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Funding opportunities
FDA-compatible imaging technique for in vivo tracking of stem-cell derived chondrocytes
Funding Type:
Tools and Technologies II
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Funds requested:
$1 446 585
Funding Recommendations:
Not recommended
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Public Abstract:
About 43 million individuals in the US currently suffer from disabilities due to arthritis. The major source of pain in these patients is due to cartilage defects in the affected joints. Current treatments, whilst alleviating some of the clinical symptoms, prove insufficient to cure the underlying irreversible cartilage loss. Stem cells represent a unique source for restoration of the cartilage defects. Pre-clinical and clinical trials are currently pursued to investigate the potential of various types of stem cells and stem cell derived cartilage cells, which are transplanted into the cartilage defects, to repair arthritic joints and restore painless joint mobility. However, current challenges with this approach encompass loss of the transplanted cells from the transplantation site and cell death with clearance by the immune system. A major barrier for the development of successful stem cell therapies for arthritis treatment is our current inability to visualize the transplanted cells in the affected joints. Thus, successful or unsuccessful engraftment outcomes cannot be diagnosed directly, but have to be diagnosed months or years after the transplantation procedure via invasive or indirect measures (such as arthroscopies, biopsies or clinical evaluations). The goal of our project is to develop a non-invasive imaging technique, which would allow an early diagnosis of successful engraftment outcomes or detection of complications of the engraftment process within days to few weeks after the transplantation. Our imaging technique relies on an iron supplement drug (ferumoxytol, Feraheme), which is used in patients for the treatment of iron deficiency. This drug provides a strong signal on magnetic resonance (MR) images and, thus, can be used as a marker for stem cells. We will internalize ferumoxytol into stem cells and then depict the labeled cells after their implantation into cartilage defects with MR imaging in an animal model of arthritis. We predict that ferumoxytol-labeling will lead to long-term detection of stem cell transplants in cartilage defects on MR images and allow us to diagnose successful or unsuccessful stem cell transplant outcomes. We expect that loss of the ferumoxytol signal at the transplantation site indicates loss of the transplanted cells and that long term persistence of the ferumoxytol-signal on MR images indicates a successful cell engraftment. In a three-step approach, we will first optimize labeling of stem cells with ferumoxytol, then investigate long term signal characteristics of ferumoxytol-labeled cells in arthritic joints and finally, determine long term MR signal characteristics of successful and unsuccessful transplants. Since we use a clinically applicable cell marker and clinically applicable MR equipment, this imaging technique would be immediately accessible for monitoring stem-cell therapy outcomes in patients with arthritis. Results could be directly utilized to facilitate clinical trials.
Statement of Benefit to California:
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, causing annual costs to our society in medical care and lost wages in the order of $95 billion. According to the California Department of Public Health, more than 46 million Americans and more than 5.3 million Californians suffer from arthritis (www.cdph.ca.gov). In California, 21% of adults are affected by arthritis; 3.3 million are women and over 2.0 million are men. Cartilage defects within the affected joints are the major source of pain and functional impairment in these patients. Unfortunately, cartilage is not capable of regenerating or repairing itself. Thus, current conventional treatments, whilst alleviating some of the clinical symptoms, prove insufficient to cure the underlying irreversible cartilage loss and resultant disabilities. Stem cell transplants provide a novel and unique source to create new cartilage with the capacity to repair cartilage defects and, thereby, the potential to cure arthritic joints and associated clinical symptoms. However, it is not yet clear, which cell type, how many cells, which added growth factors and which transplantation techniques provide optimal outcomes. To date, a large proportion of transplanted cells die and/or are cleared from the transplantation site by the immune system. We aim to develop an imaging technique that will allow us to depict the transplanted cells directly, non-invasively and repetitively in patients, without the need of performing an arthroscopy. This direct visualization of the transplanted cells by an imaging test will allow us to better understand factors that promote or impair successful transplant outcomes and help us to select the most promising techniques for clinical applications. Since we use clinically applicable cell markers and imaging equipment, our imaging technique would be in principle readily accessible to patients who undergo cell transplants for the treatment of arthritis. California is a leader in the development of stem-cell therapies for the treatment of arthritis with several ongoing clinical studies in major academic centers. Our imaging technique could be immediately applied to these ongoing clinical trials, could help to identify the most promising approaches, could thereby have an immediate impact on patient management and transplant outcomes, promote significant breakthroughs in the field and, ultimately, help to improve the quality of life of Californians affected by arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. The principles of our imaging technique can be also applied for non-invasive monitoring of other stem cell therapies, thereby providing an important, immediately clinically applicable key tool that may redirect and advance the entire field of stem cell therapies.
Review Summary:
Osteoarthritis is a major debilitating condition characterized by the degeneration of joint (articular) cartilage. There is considerable interest in developing cell replacement therapies based on the use of stem cell-derived cartilage cells (chondrocytes). A significant impediment to progress in developing such therapies is the current lack of a non-invasive imaging modality to track cell engraftment outcomes in a timely manner. To overcome this bottleneck, the applicants intend to demonstrate the utility of two ultra-small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (USPIO) compounds for in vivo imaging of stem cells following transplantation into sites of articular cartilage defects. One of the compounds, ferumoxytol, is FDA-approved for a different indication. The applicants will first optimize the labeling of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and murine MSC (mMSC) with USPIOs. Then, the applicants will evaluate the magnetic resonance (MR) signal characteristics of USPIO-labeled stem cell-derived chondrocyte transplants in preclinical models of arthritis. Finally, in order to assess the feasibility of diagnosing the viability of transplanted cells in vivo, the applicants will determine if the MR signal characteristics of viable and apoptotic chondrocyte transplants differ. The reviewers agreed that this application addresses a critical bottleneck. If successful, this new imaging approach would have significant impact on facilitating the development of stem cell-based treatments for cartilage defects. However, reviewers felt the proposed approach lacked innovation, unless the use of ferumoxytol in this setting was to be considered novel. Similar studies on tracking stem cells and cartilage repair have been performed before. Reviewers raised several criticisms regarding the experimental approach. Although hMSC-derived chondrocytes are likely to retain sufficient USPIO label, reviewers doubted that this would be the case for hESC-derived chondrocytes, since undifferentiated hESCs will continue to proliferate as they transition through various stages of differentiation before becoming mature chondrocytes. This will dilute the label and, consequently, the strength of the MR signal. Reviewers also expressed strong concern regarding the hESC differentiation protocol, which leads to the formation of fibrocartilage, rather than articular cartilage. The preliminary data show the presence of mineralized tissue in hESC-derived cartilage, which is not a desirable outcome in articular cartilage. Since the applicants only assessed cartilage markers, the source of the mineralized tissue remains unclear. Furthermore, while the applicants provide preliminary data simulating MR imaging of live versus dead cells in vitro, reviewers questioned whether this approach would enable a similar distinction in vivo as additional cellular processes such as continued proliferation and macrophage clearance may affect MR signal strength. Finally, reviewers felt that the proposed mMSC studies were neither justified nor scientifically sound. Taken together, these issues undermined confidence in the feasibility of the proposed studies. The track record of the Principal Investigator (PI) is directly relevant to the imaging and arthritis aspects of this proposal, but lack of expertise in stem cell biology and cartilage development raised some concern. This is only partially alleviated by the team members at the applicant institution. The team also includes a Partner-PI who has imaging, cell differentiation and preclinical model expertise, as well as access to the second USPIO compound. Reviewers observed a certain redundancy in the experiments performed by the two groups, but some considered this a strength in terms of data validation. In summary, the applicants propose to use iron oxide nanoparticles to track stem cells after engraftment for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Although success would overcome an important bottleneck, reviewers' enthusiasm for this application was diminished by several critical flaws in experimental design. Thus, the application was not recommended for funding.


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The Equity ScorecardTM is both a process and a data tool. As a process, it combines a theoretical framework with practical strategies to initiate institutional change that will lead to equitable outcomes for students of color. The process helps to move an institution from a deficit-minded approach about students to an equity-minded approach: one that asks us to examine OUR practices, policies, and attitudes to create an equitable experience for all. As a tool, a Campus evidence team investigates quantitative and qualitative data and practices and policies to uncover barriers to access, as well as those hindering students from earning their degrees.
The Equity ScorecardTM Project is a two-year Clarion University study to identify areas where equity gaps exist to yield strategic recommendations to close those gaps.
The Equity ScorecardTM Project Team targeted its focus on three specific areas: Access, Retention/ Completion, and Excellence. Clarion University data regarding Access were compiled and analyzed by the Project Team. The results and recommendations regarding Access from the Project Team's analysis are found below.
Dr. Richard Lane, Professor of English
Dr. Susan Turell, Associate Provost
Dr. Carey Childers, Professor of Mathematics
Mr. Rogers Laugand, III, Minority Student Services
Ms. Rose Logue, Director of Administrative Services
Dr. Cahndice Matthews, Assistant Professor of Education
Mr. Jimmy McGee, Coordinator of Health Promotions
Dr. Miguel Olivas-Lujan, Professor of Administrative Science
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Training Course: Management Planning for Cultural Heritage
This is the first international training course prepared by the World Heritage Training and Research Institute for the Asia and the Pacific Region (WHITR-AP) in collaboration with the International Organization for Conservation of Cultural Heritage (ICCROM), on Management Planning for Cultural Heritage.
The course will be led by advisors from ICCROM and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) as well as domestic experts from universities and ministries. The course aims to equip participants with practical knowledge to initiate and develop management plans in their own countries. It combines classroom and on-site lectures with a range of learning strategies drawing upon participants' own professional knowledge to strengthen communication and sharing experience in practices. This should develop deeper understanding of management planning in various contexts.
The course is designed in line with Global Training Strategy for World Cultural and Natural Heritage (WHC-01/CONF. 208/14) and the UNESCO Periodic Report for Asia and the Pacific, to meet the needs of States Parties in sustainable conservation and development of heritage sites.
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VIII. Biographical Sketches of the NKF-KDOQI Vascular Access Work Group Members
The following are brief sketches that describe the professional training, experience, and principal business affiliations of the Work Group members. All Work Group members completed a disclosure statement certifying that any potential conflict of interest would not influence their judgment or actions concerning the NKF-DOQI.
Steve Schwab, MD (Work Group Chair), is Professor and Vice Chairman of Medicine and Co-Chief for the Division of Nephrology at the Duke University Medical Center; He also serves as Chief, Section of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Schwab serves on multiple editorial boards. Dr. Schwab is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Board for Nephrology and also serves on the American Society of Nephrologys Clinical Research Committee. He is the author of more than 100 articles and chapters dealing with issues in nephrology and end-stage renal disease. Dr. Schwab reported receiving grant funding from the NIH and Amgen Inc. He serves on medical advisory boards for Gambro, VascA Inc., and Amgen Inc.
Anatole Besarab, MD, FACP (Work Group Vice-Chair), is Chief, Section of Nephrology, West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Besarab has been a practicing nephrologist for 25 years. In the past decade, his work in ESRD has focused on optimizing the management of anemia and detecting vascular access dysfunction prior to thrombosis. He has been a consultant to industry and has served on local and national committees. Dr. Besarab has published more than 100 articles, ranging from basic science to clinical practice, and his work has been presented at most of the national and international nephrology society meetings. He has been on the editorial board of several journals and has been active in many societies. His current research interests include evaluation of diagnostic tests to detect angioaccess dysfunction and developing algorithms which maximize hematopoietic response to recombinant human erythropoietin. Dr. Besarab reported affiliations with Amgen Inc. and Schein Pharmaceuticals.
Gerald Beathard, MD, PhD, FACP, is a member of Capital Nephrology Associates of Austin, Texas. He practices nephrology on a half time basis. His practice is primarily limited to Interventional Nephrology. He is also the Medical Director of U.S. Vascular Access Centers. Dr Beathard has been actively involved with the endovascular treatment of dialysis access dysfunction since 1987 and has extensive experience in these procedures. He is the Medical Director of Nephrology Vascular Laboratory at St. Davids Hospital in Austin, Texas. He has published articles dealing with all aspects of dialysis vascular access and has been involved in workshops dealing with this area for several years. Dr. Beathard has been active in the practice of nephrology for 32 years. He is on the Editorial Boards of several journals. He holds appointments to the faculty at LSU Medical School in Shreveport, Louisiana, the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas and the University of Texas medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
Deborah Brouwer, RN, CNN, is a nephrology nurse with 17 years of clinical experience in all forms of renal replacement therapies. She has worked as an acute and chronic dialysis staff nurse, nursing supervisor, staff education coordinator, CQI Coordinator and a Clinical Support Specialist. Currently she is the Education and Development Specialist for the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Ms. Brouwer has published on the topic of vascular access nursing care issues. She enjoys lecturing about nursing issues involving vascular access at professional meetings around the country. She is an active volunteer with the NKF on the Public Education Committee and serves as the Nursing editor of the Family Focus Newsletter. She is an active member of the local ANNA Three Rivers chapter.
Michael Levine, MD, is the Director of the Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Access Maintenance Program, Section of Interventional Nephrology, for Milwaukee Nephrologists, a private nephrology practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A board certified nephrologist, for the last seven years Dr. Levines clinical practice has been dedicated to vascular access monitoring and percutaneous access salvage utilizing balloon angioplasty and mechanical thrombectomy. Dr. Levine oversees the care of the arteriovenous dialysis accesses for 400 hemodialysis patients, and in doing so, has performed approximately 700 percutaneous interventions on AV grafts and fistulae over the previous three years. His current areas of interest are the prevention of access thrombosis based on monthly intra-access flow measurements, developing strategies to increase the prevalence of native AV fistulae in the United States, percutaneous salvage of the failing to mature AV fistula, and methods, in addition to angiography, for accurately assessing the success of an intervention during the actual procedure. Dr. Levine is a member of the International Vascular Access Society, gives lectures on dialysis vascular access in the United States and abroad, and trained nephrologists from around the country in interventional techniques. While working on KDOQI, Dr. Levine was a member of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.
Richard McCann, MD, FACS, is Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Vascular Surgery service at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. McCann trained in general and vascular surgery at Duke from 1974-1983 and was appointed to the faculty following his residency. He has been active in vascular surgery, vascular access surgery, and kidney transplantation for more than 10 years. He has published 91 articles in peer-reviewed journals dealing with vascular surgery and vascular access. Dr. McCann is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the American Surgical Society, the Southern Surgical Association, the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Richard Sherman, MD, is the Medical Director of ESRD Services and Professor of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He was Medical Director of Dialysis at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey for 18 years and at the Dialysis Clinics, Inc., North Brunswick, New Jersey for 5 years. He founded and edits the bimonthly journal Seminars in Dialysis. Dr. Sherman has published more than 100 articles and, in recent years, has had particular interest in improving the evaluation of vascular access for hemodialysis. He is a member of the speakers program for Amgen, Inc. and Ortho Biotech, Inc. and serves as a consultant to Aksys, Ltd. Dr. Sherman reported receiving grant funding from Baxter Healthcare and R & D Laboratories.
Scott Trerotola, MD, is the Director of Vascular and Interventional Radiology and Professor of Radiology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Trerotola has had an active interest in hemodialysis access for more than 10 years and has published over 100 articles in peer reviewed journals, many describing the role of interventional radiology in hemodialysis access. His current research centers on the role of mechanical thrombolysis and stents in hemodialysis access, and he is a strong advocate of the physical examination of access sites. Dr. Trerotola is active in several professional societies and is on the editorial board of four radiology journals. He holds four US patents and is the inventor of the Arrow-Trerotola Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device, widely used in the percutaneous treatment of thrombosed hemodialysis access grafts.
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Dear Eisenhower Supporter:
Each year, as we reflect on where we have been and where we are going, we are amazed by the generosity of our supporters. Many of you have been with us since the early days and many more have provided support for recent projects that resulted in exceptional facilities such as the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Pavilion, Greg and Stacey Renker Pavilion, and Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center.
You've contributed towards innovative, state-of-the-art equipment, giving Eisenhower the edge to compete with the finest medical institutions. BIGHORN Behind a Miracle continues to support Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center and Eisenhower BIGHORN Radiation Oncology Center, saving lives and preserving families.
But perhaps your greatest achievement came to fruition in July as we welcomed our inaugural class of 22 primary care residents to Eisenhower's School of Graduate Medical Education and Research. Following many years of fund raising and the unwavering support of our Board of Directors, Board of Governors, medical staff and administration, the dream of becoming a full-fledged teaching hospital has become a reality -- your vision and your generosity made it happen.
Last year, we launched the Founders Society in recognition of donations given towards the School of Graduate Medical Education and Research. Our top level donors, recognized as Ambassador Society members, continue to provide unparalleled support wherever it is needed and as always, we count on the loyal and steadfast support of our Annual Fund and Legacy donors.
For more than 40 years, you have believed in Eisenhower Medical Center and our mission to serve this community and beyond, providing excellence in all that we do and in all that we are. We are grateful to have dedicated medical staff, employees and volunteers who also believe in providing the best health care possible.
Thank you for your ongoing, faithful support. Together we are partners in the miracles of today and tomorrow.
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Ranbir Kapoor's live performance
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There are certain things one can count on in this life, aside from death and taxes. In the fashion world, trends come and go, appearing on the runway one season, and ending up in the clearance bin one year later.
Thankfully, there are a few pieces a lady can always rely on when getting gussied up for a day at the races. Hats, skirts, fanciful jackets, and shoes are discussed, dissected and assessed before finally, the outfit is complete and you are ready for a glass of champagne.
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1) The Full Skirt – I refer to this piece as a "poofy" skirt because I love the way it makes me feel (light, up for anything, ready to cheer on the winning horse). You have the option of going for a tamer color like navy or black, or perhaps you're feeling a bit more bold, and want to try something like Patterson J. Kincaid's Laverne Brocade Skirt. Like I said, it's bold, but by no means tacky. Just be sure to tone down your accessories so that the poofy skirt gets all the attention.
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2) A Simple White Dress – Nothing is as classic as a well-designed white dress, be it sleeveless or otherwise. Not only that, but a white dress that fits well provides the perfect blank canvas to decorate. Throw on a colorful belt, or perhaps some fantastic wedges to smarten up your look. Better yet, go for broke in an eye-grabbing hat. My favorite dress right now is the fit and flare dress from Express.
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3) Espadrilles – The great thing about horse racing is that it takes place during a pleasant time of year, thus commanding you to put away those winter boots and bust out your seasonal best. Espadrilles will never, ever go out of style. Might I suggest J. Crew's Seville Wedge Espadrilles in flax?
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4) Cardigan – While blazers and denim jackets go well with just about anything, a cardigan is the best ladylike choice for keeping warm while still allowing your dress/poofy skirt to shine. In fact, J Crew's "Jackie" cardigan is a timeless addition to that gold brocade skirt I was telling you about (see #1).
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5) A Good Pair of Sunglasses – Trends are exhausting to keep up with, because as soon as you spend your money on what's "in," it's suddenly out. Why not invest in something that will last much longer than this month's issue of Vogue? Try on Tom Ford's Christophe Oversized Sunglasses. Don't be intimidated by "oversized." The shape of the frames fit almost any face, making you the woman everyone wants to stand beside (it's the power of Tom Ford, I tell you).


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2 U.S. Code § 57b - Representational allowance for Members of House of Representatives
(a) In general
There is established for the House of Representatives a single allowance, to be known as the "Members' Representational Allowance", which shall be available to support the conduct of the official and representational duties of a Member of the House of Representatives with respect to the district from which the Member is elected.
(b) Merger
The Clerk Hire Allowance, the Official Expenses Allowance, and the Official Mail Allowance, as in effect on the day before September 1, 1995, are merged into the Members' Representational Allowance.
(c) "Member of the House of Representatives" defined
As used in this section, the term "Member of the House of Representatives" means a Representative in, or a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.
(d) Regulations
The Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives shall have authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this section.
Source(Pub. L. 104–186, title I, § 101,Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1719.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 57b,Pub. L. 104–53, title III, § 314,Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 538, provided that, effective Sept. 1, 1995, Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives had authority to combine House of Representatives Clerk Hire Allowance, Official Expenses Allowance, and Official Mail Allowance into single allowance, to be known as the "Members' Representational Allowance" and to prescribe regulations relating to allocations, expenditures, and other matters with respect to Members' Representational Allowance.
Change of Name
Committee on House Oversight of House of Representatives changed to Committee on House Administration of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Jan. 6, 1999.
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The combination of a northwesterly flow aloft and a
series of Alberta clippers, will maintain a cold weather
pattern in Otsego County through this second week of
Temperatures will average a few degrees below normal, but there is no very cold arctic air in sight. Northwesterly winds will bring a few lake-effect snow showers on Friday, otherwise we'll get intervals of clouds and sunshine and highs in the mid-20's.
Skies will be mostly cloudy on Saturday with a fastmoving Alberta clipper that will bring mainly light snow, generally around 1" to 3' across most of our region; highs in the low 30's. As the storm system intensifies over the Canadian Maritimes on Sunday, a northwest flow will take over with variable cloudiness, some sunshine, and highs only 23 to 28 degrees.
With high pressure over the Great Lakes, Monday will feature partly to mostly sunny skies and highs around 30 degrees. Another fast-moving clipper will bring mostly cloudy skies and a few snow showers on Tuesday, with highs near 30 degrees.
During the first six days of the brand-new year, each day the weather was better than most local weather forecasts had indicated. A classic example was on Sunday and Monday, when skies were supposed to be mostly cloudy all day. The strong northwest wind on Saturday was indicative of an intense storm way up over Labrador, and the wind was a signal that the low would effectively block the next storm system moving eastward from the mid- Mississippi Valley.
Sure enough, as the north Atlantic storm moved very little, and a narrow ridge of high pressure building south from James Bay to the mid-Atlantic states, maintained very dry air, while the western low moved into the Ohio Valley.
In the Cooperstown area early morning lows were around zero degrees, but skies were sunny through the morning and early afternoon, then partly sunny with only some high, thin cirrus clouds, with a high in the upper 20's. On Monday, cold, rainy weather in the Dallas -Fort Worth was an important signal for clearing skies in Otsego County.
A cold front moved through the area during the early morning hours, with very light freezing rain, then a northwesterly flow of much drier air took over. Mark Hanok is an Otego-based meteorologist. You can visit him on the World Wide Web at http://members. aol.com/weathergazette.
Weather Watch
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Film examines Lance Armstrong's fall
There's nothing more heartwarming than someone overcoming impossible odds and achieving the pinnacle of success. The last thing you want is for that story to fall apart. When it happens to an icon like Lance Armstrong it's even more difficult to accept. He is someone you'd want to admire since he was both a champion and a do-gooder. How does the public react when it all comes crashing down?Continued ...
Taking risks and getting out of my comfort zone
I never thought that I would be trapped in so many whirlwinds of stressful thoughts about where I'm taking my life. There are so many different options to choose from, and so many decisions that have to be made. I feel like I am falling into an endless pit, awaiting my final decision that will inevitably lead me into the unknown that is my future.Continued ...
Denmark meeting expectations
Hej! My name is Max Ofer, and I am in Denmark through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. I live in a small town called Hjallerup, consisting of 3000 people, in the northern part of Jutland, the main peninsula of Denmark.Continued ...
Local Voices From Around The Globe: Settling in and having a smooth transition
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Teen Talk: Getting working experience has had its bumps in the road
Stepping into the working world has proven to be a lot harder than I thought it would be.Continued ...
Getting to attend a journalism and media conference
What has social media got to do with journalism? Why does the media focus on the topics it does, and how does that shape public opinion?Continued ...
Local Voice From Around the Globe:Thinking, 'How can this be?' all over again
I have at last bid farewell to India, and come home. However, the thread of my story did not stop at the departure gate, but continues on uninhibited, having only changed course.Continued ...
There is good, there is bad and then there is high school
Looking back at all my endeavors since freshmen year in high school, I realize that life moves on in a blink of an eye.Continued ...
Getting to know a man called 'Ee-yah'
Hughie Jennings died in 1928, but I feel like I know him well.Continued ...
Local Voice From Around the Globe: Keeping Thai while re-entering America
As I've begun my American life again, spending time with friends, holding up a job, etc, I've been able to stay above the tide of reverse culture shock and the sort of post-exchange despair that is common at this time for exchange students by meditating on some Thai-inspired thoughts.Continued ...
A new kind of racing is turning a dream into reality
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'If I Were the Dictator, I Would Want a Government-Guaranteed Mortgage': Dimon
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon said so many things during the bank's lengthy investor day last month, that much of it appears to have gone unnoticed. Still, it is difficult to understand why the following statement did not get at least a bit more attention.
"If I were the dictator, I would want a government-guaranteed mortgage."
That's right, he really said that. It was about 30 minutes after he told CLSA analyst Mike Mayo, "that's why I'm richer than you" -- a statement that has elicited far more discussion.
Dimon made the "dictator" comment in response to a question about how he would reform the current system of housing finance, which leans very heavily on government support via Fannie Mae (FNMA)and Freddie Mac (FMCC). Formerly only quasi-public entities, they have essentially functioned as arms of the government since being placed into conservatorship in 2008 by the Bush Administration. Politicians of all stripes say they dislike the status quo in mortgage finance, but no one dares offer a concrete proposal to change it for fear of being blamed if the fix doesn't work.So give Dimon credit for sticking his neck out and proposing something. In some ways, there is nothing wrong with the soundbite I have extracted from his larger statement (which I'll get to in a moment). Those who read the "dictator" remark as an indication of Dimon's arrogance should not get too excited. No one, after all, is surprised to find arrogance in a CEO of a giant multinational. Neither should we be shocked to hear an intelligent person -- Republican or Democrat, banker or Occupy Wall Streeter -- arguing the government must play a role in supporting the housing market. After all, the government has subsidized housing in some fashion since at least the 19th Century, according to James Hagerty's book The Fateful History of Fannie Mae. The ability of homeowners to deduct mortgage interest payments from their taxes has been around for 100 years, which is as long as the federal income tax has been a permanent part of U.S. law. U.S. government support for housing expanded when Fannie Mae (FNMA) was created in the 1930s as part of the New Deal, but it still took decades for Fannie to come to resemble the giant pillar of housing finance we know today. By 1981, Fannie was the fifth-largest company in the U.S. and it held about 5% of U.S. mortgages. That seemed remarkable at the time, but it looks quaint now. "In the years immediately following the 2008 crisis, Fannie, Freddie [Mac] (FMCC) and the Federal Housing Administration were carrying the default risk on around 90 percent of all newly granted home-mortgage loans," according to Hagerty's book. Near-total government domination of the mortgage market remains essentially unchanged today, despite distant glimmers of a private market revival for select mortgages. In other words, we shouldn't be surprised that Dimon wants the government backstopping mortgages. Such a system worked well for the U.S. for a long time, so it is a totally reasonable view.
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Bad Left Hook recaps the action of an eventful boxing Saturday with the daily Boxing Breakfast.
Boxing results for Saturday, including Ward over Green, Nino over Mayol, Rahman over Miller and Budler over Rubillar.
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As I read Vlad's op-ed in The New York Times, a Judy Collins tune kept replaying in my head: "Isn't it rich? Isn't it queer?"
The song, actually written by Stephen Sondheim, although it is Collins' signature hit, is "Send in the Clowns" and seems an apt soundtrack for current events. As we've stalled in making a decision about how to handle Syria (two years and counting), Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have been allowed to emerge as reasonable heads of state, talking down to the U.S., lecturing us about our misplaced belief in exceptionalism, and making demands that mock our president.
Nice work.
Putin hasn't had this much fun since he rode shotgun in George W. Bush's truck. Thanks to President Obama, the good times keep on rolling. We now have a catalog of blunders we can attach to Putin-related (Putinesca?) "diplomacy," a term that becomes more farcical by the day.
Recall that Bush, whose international outreach often included a ride around his Crawford, Texas, ranch, once said he looked into Putin's eyes and saw his soul. I have a photograph from the day in Texas that captures the two men grinning. Putin, it must be said, looks like he's having the time of his life and Bush looks, as he always did, confident and oblivious to the menace seated beside him.
Next we have Obama, who, in an intimate moment with then-outgoing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, conveyed a message to incoming President Putin. Thinking the microphones were off, Obama asked for a little space until after his re-election when he would have more wiggle room on missile defense.
"Wiggle room," now there's a foreign policy. As the red line has moved, then blurred, then moved again until now it is nearly invisible, Putin has approached the American people directly via the Times, while Assad issues orders to Washington: He'll sign the chemical weapons agreement if the U.S. promises to bug off.


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Even though they aren't moving, residents in Williston will be switching their water services. Earlier this year, Williston city commissioners annexed more than 4,800 acres of land into the city. That brought in new residents to Williston, who had been living in the county. Right now, those residents are hooked up to rural water, city commissioners accepted a bid on Tuesday to start expanding city water lines to the annexed part of town.
Construction on the project will be underway soon, and public works is hoping everything is installed by the end of the fall. Operations manager Scott Molstad says the city will be adding water main extensions, so they won't have to use rural water's lines.
"We connect the start of the rural water system to the end of the rural water system, and then we disconnect the rural water source and we source it by city water," says Public Works operations manager Scott Molstad.
Rural water and city water both come from the Williston Water Treatment Plant, so Molstad says there will be no change in water quality or cost.
"The cost of the water, I don't believe will change substantially. I believe that the rural water billing is the same as the city water billing costs," adds Molstad.
More than 300 residents will be making the switch to city water. Molstad says ten percent of residents have already connected to city water.
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SPIRITS and cigarettes were stolen during a burglary at a Colchester shop.
CCTV images of an alleged burglar have been released by police.
Officers want to speak to this woman after a break-in at St George's Store, Canterbury Road, just before 2am on December 30.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "A bottle of Malibu, bottle of tequila and various bottles of vodka valued at £150 and £40 of cigarettes were taken.
"The shop door was forced causing £250 damage."
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Do not be ashamed if the Dwight Howard saga confuses you.
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What is Howard's contract status?
His current contract with the Orlando Magic runs through the 2012-13 season, but he has the right to end the deal one year early and become a free agent in July. To invoke that "early termination option" or "out clause," a player typically must make that declaration by June 1 or within three days of his team's last game (including playoff games), whichever comes later.
Why is Thursday significant?
The NBA's trade deadline expires at 3 on Thursday afternoon. After that time, a player who can become a free agent or will become a free agent cannot be traded until the free-agency signing period begins July 11.
If Howard becomes a free agent, the team that has him when the trade deadline expires will be the only team that can offer him a five-year deal with annual raises of 7.5 percent of his maximum first-year salary of almost $19 million. A five-year, maximum-salary contract would be worth a total of $109.2 million.
All other teams would be limited to offering Howard a four-year deal with 4.5 percent annual raises of his maximum first-year salary of about $19 million. A four-year, maximum-salary contract would be worth a total of $81.1 million.
If the Magic retain Howard through the deadline, Howard would be eligible to sign a free-agent deal with another team in July. If Howard signs with a team with sufficient salary-cap room, such as the New Jersey Nets or perhaps the Dallas Mavericks, the Magic almost certainly would receive no players and/or draft picks in return.
Losing Howard without compensation would decimate Orlando's on-court product in the short term, but it would clear cap space for the Magic for future years.
With Central Florida's warm weather and Florida's lack of a state income tax, the Magic always have been an exceedingly attractive franchise to free agents. In time, the Magic could lure top players to rebuild their roster.
Would a sign-and-trade deal help the Magic?
A sign-and-trade deal would enable the Magic to receive assets if Howard remains with the team beyond the trade deadline and then chooses to sign elsewhere in July.
A sign-and-trade deal would be the only way Howard could sign a maximum-salary contract with a team that does not have sufficient salary-cap space.
But a sign-and-trade deal still would limit Howard to a four-year deal with 4.5 percent annual raises. So he would have no financial incentive to reach a sign-and-trade deal to go to a team with sufficient salary-cap space. In that scenario, Howard would not make more money, and his new team would lose assets.
Might Howard not exercise the early termination option in current deal?
That is a possibility. He would earn $19.5 million in 2012-13, and the Magic would have another season to make changes that could convince Howard to stay for the long term. The team would have a better cap situation after the 2012-13 season and could add a key player during the 2013 free-agency period. It also would mean Howard would become eligible for a maximum starting salary of about $20.5 million in 2013-14.
Who will make the Magic's final decision?
CEO Alex Martins was promoted to his current job in December. Martins has been in almost daily contact with Howard since then, and they've met face to face in recent days. In his new job, Martins now supervises General Manager Otis Smith. Ultimately, the new chairman, Dan DeVos, and his father, the team's owner, Rich DeVos, must approve any big decision. But Martins holds tremendous influence.


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Stephen P. Halbrook on Freedom & Prosperity Radio Show
Recorded: Sunday, August 24, 2014
Research Fellow Stephen P. Halbrook, author of Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and Enemies of the State appeared on Freedom & Prosperity radio to talk about his latest book. In the 1930's in Germany, the misuse of records resulted in the confiscation of weapons from Jews and other "enemies of the state." The Nazi party was able to consolidate power using the gun registration records of the Weimar republic. Stephen Halbrook speaks about the importance of the Second Amendment protections to prevent such actions in the U.S. today.
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: RadioIssues: Culture/ Society, Government Power, Gun Control, History (International), Political Ideology and Philosophy
Anthony Gregory: The Failures of President George W. Bush on The Tom Woods Show
Recorded: Thursday, August 7, 2014
Research Fellow Anthony Gregory, author of author of The Power of Habeas Corpus in America appeared on the Tom Woods radio show to discuss the record of President George W. Bush.
Experts: Anthony GregoryType: RadioIssues: Constitutional Law, Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Government Power, History (International), History (U.S), Political Ideology and Philosophy, Terrorism and National Crises
Ivan Eland Discusses Iraq History on Bob Zadek Show
Recorded: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Sr. Fellow Ivan Eland joins radio host Bob Zadek for a discussion on the history of Iraq and how Eland's book Partitioning for Peace outlines strategies for a peaceful, and partitioned, Iraq.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Economic Policy, Freedom, Government Power, History (International), Political Ideology and Philosophy
Stephen P. Halbrook: Are There Lessons for Us Today from Nazi Gun Control?
Recorded: Thursday, July 24, 2014
With new debates over gun control, renowned scholar, attorney, and author Stephen P. Halbrook speaks on the explosive findings in his new book, Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and Enemies of the State.
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Government Power, Gun Control, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Regulation and Deregulation
Eland on Russian and Ukraine Crisis
Recorded: Thursday, July 24, 2014
Sr. Fellow Ivan Eland was interviewed by Russian newspaper Evening Moscow on the ongoing crisis in Russia and Ukraine and the western medias reaction to events concerning the downing of a Malaysian Airlines flight #17 in Ukraine on July 17, 2014.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Government Power, History (International), Political Ideology and Philosophy
Robert Higgs on FDA and Consumer Welfare
Recorded: Wednesday, July 23, 2014
This presentation by Independent Institute Senior Fellow Robert Higgs was presented on July 24, 2014, at Mises University, sponsored by the Ludwig von Mises Institute, in Auburn, Alabama.
Experts: Robert HiggsType: Other EventIssues: Economists, Free Market Economics, Government Power, Regulation and Deregulation
Ivan Eland on Ramifications of WW1
Recorded: Sunday, July 13, 2014
What are the lessons of World War I? How did it shape the world today? And what does it teach us about global conflict 100 years on? Sr. Fellow Ivan Eland joins a panel discussion on RT television on the ramifications of World War I.
Type: TelevisionIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Economic History and Development (International), Government Power, History (International), History (U.S)
William F. Shughart Discusses the Import-Export Bank on The Gary Nolan Show
Recorded: Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Sr. Fellow William F. Shughart II appeared on The Gary Nolan radio show to discuss the Export-Import bank. In a recent syndicated Op-Ed, Shughart wrote that the Export-Import bank distorts prices and it interferes with the free flow of international commerce.
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- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup raisins or 3 tablespoons caraway seeds
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 5-6 times.
- Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a round loaf. Place 6 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves (8 slices each).
Originally published as Irish Soda Bread in Country Woman February/March 2010, p18
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Beth Dichter's curator insight, September 1, 4:40 PM
If the goal in education is to graduate students whom are 21st century ready (a century we are already 14 years into) the question of appropriate testing comes up. This post explores this issue and shares what may be taking place in a classroom and how it is not necessarily testable with paper and pencil. Therefore as educators we need to "promote self-initiated transfer."
The post is split into three sections. The first section looks at testing today. The second section provides "a picture of 21st century learning." The third section explores the challenge, the fact that in theory we are teaching one way and assessing a different way (and as they refer to it in the post, we may be teaching 21st century but we are using an assessment tool that is 20th century). The final section explores one possible solution.
There is much to ponder on in this post which may lead you to think of ways to help students take ownership of learning how to effectively transfer knowlege.
Ivon Prefontaine's curator insight, August 20, 3:14 PM
Digital technologies should fit the learning and its context. It is not the other way around that learning fits the digital technologies.
Willemijn Schmitz's curator insight, August 21, 12:08 AM
Moeten we volgens mij allemaal aan geloven! Allemaal programmeren leren.
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Love that students can learn the basics of coding within an hour.
Michelle Bish's curator insight, August 17, 10:24 AM
I need a social media feed aggregator but which one? Don't want to spend a lot of time trying each one out...
Tony Guzman's curator insight, August 18, 6:34 AM
Howard Rheingold has coined the term, Infotention (http://www.rheingold.com/university/mini-courses/) and this article helps you make more efficient use of your time.
Michel Müglich's curator insight, August 19, 12:35 PM
Social Media Plattformen aggregiert nutzen - Tools für mein PLE?
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The tools covered in this post by Richard Byrne are:
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* Teachem
* VideoNotes
* Blubbr
* Zaption
* EdPuzzle
* Blendspace
You will find a video tutorial both eduCanon and Blendspace.Bryne describes each tool in detail in his post, making it easier for you to choose which ones will meet your needs.
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There are a couple of tools here I haven't tried.
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The building of self-esteem in young people is a developmental step towards knowing oneself as capable and able to belong in a community. The importance of resilience, and being able to rebound from failure and hardship, is critical to building self-esteem.
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We can still learn a great deal from Maya Angelou. Her poetry and poetic voice shine for us.
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Learning or education and the industries employing need to work together to close the gap. The cycle for updating learning cannot continue to be so great or we need to change strategies and accept the irrelevance of some of the content we deliver.
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James Thurman Webb, PhD commented in a Facebook post about Robin Williams: "I have no doubt that he was a highly gifted man who struggled with existential depression. His intensity, sensitivity, and search for life meaning, characteristic of so many gifted people, permeated his life."
Intensity was an almost defining quality of Williams (and many gifted artists and other people). Polish Psychiatrist and Psychologist Kazimierz Dabrowski defined this intensity as overexcitability: an abundance of physical, sensual, creative, intellectual and emotional energy. As Dr. Webb and others have pointed out, intensity and other characteristics of giftedness may be misinterpreted as pathology.
One of my articles: What do you do with your intensity? [which links to a number of related articles] http://talentdevelop.com/2475/what-do-you-do-with-your-intensity/
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A cool iPad app for creating presentations, slideshows, videos with a lot of features. You can get a FREE Teacher Resource Kit and premium support as you get started using Shadow Puppet in your classroom. Don't forget to explore the suggested activity ideas.
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Looks like this app has lots of potential for the classroom.
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A cool iPad app for creating presentations, slideshows, videos with a lot of features. You can get a FREE Teacher Resource Kit and premium support as you get started using Shadow Puppet in your classroom. Don't forget to explore the suggested activity ideas.
Beth Dichter's curator insight, August 19, 6:36 PM
Here is a quick tutorial to teach you how to insert questions into eduCanon. You will need to have a video in mind.
* You can crop videos
* You can group videos together for lessons
* You can monitor student progress
"Watch the rest of 3 Minute Teaching with Tech Tutorials on this web page, or by opening this YouTube Playlist."
Gary Harwell's curator insight, August 19, 11:17 PM
Instead of putting on a video and relaxing, why not put in a quiz or some questions.......
Well Connected Mom's curator insight, August 22, 8:39 AM
An infographic good to go through with your children to prepare them ahead of time when surfing and using the Internet.
Quran Coaching's curator insight, August 22, 9:15 AM
The Quran-Coaching is the best platform for the quran learning by taking online quran classes.
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An art teacher and I (drama teacher) started to use a negotiated approach with students about 15 years ago. By working with students to be aware of curriculum expectations and discussing "what would this look like" we assisted students with developingntheir own learnign pathways and expressions of their learning - in keeping with the legislated requirements of curriculum. I've also noted over the years that elements of the International Baccalaureate - particularly the project work from MYP - reflects a similar approach.
Durriyyah Kemp's curator insight, August 22, 8:10 AM
Project-Based Learning is a great vehicle for allowing student to gain social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. The five core competency skills for SEL (self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and self-management) can be easily integrated into any project-based learning opportunity.
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La gestión es compleja pero los resultados lucen prometedores.
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Ivo Nový's curator insight, August 18, 10:22 PM
What is content Curation? Great explanation and very interesting interview with Robin Good on curation.
John Gougoulis's curator insight, August 19, 3:34 AM
An absolutely significant skill in any research or investigation, for educators and learners in the digital age - the curation of content- with a clear focus or question in mind, the capacity to target a search field, sift through, reflect on and make decisions about the most suitable resource or evidence to use. What a great learning experience.
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Five principles of engaging PD for teachers that feature "ongoing collaboration and communication among educators, community members, caregivers, and students. The most meaningful PD is continuous, on-demand, and social, while providing for unique classroom situations, individual teaching styles and various comfort levels with technology and new techniques."
CTL- VBCPS's curator insight, June 5, 9:01 AM
Yes! Students can provide an honest assessment of the learning environment that can give insight in directions that might not occur to us.
"Students are what we do. They are the center of our classroom, not us. However, as a teacher, I am the most impactful single person in the classroom. Honest feedback from our students will help me level up."


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A pit bull rescued from a violent dog fighting ring on the East Coast is getting a second chance in Portland.
The dog named Snow arrived in Portland from North Carolina Tuesday night.
Snow was rescued from a life of dog fighting and was at risk of being put down. That's when a local organization agreed to bring her to Oregon.
Snow spent nine months in a North Carolina dog shelter before a judge ruled that she did not need to be euthanized.
Ronnie Lucero, the director of Diamond Cut Loyalty Canine Rescue and Pit Bull Rehabilitation, heard about Snow and worked to bring her out west and give her a new life.
He dedicates his time to working with animals rescued from dog fighting rings to temper their behavior and get them ready to be adopted.
When Snow was first rescued, Lucero said she was skinny, malnourished and covered in cuts and other injuries.
Now, her physical health is improving and Lucero said he plans to begin a training program that will reset the dog's life from square one.
"The training is going to start as if she was a puppy," he said. "It starts with socialization. It will start with obedience. I have to read her like a book, as she will show me her downfalls and what she needs training with."
Lucero said Snow has already shown affection for adults and children and he's confident she will eventually be adopted out to a family.
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Seth Rogen to wed long-time girlfriend
Hollywood star Seth Rogen is to head down the aisle after proposing to his long-time girlfriend with an engagement ring.
The actor, who has appeared in Knocked Up, Superbad and Pineapple Express, proposed to Lauren Miller late last month, according to Life & Style.
They have been together since 2004 and an unnamed individual was quoted by the news source as saying Miller – a writer and actress – was unsure whether Rogen would ask for her hand in marriage.
"She'd started giving up hope that he would ever pop the question," the person remarked, adding: "Her family adores him; everyone is thrilled to plan a wedding."
Rogen, who said in an interview that he has "a girlfriend who is far prettier than I should have", is not the only actor to have got down on one knee recently.
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---- — It was very recently that inexplicably the name of Arne Sandli popped into my head. I hadn't thought about that name since my grade school days in Minnesota when we were briefly – very briefly – pen pals.
Our teacher set us up with pen pals that year. I think we were fifth-graders, and European students who were learning English and liked to practice it by writing letters were a little older than we. I was given the name of Arne Sandli, who lived in Norway, and his address. I sent a letter asking a few questions about his country and getting into my affinity for radio programs in the era before TV became popular.
Eventually he replied. I don't recall everything he wrote, but he simply answered my main query by saying, "I have a radio." It was later in the summer before I wrote again. This time I didn't get a reply. End of pen pals.
Back in those days pen pals were one method of reaching out to someone from another location or even another culture. In fact letter-writing in general was much more common than it is today.
One friend, whose father was our pastor in my early elementary years, moved away and we corresponded for a while. That too fizzled out eventually; out of sight out of mind, you know. I did run into him a few times later, twice in Michigan and once here in church camp-meeting-type settings. And I've encountered his older sister a couple of times in adulthood. But he and I have lost touch also.
The phenomenon of social media, however, has rejuvenated this type of contact. Going on Facebook, Twitter and so on, people are finding and friending others they've known in past lives.
As for writing letters, it doesn't happen much anymore. I have to admit, even as one who wrote for a living, sitting down to write a letter or send a card to someone was a task I found easy to put off or avoid entirely.
These days most people, especially younger ones, Facebook or Twitter. Or they text. If they really want to be thoughtful they send an e-card. I've even found myself poring through online obituaries from my old hometown and adding condolences on the newspaper website for someone I knew many decades ago.
My wife, like many other old-schoolers, is an exception. She still finds it more personal to send cards by snail mail for birthdays or anniversaries or send condolences. We still use postage stamps at our house.
As for me, in the electronic age I've found it increasingly easier to stick a brief birthday greeting on a friend's Facebook page. And the bulk of our Christmas greetings go out by email.
As for my old would-be pen pal Arne Sandli, even Google hasn't provided much meaningful help.
Jim Bailey's reflections on Anderson's past appear on Sunday. His regular column appears on Thursday. He can be reached by email at email@example.com.


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LUGOFF — Trailing two sets to one, the Nation Ford volleyball team rallied on the road to beat Lugoff-Elgin 3-2 (21-25, 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 15-10) to advance to the third round of the state playoffs.
Nation Ford will take on Hillcrest on Tuesday in the third round. The Falcons struggled early in the match, but were able to move their line up around and play better at the net and on the back line.
"We were on cruise control," said Falcons coach Carrie Christian. "We were playing hesitant and started playing more aggressive. We had to make some adjustments we hadn't had to make all season."
Nation Ford senior Amy Snyder got the Falcons off to a good start in the fifth and final game by serving for the first two points. Snyder led with 55 assists, four kills and nine digs. Junior Abby Wyman would have 14 kills and five digs and sophomore Jessica Kemp had 23 kills and six blocks.
Nation Ford started well in the fourth and second sets, as they went up 4-2 in the fourth set to open.
The Falcons' play at the net helped extended their lead to 9-5 before a Lugoff-Elgin timeout.
The timeout didn't help the Demons as Nation Ford continued with momentum on their side going up 13-7.