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FC Carolina Discoveries striker Daniel Revivo scored in the 90th minute to rescue a 2-2 draw with Carolina Railhawks Under-23s on Wednesday night at Manchester Meadows. Despite the late fight-back, Discoveries coach David Carton was peeved by his sides inability to grab an NPSL home win, and the accompanying three points.
Really feels like we dropped two (points), said Carton. The tempo was slow. We looked heavy-legged, we looked tired, we lacked any real conviction or pace in the final third, so, we got punished.
Railhawks (2-3-4) coach Dewan Bader wasnt thrilled with the result either. His team took a 2-1 lead in the 88th minute, only to allow Revivo to slide a low finish in off the post barely a minute later.
Were a little disappointed to go up with two or three minutes left and its within your grasp and then you give it back, but I thought the boys played well, said Bader, whose team arrived in Rock Hill only an hour before the match kicked off on a bus without air conditioning.
Just like the first time these two teams met this season, Discoveries (3-3-2) and the Railhawks were tied 0-0 at the half. The orange-clad visitors broke the deadlock in the 59th minute. Zabarle Kollie was slipped through on goal, and the powerful forward staved off Jordi Lluchs challenge, before finishing past Guilherme Avilar and into the corner for a 1-0 lead.
Two minutes later, a poor defensive header by a Discoveries defender let Nyambi Jabang in one-on-one, but Avilar smothered Jabangs shot with his belly to avert the danger.
Carton threw on forward Zhuvonte Wilson around the 60-minute mark and the sub made an impact right away with his pace. The Charlotte 49er drew a foul on the edge of the penalty area, before making a run to open up Stephen Nsereko for a rocketed strike on goal that just flew high. Wilsons pace finally told in the 78th minute when he got around the outside, walked down the touchline and slid a ball across the gaping goalmouth where Nsereko was waiting all alone to smack in Discoveries first equalizer of the night. On a night where the hosts looked sluggish, Wilson was lively in his 30-minute cameo.
He stretches teams a bit, said Carton. Hes a young kid thats got a bright future.
The goal was just reward for Nsereko, the Ugandan former Winthrop player, who tirelessly powered up and down the left flank all night.
Stephen was fabulous. Hes a top pro, said Carton. The amount of football hes played in his career at this stage, and to still have the energy and the enthusiasm. Hes infectious, and in this football community, he should be revered.
Just when it looked like Discoveries would push on for a winner, they got gut-punched by the visitors. The Railhawks played a short corner kick to Teddy Mullins, who dinked a ball into the box, directly into the path of onrushing defender Connor Donavon. The U.S. Under-20 National Team member thumped a header past a helpless Avilar and into the back of the net for a 2-1 lead.
But Cartons group didnt fold. Thiago Andrade, the Brazilian Queens University product who had one of his quieter nights, slipped a fine pass onto Revivos boot, and the former Winthrop striker made no mistake from 12 yards out, firing in off the left post to tie the match 2-2, just as a big thundercloud full of lightning encroached on Manchester Meadows. No win, but also no loss.
We didnt give up, and a point is better than no point, said a chagrined Carton, so well take it that way.
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Nothing can change the energy, feel and update or freshen up the overall look of a house faster then a new coat of paint.
Color cannot only dramatically change your home environment but is also one of the easiest and least expensive ways to achieve it. Color can infuse your home with life…calm and relax you, or…rejuvenate your spirit. Color is personal. It can make a bold statement or it can be subdued and mellow. You will create an entirely different mood depending on your choice of color as you can see in the photos below…same room, 4 different moods.
Color can also feel very intimidating. There are an infinite number of colors…did you know there are at least 80 shades of white alone? All that could make your head spin when trying to select the perfect color for your room. As a professional I use the following tips when selecting paint colors:
If you are still in doubt, I highly recommend you hire a professional to help you select your colors. Paint covers the largest space in a home and therefore has the most impact on the look and feel of a room. Isn't it worth it to get it right the first time? After all, you wouldn't want to be like Mrs. Blandings in the video below…While VERY funny, the results could make you extremely unhappy.
When was the last time you had to choose colors for your home? Did you like the end results? What colors did you use?
In the meantime, enjoy the video below, and prepare to laugh out loud! If YOU don't want to go through that, contact me, I'll be happy to help you!
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Oxfam welcomes Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' intention to work with Ethiopia on coffee project
BOSTON – Today's announcement that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has agreed to work closely with Ethiopia to raise the value that Ethiopian farmers receive from their coffees is a welcome first step that other companies should follow, says international agency Oxfam.
The formal Letter of Intent between Green Mountain – a major coffee roaster and distributor in the US – and Ethiopia "is an initiative made in good faith between a major company, the government, and a national stakeholder group that includes farmer cooperatives," said Raymond C. Offenheiser, president of Oxfam America.
"Developing countries need greater control over their own agricultural markets in order to negotiate a fair return from the quality and reputation of their products. Coffee companies that expect to thrive in a global market should follow Green Mountain's lead," Offenheiser said. "We hope that Green Mountain will continue to break new ground toward Ethiopia's ultimate goals."
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Don't bother looking for many familiar faces on Towson's 2012-13 roster. The Tigers return just three scholarship players from last season's 1-31 team.
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"Our guys work and compete, which I like," Skerry said. "They're extremely unselfish. Those are some good starting points. Concerns are we've got a long ways to go defensively and in our execution. … It's a little bit exasperating, [but there are] certainly some pieces to work with."
The most notable Towson returner is sophomore small forward Marcus Damas, who — along with graduated forward Robert Nwankwo — led the Tigers in scoring last season at 12.5 points per game.
Point guard Jerome Hairston headlines a promising freshman class. The three-star prospect is a rugged player who Skerry says can "make every pass," but still needs work defensively.
Rounding out Towson's starting lineup will be a trio of Big East transfers: junior shooting guard Mike Burwell (South Florida), junior power forward Jerrelle Benimon (Georgetown) and center Bilal Dixon (Providence), a graduate student.
"We're going to need [Burwell] to make shots and score the ball for us. We've got to consistently guard, but he's capable of that," Skerry said. "Benimon [has] … been dominant at times, and he can be. He's got a lot of tools to work with. … He can rebound and pass it. He's a versatile, big, rugged kid. He's got a lot of talent. He's going to play at a high level a lot of nights. He's capable of doing it. Dixon did a really good job of getting in tremendous shape. Obviously, he's going to be a factor for us in the paint."
Skerry will also count on sophomore combo guard Kris Walden, freshman forward Timajh Parker-Rivera and wing Rafriel Guthrie, a junior college transfer, for production. How much improvement the Tigers make in Skerry's second year remains to be seen.
"We can make a huge jump, but that doesn't mean we will," Skerry said. "Just because we've got new guys on the team, we still have to earn everything. We need to get to the point where we really consistently guard the way we're capable of doing."
Aki Thomas' goal had always been to become a head coach. But landing the UMBC job just two days before the official start of the Retrievers' season was never how the 33-year-old assistant expected to achieve his dream.
Randy Monroe resigned his position two days before practice began, and Thomas, an assistant with the Retrievers since 2007, took over as interim head coach. He immediately set out to explain the unexpected departure to a group of players looking for answers.
"It was pretty smooth. The guys obviously know me. I've been around, had my hand in recruiting pretty much all the guys," Thomas said. "Obviously, it's a lot of adversity with Coach Monroe leaving. But guys have been working hard, practices have been going well, scrimmages are going well. I'm impressed so far."
The Retrievers have gone 28-94 over the past four seasons, including a 4-26 mark during the 2011-12 campaign. But there are some pieces in place for UMBC to be improved this winter.
Junior forward Chase Plummer, a second-team All-America East selection last season, is back after averaging 15.4 points and 7.4 rebounds as a sophomore. UMBC's second- and third-leading scorers — senior guard and Pallotti grad Ryan Cook (12.5 ppg) and senior guard Brian Neller (11.4 ppg) —also return. Junior center Brett Roseboro, a transfer from St. Bonaventure, is expected to provide a strong inside presence for the Retrievers.
Thomas, meanwhile, is looking forward to putting a healthy Joey Getz back in his lineup, and having two talented freshmen in small forward Malik Garner and combo guard Aaron Morgan at his disposal.
"Getz is a very tough, smart player," Thomas said of the sophomore point guard, who missed 12 games last season with a leg injury. "I like what I've seen out of the freshmen. Aaron and Malik, they definitely play hard, definitely are talented. I think they understand the game."


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Minority MBA Association
The purpose of the Minority MBA Association (MMBAA) is to add value to the Penn State community through continual diversity awareness and recruiting events. The MMBAA strives to create a sense of community by providing a strong support base for professional development and enhancing the academic experience of MBA students.
View the Minority MBA Association page for more details regarding minority MBA involvement.
NBMBAA Career Fair
The NBMBAA Career Fair provides this unique opportunity annually for MBA students to build relationships with potential organizations to target within their job search, share their resumes, explore job opportunities, and informally interview with human resources and corporate recruiters.
Case Competition
On September 27, 2012 Athena Kilpatrick, Chris Pateronni, and Solani Asthana, second year MBA students at Penn State, represented the Smeal College of Business's MBA program in Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Black MBA (NBMBAA) Conference Case Competition. The team practiced for weeks to compete against multiple three person teams from nationally ranged MBA programs. Athena, Chris, and Saloni were tasked with creating a marketing plan and price point for the new FIAT 500E, a car that was schedule to debut in the future. Although the team did not advance to the finals, they were praised by the judges for presenting a strong case. When Chris Pasteronni was asked what lessons he learned from this experience that he would like to pass on to the next year's team he said, "Don't be afraid to come to the table with a big idea. Sometimes things won't go your way. However, you have no chance at topping the podium if you don't stand out."
Athena, Chris, and Saloni did a wonderful job representing the Smeal's MBA program and their fellow students at the 2012 NBMBAA Case Competition. Staff and students of the MBA program are sure that the lessons learned from this year's competition will help next year's team advance even further at the NBMBAA Case Competition in Houston, TX.


text: Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants is a bestselling novel. She has switched gears from elephants to bonobo apes to bring us this suspenseful novel. In Ape House, a family of bonobo apes who know American Sign Language are kidnapped from a language lab and then reappear on a reality TV show. This calls into question many assumptions about the DNA that is shared between humans and apes. In order to write this novel, Gruen studied linguistics and a system of lexigrams so that she could communicate directly with the bonobos living at the Great Ape Trust in Des Moines, Iowa. She now considers them to be part of her extended family, and, according to the bonobos, the feeling is mutual.


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Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The Aristocrats
I would show a photograph of aristocrats here, but such as the nature of this post I am worried of the legal consequences. So instead I have settled for a photograph of a Hyena.
Andrew from WongaBlog recently blogged on the documentary film The Aristocrats. I had heard of this before. It's basically about a decades old joke told amongst comedians, almost like a secret handshake amongst freemasons.
The joke goes something like this. An agent goes to a talent scout and says that he has a family act that will go down a storm. "Well what is it about!" says the talent scout. The agent then goes and describes the act (and it's here that the person telling joke must make up what is going on, and the general rule is that it has to be shocking and foul). The agent as shocked and lost for words and asks what it is called. The punchline being "The Aristocrats"
So anyway, I am at my local Blockbusters Video Store late yesterday afternoon, and I see the film on the display shelf (I did not, I assure you, go in with the purpose of renting this out! At least not consciously). I hesitate, given Andre's review, but then think it might be worth seeing.
Watched it late last night.
Now I have what many regard, including me, to have a warped sense of humour (I also have a fairly dry sense of humour, but warped is there somewhere). Mum says it comes from Dad's side of the family (and my humour is more warped than his), but put it this way, my favourite scenes in Monty Python's: The Meaning of Life included Mr Creosote, the "Live Organ Transplants", and the "Masters Vs Pupils rugby match".
But I do have standards and there are some forms of humour, like incest, peadophillia, etc that I regard as out of bounds. This goes way out of bounds, and jokes about human wasteage I tend to find purile and boring.
And I suppose that is what irritated me about the whole enterprise. I like the concept of heavy improvisation on a joke told amongst comedians, or even amongst those who have a thing for humour, but the improvisation struck me as not only foul, but rather boring and almost predictable. If the aim of the improvisation is to shock then the comedians concerned are going for the obvious route. I don't think I laughed out loud once, except for some minor detail in the act, told by one comedian, which involved a flying trapeze artist.
I also fell asleep at some point, and felt that I hadn't missed anything when I woke up. Not a good sign.
4 comments:
- the dúnadan said...
I don't know the Monty Python - Masters Vs Pupils rugby match - joke, could you expand?
- Paul Burgin said...
It comes after the sex education scene in The Meaning of Life, where the Headmaster shows a physical demonstration with his wife.
The pupils are bored, and despite the Headmaster's comments, such as "Wymer, this is for your benefit. I'm not doing this again!", they show hardly any interest. One of them looks out of the window and sniggers.
When asked what he thought was so funny, the pupil concerned was then told that if he finds it so amusing, perhaps he would care to take part in the Masters Vs Pupils rugby match, which is the next scene.
Put basically it is a scene where you see the boy (Played by Terry Jones), with a gang of real-life eight year olds on a rugby pitch, playing against the grown-up masters, who show no mercy, use every foul in the book, and win 23/0.
It's funny if you watch it, as opposed to see it written down.
- Andrew said...
Fair enough :-) At least you now know what all the fuss is about!
Also, hyenas are cool :-)
- Paul Burgin said...
Yeah I know the fuss!
It was reassuring in a way, to see the borderline of humour which I refuse to cross!


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What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is a wide-ranging science concerned with the synthesis, structures, dynamics, properties and transformations of all types of materials – organic, inorganic and biological.
Chemists are a constant source of innovation: it is hard to imagine any product introduced in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist at some stage. Chemistry also underpins the conceptual framework and methodology of biochemistry and molecular medicine, and is at the heart of many major industrial activities.
If you have a scientific approach, and chemistry is your favourite subject, that is enough reason in itself to study it at university. As well as its inherent challenge and excitement, a Chemistry degree opens the door to a wide and varied range of careers.
Chemistry at Oxford
The Department of Chemistry is the largest in the western world. Each year some 180 chemists graduate after a four-year course which includes a year of research, and about 80 graduates receive doctorates.
Oxford is one of the leading chemistry research departments in the world with around 80 academic staff carrying out international-level research, and an annual research income of around £15m. The latest (2008) Research Assessment Exercise confirmed that Oxford Chemistry has the highest 'power rating' (breadth and depth of science) in the UK. The department is currently engaged in a number of innovative areas of work including chemistry for measurement, drug discovery, energy, catalysis, nanochemistry, synthesis, atmospheric chemistry, synthetic biology and femtochemistry.
The department has an unrivalled track record in protecting and commercialising the innovative work of research staff. Tens of millions of pounds has been raised for the University as a result of spin-out activities from research carried out by Oxford chemists.
The school is housed in four laboratories clustered together in the University's Science Area, particularly close to the well-stocked Radcliffe Science Library. These include a state-of-the-art £65m research laboratory with unrivalled facilities, which opened in 2004.
The undergraduate course lasts four years, the fourth year (Part II) being devoted exclusively to research – a distinctive, long-standing feature of Chemistry at Oxford.
Chemistry is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, which also contains Computer Science, Earth Sciences (Geology), Engineering, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Plant Sciences, Statistics and Zoology, some of which are taught in combinations in joint courses. In the later stages of honour schools in Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences there are opportunities to take options in other subject areas: in Chemistry, for example, it is possible to take History and Philosophy of Science or a language as supplementary subjects, usually in the second year.
As the central scientific subject, Chemistry provides an excellent opportunity for the development of your critical faculties and intellect, and also instils a variety of important transferable skills that will serve you well whatever your subsequent choice of career. Typically about 55% of our Chemistry graduates go on to do research or further study. Others enter professions such as accountancy, banking and actuarial work, as well as manufacturing, IT and education. The Royal Society of Chemistry provides further information about careers using chemistry at www.rsc.org. Recent Chemistry graduates include a management consultant, a market research analyst, and a scientist.
Sue graduated in 1975 and is now a patent attorney. She says: 'My job is to assist inventors to achieve proper legal protection for their inventions. I handle chemical inventions, and am involved at the cutting edge of chemistry, as well as being an expert in the relevant law. My Oxford training gave me first-rate scientific understanding, and also the analytical skills I need to handle legal work.'
Related courses
Students interested in this course might also like to consider Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular), Biomedical Sciences, Earth Sciences (Geology), Materials Science or Physics.
Years 1–3
During the first three years, your work is divided between lectures (usually about ten a week), tutorials and classes (one or two a week), and practical classes occupying about one and a half days a week. The course is challenging but leaves adequate time for extra-curricular pursuits.
Year 4: Extended terms
There are three terms in the Oxford academic year, each eight weeks long. Students usually arrive a week early in the first term of their first year for welcome and induction activities. In the final year of the Chemistry course, students undertake full-time research under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. This final year has three extended terms of 12 to 13 weeks and is 38 weeks in total. This final year, which is entirely devoted to research, is a unique feature of the Oxford course, and will give you research skills that are highly valued by both academics and employers.
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Part II (the fourth year) involves full-time work with an established research group. There is the possibility of a few students spending three months of the year at universities in continental Europe or the USA.
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Further core material, plus advanced courses with a choice from among a variety of options
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- A-levels: A*AA (including Chemistry and Mathematics) with the A* in a science or Mathematics
- Advanced Highers: AA/AAB (including Chemistry and Mathematics)
- 39 (including core points) with 7 in HL Chemistry and EITHER 6/7 in HL Mathematics OR 7 in SL Mathematics plus a second science at HL
- Or any other equivalent (see details of international qualifications)
Candidates are required to have Chemistry and Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent. In IB, Mathematics 7 at SL is also acceptable. Another science or Further Mathematics are recommended.
All candidates must follow the application procedure as shown in how to apply. The information below gives specific details for students applying for this course.
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You do not need to take a written test or submit any written work as part of an application for this course.
What are tutors looking for?
The tutors will be looking for evidence of motivation and potential for advanced study; they will seek to evaluate your capacity to analyse and use information to develop your own understanding, and your willingness to discuss concepts.
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Candidates may wish to refer to the selection criteria for Chemistry.
Suggested reading
Introductory reading for Chemistry.
You may also like to read Chemistry World magazine, and see other resources on Chemnet.
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The department is one of the best in the world, with many top research chemists. It's amazing how often we have lectures or tutorials given by the authors of the textbooks we use! '
Nick, who graduated in 2009
He is now an educational consultant. He says:
'Since graduating I have started a company called Explosive Science with a friend from college. We perform chemistry demonstrations in schools, aiming to enthuse children about science.'
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The best thing that Oxford did for me:
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My favourite Oxford memory is...
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Oxford's tutorial system
Regular tutorials, which are the responsibility of the colleges, are the focal point of teaching and learning at Oxford. The tutorial system is one of the most distinctive features of an Oxford education: it ensures that students work closely with tutors throughout their undergraduate careers, and offers a learning experience which is second to none.
A typical tutorial is a one-hour meeting between a tutor and one, two, or three students to discuss reading and written work that the students have prepared in advance. It gives students the chance to interact directly with tutors, to engage with them in debate, to exchange ideas and argue, to ask questions, and of course to learn through the discussion of the prepared work. Many tutors are world-leaders in their fields of research, and Oxford undergraduates frequently learn of new discoveries before they are published.
Each student also receives teaching in a variety of other ways, depending on the course. This will include lectures and classes, and may include laboratory work and fieldwork. But the tutorial is the place where all the elements of the course come together and make sense. Meeting regularly with the same tutor – often weekly throughout the term – ensures a high level of individual attention and enables the process of learning and teaching to take place in the context of a student's individual needs.
The tutorial system also offers the sustained commitment of one or more senior academics – as college tutors – to each student's progress. It helps students to grow in confidence, to develop their skills in analysis and persuasive argument, and to flourish as independent learners and thinkers.
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The benefits of the college system
- Every Oxford student is a member of a college. The college system is at the heart of the Oxford experience, giving students the benefits of belonging to both a large and internationally renowned university and a much smaller, interdisciplinary, college community.
- Each college brings together academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and college staff. The college gives its members the chance to be part of a close and friendly community made up of both leading academics and students from different subjects, year groups, cultures and countries. The relatively small size of each college means that it is easy to make friends and contribute to college life. There is a sense of belonging, which can be harder to achieve in a larger setting, and a supportive environment for study and all sorts of other activities.
- Colleges organise tutorial teaching for their undergraduates, and one or more college tutors will oversee and guide each student's progress throughout his or her career at Oxford. The college system fosters a sense of community between tutors and students, and among students themselves, allowing for close and supportive personal attention to each student's academic development.
It is the norm that undergraduates live in college accommodation in their first year, and in many cases they will continue to be accommodated by their college for the majority or the entire duration of their course. Colleges invest heavily in providing an extensive range of services for their students, and as well as accommodation colleges provide food, library and IT resources, sports facilities and clubs, drama and music, social spaces and societies, access to travel or project grants, and extensive welfare support. For students the college often becomes the hub of their social, sporting and cultural life.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal officials in Memphis say a commercial pilot has been convicted of income tax evasion.
William Boyer was found guilty of not paying taxes from 2001-2005. He was convicted on five counts, each of which is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of $100,000, according to The Commercial Appeal.
Authorities said Boyer, who is a pilot for FedEx, owes more than $255,000 in taxes, on which he paid nothing. He was also convicted of trying to conceal his income and filing false tax returns.
Boyer's sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 3.
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In Western Europe, the "Turkish bath" as a method of cleansing and relaxation became popular during the Victorian era. The process involved in taking a Turkish bath is similar to that of a sauna, but is more closely related to ancient Greek and ancient Roman bathing practices.
The Turkish bath starts with a relaxation in a room that is heated by a continuous flow of hot, dry air, allowing the bather to perspire freely. Bathers may then move to an even hotter room before they wash in cold water. After performing a full body wash and receiving a massage, bathers finally retire to the cooling-room for a period of relaxation.
The difference between the Islamic hammam and the Victorian Turkish bath is the air. The hot air in the Victorian Turkish bath is dry; in the Islamic hammam the air is often steamy. The bather in a Victorian Turkish bath will often take a plunge in a cold pool after the hot rooms; the Islamic hammam usually does not have a pool unless the water is flowing from a spring.
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About Lummus Park Beach:
If people-watching is your thing, you will find a flurry of activity and all types of people to observe at Lummus Park Beach. Going topless is an option here – but make sure you put on a little something before crossing Ocean Drive for lunch at one of many restaurants and cafes. The park has bathrooms but they could use a good cleaning.
Lummus Park Beach is listed as one of the Best Beaches in Miami.
Along Ocean Drive from 5th Street to 15th Street, Miami Beach
Parking in Miami Beach is always tight. Look for a meter, or a parking garage along Collins Avenue (one block West of Ocean Drive.)
There are tons of restaurants and cafes located just across the street - along Ocean Drive.
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I really don't believe Clinton was a moderate at all. Not in his personal beliefs, anyway. He was, however, one of the last people in Washington - in the White House or the Capitol Building - willing to negotiate his own personal beliefs in order to make progress he felt was for the good of all. His willingness to reach across the aisle in his first couple of years when his own party was setting up an us-against-them mentality was why the "Contract With America" Republicans were so willing to work with him. A great example is the Tom Daschle of Clinton's era vs. the Tom Daschle that was forced to exist in Bush's presidency. Daschle is a moderate Democrat at his core beliefs, but he was forced to be the "anti" voice in public because his party had chosen to return to partisan politics after the Bush/Gore debacle of an election.
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I prefer the all natural way. I have had to natural medication free births and one epidural. Im not against epidurals and I did need one but I would just prefer to avoid this time around.
I am very excited because my midwife just delivery a baby via a waterbirth for the first time. I didn't think we could do them here in upstate NY. It is my hope that I will be able to have one with this pregnancy.
Have you ever had a waterbirth? What was your experience?
We don't do waterbirths in our hospital...too many OB's and not enough midwives (IMO!!).
For me, the jury's still out on how I feel about them, but I think I am a product of my environment. I did watch some live water births on YouTube, and I'll be honest...some of them freaked me out!
But on the other hand, I can see how a waterbirth would be an amazing experience! As an "au naturale" birther myself, I spent the majority of my labors in the the tub...and it was wonderful!
I think I could be persuaded to be pro-waterbirth... ;)
My second son was a waterbirth. It was the most peaceful, beautiful experience! I loved it. As the midwife brought Cubbie up from under the water, my husband was the first face he saw.
I tried to do a waterbirth with my first son, but he got stuck coming out and had to be vacuumed out.
I would highly recommend it if you meet all the qualifications...ie, no complications, not a high risk birth, ect. Let me know if you have any questions, feel free to email me :-)
I would definitely consider a water birth at some point when I am having children. My only concerns are the fact that I have some health issues and my guess is the docs would be pretty reluctant to do anything but a normal hospital birth. I vote no medication though, if I can handle it.
Unmedicated births are awesome!
Not that there's anything wrong with meds...but it is so wonderful and so empowering to feel and see what your body can do!
My friend had one when we lived in Germany. I was so excited to be able to do the same but sadly it did not work out. I would just make sure your midwife has done several of them before doing it
I had a water birth for my third baby and it was amazing, you can read about it on my personal blog:
I'd recomend it if you can do it then go for it!
I've only just been turned on to this idea. I'd have never considered it before, and then during our socio-cultural anthropology class, we watched 'The Business of Being Born'.Now, I couldn't imagine doing it any other way than naturally!
Granted, its a long ways away, but the epidural/pitocin process scares the hell out of me.
Definitely a "natural" birther here too - the thought of epidural needles scared me WAY more than the thought of the pain of birthing.
I had a water birth with my second baby.(my third came too fast to barely even make it to the hospital and by number four i just wanted the alien OUT by any means possible).
The water birth was absolutely the most intense, empowering, amazing experience - probably of my life truly. I could feel every single cell of that little body being born from me - and to this day - i wonder if that's why she and I have such a weird crazy connection. i mean - I connect with all of my babies in their own ways - but with K2, it is very intense. Much like her birth was.
I would highly recommend seeking more information on how to make this happen if its something you would like to try. And if you end up only laboring in the water and pushing out of the tub - you will still have had a unique way to help relieve some of the pain.
good luck with your decision and I hope you can find a way to make it work for you!
Terra, you totally just made me want to have a water birth.
Only, I'm done having kids, so I'll just hafta settle for watching videos on YouTube while my husband looks at me like I've grown another head.
Terra...how's you're babe?
MamaM - you should also vicariously have a nearcarbirth. Equally as empowering to push a baby's head back IN with your hand as it is to push it OUT in the water.
sorry was that TMI???
The littlest bugger is perking up a little bit finally on her third bag of iv fluids. i am hoping we get sprung from the big house by early afternoon. thanks for thinking of us!
I welcome discussions of any kind...and disagreements in view points. I just ask that you please be respectful and kind when disagreeing!


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Android Candy: Free, Family, Fun—Fantastic
I've mentioned geocaching before, but if you've never taken the time to go out and do it, you're really missing out. Whether you're dragging your family through two feet of snow in the middle of the woods (yeah, I did that last year, I'm still not sure they've forgiven me) or following your GPS around a parking lot looking for a tiny micro-cache, geocaching is fun. You need only a few things to go geocaching:
A sense of adventure.
Friends or family (not required, but more fun).
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A GPS or smartphone app to guide you.
That's where c:geo comes in. There are several geocaching apps for Android, and they vary in price from free to very not free. The c:geo app is one of the free ones, and it also happens to be one of the best. It will show you clues, help you find local geocaches and guide you on a map to the GPS location you need. Whether you're a hard-core geocacher or just want to go out for a little fun with the family, c:geo is a great tool for your Android device that will make geocaching easier and more enjoyable. You can find it in the Google Play Store.
Because it's such an incredible application, and because it relates to our three favorite F words (Free, Family, Fun), c:geo gets our Editors' Choice award this month. Download it now, and get out there and find stuff: http://www.cgeo.org.
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Great article i must say. The post touches many "hot" problems of our society. We can't be indifferent to these issues
Yet the Veneno is
Yet the Veneno is unmistakably a Lamborghini; it sticks firmly to the consistent design philosophy of all the super Truck Work Lights sports cars from Sant'Agata Bolognese. That includes the extreme proportions, as well as the powerfully arrow-shaped front end and the interplay between razor-sharp lines and precise surfaces.
Great article i must say. The
Great article i must say. The post touches many "hot" problems of our society. We can't be indifferent to these issues. There are many articles on the web on this particular point, but you have captured different sides of the topic. Your post gives good ideas and concepts. I'm impressed with your point of view on this thing and I agree with a lot of your ideas.
As both an avid cacher and
As both an avid cacher and Linux enthusiast, I appreciate your recommendation for what I consider the best caching app for Android. It even trumps the official Groundspeak app in many ways.
You should consider a write-up / tutorial on QlandKarte, specifically on how to export maps and geocaches to a handheld GPS such as the Garmin GPSMap series. I've done it successfully a couple times using their wiki as a guide, but not very efficiently.
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baking mix, sugar, baking powder and cornmeal. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter until creamy. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Fold in frozen corn if using. Pour batter into prepared pan.
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This is very good, my family loved it. Traditionalists should be aware that it is not your standard "southern" cornbread...it is rich and a little sweet and almost cakelike rather than crumbly. I am sure I will make it again, it was such a hit, it is very moist and a 9X13 pan is a lot of cornbread so it would be great for a crowd. Like another reviewer, I had to bake it another 15-20 minutes longer than called for. 30 minutes does not seem to be long enough for such a big pan and it was wet in the middle at 30 minutes. It was perfect at 50 minutes but I would start watching it at 40 to be on the safe side. I did not have any frozen corn but I had a can of creamed corn and I put that in, it worked great and gave some extra texture without having big kernals of corn. I kept the rest of the recipe exactly as written. A winner.
I had good results when I cut the recipe in half, using 2 eggs and 1/2 cup milk. Cut all other ingredients exactly in half. I made corn muffins using paper liners sprayed with cooking spray. Mix the wet ingredients, set aside. Mix the dry ingredients. Make a well, stir in wet ingredients along with corn. Mix only until combined. Over mixing will result in a crumbly muffin. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until muffins are golden. Let cool slightly before peeling off paper liner.
This is the best cornbread I've ever had. I decreased the milk by 1/4 cup and used creamed corn. It was moist and delicious. My 2 year old grandson and my husband have almost eaten the whole pan. I hope I have enough left for dressing. Awesome.
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See giant dinosaurs at the Space Museum
The latest Omnimax Show "Dinosaurs - Giants of Patagonia", will give people a unique opportunity to get a close to a real-life experience of the incredible size and strength of the creatures that once roamed the Earth.
"Dinosaurs" will be shown at the Hong Kong Space Museum from Monday (October 1) until March 31, 2008.
The film concentrates on the remarkable discoveries made in Patagonia, in the south of Argentina. Based on scientific discoveries, it carries audiences through the lives of two superb dinosaurs: Argentinosaurus, a giant herbivore that could weigh 100 tonnes and reach 35 metres in length, making it the biggest animal to walk the earth, and Giganotosaurus, a 15-metre long predator that was even bigger than the famous T-Rex.
Various theories about why the largest herbivore and the largest predator lived at roughly the same period and in the same territory in Patagonia are explored in the film. One theory is that up to 120 million years ago, South America separated from Africa and became an isolated world. Evolution followed a number of particular paths. A dry climate with colder nights could have favoured animals that retained their internal heat better because of their larger mass. But a simpler interpretation rests on a warm climate and a fertile land which provided all the vegetation.
Yet another theory suggests that large herbivores grew big enough to accommodate a larger stomach which required them to digest vegetation that was high in fibre and low in protein. Finally, large spans of flat space like Patagonia might lead naturally to be the home of Argentinosaurs.
The film also offers some possible explanations for the extinction of dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. Mammals became bigger and more competitive. These include the drifting isolated continents coming in to touch with each other thus facilitating the spread of new diseases, the climate growing colder and the destruction of vegetation probably caused by increased volcanic activities, and the destruction of forests in North and South America by comets.
In addition, the film reveals how dinosaurs are still with us today. Their descendants, much less fearsome, are all around us everyday. They are birds.
The 40-minute Omnimax Show, "Dinosaurs - Giants of Patagonia", will be screened daily at 3.50pm and 7.20pm at the museum's Stanley Ho Space Theatre. There will be an additional screening at 12.20pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The Space Museum is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).
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Girl Scouts who used to host camps along the Magothy River had to take three different forms of transportation to get there. They slept in tents and wore blouses, bloomers and black ties.
"Not only the Grachur Club and Camp Milbur brought young people to camps on the Magothy River; in 1928 the Girl Scouts of Baltimore established Camp Wippoorwill on nineteen acres on the Cockey Creek that had been part of Captain Robinson's farm," Cunningham wrote.
"His three-story former home with wide porches became their headquarters. Previously the site had been used briefly by a boys' camp called Whippoorwill Hill. Girl Scouts would travel by train from Baltimore to Jones Station then by cart to South Ferry Point, and by ferry across the Magothy on Diana.
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GE Commercial Finance Real Estate has announced it will invest $63 million in a newly formed fund the India IT Parks Fund sponsored by business space provider, Ascendas Pte Ltd.
Ascendas has also invested in the fund along with other international investors. The Fund will own and invest in information technology parks (IT parks) that support the IT & ITES industry, a high-growth sector in India.
Ascendas would contribute two of the premier IT parks in India into the fund International Tech Park, Bangalore and the Vanenburg IT Park in Hyderabad.
"Our investment with Ascendas underscores GE's commitment to growing our presence in the Indian commercial real estate market," Mr Scott Bayman, President and CEO, GE India said.
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TERRE HAUTE, IND. -- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology placed
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Sophomore James Pillischafske (Louisville,
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Sophomore Julian Strickland (Indianapolis/Pike)
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three rebounds to the balanced effort.
The 92 points marked Rose-Hulman's highest offensive output in a
game since a 102-52 win over Blackburn in December 2007.
Dustin Fritsch led the Eureka offense with 23 points and 12
rebounds. Rian Nailor added 18 points, with Jordan Kindred
contributing 10 for the Red Devils.
Rose-Hulman shot 58% from the field in an impressive 56-point
performance in the second half. The Engineers hit 6-9 from
three-point range and also buried 30 free throws at an 86% clip in
the victory.
Rose-Hulman jumped out to a 19-9 lead on two free throws by
Pillischafske at the 13:05 mark. Eureka answered with a 13-2
run to claim a 22-21 lead at the 10:34 mark of the opening
The two teams battled to within one possession for much of the
rest of the first half, with Rose-Hulman relying on four free
throws in the last minute of the opening 20 minutes by Strickland
to take a 36-34 lead into the locker room.
In the second half, Rose-Hulman relied on a three-pointer by
Pillischafske and a layip by Balsbaugh to capture a 48-38 lead with
15:37 left. Eureka again trimmed the margin to four points at
With the score 60-53, Rose-Hulman turned up the offense in a
10-2 run over three minutes to take a 70-55 lead on a three-pointer
by Dodd at the 7:29 mark. Eureka was unable to take the lead
to single digits in the rest of the game.
Rose-Hulman improved to 8-1 on the season and continued its best
start to a season since 1992-93, while Eureka dropped to 5-4.
The Fightin' Engineers travel to Hanover College in a Heartland
Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday at 3 p.m.


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ANNVILLE — Lebanon Valley College inducted five new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame recently, and also recognized the 1952-53 men's basketball team as its Team of Honor.
Dr. Amy L. Zellers-Shrader, a Harrisburg resident and native of Lewisburg, is one of LVC softball's all-time greats in the circle as an all-Commonwealth Conference pitcher between 1997 and 2000. At the time of her graduation, she held the program records for career ERA (1.72), wins (33), appearances (76), innings pitched (436.2), and strikeouts (424); she still remains ranked in the top four in each of those categories. In 1998, she led NCAA Division III in saves and is LVC's career leader with seven. At the plate, Zellers-Shrader was a career .313 hitter with a .432 slugging percentage. She was a two-time all-CC selection, including a first-team pick after a senior season that saw her slug a MAC-best five home runs.
The purpose of the Lebanon Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals who, through participation, support, or interest have made outstanding contributions to Lebanon Valley College athletics. These individuals have helped bring recognition, honor, distinction, and excellence to Lebanon Valley College and its intercollegiate athletics program. Inductees must have graduated at least 10 years earlier to be eligible for election.


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A high school buddy of mine sent me these. Supposedly they are from the year 1955, which I am old enough to remember. Probably even said a couple of these myself:
Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging 7 cents just to mail a letter?
If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.
When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 25 cents a gallon? Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage.
I'm afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying DAMN in GONE WITH THE WIND, it seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it.
I read the other day where some scientist thinks it's possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas.
Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $50,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more than the President.
I never thought I'd see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They're even making electric typewriters now.
It's too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet.
It won't be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.
I'm afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business.
Thank goodness I won't live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to government.
The fast food restaurant is convenient for a quick meal, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.
There is no sense going on short trips anymore for a weekend. It costs nearly $2.00 a night to stay in a hotel.
No one can afford to be sick anymore. At $15.00 a day in the hospital, it's too rich for my blood.
If they think I'll pay 30 cents for a haircut, forget it.
Know any friends who would get a kick out of these, pass this on! Be sure and send it to your kids and grand kids, too


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By Mary Spicer
Meadville Tribune
Game on!
The cutthroat competition for the transcendent honor of wearing the coveted Grand Leprechaun hat in the 26th Annual Jack Curtin St. Patrick's Day and Celebration starts today. In fact, green ballot boxes and official green-and-white ballot envelopes will begin appearing in select locations throughout the greater Meadville area shortly after noon. Voting will continue through March 14.
This is a victory that can be bought. In fact, that's the point. The price of each vote is $1, which makes it breathtakingly impressive that the two most recent Grand Leprechauns, Christian Maher and Victoria Soff, each garnered more than 15,000 (yes, one-five-comma-zero-zero-zero) votes.
At least 90 percent of the proceeds raised will be passed on to the charity of each candidate's choice; the balance will be used to help defray parade expenses as well as support events in various downtown venues on parade day.
This is not a race for the weak at heart. While each campaign is different — some more different than others — each victor seems to have shared a somewhat similar philosophy: More can be accomplished with a kind word and a shillelagh than can be accomplished with just a kind word.
The coveted hat will be worn in the parade, which kicks off promptly at noon on March 16 from Meadville's Diamond Park and proceeds along Chestnut Street to the Downtown Mall, where the festivities really begin. Participating in the parade is remarkably simple. If you've gotten a whole group together — or a band (hint, hint) — or plan to build a float or drive large pieces of equipment, getting in touch with John Kerr at Jaron's Jewelers on Chestnut Street in advance is a really good idea. Otherwise, just show up at the park a bit before noon. The wearing of green is strongly encouraged and Meadville's mayor, Christopher Soff, has promised to be especially pleasant to anyone strapping on a kilt.
At this point in the race for the coveted hat, some campaigns are fairly well thought-out while others are in, well, formative stages. However, as the Irish are known to say, "It's not a delay to stop and sharpen the scythe."
For those who prefer to not be caught up in the magic of the race, no problem. Committee members are more than happy to share a cherished proverb from the ould sod to which they turn for comfort in times of toil and strife:
May those that love us, love us.
And those that don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if he doesn't turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles,
So we'll know them by their limping.
Meet the contestants
In alphabetical order, candidates in the race to wear the coveted Grand Leprechaun hat on March 16 in the 26th Annual Jack Curtin St. Patrick's Day and Celebration are:
-Larry Dickson, director of counseling at Mind-Body Wellness Center of Meadville Medical Center in Vernon Township, will be collecting votes on behalf of CASA — Crawford County's Court Appointed Special Advocates. With both Irish and Scottish blood circulating through his veins, Dickson has recently traced the Darby line of his heritance back to 1659 in Ireland — although he hasn't visited the Emerald Isle yet.
Describing his mission as "to do whatever I can do to raise money to support the young children in the court system who need advocates to protect them," Dickson includes wearing a kilt on parade day as just one of the many things he's willing to do. More details will be announced at a later date.
Dickson, who grew up in Sharon, has been a Meadville resident since 1980.
-Jamie Longo, director of advancement at Seton Catholic School in Meadville, will be collecting votes on behalf of the school's Technology Fund.
Willing to give the whole tartan thing a run, Longo is now considering the possibility of wearing a Seton plaid skirt.
Her campaign is starting to take shape with school-based activities, including a green dress-down day. "We're hoping our parents will come through," she said.
Cautionary note for those parents: Four of the candidates are either employed by or have children attending Seton. We're just saying...
-Jack Lynch, a Crawford County Commissioner, will be collecting Grand Leprechaun votes on behalf of Big Brothers and Sisters of Crawford County.
After innocently describing his campaign plans as being in the formative stages, Lynch cut direct to the chase. "The plans will be so potent that we don't want other people to just give up and withdraw," he said, going on to note that the formidable plans that will be unleashed are being craftily designed to lull the competition into a false sense of complacency.
While Lynch, who has three children attending Seton, describes the Grand Leprechaun race as being good for the whole county, he's especially excited about raising funds on behalf of Big Brothers and Sisters, an organization whose executive director, Paula Jo Lynch, just happens to be his wife.
"Particularly today, they do a lot of good when they match a role-model adult to a minor child," the candidate said. "If you do this thing right, it has a lot to do with values — and trying to reach out to kids who might not have role models in their lives."
Regardless of the outcome of the race, Lynch, whose Irish grandmothers and grandfathers make him the only 100 percent Irish candidate in the race, plans to march in the parade.
A veteran of a legendary Kilted Mile race, in which he ran on behalf of Clan Murray as a ringer for a real Murray and won, he's delighted to don a kilt.
He'll also be able to tell some great tales, having visited the entire country — including an ancestral home in Galway.
-Debbie Pavlek, president of Family to Family Home Health Care in Meadville, will be campaigning on behalf of the second annual Judith's Jig Memorial 5K Race, which is run on parade day in honor of Judith P. Gilbert, a past president of Meadville Business and Professional Women and a community leader who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away in April 2010 after a brave fight.
"If anybody knows Judith Gilbert, she was an amazing woman," Pavlek said. "The sisters in BPW put the Jig together to honor her and support her causes — causes she chose on her deathbed. This year, it's the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation and CASA — we will be splitting our proceeds from the day of the race."
With Irish blood of her own, thanks to her grandfather and his family, Pavlek plans to influence voters through the distribution of green necklaces and beads — and other plans still in the works, she hinted.
Originally from Butler, Pavlek moved to Meadville when her husband transferred here 26 years ago with Armstrong. "My daughters were all raised here," she said. "Meadville has become our home."
-Josh Sherretts, director of The Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum and librarian and teacher at Seton, will be collecting votes on behalf of the museum, where funds raised will be used to expand programming and help fund major restoration work.
"It's our 50th anniversary and we have been working our backsides off to reinvigorate the place," he said. "It's a Supreme Court justice's house. It's a nationally-important building, and it's right under our noses."
Brought up on a family dairy farm between Saegertown and Conneautville, Sherretts is a graduate of Saegertown High School and Edinboro University.
Although his blood isn't Irish, his family tree includes membership in the Douglas clan in Scotland, a heritage he says he will be proud to honor by wearing a kilt in the parade.
This candidate is already working the campaign trail, having assembled a campaign committee consisting of Mari Mullen and her children, James and Franki, and Gus, one of Sherretts' cats.
In a prepared statement, Sherretts included a thinly-veiled threat: "My wife and I have three cats — and I promise we won't drop them off on your doorstep if you vote for me!"
Countering the threat with a bribe, Sherretts promises that Mayor Christopher Soff will proclaim "a day in honor" of his top donor. Although there is no reason to doubt the veracity of the claim, the mayor said he was not available for comment.
In true Grand Leprechaun style, Sherretts has also started circulating his own rumors: "A slight whisper has been heard about giving the ice house behind the museum away to the highest donor, but no confirmation of this story has been found," he revealed conspiratorially. "It is not known, if rumors prove to be true," he added, "how one would move a two-story stone building from the side of a hill."
-Amy Murphy Woods, executive director of United Way of Western Crawford County, is campaigning to support (brace yourself) her organization.
"How could you not support the United Way?" she asked. "By doing so, you're supporting 16 human services agencies all over western Crawford County." By supporting her, she suggested craftily, voters are also automatically supporting both CASA and Big Brothers and Sisters. (ed. Any way you look at it, CASA is making out like a bandit this year.)
Not only does Woods have lots of Irish blood — she has a shamrock tattoo on her ankle. And three kids who go to Seton.
Under the direction of Campaign Manager Lon Wilson, her race is already picking up steam.
The endorsement of Mickey's, whose write-in candidates ruled the early years of the race, has already been secured, she says.
In addition to a ballot box at Montana's Rib & Chop House in Vernon Township, a raffle ($10 per ticket/three for $20) is being organized on her behalf with a prize of dinner for six prepared by the Montana's chef at either the home of the winner or the restaurant; all the money raised will buy Grand Leprechaun votes.
Her top donor will also be chauffeured in the parade — and for a night out — in the new LIVE UNITED Smart Car. And if that isn't enough cuteness, her miniature Labradoodle, her boxer, AND her fiancé have all agreed to play active roles in the campaign.
At this point, Woods is the only candidate with a campaign slogan; "I Want That Hat," will probably be seen on bumpers around town at any moment.
Where to vote
Grand Leprechaun 2013 Ballots are available at selected locations including:
Confections of a Cake Lover
896 Market St., Meadville
Crawford County Visitors and Convention Bureau
16709 Conneaut Lake Road, Vernon Township
Jack's Pharmacy
285 Chestnut St., Meadville
Jeron Jewelers
307 Chestnut St., Meadville
The Meadville Tribune
947 Federal Court, Meadville
875 Park Ave., Meadville
Mind-Body Wellness Center of Meadville Medical Center
18209 Conneaut Lake Road, Vernon Township
Montana's Rib & Chop House
11142 Highline Drive, Vernon Township
Northwest Savings Bank
999 S. Main St., Meadville
Seton Catholic School
385 Pine St., Meadville
The Whole Darn Thing
899 Market St., Meadville


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NBC's Parenthood is filled with complex family relationships. It's one of the few TV shows about family life that people can identify with because of its realism. Simplify the Braverman family tree and get to know these lovable characters even more.
Love Parenthood? Hate it? Rate it!
1. Zeek Braverman
Zeek Braverman (Craig T. Nelson) is the family patriarch, although he sometimes seems like he's in less control than his son Adam. Zeek's parenting style comes off as overbearing to his four grown children.
Fast facts about Zeek:
Fast facts about Zeek:
- Served in Vietnam
- Once aspired to be an actor
2. Camille Braverman
Camille Braverman (Bonnie Bedelia) is married to Zeek. They have four children together.
Fast facts about Camille:
Fast facts about Camille:
- Has 6 grandchildren
- Working through marital problems with her husband
3. Adam Braverman
Adam Braverman (Peter Krause) is Zeek and Camille's oldest son. He is married and has two children.
Fast facts about Adam:
Fast facts about Adam:
- Struggles to accept his son's Asperger's syndrome diagnosis
- Starting a business with his brother Crosby
4. Sarah Braverman
Sarah Braverman (Lauren Graham) is a single mom. She and her two teens move from Fresno to her parents' house in Berkeley.
Fast facts about Sarah:
Fast facts about Sarah:
- Wrote a play about her family life
- Ex-husband is a druggie musician
5. Julia Braverman-Graham
Julia Braverman-Graham (Erika Christensen) is a working mom. She is married to Joel (Sam Jaeger), and they have one daughter.
Fast facts about Julia:
Fast facts about Julia:
- Is an attorney at a corporate firm
- Was a swim champ in high school
6. Crosby Braverman
Crosby Braverman (Dax Shepard) is Camille and Zeek's youngest son. His ex-girlfriend introduced him to the son he didn't know he had when the boy was five.
Fast facts about Crosby:
Fast facts about Crosby:
- Drives a Triumph TR6
- Sold his houseboat to try and win his ex-girlfriend back
7. Kristina Braverman
Kristina Braverman (Monica Potter) is Adam Braverman's wife. She is the calm, quiet one of the two.
Fast facts about Kristina:
Fast facts about Kristina:
- Been together with Adam since college
- Found out she was pregnant the day Adam lost his job
8. Haddie Braverman
Haddie Braverman (Sarah Ramos) is Adam and Kristina's oldest child. She is 15 years old.
Fast facts about Haddie:
Fast facts about Haddie:
- Straight A student
- Her partying at a friend's house landed her boyfriend in jail
9. Max Braverman
Max Braverman (Max Burkholder) is Adam and Kristina's youngest child. He is eight years old.
Fast facts about Max:
Fast facts about Max:
- Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome
- Has a pet cockroach
10. Amber Holt
Amber Holt (Mae Whitman) is Sarah Braverman's rebellious daughter. She's 16.
Fast facts about Amber:
Fast facts about Amber:
- Just moved into her first apartment
- Arrested for marijuana possession with cousin Haddie


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Designed with a touch of the 50s, Travellers Place Hostel is bright and homely. We offer both private rooms and dorms (male, female & mixed), so at Travellers Place you can find exactly what matches your need and budget.
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Mineral Wells Index
By CLINT FOSTER
Palo Pinto County was sprinkled by light showers Sunday that transformed into light freezing rain as temperatures dipped, making road conditions hazardous for some drivers.
The rains began just before 11 a.m., when the temperature was around 50 degrees. As the moisture continued into the afternoon until almost 5 p.m., temperatures dropped to below freezing at a frigid 28 degrees with close to 20 mph winds and a wind chill around 15 degrees.
Luckily for the City of Mineral Wells, conditions were not particularly bad. Although houses and vehicle windshields were covered in ice, the roads never stayed slick enough to be a danger. The Mineral Wells Police Department responded to no accidents during that period, whether attributed to ice or otherwise.
However, reports indicate northern Palo Pinto County was more adversely affected. The Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office said they received reports from the Brazos River Authority concerning multiple accidents and requests for sand on the roads.
Further reports indicate that the weather in Jack County was even worse and that some motorists were even stranded in Jacksboro.
The Index received no reports of serious injuries or death as a result of any automobile accidents. According to the National Weather Service, Sunday's high of 50 degrees and low of 28 degrees were somewhat lower than the historical average for the area, but did not set any records. In fact, Mineral Wells' precipitation level of a fraction of an inch was less than the average for the Dec. 29 at 0.04 inches.


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Methadone Dosing & Safety
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Evidence-Based Perspectives
Each of these objectives is accomplished in phases, rather than at
once, relying on the administration of adequate methadone doses to
achieve and sustain optimum blood levels of the drug (Health Canada
2001). Although too much methadone can be harmful, insufficient methadone
is largely ineffective (Verster and Buning 2000).
Typically, 4 to 5 half-lives of a drug are required to attain steady-state SMLs, wherein elimination of the drug is in balance with the amount of drug remaining in the body (Benet et al. 1996). In the case of methadone, steady-state usually requires 4 to 5 days; although, it can take much longer in some individuals (Eap et al. 2002; Payte and Khuri 1993). Once steady state concentration is reached, peak (high) and trough (low) SMLs remain about the same from one dosing interval to the next (Figure 1), unless something offsets the balance; such as, physical illness or an interacting substance.
methadone used in MMT comes as solid tablets, dispersible
tablets, or premixed liquid. Research has demonstrated
that the three formulations are equally potent in effect
(Kreek 1973b, Gourevitch et al. 1999), although subjective
reactions of patients to each formulation can vary.
Payte and colleagues (2003) have emphasized that the
ratio between peak and trough SML measures can be most clinically
useful. The peak SML occurring at roughly 2 to 4 hours post-dosing
should be no more than twice the trough level. This would provide an
optimal peak-to-trough ratio of 2 or less.
As the SML rises, objective signs of withdrawal disappear
and subjective symptoms are a guide for further dose increases.
At the optimal methadone dose, the SML stays in the therapeutic "comfort" range
for that individual patient throughout the dosing
period. If the methadone SML becomes too high, signs/symptoms
of overmedication appear.
Dosing Stages & Safety
Starting Methadone
maximum of 40 mg allowed the first day by some guidelines
might be considered excessive and require extra vigilance.
Deaths during the first week of MMT in patients started
at that dose have been reported by several sources
(Humeniuk et al. 2000; Wagner-Servais and Erkens 2003;
Zador and Sunjic 2000).
Achieving Stabilization
A definitively toxic serum level of methadone for all persons
is undetermined. SMLs reported in methadone-associated deaths commonly
overlap those SMLs considered as therapeutic during MMT (Gagajewski
and Apple 2003; Milroy and Forrest 2000; Sorg and Greenwald 2002).
In review articles, methadone concentrations observed as fatal have
ranged from 60 to 4,500 ng/mL (Mikolaenko et al. 2002; Wolff 2002).
Therefore, monitoring patients for clinical signs/symptoms of overmedication
is more critical than merely following trough or peak SML values.
Take-Home Doses
To qualify for more
than a single day's take-home dose per week (if the clinic is closed
for Sundays or a holiday), patients are expected to demonstrate capabilities
of handling and taking methadone unsupervised, including: abstinence
from unauthorized substances, regular clinic attendance, absence
of behavioral problems or criminality, stability of home environment
and social relationships, assurance that methadone can be safely
stored, and whether the rehabilitative benefits to the patient of
decreased clinic attendance outweigh potential concerns regarding
methadone diversion (Federal Register 2001).Current U.S. federal
regulations do not specify patient employment as a qualification
for take-home methadone, nor are there restrictions on the dose amount
in mg/d. Oral methadone may be distributed for take-home as liquid,
solid tablets, or dispersible tablets (Federal Register 2001).