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How to Apply for SWGTC Scholarships
Click here to view all the merit-based scholarships available for Fall Semester 2014.
The deadline for these scholarships is July 24, 2014.
Merit Based scholarships are evaluated based on grades (transcripts), letter(s) of recommendation, and essays. Merit based scholarships are awarded based on availability. Applications for these scholarships are accepted the semester before they are awarded. You may apply only for those scholarships listed above that are currently accepting applications.
Review the General Scholarship Guidelines. These guidelines serve to offer further explanation to some of the criteria in SWGTC Foundation scholarship policies.
Download and complete the SWGTC Foundation Scholarship Application. Please turn in a different application for each scholarship for which you wish to be considered.
Attach all supporting documentation found in each scholarship's policies and procedures (such as essays, letter of recommendations, transcript, etc.) with the application and turn it into the Office of Institutional Advancement by the posted deadline. Incomplete scholarship applications will NOT be reviewed! The Office of Institutional Advancement is not responsible for notifying students of incomplete applications. Therefore, incomplete applications will simply be sent a denial letter in reference to the scholarship applied for.
Be sure you have completed a FAFSA. Completion of a FAFSA is required for all SWGTC Foundation applications. For assistance, please see the Office of Financial Aid.
If you have any questions about scholarships or the application process, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 229-227-2415 or the Office of Financial Aid at 229-225-5036.
The following scholarship is offered by the Thomasville Kiwanis Club and is being advertised by the SWGTC Foundation as a courtesy to students. Applications are available in the Office of Institutional Advancement, from the College Counselor in Student Affairs, or from a member of the Thomasville Kiwanis Club. These applications are reviewed by the Kiwanis Club and decisions are made by the Kiwanis Club. Applicants and Scholarship Recipients are notified by the Thomasville Kiwanis Club.
Kiwanis Club of Thomaville Scholarship
- Must NOT be receipient of any financial or scholarship aid.
Click on the links below to view each scholarship's policies and application procedures:
Albert & Esther Thomson Scholarship
Camilla Rotary Club Scholarship
Grady County Students Scholarship
Growing Nurses Recruitment Scholarship
Jeffrey T. Harris Memorial Scholarship
Jump Start - School of Health Sciences
Jump Start - School of Business
Jump Start - School of Professional Services
Jump Start - School of Industrial Technology
Lillie Jackson Gregory Memorial Scholarship
Maddox Veterinary Technology Scholarship
Medical Education Technology Inc. Scholarship
Mitchell County Students Scholarship
Non-Traditional Students Scholarship (List of Non-Traditional Careers)
William Howard Flowers & Maury Tice Flowers/Archbold Medical Center Scholarship
Student Enabling Program (Emergency Assistance)
The Student Enabling Program is a need-based program designed to help students with unexpected expenses that may prevent them from continuing their education. This program is open to all students who have completed at least 50% of their program of study. Students may only receive assistance ONCE. This assistance will not be available during the first and last weeks of the semester applied in.
To apply for the Student Enabling Program, complete an application form, information sheet, and include all supporting documentation listed in the policies and procedures. Completed applications should be returned to the Office of Institutional Advancement.
Click here to download the Student Enabling Scholarship Policies & Procedures.
Click here to download the application form and information sheet.
High School Scholarships
The SWGTC Foundation offers high school seniors the opportunity to apply for a scholarship before graduation. A scholarship is awarded to students from each high school in Thomas, Grady, and Mitchell Counties. Applications for the High School scholarship can be picked up at your high school counselor's office or SWGTC. Scholarship recipients are awarded a $500 scholarship upon enrolling at SWGTC. Awards are announced before high school graduation.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Bright from the Start (Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning) Scholarship Program
BFTS provides financial help through its "SCHOLARSHIPS" program. "SCHOLARSHIPS" is for childcare staff and family daycare home providers who work in licensed centers or registered homes. An individual preparing for work that is interested in working in a childcare program, but not yet employed, does not qualify for this financial assistance. "SCHOLARSHIPS" considers wages, position, hours of employment, length of employment, and work setting in determining eligibility for this financial assistance. SCHOLARSHIPS pays, directly to the institution, 80% of fees not covered by HOPE or PELL if enrolled in a public two- or four-year institution in an early childhood care and education program of study. It does not cover course work offered through Continuing Education—only academic, credit-bearing course work is covered. At private institutions, SCHOLARSHIPS awards up to $1800 per semester after HOPE and PELL have been applied.
Many teachers may not need tuition assistance but SCHOLARSHIPS also provides a cash stipend of $200, directly to the teacher each semester or $150 each quarter that he/she is enrolled in an eligible program. The student receives the stipend regardless of their financial aid status. Finally, there is a one-time CDA (a national credential) assessment fee scholarship available through this program. For all your questions regarding "SCHOLARSHIPS" please call Care Solutions directly at 1-800-227-3410 to talk with their trained staff or go to http://www.caresolutions.com/content/page.cfm/183/ .
Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE) Call for Scholarship Application
*This is not a SWGTC Foundation scholarship please submit application to the address below.
The Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE)offers three nursing scholarships for students enrolled in Georgia's nursing programs. These include:
LUCY WILLARD Scholarship which is given to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Student
SARAH HELEN KILLGORE Scholarship which is given to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Student
SPILLMAN-BISCHOFF Scholarship which is given to a Graduate Nursing Student
The amounts of the scholarships depend on the interest earned on the scholarship accounts for the previous year. The amount is never less than $500. The scholarship is for a one time award.
The Georgia Association for Nursing Education collaborates with the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) and the Georgia Nurses Foundation (GNF) in the scholarship awards. The Nurses Foundation coordinates the call for scholarship applications and plans a scholarship committee meeting between the 3 involved entities. One representative from GANE, GNA and GNF attend the scholarship committee meetings, score the applications and determines who will receive the 5 designated scholarships (3 of which belong to GANE). Once the scholarship recipients are determined, the information is provided to the Board of Directors for GANE. The board determines the amount of each scholarship based on the earned income for the previous year. The president then sends out a congratulatory letter to the recipient along with a check for the scholarship amount. The scholarship recipients are invited to the annual GANE meeting that occurs in February each year. The recipients are announced at the meeting, and if present, are invited to say a few words to those attending the meeting. While the GANE web site maintains the scholarship criteria and the application, potential recipients should go the Georgia Nurses Foundation web site (since they coordinate the committee) for the latest information regarding application due dates and other required information to send in along with the application.
Should an applicant have questions they can contact either the Georgia Nurses Foundation or email any of the Board of Directors for GANE (board list on GANE web site).
GANE Scholarship Committee
Attn: Gwen Renee Baca
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Bldg. 900, Rm. 3.213
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Office Phone: 678-226-6269
The Manufacturers Education Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: In order to qualify for a scholarship provided from The Manufacturers Education Foundation, a student must:
- Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Georgia;
- Enrolled in one of the Technical College and have been accepted in one of the following program areas or area that transitions the applicant to the field of manufacturing: Automated Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, and Mechatronics or others related to manufacturing;
- Have a GPA of 2.5 and have earned at least 15 hours in desired program area;
- Currently employed in manufacturing or a desire to enter the field of manufacturing once applicant has graduated;
- Demonstrate financial need with copy of previous year's income tax return; and;
- Demonstrate in a letter (500 words or less) how this scholarship will benefit the applicant and his/her future educational plans.
Application cannot be processed unless all required documentation is attached to application at the time of submittal.
Selection: The Technical College System of Georgia Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee shall select and shall notify the scholarship recipient. The Donor will be notified after the selection process is completed regarding the name of the recipient.
Termination: If the recipient fails to enroll, withdraws from the college or does not maintain eligibility requirements, the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation will select another student if time permits; otherwise, funds will be held in the Donor's account to be carried over to the next semester.
Award: Two scholarships of $1,250 each are to be awarded each semester. Funds are to be used for tuition, books, or program supplies. Before funds will be disbursed, the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation Office must receive a note of thanks from the recipient to the donor(s) to be mailed by the Foundation Office.
Deadline: June 16th for Fall Semester
October 15th for Spring Semester
Application as described in criteria must be submitted to:
Technical College System of Georgia Foundation
Attention: Lauren Pugh
1800 Century Place
Suite 275
Atlanta, GA 30345
Print the Application
More information about scholarships, awards, and the annual conference may be found on the GANE website at http://georgiaassociationfornursingeducation.com


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Are YOU ready for timeline?
March 28, 2012
Are YOU ready for timeline?
In case you aren't in the loop, Facebook has set a date, March 30, for the mandatory switch to timeline for all fan pages. This includes all business and non-profit organization pages. Though this does not apply to personal pages, it's not too early to start thinking about your own timeline and cover images. There hasn't been a date set for an official timeline switch for all pages but it seems it could be coming sooner rather than later based on the mandatory switch for fan pages.
I have been trying out timeline for a few weeks now and, I have to tell you, I am really liking it. I know Facebook has a reputation for changing rapidly and dramatically and not always for the better. But, I think this is a great update.
The best part of timeline is the ability to add a large image to the top called the cover image. The whole point of the cover image is to represent yourself; your likes, your personality, your humor. Be creative! Check out these awesome personal page covers and non-profit fan pages.
Creating your own cover image
Inspired by these awesome examples, I decided to create my own creative cover. There is a great Photoshop template at the end of the personal page covers article from above. You can create your cover directly in the template in order to get a good idea as to how it will actually look on your timeline.
Using the Photoshop template, I decided to combine the following images into something unique and unexpected. Take a look at my Facebook cover.
Don't have Photoshop?
No problem. There are tons of websites and apps dedicated to helping you create unique cover pages.
My personal favorite was Sumo Cover. It is an app that integrates with your Facebook page. I found that it has a super easy to use interface that allows you to upload photos from your computer, select pre-existing backgrounds, or select from any of your Facebook photos. In creating your cover image, you can add various effects, text, increase or decrease image size.
Beware though. One problem I did encounter with this app was I could not figure out how to upload my saved cover to my Facebook timeline. I alerted the company so hopefully this glitch will be fixed.
It's always better to create a unique image, but if this isn't realistic for you, Sumo Cover, offer pre-designed covers for download. However, be on the lookout for cheesy "Myspace-esque" templates and layouts.
I recently created a Facebook cover for the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem program. Take a look!
You've seen my Facebook cover. Now, I want to see yours!

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UofL Depression Center conference focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder
Oct. 25 event is free and open to the public
The topic of this year's Annual UofL Depression Center Conference public presentation is "Understanding and Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder." The free event is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St. Registration is at 5:45 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 6 p.m.
The speaker will be Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, Ph.D., professor and associate vice chair of clinical research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Her talk will help participants become familiar with the signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the basics of effective treatment.
Rothbaum specializes in research on the treatment of individuals with anxiety disorders, particularly PTSD. She has authored more than 200 scientific papers and chapters and has published four books on the treatment of PTSD. Some of her current research focuses on treating chronic PTSD in Iraq war veterans using virtual reality exposure therapy combined with medication and PTSD prevention in emergency room patients.
Rothbaum has served as a Blue Ribbon Panel Member for Pentagon officials since 2009 and was a consultant to the U.S. Department of Defense following the 2010 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. She was recently appointed to the committee for the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Study on Assessment of Ongoing Efforts in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Rothbaum received the Diplomate in Behavioral Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. She has served on the Board of Directors and as past president of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies. She has also served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Traumatic Stress.
The Sixth Annual Depression Conference is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Norton Healthcare; Our Lady of Peace, a part of KentuckyOne Health; Seven Counties Services; University of Louisville Hospital; and The Brook Hospitals.
An all-day educational session for physicians, nurses and other health care providers will be held Friday, Oct. 26, also at Clifton Center. This session provides continuing education credit and costs $90 for non-UofL faculty, residents and students.
For more information about the public event or the educational session, contact the UofL Depression Center at 502-813-6634.


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The top prospects in the 2011 NBA Draft are gathering in Chicago for the annual draft combine. Players will be measured, will undergo athletic tests, meet with teams and -- with some exceptions -- will run drills to test skill levels. A few of the best prospects, including presumptive No. 1 pick Kyrie Irving, will skip the drill portion, reports Chad Ford.
But the measurements are one of the main attractions; expect to hear about Bismack Biyombo's crazy wingspan (measured at 7'7 at Nike Hoop Summit) and any number of players who will turn up a few inches shorter than listed in college. Much ado will be made about the measurements, but in the end, how it translates on the court is something teams will have to figure out.
Teams get a chance to interview 18 of the prospects at the combine; this is most notably a chance to talk to the top prospects to begin to get a read on how they handle pressure and what their personalities are like. Players can raise red flags in these sessions; Hassan Whiteside hardly needed help raising red flags last year, but his combine claims -- apparently dead serious -- that he should be the No. 1 pick furthered the big man's reputation as an overconfident kid.
ESPNU and ESPN3.com will carry live coverage of the draft combine on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to this StoryStream for updates throughout the combine.


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MS Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy General Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy specialization
Prepare yourself for expanded career opportunities and job satisfaction in the counseling field. Capella University's online Master's in Family Therapy program develops your proficiency in addressing disorders within the family system.
In compliance with COAMFTE's policy on public disclosure, Capella University reports publicly student achievement data (including graduation rates, national exam pass rates, and licensure rates), expected program length, and maximum time to complete the degree. This information may be found on the COAMFTE website. Capella University's program has been COAMFTE-accredited since May, 2013.
This COAMFTE- and CACREP-accredited program includes a rigorous combination of distance education and face-to-face preparation. The curriculum includes online coursework, residential colloquia, and clinical field experiences to prepare you for state licensure eligibility.
To learn more about this degree program, request more information and we will match you with an enrollment counselor who specializes in your area of study.
If you are seeking information on professional licensure, view our licensure information.
Degree Outcomes
With your Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy from Capella, you'll integrate and apply research and theories in the practice of marriage and family therapy, including relational/systemic theories, theories of individual and family development across the life span, and other foundational theories in marriage and family therapy to clinical practice. You'll also learn to think critically and write effectively in the discipline by analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the theoretical and practice issues relevant to family dynamics and systems theory in the field of marriage and family therapy. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
View full learning and career outcomes report for this program at CapellaResults.com.
Career Outcomes
Common jobs with an online program in general marriage and family counseling/therapy include behavioral disorder counselor, counselor, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, substance abuse counselor, therapist or vocational counselor. Potential workplaces and fields include mental health, educational institutions, private sector, health care or child welfare/children's services.


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(WMC-TV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the fire at the bio-diesel facility is still burning in New Albany. Action News 5 cameras captured the second explosion that happened at the plant Wednesday afternoon.
Carl Harlin, the plant's manager, says the company converts chicken fat to alternative fuel. Despite the explosion being heard, seen, and felt for miles, nobody was injured.
"I walked outside. I noticed every tree in my yard was glowing orange and then it hit me, I said, 'There's something going on,'" said neighbor Randy Whiteborn. "It always worried me being so close, but you never think anything like this is going to happen."
The chemicals that posed a threat are in tanks that appear to be safe.
"None of that's burning, none of those tanks were compromised," said Harlin.
Bill Mattox lives a couple of miles from the facility.
"I heard it at 5:30. It woke me up and kind of shook the house. So it was a pretty big show this morning. A lot of people around town saw it and heard it," he said.
Two of Harlin's employees were at the facility at the time of the explosion.
"He just grabbed the newer guy and said, 'Come on, let's go.' And they ran," said Harlin.
Federal and state agencies are in Union County testing the air quality. So far, there are no reported problems.
The explosion knocked out power to customers in the town of Blue Mountain, which is a few miles from the facility.
First responders were unable to fight the fire for quite some time Wednesday for fear of additional diesel tank explosions. Afterward they said it is a difficult situation because it is hard to fight burning chemicals with just water.
"The best thing we can do at this time, I just let the fire burn itself out, because we don't know which chemicals has [sic] leaked out and which has not," said Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton.
The tanks with substances inside have all exploded and fire crews are waiting for everything to burn out. The explosions also led to grass fires.
The Red Cross provided help to first responders who were at the scene for about eight hours.
Also, the Red Cross provided aid after a gas line not too far from New Albany ruptured Wednesday evening.
First responders knocked on residents' doors on Old Highway 15, urging them to seek shelter at a Red Cross location at the Victory Life Center in New Albany on Denton Road.
It was not a mandatory evacuation, but as the temperature drops and the bio-diesel continues to burn the smoke will settle, which creates possible danger to people.
The New Albany school district canceled classes for Thursday due to the bio-diesel explosion.
Click here to see more photos from the scene of the explosion.
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Dormant credit accounts may be more susceptible to fraud
Updated: Saturday, August 3 2013, 01:51 PM CDT
If you think those credit cards you're no longer using are off limits to con artists, you're wrong.
Your dormant accounts might be the most susceptible to fraud.
Shattered glass and partially completed construction is all you can see at this abandoned strip mall. What happened?
Work came to a halt after contractors on this job were arrested for their role in a credit scam case that cost consumers more than half a million dollars.
It all started with one bad credit card company employee.
(Mona Hernandez, US Postal Inspector): "She knew that these were dormant accounts which the businesses had lost track of so she would go in manipulate the account."
She would create new credit cards based on these dormant accounts and ask accomplices to use the cards.
(Mona Hernandez, US Postal Inspector): "Multiple contractors were arrested in this case, many of them were recruited as the runners to purchase equipment that was used for the purposes of building materials."
The contractors would buy construction equipment and either sell it or use it on their projects.
In all, there were 50 victims. Postal inspectors caught the mastermind behind the scheme.
(Mona Hernandez, US Postal Inspector): "She ended up confessing to compromising 30-40 dormant accounts."
Some advice from postal inspectors to consumers.
(Mona Hernandez, US Postal Inspector): "This is something that can affect anyone not just businesses… if they have accounts that are dormant or unused they have to get those closed."
Postal inspectors also recommend checking your credit report, which may indicate any unused or dormant accounts in your name.


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Contract Compliance Division
The Contract Compliance Division (CCD) monitors City of Minneapolis construction and development, commodities and supplies, and professional and technical services contracts by enforcing related local and federal civil rights and wage laws and policies. CCD monitors City contracts to ensure that minorities, women and low income business owners and workers have access to employment and contracting opportunities and that workers are paid appropriate wages. CCD is responsible for ensuring compliance in five primary program areas: affirmative action, minority and women business inclusion, minority and female employment, Davis Bacon and prevailing wage, and HUD Section 3 contracting and employment. CCD is also a certifying agency of the Minnesota Unified Certification Program (MNUCP), a statewide collaboration, certifying disadvantaged businesses. CCD work is mandated by Minneapolis City Code of Ordinances Title 7, Chapter 139.50; Title 16, Chapter 423; and Title 23, Chapter 26, and Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26.
Equity Goals
The City of Minneapolis aims to provide equal opportunities to all businesses, with an effort to redress discrimination in the City's marketplace by setting various goals on city projects. The City has a number of programs to work towards this effort including: Small and Underutilized Business, Housing and Urban Development Section 3, Construction Workforce Goals, and Supplier Diversity.
Pre-Award Compliance Review
All contracts in excess of $50,000 are subject to a pre-award compliance review. A comprehensive review of the pending contract is conducted; this includes a review of the firms' affirmative action planning and good faith efforts to meet set goals and policies.
Contract Monitoring
Throughout the duration of the contract, CCD monitors compliance with all applicable requirements, laws, and policies.
Interested in working on City contracts?
To stay up-to-date on RFP's and Bids published by the City please click on the link below to receive email alerts: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/business/business_doing_business_with_city
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Seven Spring/HiddenValley - 5 Bedroom Home with Hot Tub in Seven Springs
- bedrooms 5
- baths 1½
- sleeps 14
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
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rates (USD)
/ night
$ 925 - $ 1,675 / week
vacation rental description
Very Beautiful and new 5 bedroom home located within minutes of Seven
Springs and Hidden Valley ski resorts. Surrounded by 2 ½ acres of
beautiful woods, this home is everything you could want and more.
This cabin is with walking distance of the Forbes State Forest. There
are hiking and skiing trails to enjoy the woods. You will find this
home to be a beautiful rental at a reasonable price.
To enjoy the beautiful Mountain View, there are two very large decks.
One is located just off the kitchen and the other is through the
double doors in the front of the home, where the hot tub is located. This is a unique opportunity to
experience the Laurel Mountains within the privacy of you own mountain
rental property.
There is plenty of space for sleeping arrangements. The master
bedroom, located on the main floor is located just off the Kitchen,
has a large queen pillow top bed. This bedroom also has a closet,
dresser, and television. Two bedrooms are located up the spiral
staircase in the loft. Each bedroom is private that contain a double
bed and dresser. Two bedrooms are located in the completely finished
basement. One of the rooms has a queen bed, dresser, and walk in
closet. The other bedroom has a King bed and dresser.
There are other seating areas located throughout the cabin. One is the
office/desk area located in the hallway of the loft. Here you can
read, catch up on work, or just enjoy the view from the four windows
that overlook the mountain. Another is located in the basement, just
at the bottom of the steps leading to the first floor. Here you will
find a gas fireplace, flat screen television, and a futon that can
also serve as additional sleeping accommodations.
The great room has plenty of space and natural light for guests.
There are cathedral oak ceilings, wood floors, a large stone fire
place (of which the wood is free), and a huge table/ bar for guests to
dine. This table which seats up to eight people is in natural form,
so it looks like a tree and still has the bark on! Also located in the
great room is a big screen TV with Bose surround system.
The kitchen has all brand new cabinets which make room for all
utensils for cooking that include pots-n-pans, full place settings,
and smaller appliances that the home provides. There are brand new
appliances that include a stove and double door refrigerator.
There are 1 ½ bathrooms that have endless hot water. The one is a
powder room and the other has a large stand up shower. Both are
equipped with towels and toilette paper at no additional expense.
The driveway raps around the house to accommodate cars. There are two
parking pads on the way up the driveway for additional cars.
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Russell Reed 412-629-7750
house rental amenities
- * 5 bedrooms
* Full linen supply
* Complete Kitchen
* Full dish/utensil/cooking supplies
* 1 1/2 Bathroom
* Supplied w/ tissue and napkins
* Office area
* Great room/ cathedral ceilings
* Big Screen/ along with other TV's
* Large collection of movies
* Lots of Parking
* 2 large decks/ Hot tub
* Firewood provided
* Pets/smoking allowed
activities and attractions in Seven Springs Other Pennsylvania Areas
*You are on top of the mountain so everything there is to do is within
a short drive.
*The Cabin is conveniently located only 6 mile from Hidden Valley Ski
Resort and 10 Miles from Seven Springs. It is just 5 miles off Route
31, which is the main road for Hidden Valley.
*A few miles down the road is Roo's Snow Tubing Park, which also
offers horse drawn sleigh rides.
Also located there is John Harvard's, which offers fine food and beverage.
*You will be within a 6 minute drive to two lakes that have public
beaches and fishing areas.
*10 miles down the road is the Caddie Shack, which has three Go-cart
tracks, a driving range, batting cages, bumper boats, and a mini golf
*There are 3 public golf courses within 10 miles of our cabin.
*The property is with in walking distance to Forbes State Forest which
has great hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails. There is plenty of
wild life in the area.
vacation rental rates
Summer, Fall, and Spring:
Start $625 weekend and $925 a week
Winter (Ski Season):
Start $825 weekend and $1275 a week
Additional night can be added for $150 a night
Weekday only rental at discounted rates.
Holiday rates will be increased.
Rates between Dec 27-Jan 1 are $925 per night
Russell Reed 412-629-7750
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Seven Springs
- Seven Springs Resort
- Hidden Valley Resort
- Golfing,Swimming,Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Wineries
Top things to do on a budget
- Koosier Park
- Laurel State Park
- Ohiopyle
- Penn Scenic
- FallingWater
Top things to do with a family
- Caddie Shak
- Living Treasures
- Idelwild Amusement Park
Russell Reed , owner


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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Tourists who had been denied access on the main road to the Grand Canyon Skywalk now have a way to get to the glass bridge, be it through a bypass route or a rancher's checkpoint.
The Hualapai Tribe, which operates the Skywalk, received a federal permit to create a three-quarter-mile route that will run adjacent to Nigel Turner's ranch. A spokesman said it would be complete Tuesday.
The temporary right of way separates traffic from heavy equipment being used to pave the stretch of Diamond Bar Road. It also allows tourists to avoid a fee Turner had imposed to drive through his property.
Turner had shut down part of the road last week. He said he has reopened it and lowered the fee from $20 per person to $5 per car.
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A Florida man was executed Wednesday for the murder of a guard during a botched 1987 prison van ambush intended to free an imprisoned friend.
William Van Poyck, 58, was pronounced dead at 7:24 p.m., 23 minutes after the injection process began at Florida State Prison.
"Set me free," were his final words.
Van Poyck's case garnered international attention because he published three books and maintained a blog while on death row. He even wrote recently about his pending execution.
The family of the slain guard, Fred Griffis, has said in interviews that they were frustrated that news stories focused on Van Poyck, the crime and his writings -- and not Griffis.
Van Poyck and Frank Valdes ambushed a prison van outside a West Palm Beach doctor's office in a failed attempt to free James O'Brien -- with whom they'd served time. Griffis was fatally shot after he threw the van's keys into the bushes to foil the escape. Van Poyck and Valdes were captured following a car chase.
In his appeals, Van Poyck argued that Valdes fired the fatal shots and that if the jury had known that, he wouldn't have been sentenced to death. The Florida Supreme Court last week rejected Van Poyck's latest appeal involving Valdes' widow, who says her husband told her he was the shooter.
The justices noted that Van Poyck planned the escape attempt and that he and Valdes carried loaded weapons.
In 1999, Valdes was stomped to death in prison. Seven guards were charged with his death, but none were convicted.
Following Valdes' death, Van Poyck was moved to Sussex State Prison in Virginia for his safety. That's where he wrote a 324-page autobiography, "A Checkered Past: A Memoir," saying his purpose was not to elicit sympathy but "to put a human face on me and convicts in general."
Van Poyck went on to write two novels. He won awards for his writing and kept a blog since 2005 by writing letters to his sister Lisa Van Poyck, who posted them online.
"He is deeply remorseful for the ending of Fred Griffis' life," Lisa Van Poyck told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "He is guilty of a crime of trying to break somebody out of a prison transport van -- he had no intention of hurting anyone."
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The leading baby-naming site Nameberry released its list of the most popular baby names for the first half of 2013.
Imogen topped the list for girls, followed by Charlotte, Harper, Eleanor and Violet.
As for the boys, Asher is number one.
Finn, Declan, Django and James also made the list.
The top unisex names so far this year are Quinn, Rowan, and Sawyer.
Mike and Jenn try out some of KimbertonWhole Foods and Victory Brewpub's beer inspired ice cream.


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Making Natural Hair Appear Longer…
Making Natural Hair Appear Longer: Stretching Shrunken Hair
Women have become creative in ways to "stretch" the shrinkage that comes with having true afro-textured hair. Shrinkage is a dilemma that naturals face every time water touches our textured hair. Though shrinkage may be embraced when manipulating the hair into certain styles, often styles requiring length are limited due to the hair drawing up (I've seen natural hair with 75% shrinkage). Below are a few ways to stretch shrunken hair, making your natural hair appear to be longer (closer to its true length).
Use a blow dryer. Blow dryers can obviously be used to free the hair from its shrinkage, but they must be used with caution. A low setting and a heat protectant must be coupled with using this tool, because the direct heat has the ability to alter the textures of the hair if not used properly and carefully.
Use rollers under a hooded dryer. This works like a charm for some, giving them length, without compromising the volume of the hair. The indirect heat is not damaging as flat irons or blow dryers would be.
Use the banding method. Many ladies can be found on youtube using this method to stretch the hair by wrapping rubber bands, scrunchies, and small cloths around the hair to extend its position, stretching the afro in result.
Put plaits in the hair and allow it to air dry. Plaits have been known to stretch the hair more than it would if the hair were left to air dry with two-strand twists or without any styling at all.
"Pineapple" the hair by pulling it up into a high pony at the crown of your head. The "pineappling" method stretches the length of the hair up to the crown, by extending it after it has been in that position over time. Be sure not to pull the hair up too tightly, or you will cause tension on the strands.
The Banding Method
The Banding Method: How to Stretch Hair Without the use of Heat
The Banding Method is the method of putting ponytail holders on the hair to get it to stretch out. It counters the notion of shrinkage. Many naturals have to deal with the shrinkage that comes along with having natural hair. Some of us embrace it, but even with embracing it, we sometimes like to switch it up by stretching the hair out. Instead of blow drying the hair, heat styling it or tugging it in frustration, try the banding method.
- Part into larger sections
- Place a leave-in in the hair first
- Moisturize and seal
- Smooth the hair down
- Take ouchless bands, put it near the roots of the hair to smooth roots
- Continue putting the bands on the hair until you work your way down to the ends
Keep in mind, this should be done on wet/damp hair. The thicker the hair, more sections you should have. The shorter the hair, you may want to do more sections as well. Use your better judgment when doing this method and go through the process of trial and error. Instead of length checking with heat styling use the banding method (a video tutorial is provided for reference and help). It's just another method to add to your natural hair arsenal of styling techniques! Happy Healthy Hair Stretching!


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San Francisco to Boston by Ride Against AIDS 2012! - almost 2 years ago
"This summer, 18 of us rode our bicycles from San Francisco to Boston for HIV and AIDS affected youth in Rwanda. We rode for an organization called FACE AIDS. Along the ride, a newspaper wrote an article about our team with the headline "Iron Horse AIDS Fighting Riding Team." We decided we needed to wear that headline with pride, so we went to CustomInk and designed these lovely tanks. I was so impressed by how CustomInk reached out to us to donate to the Ride, and how friendly the customer service team was. My next t-shirt order will definitely come from CustomInk!"


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A crop of American cockroaches brings in serious cash.
Defiance city leaders say they are looking at a levy as a possible way to bring more money in for the public safety departments.
The city is already operating with a smaller crew than they've had in years past, and leaders say if more money isn't brought in, cuts at the fire department will only continue.
"We've had numerous issues with an eroding tax base," said City Administrator Jeff Leonard. "We're losing money…We do have to make adjustments, and we will make adjustments."
Leonard says more than half of the city's general fund goes to the public safety department, so adjustments could be made there, but the assistant fire chief says they've lost six firefighters through attrition recently. Those positions have not been filled.
City leaders are leaving the topic open for discussion, but many residents are not sure if they'd support higher taxes.
The levy is still in the very early stages, and officials say they will look for public input before making any decisions.
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James Dean in the Rain: The Iconic Photo of Hollywood's Most Enigmatic Star
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While he was never Hollywood's most iconic figure — Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart and a half-dozen other actors and actresses can stake a more legitimate claim to that title — no legend of the silver screen, male or female, was ever as engagingly enigmatic as James Dean. When he died on September 30, 1955, at just 24 years old, Dean had starred in only three films (two of which hadn't even been released yet). But in those three movies — East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant — he crafted a legacy as a sensitive, tortured outsider that has influenced generations of actors, musicians and artists around the globe.
On the anniversary of his death, LIFE.com revisits an iconic photograph that captures the essence of Dean's enduring appeal. The picture, shot by Dennis Stock in early 1955, shows Dean walking alone in an eerily empty Times Square. It's a lousy day. Wearing a long, wool coat, hunched against the chill, a cigarette loosely clamped in his lips, the actor is seen in mid-stride, stalking through the bleak Manhattan rain. At first glance, it might be a portrait of isolation, or even downright despair.
And yet . . . something in Dean's expression lends a kind mischievous celebration to the scene. That he was not yet a star, much less a legend, when the photo was made is beside the point. In this picture, at this moment in his life, he's a young, talented and blithely rebellious spirit in the big city, pursuing a dream.
He's alive. He has his whole life ahead of him. Nothing can stop him.
— Ben Cosgrove is the Editor of LIFE
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|Paul and Nicole Blondheim
Paul and Nicole Blondheim of Rhinelander announce the birth of their twin daughter and son, Karley Grace and Bentley James, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau.
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Amukamara was inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta.||||||| Amukamara, who has played in 10 straight games and suffered his injury in the fourth quarter against New Orleans last Sunday, has battled back problems and a broken toe since his rookie season last year.
Amukamara is inactive for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.||||||| Amukamara was projected as a starter for the Super Bowl champions after Terrell Thomas was lost for the second straight season with a knee injury. He has missed both regular-season games with a high ankle sprain. Rookie Jayron Hosley got the start Sunday.
Amukamara remains sidelined as he recovers from a fractured bone in his left foot.||||||| Amukamara has returned to practice and could debut soon.
Amukamara has completed his first practice with the New York Giants, hours after signing a four-year, $8.18 million contract.||||||| Amukamara looked a little lost Friday, closely following secondary coach Dave Merritt during special teams drills and veterans during defensive portions of the two-plus hour training camp workout at the Giants' headquarters. The 19th pick overall, Amukamara took a dawn flight from Nebraska and didn't arrive at the team facility until well after the team started its day.
The Giants didn't hesitate to take Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara with the 19th pick overall when the Big 12 defensive player of the year was still available Thursday night.||||||| General manager Jerry Reese and coach Tom Coughlin both said that Amukamara was the highest rated player on their board when they picked. But the Giants braintrust still discussed the choice. The team even waited a few minutes to see if anyone was willing to make a trade offer, but no one tempted them to pass on Amukamara, who Reese described as a quality individual on and off the field.


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Sep 21, 2013, 05:35 #1
Dealing with multiple $_GET variables with mod_rewrite
Good afternoon all,
I am having a problem with passing 2 values through my URL and I think it's something to do with my .htaccess file.
When any internal link on my site is clicked, I pass a $_GET variable and depending on that value, display the relative page.
I have an 'Offers' page containing 3 offers. There is a link for each offer and the idea is to populate my textarea on my contact page with the value of the offer, should they be linked to my contact page via the Offers page.
Trouble is, my .htaccess file I believe only deals with the instance of 1 $_GET value being passed, but anymore and it doesn't work.
My is here:
RewriteEngine on RewriteBase / RewriteRule ^/?([a-zA-Z_]+)$ index.php?page=$1 [L]
The website link is here: http://www.tspv-websites.co.uk/Offer
Kind regards,
Sep 21, 2013, 08:18 #2
You'll need the query string append flag. "Appends any query string from the original request URL to any query string created in the rewrite target."
RewriteRule ^/?([a-zA-Z_]+)$ index.php?page=$1 [L,QSA]"First make it work. Then make it better."
Sep 21, 2013, 11:32 #3
Good evening,
Thanks for the reply.
I've added your code and it doesn't work for me.
How should I write the second value?
At the minute, this works for one variable:
Contact
Deal 1
Sep 21, 2013, 14:26 #4
Good evening,
I've nearly got it working and the page loads, but for some reason the stylesheet is not being applied. Although when I look through developer tools, it is loaded in the . No elements have any style whatsoever.
If you visit here: http://www.tspv-websites.co.uk/Offer and click on the Deal 1 button, you will see exactly what I mean.
Here is my code:
RewriteEngine on RewriteBase / RewriteRule ^/?([a-zA-Z_]+)$ index.php?page=$1 [L,QSA] RewriteRule ^/?([a-zA-Z_]+)/([a-zA-Z_0-9]+)$ index.php?page=$1&deal=$2 [L]
Anyone got any thoughts?
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The problem you're having is simply the change of directory level of the incoming request. When you redirect with multiple "entry" request directory levels, you either need the <base> tag or absolute URIs for your support pages. More in my signature's tutorial.
As an aside, I'd recommend that you determine the Apache version you're using to get rid of the optional /'s and your RewriteBase / is doing nothing (useful) do I'd think that should be deleted, too.
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Sep 21, 2013, 20:02 #6
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteRule ^/?([a-zA-Z_]+)/([a-zA-Z_0-9]+)$ index.php?page=$1&deal=$2 [L]"First make it work. Then make it better."
Sep 22, 2013, 02:54 #7
Good morning both,
I used DK's method by adding the <base> tag above all my external files in the  and it's working perfectly now.
Thank you both very much.
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When director Malcolm Tulip first talked about doing Trafford Tanzi, Claire Luckham's play about the struggles of a working-class girl from infancy through adulthood, nobody thought he could pull it off. "Originally, the show was shelved because the set was considered impossible," says lighting designer Craig Kidwell.
The play is a series of wrestling matches, a metaphor for conflicts Tanzi has with her mother, father, husband, and others. Performers at University of Michigan would have to wrestle in a functioning ring, with audience members around the four-sided space cheering Tanzi and booing her opponents. Guided by both a professional director and technical director, student actors and student scenic, lighting, and costume designers would do the show on a university budget.
That $2,000 scenic budget was a huge problem. Plans for wrestling rings were available online, from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars, "but those drawings turned out to be for backyard rings," says TD Richard Lindsay. "Many were based off trampolines and done by shade-tree mechanics, not experts. That led us to see if we could purchase a fabricated ring, and those cost from $7,500 to $15,000, depending on size and finish. We found places willing to rent, but the prices were set up for someone putting on a weekend event."
"We needed the ring for as much of the rehearsal process as possible," adds scenic designer Elizabeth Lynch. "The placement of ropes affects every move." That meant renting the ring for eight weeks, with rental costs ranging from $500 to $1,500 a week.
The only option was to figure out a way to build a ring from scratch. To keep actors safe, the ring had to be constructed to withstand the rigorous physical needs of the show. "Everything—the spring floor, the padding underneath the canvas cover, the corner pads, and even the ropes—had to be constructed as you would an actual wrestling ring," says Lynch.
How would they do it for under $2,000, with money left for posters and other smaller set items?
Meanwhile, Kidwell had to deal with a flying lighting grid. "Not only did I need to keep my shots off the ceiling piece and the audience, but I wanted to keep the beams sorted out evenly enough to make them attractive in the haze," he says. "The place where lights could hang was limited to two positions on each side of the stage." And costume designer Andrew Hill had to protect actors while making sure they could move freely, at the same time revealing Tanzi's changing emotional state through her costumes.
"The best resources were friends and stagehands—anyone who had done anything in a wrestling venue," Lindsay reports. "We did find a couple of small producers who were putting up wrestling shows. Many of those leads turned into dead ends and provided little information. We also found one or two videos online where a promoter was showing a time lapse of a production being put up in a high school gym." Talking and watching gave him a place to begin.
Lindsay knew the structure could not be completely rigid. "We wanted something that could bend but wouldn't break," he says. The resulting ring substructure was based on several wooden frames that supported a number of steel box tube beams. The steel laid across these wooden frames gave the ring its bounce. On top of the steel box tube were 16' pieces of lumber creating the floor of the ring. "These lumber pieces clang against the metal and each other to make the sounds you hear when someone lands hard in the ring. Underneath the canvas cover, the four corner posts were cabled together in multiple directions to stabilize the posts," Lynch says. "The ropes were steel cable through a garden hose wrapped in hockey tape.
"Corner posts and truss walls that created the outside box—16'x 16'—and beam layers ran perpendicular to each other," Lindsay adds. The posts were fabricated in the school's scene shop from 4" Schedule 40 steel pipe. "We ended up building our structure with 2'x4's and plywood side walls and a main support beam." By loading sandbags and counterweights where humans would be and by jumping on the floor, Lindsay and the crew were able to measure how much the structure would give and make adjustments accordingly.
Cables underneath the ring helped distribute loads put on the corner posts when actors were climbing and bouncing along ropes on the side of the ring. "These ropes were checked before each rehearsal and performance just as a gymnast would check rigging on his or her equipment. If the ropes felt too loose, they would not be able to perform some stunts, and if they were too tight, they were uncomfortable when running into and bouncing off of. The performers adjusted these as they saw fit," says Lindsay.
Most wrestling rings have a top platform. To construct the floor, the team used 2'x10' beams, laid perpendicular to steel tubing beams. "None of these layers was rigidly connected to another, so they would give when people were moving on them and not tear apart," says Lindsay, adding that the looseness helped create sound effects when actors threw each other to the ground or stamped their feet. In fact, the sound sometimes became so loud that it upstaged dialogue, and Lindsay had to add felt to the top of the steel tubing to lower the volume.
Lindsay placed 1" tumbling gym mats, borrowed from acting studios, over the 2'x10' beams. "The next layer was a 12oz drop-cloth canvas, which we stretched over the mats," he says. "We initially thought we would use bungee cords to hold it in place, but we couldn't afford that, so we used tie line, the cheapest skinniest rope that everyone has laying around the theatre." His son was at work with him that day, and the 11-year-old Boy Scout showed some freshmen how to tie a taut line hitch knot every foot. "There are two hitches tied to the base of the outside wall with screw eyes," Lindsay adds.
"The ring is like a well tuned instrument, with the planks not actually fastened down, and all the aircraft cable stretched to an exacting tension," Kidwell notes. Its cost? $1,750.
Lynch created posters from period advertisements; these surrounded the ring. "We got the idea from a piece of research of old wrestling venues in England in the 1970s," she says. "In the background of the image, I made out some beer and cigarette ads. The show is so much about crowd involvement, so we wanted the audience to feel a part of the experience. The modern and pristine maple finish balcony rail in the Arthur Miller Theatre seemed to me like a giant barrier between an audience and the world of the ring. It was my hope that the signs would break this perception and welcome the audience into the tough and dingy world of Tanzi."
Kidwell had to draft all shots in considerable detail, in section and front view, to ensure he could provide frontlight for the entire ring from all four sides. "This was by far the most challenging aspect of the show for me, because once I figured that out, everything else slid into place beautifully," he says. "Per our normal schedule, the show went into rehearsal a week before my plot was due, so the actors were still focused on wrestling moves, and [composer] Carlos Valdes hadn't even begun to arrange the songs. So I had no idea what the songs would sound like when I turned in the plot. I used eight moving lights—all [Philips] Vari-Lite VL1000TS units—to create the song looks once we had moved into the theatre." Other lighting gear included a Diversitronics Strobe Cap cued from an ETC Eos console, ETC Source Four Zoom ellipsoidals of various sizes (15-30°, 25-50°, and 25-50° Source Four Jr Zoom), and Source Four 14° ellipsoidals—mounted on City Theatrical Follow Spot Yokes—as followspots.
Stag at Sharkey's and other George Bellows paintings influenced Kidwell's lighting design. "In his work, the physicality of the fighters is showcased in a very straightforward raw way that I wanted to try and capture onstage," he says. "I wanted to bring each visceral moment of the fight to the audience and feature the amazing physical acts the actors managed to accomplish onstage. In order to do that, I gave the show a brightly lit playing space to heighten that intensity of the fighting and bring each kick and choke home to the audience. I also omitted the subtleties of color I often use." Instead, he used saturated red and blue exclusively, except for a few effects in songs.
Hill found ways to dress actors comfortably, safely, and in character. "Fortunately, we had a tough cast of actors who weren't afraid to throw themselves quite literally into their work," he says. "The referee wore authentic referee pants, designed to take a lot of wear and tear, and a shirt built from stretch polyester that could be as flexible as he needed it to be. Tanzi was the only other character to have to wrestle in real clothing, ranging from an obnoxiously frilly pink frock to a pair of khaki shorts, a T-shirt, and a cut-off denim jacket. As far as everyone else was concerned, it was just spandex, spandex, spandex. Tanzi's mom and dad wore authentic wrestling unitards, but with a few additions."
Hill purchased wrestling boots for each character and painted them "to give a little extra flare," and adds that he solved many problems in the fitting process. "We had to make sure there weren't any buttons or straps or anything that could injure the actors if they fell on them." He also managed to fit a bouquet of flowers into a tiny pair of wrestling trunks for an effective sight gag.
Henry Reynolds designed sound, Charles Fairbanks coached/choreographed wrestlers, Carlos Valdes composed/performed songs, and Ingrid Olson stage managed. Fight captain Torrey Wigfield was also a member of the nine-person cast, including Arielle Goldman as Tanzi. In a program note, Tulip said, "I am sorry that we are unable to serve pints of lager and bitter, as suggested in the script, to help you enjoy the full experience." That, as it happens, was the only thing Tulip and his first-rate designers and performers couldn't accomplish in this production.
Davi Napoleon, a longtime contributor to Live Design, writes "Theater Talk," a column for The Faster Times. In her book, Chelsea on the Edge: The Adventures of an American Theater, she describes some of the first environmental productions done in New York, Slaveship and Candide, and Eugene Lee's remarkable sets for them.


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Pemberton Spring
DALLAS — Support is growing to preserve a small natural spring near a proposed equestrian center by the city of Dallas.
Preservationists worry that Pemberton Spring — also known as White Rock Spring — could be jeopardized by plans to build the $12 million Texas Horse Park.
"Clear water from the ground has gotten to be a rarity," said Bill Pemberton, whose family once owned the spring that now bears his name.
Pemberton's grandfather settled the area in the 1880s, and relied on the spring's water. Before him, its waters nourished early pioneers and Native Americans, he said.
Legend has it Sam Houston even once drank from its cool waters quietly seeping from the ground.
"I think it's beautiful, especially for Dallas County because it's unique," Pemberton said. "I think God did a good job creating beauty."
Pemberton says the water is still pure enough to drink, and encourages visitors to take a sip.
"It is just pristine water," the 75-year-old said as he gulped a handful of its water. "That tastes very good!"
The city of Dallas now owns the spring, but Pemberton still lives nearby. City leaders soon plan to build a riding center as part of its sweeping Trinity River Corridor Project, which includes not only an equestrian center but also an accompanying 18-hole golf course.
Pemberton and others hope the spring can be preserved, and possibly opened to the public. A Facebook page, Save Pemberton's Big Spring, was launched and has been posting updates and photos of surveyors working nearby.
"It's a very special spring," said Bill Holston, a nature enthusiast who has visited the spring and written about it. "In fact, it's the only thing like it I know in this entire region."
In a memo issued last week, Dallas' Assistant City Manager Jill Jordan assured City Council members the city will not disrupt the spring.
"This project does not include the area surrounding the natural spring," Jordan wrote. "A fence will be installed around the perimeter this month and interpretive signage will be developed to mark this unique asset."
Pemberton found the assurance encouraging, but hopes the city leaves as much of the area alone as possible.
"We would hope this small area can remain as is," he said, as goats grazed on pastures nearby. "Let's not just bombard the spring!"
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West valley firefighters are practicing how to respond to a dangerous collision between a car and a train carrying hazardous materials on Thursday. Peoria Fire Department sponsored the drill to challenge firefighters to save lives while fighting fires and containing a hazmat situation. Sixteen crews practiced at the state-of-the-art Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center.
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Fundraising panto a community affair (From Witney Gazette)
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Fundraising panto a community affair
2:00pm Wednesday 13th February 2013 in News
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AN OXFORDSHIRE community put on their glad rags for a fundraising panto.
Northmoor Players staged the production of Beauty and the Beast this month with the money raised going towards the village hall.
Dion McHugh, who played narrator Felix the French Poodle, said: "We were quite proud of the fact that the panto involves more people from the community than any other thing. We had a great time doing it and there was a lot of pantomime humour.
"Our last panto, Treasure Island, was judged by Oxfordshire Drama Network to be the best in the county so we were challenging ourselves to be even better this year."
The production ran for three days in the last week at Northmoor Village Hall.
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"She has a real connection with us and talks like I understand," said Ben Watchman, one of Hall's students. "She'll come up to us as a friend too, and give us advice even though she's our teacher."
You can see why. English teacher Hall is up and moving just about the entire class period, talking to each group, making sure everyone is on the same page and gets the material. After all Greek literature can be pretty tough.
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She says all of her activities are designed to strengthen their speaking and writing skills, assets she says make for successful leaders.
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Indigos are awaking in great numbers to the gentle call of a living universe. Some are cherished and nurtured, but most are forced to struggle with the emotional pain of misunderstanding. Yet, each will feel the same need to explore their own 'Indigo-ness' and their own destiny of evolution and contact.
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5:50pm Saturday 8th December 2012 in News
The mother of an eight week old baby battling whooping cough is calling on people to make sure they are vaccinated against the highly infectious disease.
Little Tamsin Cheshire is now recovering at home in Brighton and on antibiotics after falling ill.
Doctors have told her parents the tiny baby will take a while to get better and is likely to have a cough for more than three months.
Mother Della said seeing her baby regularly going red in the face and struggling to breathe and cough was very difficult to cope with.
She said: "It is upsetting to see her like that. The doctors say she had a mild dose of it which is why she did not have to go into hospital but she is still poorly."
Mrs Cheshire, 37, had hoped to be vaccinated against whooping cough shortly before Tamsin was born to protect the newborn baby's immunity against the virus.
The Government had just announced a new national immunisation programme for pregnant women following an outbreak of cases across the country this year.
Mrs Cheshire said: "Unfortunately, because it had only just been announced, there wasn't an immediate vaccine available and we missed out.
"I would have had it if I could. I knew there had been a lot of cases in Brighton and Hove and so after the birth I went and got vaccinated as soon as possible.
"My husband Henry was going to have a vaccine as well but was not able to get one so we just had to hope."
Unfortunately, despite their efforts, both Mr Cheshire and his daughter caught the virus.
Mrs Cheshire said: "We are just trying to get through it now but we wanted to highlight the story to show why it is so important people have the vaccine to protect themselves and others.
"That's not just people who are pregnant. It's also important that everyone remembers the vaccine wears off after a period of time so even if you had the jab before you may no longer be immune"
There have been 478 confirmed cases in Sussex so far this year, 15 times higher than the total for 2011.
Brighton and Hove has had 92 cases, while 171 and 215 have been recorded in East Sussex and West Sussex respectively.
Babies are not usually vaccinated until they are between two and four months old.
Sixty of 111 eligible soon-to-be-mums in Brighton and Hove took up the offer of a vaccination to protect their newborn babies against whooping cough since the launch of the programme at the end of September.
Whooping cough is a serious illness for the very young and can lead to death in some cases.
A NHS Sussex spokeswoman said: "Whooping cough remains a very serious disease, and babies are most at risk in their first two months, before they can get their first routine whooping cough vaccine.
"We would urge all women over 28 weeks pregnant to have the vaccine in order to protect their babies in the first few weeks of life."
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I am a Latvian-born, London-based documentary storyteller and visual artist. With an academic background in photography, journalism and media, I work across a wide range of creative platforms, choosing the most suitable mediums to tell the story. Most of my work is centered around the social issues in Eastern Europe and former USSR, as I reflect on her own experience of growing up in the post-Soviet Latvia, divided in between the memories of the Eastern past and illusions about the Western future.
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Gov. Peter Shumlin and Vermont lawmakers have agreed to push the governor's annual budget address back a week, to give the fiscal situation in Washington a chance to become more clear.
Officials said Wednesday they had planned to have the governor outline his spending plan on Jan. 17, during the second week of this year's legislative session.
Instead, they'll wait until the following Thursday. Congress reached a compromise on New Year's Day to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff and its round of automatic spending cuts and tax increases.
But they left decisions about spending cuts for deliberations to come, creating uncertainty about federal aid to the states.
More than one-third of the money Vermont spends comes from the federal government.
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At this time last year, Trevor Bayne was basking in the afterglow of being the youngest Daytona 500 winner in history. The real-life Cinderella story had made just his second career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start and, driving for a single-car team with little sponsorship, had shocked the NASCAR world by doing the seemingly impossible.
The future appeared bright for Bayne. Here was a talented, charismatic driver with a quick smile who companies would surely fall over one another to align themselves with, even though the economy had slowed the number of sponsors willing to invest in NASCAR dramatically.
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Despite the Daytona 500 success and the extensive media exposure that came with it, the anticipated high-dollar sponsorship deal never came.
Not helping matters was Bayne's prolonged battle with Lyme disease, which had him out of the race car for six weeks.
When he retuned to action it was more of the same; running a part-time Sprint Cup schedule for the Wood Brothers while racing full-time in the Nationwide Series for Jack Roush – often with his quarterpanels devoid of any sponsorship.
As the year went by and Bayne further showcased his talent by notching his first Nationwide victory at Texas, nothing came of it.
Some felt that at the end of the year, when businesses were planning their marketing campaigns for 2012, they would see the opportunity to sponsor Bayne.
But as the days ticked away this offseason, it became more and more clear everything that had transpired at Daytona months prior hadn't changed a thing. The 20-year-old Bayne (he turns 21 on Sunday) was in the exact same position he found himself in at the beginning of the 2011 season: Still seeking the chance to take his career to the next level, but not being afforded the opportunity to do so because of a lack of sponsorship.
Bayne won't be running full-time in any racing series this year.
"We're just making the best of what we've got right now and it's tough to do that when you only have a few races," Bayne said during NASCAR's annual Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. "Obviously, as a young guy you want to have championships under your belt and full seasons. I still haven't spent a whole full season with one team yet in Nationwide and I think that would be great to have that opportunity."
It's a point which will further be driven home tonight, as Bayne – despite being eligible – will not be among the 25 drivers taking part in the Budweiser Shootout.
Instead, like the majority of fans, he will be watching tonight's race on television. All because his Wood Brothers team lacked the funding to compete in the non-points affair and didn't want to unnecessarily risk damaging equipment they didn't have the money to fix.
And after Daytona, who knows? Bayne is going to run the first three Nationwide races for Roush Fenway Racing and then the team is going to reassess the situation.
"Here we are at Roush Fenway Racing with great things to offer and it's still tough for us," Bayne said. "So we're working really hard at that, it just shows how tough it is right now."
No matter the continued frustration, Bayne is hopeful – albeit realistic – about the position in which he finds himself. He believes in himself, he believes in his team and he knows he can only worry about the things he controls.
"As a young guy, experience is important and it's crucial for me to be in the car as much as possible," Bayne said. "But I'm fortunate to be one of the guys in the sport that didn't bring money to the table or didn't have my own sponsorship where my parents own a big business, so to have Roush Fenway fund me last year with no sponsorship was a big deal for them.
"It would kind of be hard to expect them (Roush Fenway Racing) to fund a full Cup team this year, two Nationwide teams and all that, so I am a little disappointed because I want to be racing all the time. But, like I said, I'm gonna make the best of it and just go out there and try to win every weekend."


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Gov. Quinn said Friday he wants to make Illinois's income tax fairer by collecting more from those who earn over $250,000 a year.
It's the clearest statement the governor's has made since several dozen Democrats in the General Assembly proposed amending the Illinois Constitution. They would replace Illinois's current, flat income tax -- now scheduled to drop from 5 percent to 3.25 percent at the end of next year -- with higher rates for higher earners.
"I think if you make over $250,000 you can pay a higher income tax rate. We put it on the ballot in our state. People voted for it by 77 percent," Quinn said.
That was several years ago in an advisory-only referendum that ultimately had not impact on tax rates. If several dozen Democrats in the General Assembly have their way, there will be a referendum on the ballot next year that could bring the biggest changes in the Illinois income tax since it was created.
By coincidence, Quinn's comments came after a summit on regional competitiveness. Also there were two neighboring Republican governors with a very different approach to taxes.
"We've lowered taxes by $1.4 billion over the last 2-1/2 years at a time when, obviously, other states have raised them in and around our region," Wisc. Gov. Scott Walker said.
Walker says it's helped Wisconsin to persuade a growing list of Illinois-based companies to put new facilities and new jobs in the Badger State.
"Whether it was Kenall Manufacturing, that just recently announced their efforts to move into Kenosha, whether it was, the week before, Hanna Cylinders, whether it was Emco Chemical Distributors; all those are companies that have come up to Kenosha County," Walker said.
Also drawing jobs and investment away from Illinois is Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's home state. A quick check of the internet found Caterpillar, one of Illinois's flagship corporations, advertising Friday to fill at least 76 different jobs at its new plant in Muncie, Indiana. Cat said Illinois wasn't even in the running for that plant, because the cost of doing business is so much lower in Indiana.
"Caterpillar's had a presence in Indiana for some time. And we welcome their renewed investment in recent years. And we'd welcome more investment," Pence said.
Mark Denzler, chief operating officer of the Illinois Manufacturers Association, says raising the state income tax will make it even tougher for Illinois businesses to compete.
"Illinois already has some of the highest taxes in the country. Raising taxes on Illinois employers and individuals at a time when our unemployment is 9.2 per cent -- the second-highest rate in the country -- doesn't make any sense," Denzler said.
The battle over changing the income tax and raising the rate may be the hottest issue to face the Spring session of the General Assembly. It will need 60 percent approval in both the House and Senate in Springfield and 60 percent approval by voters in a fall referendum.
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METAIRIE, La. — Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has been battling drops all season long.
There could be a reason for that.
Graham has been battling a season-long injury to his left wrist, one that has required him to wear a brace the entire year.
Graham, for his part, wouldn't blame the wrist injury for his dropped passes. It should be noted that he has not missed a practice and has not undergone treatment for the injury all season. ProFootballFocus.com has Graham with 11 drops this season, most among tight ends and three behind New England receiver Wes Welker.
"It's pretty painful," Graham said. "Catches and blocking has been painful this year but that's everybody. Everybody on this team has had some issues and is having issues. I can't use that as a crutch. I'm out there on Sunday's and I've got to produce."
Graham has caught 64 passes for 710 yards this season, turning eight of those receptions into touchdowns. A season ago, when the young tight end had his breakout performance, he had 80 catches for 1,101 yards and eight scores after 13 games.
"This time of the season, you're in Week (15), you're going to have little nicks," Saints interim coach Joe Vitt said. "I can't give you the exact date but I think Jimmy has done a real good job this year working through his nicks."
This season, though, teams have played him differently, jamming him off the line of scrimmage with a pass rusher before putting a linebacker or defensive back on him. With his wrist injured, he said it has been difficult to shed those blocks easily and get a freer release.
When asked if he would have offseason surgery to repair what's wrong with the wrist, Graham said that hasn't been decided yet.
"Once we see the MRIs and once we take pictures of it, then that'll be a decision I'll have to make in about three more games," Graham said.
Still, Graham and Vitt both say the tight end's problems have had as much to do with the way teams are playing him as anything else.
"There's a lot of things he's seen for the first time," Vitt said. "And one of the things he's overcome is how his body's reacting to a long season. You couple that with the breakout year he had last year, and he's had no gimmes this year. He's getting banged at the line of scrimmage, he's being taken over with coverage by a linebacker or a safety, and most people are protecting over the top against him. So he's seeing different looks that he's never seen before and he's working through that. And the only thing it's gonna do is make him better."
Added Graham, "I'd have to say I get jammed at the line a lot by defensive ends. That has been probably the biggest difference. Teams will take a pass rusher, a guy who that's what he does is pass rush, and they'll put him in a two-point to just hit me in the face and then rush. That kind of messes up some timing. Guys don't just let me run down the field free anymore."


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