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Water damage has affected phone service in some areas of TUC. Service technicians are scheduled for repairs during the weekend ofJanuary 11-12.
A team of dedicated individuals worked to connect the Data Center to the new back-up power source on December 28-29.
UC Information Technologies (UCIT) worked with IT professionals across the university and the Office of the University Architect to coordinate the project to connect the Data Center to the CARE/Crawley building's generator.
Take a break from finals, and come try some mini coding projects to experience what it is like to code. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff. No experience or programming background is necessary!
If you are interested, please take our survey and let us know:
We hope to see you there!
A university-wide partnership, led by the Data Center Task Force, is working to reinforce the Data Center's back-up power supplies by connecting it to the CARE/Crawley building's generator. This will ensure that IT systems and services remain operational in the event of an unexpected power outage.
The University of Cincinnati's new voicemail system provides features that enhance user experience.
A busy greeting allows users to record a personal message that informs callers they are on the other line and prompts them to leave a voicemail. Users can set up their busy greeting in four steps once their voicemail box is set up.
The new campus voicemail system has a lot of great features, but you can only use them if you set up your account!
If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to set up your voicemail box.
Voice messages received prior to the new installation, which took place at 6 p.m. on July 22, 2013, can be retrieved by dialing 8-6100 from your campus phone.
You can learn more by reading our FAQs. Please contact the UCIT Helpdesk at 513-556-4357 for further assistance.
Please note that Microsoft plans to implement the following features throughout the next few weeks without any further student email service interruption:
UCIT is working with UC Student Government to plan a series of training workshops to help students take advantage of these exciting new features.
Thank you very much for your patience during this process.
For technical assistance, please contact the UCIT Help Desk at 513-556-4357 or at email@example.com.
UCIT's Mobile AppLab on Main invites students to apply for one of five scholarships to attend an IOS Training Bootcamp presented by BigNerdRanch, a leading software engineering and training company.
Deadline to apply is Friday, May 31.
Learn more about UC's Mobile Apps and the new "UC App Lab on Main"!
Students, faculty and staff returning to UC for spring semester can now access all-things Blackboard from their Apple or Android devices.
The Blackboard Mobile Learn app is available as a free download in the App Store (on an iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad) or in the Google Play Store (on an Android device).
With the mobile app, students and faculty get on-the-go access to grades, handouts, assignments, and more. Blackboard Mobile Learn also allows faculty to access and update much of their course content from an Apple or Android device.
"UCIT is committed to being a leader in making sure that the UC community has access to the best mobile learning tools," said Nelson Vincent, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO. "We're making big investments of time and talent to bring these important 21st century learning tools to the UC community to support current and future opportunities in research and education."
To download and start using Blackboard Mobile Learn:
1. Visit the:
● App Store on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
● Google Play Store (formerly Android Marketplace) on your Android device.
2. Search for "Blackboard Mobile Learn."
3. Install the app.
4. Search for the "University of Cincinnati."
5. Log in to Mobile Learn with your UC username and password.
Blackboard Mobile Learn is provided at no cost to all UC students, faculty and staff through the efforts of UC Information Technologies and is produced in partnership with the Office of Governmental Relations and University Communications.
As always, if you need technical assistance, please contact the UCIT Help Desk at 513-556-HELP (4357).
For more information about Blackboard Mobile Learn and the future of mobile apps at UC, visit www.uc.edu/mobilelearn.
Interim Provost Lawrence Johnson has announced that Dr. Nelson C. Vincent, EdD, will serve as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer of UC Information Technologies (UCIT), effective January 1, 2013.
Since his appointment to Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer in the summer of 2012, Dr. Vincent has made tremendous strides in defining a vision and developing action plans for UCIT's agenda.
"My UCIT team hit the ground running in August," said Dr. Vincent, "and we are determined to drive the necessary and cutting-edge technology projects and initiatives that will advance UC's third century education and research agendas."
Vincent, a UC alumnus, served as associate dean for research in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) from 2004-2012. In addition to managing research activities, he was responsible for leading the College's Academic Information Technology services, resources and support. CECH is widely considered a trailblazer for its innovative and integrative use of technology in teaching, learning and research, and Dr. Vincent helped to build this national reputation from the bottom up.
Vincent has served on numerous technology-related working groups across the university including the Academic Technology Planning Committee, the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Academic Information Technology and the Blue Ribbon Sub-Task Force on IT Governance.
Learn more about Nelson and UCIT in this video produced by our Digital Video Department.
William Ball, MD, vice president for research, joined Thomas Lange, director of corporate R&D, Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), to greet Governor John Kasich as he ceremonially "lit-up" a massive speed upgrade to the broadband, fiber optic network system linking Ohio's higher education and research centers.
The University of Cincinnati and P&G were one of several universities and businesses from around Ohio invited by Governor Kasich and Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro to participate in the statewide "light-up" ceremony, which was broadcasted online via HD video conference.
The tenfold upgrade in data transmission for the network system, known as OARnet, will benefit research and job-creating assets statewide and is the first-ever, state-led initiative in the country. The astonishing network speeds of 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps) will help advance research and job growth across Ohio's medical research, higher education, manufacturing, engineering and technology networking corridors.
"The University of Cincinnati has a number of key partners locally and across the state," said Ball. "We've recently launched the University of Cincinnati Research Institute (UCRI) to better connect our experts to industry partners such as P&G," said Ball. "The power of the enhanced network will surely expand the impact and success of UCRI's efforts to facilitate commercialization and enhance experiential experiences for our students."
Ball, a neuroradiologist, said he is also able to see first-hand how an enhanced data network could benefit not only research, but also patient care initiatives important to the university and its partners. "The increased bandwidth offered by the 100 Gig capability will allow universities like UC, with large academic medical centers, to transfer large amounts of data—medical imaging for example—much more quickly."
"This technological advancement has the potential to spark economic and research activity and will make UC a critical partner in Ohio's role as a leader in innovation and development," said Dr. Nelson C. Vincent, interim vice president for information technology and CIO, UC Information Technologies. "This is a tremendous opportunity for UC and for our partners like P&G in the Greater Cincinnati area. We're grateful to be a part of it."
For additional information, please visit https://oar.net/network/100gbps.
The 2012 Leadership Board of CIOs (LBCIO) in Higher Education Survey provides CIOs with key metrics to help them do the work of managing and planning IT for their institutions. Dr. Nelson C. Vincent, Interim VP for Information Technology and CIO, represents UC on the LBCIO.
The LBCIO and The Chronicle of Education recently produced a whitepaper from the 2012 LBCIO Survey of Chief Information Officers. You can read the report here.
UCIT is pleased to announce that students, faculty and staff now have full access to Lynda.com, an online subscription library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos.
Lynda.com is designed for all levels of learners and is available whenever and wherever you're ready to learn—anytime, anywhere.
To begin using the service, follow these three easy steps:
With Lynda, you can learn more about software from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Blackboard, Facebook, Google, HTML, Microsoft, Open Source, SPSS, Twitter and much, much more!
In providing this service to our UC Community, UCIT is most pleased to acknowledge and thank those colleges at the university that partnered with UCIT to make it all possible: Arts & Sciences; Lindner College of Business; Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning; Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services; Nursing; UC Blue Ash College; and University Libraries. We are grateful for their encouragement, their guidance and their participation.
It's Information Security Awareness Week at UC!
All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend demonstrations happening every day from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, through Thursday, Oct. 25, in the main lobby of Tangeman University Center. Some of the demonstrations include "Online Gaming - Play it Smart" and "Password Defense is the Best Offense."
As part of Information Security Awareness Week, the UC Information Technologies (UCIT) Office of Information Security is offering another free document-shredding event from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, on McMicken Commons.
Ever wondered about what phishing is? This video, produced in partnership with UCIT's Presentation Technology Services Group, will give you all the details. Check it out!
For more information about Information Security Awareness Week at UC, visit http://www.uc.edu/infosec/infosecdept/events.html.
UC Information Technologies (UCIT) staff will lead hands-on demonstrations of Microsoft Lync 2010, the university's new central instant messaging and conferencing solution, from 10-11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, in Room 112 Carl H. Lindner Hall (Carl H. Lindner College of Business) and from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, in 3051 Medical Sciences Building. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.
Microsoft Lync is an enterprise-ready unified communications platform. With Lync, faculty and staff can:
• Send an instant message.
• Start or join an audio, video or web conference.
• Make a phone call to another Lync contact.
• Share their desktops, programs, PowerPoints and much more.
"We are currently using Lync for organizational chat, online meetings and screen-sharing," said Chris Edwards, assistant dean for Information Technology & Communications and director of the Center for Academic Technologies & Educational Resources (CATER) for the College of Nursing. "Lync has already made a huge impact on the quality, quantity and timeliness of our communication. Moving forward, we will also be exploring the recording capabilities and how it interfaces with external partners, constituents and students."
UCIT introduced Lync as part of the upgrade of all faculty and staff e-mail boxes to the new Microsoft Exchange 2010 servers. Staff compiled a comprehensive list of FAQs with easy-to-follow instructions to help users take advantage of Lync's many features. For more information, visit http://www.uc.edu/ucit/email/lync_2010_faqs.html.
The UC Information Technologies (UCIT) Office of Information Security is gearing up for another free document-shredding event from 9-10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 13, at the rear of Eden Garage and Lot 13 on the Medical (East) Campus.
All faculty, staff and students are invited to bring professional and personal sensitive documents. Please remove all metal, including large paper clips and hanging file folders; single staples are permissible. University staff will remain present to ensure that all documents received are properly destroyed.
Students returning to UC this fall can now access UC's Securewireless Internet service on Uptown Campus West.
This project is part of a larger initiative to make the entire campus wireless. A main goal of the UC2019 strategic plan, UCIT plans to expand Securewireless to tne entire campus by the end of 2012.
University of Cincinnati Provost Santa J. Ono recently announced that Nelson C. Vincent will serve as Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer of UC Information Technologies (UCIT), effective August 1, 2012. Vincent succeeds Mike Lieberman, who has decided to step down from his role as UCIT's Interim VP & CIO.
Dr. Vincent, a UC alumnus, has served as associate dean for research in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) since 2004. In addition to managing research activities, he was responsible for leading the College's Academic Information Technology services, resources and support. CECH is widely considered a trailblazer for its innovative and integrative use of technology in teaching, learning and research, and Dr. Vincent has helped to build this national reputation from the bottom up.
"I am honored to serve our university community in this new capacity," said Dr. Vincent. "Working collaboratively with information technology professionals across campus, we will reinforce UC's commitment to become a first-choice destination for students, faculty and staff by driving cutting edge technology that will advance education and research."
Dr. Vincent has served on numerous technology-related working groups across the university including the Academic Technology Planning Committee, the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Academic Information Technology and the Blue Ribbon Sub-Task Force on IT Governance.
The decision to relaunch a national search for a permanent CIO will be made at a later date.
UCIT and the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) partnered to fund an upgrade to UC's video conference capabilities.
The new Polycom® multipoint control unit (MCU), installed and maintained by UCIT's Network and Telecommunications Services division and administered by the Instructional Research & Computing division, takes video classes and meetings to a whole new level.
"The MCU enhances CECH's ability to accommodate distance learning opportunities for our students and faculty," said Brian Verkamp, CECH Technology Services Information Tech Analyst. "We use it to conduct classes with people across campus, the country and in places as far away as Iraq. The HD quality is superior and users really appreciate the recording and streaming capabilities."
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Members of the UC community are welcome to reserve the MCU or one of UCIT's video conference facilities for UC sponsored activities including courses, seminars, one-time events, and more. UCIT operates video conference facilities on West Campus** (ZIMMER 302, 27 seats; BALDWIN 748, 10 seats) and East Campus (MSB 2351, 90 seats). In addition, mobile video conferencing units are available for use in an office or meeting room equipped with an Internet connection and a television or projector on-site.
Contact UCIT to reserve a video conferencing room or mobile unit today! For West Campus video conferencing services, contact Electronic Classroom Support Services (6-1977). For East Campus video conferencing services, contact or Jim Glenn (8-5678).
**High-definition ready video conferencing units are available in West Campus facilities only.
The Office of Information Security is gearing up for another free document-shredding event on Thursday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on McMicken Commons.
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to bring professional or personal sensitive documents. University staff will remain present to ensure that all documents received are properly destroyed.
Contact email@example.com with questions.
Two UCIT-led presentations are planned as part of the 3T: Teaching, Techniques and Technology Conference at UC Clermont College's campus Saturday, April 28.
Carolyn Stoll and Heather Johnston will lead "Thinking Outside the Bubble: Learning With the iPad in the Classroom," and Daren Porter (with Estel Sprague) will lead "The iPad2/Apple TV Combination in the Classroom."
Hosted by the University of Cincinnati, Clermont College Teaching and Learning Community, the conference offers educators the opportunity to share a broad range of innovative teaching practices and practical applications of technology in the classroom with their colleagues. The program includes a variety of nearly 40 presentations, along with two keynote speakers.
Registration is FREE thanks to the generous support of a University of Cincinnati Faculty Development Council Grant Registration and includes the conference program, complementary breakfast and lunch. Preregister by Thursday, April 26, and you will be entered to win an iPad!
Previously, UCIT offered computer and network related help for students outside our Steger Computer Lab and at ResNet.
We are excited to announce that over spring break we are consolidating these two services by moving the Steger Walk-in Help Desk downstairs to ResNet. This change will enable us to enhance the services we offer students.
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Instructional and Research Computing (a division of UCIT) is dedicated to marrying education and technology, but we understand that sometimes you need more than the technology itself – you crave inspiration, examples, even advice. So, we've launched a new blog dedicated to showing you the trends, innovations, and possibilities of academic technology.
The Instructional Technology Virtual Café blog is a think-tank of our staff, experts in their respective fields. They manage the Equipment Lending Program, administer Blackboard, create animations and illustrations, and produce high definition video documentaries.
Our intent is that the resulting blog will become a creative resource as well as an informational outlet for faculty members across the university. Here are just a few examples of what we've already posted.
And we are just getting started. Don't be shy; add your comments so we can learn from how you innovate in the classroom and beyond. Also, we would be happy to answer your questions or investigate topics you suggest.
Bookmark http://uc.edu/thecafe and visit often for the latest and greatest information. Or sign up for the RSS feed and have all the content delivered automatically. Also, don't forget to follow us on twitter (UCFacTech) or visit us in the following locations:
LDAP and AUTH directory upgrades beginning at 9 PM
Upgrading Blackboard software to version 9.1 SP6 beginning at 7 PM
UCIT has partnered with InCommon to better grant access to external online resources available from education, nonprofit and government agencies.
With all the various systems and applications operating at a university, controlling who has access to which systems is complicated. When UC Information Technologies implemented the identity management system (central login) service a few years ago, that was a large step forward in simplifying the login process for users across various campus systems. Now UCIT has taken another step by joining a partnership that will simplify the process of logging into many external online resources.
Public Safety and UC Information Technologies have partnered to implement a more efficient solution for sending emergency text messages to the UC community.
Effective October 30, we will be switching text messaging providers from Rave to Nixle. Public Safety will send a text message to the community whenever there is an emergency on campus, or in the event of a weather related closing. UCIT will continue to maintain the sign-up system (text messaging is currently an opt-in service) through OneStop and Directory Services.
The emergency text messaging service is available free for all students, staff and faculty members. To sign up, faculty and staff members should go to the directory (https://ucdirectory.uc.edu/updates/default.asp) and update your directory listing. Students should sign up via OneStop (http://onestop.uc.edu/.html) and under my information, select change my address.
Information Security Awareness Week is over but the impact is not. Over 6200 pounds of paper containing sensitive information were destroyed. And over 400 students, faculty and staff stopped by the booth in TUC to learn how to better protect themselves against some of the technological dangers that exist.
Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to those who won raffle prizes!
The IRC has created a cool video for our newest faculty members to learn about the services we have to offer.
Check it out on YouTube: http://youtu.be/G11gpaaWViA
UCIT had a busy summer covering every inch of residence halls with wireless Internet access. This endeavor, a partnership between UCIT and Campus Services, included installing 900 Internet access points and took three months to complete.
This project is part of a bigger plan to make the entire campus wireless. A main goal in the UC2019 strategic plan, UCIT plans to expand Secure Wireless to the entire campus by the end of 2012, well ahead of schedule. The plan is to roll out coverage building by building. Those who would like to see the schedule and progress can visit our website at uc.edu/ucit/internet/nowires.
Also, a second project completed this summer increased the capacity of our Internet connection on east, west and UC Reading campuses. Over Labor Day weekend, UCIT upgraded to more robust equipment and we can continuously monitor the bandwidth usage and adjust as necessary.
"Being able to provide the tools and infrastructure to support a leading university is our number one priority in UCIT. We are excited to offer a secure, fast connection so students, faculty and staff members alike can make their education mobile to fit their lifestyles, " says Michael Lieberman, interim vice president and chief information officer.
If students have trouble connecting to the secure wireless, they can either call the Help Desk at 556-HELP (4357) or bring their computer to our ResNet desk inside the Mobile Cats Wireless store on MainStreet where a free, drop-off service is provided.
The Cincinnati Enquirer wrote an article yesterday on our plans to implement wireless in all the dorms this fall and to cover the entire campus with wireless soon after that.
Heather Johnston and Carolyn Stoll from the IRC wrote an article about our tablet lending program that was just published by eLearn magazine. The article is based on their experiences over the past two quarters working with faculty to figure out how best to use tablets in the classroom. It's a good read for anyone who wants to understand both the benefits and limitations of tablets in the classroom.
Jane Combs will be facilitating an informal "lunch and learn" on how to increase your project management skills. She will highlight:
Jane will also take time to answer questions you may have about any facet of project management. The session will close with an informal round table discussion.
The session will take place on Thursday, May 19th from noon until 1 p.m. in University Hall room 430A.
Bring your lunch and join the group! The PMO will provide a yummy dessert.
Please RSVP to Arlene Hawes (firstname.lastname@example.com, 556-9065) by May 16th so we know how many handouts and treats to bring. We hope to see you there!
The next edition in the TeachU webinar series, hosted by the Ohio Learning Network, will feature UCIT's very own Chris Collins from IRC.
This session will give an overview of OpenSim, an open source multi-platform, multi-user 3D application server that can be used as an alternative to Second Life. For campuses looking to develop a simulated "world" for teaching and learning, or for those looking for an alternative to Second Life.
Presenter: Chris Colllins (SL: Fleep Tuque), The University of Cincinnati
TeachU webinars are:
TeachU also has a new home on the web at www.teachuohio.org where you can find the upcoming schedule and access to archives of past presentations.
For registration and the full schedule, visit the TeachU website at: www.teachuohio.org
Questions? Contact Nancy Ragias at 614-485-6746 or email@example.com.
Effective February 1, guests to UC will be able to access the internet anywhere on campus where wireless internet service is currently available. When guests search for internet access, they should select the "ucguest" option. No log on information is needed, but they must review and accept UCIT's terms of use before a connection will be allowed. The speed of the connection will depend largely on the volume of usage.
Please note that students and staff should continue to use the "securewireless" option for internet and network access, as it is the faster connection. This access replaces our previous Uptown Wireless service.
We upgraded from SharePoint 2007 to 2010 and we're sure that you'll like all the new tools and features available to help you get your work done faster and more intuitively.
UCIT is pleased to host the Ohio Higher Education Computing Council conference on UC's beautiful campus March 23-25.
We will be welcoming higher education IT friends from all over the state to share their knowledge. The theme of this year's conference is "Focus on the Future" and highlights include:
- Opening keynote from Dell, John Mullen Jr.,
- Dinner at the Reds Hall of Fame,
- Motivational speaker Anthony Munoz (former Cincinnati Bengal, Pro Football Hall of Fame),
- Comedian Tom Mabe,
- and much more!
If you register before February 23, the cost is just $175! Please visit our website to learn more. Also, follow us on facebook.
Our new Project Management Office (PMO) was created to improve the overall success of UCIT projects, as well as provide expert consultation to other groups on campus looking to deploy complex technology solutions.
Our dedicated staff can provide the oversight necessary to shift ideas into reality. We lay out a realistic project plan with timelines and milestones. We monitor the details to assure proper prioritization of tasks, as well as secure and compliant execution. And, because we have the resources to provide in-depth knowledge in all areas of IT, we can even help you with vendors to negotiate the best packages, choose the best solutions to integrate into existing systems, and get the best price.
Gartner Research shows that two-thirds of organizations that have implemented a PMO report a significant increase in project success rates. Creating a PMO in UCIT is the next step in becoming a world-class technology resource at UC.
Visit our Web page to learn more about what services our PMO can provide to your college or department to ensure the success of your projects.
We have designed our website to be easier for you to find the information you need quickly. If you can't find something in the navigation, try the search box. And if you still can't find it, let us know at firstname.lastname@example.com.
91% of students use Blackboard, 5,021 courses are loaded into Blackboard, and the total number of hits on Blackboard is 15,366,489 (and counting!).
We maintain 350TB of shared storage in our data center. We back up an average of 5TB a night.
On October 25-29, UC Information Security Awareness Week kicks off an informational frenzy on how to protect yourself from those trying to hack their way through your technology.
Our live hacking demonstrations will be on October 26 and 28 in the main lobby of TUC. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Also, don't forget about the FREE document shredding services offered from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 28 on McMicken Commons.
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Government cost compliance recently approved an updated list of UCIT's recharge rates. Most of the rates didn't change a great deal, but we are pleased to announce that the rates for phones and data have been reduced.
The phone rate has been lowered from $33 to $23.65 per month.
The data jack rate has been lowered from $25 to $24.47 per month.
The new rates go into effect on November 1, 2010. You'll notice the new rates reflected on the bill you receive in early December.
For a full list of the revised rates, please visit the rates page of our website http://www.uc.edu/ucit/billing.html.
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Berling, UCIT Senior Business Administrator, at firstname.lastname@example.com or Tiffany Mann, UCIT Senior Accountant, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
In our faculty & staff e-mail system, we store 3.2 terabites of data and block 90% of incoming mail as spam.
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Power outage in the Stetson Building
Power outage affecting parts of Uptown West Campus and CSB
Shuttle Tracker Down for North Route
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UC Flex will be unavailable for annual system maintenance.
System Maintenance from 12-2 a.m., December 28
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Customers are currently experiencing issues logging into BI Query.
Voicemail Issues
ERC down FP: 66569
Some users are unable to log into Lync 2010
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Unable to log in to Lynda.com
VOIP Phones Unavailable
UCFilespace Wiki Login Page won't load
Housing Webpage Intermittent Outage
UCIT GetIT System is temporarily unavailable
UCFlex Annual Close
UC File Space Intermittent Connectivity
Login Issues on Many UC Websites
UCFlex Portal and Time Tab Loading Issue
Clermont College Telephone Outage
OneStop Parent/Payer Unavailable
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Data Center Outage
Bearcat Card Tool Down
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host "Joy to the World: A Musical Christmas Celebration," at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 22 at Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave. The free choral and orchestra concert is open to the public.
"We wanted to share this Christmas celebration with our neighbors in Oklahoma. We believe in Christ and we have much in common with our Christian friends, many of whom have agreed to join talents with us in the choir and the orchestra," said Walter Hobbs, local church leader and concert coordinator.
The concert will be Led by Dr. Craig Jessop, former Mormon Tabernacle Choir director. Special guests will include baritone Anthony Eversole and soprano Lisa Howard.
Orchestra and choir members are composed of people from all faiths in central Oklahoma, with the core choir membership drawn from 44 Mormon congregations in cities such as Stillwater, Ardmore, Woodward, Seminole, Oklahoma City and Norman.
Favorite Christmas songs performed during the concert include: "Joy to the World," "What Child Is This," "White Christmas," "Glory to God," "O, Come All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night" and "Angels We Have Heard on High."
While the concert is free, general admission tickets are required. Tickets may be obtained by calling 548-5530. Tickets are for ages 8 and up. The Civic Center is not handling tickets for the event. Ten minutes before each performance, remaining empty seats will be offered to standby patrons.
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Checking Your Lymph Nodes
You will need to know whether or not the cancer has traveled beyond your breast. One way to test for this is to examine your lymph nodes. There are two surgeries that accomplish this, both of which share a potential side effect:
Making Your Surgery Decisions
Once you have your comprehensive diagnosis, it's time to sort your options for surgery. Ask your surgeon all the questions that are important to you, consider your priorities, and make your choice.
Therapeutic Breast Surgery
Breast cancer surgery is done to prevent cancer recurrence. The goal is to remove the tumor so that it won't reappear in your breast or spread to other parts of your body. You may have several choices for breast surgery, depending on the size of the tumor, the type of cancer, and the size of your breast.
- Lumpectomy: Breast-conserving Surgery
- Quadrantectomy: Segmental Mastectomy
- Mastectomy: Removing the Breast
Navigating Breast Cancer Surgery and Recovery
Now that you've made your decision, schedule your surgery and then begin to prepare yourself. Check with your insurance provider, pack your things, and collect all your comfy pillows. Make sure you know the sick leave policies at your workplace, and talk with your supervisor.
Next Steps in Your Journey
After you recover from surgery, you may need additional treatments to lower your risk of recurrence. Be sure to take a break between surgery and radiation or chemotherapy. Use the time to learn more about what to expect during your treatments. Gather supportive people around you, and spend time with those you love. Most of all, take it easy as you recover from surgery.


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Zandra Loleata Agee transitioned from this life on September 10, 2013 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, after a brief illness. Zandra was born on August 29, 1966 to Geneva Agee in Linden, AL. Zandra was the eldest of seven children. Zandra's mom relocated to Niagara Falls, NY with her cousin, Viola Maxwell-Olds, in 1970. Zandra attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1985. Zandra also attended Niagara County Community College, majoring in Liberal Arts. She also attended Kelly Business Institute. Zandra worked throughout her lifetime and her last place of employment was Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility in Lewiston, NY, until she became ill. Zandra's hobbies included shopping, spending time with her children, family, friends and dining out. Zandra always had a big smile on her face at all times! Zandra gave her heart to the Lord and became an active member at True Bethel Baptist Church in Niagara Falls, NY, where Pastor Craig Pridgen is Shepherd of the Flock. Zandra was ever present in church fellowship at TBBC.
Zandra leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Miles David, Michael Darren and DeAndre Maurice Agee, all of Niagara Falls, NY; two brothers, William Charles Agee of Buffalo, NY and Keith (NaTasha) Agee of Niagara Falls; four sisters, Loretta Lynn and Sheila Denise Agee, Sonja Lanette Daniels and Crescandra Lowketa Agee, all of Niagara Falls, NY; her Goddaughter and niece, Sha Dajah Mallard; her dear friends, LeGuster Bennett and Tamica Groomes. Zandra was predeceased by one of her favorite uncles, Frank Agee; aunt, Rose Agee; her loving grandmother, Thelma Agee of Chicago, IL.
A Celebration of Zandra's Life will be held at TBBC, 1112 South Ave., Niagara Falls, NY on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Visitation at 11 AM, followed by services at 12 Noon. Arrangements entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home, 635 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY.
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With a cigarette in one hand and a Monster energy drink in another, 23-year-old skater David Lazo can ride easily holding onto both.
Hitting the brakes before hitting another skater is often what takes real skill at the Dalton Skate Park, he said, with or without anything in your hands.
"Watch where you're going," one skater barked at Lazo as Lazo came a little too close one Wednesday morning. His reply? "Sorry, but there ain't a lot of room, man."
Lazo, along with several other local skaters, wants a bigger park.
The skate park on the northeast side of the Dalton Parks and Recreation Center off Glenwood Avenue isn't big enough to handle the usual traffic there, several skaters said, noting it can hold about 20 to 30 skaters before things get crowded and dangerous.
Enter Kate McAtee, a mom of 3-year-old skater Jonah who is picking up the basics at the park. McAtee, too, wants a bigger park for her son so she has rallied several skaters to unite under the Dalton Skate Park Expansion Project, a group asking officials with the recreation center to expand the park.
The approximately 5,000-square-foot park was built in 2011, costing about $100,000, and sits beside a few unused acres of grass skaters think would be ideal for expansion.
"We want something skaters can ride on one go," McAtee said. "We want something fluid, something that flows, something where skaters don't have to stop."
Several skaters say the layout of the course hinders riders because the squared corners are too rigid. A curvy "street skating" design, built to allow non-stop riding, would be more ideal, McAtee said.
"We are not complaining," she said. "We would rather have a park than not. But when I came out to see the outdoor park for the first time I thought, 'This is really small.'"
That seems to be the general consensus among local skaters.
"It's tiny," 22-year-old skater Jonathan Leberman said. "They have a lot of room to expand though."
Jordan Loving, who lives in the neighborhood across from the park, said he was "let down" when he first came to the park.
"It needs flow," Loving said. "You hit this, you hit that, eventually you've got to brake. It's very stop and go."
'Grassroots' movement needed
Steve Card, director of city parks and recreation, said the recreation committee, a 5-member group appointed by Mayor David Pennington, needs to see the "grassroots support system" before approving an expansion to the park.
"The skate park is not only valuable but a necessity to our community," Card said, voicing his support. "We need to offer something outside the bat-and-ball things. Not everyone plays baseball or football. There are many different interests and skateboarding has a foothold in our community."
Card said if the support from skaters and non-skaters alike "swells" then expanding the park is likely.
McAtee said she's trying to organize an online community on Facebook (tinyurl.com/DaltonSkatePark) to show how much local support exists.
"The easy things for something like this are forming a grassroots group, going to public hearings and gleaning support from the recreation commission," Card said. "The money part is where things get time consuming."
Card said once the need to expand the park is evident, members of the recreation commission and skaters will have to work "hand-in-hand" to fund the project. Funding will probably come from a combination of fundraising, grants and the recreation budget, some of which is taxpayer money, Card said.
"(But) the best way to generate funding, as with any project, is that the fundamental group supports it," he said. "It's up to the skater community to show that there is skin in the game and to find different methods of funding and to present a clear wish list of the park they really want."
The timeline for the project has too many variables in its early stages to determine how long it could take, Card said, adding that getting a price tag on the expansion and finding the money will be the biggest factors.
"It could take a few months, maybe sometime next year," he said, "or it could be a year or two. It's just based on the financial aspect."
A local 'Mecca'?
For several skaters, having a park big enough for everyone to skate on is important because, as Lazo said, "it's the only place we don't get yelled at by cops."
"If I skate downtown, I get yelled at by the cops," he said. "So the city gave us a small park on the backside of the (recreation center). Which is nice, but it leaves a lot to be desired as it stands."
Tyler Perez, 16, also thinks the park is small compared to others, but adds, "Any park is better than no park."
Lazo agrees, to an extent.
"Yeah, the city doesn't owe more park," Lazo said. "Nobody does. I don't think anyone here (asking for expansion) is trying to be entitled. But when they (city officials) say, 'You can't do what you're passionate about anywhere else in the city, but here's a nice place for you to skate at,' the park should be bigger to accommodate us. It's OK, but it's small."
The larger issue, several skaters said, is a vibe in the area that makes skaters feel unwanted. The park, several skaters say, acts as a local "Mecca" of acceptance in an anti-skater town.
"People think we're rebels and destructive," Perez said of how several locals view him and his friends while they skate throughout downtown. "This is what we love to do, man. People think we're out to vandalize and stuff and we just want to skate."
Leberman agrees.
"Some people just see someone with a skateboard and automatically assume they are looking at a bad person doing bad things," he said. "It's like that all around this area."
Even McAtee — who "doesn't look the part" of someone who backs skating because she's a stay-at-home mom — said she had a "rebel without a cause" stereotype of skaters before she got involved.
"Skating is about getting outside and staying active," she said. "I came out here and everyone who has come up to me has been supportive and approachable. It's like a family out here."
A family that needs a place of its own, McAtee reiterated. After all, she said, a bigger park would help deter local skaters from being where city officials don't want them: on roads, in back alleys, in front of stores and so on.
"This park is a place where people can do what they love," she said. "We just need more space to do it."
Lazo agrees.
"It's just that we feel a little bit caged up," he said. "We really need a big park if it's going to be the only place we're allowed to skate without getting yelled at."
The need for skaters to have a place to call their own makes the park "absolutely necessary," Card said.
"I look forward to working with the skating community on expanding the park," he said. "We want to improve the facility to the best we can, and as we continue this groundswell to add and make better what we have now, done through the network of skateboarders working hand-and-hand with us, we will grow a fun, safe environment."


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At Bella Baita you can experience rural Italian life and hospitality and see charming small villages and towns with few tourists. Bella Baita is surrounded by excellent hiking trails so it's a great place for the avid hiker. You can drive to a nearby train station and take the train into Turin. Or if you just want to relax, it's a great place do that, too.
Why Go to Bella Baita Bed and Breakfast
From Bella Baita there are spectacular mountain views. On clear days, the view extends to the French border. There's a small garden for relaxing. The attached restaurant also serves dinner and guests can have use of a shared kitchen so there are several dining options without having to drive. The ample breakfast usually includes delicious home-baked breads or sweets and local organic food along with the view from the balcony or dining room. There's even free wireless internet access.
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- Museum Abitare in Valle is a very interesting museum of traditional rural life from the past including furniture, household items, and farming implements from the area. It's in Pinasca, the town at the foot of the road to Bella Baita.
- Pinerolo is a good-sized town with arcaded streets, shops, cafes, an unusual Duomo, and a small historic center. There's a large market in town on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- Fenestrelle Fortress, built from 1728-1837, is a huge fortress going 535 meters uphill with a length of 3 kilometers. The buildings are connected by a unique covered stairway with nearly 4000 steps, only accessible with a tour (1, 3, or 8 hour tours are available, usually in Italian only).
- Usseaux is a picturesque village with murals painted on its walls. There's a good view of Fenestrelle Fortress from the village.
- Lago dell'Laux is a lake with good views and a great restaurant serving typical regional food - lots of polenta variations and good pasta.
- Sestiere is a ski area. It's chair lifts operate in July and August providing opportunity for some great mountain views and hiking. Sestiere has Europe's highest golf course, too.
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Germanasca Valley, Valle di Susa, and France
The Germanasca Valley was part of the route taken by the Waldensians from Lake Geneva in Switzerland in 1689 to return to their homeland which they had left due to religious persecution. There are several places to see reminders of the Waldensian past along the Strade dei Valdesi, including a museum of Waldensian life housed in a Waldensian temple in Prali. (Read more about the Waldensians on Wikipedia)
The more famous Valle di Susa is a little farther but can still be visited as a day trip from Bella Baita. The Valle di Susa has ski resorts and lifts, a fort, an ethnographic museum, vineyards, and the Gran Bosco Natural Park.
Continuing on the road through Val Chisone past Sestiere, it's possible to reach Briancon, France. Between Sestiere and Briancon are several small villages.
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You'll probably want a car at Bella Baita. Be sure to follow the directions given carefully (don't trust your GPS if you have it). Bella Baita is 6km up the road from the town of Pinasca.
From Turin's Caselle Airport, it's about an hour drive. Car rentals are available at the airport.
Coming by train from Turin, the closest station is in Pinerolo. From Pinerolo there is bus service to Pinasca at the foot of the road leading to Bella Baita. It's 6km up the hill from there but with prior arrangement, the owners will pick you up in Pinasca (see our Val Chisone Map).
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The Oklahoma City Thunder controlled Game 5 for nearly the entire second half, but Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks took over in the final minutes, and just like that, the Mavericks are back in the NBA Finals.
Second chances are rare in life and even moreso in the NBA, but Dirk Nowitzki earned this one. He's been ruthless all spring long, and now he's got the chance to avenge past failures in the NBA Finals, possibly against the Miami Heat team that beat him in 2006.
The Mavericks latest comeback began with Dirk Nowitzki, but it was the defense and rebounding of guys like Shawn Marion and Tyson Chandler that ultimately proved too much to overcome for the young Thunder. Playing a smaller lineup in the fourth quarter gave OKC more scoring punch, but it came with a price on the other end. When Russell Westbrook is matched up with Tyson Chandler on the glass, the outcome's practically inevitable.
Indeed, with OKC clinging to a two-point lead with 90 seconds to go, Dirk Nowitzki missed a wide open three-pointer, only to have the loose ball go to Jason Terry after Tyson Chandler barreled into Westbrook as he tried to corral the rebound. Such is life when David's trying to box out Goliath.
In the end, even as the clock ticked down and the Oklahoma City stars stayed in control, Dallas was never willing to concede the game. Nowitzki and co. kept firing, and the Thunder kept giving them extra shots. It was only a matter of time before it caught up with them. It wasn't so much a comeback for the Maverick as it was a mismatch getting exploited at the worst time possible for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ultimately, that's been the story of the series.
The Thunder may have been more talented, but in crunch time, the Mavericks were ruthless about exploiting their advantages. Where Oklahoma City and Scott Brooks struggled to find a rhythm, the Mavericks looked comfortable and confident from start to finish.
That's why Dallas is headed to the NBA Finals, where Dirk Nowitzki will try to do it all over again. He's been here before, and now he's got his second chance. It's too early to say whether Nowitzki's capable of doing all this against the Miami Heat.
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Elijah is a troubled warrior traveling the world in search for the one who destroyed his life and took away everything he held dear.
Elijah. A young warrior who carries the weight of the world's problems on his shoulders. A troubled past and a troubled future. Losing almost everything he held dear, Eli travels the world looking for answers and for the one who took it all away. You probably think that this is another story of a young man following a path of heroism. Looking for his place in the world. Meeting new friends that will help him in his quest. Falling in love with a fair maiden... You have no idea how wrong you are. Friends should be considered enemies. His place in the world cannot be found. No, this is not a story where the hero comes out the victor. This is a story where everything is not what it seems and where things such as dreams are actually reality.
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good premise, but you leave us to much to imagine. we need more detail, more setting so we can relate....j
Hi Pauline,Read the first few chapters. Like your concept, and the writing is good enough to keep me going. I liked both Eli and Ayane as characters...and want to know what happened to put them on the road. Couple of quick suggestions:"...Something, however, that was far to impossible..." I think you mean far too impossible.Again, good story concept, I like the writing...best of luck here."...We will live through this. If only to insure..." I think you mean ensure...at least that's the way it would be in the USA.
All the resourcefullness and cunning in the world couldn't have saved Ayane given the pedigree of dangers including chlid abandonment and suicide. Nice plot developing so many twists and turns, potentialy enough to carry each chapter forward that a good comphrehensive use of description is unnecessary and excess baggage. Some parts are tedious however and I found it a struggle to enjoy them. When the tempo is reduced somewhat from story line to the basic things like finding a room for the night or sitting at a table eating. Some of it is handled well but most of the time the story drops off. The most notable being the burial of Ayane herself. The emotions were lost, the story at this point could have eclipsed a hungry appetite in a foreboding land that desired death, as a brother buried his sister. But the most poignant action seemed to be, what spades we use to dig the grave. It was a disapoint for me in an overall excellent plot. Just need to tighten those writing skills to bring the reader more into the story. Paint the picture and have no fear of the repercussions ie making the editors desk.I'll give you six stars for the great plot.Daniel Manning.No Compatibility.
Interesting. I found the first chapter overbearing. The relationship between Eli and Ayane was nicely shown. Descriptions are entirely lacking. In three chapters, you have not shown setting. What do people look like? What era are we in? What is the culture like? what do people eat?Your hero has stereotypical green eyes. Are the mashup of names intentional? It was distracting. Eli is Jewish. Ayane is Japanese. What sort of world are we in?you use a lot of 'as' constructions. It makes the prose stilted.On plus side, you show emotions well. The hard part of fiction is done. You got the reader emotionally engaged.
Pauline,I started reading your first chapter. It occurs to me that you do what I have been accused of doing, too much telling instead of showing. Let me demonstrate:"As he waited, Eli took a look at the clearing..." You don't need to say that Eli took a look at the clearing, instead: "Eli waited. In the fading light the clearing looked most peaceful...""He could hear as the parents called for..." Instead try something like this: "As night fell and Eli neared the town, parents could be heard calling for their children to return.""He silently watched Ayane sleep. Watching as the moon..." could be "He silently watched Ayane sleep, the cool moon creating gentle shadows that fell softly across her face."I spotted a couple of small errors too:"...if only to insure you see a brighter world..." should be "ensure""Smiling down at her, Eli walk through the door..." should be "walked"Best wishesWarrick
Pauline,A thought occurs to me immediately. Don't tell the reader that this is not a story of love and that this is not a story where the hero conquers all. Ask the question, leave it un-answered, let the reader wonder:Would you read this if it was not a love story? Does love conquer all within these pages? Nothing is that certain in this world.Are you hoping for a hero to triumph over all adversity? Are you looking for a happy ending? There are no such promises here.Read on if you are prepared for the unexpected!I'll now move on to your first chapter.Best wishesWarrick
Pauline, I read through CH07. Some last night, and then came back for more today (which is always a good sign). The end of CH03 is so sad... and just dripping with emotion. I was actually in full denial until Elijah woke in CH04 and it was all confirmed. So a little heart-wrenching to say the least! Whilst saddening, this did give me a good connection with Eli, and set's up his vengeful warrior status beautifully. Well done :)Having Eli see 'himself' kill Ayane provides a great hook. I love the way you've left the reader guessing here, and for me there are a few ways it could go: time travelling (in a 'butterfly affect' to save future events style), or Eli's dreams actually manifesting – either of these works. The memory flashbacks are a fantastic way of building on the plot, and a clever way to avoided summarising. They are also placed perfectly within the MS. CH07 for example, is my favourite one (love Berserker BTW). Providing a reason why Malik behaves as he does; this gave the character instant 'depth' in my mind, and (like Eli) reader connection. I also got a great visual of the environment (lord-of-the-ringy) whilst reading. And I'm left wondering who the babe is in CH05, though I have my suspicions (sooo many hooks). Crit wise; it could do with a few more genres perhaps; maybe 'suspense', 'thriller', or 'YA'? And I noticed a few typos which I'll drop you in a message. In summary: very moving, holds a great pace, and an intriguing developing plot. The start of an epic adventure me thinks - fantasy fantastic :) I've WL'd and very highly starred! Best wishes for the ED, J.
Hi,I just read your very interesting first chapter. Your writing pulls me in, making me wonder what has happened and what is going to happen. I like the idea of the wind. I'm giving your book a high ranking and putting it on my watch list. I hope you can stop by to read some of Stopped Cold and will feel you can support it.
Wow, this is ectastic! You really play with words!Great.Read chapter one to three and thought what? a story about history.Its great. Highly rated. Will watchlist and read more when I can.Best of luck.JosphineNotime goes bye


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By C.V. Moore
Register-Herald Reporter
From recreation to endangered species, the public will have a chance to weigh in on issues related to the re-licensing of two hydroelectric projects in Fayette County at two upcoming meetings.
The Hawks Nest and Glen Ferris hydro projects, which supply power to West Virginia Alloys Inc., are up for review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
A public scoping meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hawks Nest State Park Lodge is primarily for receiving input from the public.
A second meeting Thursday at 10 a.m., also at the lodge, will focus on resource agency, Indian tribes and non-governmental organization concerns.
The scoping process is designed to ensure that any pertinent issues, concerns or opportunities for enhancement are identified and analyzed before the FERC launches into its evaluation of the utility's license application.
FERC will review all feedback and decide which issues need further study and how deeply.
Already, a coalition of whitewater industry and environmental groups is proposing a study to determine the impact of releasing more water from the Hawks Nest Dam into an area of the New River known as "The Dries" for commercial and private whitewater recreation.
More information on the campaign can be found at http://www.americasbestwhitewater.com/wet-the-dries-2/.
Meeting attendees should come prepared to discuss their issues and concerns.
A key document to review at this point is called a "Scoping Document," which outlines some of the issues that will be considered during the review process. These include the project's impacts on aquatic resources, terrestrial resources, threatened and endangered species, geologic and soil resources, and recreation and land use.
The other key filing is the 233-page Pre-Application Document (PAD), which includes information submitted by stakeholders in the project to date.
Both documents can be reviewed at the eLibrary on ferc.gov. Search for the P-2512 docket and then click the "File List" link under the appropriate documents (labeled "NOI/PAD" and "Letter inviting interested agencies to participate in the meetings").
Ultimately, the FERC will decide whether to make no changes to the license, accept the utility's proposed changes or accept alternatives to the proposed changes.
Right now, Hawks Nest Hydro, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable Energy, holds the license. It is not proposing any changes to the license at this time.
One alternative that has been ruled out by the FERC is decommissioning of the hydro projects, either with or without dam removal.
At the Hawks Nest Dam, approximately 10,000 cfs of water from the New River is diverted through a 3.5-mile downslope tunnel under Gauley Mountain.
This creates a 5.6-mile section of the river known as "The Dries," with minimum flows of 100 cfs continuously released from the dam into this section. Large boulders protrude from the low water in this area, which is utilized for fishing, bouldering and other recreational uses.
The diverted water reemerges at Hawks Nest Hydro plant near Gauley Bridge, which generates an annual average of 541,845 MWh of electricity. The power is sold to West Virginia Alloys Inc., a silicon metal producer nearby.
The Glen Ferris Project consists of a low dam on the Kanawha River near the town of Glen Ferris that creates a 2.2 mile long reservoir extending upriver. Two powerhouses near the dam generate an average of 34,400 MWh annually. No changes are proposed to this project either.
Under the current license, Hawks Nest Hydro pays an "annual fish mortality compensation payment" to West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) to mitigate "turbine-induced impacts to fish." They also provide $50,000 to the WVDNR for recreational facilities at Cotton Hill and Kanawha Falls.
Oral and written comments highlighting significant environmental and socioeconomic issues can be submitted until Nov. 21.
After the scoping meetings, Hawks Nest Hydro has until the end of 2015 to file its application.
For assistance in accessing any of the documents, contact FERC Online Support at firstname.lastname@example.com or toll free at 1-866-208-3676.
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I recall a SMALL portion of the 77 SuperBowl, lost a lot of money in the losses to the Giants, Niners, and Redskins...and was tear gassed in Lodo after the Broncos won the world Championship. Both times. Very stoked about this years team.
What our offensive line was known for was blocking for Terrell Davis and the 2000 yard season and several 1000 yard rushers.... Truth is, what I remember most - is the code of silence.
I've noticed that our offensive line doesn't get a ton of credit, save for a weekly breakdown which is very helpful in understanding their true value. While I don't know that they are adhering to the same code, I notice that they are very quiet and just get the job done. While I expected Clady to have a better season or not, let's face it - he's a damned good left tackle, and we're extremely lucky to have him. He's a beast.
Getting to the other tackle - Orlando Franklin. He doesn't fit the silent mode, but his play is certainly silencing critics, including me (yes, I'll eat crow if I'm wrong). I remember us drafting him and saying "WTF - who is that and why didn't we draft a DT!!!" But he is huge, nasty, and is learning quickly.
I said the same about Zane Beadles. But he's a great pulling guard. Kid is smart, and while I'm still not sure he was worth the early pick, he's turning into a quite solid interior lineman. I'm not even going into the other guard position, as we already KNOW what we have and were smart to offer a contract last year to Chris Kuper. You may know him as the man that held his own against the league's number one pass rushing stomper, Suh..
I think there is maybe one or two young centers I'd want more than JD Walton. His combination of size, determination (read - nastiness), and athleticism is impressive. The talk years ago coming out of college were that he was a mauler - they were right.
But more than any one individual attribute - and this is what's consistent amongst this year's team - these guys just STFU and GET THE JOB DONE. They go out there and maul people game in and game out, and Tebow/McGahee are the beneficiaries. Tebow talks the talk, the line walks the walk of the glory days with Nalen, Schlereth, Zimmerman, etc...They would rather their teams benefit and sit quietly on the sidelines, knowing the role they had in that success. They refused to talk to the media, because they all wanted their play to talk for itself.
This team is quiet, hungry, and passionate. The offensive line is setting the tone just like BDawkins does on defense.
Maybe Tim's the leader, but these guys are going all out to make him everything he can be. I just wish MSM would give them some credit for their accomplishments as well. GO BRONCOS


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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
A portion of Bluefield's Lotito Park has been taken back in time as members of a local church invite local residents to spend "A Night in Bethlehem."
Rev. Mike Baker, pastor of Bluefield Community Church, said the event is put together by church members to demonstrate what the town of Bethlehem would have looked like on the night of Jesus' birth. Baker said more than 600 people visited "A Night in Bethlehem" last year.
"We began this four years ago, but we were snowed out our first year," Baker said. "A person from our church suggested this as a possibility. We started talking about it and one thing led to another. It's great for team building with our church family as well as a great outreach in the two Virginias. The city of Bluefield has been so kind to let us have this coinciding with the Holiday of Lights, so it's a win-win for us."
Shepherds, goats and children mingle with shop owners and tax collectors throughout the marketplace and live nativity the church set up in the park. Baker said "A Night in Bethlehem" gives an interactive Christmas experience to visitors.
"It keeps Christ in Christmas; it keeps the main thing the main thing," Baker said. "You get back to the roots of Christianity and Christmas. For younger kids, this allows them to see this in action, to see how primitive things were. We have the sights, sounds, and hands-on activities. It is completely free of charge. It's just a service we do for the public."
Church member Faye Louthan operated the pottery shop in the marketplace, teaching visitors about life in Bethlehem.
"I have volunteered for this every year the church has put it on," Louthan said. "We let the children paint the pots and talk to them about how people ate in Jesus' time. We talk about baking pots and how it was like in Bethlehem. A lot of these kids only know about Walmart, so we teach them what things were like in the marketplace back then. People from all over come to see us, especially after visiting the Holiday of Lights. It's a nice outreach. It gets people away from the hectic world and back to the simple time, to remember Jesus' birth and how humble it was."
Sheila Lusk, 50, of Falls Mills, Va., said seeing the marketplace scene and live nativity while at the Holiday of Lights sparked her interest.
"Every year we come to the Holiday of Lights, and I didn't know what this was," Lusk said. "We saw something that looked like Bethlehem and wanted to know what was going on here. I think this is a great. They have put forth a lot of effort to this. It is a great thing they are doing for the community. They are teaching the kids about the Bible story and why we have Christmas. This is better for the kids. It's hands-on and interactive. It's much better than just hearing the story. More and more people are forgetting the true meaning of Christmas. This is helping bring it to life for people."
Leroy Keaton, 65, of Princeton brought his grandson with him to experience the event.
"We went to see the Holiday of Lights, and this was the first time we knew this was going on," Keaton said. "I think this is just wonderful. It keeps Jesus in people's minds and teaches the kids about the Bible and how people lived back then."
Cassandra McKinney, 29, of Bluefield, Va., stopped by the marketplace after going through the Holiday of Lights with her family.
"We came out so the kids could see the lights, and we didn't know this was here," McKinney said. "It's beautiful. They have real goats and we loved getting the bread in the bakery. It's just great. Everything is so real, and we really love it."
Andrea Rice, 40, of Bluefield said she brought her children out to show them the reason for the season.
"The birth of Jesus is the most important part of Christmas," Rice said. "We want our children to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. They get to experience what it was like then. It helps them see what Jesus' life was like. We spend so much time on the commercial aspects of Christmas. To see the true, simple reality of Christmas is important."
Rice's 8-year-old daughter Payton agreed.
"It's important to remember Jesus and what he did for us," she said.
Bluefield Community Church will continue "A Night in Bethlehem" on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the park. For more information, call 304-800-9325 or 276-701-6109.
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Governor Doyle begins his second term today with a dramatically different political landscape in Madison.
Democrats have control of the state Senate for the first time in 4 years. And the Republican control of the Assembly has dropped by 8 to just 52-47.
Doyle says he wants to work more closely with Republicans as he pursues his agenda, which he has promised to do while dealing with a $1.6 billion budget shortfall without raising general sales or income taxes.
He has been open to raising cigarette taxes as much as $1 a pack and increasing vehicle registration fees by $10.
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This is a delicious grilled pheasant dish that can be served with grilled potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
- 2 whole pheasants
- 2 cups white wine, preferably dry
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup plum preserves
- 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 green onions, chopped finely
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add garlic, green onions, cayenne pepper, and ginger to melted butter. Allow to cook for 4 minutes. Add wine, stock, and preserves to mixture. Cook for an additional 3 minutes. Brush pheasants with mixture, cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
Preheat grill for medium heat. Remove pheasants from refrigerator, reserving marinade. Place birds on a lightly oiled grill grate. While birds are cooking, place marinade in saucepan and simmer until mixture is reduced by half. Cook birds for 45-60 minutes, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, slice, and serve with sauce on top.


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Parents may not realize they are their child's first teacher.
Activities that parents do with their children help create the connections in the child's brain that create a framework for all future learning. Muskogee Public Library offers activities such as storytime, craft making and other activities to help parents provide stimulating activities for their infants and older children.
People naturally relate libraries to books and book related activities, but Muskogee Public Library wants people to see that our library is "worth more than books" through a variety of activities.
Muskogee Public Library is co-sponsoring a fund-raising event with the City of Muskogee on April 30 called "Touch-a-Truck." Children of all ages will have the opportunity to see vehicles of all types up close, to touch them, to sit in them, honk the horn as well as meet the people who drive these vehicles. Parents can build a foundation of knowledge for their child before this event by reading books from the library about all types of trucks and vehicles. "Get to Work Trucks!" by Don Carter and "I'm a Backhoe" by Anna Grossnickle Hines are examples of books that show a variety of trucks and equipment that are used at a building site.
Touch-a-Truck is an Azalea Festival activity for the month of April. One of the pre-event activities is the Azalea Festival Parade which takes place on April 9. There will be a truck in the parade to represent the Touch-a-Truck event. Muskogee Public Library is sponsoring a drawing for kids to ride in the truck during the parade or receive a prize. Entry forms are located in the Children's Department of the Library. The entry form has a picture of a truck to color at the top of the page with information needed to be added for the drawing at the bottom. Kids can color a truck, fill out the information, and turn the page in at the Children's area desk. The librarian will cut off the information and put it in the drawing. Then the child can decide if he wants to let the librarian put his colored truck on the wall for decoration or keep it for himself.
So bring your child into Muskogee Public Library to fill out an entry form for the drawing to ride in the parade by April 1. The drawing will be held on April 2 and winners will be notified by Monday, April 4. While you're at the library check out books about trucks and other vehicles. Then mark the date on your calendar for Saturday, April 30, for the Touch A Truck event. Touch a Truck will be held at Hatbox from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 30. You will have fun expanding your child's world while learning about vehicles of all types.
Reach Rhonda Lee, library assistant/Early Literacy coordinator for Muskogee Public Library, at (918) 682-6657, Ext. 250.


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"You don't have to be a classical fan to appreciate the film's air of inside baseball - the ease with which it navigates a hermetic world of people who understand music better than they understand themselves."
–Ty Burr, Boston Globe
"A Late Quartet" does one of the most interesting things any film can do. It shows how skilled professionals work.."
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"A Late Quartet serves as an acting showcase, particularly for Walken and Hoffman, and makes for an interesting study in artistic ego."
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An outstanding ensemble cast (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, and Catherine Keener) lends weight and depth to A Late Quartet's melodramatic script, and the result is insightful and emotionally satisfying.
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet receives a life changing diagnosis, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance: suppressed emotions, competing egos, and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert, quite possibly their last, only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy. Inspired by and structured around Beethoven's Opus 131 String Quartet in C-sharp minor, A LATE QUARTET pays homage to chamber music and the cultural world of New York.
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Friday, 3 May 2013 | Sybil Augustine
Extend your May Day celebration this weekend by coming down to the
swanky Dragonfly Lounge on Saturday, May 4th at 10 pm for a rocking
show to benefit community radio!
The lineup features three very original bands who've been heating up
Madison's club scene: Hewn kicks things off at 10 pm. Next there's a set
by The Drain, then Cowboy Winter plays late into the night.
Admission is only $6 if you're 21 and over, and all proceeds benefit W-O-
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Question: What Is the Best Type of Psychotherapy?
Answer: There are many theoretical approaches to psychotherapy, but probably the most effective in the treatment of childhood depression and depression in general is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This type of therapy focuses upon the role of thinking and belief systems as the root of depression. People with depression have certain characteristic thought patterns, called cognitive distortions, which give them a skewed perception of the world around them. During therapy, the psychologist works with the patient to help them recognize their dysfunctional thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to change them to a more realistic perspective. Interpersonal therapy, which focuses on interpersonal relationships and coping with conflict, and family therapy may also be useful in certain cases.


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On March 29th, the city of Da Nang in Vietnam brought a fire-breathing dragon into their country. No, really. It is a 1,864-foot-long steel bridge that looks like a dragon. The bridge commemorates the 38th anniversary of the capture of Da Nang by the North Vietnamese in the final days of the Vietnam War. I'm not really sure how that relates to a dragon. The bridge lights up at night with 2,500 LED lights and on "special occasions" can breathe plumes of fire or jets of water from its mouth. I don't know what counts as a "special occasion" but if I were in charge, it would be any day that I wake up and can get out of bed. Construction on the bridge began in July 2009, cost the equivallent of about $89 million, and, ironically, was designed by American architectural firm Louis Berger Group.
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After play has finished on Tuesday, the women's quarterfinals are officially in the books at Wimbledon and the semifinal matchups are now set.
In the day's final match, No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska took on No. 17 Maria Kirilenko for the final spot in the semifinals. Kirilenko managed to force a third set, but could not put Radwanska away. Radwanska ultimately prevailed, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5.
With the win, Radwanska now advances to take on German player Angelique Kerber in the semifinals. Kerber eliminated countrywoman Sabine Lisicki in an epic three-set match earlier on Tuesday, 6-3, 6-7 (7-9), 7-5.
The other semifinal match in the women's singles tournament will pit No. 2 Victoria Azarenka against No. 6 Serena Williams. Both women advanced with straight-set wins on Tuesday.
A full Wimbledon 2012 scoreboard can be found at SI.com.
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