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A Note from our Treasurer
Have you ever wondered how much money Christians spend on all their church buildings, advertisements, schools, etc.? Where does it all come from? Simply put, they have strength in numbers. And those numbers donate en masse. The Bible tells them to do it. (Amos 4:4 ". . .bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days.") Almost all church services involve passing the plate and for some reason people feel good about giving their hard earned money to perpetuate a myth. We have strength in numbers, too. And as your Treasurer, I have the distinct privilege of passing the plate for CNCAH.
As good critical thinkers, you want to know what the money is used for, right? Our biggest expense last year, by far, was the Rapture Party. We raised over $6,000 in cash and non-cash donations for that exciting event. However, outside of the good choice viagra canadian Rapture Party, our expenses were rather modest last year. We spent about $150 for our MeetUp site and another $100 in miscellaneous expenses such as our display banner and bank fees. But since we eliminated annual dues, we rely solely on donations to keep the group running.
In 2012 we are participating in the Carolinas Secular Association's speaker tours to host nationally recognized personas in Fayetteville. In doing so, we must pay for the travel and lodging costs of guest speakers such as Fred Edword, Director of the United Coalition of bradshawspainting.com Reason, coming in February. In addition, we are running a booth at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival (cost = $125) to increase awareness of Humanism and our organization. No doubt, there will be more opportunities throughout the year for us to participate. And the more money we raise, the more we can do.
CNCAH is an IRS-recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. So, in these final days of the tax year, I ask each of you to make a donation and http://www.restlos-leben.net/generic-viagra show your support to CNCAH. For those of you who have been unable to come out to our many meetings and social events, this is a great opportunity to contribute. We have over 60 members. With a $5 or $10 donation from every member, we will bring another year of Humanism to Fayetteville. Simply click DONATE on the online cialis prescriptions'>online cialis prescriptions menu above and make a donation. A receipt will be emailed to you upon completion.
Thank you and have a happy Humanist New Year full of reason, compassion, and hope!
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The passing of http://radionasarijecchicago.com/viagra-texas Christopher Hitchens, at the far too early age of sixty two, leaves an empty chair at the dinner table of life which no one will ever be able to completely fill. As we mourn his passing it is vital that we remember the spirit in which he lived. He would not have enjoyed our wishes to rest in peace as much as he would our resolve to honor his memory by living in action. Hitchens has been described as a ferocious Humanist, and this was expressed daily, and until the very end, in his eloquent and incisive writings, his devastating debating skills and his ceaseless exuberance for the sheer act of living. His life exemplified the best Humanist values: the lifelong quest for knowledge, the powerful belief that only action brings change, a deep concern for global justice and a genuine understanding that our time is gloriously finite. If every life can be compared to a painting his is now complete and try it best price levitra online stands among the brightest in the gallery of history, crafted in bold, vivid and striking color.
Christopher Hitchens knew his work caused controversy, and that he was often at odds with the majority on powerfully emotive issues. Among these was his outspoken and withering criticism of the poisonous violence, and terrible legacy of harm and repression, he found in organized religion. A constant traveler he saw the damage done in the name of online pharmacies'>online pharmacies faith and dogma everywhere, and how this far outweighed any small good that may have come from these institutions. His bravery was to call out evils, injustices and hypocrisy where he found them. No cow was too sacred to escape his eye and his withering pen. His genius was to discomfort the www.hermesexpo.com hypocritical by forcing them to turn their gaze inward.
He was from childhood a confirmed and www.tk-encasa.fr proud atheist. He examined the evidence and argument for the supernatural and it simply did not stand the smallest scrutiny. For Hitchens it was critical to put the considered and established facts above any need we may have for false comfort in mythology. This is a position we should all have the self respect to embrace.
Many expected Hitchens to succumb to a deathbed conversion. The religious community hoped to bask in smug self-superiority at any hypocrisy spoken in the dying breath of one of their greatest and most powerful critics. He did not give them that satisfaction. He faced death with pragmatism, great humor, strong character and realism. I hope, when the inevitable time comes to face the end, I leave life with such flourish.
As Humanists, exemplified by great men like Christopher Hitchens, we embrace a complete mortality. The truest glory is in living fully the best of lives each hour we have. Every moment we should strive to make our own the viagra online in canada greatest story ever told, and in doing so enrich the lives of others. The life and work of Hitch enriched mine enormously and where to buy viagra in canada he lives on as long as he is read, remembered and admired.
In January the Wilmington Humanists and Freethinkers will hold an evening of remembering with readings and film from his life. His brief candle burned with a marvelous brilliance and, as a fellow Humanist and an Atheist, I am proud to stand in its light. The pen may have ceased moving, but the words remain forever, and this world is better for them. Thank you Chris for some true inspiration.
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Christopher Hitchens 1949-2011
"Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the 'transcendent' and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mammals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence. Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you."
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'Howl at the Moon' with CNCAH
CNCAH and MASH joined ranks this weekend as we shot for the stars with a double hitter in astronomy. On Friday 9 Dec 11, we met at Lake Rim Park to "Howl at the Moon" with Ranger Mike. That evening, the moon was at its perigee or closest approach in its elliptical orbit around the Earth. This event makes for spectacular viewing of the moon's feature unless, of course, it's cloudy like it was for most of the evening. Undaunted by the buy cialis in england hazy cover obscuring the moon, Ranger Mike taught everyone about the environment on the moon, how craters are made, and how to identify many of the features of our only natural satellite. But the best part of i recommend cheapest prices for viagra the evening was when kids got to make their own craters by throwing different size balls into a pan of flour to simulate the effect of meteors striking the moon. To finish the evening, amateur astronomers, young and online pharmacies old, peered through the viagra versus cialis thin veil of clouds with a variety of optics from binoculars to Newtonian reflector telescopes to see our closest astronomical neighbor.
To round out the astronomical weekend, we met at the Robeson County Planetarium where director and science teacher, Ken Brandt, hosted a presentation on the winter solstice and how different cultures and religions use this time of year to celebrate. The solstice presentation included an excellent exercise in critical thinking to examine different astronomical myths such as the star that guided the three wise men to Jesus' cradle. For those who came early, the Robeson Planetarium also contains a science center full of nature's wonders and hands on science displays. Ken hosts similar programs for the public one Saturday each month. He is also a member MAGMA, the local rock collecting group, as well as the Sandhills Astronomical Society which meets at the observatory on the campus of Fayetteville State University. Look for future meetups with these two organizations.
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Irreverent Atheists Crowdsource Charitable Giving
By Tom Miles
GENEVA | Fri Dec 9, 2011 2:14pm EST
(Reuters) – Atheist bloggers have shown their charitable side by swarming to donate money to Doctors Without Borders, in what turned into the humanitarian agency's biggest online fundraiser.
Doctors without Borders (DWB), also known as Medecins Sans Frontieres, gets about 4,000 hits on its U.S. website on an average Sunday. Last Sunday that number ballooned to 50,000 as a horde of cialis online in usa redditors, subscribers to the social media site reddit.com, thundered across the DWB homepage.
Thousands more clicked through from the viagra side effects atheism sub-reddit, a site normally given over to finding holes in religions and picking fights with creationists, and headed for a dedicated site at firstgiving.com, where they have so far given $180,000.
"It's amazing, what's going on. The amount being raised is amazing, definitely," said Natalie Favre, an MSF spokeswoman in Geneva. "We don't control any of this."
Many donations were tagged with messages such as "Because god won't," "Good without god" or even "Good without Zeus."
"I WAS gonna buy some Taco Bell… but screw it," wrote DJW3NCH, who donated $5.00 via firstgiving.com.
Reddit's atheist page, www.reddit.com/r/atheism, boasts more than 300,000 subscribers while the Christianity page has 20,000.
One atheist reached across the divide to ask what the Christians thought about the donation campaign. A redditor calling himself Duke_Newcombe replied: "What do I think? Praise God. And thank you, r/atheism."
Reddit is owned by Conde Nast, better known as the publisher of Wired, Vogue and GQ. Unlike Twitter or Facebook, it thrives on anonymity, fostering a creative chaos which is divided up into "subreddits" and largely self-policing thanks to guidelines known as "reddiquette" and the desire to collect "karma," the points earned and www.aronsoncapitalpartners.com lost from upvotes and downvotes.
A similar reddit drive raised about $50,000 last year. This year, donations picked up as many redditors promised a few cents for every upvote they got, and then sought to outdo each other by upping the cash value or matching what others gave.
Jennifer Tierney, who is in charge of fundraising at DWB, said the money from reddit was not earmarked for any particular project and could be used for any of DWB's work, which this year included fighting cholera in Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo and responding to emergencies in Libya and Ivory Coast.
A big priority will be to fill the gap left by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which is cutting grants because of economic problems faced by donor countries.
DWB normally gets a few million dollars a year from about 250-300 third party fundraising events, anything from reddit to a child selling home-made lemonade on the street corner. Reddit has contributed about 10 percent of that total in a few days.
"Things are looking good. Our donors have been really, really loyal to us, which is wonderful. I know it's tough for people out there and primitivesurf.com it's great that they're continuing to support us," said Tierney. "This is very good example of www.maximumyield.com how the communities online can get together and make a huge difference."
Although it welcomes the viagra 50 mg tablets'>viagra 50 mg tablets windfall from reddit, DWB is aware of the dangers of expecting the reddit atheists to donate every year, and it is not planning to chase them for money.
"We're not doing a heavy push on fundraising. We're really not trying to overwhelm people that way," said Tierney. "I think the most important thing on social media is you engage people and they get to know you. It's a great space for that, and try not to use it to force a donation. It doesn't work that way."
(Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Myra MacDonald)
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The museum--admission is $1.00, dropped in a large glass jar-- was a labor of love for some of Grizzard's buddies, and it offers an introduction to Grizzard's life and humor. Dudley and Elaine Stamps have spent the last six years maintaining the museum.
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MOORE — Southmoore placed fifth at the Class 6A girls Golf State Championships May 1 at the River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond. They racked up 338 points, which was 42 behind champion Tulsa Union.
The Sabercats' Cassidy Herbster tied for 15th overall after shooting an 80 over 18 holes. Moore's Talor Greteman took 33rd with a 85.
Soccer: Westmoore lost to Edmond North 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs. The Huskies have advanced to play in the state championship game. Saturday.
On the girls side, Southmoore was shutout 6-0 by Norman North in the opening round.
Tennis: The Southmoore girls No. 1 doubles team went into the state tournament as the No. 3 seed. The combination of Lexi Klinger and Jordan Henry left in third place after defeating Bishop Kelly 6-3, 0-6, 6-4 Saturday at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center.
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MILLEDGEVILLE — Fall has arrived which means it's time to for Milledgeville Mainstreet's First Friday Fall Frenzy. Be sure to come join the frenzy Oct. 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and help welcome in the new season with entertainment and family fun.
"We try to give our Fall Frenzy the feel of a fall festival, only on a smaller scale," said Carlee Schulte, Milledgeville Main Street director.
First Friday festivities are always designed to include everyone in the family. During the Fall Frenzy, kids will have a chance to satisfy their sweet craving long before Halloween with a huge candy drop in the post office parking lot. According to a press release, children ages 6 and under will start at 7 p.m. followed by ages 7 and up at 7:30 p.m. Another activity for the kids to enjoy is a pumpkin painting activity held by the Oconee Regional Medical Center kids' corner. A popular event for the kids every year is the Touch-A-Truck event, which gives children a chance to sit in and touch various types of vehicles from Southside Equipment, Big Boy Toys and Beckhams Used Cars.
There are plenty of festivities for adults to partake in as well. For starters, there will be live performances from the Oconee Regional Symphony Orchestra located on South Wayne Street near JC Grant Co. Rogers Entertainment will also be on Hancock Street, with percussionist and drummer Big Ernie. At Fall Line Farmers' Market you'll find May View Road playing from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be Georgia College cheerleaders demonstrating cheers and stunts form 4 to 5 p.m. as well as an appearance from Georgia College mascot Thunder.
"We try to make our First Fridays appeal to everyone by providing entertainment for both children and adults," said Schulte.


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Excerpts from junior forward Gerald Henderson's interview during Duke's pre-ACC Tournament media availability:
Q: Are you ready to play really late at night? A: That's what we're going to have to do. They've got a lot of games. It's just the nature of the tournament. We'll be ready for it, though.
Q: Can you kind of gauge the mood of the team coming off the tough loss? You lost your shot at the (regular season) title. How's the reaction been? A: All positive. That's over and done with now. We have to move on to this tournament and one of our next goals. We've worked hard all season to get to this point. Even in the game against Carolina on Sunday, we played well. There's a lot of good things that we're going to take from that game. We're very confident going into the tournament.
Q: How important is this ACC Tournament to you and to the rest of the guys? I know with fans, players, everybody's anxious to get to the NCAA Tournament. How important is this week? A: This is a very important step for us. When you set goals at the beginning of the season, this is something that you want to win. It's kind of better than the regular season championship, because you don't play everyone, but it's a better set-up in a tournament. So it's something we look forward to.
Q: How difficult is it to win three games in three days? A: It's tough. But everyone's going to have to do it. If you want to be a champion, that's what you have to do. So you prepare yourself for that.
Q: Do you think you can really reach your peak with all the starters playing the kind of minutes they did on Sunday? I think (the starters) played all but 18 or 19 minutes. A: We have good players. We feel like guys can play well throughout a game. But we're going to need everyone. We can't rely on just a few guys to score 20 points. We're going to need it from everybody to chip in for points, rebounds, get us possessions, take care of the ball. We're going to need that from everyone.


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On Sunday, Oct., LifeSpring Church hosted a Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the official launch of its services.
The ribbon cutting was held at 13306 Boyette Rd., Riverview, and lunch was served afterwards.
The new church, headed by FishHawk Ranch residents Nate and Andrea DeWard, began hosting Sunday services at the charter school in August.
"Our vision, our passion is to help people discover and grow in a life with God," said the Rev. Nate DeWard.
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BAB AL HAWA, Syria — A group of Free Syrian Army rebels, run out of their hometown in northwestern Syria, hunkered down in an office with blacked-out windows.
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MILTON, Vt. — Dawn Pelkey and Eric Lothrop were married Aug. 20, 2011, at the VFW in Milton, Vt., by Justice of the Peace Mary Noble. The ceremony was followed by a reception.
The bride is the daughter of Allan and Donna Darrah of Mooers Forks. The bridegroom is the son of Andy and Becky Lothrop of Milton.
Attendants were Amber Pelkey of Rouses Point, sister of the bride; Beckie Braley of Concord, N.H., the bridegroom's sister; Amy Davis of Essex, Vt.; and Nicole Marion of Fort Drum, sister of the bridegroom. Flower girls were Alonna Darrah of Mooers Forks, the bride's sister; and Jennie Braley of Concord, niece of the bridegroom.
Ushers were Shawn McAllister of Manchester, N.H.; and Kyle Knowlton and Gary Barnes, both of Essex, Vt. Brooke Carter of Fairfax, Vt., cousin of the bridegroom, was ring bearer.
The bride was escorted by her parents, Allan and Donna Darrah.
Dawn Lothrop graduated from Northeastern Clinton Central School in 2005 and CV-TEC in 2005 with a degree in graphic designs and communications. She is employed at Contact Communications in Burlington, Vt.
Eric Lothrop attended Concord High School in Concord. He is a guard in Flex-a-Seal Company in Essex, Vt.
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There are five (5) lessons. Each lesson covers a major topic and has been designed to build on acquired skills. The lessons are covered in order. During the course, students work with a Canadian textbook.
Course Prerequisite(s)
Students must have strong English skills (oral and written), and have successfully completed Learning Medical Language (MDL07E1), Medical Office Procedures (MDP00E1), keyboarding courses to a speed competency of 45 wpm, and word processing courses to an advanced level.
Course Aim
This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles involved in billing provincial health plans, Workers' Compensation, and third party insurers for the medical procedures that are performed in a medical office or clinic.
Of Interest to
Those who are interested in a career as a Medical Office Assistant in a doctor's office, clinic or hospital or Medical Office Assistants and other Health Professionals who wish to learn procedures for medical billing.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Outline eligibility for a health care plan, explain premium assistance, and list criteria for dependant eligibility.
• Understand different billing options.
• Explain the procedure for physician registration, including the significance of registration number units.
• Identify specialty codes and the appropriate specialization.
• Interpret the Schedule of Benefits and know how to use it.
• Identify significant parts of a claims card and know how to complete it, either by regular submission, pre- coded submission or both.
• Identify supporting documentation required for specific services.
• Understand reprocessing of returned claims.
• Interpret and reconcile the remittance advice form. • Process remittance advice inquiries.
• Explain non-payment of claims and appeals, out-of- province benefits and claims submissions, and Workers' Compensation Claims/Billings.
• Understand Third Party Insurance.
• Summarize advantages of submitting claims on
machine-readable input.
• Outline considerations for purchasing software and hardware for use in a medical environment.
• Outline specific procedural benefits of machine- readable input.
• Outline how to access assistance.
• Use medical billing software to register patients, schedule appointments, generate electronic claims and reconcile payments.Health-care Personnel; Medical Office Support Staff; Medical Ethics; Medical Law; Medical Environment
Course Content
Introduction and Eligibility
Concepts of Health Care Billing, rules and regulations associated with Medical billing, restrictions on doctors, eligibility and applying for Provincial Health Care coverage, Health Cards and proof of Eligibility, confidentiality of health information and records, billing options, procedure for physician registration and the registration number, Schedule of Benefits, submission dates and payment dates, and an introduction of the Medical Billing Software Program.
Manual and Electronic Billing
Billing claim cards, use of treatment and diagnostic codes for confidentiality, identification numbers, service codes, reciprocal/out of province billing, surgical billing, and generating electronic claims.
Payments to Doctors
Billing systems for medical doctors and non-medical practitioners, supporting documentation for specific services, interim payments to doctors, reprocessing of returned claims, remittance advice forms, processing remittance advice inquiries, non-payment of claims/appeals, and reconciling payments with billing records.
Interpretation of the remittance advice form, reconciling a remittance advice, Electronic Reconciliation, diskette submission, accounts receivable reports, and more billing codes.
Out of Province Billing, Worker's Compensation, Third Party Insurance
Out-of-Province benefits and claims submissions, specialized Trip Codes, advantages of machine-readable input, purchasing software and hardware, Workers' Compensation claims and Third party insurance, and accessing assistance.
Medical Billing Software
Practical Exercises using medical billing software to register patients, schedule appointments, generate electronic claims and reconcile payments will be presented throughout the various lessons.
Course Notes
As this course is Instructor led, the instructor is able to informally evaluate students on a day-by-day basis. Formal evaluation is accomplished a final examination administered at the end course that combines theory and practical skills. The student must attain a minimum mark of 75% to pass this course.
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Elizabeth Butler
The Valdosta Daily Times
A Valdosta State University senior will vie for the title of Miss Georgia USA Nov. 17 in Cartersville.
Lacie Yeager is the reigning Miss Georgia South USA, one of seven titles she currently holds. Among the others are Miss Hope for Haley, Miss Azalea City, and Ms. Valdosta Dream Doll.
The 24-year-old brown-eyed brunette won her first pageant, Tiny Miss Southern Sweetheart, when she was 3 years old.
Yeager said entering pageants "gives me the ability to be myself, and it's also given me a chance to show people outside the pageant world that we are real people ... that we are not just beauty, we have brains."
The business administration major goes to school full time and works full time as office manager for the dental office of Dr. Heather Colson Hardy ... while carrying a grade point average of 3.2 plus. Her career goal is to become a professor so that she can "impact the lives of college students."
Yeager, daughter of Lloyd and Sheatiel Carter of Valdosta, is very active in the community. She not only has one pageant platform but three, including spokesperson for Second Harvest of South Georgia.
"We feed thousands of citizens every day," she said.
She's also the ambassador for People Water.
"Our slogan is 'Drop for a Drop.' Every case of water we sell helps raise money to dig wells in Africa to provide clean water."
And finally, she is a peer reader for Coastal Plains Heart Start.
"I volunteer my time to read to the children at least once a month," she said.
Although talent is not required for this pageant, the Lowndes High School graduate is a dancer, having practiced her skill in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and pointe for 22 years. She was on the dance line for The Bridgemen for four years and was the captain her senior year.
Instead of talent, contestants in the Miss Georgia USA will be judged on interview, evening gown, swimsuit, and on-stage question.
When asked three unique things about herself, she replies, "I have a crooked smile which is genetic from my grandmother. That's the best part of my outfit.
"I eat four Reese's cups and drink strawberry Yoo-hoo for breakfast." (She claims this is the true breakfast of champions).
And she recently was a judge on TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."
When asked what celebrity she would like to meet, she replied, "Tim Tebow because he has a strong faith and I would love to know his story and how he stands srong on what he believes in the midst of all the negativity about him."
Faith is important to Yeager, who is a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
"I wouldn't be here without my faith and trust in God," she said.
"I really appreciate all the love and support everyone has given me, and I am blessed to represent South Georgia in the upcoming Miss Georgia USA Pageant."


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Wall Police have arrested the fugitive father involved in a recent purse snatching from a ShopRite parking lot, authorities said Wednesday.
Joseph Frystock, 56, around 2 p.m. Wednesay afternoon was found at a local medical center where he had been admitted, Lt. Walter Pomphrey said.
Pomphrey did not say which medical center, nor did he say why Frystock was admitted.
Frystock was arrested and charged with one count of third degree theft and one count of third degree conspiracy to commit theft. He was released after posting $15,000 bail, Pomphrey said.
Earlier this week, Frystock's son, Matthew D. Frystock, 26, whose last known address was on Drum Point Road in Brick, was arrested at a motel in Ocean Township and charged for his connection with a recent purse snatching at the Route 34 ShopRite Supermarket at Lakewood Road.
The younger Frystock was taken to Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township, in lieu of $15,000 bail, Pomphrey said.
The younger Frystock was located with the help of the Ocean Township police after a routine patrol spotted a car that matched a description associated with the purse snatching at the Chalet Motel on Route 35.
Additional charges are to come from the Toms River Police Department, police have said, because authorities there have linked him to a Feb. 12 pocketbook theft there.
It is not the first time a pair that a parent/child team has been arrested for stealing purses at local grocery stores. In July, a mother-daughter team also was arrested for purse snatching at the Route 34 ShopRite and other locations.


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Residents of St. Louis Park say the city provides a good quality of life and is a safe place to reside.
This according to a recently conducted survey by Decision Resources, Ltd., on behalf of the city, which polled 400 randomly selected households by phone in the spring.
Among the survey's highlights:
- 95 percent of residents said they have an overall feeling of safety in St. Louis Park
- 98 percent of residents feel welcomed in the community
- 89 percent of residents view city services as either an excellent or good as compared to other communities
- 84 percent of residents think the city's emphasis on environmental concerns is "about right"
- 94 percent of residents rated city staff's courtesy highly
- 96 percent of residents have pride and ownership in their neighborhood
- 97 percent of residents rate the overall aesthetics of residential neighborhoods in St. Louis Park as either excellent or good
- 90 percent of residents think homes in their neighborhood are well-maintained
- 93 percent of residents rate the overall aesthetics of commercial areas in St. Louis Park as either excellent or good
"St. Louis Park is known as a forward-thinking community built firmly on the strength of its neighborhoods," said city manager Tom Harmening in a press release. "And we strive to make government accessible, actionable and responsive. We hoped the survey would show that residents felt the same way, but I think we were a little surprised and humbled, considering the times we live in, to see how remarkably our residents rated the community."
You can view the full survey results here. St. Louis Park Patch will also be going deeper into the numbers, so check back for updates to this story.


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By Joy Hampton
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — The Lindsey Street debate has ignited politicking on both sides of the roundabout issue.
An open records request to Council member Robert Castleberry for email records this week illuminates part of what has been going on behind the scenes in this email from Council member Greg Jungman:
I am impressed that you have taken me at my word to "not talk". It's probably not hard to do.... Many are doing it as well intentionally or otherwise. Anyway, I take it back.
With that out of the way, we need you back on the game on this Lindsey project. I think we strongly agree. Add in STH and Heiple and Chad (if they agree) and that's 5. This one chance to make a real difference on Lindsey.
Unless you stop me, I am going to Jeff to get a clarification. How can you be forced to recuse when we don't even know what this project looks like? And if we do one land roundabouts... That may not require any taking on your lot.?
Let me know please!
Jungman is referring to council members Stephen Tyler Holman, Greg Heiple and Chad Williams. Some believe naming names of council members creates a walking quorum and violates the intent of open meeting laws. Jungman disagrees and said the email is being mischaracterized.
"I have never talked to Chad Williams or Robert (Castleberry) about Lindsey Street," he said. "I support the safest, most effective solution and one that honors the ballot language."
Castleberry's commercial property is located on the northeast corner of Berry Road and Lindsey Street.
He has recused himself and said he has no intention of casting a vote on the project design.
Whatever decision the council makes regarding Lindsey will affect his future property value.
Mayor Cindy Rosenthal, who works for the University of Oklahoma, has yet to recuse herself, despite that her boss, President David Boren has been influential in advocating a vision for the future Lindsey Street.
Last week's city council session is purported to be only the second time Boren has ever attended a city council meeting — the first was when the city was considering the University North Park TIF.
Expect to see more design changes. With the Lindsey proposal shifting moment by moment, it's still anyone's guess what Tuesday's meeting will bring.
Insiders say it's unlikely the city council will make a formal decision on Lindsey Street as early as Tuesday night.
If a design is not approved soon, expect to see delays on the project, at least the portion east of McGee Drive.
One possibility is that council, in its nonvoting 5:30 p.m. study session, will make a consensus recommendation to city staff, thereby sending the Lindsey proposal forward with no public input or formal vote.
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The island of Koh Samui is located about 35 km northeast of Surat Thani town in the Gulf of Thailand. At its centre is dense mountainous jungle, with the peak of Khao Pom rising to over 2,000 feet. A coastal road, about 50 km in length, encircles the island connecting the various sandy beaches where the resorts that draw tourists in large numbers have mushroomed. There are over 260 resorts on Koh Samui, making it the most-invested resort region after Bangkok, and surpassing Phuket. Koh Samui's smaller sister islands -- Koh Phangan and Koh Tao -- are also favoured destinations of the backpacking and beach-partying crowd. This year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has set itself an ambitious target of attracting more than 20 million tourists. In April alone, Thailand welcomed over 1.6 million visitors.
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NCSAA Economic Impact Conference Nov. 17
"There is a huge network of recipients that benefit from a ski lift running," explained Kim Jochl, president of the North Carolina Ski Areas Association (NCSAA) and marketing director of Sugar Mountain Resort.
The ancillary effects of ski lifts running at Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort, as well as the ancillary effects of ski lifts running at Cataloochee Ski Area, Sapphire Valley Ski Area and Wolf Ridge Ski Resort-which together, collectively form the NCSAA-will be discussed in full during a press conference at Sugar Mountain Resort, located at 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive in the Village of Sugar Mountain, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. NCSAA members and RRC Associates host the conference, which is open to the public.
"This conference will provide information on just how important the ski industry is, and we want as many attendees as possible-we want them to come to hear what Sugar Mountain, Appalachian Ski Mountain and Beech Mountain provide to the local community," said Jochl, who added that she hopes members and staff of local media, tourism development authorities, boards of commissioners, boards of education and other elected officials will mark their calendar to attend the press conference.
The NCSAA in collaboration with RRC Associates recently conducted an economic value analysis study of the North Carolina ski industry during the 2009-10 winter season. For the 2009-10 winter season, total skier visits in the state of North Carolina were 671,554, total revenue was $32,526,608, year-round employment was 96, seasonal employment was 1,557, total payroll was $8,700,000 and capital expenditures for the North Carolina ski industry as a whole were $3,341,237. In all, the study found that North Carolina ski areas-all of which are located in Western North Carolina-contributed $146 million to the state's economy during winter 2009-10. Even though the final impact number is significant, and although authors of the study demonstrated due diligence in collecting any and all information, Jochl said the final figures were "somewhat conservative.
A complete report for the NCSAA economic value analysis can be found by clicking to http://www.goskinc.com/economics. For more information, click to http://www.goskinc.com, http://www.rrcassoc.com or http://www.goskinc.com/economics.
HCWF celebrates five years
On Monday, Nov. 15, at Boone Golf Club, 433 Fairway Drive, Boone, at 5:30 p.m., the High Country Women's Fund will celebrate its fifth anniversary through sharing a meal and socializing, taking a fresh look at its committees and inviting the community to become involved.
Supper will be catered by Bandanas, available for $10 with vegetarian options and cash bar.
Organizers request that attendees place their order by Nov. 11 through HCWF secretary Jill Huffman at (firstname.lastname@example.com) or (828) 832-6381 or on line at http://www.highcountrywomensfund.org.
One of the service projects scheduled for December 11th is called the Holiday Family Festival. HCWF and the Children's Council are collaborating to play Santa's elves and help children select presents for their moms and then wrap them.
HCWF would like to invite community members "to be an elf to work with the children and/or contribute items that may be distributed as gifts. This will ease the anxiety that mothers can have of trying to create a special holiday time when there are extra meals to provide and bills to pay during the two weeks the children are out of school."
"Eleanor's Gift," a service project the women of Avery County have created, is supporting a mother who is moving into her own home after working through recovery and gaining custody of her son.
Eleanor, a young woman who had been through recovery and was just beginning to help other women in similar circumstances, died this past year.
"The women volunteering, including Eleanor's mother, Barbara Aycock, have demonstrated amazing energy and joy in finding furnishings and household items to get this mom started in her new life," an HCWF spokesperson said.
For more information, visit http://www.highcountrywomensfund.org.
Proposals sought to help reduce drunk driving, underage drinking
Watauga PARC (Preventing Alcohol Related Crashes) is seeking proposals from community groups for creative projects that will make a lasting impact toward reducing drunk driving and/or underage drinking. Mini-grants will be awarded for the projects in the amounts of $500 to $1,500.
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. For a grant application or for more information, contact Katie Giordano in Appalachian State University's Institute for Health and Human Services at (828) 262-7951 or (email@example.com)
The grants will be awarded by Dec. 10. Projects should be completed by June 30, 2011.
Criteria for selection include the project's description, focus of need, impact, budget and project sustainability, community engagement and organizational capacity.
Creative ideas are welcomed and encouraged. Projects could range from teacher trainings in prevention and alcohol-free community activities, to funding for prevention program supplies.
Previously funded projects have included a designated driver campaign, a Circle of Trust chapter to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, an end-of-the-year party for Watauga High School seniors, and a poster campaign about healthy behaviors among college students.
ASU to participate in Campus Conservation Nationals 2010
Appalachian State University is one of 40 colleges and universities competing to achieve the greatest electricity reductions in residence halls over a three-week period beginning Monday, Nov. 1.
Campus Conservation Nationals leverages the momentum of popular dorm energy competitions and extends the playing field to include rival institutions from across the country. Winning campuses and residence halls will be awarded a prize package provided by the U.S. Green Building Council and Study Like a Champion.
The Alliance to Save Energy in partnership with Lucid Design Group and the National Wildlife Federation launched the Campus Conservation Nationals 2010, the first real-time, nationwide electricity and water use reduction competition. The Alliance to Save Energy was founded by former Sen. Charles H. Percy (R-Ill.) and Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minn.) in 1977 to promote energy efficiency throughout the United States.
Using Lucid Design Group's Building Dashboard, participating schools will be able to instantly compare performance, share winning strategies and track standings among the leading schools and buildings. Research has shown that feedback on electricity consumption, combined with competitive individual and community spirit and incentives can result in significant resource reductions in buildings.
On residential college and university campuses, activities that take place in buildings account for the majority of energy use and total greenhouse gas emissions. While most schools recognize the value of upgrading infrastructure to maximize efficiency, changing the behavior of building occupants is also recognized as a critical component of conservation.
To follow Appalachian during the competition, visit http://buildingdashboard.net/appstate. For more information about the competition, visit http://www.CompeteToReduce.org, or contact Crystal Simmons at (828) 262-2664 or (firstname.lastname@example.com)


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The Woodbury City Council on Nov. 14 moved ahead with the purchase of 55 new golf carts (and one beverage cart) for the Eagle Valley Golf Course.
But it didn't come without opposition—Councilman Christopher Burns voted against the item, which he had pulled from the consent agenda.
The municipal course has been under the eye of the city council as it works to keep up with Eagle Valley's debt service and capital improvements.
Burns noted that the city plans to check back on the course in three years and questioned if Woodbury should have looked at leasing carts instead of buying them outright.
Related: Group Interested in Buying Eagle Valley Golf Course
The cost of the carts, with trade-ins of old ones included, is estimated at $183,582.
The city last purchased carts for the course in 2006, Community Development Director Dwight Picha said, and at times this season Woodbury has had to rent carts in order to keep up with demand.
"The carts are worn out," he said, noting that the city has had to pay for equipment repair and staff time to do the work.
Still, Burns said he had reservations about the purchase.
"I don't think that this is an easy question that can be answered tonight," he said.
The measure passed 3-1. (Councilman Paul Rebholz was absent.)
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From convicted youth gang member to having conviction
DePaul law student selected as finalist for PSJD Pro Bono Publico Award
Former Airports Council chief says U.S. lacks aviation facilities, policies, mindset to move forward
Alumnae receive CBF Sun-Times Fellowships for loan repayment
As the number of children with disabilities in Illinois continues to increase, there is a great need for knowledgeable special education attorneys. The creation of the clinic is substantiated by the convergence of this increasing number with several major factors, including the strain on parents with limited resources, the scarcity and expense of legal representation, and the lack of legal training for law students and attorneys interested in special education law.
The clinic seeks to inspire students in developing the knowledge and skills required of special education law practitioners through the study of special education law as it applies to real clients and active cases. Under the close supervision of a special education attorney, law students gain practical legal experience as they interview clients, meet with medical and educational experts, conduct factual investigations, and represent clients at special education proceedings.


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October 24, 2011 at 1:24 pm , by Nykia Spradley
The easiest/quickest/most affordable way to add oomph to your 'do without doing anything drastic (i.e. cut and color) is to switch the position of your part—if it's in the middle, move it to the side; if it's on the right, move it to the left; etc. "Aside from the inherent chicness that side parts provide—think of a hat placed on your head with a tilt—side parts can actually provide balance to a client's features," says Jason Low, senior stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in New York City. Side part curious? Here's how to slice it.
If you have long hair…
A zig-zag part helps separate long hair and prevents it from looking flat, says Gerard Touroul, a stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in New York City.
If you have an updo…
For chignons and fancy buns, backcomb the hair around the part and at the crown of your head, says Gerard. "Proportions play a big role with updo styles."
If you have short hair…
Give your side part texture with a bit of pomade but don't overdo it or else it will look too greasy, says Gerard.
If you're looking to try out a side part and are finding it a challenge (stupid cowlick!), you might need to train your roots. Here's how: With damp hair, part your hair exactly where you want it to be. As you blowdry comb each side of the line, drying the roots into their new direction. "Working with hair is very similar to working with wax. You need heat and some manipulation to form a new shape. As it cools, it will adapt to its new form," says Low. "The dampness in the beginning almost acts as a 'reset' button."
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In the Pride's two conference victories last week, Hanewich tallied a goal in each game to lead the way for Springfield. On Tuesday evening, Hanewich netted the Pride's second goal of the game at the 25:14 mark en route to a 3-0 win against Mount Holyoke.
On Saturday afternoon, the Smithfield, R.I. native once again added an insurance goal, this time with just over 15 minutes remaining in regulation as the Pride topped Wellesley, 2-0.
With the win, the Pride closed out the regular season undefeated at home with an 11-0 mark.
Hanewich has had one of the finest offensive seasons in program history as she has recorded 34 points off 15 goals and four assists. Her 15 goals is the highest single season goal total since Angel Schofield netted 19 in 1992. Her 34 points is the most since Kathleen Terrenzio recorded 34 in 1997.
Springfield looks to win its' sixth game in a row as it wraps up New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference play on Tuesday evening at WPI. Kick-off is slated for 7:00 p.m.


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There are several factors used to determine if a burn is critical enough to necessitate a specialty burn center. Any burn that matches these criteria warrants a call to 911. In many areas, ground ambulances or helicopters are able to take burn victims directly from the scene to a burn unit.
Burns that cover more than 10 percent of the body's surface area are generally considered to be critical in most locations, but be sure to follow your local protocols. To determine the total burned surface area in the field, use the Rule of Nines. Remember to only count second-degree burns or worse. First-degree burns do not need specialty treatment.
Specific Critical BurnsMost burns are determined to be critical by the depth and the size of the burn. However, burns on important parts of the body are critical regardless of the overall size of the burn itself. Burns still must be second-degree or worse to be considered critical. First-degree burns are not counted.
Burns to these areas are considered critical:
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- Burns that completely encircle the hands or feet


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Pastor Thomas L. Rank
Text: St. Matthew 20:1-16
Dear fellow redeemed in Christ,
The whole idea of fairness is getting out of hand in our country. There are all sorts of claims for getting what is fair. And we are all very good at spotting what is unfair. It is unfair for corporate executives to receive millions of dollars in bonuses. It is unfair for ball players to receive millions of dollars in salary just to play a dumb game. It is unfair to receive a speeding ticket when the patrolman didn't give a ticket to the guy who passed you a minute earlier going twice as fast as you were.
Besides these, there are all sort of more serious types of unfairness. Was it fair for that young eleven year old girl in Florida to be murdered on her way home from school? Is it fair that women and children are killed by suicide bombers in Israel? Is it fair that some get incurable cancer while others don't? There are many, many types of unfairness all around us. Some even think that it is unfair for homosexual couples not to be able to marry. They are wrong, but that will not stop them from trying to force the acceptance of this perversion on the rest of the country.
So what is fairness all about? It is usually about you or me getting the good stuff we think we deserve, but it is not about us getting the bad stuff we deserve. Isn't it true that talk about fairness is just a one way street? The children of Israel followed Moses into the desert after being saved from slavery in Egypt. But then they complained and complained about how unfair it was that they were not living in the luxury they deserved. God had performed great miracles of deliverance for them, yet that was not enough. No thought was given to what they owed God, but it was all about what God owed them.
Jesus spoke the parable of the landowner and the workers to teach us about relying on the grace of God and not looking for rewards or compensation that we deserve. This parable is about the Gospel and its great treasure freely given despite the fact that we haven't earned it. It is not about the law, because the law is all about earning something, about fairness, about justice, about everything being equal.
The first workers of the day worked the longest. But before they even worked they had agreed to a specific amount of money. It seemed fair at the time to them, or else they would not have agreed to work for that wage, one denarius. So they go out and put in the hours expected of them, and they get exactly what they agreed to, no more, no less. So what makes them complain at the end of the day? They don't look at what they agreed to, they look at what others are getting. Their complaints grow from coveting, from greediness, from a sense of unfairness, of being cheated. They would never have worked twelve hours for one denarius if they knew they could have gotten the same amount for working just one hour. But they received what they deserved.
The other workers did not make an agreement for a wage before they started working. Instead, the landowner said, "whatever is right, I will give you." These workers decided simply to rely on the landowner. And they received as much as the first ones.
This is not fair, is it. But this parable is not about salaries, and equal pay for equal work, it is not a tool for discussions between labor and management. This parable is about the kingdom of heaven and how it is different from the world and its insistence on fairness.
The kingdom of heaven deals with us in two ways: law and gospel. The law is all about fairness. If you do this, then this will be your reward. If you do not do this, then this will be your punishment. It is very straight forward. Everything balances out. It is very, very fair. And it should scare you to death to think that God must judge you in this way.
God's law is good and perfect. We are not. And that is what makes the law a problem for us, the way of death instead of life. The law demands that you never have any other god than the true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It goes on to teach us that anytime we trust or love or rely on someone or something, then that thing is our god. So, we find that our lives are filled with many gods, things that give us pleasure, things that make us feel secure, things that give us power. Whatever or whoever these things are, they are all false gods, which means that we have not loved God as we should. The law demands perfection. It demands 100% obedience. So as soon as the law is broken by us, what is the punishment? "The wages of sin is death."
Do you want God to be fair with you? Do you want Him to give you exactly what you have earned? You have not been as kind to your husband or wife as you should have been. You have not raised your children as you should have. You have not been as generous as you should have been. So what have you earned with all this? What does it mean for God to be fair with you in this matter? It means that He should allow you to suffer for your sins right now and for all eternity. That would be the fairest way.
But God is love. And love is not fair. Parents are to love our children even when we are sorely disappointed by them. Because of love we are to be kind to others even when they don't deserve it. That is love.
God's love is far above any love we can achieve. He loved us so much that He did not want us to die in our sins. So He made a plan for our salvation that was unfair. He gave His best and dearest, His only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. God did not even bother to weigh all our sin to determine the exact amount needed to pay for it all. He simply paid so much that no sin or pile of sins could ever come close to using it all up. That payment is the life and death, the shedding of the blood, of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. How unfair! But that is what it means that we are saved by grace alone. Grace is unfair. It is love we do not in any way deserve or earn. It is simply given.
Jesus teaches us that we should not be like the workers who complained at the unfairness of the landowner. Instead, let us rejoice in the grand unfairness of the grace of God, a love so immense that we need not think of paying for our sin, it is all taken care of. Such love allows us to approach God without fear, for by His grace we are able to approach Him as children speak to their dear father. Such love allows us to rest in peace when we approach our own time of death, for we know that by God's grace our sins will not be a weight that sinks us into hell, but we are given forgiveness for all, and we will be carried to heaven. We are saved by grace alone. That is the grand and wonderful unfairness of God's love for each of you. Thanks be to God! Amen.


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China overtakes UK as top Castel export destination
- Friday 12 February 2010
The company saw their sales to China soar by more than 243% by the end of May 2009.
In total, Castel exported almost 14m bottles to China last year, and expects sales will reach close to 20m bottles in 2010.
A representative from Castel said, 'we experienced an exceptionally strong decline in our exports to the UK, volumes falling from 14m to 10m bottles, largely due to the weakness of sterling against the euro, the increase in duties on alcohol and the general economic downturn.'
'We expect to recover some of the markets we lost last year in UK in 2010, but China is perhaps set to stretch its lead.'
According to a recent Vinexpo study, by 2012, China will have become the 7th largest consumer of wine.


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7:00am Saturday 9th February 2013 in News
YOUNG people from Brentwood are being urged to talk about their dreams for the future as part of a national competition.
Children aged between nine and 14 years can take part in the Dream A Big Dream contest being run by Kip McGrath Education, which has a centre in Hutton Road, Shenfield.
The centre provides maths and English tutoring.
In the competition, youths will be encouraged to discuss what dreams they have for the future and then writing about them.
Schalk Meyer, the centre manager in Shenfield, said: "We work with amazing children every day and experience the potential they have to do great things.
"Dream a Big Dream is a great opportunity for local young people to set their mind to what they want to achieve in the future."
Prizes for the competition included a book featuring all the winning entries along with £100 of Amazon vouchers and an iPad mini.
Entries must be handed in by February 22. For more information, visit www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/Tutoring /Competition
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Welcome to the forum, matani.
"I write to ..." is very dated.
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Eeons ago I was taught that to make your letter sound VERY formal you should start with writing "I write to (complain, enquire, etc.)" Now that my son showed me his FCE book, I am not sure. It just says "I am writing to..."
Is it a mistake to use present simple in such introduction or is it really more formal.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Welcome to the forum, matani.
"I write to ..." is very dated.
Please do not edit your question after it has received a response. Such editing can make the response hard for others to understand.
I'm surprised you were taught this as recently as 20 years ago. I would say it is so dated as to sound unnatural. You will draw more attention to the WAY you write than WHAT you write, and that is not a good thing when clear communication, in any register, is your goal.
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
I was taught well over twenty years ago and I am writing was the form used.


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We are putting one foot in front of the other to help achieve JDRF's mission: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. The money our JDRF Walk Team raises will go directly to support this life-changing research.
Whimsical Publications will be walking and raising money in honor of one of our own: Sharon Donovan.
Sharon's story is a sad but heroic one, and it says a lot about what those who have Type 1 diabetes have to endure.
Sharon lost her eyesight when she was in her twenties. That didn't stop her. She continued to grow, to learn how to cope with this aspect of the disease, and to do what she enjoyed: to write.
Then the disease attacked: she had a major setback, a heart attack, and almost died. She fought back before the diabetes let her know it wasn't finished with her. She suffered a stroke. Again, she fought back. She showed her Type 1 diabetes that she wasn't going to simply lie down and take what it was thrown at her. She grew stronger and continued to write.
Unfortunately, Type 1 diabetes has a way of waiting, of slinking off into the shadows like a cat of the night until the right opportunity arises before jumping into the mix again. This happened to Sharon. She was put in the hospital with heart and breathing problems. But, like before, she fought back to a point where she was stable enough to go to a rehab facility.
In the end, Type 1 diabetes won.
The disease ravaged her body to the point she had nothing left to give. Sharon is writing her stories in heaven now, never having to worry about watching what she eats or her blood sugar levels again.
If you would like to help WP acheive our goal of $1000, and to help JDRF find a cure for this devastating disease, a disease which robs so many people of their eyesight, their kidneys, their limbs, their lifestyle, click on the 'Donate to this Team or a Team Member' button and give what you can. It's simple, fast and fun! You can also join our team and walk as a virtual walker if you are not able to attend the event in Brevard County, Florida. The key thing is to make a difference and see an end to Type 1 diabetes in our lifetime.
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NORMAN — Oklahoma goes on one-mile runs as part of its offseason conditioning. Those five- to six-minute sprints are designed to see who is truly willing to push themselves to the point of exhaustion.
According to freshman guard Je'lon Hornbeak, the top three finishers were typically Buddy Hield, Isaiah Cousins and himself. The three freshmen guards were always at the front of the pack
"We all push ourselves," Hornbeak said.
The trio will do the same on the court and that should be obvious when the Sooners open exhibition play at 7 tonight at Lloyd Noble Center against Washburn.
The young backcourt trio was not recruited to simply blend in. Cousins, Hield and Hornbeak are the future of OU basketball and their time is now.
"They're all going to play quality minutes, for sure," Kruger said.
That will be obvious from tonight's opening. Cousins will start at point guard and Hornbeak has earned the nod at one of the guard spots. That means Sam Grooms, who averaged 6.0 assists per game last season, is coming off the bench. Hornbeak is starting ahead of Cameron Clark, who averaged 27.2 minutes a game last season as a sophomore.
Tonight is the first of two exhibition games. Circumstances can quickly change. A stocked bench is a luxury OU didn't have in a Kruger's initial season. He plans on using it in his second year.
That starts with shifting roles. No one has been promised anything.
"Coach Kruger told me from the beginning that I have to work for everything," Hornbeak said. "I try to be first in everything. I can't run a 4:58 mile like Buddy, but I'll be up there. "
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Like a Fire pairs the old master with younger gueststars (Keb' Mo', Ben Harper) on songs that emphasize Burke's uptemposide. Producer Steve Jordan gives the music a clattery, funkyunderpinning, and though the material isn't as strong as 2006'scountry-soul tour de force Nashville, Burke wrings maximum pathos andhumor even from the weakest stuff. The highlight: A wonderfully blusteryreading of the cocktail jazz standard "If I Give My Heart to You." It'sproof that Burke could spend his sunset years enthroned on a Vegasconcert stage.
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Plays with great quickness and speed ... has the ability to drive and score or kick out to an open teammate ... worked into a starting role in the second half of the season ... one of the team's top defenders.
Led the team in assists for the season with 88 for an average of 3.3 per game ... Placed fourth in the Sun Belt in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.96 ... Recorded second straight double figure scoring game with 10 against Radford ... Put together an impressive performance against Campbell with 12 points, seven assists, no turnovers, and five boards ... Led the team with seven assists in home win against TSU ... Dished out six assists against IUPUI ... Netted team-high 15 points against TSU.
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Was a two-year starter for coach Jeff Walker ... Directed the team to a 45-14 record as the starting point guard ... Averaged 17 points, 8.6 assists, and 3.4 steals during his sophomore season ... Led all Tennessee and Kentucky junior colleges in assists and steals ... Fifth in the nation in JuCo assists ... Named All-State and All-Region during final season.
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Josh, I find this whole let's stop email thing somewhat confusing. So a few questions for you:
1. Not everyone is staring at a Yammer activity stream 24/7 – how do you know you haven't missed something on Yammer that was critical to your job?
2. How do you communicate outside of your organization with suppliers, partners and customers?
3. How do you search for historic conversations?
4. How do you organize, track and store your communications with people inside and outside of your organization?
5. How do you receive alerts (usually sent via email) from applications inside and outside the organization?
6. How do you sign up for any service anywhere on the web (which usually requires an email confirmation)?
7. If you're working with external partners/suppliers and they send you information via email (documents, text, images) how do you disseminate that information to the rest of the team? By cutting and pasting the info into Yammer?
8. How do you deliver your work product back to said partners/suppliers?
9. How do you notify people in Google Docs that a document has been changed or updated?
10. How do you send calendar invites to people internally and externally?
11. How do you manage projects and tasks without some type of email notification system to alert other team members to updates and changes?
12. How do you communicate with a small group of internal people a message that you NEED them to see? Not Yammer, it could get lost in the stream, Not Google Voice as it's mostly 1 to 1. How then is this communication stored for future retrieval?
I doubt you've stopped using email, even internally. It doesn't seem plausible.