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BEACHWOOD, Ohio (AP) -- It's midday in the lobby of Embassy Suites and the mah jongg ladies, filling a cluster of four-top tables near a display of live plants and a manmade waterfall, are busy slapping down bams, dots and dragons.
At one table, four regular Wednesday players are deep in concentration, studying numbers and symbols on the mah jongg tiles -- craks, bams, dots, dragons, flowers, soaps, jokers and winds -- each player trying to build a winning hand.
The constant shish of the waterfall mixes with sounds of clicking tiles and jangling bracelets as the foursome's fingers -- nails polished bright red -- quickly pick up and discard, one lady hoping for a joker, another needing a "2 bam."
There is little talk at this table, but Helene Kaufman, 82, of Beachwood, can no longer hold her tongue.
"You've got schmutz on your mouth," she tells Barbara Winter, 77, of Mayfield.
Winter fingers her lip, wiping away a dab of chocolate from free cookies offered daily to the mah jongg players by the hotel's restaurant, CJ's American Bar & Grill.
Iced tea and coffee are also on the house. And sometimes banana cream pie.
It's CJ's show of appreciation to the dozens of mah jongg ladies who lunch at the restaurant every weekday before taking their places near the atrium waterfall for an afternoon of mah jongg, an ancient Chinese game similar to the card game rummy but played with domino-size tiles.
"They're fun ladies," said CJ's manager Aaron Zanders, 27. "It's like having 100 of my grandmothers here."
Mah jongg was introduced in the United States a century ago and has been kept alive for generations by Jewish women, a phenomenon no one can fully explain.
Some play "maajh" at each other's homes. Others play in hotel lobbies, shopping mall food courts, municipal recreation centers, country clubs, book stores or synagogue social halls.
They play at Heinen's grocery store on South Green Road in University Heights, Park Synagogue in Pepper Pike and the Eton Chagrin Boulevard shopping mall in Woodmere.
Diehards might even take a maajh cruise in the Caribbean. "Seven days, all women," says Kaufman. "New Yawkers. They'll kill you."
At a recent game at the Solon home of Stacy Bauer, 48, she is joined by friends Marcy Fisher, 51, of Orange, Stacy Edelstein, 44, also of Orange, and Lauren Spilman, 47, of Moreland Hills.
A tablecloth with maajh symbols covers a card table. Each woman carries a maajh purse that holds cash -- they play for quarters and dimes -- and the official rules card issued by the National Mah Jongg League.
The card lists dozens of winning combinations among three suits -- dots, bams and craks. Players pick up, discard and pass tiles to each other trying to match a hand on the card. Players can't see each other's tiles or know what hands the other players are attempting to build.
The combinations can get complicated. And once a player's tiles form a winning hand, she shouts "Maajh!" and collects the change.
Bauer and her friends, who learned the game as kids from their mothers and grandmothers, started playing seriously 10 years ago.
"I called them up and said, 'I know you guys think this is really queer, but let's start playing maajh,' " recalls Bauer.
The foursome once got together for an overnight at the swanky Walden Inn in Aurora, playing maajh in their pajamas until dawn.
"It's addictive," says Bauer.
But why is the addiction so strong among Jewish women?
"I have been trying for years to get the answer to that question," says Judi Feniger, executive director of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood. "No one really knows."
In 1912, Joseph Babcock, a representative of the Standard Oil Co., doing business in the Orient, brought the game to the United States. Somehow, it caught on in New York City's Jewish ghettos, migrated to Jewish vacation spots in the Catskill Mountains and eventually spread to suburban America, where it flourishes today.
"It's like a subculture," says Feniger.
Chinese still play the game, though it's very different from the one played by Jewish women, who have adopted different rules over the years.
The Maltz museum is hosting a mah jongg exhibit that runs through April 22. It features history, photographs, a video and antique game sets with elaborately decorated ivory, bone, Bakelite and ebony tiles.
The exhibit includes a number of activities, including lessons, a tournament and a bus trip to Li Wah Chinese restaurant in Cleveland for a backroom, cross-culture game.
"The game is an interesting combination of skill and luck," says Feniger.
But win or lose, it's the camaraderie that makes maajh fun.
Under the palm trees at the Embassy Suites, the games and gossip often go deep into the afternoon.
Recently, the Embassy ladies had an unexpected visitor -- a turtle the size of an eggplant crawled out of a pool below the waterfall and worked its way through the mah jongg tables.
A hotel worker put it back in the water, but 10 minutes later, the reptile was back at the ladies' feet.
A bigger turtle, the size of a soccer ball, sometimes shows up during the games. The ladies call him Charlie.
"I saw him one day heading for the ladies' restroom," says Marlene Gordon, 73, of Beachwood.
Sometimes the four-legged creatures startle the ladies, but on this day Naomi Seligman, 77, of South Euclid, is unfazed by a turtle at her feet. She's too busy working the tiles and too frustrated with the loser hand she's holding.
The woman on her left has been discarding some of the tiles she needs, but the other players are grabbing them before Seligman can. "I'm going to kill this broad," she says.
At the next table, Sue Forman, 64, of Mayfield Heights, is a newcomer to the Embassy games. "When you're retired you think you've got a lot of time on your hands," she says. "But you really don't because you're playing maajh all the time."
A few tables down, Barb Kupps, 60, of Moreland Hills, and Shelley Stahlman, 60, of South Euclid, had played together at a Chinese restaurant in University Heights when they were teenagers.
Now, after raising their kids, they have rejoined the subculture.
"It brings back good memories of our childhood when we had no cares, no worries," says Stahlman, slapping down a 2 crak.
Kupps, picking up a 6 bam, adds, "Making new friends and keeping old ones, that's what maajh is all about."
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Soup will be prepared in the Peace Kitchen from local and organic ingredients, along with fresh-baked bread and fair-trade coffee and tea, followed by Tucker's presentation. The cost to participate is $6.
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GOOD MORNING DELMARVA - Miles 2 Give is a 501c3 non-profit organization that raises funding for Sarcoma cancer research through cross country ultra-running.
The M2G U.S. tour is appropriately titled, "Pursuit to Give & Inspire." Funding will be distributed to Sarcoma Foundation of America to create the "Ashley Davis Grant." Every $55,000 creates a research grant. Every grant thereafter is rightfully ours to name.
The Miles 2 Give traveling team is composed of 3 runners traveling in a Winnebago RV. Landon Cooper is Founder & Runner, Ryan Priest is Tour Director & Runner, and John McKay is Videographer & Runner. The team will cover 24-30 miles daily. They will be finishing their cross-country tour from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City, MD July 20th.
Along the tour they will be visiting schools, hospitals, hosting events/fundraisers, & meeting with town locals to raise awareness while hopefully leaving everyone inspired.
The goal is to raise a minimum of $300,000 for Sarcoma Cancer research during this tour across the country. All funding raised will bring us closer towards finding an eventual cure for this disease. Partnership & distribution of funding will be with Sarcoma Foundation of America, an established 501c3. All donations are tax exempt.
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A member of the Boston Celtics will be paying a significant league fine for his actions when a Wells Fargo Center camera turned his way during Friday night's game.
Celtics forward-center Chris Wilcox has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture directed toward fans during a game, the NBA said in a statement.
The fine was announced Sunday by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.
The gesture came during the first half of a home-and-home series for the 76ers and Boston Celtics.
The league's news release says only that "Wilcox's actions occurred during a timeout with 8:47 remaining in the 4th period of the Celtics 95-94 loss to the 76ers on Friday, Dec. 7."
That's when, according to several reports, Wilcox was placed on camera with teammate Jared Sullinger during the regular "kiss cam" feature in the arena and displayed his middle finger.
A total of 17,921 fans were in attendance for the game, at which the Sixers pulled out a 95-94 overtime win before heading to Boston and dropping Saturday's matchup 92-79.
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Elizabeth Ann Webb White, wife of former Manchester Mayor Jack Langdon White, died Saturday, January 5, in Marathon, FL.
Banks, Clay County Schools, post offices and many government offices will be closed Monday, January 21, in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
Marietta White, who suffered multiple injuries Thursday night downtown when struck by a truck, had surgery Monday to repair some of her broken bones.
On Friday, September 02, 2011 at approximately 1:24 AM, the Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a report of a deceased person on US 421 at the bottom of the Burning Springs Hill in Clay County.
Marita B. Sizemore has been charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend, according to sources.
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We barely had time to think about Hanley Ramirez trade rumors before he was actually traded.
While the deal has not yet been officially announced by the teams, here are the details, via the Los Angeles Times:
The Dodgers made one of the most significant and stunning trades in the history of their franchise late Tuesday, acquiring three-time All-Star Hanley Ramirez from the Miami Marlins, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been formally announced.
In exchange for Ramirez and left-handed reliever Randy Choate, the Dodgers sent rookie starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and minor league pitcher Scott McGough to the Marlins.
Ramirez was All-Star shortstop before being moved to third base this year to accomodate the Marlins' acquisition of Jose Reyes. The Times article indicates Ramirez will play shortstop while Dee Gordon is on the disabled list; it's still uncertain whether he'd play third base when Gordon returns.
For the Marlins, Eovaldi is the key to the deal; the 22-year-old righthander has a 4.15 ERA and 1.473 WHIP in 10 starts for the Dodgers this season but was widely regarded as one of the top young pitchers in the Dodgers organization, skipping Triple-A and coming directly to the major leagues from Double-A.
Also, it seems clear that the Dodgers' new deep-pocketed ownership isn't afraid to spend money, according to the Times:
The Dodgers will be paying all of what remains on Ramirez's contract. Ramirez, 28, is still owed about $6 million of his $15-million salary this year. He will earn $15.5 million next year and $16 million in 2014, the final year of his contract.
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Civil engineering is the oldest of the engineering disciplines and involves the planning, design, and construction of facilities essential to modern life.
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In this major, the traditional areas of civil engineering and construction are combined to produce graduates who are able to work effectively in all aspects of the construction industry.
What can I do with this degree when I graduate?
Graduates can look forward to employment by construction companies, city & county construction departments, state & federal transportation organizations (such as the Georgia Department of Transportation), and civil engineering consulting & design firms. Graduates have the qualifications to enter careers in construction related fields, as well including construction engineering design, construction operations and management, construction planning and cost estimating. Typical job titles for graduates may include construction engineer, project engineer, project supervisor, construction manager, and design engineer.
Graduates can look forward to employment by construction companies; city and county engineering departments; state and federal transportation organizations (such as the Georgia Department of Transportation); and civil engineering consulting and design firms. Graduates have the qualifications to enter careers in areas such as, but not limited to, transportation engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resource engineering, and construction engineering related fields including construction engineering design, construction operations and management, construction planning and cost estimating. Typical job titles for graduates may include construction engineer/manager, project engineer/supervisor, planner, consulting engineer, design engineer, and design engineer.
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Does this mean CE is not accredited at all?
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How does that affect Professional Licensing in Georgia?
Georgia like other states requires applicants to graduate from an ABET accredited program or equivalent. Until ABET accreditation is received, CE program should be viewed as the equivalent. Also, the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BPELS) has already reviewed the engineering curricula at SPSU and voted to accept them as satisfying the requirement. The Board's decision allows SPSU engineering students to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, which is the first step towards professional licensure as an engineer.
So does that mean that when I graduate from the CCE programs, I should only have to wait four years to take the PE exam, unlike seven years with Engineering Technology degree?
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I'm already enrolled as a student at SPSU. How do I change majors?
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This letter, signed by Diaspora Congolese women in the U.S., U.K., Belgium, France and South Africa, was delivered to Ambassador Carson on March 20. We are writing to you with regard to the current U.S. policy position on "Lasting Solution to Instability" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which you presented on Feb. 11, 2013, at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
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The State Department announced today that the U.S. "has cut this year's planned military assistance to Rwanda amid concerns that the government in Kigali is supporting rebel movements in neighboring Congo," according to the Washington Post. A three-year campaign by advocates for peace in the Congo and an end to the plundering of its mineral riches culminates successfully in today's announcement. They have been pressing for implementation of the only law sponsored by then Sen. Obama allowing denial of aid to Congo's neighbors that destabilize the Congo.


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Four of the six mayoral candidates for the Macon-Bibb consolidated government faced off in a forum Thursday night.
Former Bibb Chair Charlie Bishop, local businessman David Cousino, former mayor C. Jack Ellis, and current mayor Robert Reichert attended the closed debate recorded for the Cox Cable government channel.
Bibb commissioner Joe Allen was at his grandson's graduation and could not attend. County Chairman Sam Hart was also absent due to a prior commitment.
The four fielded questions for about an hour.
When asked about moving Macon-Bibb forward, Ellis answered, "Macon was moving forward, especially when I was in office." He then blamed part of what he perceives as the city's downfall on the loss of the Music Hall of Fame, which he eluded was Reichert and Hart's fault.
Cousino responded saying he believes people need to elect new faces to get different results.
Reichert proposed that moving the consolidated government forward would take electing an "advocate, of whom they can be proud, that sets the right example, that advocates for them."
For Bishop, moving faster on SPLOST projects would put the city in the right direction.
The candidates were also asked who they would support if they had to unexpectedly drop out of the race. Cousino answered that he would back Bishop, while Reichert chose Hart. Both Bishop and Ellis said they will not even consider leaving the race and would not choose a candidate.
This is the first of several debates scheduled for the mayoral candidates and those vying for the nine commission seats.


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Worried about Scrivet
Borrowed Scrivets cub lowboy today to mow yard with. I checked oil n antifreeze tires all up even remembered to not hold clutch down while starting it ( he yells alot about doin that), Filled it with fresh gas n started mowin, had a lil session with carb bout half way thru( he says needle valve sticks sometimes) Got all done and decided to check it all over good, since Scrivet is such a kind n lovin brother lettin me borrow his pride n joy of cubs. I had couple maintance issue questions before putting it away. Just tryin to take good care of his baby you know. So i called him to ask about where the marker system fluid goes and he was like not sure what i was talkin about I explainded to him you know the system that leaves the neat white mark on top of the rocks in my yard so they are easy to see on the next path. Wasnt sure if its white paint or some kinda special fluid and where the holding tank was And that was when i got worried he started off on a rant about comin home to adjust some nut behind the steering wheel. I tried to tell him wasnt any fluid tank near the steering wheekl but he kept tellin me he had a big Stillson wrench to use on the nut behind the wheel. Lost signal with him but i sure hope he gets in soon and shows me how to adjust that nut
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So how big is that pipe wrench and will it fit the nut behind the wheel
You guys sound like my twin and I....
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That wrench might also come with an ice pack.
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I have known those 2 since they were pretty small, and it always amazed me that they both survived, I always figured one would kill the other, but never sure of which. Looks like nothing has changed.
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It's really a shame that your "new" backhoe being delivered NEXT wednesday ended up in the creek upside down. You know it's all down hill and the brakes just didn't hold.
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42 U.S. Code § 16971 - Jimmy Ryce State civil commitment programs for sexually dangerous persons
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Except as provided in subsection (b), the Attorney General shall make grants to jurisdictions for the purpose of establishing, enhancing, or operating effective civil commitment programs for sexually dangerous persons.
(b) Limitation
The Attorney General shall not make any grant under this section for the purpose of establishing, enhancing, or operating any transitional housing for a sexually dangerous person in or near a location where minors or other vulnerable persons are likely to come into contact with that person.
(c) Eligibility
(1) In general
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a jurisdiction shall, before the expiration of the compliance period—
(A) have established a civil commitment program for sexually dangerous persons that is consistent with guidelines issued by the Attorney General; or
(2) Compliance period
The compliance period referred to in paragraph (1) expires on the date that is 2 years after July 27, 2006. However, the Attorney General may, on a case-by-case basis, extend the compliance period that applies to a jurisdiction if the Attorney General considers such an extension to be appropriate.
(3) Release notice
(A) Each civil commitment program for which funding is required under this section shall require the issuance of timely notice to a State official responsible for considering whether to pursue civil commitment proceedings upon the impending release of any person incarcerated by the State who—
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Not later than January 31 of each year, beginning with 2008, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on the progress of jurisdictions in implementing this section and the rate of sexually violent offenses for each jurisdiction.
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(1) The term "civil commitment program" means a program that involves—
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(2) The term "sexually dangerous person" means a person suffering from a serious mental illness, abnormality, or disorder, as a result of which the individual would have serious difficulty in refraining from sexually violent conduct or child molestation.
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Warren Bollmann of Burlington, formerly of Three Lakes, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was 85.
Mr. Bollmann was born in Three Lakes, the son of Ray and Elsie (née Bublitz) Bollmann.
Bollmann worked for many years as a mason for Clint Maney, and also served as a member of the Three Lakes Volunteer Fire Department.His hobbies included hunting and fishing.
Mr. Bollmann was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (née Maney), and his parents.
Mr. Bollmann is survived by three sons, James and Tim, both of Three Lakes, and Dave of Eagle River; one daughter, Bonnie of Three Lakes; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in Lake Geneva. A?complete obituary is available at derrickfuneralhome.com.
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QB issues could put Panthers RBs in 'double trouble'
The "Double Trouble" duo of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are widely considered one of the league's best RB tandems, but rough times could be on the horizon.
Clausen to start in Week Three
Rookie Jimmy Clausen will start for the Panthers in Week Three, replacing Matt Moore.
Freeman, Bucs beat Panthers 20-7
Josh Freeman threw for 178 yards and two TDs as the Bucs improved to 2-0 after a divisional win vs. the Panthers.
Panthers' Clausen likely to get needed prep time
The expected return to action of Panthers QB Matt Moore following a concussion is good news for rookie Jimmy Clausen, who isn't ready to take over the starting job, according to NFC South Whispers.
Panthers downgrade WR LaFell to questionable for Sunday
The Panthers downgraded rookie WR Brandon LaFell from probable to questionable for their Week Two game against the Buccaneers because of a sore hamstring.
Johnson rises to top of Panthers' DT heap
Former Colt Ed Johnson probably wouldn't be a starter on most teams, but he has surprised some observers by rising to the top of the Panthers' unimpressive pack at D-tackle.
Panthers' Moore practices following concussion
Panthers QB Matt Moore, who left Sunday's loss to the Giants with a concussion, was back on the practice field on Wednesday.
Teams getting foggy on concussions
It's clear that despite the NFL's best efforts to make more stringent and closely monitored guidelines on players' safety regarding concussions, teams are getting a little foggy with the rules and with information pertaining to these ailments.
Report: Moore expected to return to practice, start Sunday
Panthers QB Matt Moore is expected to return to practice this week and should start Sunday after sustaining a concussion in the season opener.
Panthers swap kickoff specialists
The Panthers brought back kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd after his replacement, Todd Carter, was injured Sunday against the Giants.
If cleared, QB Moore will start for Panthers
Panthers QB Matt Moore may have suffered a concussion in Week One, but he'll be the team's starter in Week Two if he's cleared to play.
Giants' defense makes marked improvement
The Giants' defense — which gave up 427 points a year ago — appeared markedly improved in its first contest under new coordinator Perry Fewell.
Panthers' supposed strengths looked like weaknesses in Week One
The Panthers were awful at the things they have done well in the past — running the ball, protecting the quarterback — in their loss to the Giants.
Nicks' big day leads Giants to 31-18 win over Panthers
The New York Giants opened their new $1.6 billion home by beating the Carolina Panthers 31-18 with a big second half.
Panthers WR Smith regains captain status
Some expected the Panthers to make QB Matt Moore one of the offensive captains in a show of support before his first opening-day start, but the team voted for WR Steve Smith and OLT Jordan Gross.
The Panthers have announced they've re-signed Edwards.||||||| Edwards started 14 games and posted a career-high six sacks last season with Carolina, third-most among NFL defensive tackles. He also had 52 tackles. The 31-year-old Edwards is expected to be a starter this season.
The Panthers have announced they've made a move at defensive tackle, signing free agent Dwan Edwards and waiving last year's third-round draft pick Terrell McClain. Terms of Edwards' deal were not immediately available.||||||| Edwards played the last two seasons with the Buffalo Bills after spending six years with the Baltimore Ravens. The 6-foot-3, 301-pound Edwards has played in 85 games with 45 starts during his NFL career.
A person familiar with the move says the Buffalo Bills have released Edwards. The person confirmed Edwards' release on Friday, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't made an announcement. Edwards is an eight-year NFL veteran, and preparing to enter his third season with Buffalo.||||||| Edwards was a two-year starter as a defensive end with the Bills, but was preparing to play a backup role at tackle position after the team switched to a 4-3 lineup this season. He had two years left on the $18 million contract, and scheduled to make a $4.1 million base salary this season.
Edwards is done for the season after being placed on injured reserve Thursday because of a hamstring injury.||||||| Edwards signed with the Bills this past offseason as a free agent, and had started all 11 games. He was injured in Sunday's overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Edwards has signed a four-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.||||||| A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Wednesday morning that the contract potentially is worth $18 million. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been announced by the Bills. Edwards is a six-year NFL veteran, who played his entire career with Baltimore. He missed the entire 2008 season with a neck injury, but bounced back last year, with 56 tackles and two sacks in 18 games, including playoffs.


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Brides will experience three actual wedding receptions. Upon arrival, registration will take place at either the Sundance Steakhouse (JJ Frontier) or Dancehall (Back Forty). All registered brides will be entered to win door prizes from participating vendors
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Heron House Luxury on the Peshtigo River in Peshtigo
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2½
- sleeps 7
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- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
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- community North Center
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$ 2,800 - $ 4,500 / month
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With 2,000 sq. ft., this spacious home surrounded by gardens and wildlife will make your vacation one of the most relaxing yet. Situated on the Peshtigo River, where you can watch the sunsets reflected in the river from the hot tub, you'll experience the north woods in style.
The Japanese inspired decor creates beauty and tranquility from the hand painted murals to the artisan pottery. Every effort is taken to transport you to comfort and serenity. Heron House provides a main bedroom with a master bath and two additional bedrooms, one with a queen bed and another with two twin beds and two additional baths. This home features hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings and plenty of closet space. A large and airy all season sun room overlooks the river. Large living room with fireplace featuring pool table, futon sofa (becomes additional queen bed), futon lounger (serves as a full bed), large screen 48" LCD TV with DVD player, cable, wireless internet and ping-pong table. Full service kitchen with dishes (12 place settings), organic cotton linens, bottled water, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster and microwave. 24 hour Anytime Fitness health club access included with rental. Outdoor fire ring and hammocks to relax in. Bicycles and kayaks available to rent. Massage and yoga offerings available on-site. Tea house/meditation cabana nestled in one of the many gardens. Located on five wooded acres with 300' of river frontage. A wonderful spot to get together with family and friends.
We are very kid and pet friendly with amenities that will make travel with your entire family a pleasure. For the kids, we provide a pack and play, high chair, games, sidewalk chalk, tiaras, bubbles and much more. For pets, we provide beds, bowls, treats and toys.
No hunting or fishing allowed on the property.
We are happy answer all questions and to discuss all the eco-friendly aspects of our rentals.
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Featured Complimentary Amenities for Heron House
Pet friendly with beds, bowls and toys
Full-service kitchens - including, pots and pans, dishes, glassware, flatware, linens, coffee pot, microwave, toaster, recycled paper towels, garbage bags, hospital grade eco-cleaning supplies, organic condiments and spices, organic fair trade coffee and teas, organic popcorn, organic oatmeal
Gas Grill with propane provided
Fire Pit with wood provided
Play Pen
High Chair
Bottled Water
Bedding, extra pillows and blankets supplied
Towels, wash cloths, hand towels
Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins
Basic organic vegan toiletries (in case you forgot any essentials)
Free Wireless Internet access in all rooms
Computer and printer
Temperature controlled with thermostat
Fireplace with wood provided
Hot Tub
Clock radio with alarms, CD player or MP3 adaptor
24-hour health club access
Flat panel TV's with DVDs & cable
Games - including fun playthings for the kids like crayons and sidewalk chalk, pool table, foosball, yard games
Iron and ironing board
Hair Dryer
Free parking
activities and attractions in Peshtigo Wisconsin
Heron House is located in Wisconsin six miles from the Upper Michigan border of Menominee, Michigan and Marinette, Wisconsin. A large sailing community is located in Menominee, which sponsors races and community events throughout the year. Birding, kayaking and walks along the beach are just some the great activities within a 15 miles radius. Downhill and cross country skiing destinations are close by. Many golf courses within just a few miles. A great area for road biking with epic rides and few cars. Restaurants, shopping, farmers markets and museums are all close. Many people fly in and out of the Green Bay's Austin Straubel Airport or the Menominee, Michigan Airport to visit the EAA and other destinations. The Porterfield Country Music Festival is only 5 minutes away!
vacation rental rates
$205 for 1 night
$185 for 2-4 nights
$175 for 5-9 nights
$165 for 10 nights or more
There are no additional charges for cleaning, wifi, the number of people staying, parking or pets.
Wisconsin 5% Lodging Tax not included in rate.
We require a 50% deposit by credit card to confirm a reservation with the balance due before arrival.
If you must cancel, you can apply your deposit toward a future rental at any of our locations. Deposits are non refundable.


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The top five areas for jobs are healthcare, customer service, hospitality, restaurant, and entry-level positions.
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By KIM SMITH DEDAM
---- — LEWIS — In mid-afternoon, a clear scent of spring caught in the wind.
But the Cech family had a mission and no time for a Sunday snooze.
There were lollipop bandits on the loose, dodging the Essex County sheriff and hiding a stash of suckers on dusty back roads.
Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting and his deputies knew there was just one thing to do: They called in Mighty Matthew.
Eight-year-old Matthew Cech donned the deputy's uniform he'd been given a few weeks before and drove with his parents and two brothers to the jail.
He stepped bravely up onto a chair.
"You gotta take an oath," the sheriff said.
"I don't know what that means," he replied.
But, wearing the size 3T deputy's uniform and a wide-brimmed Stetson hat that dipped daringly over his eyes, the Cumberland Head Elementary School third-grader raised his right hand.
"I do," he said, promising to protect and defend.
And they were off.
Cutting, Undersheriff Michael Badger and Major Thomas Murphy set up a patrol watch next to the ambulance garage off Route 9.
They waited, keeping a sharp eye for any signs of a tan pickup truck allegedly used in the lollipop heist.
The details were sketchy, though the sheriff said the bandits had a good haul of candy.
Mighty Matthew kept his finger at the switch, ready to blast on the spinning blue lights to warn the suspects to stop.
And then — there it was, turning fast onto Ray Woods Road.
Matthew and the sheriff gave chase and pulled the suspect vehicle over.
The bandits, somewhat resembling Essex County deputies Bob Rice and Lloyd Lamont, stepped out and hung their heads.
They knew they'd been caught.
Matthew carried a plastic bat and a can of (training) pepper spray to use if the two culprits got unruly.
Turning the bandits against the truck, Mighty Matthew reached up and put on the handcuffs.
"Now I have to search for evidence," he told Sheriff Cutting.
And there, in the front seat, was a bank bag full of Dum Dum pops.
"We got them," the super kid said, climbing into the sheriff's patrol car.
Sitting shotgun, Matthew interviewed the suspects.
"I caught people stealing lollipops," he said as a matter of fact.
All smiles, his eyes were wide and sparkling.
Mighty Matthew and his team of sheriff's deputies delivered the bandits to the County Jail and put them in a holding cell.
One of them, the one that looked a lot like Rice, fought against the restraints and pressed his scowling mug against the cell window.
Matthew warned him with the spray can, and the suspect backed down.
Back in the sheriff's quarters, Cutting presented Matthew with a deputy's badge for a mission accomplished and an official Sheriff's Challenge Coin.
The reward for the swift "arrest" was 1,000 lollipops.
"The streets are safer now," Cutting told the young deputy.
"You can keep the spray can, too."
Matthew's smile about matched the width of the Stetson's brim when he turned and raised an eyebrow at his older brother, pointing the mock pepper spray.
"I'm looking at you, Steven," he said.
Steven, who is 14, took a step back, laughing.
And the room of support personnel, including Matthew's parents, Terry and Lisa, Steven and his other brother, Bradley,16, clapped.
The caper was accomplished.
It was, everyone knew, a long-held dream of Mighty Matthew's to be a sheriff or police officer, someday.
The test run this spring was a roaring success by all accounts, except maybe for those of the two bandits.
Still, somehow, the thieves made it up to the sheriff's office, wearing the black-and-white striped jail jerseys, to tell Matthew what a fine job he'd done.
The boy lives with a life-challenging illness called mitochondrial disease complex, or mito complex I and III and chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction.
The rare disorder limits his growth and requires a 24-hour feeding tubes and ostomy collection.
Members of the Essex County Sheriff's office were alerted to the fact that Mighty Matthew is a huge fan of police action and has his own superhero persona determined to make life better for people everywhere.
So Cutting and his team of deputies set aside some time one Sunday afternoon to catch alleged lollipop thieves running rampant through Lewis.
Matthew's uniform was a special order from the sheriff's uniform company and donated to the honorary pint-sized deputy.
Badger had called United Uniform and asked them for a size 3T.
"The guy on the phone said, 'You want a what?'" he chuckled.
The regulation Essex County Sheriff's patch takes up most of Matthew's sleeve.
"He's been in the uniform most of the day," Matthew's mom, Lisa, said when they arrived at the sheriff's office that afternoon.
Bradley and Steven also earned sheriff's caps for their supporting roles.
"This was very creative. He had fun catching them," Steven said of the caper.
"He goes through a lot and always goes through it with a smile."
"I think he did great," Cutting said.
"He seemed to enjoy the entire experience. And remember," the sheriff added, turning to Mighty Matthew, "you are part of a special small group to receive a challenge coin."
The littlest deputy said simply, "Thank you."
Matthew travels routinely to Boston Children's Hospital for ongoing diagnostic procedures and treatment.
The family returned from a trip in early May.
Before coming home, his mom wrote in an update on their blog: "We stopped by the Boston Marathon Memorial site where Matthew placed a small lollipop bouquet on one of the trees. He also left a small message of hope on one of the signs."
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To learn more about Mighty Matthew and his condition, visit: http://www.mightymatthew.blogspot.com.


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Cris Ewing
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Composer, programmer and web designer. Cris currently lives in Seattle, Washington. He works for the University of Washington School of Medicine where he programs online tools and creates websites for the department of Radiology
Paul Roeland
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Open source activist, tech coordinator for several non-profits. Currently working for the Clean Clothes Campaign, past involvements include Friends of the Earth, a film festival, and a range of events with the wider ICT4D and Opendata movements.
Steve McMahon
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Steve is a partner in Reid-McMahon, LLC, a Plone consultancy specializing in work with non profits. He also does extensive volunteer work with the Davis Community Network.
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Brazilian Plone Evangelist, co-founder of Simples Consultoria, two time organizer of Plone Symposium South America (2009 and 2011).
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Greetings SitePoint community,
I have not been using JavaScript in a very long time, plus I am very, very bad at debugging, especially when it comes to IE. So, please excuse my ignorance and help me out a bit.
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<input type="radio" checked="checked" id="b1" name="inner_border" value="1" />

<input type="radio" id="b2" name="inner_border" value="2" />

<input type="radio" id="b3" name="inner_border" value="3" />

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var div = document.getElementById('inner_border'); if (div != null) { var radios = div.getElementsByTagName('input'); if (radios.length > 0) { for (var i = 0; i < radios.length; i++) { Core.addEventListener(radios[i], "change", FormValidation.innerBorderListener); } } } innerBorderListener: function(event) { var label = this.parentNode; var setClass = label.getAttribute('class'); var div = document.getElementById('inner_frame'); if (div.className != '') { Core.removeClass(div, div.className); } Core.addClass(div, setClass); }
a person selects one of the radio buttons (those that sit
inside of labels), I would like JavaScript to
fetch the value of class attribute of its containing label element
and add a class of the same name to div#inner_frame
The first block of JavaScript add event listener (change)
to all option elements.
The second block of JavaScript:
1. References parent label element.
2. Store its class name
3. References div element that needs to be added
a new class.
4. Checks if div already has any class name set and
if so, removes that class.
5. Adds a new class name, the same as the class name
set for label element that contains a option element
in question.
I know, I am not good at JS and I am sure this
simple functionality can be done in just a few lines
of code.
The problem is: all works as I expect it to work, but
IE. I think I have IE8 (if that matters). In IE, the class is added only when I move from one option to another. It should be like this. I click on option A. The class should change. But instead, I click on A, nothing happens. Then I move from A to B and only then the class is changed.
Can someone please help me? This should be a basic thing, I guess. Thanks so much and let me know if you need more clarifications. English is not my native language.
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One month after Production Resource Group purchased his company, Darren DeVerna, former president of Four Star Lighting, has joined PRG as vice president.
In his new role, DeVerna will be supported by the resources of Fourth Phase New Jersey, ProMix Electrotec Mt. Vernon and Scenic Technologies New York. In addition to the on-going support of several existing clients, he will concentrate on cultivating new relationships with clients that have not previously worked with PRG. He will be based out of PRG's Mount Vernon, NY, office and will report to Bill Groener, Northeast regional vice president.
DeVerna, formerly the president of Four Star Lighting, has been involved with countless theatrical productions such as Annie Get Your Gun, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, The Full Monty, Contact, Kiss Me Kate, Rent, and Music Man. Originally employed as an IATSE Local 1 stage hand, his efforts also include work with prominent charities, such as the Laurie Beechman Memorial Golf Outing, of which he is co-founder and co-chairman, and the Clearview School for Autistic Children.
"We've been trying to get Darren on board for a while and I am extremely excited that he is now a part of our team," says Jere Harris, chairman and CEO of Production Resource Group. "He and I maintain and promote very similar ideals of excellence in customer service and product quality. With my complete support, Darren will be the catalyst for fine-tuning."
"I am very excited about the great potential to build upon Fourth Phase's presence in the Theatrical market," says DeVerna. "By utilizing the existing strengths of all the PRG companies, we can only improve upon our process and its results."
Groener adds, "I have known Darren for many, many years and have tremendous respect for what he and his family achieved at Four Star. We are extremely fortunate to have him working with us in the vitally important NYC market."
As reported on the website last month, PRG, the collective of lighting, sound, and scenery companies, purchased the equipment of Four Star in July. The company had been owned for years by the DeVerna family until it was purchased by Matthews Studio Equipment in 1998. Matthews declared bankruptcy in April of last year, placing the future of Four Star in doubt. Click here for full story.


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Asana Column: Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose II)
Now that you've correctly aligned the foundation of the pose, let's see what happens when you collapse. Allow your torso to deflate and lean over the front leg. Your abdomen will become heavy, decreasing the space in your hip sockets, and your back knee will drop toward the ground. Feel yourself being overwhelmed by gravity. Don't stay long, for most assuredly this is not a good way to practice: Collapsing places tremendous, potentially injurious pressure on your joints and ligaments.
Bend your front knee again, while continuing to extend through your back leg. Instead of collapsing, begin to push down through your feet, and maintain a constant push away from the Earth for as long as you stay in the pose. Notice what happens as you hold the pose by pushing the Earth away: Your muscles work relentlessly, your breath tightens, and fluid circulation decreases throughout your rigid tissues.
Now, before you get too tired, try yielding. Exhale deeply and allow the weight of your lower body to flow into the ground. Without collapsing, give yourself to the Earth and let it hold you up.
After a moment of yielding, you'll feel a rebounding force travel back through your legs, into your pelvis, up your spine, and through your head. Let this force move through you.
As you remain in the asana, notice how yield and rebound alternate in a rhythm intimately related to your breath. You cannot breathe fully unless you yield, and you cannot yield unless your breathing is open. Let yourself be curious and explore how breath, yield, and rebound interact: Where in your breath cycle do you feel the rebounding force most strongly? There is no right or wrong answer to this question; your personal, ongoing process of inquiry and discovery is what makes this practice yoga.
If you are having difficulty feeling the "yield" relationship to gravity in Virabhadrasana II, get help from a couple of trustworthy yoga friends. Have one person place her hands firmly around your back thigh while the other person holds underneath the front thigh close to the hip joint.
As you breathe out, have your friends give strong traction to the thigh bones. Make sure their pull directly follows the line of the bones�the diagonal of the back leg toward the back foot, and the horizontal line of the front femur towards the knee.
As you inhale, sense into your lower body. If you are listening and allowing the natural movement to happen, you'll feel your legs actually retract slightly back into your body as a result of the pulse rebounding up from the Earth. Ask your partners to follow this rhythm. As you inhale, they draw strongly out on your thighs; as you exhale, they maintain firm contact with your legs but allow the thighs to retract back toward your pelvis. If you get confused, go back to the pattern of "push and push." Then, on an exhalation, release the tension in your muscles and again listen for the rebounding flow of energy coming back from the Earth.
When you're ready, try Virabhadrasana II to the left. On this side, continue to explore the three relationships to gravity. How much can you yield before it turns into collapse? How much can you support the rebound before it becomes a rigid propping? Coordinate your exploration with your breath. As you breathe in, think of yourself as a glassblower, breathing life into the form of the asana from the inside out. As you breathe out, release from the center of your abdomen, allowing the release to travel along both legs and into the ground.
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HHS: 3.1M Young Adults Covered Under PPACA
In just over 15 months, 3.1 million young adults between 19 and 26 years took advantage of the Affordable Care Act provision to receive health insurance coverage under their parents' plans, according to results of a federal survey released Tuesday.
In 25 years of being a health policy analyst, "I have not seen anything like the response that we've seen from this provision," Richard Kronick, deputy assistant secretary for health policy for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said in a news briefing Tuesday.
"The fraction of 19 to 25 year-olds with insurance has increased by 10 percentage points in a very short period of time, between September, 2010 and the end of 2011," compared to what it was before the provision took effect on Sept. 23, 2010.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the provision now allows "mothers and fathers to breathe a little easier" with no worries about who would pay the bill if their child was seriously injured or became ill.
"In the past, many young adults just starting their careers, or still studying, struggled to find affordable coverage. That led some to take jobs they otherwise wouldn't have just because they offered health insurance. And others simply went without coverage, living just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of medical bills and debt," she said.
The report, issued by the National Center for Health Statistics from the National Health Interview Survey, found that in before this provision of the ACA took effect, 64% of young adults in this age group had health coverage. By the end of 2011, 74.8% were covered, largely because of a boost in the number of individuals covered by private insurance plans.
"Gains in coverage were particularly large for young men, whose rate of coverage increased from 57.9% to 72% during this time period," the report said. "Before this policy took effect, young men ages 19-25 had the highest rates of being without insurance of any particular gender-age group combination."
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Missy Franklin is 17-years-old. She looks like an adult, acts more composed than any adult at the Olympics and competes at the highest level, which is why she looked nothing like a teenager in her 200-meter backstroke victory, both during her swim and in the immediate aftermath.
As usual, Franklin was humble after yet another spectacular performance. "I can't believe what just happened," said Franklin. "In that last 25, I knew I was giving it everything I had because I couldn't feel my arms and legs and I was just trying to get my hand to the wall as fast I could ... I could never dream for it to happen like that."
Franklin set the world record in a comfortable full body length win over Anastasia Zueva, as well as fellow American Elizabeth Beisel. The previous world record was set by Kirsty Coventry in 2009, which she set while wearing the now banned ultra-fast bodysuit.
This was Franklin's last individual swim of the games, but she has a chance at one more medal, in the women's 4x100 medley relay.
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AFC North Spin cycle: Leaders running in place
It was a lost week for the AFC North's top playoff contenders, but the Browns sure enjoyed themselves.
Cowboys beat Bengals after Saturday's tragedy
The grieving Cowboys rallied for a significant win on Sunday, beating the Bengals 20-19 on Dan Bailey's 40-yard field goal as time ran out.
Bengals place WR Sanu on I.R.
The Bengals placed WR Mohamed Sanu on injured reserve and promoted RB Dan Herron off the practice squad.
Bengals' ground game packing a major punch
One reason the Bengals have surged back into playoff contention: their running game has taken a major step forward.
AFC North Spin cycle: Steelers finish with a flourish
Don't forget about the Steelers. And don't pencil the Ravens in as AFC North champions just yet.
Bengals top Chargers for fourth-straight win
Andy Dalton scrambled for a 6-yard touchdown with 4:11 left for the go-ahead score and the Bengals won their fourth straight game, 20-13 over the Chargers.
Bengals WR Sanu could be done for the year
Bengals rookie WR Mohamed Sanu suffered a stress fracture in his foot in practice that will require surgery.
Chargers blacked out for second week in a row
The Chargers-Bengals game in San Diego will be blacked out on local television this Sunday.
AFC North Spin cycle: It's the Ravens' race to lose
The Steelers are falling fast. The Bengals are surging. Both, however, are still well back in the Ravens' rear-view mirror.
Dalton, Bengals cruise past Raiders
Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes and the Bengals beat Carson Palmer and the Raiders 34-10 on Sunday.
Rivera, Mularkey, Shurmur don't come through in clutch
Embattled head coaches have something in common: They all make late-game situational mistakes that cost their teams.
Green catches another TD in Bengals' win over Chiefs
Andy Dalton threw for 230 yards and accounted for three touchdowns and the Bengals beat the woeful Chiefs 28-6 on Sunday.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens inching away from pack
The Ravens took a big step toward gaining control in the AFC North by winning at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Bengals have had to be flexible in secondary
Injuries have forced the Bengals to adjust in the secondary throughout the season.
Key matchup: Bengals WR A.J. Green vs. Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers
Bengals WR A.J. Green has scored in eight consecutive games, but he has drawn a tough assignment this week.
The Cincinnati Bengals have acquired wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher on waivers from the Chicago Bears and placed Kirkpatrick on injured reserve.||||||| Kirkpatrick, the 17th overall selection in the 2012 draft, has been sidelined with a knee injury. He played in five games this season, with two tackles on defense and two on special teams.
Kirkpatrick was active for the first time this season on Sunday, ready to make his NFL debut against the Denver Broncos.||||||| Kirkpatrick hasn't played because of a knee injury suffered over the summer. The first-round pick hadn't been active for any game so far.
Kirkpatrick may not make his pro debut this week after all. The Cincinnati Bengals' top draft pick had to sit out practice on Monday because his left knee was sore. He hurt the knee while working out over the summer and had to miss much of training camp and the first three preseason games.||||||| Kirkpatrick was cleared to fully practice last week. Coach Marvin Lewis planned to play him in the final preseason game Thursday in Indianapolis, but that plan was put on hold when Kirkpatrick told the team his knee was bothering him on Monday. Kirkpatrick was the 17th overall pick in the draft. He'd hoped for a chance to win a starting job across from Leon Hall, but the injury ended that possibility.
Kirkpatrick will miss the start of training camp with a leg injury that he confirmed on Twitter.||||||| The first-round pick will be examined when the players report on Thursday for the start of training camp. The team hasn't confirmed the injury.


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Conservation groups contend the U.S. Forest Service has a duty to ensure that endangered California condors and other birds aren't killed by ingesting spent lead ammunition.
The Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Wildlands Council and Center for Biological Diversity want the Forest Service to place a mandatory ban on hunting with lead ammo in northern Arizona.
Arizona Game and Fish has been encouraging hunters to use non-lead ammunition. The agency says that is the best approach for long-term success of the condor program in the Southwest.
About 75 condors fly in a range that stretches from Arizona's Grand Canyon to southern Utah's Zion National Park.
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Kickball, a game show, a film, and a circus are several events planned to celebrate Coming Out Week, Oct. 21-26, at the University of Maine.
The week starts with a flag raising at noon Oct. 21 on the Mall. Students and staff are invited to Memorial Union's Multipurpose room 1-3 p.m. to write messages on fabric that will be used to make a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender support quilt for the Rainbow Resource Center (RRC). Queer Kickball will held 5-7 p.m. in Mahaney Dome.
An interactive educational game show will be played 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22 in North Pod in Memorial Union.
"Orchids: My Intersex Adventure," an award-winning film directed by Australian Phoebe Hart, will be shown at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 23 in Memorial Union's Bangor Room. A discussion will follow. An LGBT reception with cookies and ice cream is slated for 3-4 p.m. in the third-floor Student Life office, also in Memorial Union.
Rebecca Kling, a transgender performance artist and educator, will have lunch with students 1-2 p.m. Oct. 24 in the RCC. Kling will lead a workshop, "How to be an Ally to the Trans Community" 3-4 p.m. in the Bangor Room, then perform "Uncovering The Mirrors" at 7 p.m. at Al Cyrus Pavilion Theatre.
A potluck dessert dance party starts at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Bangor Room.
Comedian and fire juggler Keith Leaf is a featured performer in the Rainbow Circus 8-11 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Atrium in Memorial Union. Attendees are invited to wear a Halloween costume.
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July 30, 2013 – Kim Schnitker
// July 30th, 2013 // Quest for a Culture of Life in America
Kim Schnitker (KC) is absolutely passionate about NFP (Natural Family Planning). She will talk to anyone, anywhere about NFP, and claims that 10% of the children in her parish school are from parents that she taught NFP. With Catholic schools closing on a regular basis, maybe KC has the solution for keeping them viable/sustainable.
KC has a great story of conversion to Catholicism and NFP. How does she balance being wife to Ed and mother to six with her avocation for NFP couple recruiting, teaching and speaking? I think you will enjoy hearing her tell her story.
Every year or two the NFP community of teachers and promoters debates a name change for "Natural Family Planning". Various alternatives have been proposed, like "Fertility Awareness Methods", but so far none have caught on. KC proposes "Moral Family Planning" = MFP.
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