another
Also the way they mess it up makes me laugh too. other times it pisses me off. (Is life reality or is it a mirror image of what you want it to be?)
there is nothing perfect about life if you say its perfect then somewhere down the line its gonna be screwed up for ya thats the nice way of saying it (~if you want to die stand in my way + if you want to live get out of my way = its your choice so choose wisely~)
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When it comes to increasing access to the great outdoors and bolstering rural economies, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is one of the most important and successful tools Americans have.
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I am proud and lucky enough to say that my family goes way back, almost 100 years, in Washington's Wild Sky country.
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has recently released an infographic to better explain how America's favorite places are facing a seriously distressing situation, summed up by its title: "National Parks Need Help." The graphic highlights how lack of funding is af
Early American wilderness photographers were snapping gorgeous vignettes of mountain peaks and sunrises before Instagram's "1977" filter was even a thing.
Oil and gas drilling can be a dirty business. Drilling projects operate on a 24-hour basis, disrupting wildlife, water sources, human health, recreation and other purposes for which public lands were set aside and held in trust for the American people.
According to last year's metrics, wind energy was the number one source of new energy in the U.S. in 2012, clocking in at a whopping 43 percent of total new energy generated.
Many of America's important public lands are simply "too wild to drill," which is why The Wilderness Society continues to fight against drilling in those places.
California's Carrizo Plain National Monument, designated by President Clinton in 2000, is the largest single native grassland remaining in western state.
Arches National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Chaco Canyon... these are some of America's places that are just too wild to drill.
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MOUNT PLEASANT — Capt. Ken Ezell, one of those hardy Shem Creek shrimpers, can't wait to go out on the Easy Lady and see what treasures the ocean might have for him.
"I love commercial fishing," Ezell, a stocky, sunburned man with a ready smile, said during a rare break at the annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival Sunday. "Crabbing is one of the most peaceful things you'll ever do. You go out there in the morning with your cup of coffee and you've got your foot propped up on the rail of the boat. You just have that anticipation, what am I going to catch today? You get to watch the sun rise and sometimes, if you're really working hard, you get to watch it set. I never get tired of that. I can't think of a more fulfilling profession."
Yet he has never taken his 4-year-old son aboard his boat, a 38.5-foot Chesapeake Bay Deadliner crab boat that he also converts for shrimp or sharks.
"I won't let my son near my crab boat," Ezell said. "I don't want him to fall in love with it like I did. I just don't see a future in it for my son."
Ezell was one of 10 shrimp boats in the parade of boats at Mount Pleasant's Memorial Waterfront Park and Pier Sunday. There used to be about 30 boats in the parade not many years ago.
Ezell was wearing a shirt with a logo for Sandlapper Water Tours. He's taken up a second job to make ends meet. He operates The Palmetto tour boat when he's not shrimping or crabbing. Most of the other shrimp boat captains have also taken second jobs in recent years.
Wayne Magwood, longtime captain of the Winds of Fortune, has been working for a dredging company in Texas. This was the first blessing of the fleet he has ever missed in more than 25 years, because he couldn't leave his job in Texas.
"He was just torn up about it," said his daughter, Tressy Magwood Mellichamp.
Donnie Brown, captain of the Megan Elaine, has been working for a towing company in North Carolina until the shrimp season starts.
"It got so bad, we had to try to find something to make it through the winter," Brown said.
Fuel prices have been rising and shrimp prices have been dropping with farm-raised foreign imports. Fortunately for the shrimpers, there's still a market for local shrimp.
Brown is 54 and has been shrimping since he was 17 years old. He looks the part with his black beard, black ponytail and black captain's hat. When asked if he would have done the same thing if he had known at age 17 what he knows now, he didn't hesitate. Absolutely. He's a shrimper.
"I ain't never looked back," he said. "It's in my blood. I'm just Donnie."
The blessing of the fleet may seem like an antiquated tradition, but the shrimpers say it means a lot to them.
"This is the highlight of our year," Ezell said. "It really makes a difference, just to know that people still care about the industry."
The shrimp season has not yet opened in South Carolina. The date will depend on when the state Department of Natural Resources says enough shrimp are spawning.
Local shrimpers used to travel to Florida or Georgia to catch shrimp, but now the cost of fuel, coupled with the lowered price of shrimp, makes the trips too expensive.
Ezell cuts his fuel bill by mixing cooking oil with the diesel fuel in his 4-71 Detroit two-stroke engine. He said he wouldn't put cooking oil in a more modern engine because of the computer chips.
Despite the challenges, he's not ready to accept the end of the American shrimper. But they will have to start using lighter, more fuel-efficient boats.
"There will always be somebody that wants to go chase shrimp, and there will always be somebody that wants to go catch crabs," Ezell said. "But you're going to have to do it more efficiently than it has been done in the past. It's going to take some innovative technology."


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Erie County Sheriff's deputies on patrol overnight Friday made at least three drunk driving arrests.
Just before midnight in the Village of Springville, a deputy on Pearl Street at East Main Street was nearly struck by a vehicle making an improper turn.
The driver, Matthew Golabek, 78, of Springville was pulled over and found to be intoxicated.
His blood alcohol content level was measured at .18 percent, more than twice the legal limit. He was released to a family member on an appearance ticket.
Then at a few minutes after midnight, a deputy on patrol in the Town of Elma found a car stopped in the middle of Rice Road with the driver passed out at the wheel.
Anthony Ambrose, 26, of Lancaster, was charged with for DWI. A breath test showed his BAC level was .13 percent. He was released to family members on an appearance ticket.
And at about 1:30 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to investigate an injury accident on Transit Road in Clarence.
Felicia McDowell, 21, was found to be intoxicated. Her address was not immediately available.
McDowell was arrested for DWI and taken to Erie County Medical Center where her blood was drawn to determine her BAC. She was released on an appearance ticket.
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ABILENE, Texas - Hardin-Simmons and Sul Ross State both showed off their high powered offenses and set a NCAA record for most yards between two teams in a collegiate football game with 1,714 yards as HSU won 86-42 on Saturday afternoon at Shelton Stadium.
The 1,714 yards is the most yards in a game breaking the old record of 1,640 yards by San Jose State and Nevada in 2001.
"I have never seen anything like it, it was like a video game," said Burleson. "We executed our game plan to perfection and our guys went out and performed. Other than that third quarter I thought our defense played well. There is a reason they are No. 1 in the country in offense. They have some talented weapons. I am proud of our guys coming out and playing hard for our seniors as they played their last game of the year."
The Cowboys rolled up a NCAA Division III record 914 yards, including 685 through the air. Sul Ross State had 800 yards of offense and that was without the nation's leader in all-purpose yardage Dominique Carson (290 YPG), who missed the game with injury. The old record for yards by a team was by McMurry with 848 against Texas Lutheran.
Hardin-Simmons senior quarterback Logan Turner set the school and conference records with 685 yards passing and eight touchdowns, on a 24-of-40 day throwing the ball. He broke the previous ASC record of Jake Mullin who had 614 yards against Texas Lutheran last season.
Senior running back Devin Carver had the second-best all-purpose day in HSU history with 290 all-purpose yards. He ran 20 times for 192 yards and had three catches for 98 yards. He scored four touchdowns in the game.
HSU averaged a school and conference record 12 yards per play in the game.
The Cowboys scored on its first three possessions of the game on an 11-yard run by Carver, a 2-yard run by Bryce Johnson and a 68-yard pass from Logan Turner to Jessie Ramos and the Cowboy defense limited the Lobos to 15 yards on the first three drives.
HSU pushed the lead to 49-7 by halftime on a 5-yard TD pass to Trei Lewis and 46 and six yard touchdown passes to Ramos. Alex Lovan had a 1-yard TD run for Sul Ross State.
The Lobos came out in the second half and scored 35 points and HSU had 27. Sul Ross had 359 yards in the quarter and the Cowboys had 269.
Turner hit scoring passes to Jimmie Simpson for 44 yards, Devin Carver for 74 yards and Johnson for 57 yards in the quarter and Carver had a 22-yard TD run. SRSU quarterback A.J. Springer ran for a pair of scores in the quarter and threw a pair of touchdown passes. Lovan had a TD run as well.
HSU added 10 points in the fourth quarter on a Scott Newberry 20-yard field goal and a 6-yard run by Carver. Newberry set the school record for career PATs (156) in the game and also tied the record for PATs made (11) and attempted (12) in a game and points scored by a kicker in a game with 14.
Johnson had 213 yards receiving and Ramos had five catches for 133 yards and three touchdowns. James Place led the Cowboys with 14 tackles.
Springer completed 32-of-55 passes for 444 yards and ran for 125 yards and two more TDs for SRSU. Lovan ran for 149 yards for the Lobos and Lee Carothers had 12 catches for 241 yards. Zack Roberson had eight tackles for SRSU.
The Cowboys are now 5-3 overall and 4-1 in ASC action. Sul Ross State fell to 3-5 overall and to 2-3 in league play. HSU plays at Texas Lutheran next Saturday at 1 p.m.
A complete list of the records broken in the game is listed below.
Team Records
All Levels
Most Yards Gained By Both Teams 1714
NCAA Division III Records
Most Yards Gained By Both Teams 1714
Most yards gained 914
School Records Broken or Tied
*Most Yards Gained By Both Teams 1714
*Most Yards Gained 914
*Passing Yards 685
*Points Scored 86
*Points Scored both teams 128
*Kicking Points Scored 14
*Touchdowns Scored, tied 12
*Touchdown Passes 8
*Yards Per Play 12.0
*All-Purpose Yards Gained 1070
*Most PATs attempted, tied 12
*Most PATs made, tied 11
Yards Allowed 800
Individual School Records
Logan Turner
*Passing Yards 685
*Total Offense 685
*Passing Touchdowns 8
*Yards per play 17.6
Scott Newberry
*PAT Attempted 12
*PAT made 11
Career PATs 156
*-also conference records
Information provided by HSU athletics department.
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Kenneth V. Dull Sr. "George," 90, of Tiffin, died at 4:05 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Ruffing Family Care Center in Bloomville.
Kenneth was born June 23, 1922, in Seneca County, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Bowman) Dull.
Survivors include his children, Linda Larmer of Republic, Vernon Dull of New Haven, Joyce Brown of Green Springs, Marilyn of Alabama, Kenneth V. Dull Jr. of Toledo, Jean Gilliland of Toledo, Jane Miller of Toledo, Charles Dull of Toledo, Rebecca King of Carleton, Mich., many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Phillip Dull; three brothers, Melvin, Emert and Donald Dull, and a sister, Bessie Birch.
Kenneth retired from Sharron Manufacturing in Temperance, Michigan and also drove truck. Kenneth enjoyed camping. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home and Crematory in Tiffin.
Visitation for family and friends also will be Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services on Tuesday at Greenlawn cemetery with military honor's being rendered by the United Veterans Council.
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More than 90 percent of the school districts in New York State had submitted teacher evaluation plans to Albany as of Friday – the soft deadline that state Education Department officials had set if schools did not want to jeopardize any of their state aid.
But amid a flood of last-minute submissions and revisions from schools, some people are wondering whether state officials will ease up on the hard Jan. 17 deadline that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo wrote into law last spring.
Schools not only are required to submit their evaluation plans by that date, the plans also must be approved by the state Education Department by then. And with so many last-minute submissions and revisions, many are privately questioning whether state officials have enough staff to process the plans fast enough.
The Cuomo administration declined to say whether the governor might be open to amending the deadline, but a spokesman gave a less-definitive answer than the governor has offered in the past.
"We're confident the state Education Department will be able to comply with the present schedule," Cuomo spokesman Richard Azzopardi said.
Under the state law, any district that does not meet the deadline will lose this year's increase in state aid.
Depew school officials started negotiating with union leaders more than a year ago, Superintendent Jeffrey Rabey said. The district submitted its plan to the state in July, and it was approved in October.
"Districts can't afford to lose hundreds of thousands in state aid," Rabey said.
In some districts, the stakes are much higher – as much as $33.4 million for Buffalo schools, for example.
Race against deadline
Senior legislators in Albany say they have been hearing of a variety of problems that districts and teachers unions face as they race against the funding deadline.
Reasons for the delays range from the Department of Education being unable to process all the applications to deals still not reached between schools and unions on an evaluation plan, officials said.
While state officials are not openly discussing changing the Jan. 17 deadline, they are offering some hints that suggest what had been a firm line-in-the-sand date could change. Some leaders of statewide education groups are floating the idea of changing the deadline so that districts need only to submit a plan by Jan. 17 – not necessarily have it approved by then.
"Obviously, we don't want school districts to lose money, so it's one of the issues we're going to have to deal with. On the other hand, we think there should be compliance, so it's a mixed bag, and I don't think there's any conclusions reached yet," Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Manhattan Democrat, said in an interview.
Buffalo is among the districts that submitted a plan and then got feedback from the state. But now the union and the district have reached a stalemate. Union leaders say they will not resume negotiations until the district drops its court battle over the involuntary transfer of a few dozen teachers.
Feedback on plans
More than 633 of the nearly 700 districts in the state had submitted plans by Thursday, according to state Education Department spokesman Jonathan Burman. Fewer than half of those plans have been approved.
The state has provided feedback on most of them, telling schools what needs to be changed before the plans can be approved. Another 75 districts have not yet received feedback.
Will the Jan. 17 deadline stand firm?
"I believe it's very important to have guidelines and deadlines," said Sen. John Flanagan, a Long Island Republican who heads the Senate Education Committee. "At the same time, I don't believe there should be an adverse effect on districts [that], for reasons beyond their control, haven't gotten formal approval if there's a significant backlog at the state Education Department."
Richard Iannuzzi, president of New York State United Teachers, said he stands firmly behind the law – including the Jan. 17 deadline set forth in it.
Teachers should be evaluated this year using the new plans, he said.
But Iannuzzi said that both state and local school officials failed to give teachers enough information about the national Common Core standards that were implemented statewide this year. As a result, he said, students will be tested at the end of the school year on material they might not have been taught. And student scores count for at least 20 percent of each teacher's evaluation under the new law.
Because of that, the state should advise districts not to use this year's teacher evaluations as part of employment decisions, he said.
"The state Ed Department should be giving guidance to school districts, saying they should be extremely cautious about how they use these [evaluations] at this point," he said.
Despite debate in Albany over the evaluations and the deadline, most local school officials say they are not taking any chances.
"I am taking [the deadline] very seriously. I think most, if not all, superintendents are," said Orchard Park Superintendent Matthew McGarrity. "We've asked the question of State Ed directly and indirectly. Every response we've gotten is that the governor's timeline is the governor's timeline. I haven't gotten anything to indicate that plans would be approved beyond then."
A potential bind
The situation puts Cuomo in a potential bind.
Does he want to be seen as unwilling to bend in such a way that he gets blamed for a local district losing state aid and having to cut programs in the middle of the school year?
"The governor was very specific about that January date, and it would be uncharacteristic of Governor Cuomo to change his mind. But so much has happened since then that he may understand the need for flexibility and a better understanding of how complicated this is and that it requires additional time. We hope so," said Timothy Kremer, executive director of the New York State School Boards Association.
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A self-described health nut, Jena Jones of Mount Pleasant knew something was wrong Wednesday as she struggled hard for the energy to get around.
Flu numbers
2009-2010 (Sept. 1-June 26)49deaths1,091hospitalizations2010-2011 (Oct 3-July 2)20 deaths996hospitalizations2011-2012 (Oct. 2-July 7)1death113hospitalizations2012 (Sept. 30-Dec. 29)15deaths862hospitalizationsS.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
I couldnt even move, she said. Even going upstairs, I was getting out of breath.
Cold vs. flu vs. pneumonia
Cold: Sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, watery eyes and sneezing are the most common symptoms. Some people may also experience a cough, mild fatigue and body aches. Colds are caused by any of hundreds of different viruses.Flu: The most common symptoms are a fever that is often high and lasts 3 to 4 days, headache, body aches, severe fatigue lasting up to 3 weeks and cough (usually dry). Some people also may experience a runny nose, congestion or sore throat. A virus causes the flu.Pneumonia: Symptoms are a persistent dry or productive cough, fever and chills, difficulty breathing, chest pain and headache. A bacteria or a virus can cause pneumonia.S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Her bones felt heavy and she ached all over. It seemed like 10 pounds of weight was on her lungs. Jones, who runs 2 to 3 miles daily, went to a doctor that night and was told she had the flu.
Its been pretty brutal, she said. I have never had the flu, period.
Jones, 40, got the flu vaccination at the end of November. It was required by her employer, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, where she works in marketing.
Along with the flu, she is struggling with a first-time case of pleurisy, a lung illness that developed at the same time. She planned to return to the doctor for further treatment.
The pleurisy is really a concern. My lungs are in really bad shape right now, she said.
Jones is not alone in her suffering.
Widespread influenza is being reported as visits to doctor offices, hospitalizations and deaths rise well above levels seen last year.
Flu deaths
Roper St. Francis Healthcare has been seeing a heavy number of confirmed and suspected cases of influenza at its five emergency departments, said spokeswoman Kim Keelor.
Two people were admitted to its hospitals for flu complications in November, and 26 influenza patients were hospitalized in December. In 2011, no one was admitted for the flu in the same time period, she said.
Statewide, more than 32,000 people who received the rapid flu test in the past three months tested positive, compared with fewer than 300 for the same time last year. Charleston County led the state with 767 positive rapid flu tests, followed by Dorchester County with 228 positives and Berkeley County with 82.
Fifteen people in the state have died because of flu-related complications, and hundreds were hospitalized between Sept. 30 to Dec. 29. Twelve of the flu fatalities were at least 65 years old. Two deaths happened in people ranging in age from 50 to 64. A child no more than 4 years old succumbed to flu-related illness, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control said in its latest flu report.
The child, in Barnwell County, was the first flu-related fatality in the state when DHEC reported it in late November. Where the other deaths happened was not reported. DHEC spokesman Jim Beasley said county-by-county numbers are not typically made available.
The agency focuses on the first flu death of the season to let people know that the flu is here so appropriate preventive measures can be taken, he said.
The county where the patients were hospitalized is not provided because DHEC said it is more concerned with getting the word out about the statewide presence of flu and the importance of vaccination.
The flu vaccine, made of killed virus, is created based on expert opinion about which viruses are most likely to circulate in a given season, said Dr. Michael Schmidt, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina.
They have to guess right and they have to hope that the flu doesnt change, he said.
Schmidt said county-by-county DHEC numbers for flu deaths and hospitalizations would be of value to the public and the medical profession.
The issue is similar in my view to a tornado warning, where conditions are present for a potentially devastating outcome. It should alert the public that, like a tornado warning, they should monitor their health, he said.
In addition to deaths reported by DHEC, a 73-year-old James Island woman died at home last Sunday of complications from influenza after falling sick the day before, the Charleston County Coroners Office reported.
Its sort of unpredictable how bodies respond to viruses. Otherwise healthy people can get the flu and die, said Coroner Rae Wooten.
The woman was relatively healthy, Wooten said.
Death from flu complications can involve any number of underlying medical problems, such as a weakened immune system, diabetes and heart disease, she said.
Its very individual for each person who is afflicted with the virus, she said.
People who think they have flu symptoms should take care of themselves.
Go to a doctor and see what you need in terms of an individual health plan, she said.
The flu vaccine
The flu shot is up to 90 percent effective in preventing the illness in healthy young adults. But it can take six to eight weeks for the vaccine to provide maximum protection. In the meantime, the flu shot can lessen the effects of influenza, according to DHEC.
In the past three months, South Carolina has had more than 800 hospitalizations for flu-related complications. They include 421 people at least 65 years old; 144 patients between the ages of 50 and 64; 115 state residents between 18 and 49; 50 youngsters between the ages of 5 and 17; and 132 toddlers up to 4 years old, according to DHEC.
Virologists and epidemiologists are considering a new hypothesis that flu is more prevalent during dry weather, said Schmidt, the MUSC professor.
The virus may remain aloft for a longer period of time than in the spring and fall when conditions are moister, he said.
For example, wet Washington state has had minimal flu cases, he said.
When it comes to prevention, it is important to remember that everything in the environment can have the flu virus on it. Flu can be picked up by touching contaminated objects, such as paper money, where the virus can live for as long as two weeks, Schmidt said.
Protect yourself through vaccination, hand-washing and good dietary and health habits.
And if you think you have the flu, stay home, drink plenty of fluids, get plenty of rest and consult with your health care provider, he said.
In response to the flu outbreak, Roper St. Francis Health Care is placing signs throughout its hospitals advising that people with a fever or cough not visit patients. Healthy visitors are being asked to wash their hands after arriving and before leaving.
It is a precaution to protect our patients as the flu season grows in intensity, Keelor said.
Amy Zeigler, spokeswoman for Crisis Ministries, said she gets a flu shot yearly to protect her health, and because she works with homeless people who may have weakened immune systems.
I havent had the flu. To me, (vaccination) seems like it works, she said. Im a big hand washer. I wash my hands a lot.
Charlene Gunnels, spokeswoman for The Citadel, said she had a bad cold for two weeks in December, but it was not the flu. She has been thinking about getting a flu shot this year because the season has begun early and hit harder than last year.
Ive heard lots of people complaining that they think they have the flu, she said.
Shirley Hughes, 62, wore a surgical mask while waiting to see a doctor at Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center on Nassau Street. She had been ill for three weeks with symptoms including sinus pain, chest congestion and a bad cough.
It could be the flu, but I dont know. One year I had the flu so bad I thought I was going to die, she said.
I got the flu 4 years ago I get my flu shot ever since, said Joann Weston. She was at the Franklin Fetter clinic for a physical on Friday.×


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Fantasy and science fiction have landed in Buckhannon with the intent to settle in.
Nerducopia, a new store, will be a delight to anyone who has ever enjoyed a fantasy or science fiction series either through reading, playing video games or watching television. Doors first opened for public shopping and browsing Thursday at 9 a.m.
In the back of the store awaits a game room for the fans of role-playing games. Customers need only to walk past the video games, action figures, board games, books, clothes items and more. The store features items from "Twilight," "Doctor Who," "Star Wars," "The Walking Dead," "The Hunger Games," "Ghostbusters," "Game of Thrones," "The Big Bang Theory," the Harry Potter book and movie series, "Skylanders," "Pokemon" and even "My Little Pony."
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The Inter-Mountain photo by Melissa Toothman
Co-owners Greg Peterkin, Tracy Fitzgerald and David Fitzgerald pose with their Star Wars R2-D2 beverage cooler inside of Nerducopia. The new shop is on Main Street in Buckhannon is next to Chase Bank. Store hours have not been determined, but owners say the shop will be closed on Mondays. Visit www.neducopia.com for more information.
Store owners said they will sell used games and vintage collectibles as well. Comic books have not yet arrived in the store, but owners said they will take customer suggestions about what to order.
Store hours are as of yet to be finalized, but owners say the shop will be closed on Mondays. Hours being considered are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through the week with later hours on Fridays and Saturdays. The store is located on Main Street in Buckhannon next to Chase Bank.
The Buckhannon location is only the physical store location. The store is owned by Greg Peterkin, David Fitzgerald and Tracy Fitzgerald. The available items can also be viewed or purchased online at www.nerducopia.com or on Ebay.
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- breakfast cereals
- French croissants (never saw them as real food as in "feeding my body needs" but wow! I was crazy about them, so much that I even bothered baking them at home, and believe me, it is not an easy task ...)
- bread (rye / spelt / etc): these items became sort of "invisible" even when they are lying on my in-laws' breakfast table
- sugar / processed cookies / candies / cakes / etc
- fruit juice
- soy based foods
- grains in general
- commercial processed stuff like sandwich spreads full of dubious ingredients - could buy them blindly in the past but didn't give those as much of a single glance since primal
- ... many other small things that I can't bother to list here (like alcoholic stuff)
I never was into snacking myself (chips, roasted peanuts, these sort of junky things) so that kind of stuff never deserved the word "food" in my mind.
To summarize, I would say (in my case) that all the former pseudo-foods that I don't even bother to look at anymore when shopping could be put in the "dope" department, I used to be hooked and simply weaned from them ...


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TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — May 19 through May 26 is National Safe Boating Week. The campaign is designed to help reduce boating fatalities and accidents by generating awareness of operator and passenger behavior on the water and to encourage boaters to take personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their passengers by following four key tenets of safe boating:
• Always wear your life jacket.
• Never boat under the influence.
• Take a boating safety course.
• Get a free vessel safety check.
The vessel safety check process is easy and can be completed in less than 15 minutes, ensuring a boat operator and their crew still have ample time to enjoy their day on the water. The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering these free safety checks 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the Tahoe City Boat Ramp on May 26. At the end of the check each boater will have received potentially life saving information about boat safety and their equipment. If they have met all the requirements, they will also receive a VSC sticker for 2012 to post on their boat that lets law enforcement know they have passed the safety check.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary supported the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Spring Paddle Event May 19. The North Lake Tahoe Coast Guard Auxiliary was on hand to give the paddle board and kayak participants a boating safety presentation.
The Coast Guard created by an act of Congress in 1939. The Coast Guard Auxiliary, America's Volunteer Guardians, supports the Coast Guard in nearly all of the service's missions including water safety. For membership and meeting information visit www.northtahoecgaux.com.


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The doctoral program is designed to meet the needs of advanced graduate students who would like to assume leadership roles in special education. These leadership roles may include administrative positions, such as:
Graduates are also qualified to work as researchers/evaluators and to teach special education at the university level.
Upon successful completion the program, you will hold a doctor of education degree (Ed.D.) with a non-categorical major in special education; that is, with a generic training emphasis rather than a specific disabilities training emphasis.
For more information please view the presentation, the program policies handbook, or contact Michael W. Harvey, doctoral program director.
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Women's Basketball Announces 2013 Summer Camps
The Ball State women's basketball staff will host four camps in June of 2013; the elite camp, youth individual camp, 1 day team shootout and 3 day team camp.
"We are excited for this summer and to be able to offer all the camps that we have set up this year, said Ball State head women's basketball coach Brady Sallee. "We have added some options that we feel will provide every level of athlete an opportunity to learn and play the game we all love. I look forward to seeing our campus busting at the seams with young players, excited to experience our program and Ball State University."
The four camp options is as follows:
elite camp (June 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m./Grades 9-12)
youth Individual camp (June 10-12, k-4th 8 a.m. to noon and grades 5-8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.), 1 day team shoot out (June 13) and 3 day team camp (June 21-23).
The Elite camp is a day camp designed for high school girls who want to improve their skill set to a college level. The campers will not only experience development of their skills on the court but also off the court. They will learn about Ball State University, how the recruiting process works and what it takes to be a student-athlete.
Youth Individual Camp is a four-day camp based on fundamentals which is designed for girls that fit the age range of kindergarten through fourth grade from 8 a.m. until noon. The afternoon session will welcome the age range of fifth grade throught eigth grade from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The campers will get the opportunity to learn how to play the game of basketball.
Both team camps are designed for high school junior varsity and varsity level teams. The coaches are allowed to create a schedule that best fits their team needs as far as level of competition and overall affordability.
For specific questions regarding camps please email the Ball State women's basketball director of operations Audrey Spencer at email@example.com . Also please click on the printable brochure for pricing and registration information or click on the camps link located to the right of the women's basketball homepage.


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This is a wonderful time to visit the garden! The daffodils and other bulbs are beginning to reach their pinnacle and buds have started to flower throughout the garden. The sights and sounds of spring abound, even the butterflies have returned.
This is a wonderful time to visit the garden! The daffodils and other bulbs are beginning to reach their pinnacle and buds have started to flower throughout the garden. The sights and sounds of spring abound, even the butterflies have returned.
One of my favorite times at Red Butte Garden is when the flowers in the Natural Area begin to bloom. They pop up along every trail and come in colors ranging from pure white to vivid yellow, intense magenta and brilliant blue.
Spring is an exciting time at Red Butte Garden. We all look forward to seeing the impressive display of daffodils in just about every corner of the Garden.
You can walk almost anywhere in the Garden right now and be surrounded by a sea of yellow.
Color is beginning to show in all places of the Garden, from the top of the Four Seasons Garden all the way down to the Rose Garden and everywhere in between.
It looks like spring is right around the corner. As the snow melts off the flower beds a few of our early blooming flowers have decided it is time to show off
The snow is deep and the temperatures literally freezing, so for this blog we decided to head indoors to our beautiful greenhouse. The tropical warmth of our state-of-the-art greenhouse and dedicated staff create a lush, welcoming and beautiful display.
The leaves have fallen on many of our trees, revealing the often overlooked textures and colors of their beautiful bark. The bark of trees and shrubs can create a tantalizing display of papery peels, deep gnarled fissures and lovely color gradients that provide visual interest throughout the fall and winter.
Just because the weather isn't warm anymore doesn't mean there arent plenty of beautiful things to be seen throughout the garden.
After the first major snowstorm of the year the garden looks great! The backdrop of snow creates a great contrast between our evergreens and trees and blanket of white.
*On days when outdoor concerts are scheduled, garden hours are 9AM-5PM
Members: Free
Adults (ages 18-64): $12
Seniors (ages 65+): $10
Military w/ID: $10
Children (ages 3-17): $7
Children (under 3): Free
U of U Faculty/Staff: $10
U of U Students: Free with valid ID
Groups (12 or more) $1 off ea. person
Enjoy half-price admission December, January, and February
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Top Definition
Something uttered while you're utterly confused.
Jo: "I'm pregnant with Ashey's baby."
V: "... teh fuck?
V: "... teh fuck?
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Can you define these popular missing words?
A saying for when you are at lack of words
upon seeing his wife's new hair cut, Jimmy uttered the great words of any speechless man, "Teh fuck..."
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Used as a fake name in any given situations, usually on the internet or a prank, Hugh Jass is meant to sound like "Huge Ass" during when said during everyday speech.
Hugh (Joe): Hello, my name is Hugh Jass.
Frank: Huge what??
Frank: Huge what??
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Huge Ass
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A wickedly large rear end.
Betty's hughjass got stuck in the doorway. We had to use a crowbar to get her out.
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A: Buy me a pint please.
B: No, piss off.
A: Ooh ye stingy cunt.
B: No, piss off.
A: Ooh ye stingy cunt.
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cheap, likes to save money; can be seen as being greedy because a person who is stingy will not spend or will spend little of their money on you
my boyfriend's stingy because i had to pay for dinner.
بواسطة alyssa فبراير/شباط 16, 2004
A selfish or greedy person.
Somebody unwilling to share their possessions.
Somebody unwilling to share their possessions.
Person 1: "Can I have a go on your Playstation?"
Person 2: "No, I'm playing it"
Person 1: "C'mon man, don't be stingy!"
Person 2: "No, I'm playing it"
Person 1: "C'mon man, don't be stingy!"
بواسطة KeeWee يناير/كانون الثّاني 12, 2005
Having tight pockets; reluctant or unwilling to part with money or help someone else in any way; cheap; suffering from "Mr. Krabs syndrome;" doing any and everything possible to save money or get out of spending money; reluctant or unwilling to share ANYTHING with another person.
Carl: "Hey, bro, can you spare $5 for gas?"
John: "(sigh) Yeah, I guess."
Carl: "Well, gee, don't worry about it, Mr. Krabs. So stingy. "
John: "(sigh) Yeah, I guess."
Carl: "Well, gee, don't worry about it, Mr. Krabs. So stingy. "
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بواسطة Anonymous يناير/كانون الثّاني 29, 2003
Someone who won't spend money, or give you anything of his. My stingy ex boyfriend made me buy dinner every night for us and all his friends. I never got a sweatshirt, present or anything from him. My friends were mad, my parents were mad, and I was broke. Bad experience. Don't date someone who's stingy.
The one night I left quickly and didn't have time to pay for dinner, my ex-boyfriend, SAM L, left without paying.
بواسطة haha just got dumped.. يونيو/حَزيران 13, 2005
Someone who will avoid paying for anything at any cost, besides actual money. This person is usually worthless and will no amount to anything in life.
Mr. Braska didn't pay rent again and he took a hit of my bowl without asking. He's so stingy.
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Welcome to a special series of VideoGamer.com's Top 10, where we bring you the essential genre by genre video game buyers' guide for Christmas and New Year. It'll run every Thursday from now until the end of the 2007/2008 holiday break, so, whether you're looking for some family video game ideas to get you through those boring Christmas get-togethers or some top sports games to spend that holiday cash on, look no further than VideoGamer.com. In the fifth of the series, we look at the Top 10 Role Playing Games. And don't forget, if you need more info on any of these titles, just click on it for a full review.
Please note: This special series of VideoGamer.com's Top 10 is a buyer's guide for Christmas 2007 and New Year 2008, and as such only includes modern titles available for the currently supported platforms. It is not a best of all time list.
10. Kingdom Hearts II - PS2/PS3.
One for those PS2 owners out there (and owners of PS3s with backwards compatibility!), Kingdom Hearts II, from Japanese developer Square Enix, is a super-cute role-playing game which fuses all that's great about Disney with all that's great about role-playing. You'll visit a number of lands from Disney movies, including themed areas from Pirates of the Caribbean, Tron, Mulan and Aladdin. You should be able to pick this one up for about £15, making it a great stocking-filler for any role-playing fan.
9. Titan Quest - PC.
Sure, this one's over a year old, but it's still a super RPG that PC-owning RPG fans are sure to get a kick out of. What's great about Titan Quest is that it can be played almost entirely with the mouse, giving it a certain charm. It's got everything you'd expect from an RPG - hordes of mythical creatures and impressive productions values. For those of you twiddling your thumbs waiting for Blizzard to pump out a sequel to Diablo, you could do a lot worse than Titan Quest. And you can pick this up with its expansion, Immortal Throne, for under a tenner.


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For decades, a large American flag flew more than 100 feet off the ground on the Kewanee Boiler property.
Illuminated by spotlights, the flag flew 24 hours a day, and could be seen throughout the plant.
After the boiler company went out of business in 2000, the flag was taken down.
Dierzen Trailers, the new owners of the property, hasn't been using the big flagpole.
Now, the pole is to be refurbished and reinstalled, but not at the boiler shop. The plan is to set up the pole near where City Hall used to be, at 200 W. Third St.
Mark Mikenas, executive director of the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce, said Dierzen employees cut the pole off at the ground while it was attached to a Ratliff Brothers crane. The crane lowered the pole to the ground.
The pole was north of the main office building at the plant.
"We always thought it was about 80 feet high," Mikenas said. "But we measured it, and it's 105 feet."
There's a scale on the crane to measure how heavy the load it's handling is. The flagpole weighs 4,000 pounds.
Mikenas said Larry Lock, Kewanee Historical Society president, has records indicating that the pole went up in 1920. He said the pole most likely was made right in the boiler shop.
So for 80 years, thousands of Boiler employees walked near the flagpole on their way to and from their jobs.
Now, Larry Dierzen of Dierzen Trailers will have his employees sandblast and paint the pole.
Dana Well Drilling will dig a hole and install a casing at the pole's new site, and Martin Trucking will haul the flagpole there.
Ameren Illinois has agreed to provide the lighting, so that the flag can be illuminated at night.
Mikenas said either a 12- by 18-foot flag or a 15- by 25-foot flag will be installed. Breedlove's has agreed to provide the flag at cost.
"You're going to see that flag from a long ways away," Mikenas said. In particular, passengers on the Amtrak train to and from Kewanee will get a good view of the flag.
The flagpole and flag will be dedicated to the former Kewanee Boiler employees and their families, Mikenas said.
While much of the work to restore, move and reinstall the flagpole is being donated, Mikenas is setting up a "flag fund" to accept donations for replacement flags and other costs.
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All-Ireland fiddle champion and National Heritage Award winner Liz Carroll is considered one of the world's leading Celtic fiddlers and composers. She has performed with artists ranging from violinist Yehudi Menuhin to rock musician Don Henley. She was named 2001's "Traditional Artist of the Year" by the Irish Echo while her album Lost in the Loop was voted "Celtic Album of the Year" by the Association for Independent Music (AFIM).
"A Chicago rhapsody...elegant and elegiac...Carroll makes music that shimmers like the 'blue burst of lake' she quotes from Chicago poet Carl Sandburg." - The Irish Echo
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Kerry Tobin wrote:Yep, having two people randomly pull guns out during a fight must be a huge problem. I mean I hear about it all the time in the other 40 states that allow conceal and carry.
I'm still not sure what I think of the idea but I love the hysteria people use as arguments on both sides.
Also, to someone that said you don't need a concealed weapon in the woods. That's actually the reason I would get a permit immediately. If Montana allows someone with a permit in Wisconsin to carry it will help if I have a gun and my jacket happens to cover it (technically, that becomes concealed).
All I know is, I would of never gotten that ticket for leanen my gun against a truck during hunting season a couple of years ago if I had my concealed carry permit.
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idk if anyone seen the highlander anime but i think it was good. its just like the reguler highlander movies except different character and different story line but if u seen the original its the same thing u know cutting off head and "there can be only one." let me know what everyone thinks.
The anime version was cool, it was like the 1980's version all over again. But, with new computer technology.^___^
I'm trying to get it but if its really that similiar when i do get it there may be only one viewing unless the graphics and the pace of the movie are able to keep up with my forever changing fascinations..... these puny humans and there manga... how long can they keep the interest of the demon...The path to conquest leaves nothing else to be desired!!!!
i'll have 2 see it "You know what you have to admire? A Catholic hit man who blesses himself just before he strangles someone."-George Carlin


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Inc. (AAPL) is currently riding high on its victory over
rival Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd.'s (SEO 005930) in Germany. German
courts sided with Apple and banned sales of Samsung's tablets, as they say Apple owns
exclusive rights to minimalist tablet designs. As reports indicate that
Samsung is currently the only major Android company currently coming close to
rivaling Apple in sales, Apple for now enjoys a court-enforced monopoly on the
tablet market for the time being.
Now, Taiwanese
motherboard, CPU, and chipset maker VIA Technologies, Inc. (TPE:2388) has just filed suit in U.S. Federal Court in
Delaware, seeking to ban sales of Apple's iPad and iPhone, which it says
infringe upon three of its U.S. patents. VIA is also seeking damages and
has asked for a trial by jury.
VIA writes, according to a copy of the complaint obtained by Bloomberg,
"The products at issue generally concern microprocessors included in a
variety of electronic products such as certain smartphones, tablet computers,
portable media players and other computing devices."
The company seems in good position to see success. The Delaware court is
known as a plaintiff friendly region, akin to the Eastern District Federal
Court of Texas.
For VIA the suit is somewhat personal, as the company has close ties to
"patent poor" HTC Corp. (SEO:066570), a recent target of Apple's intellectual
property aggression. VIA recently sold its S3 Graphics subsidiary to HTC for $300M USD.
VIA had already won a lawsuit against Apple for patents held by S3 -- HTC
is now using that victory to try to force Apple to cross license the IP that
would allow it to continue to sell Android tablets and smartphones in the U.S.
and other regions.
with Samsung, HTC, Nokia Oyj. (HEL:NOK1V),or Google, Inc. (GOOG) subsidiary Motorola Mobility, VIA likely does
not make any products that Apple can target in countersuits.
Apple started the patent war last year by suing HTC claiming
infringements on various technology patents (such as interrupt-based processor
undervolting) and its iPad/iPhone design patents. Since then the war has
swept the globe, reaching WWII-esque proportions. On one side sits
Samsung, Google, and HTC (and effectively, VIA); on the other side sits Apple.
The Android team has been arming themselves. Aside from the S3
acquisition, Google's purchase of Motorola served to consolidate
the manufacturers patents for use by the greater Android coalition. And
Google recently purchased 1,000 patents from International Business
Machines, Inc. (IBM) to further aid in the defense of
The escalation poses significant risk to Apple's bottom line. While
there's a small chance the company will be able to leverage the lawsuits to
retain tablet market dominance and regain dominance in the smartphone sector,
there's a strong possibility that the plan make backfire. If the Android
allies win their countersuits [1][2], Apple may see its own products banned.
Furthermore, many have suggested that Apple's campaign may be hurting Apple's "cool"
brand image. After all, as one top blogger told DailyTech,
"It's hard to seem cool when you're suing everybody."
quote: On the other hand, at least Apple isn't getting ready to launch tanks and fighter jets at their competition. Also, they don't drop agent orange on villages. They also don't put people in jail for smoking a little herb, even if that herb helps sick people feel better.
quote: ... and they don't contract to a company that treats their slaves bad enough that they jump off buildings to end it all.wait. Now there's nets. Everything is a-ok in Apple's world now.
quote: It's strange how your "actual data" is propping up a misconception.I think you'll find that most people who commit suicide, don't opt to bother going to work to do it.Also, you don't have data on how many Foxconn employees committed suicide but didn't do it at work! With the numbers already so close, 7 vs 9.9, it's almost a certainty that Foxconn employees did commit suicide at a higher rate.
quote: Yet when you think about, 7 out of the supposed 9.9 suicides per 300,000 people came from Foxconn.
quote: The problem is that the problem requires much more data, specifically, the employment status of all those who commit suicide. How many people in the average are unemployed. How many work for other companies.Yes, ignoring all other factors 7 is less than 9.9, but the world doesn't work that way. Its like the facts about marriage and divorce rates. People freak out about the "50%" divorce rate without ever looking at the rest of the needed info. The percentage of marriages that end in divorce include people who have been married any number of times.Two people can have one lifelong marriage, while another two can have six all end in failure (2 people married 3 times each, all failing because the 2 people cannot be happy in a marriage). That leads to four people having an 85% divorce rate!Got a bit off topic... but the point is valid. If everyone who commits suicide in China are unemployed, except those working at Foxconn, then there is a big problem with Foxconn.
quote: The data I have found does not support the proposition that the suicide rate at Foxconn is unusually high.
quote: The data I have found does not support the proposition that the suicide rate at Foxconn is [or is not] unusually high [because it fails to include any variables related to Foxconn in the least]
quote: ... and yet, this is yet another way your thinking is wrong.If the "general population" rate is 9.9, that would INCLUDE the Foxconn workers as part of the general population (you cannot subtract random company employees as they are comprising the population)!It would mean 71% of all suicides were Foxconn workers. I do not think 71% of all suicides were Foxconn workers, but this does show just how contrary to your argument that your supposed "data" and speculations are.It would not surprise me at all if some other nearby manufacturer had even higher suicide rates by %, but that is immaterial to the current argument we're wasting time on.
quote: Yes, I realize you have no idea WTF I am talking about.You want to over simplify and that does not work when it ignores the relevant variables.Your mistake was assuming that Foxconn employees are not ALSO a subset of the general population, that if you try to contrast their suicide rate, you also have to include that rate as part of the general population rate.Believe what you like. Outsourcing aside, none of the companies I do business with have to install nets to try to save suicidal employees.Ponder that.
quote: But seriously, Tony:That is a gross misuse of statistics. You cannot just use the general populace suicide rate and compare it with the Foxconn suicides. It should be compared to the suicide rates of the pertinent demographic - working age people that are employed. If you want to be more consistent, all working age people that are employed in the factories of electronic manufacturers. Find out the suicide rates among the people covered by this demographic. After you have gotten this data, only then the comparison will hold weight.Or simpler yet, find out the suicide rates of Hua Wei and ZTE and compare it to Foxconn.
quote: Also, they don't drop agent orange on villages.
quote: nd the Army would sue the Marines for wearing "similar" uniforms.


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Rubella vaccination for girls
One of the questions asked today at the Pregnancy and Parenting Network was "what are peoples views on the rubella vaccination for girls (the consequence of not being immunised)". Within the group there were a few women who were not vaccinated as children - interestingly all of them had a blood test as adults and found they were immune. So they had acquired natural immunity to rubella. Thoughts from the group included the point that rubella really only becomes an issue for pregnant women because of its consequences in the first trimester. You can have a blood test prior to conceiving and make an decision as an adult on whether or not to have the rubella vaccination. What are your views on this issue?


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Now in its 8th edition, this updated and revised Manual, which includes a new chapter on environmental management systems, is a critical tool for any size public works agency. Since 1991, hundreds of agencies throughout North America have used APWA's management practices as the basis for developing or improving their own existing practices, enhancing performance, increasing productivity, and strengthening employee morale. Use this book to learn the basic criteria and procedures necessary to perform as a full-service public works agency. It provides the framework for conducting your own objective agency self assessment, or it serves as the guide for achieving APWA Accreditation. It's a win-win scenario!
Public Works Management Practices On-line Software The on-line software hosted by APWA is designed to assist agencies in managing the self assessment process and keeping track of supporting documentation in preparation for accreditation. For the on-line tracking software, the Key Contact person will be emailed the product key along with instructions to access the software. Only one copy of the software may be purchased by the Key Contact.
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The Davis & Elkins College baseball team will return an experienced group of players for the 2013 season for head coach Ronnie Palmer.
The Senators, who finished 18-28 overall and 13-18 in WVIAC in 2012, have had several early home games postponed due to the weather. They are scheduled to entertain Bluefield State on Saturday.
"I'm looking forward to getting the season underway," Palmer said. "We've got a good mixture between the kids who are back and the players coming in."
D&E returns last year's top hitter Matt Barr, who played shortstop last season. The senior will play in right field this season.
Barr hit .384 last season with eight home runs and 37 RBIs.
Also returning will be sophomore left fielder and Elkins High School product Lance VanNoy, who batted .365 and 24 RBIs a year ago. Rounding out the outfield will be senior Anthony Ragos in center, who batted .297 with 25 stolen bases.
Returning in the infield is junior Treavor Dubiel, Houston Darling, Brad Banzhoff, Kyle Crist and Mike Mroz.
Newcomers include Ryan Butts and Bryant Hines, who will split time at catcher, while Travis Phelps is projected to see time at shortstop.
"I'm very happy with our returning hitters," Palmer said. "If we can get our fielding and hitting down, I think we'll be in good shape.
"We've got a good mixture of new kids who have been practicing well and could see time down the road."
D&E returns two of its top starters from last year in senior Josh Kehr and sophomore Tripp Staley.
Kehr had an ERA of 4.13 last year with three wins and 50 strikeouts, while Staley had an ERA of 4.35 and four wins.
Others who saw time on the hill last year as starters were seniors Kyle Crist and Colby Fisher.
Newcomers include left-hander Taylor Hyssong and Marcus Warner, who both could see time in starting roles.
Sophomore left-hander Jake Smith and sophomore Christian Scott, a Tygarts Valley product, are returnees in the bullpen.
Junior Matt Moceri, sophomore left-hander Sean Hoy, freshman Daulton Weagley and left-hander Michael Paratore are expected to add depth.
"I'm excited with our pitching," Palmer said. "This might be one of the deepest pitching staffs we've had in a long time."


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The Ducks announced Friday they have re-signed Getzlaf to an eight-year contract extension that will carry him through the 2020-21 season. The team did not disclose the terms of the contract, but multiple sources have reported it's for $66 million, or an annual average value of $8.25 million.
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Nov 5, 2012
My Life in Dog Years
I've always heard that one year in a dog's life is equal to seven years of human life. I wonder why that is?
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Oct 25, 2012
Life at the Not-So-Ok Ranch, In a Life With Chronic Pain
Jest checkin' in with ya'll to see how's pickins. Out here on the not so OK 'stead, things ain't what they used to be. My ass is draggin', life is looking like a cake that done flopped (reminds me of my Pa who...
Oct 18, 2012
Five Ways to "Shoot Yourself in the Foot" in a Life of Chronic Pain
Beware: Don't shoot yourself in the foot. As a nurse and now for many years as a chronic pain patient and writer, I've seen this act of self-sabotage occur.
Oct 11, 2012
I Spy With My Little Eye a Life of Chronic Pain
Let's play some games. My little granddaughter likes to play "I spy with my little eye" while we're waiting in my SUV for her brother's school bus to arrive.
Oct 4, 2012
Goodie Two-Shoes Meets the Big Bad Wolf
Sometimes life comes at us like a speeding train, out of control, threatening to fly off the tracks. I wonder if we're on the train or sitting on the tracks.
Sep 20, 2012
You're In the Army Now: In a Life of Chronic Pain
Suddenly, you find you are a combatant. You've been inducted into this vast army of chronic pain.
Sep 13, 2012
Where the Rubber Meets the Road, In a Life of Chronic Pain
If there is one area we know about, it is the hard reality of living with chronic pain. It's not a theory, an idea or a goal. Survival is our goal and it begins each morning as yet another day challenges us with its demands.
Sep 6, 2012
Let's Go to the Movies in our Life with Chronic Pain
Grab your coat and get your hat, leave your worries on the door step; life can be so sweet, on the fictional side of the street.
Aug 30, 2012
Do You Ever Feel Your Brain is Going to Explode as You Live with Chronic Pain?
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Founder of Climbers Against Cancer smiles through his pain
14 Mar, 2014
John Ellison (in green t-shirt) surrounded by supporters (Photo: http://www.climbersagainstcancer.org)
When British climber John Ellison received the news more than two years ago that he was ill with terminal cancer he realized he had a stark choice to make.
A lesser person might have given up hope but Ellison knew, as he put it a recent speech: "We get to choose if we smile and laugh. We get to choose if we frown and cry."
Ellison chose to smile and although there are more than 30 tumours in his body, and the pain is excruciating all day and night, he's still smiling and determined to keep smiling.
"I chose to smile. I chose to be positive. I continue to make this choice hourly, daily, weekly," said Ellison recently. "You probably don't know this, because I smile so much."
Ellison has also spent the past year building a legacy in the form of the organization Climbers against Cancer which was established in January 2013 and aims to raise awareness and funds to further research into finally finding a cure for cancer.
It's a remarkable story of the determination of one man to keep smiling, despite the odds and in the process knit together a community of climbers who share a common purpose and give comfort to each other in their darkest days as they climb their most difficult mountain.
In the past year alone, CAC has raised nearly $350,000 (USD) through creative fundraising efforts which include the sale of
more than 13,000 t-shirts and hoodies worn today by climbers around the world.
Reinhold Messner besides a Climbers Against Cancer t-shirt (Photo: http://www.climbersagainstcancer.org)
"Whilst thinking about the possibilities of 'Climbers Against Cancer' as an idea I remembered the saying 'strength in numbers' and how the world of climbing as a family has so much power to deliver a message across the globe," Ellison writes on the organization's website.
"If, as a group of friends, we come together and support 'CAC' it can help others in the future by raising awareness and funds to further research into finally finding a cure for cancer! Being open about my own predicament has helped others feel more comfortable in discussing this disease and whether talking to adults or children I have seen a huge change in attitude."
Inspirational quotes which climbers can identify with dot http://www.climbersagainstcancer.org
"Only when you've been in the deepest valley can you know how magnificent it is to be atop the highest mountain," reads one.
"The man at the top of the mountain did not fall there," reads another.
"The strength of a man is not in his muscles but what is in his heart," reads yet another.
Go through the organization's website and you will see the power of Ellison's message because it's not just about him. In the most powerful section of the website titled "Your Stories," the stories come in from around the world.
It's about Craig Cornish, a 13-year-old freshman in high school photographed on a climbing wall who shares his story about his battle against Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma Stage. It's about Takako Iwabuchi, a breast cancer survivor from Tokyo, Japan who took climbing courses while in pain from congenital dysplasia of the hip and bipolar disorder. The two are among a host of others who share their inspiring stories and photos about their own struggles with cancer.
Among Ellison's supporters rank some of Britain's best climbers including Andy Turner, an athlete who takes part in the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup. Turner posed for a download poster supporting Climbers Against Cancer along with other climbers such as Shauna Coxley, Alex Puccio, Tom Randall and Peter Whittaker.
Andy Turner poses for a download poster supporting Climbers Against Cancer (Photo: http://www.climbersagainstcancer.org)
Ellison recently said that he has accepted that his heart and future are limited.
But he remains optimistic that the organization he has founded will outlive him and continue to do the work which remains.
He spoke of a recent trip to Canada where a friend took him to an ancient rainforest where a fallen log lay, which even in death, was critical to the health of the rainforest.
"In dying it remains vital. In dying, it is still full of life," said Ellison who even as he prepares to undergo yet another round of chemotherapy, believes Climbers Against Cancer belongs to the community of climbers and will continue to grow and thrive.
"Everything is better when we choose to smile," is Ellison's message.
A day with John Ellison - founder of Climbing Against Cancer from Polished Project on Vimeo.
Freda Fallon is one of many climbers who have submitted pictures of themselvers wearing CAC t-shirts (Photo: http://www.climbersagainstcancer.org/)
Jill Whittaker poses with her CAC t-shirt (Photo: http://www.climbersagainstcancer.org/)If you wish to donate to Climbers Against Cancer please click on this link.
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Anti-theft Devices 101
By the time you finish reading this sentence, your car could have been stolen; in the U.S. alone, a vehicle is stolen every 43 seconds, according to the FBI's 2010 Crime Reports. Though there's no guarantee your car won't be a thief's next victim, there are some things you can do to improve your odds without spending a fortune.
Before you bolt your car down, here are some factors you should consider:
- How much are you willing to invest? Establish a price limit before you start shopping.
- Where do you live? Urban areas tend to be more crime-ridden, and you may need more substantial security there than if you live in the sticks. Port cities and cities along the border (mainly the southern border) also present a higher risk. Check out our list of Top Ten Hot Spots.
- What type of car do you drive? Newer cars are visually more appealing but usually have more security, while older cars can be dismantled easily and sold for parts. According to the Texas Theft Prevention Authority, vehicle parts can be worth up to three times the price of the car. Check out our list of Top Ten Most Stolen Cars.
Your cheapest and most effective weapon against car theft is good old common sense. Be careful where you park, and don't leave anything of value — like wallets or MP3 players — visible inside the car. This may seem obvious, but never leave your keys in the ignition while the car is unattended — this is how many cars get stolen.
Though common sense will take you a long way, you should still consider investing in some anti-theft devices. The more security you have, the less appealing your car will be to a thief. Also, depending on what device you have installed, security measures can lower your insurance premium by as much as 30 percent. Think of these as investments:
- Brand parts with your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): Your VIN is a 17-digit serial number assigned uniquely to your car. You can find this number on the title of your car, your insurance and registration cards, and on the driver-side dashboard. Etch this number on the windows and all other important parts (under the hood, trunk door, battery, etc). Car parts with a visible VIN will be a lot harder for thieves to sell.
Price: You can get it done by a professional, or buy a DIY kit for about $20.
- Steering-wheel lock: Arguably the most popular of the lot thanks to The Club, these locks go over the steering wheel and completely immobilize it.
Price: $25-$100, depending on the brand
- Kill switch: When activated, this device shuts down part of the engine's electrical system. Some models have one built in; if not, they're relatively easy to install. Hide the switch in an unlikely spot so a thief can't find it and disable it. Also, check your car's warranty, as some do not allow installation.
Price: $10-$125
- Alarms: These are very effective at drawing attention. Make sure they're hooked up to a backup battery or invest in a hood lock, as an experienced car thief will know to unplug the battery, rendering the alarm useless.
Price: $150-$1,000
- Hood locks: These deter thieves looking to sell your car off for parts and prevent access to the battery.
Price: $20-$50
- Tire locks: Similar to the infamous "boots" used by law enforcement when you've parked illegally, tire locks are very visible, but a very big pain in the neck. These might not be the best option if you drive your car on a daily basis.
Price: Your time + $80-$200
- Vehicle tracking system: If you have a photo of your car on the mantle, you might want to consider this option, but prepare to shell out some big bucks for first-class protection. The two big companies currently in the market are LoJack and OnStar. LoJack works directly with law enforcement. The transmitter is hidden in the car (even from you) and is activated once a theft is reported. They boast a 90 percent return rate. OnStar is a similar system that comes standard on all of GM's new models, as well as brands like Acura, Audi, Isuzu and Volkswagen. It uses the same kind of tracking system as LoJack.
Price: $695, or get the bluff version — you can buy the decal stickers for about $690 less.
- Also worth mentioning: Gearshift locks and ignition/steering wheel column and crook locks.


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Central Line (Central Venous Access Device)
Central Line (Central Venous Access Device)
You need a central line as part of your treatment. It's also called a central venous access device (CVAD). A small, soft tube called a catheter is put in a vein that leads to your heart. When you no longer need the central line, it will be taken out. Your skin will then heal. This sheet describes types of central lines. It also explains how the central line is placed in your body.
|The catheter may have more than one lumen (channel). This means that different fluids or medications can be given at the same time.
What a Central Line Does
A central line is often used instead of a standard IV (intravenous) line when you need treatment for longer than a week or so. The line can deliver medications or nutrition directly into your bloodstream. It can also be used to measure blood flow (hemodynamic monitoring), to draw blood, or for other reasons. Ask your doctor or nurse why you need the central line and which type you'll get.
Types of Central Lines
The central line will be placed into one of the veins as described below. Which vein is used depends on your needs and overall health. The catheter is threaded through the vein until the tip sits in the large vein near the heart (vena cava). Types of central lines include:
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC): This line is placed in a large vein in the upper arm, or near the bend of the elbow.
Subclavian line: This line is placed into the vein that runs behind the collarbone.
Internal jugular line: This line is placed into a large vein in the neck.
Femoral line: This line is placed in a large vein in the groin.
Placing the Central Line
The central line is placed in your body during a brief procedure. This may be done in your hospital room or an operating room. Your health care team can tell you what to expect. During central line placement:
You're fully covered with a large sterile sheet. Only the spot where the line will be placed is exposed. The skin is cleaned with antiseptic solution. These steps lower the risk for infection.
Medication (local anesthetic) is injected near the vein. This numbs the skin so you don't feel pain during the procedure.
After the pain medication takes effect, the catheter is gently passed into the vein. It's moved forward until the tip of the catheter is in the vena cava, close to the heart.
The other end of the catheter extends a few inches out from your skin. It may be loosely attached to the skin with stitches, to hold it in place.
The doctor flushes the catheter with saline solution to clear it. The solution may include heparin, which prevents blood clots.
An X-ray or other imaging test is done. This allows the doctor to confirm the catheter's position and check for problems.
Risks and Complications
As with any procedure, having a central line placed has certain risks. These include:
Bleeding problems
An irregular heartbeat
Injury to the vein or to lymph ducts near the vein
Inflammation of the vein (phlebitis)
Clots or air bubbles in the bloodstream
Collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or buildup of blood between the lungs and the chest wall (hemothorax)
Blockage of a blood vessel leading to the lung (pulmonary embolism)
Nerve injury
Accidental insertion into an artery instead of a vein
Catheter not positioned correctly
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The House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee marked up the FY 2011 LHHS Appropriations bill on July 15th. The LHHS Appropriations bill includes funding for important myeloma programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the House LHHS bill, the NIH received $32 billion (a $1 billion increase over FY 2010). This is the same amount included in the President's FY 2011 budget. The NCI was allocated $5.265 billion, $162 million more than FY 2010 and the same level in the President's budget. At the time of the printing of the Myeloma Advocacy Update, the funding allocation for the Geraldine Ferraro Blood Cancer Program at the CDC had not been published.
On July 27th, the Senate LHHS Appropriations Subcommittee included the same allocation for the NIH as the House bill and the President's Budget. The Senate allocation for the NCI is $5.257 million. This amount is $153 million above the FY 2010 funding level. For the Geraldine Ferraro Blood Cancer Program at the CDC, the Senate included $5 million for the program in FY 2011 (an increase of $300,000).
Does Your Representative Support Blood Cancer Awareness Month?
H. Res. 1433 recognizes September 2010 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This resolution highlights the impact blood cancers have in the United States each year and encourages greater support for blood cancer research and education.
We need to secure 100 cosponsors before this bill will be considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Currently H. Res. 1433 has 59 cosponsors and we need your help to secure 41 more supporters. The list of cosponsors has more than doubled since the last Myeloma Advocacy Update. Your letters and e-mails are working, please keep them coming into your House members! Please visit the Advocacy Action Center at www.advocacy.myeloma.org to write your U.S. Representative and urge him or her to support Blood Cancer Awareness Month by co-sponsoring H. Res. 1433.
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