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Strategic Investments
"...optimize the acquisition and allocation of human, technological, financial and physical resources."
On Schedule
Behind Schedule
Not Pursued
Projects in Progress
SP5.1: Plan and Execute the Next Successful Comprehensive Gifts Campaign
Several initiatives related to improving advancement activities on campus.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.2: Increasing and Improving Instructional Space
Regularly upgrade the technology in classrooms and teaching laboratories.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.3: Development of a Comprehensive Space Process
Obtain more physical space for growth and develop efficient utilization of existing and new spaces.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.4: Network High Speed Redundant Link to the Internet
Add a second high-speed Internet link to the University to satisfy increased demand for bandwidth and serve as a back-up connection in case of unexpected damage to the first.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.5: Infrastructure to support Distance Learning
Increase equipment, network capacity, space and staff in support of distance education offerings on campus.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.6: Enhance Creative Activities and Research Infrastructure
Increase hires and training for technical and compliance support staff.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.7: Support Staff Required to Maintain and Operate New Buildings and Additions
Maintain the new buildings and additions on campus with increased support staff, safety features, cleaning materials, etc.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.8: Emphasize Broad-Based Engagement Activities
Engage alumni capable of giving a major gift to their University through activities such as events and other opportunities to interface with current students and University operations.
Progress Report: 12/19/2013
SP5.9: Establish a Process for Vetting and Prioritizing Projects
Develop avenues for donors to contribute to specific, high-priority Road Map proposals.
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Exodus have experienced something of a resurgence lately, and well deservedly. The band that gave Metallica Kirk Hammett first got the attention of the metal community with "Bonded By Blood", a thrash fest with the great pair of lead guitarists Gary Holt and the now-departed Rick Hunolt. This line-up has changed a lot over the years, with Gary Holt, being the principle songwriter and leader of the band basically the only constant member. However, the line-up stabilized for a few albums, with Steve Souza replacing Paul Baloff on vocals for the second CD "Pleasure Of The Flesh". "Force Of Habit" slipped through the cracks and was unavailable for a long time until Caroline picked it up and reissued it in remastered form.
While not on a par quite with "Tempo Of The Damned" or "The Atrocity Exhibit: Exhibit A", "Force Of Habit" is a likable thrash album and gives us a little extra, such as the Memphis Horns on one cut and their trademark humor on "Feeding Time At The Zoo". It's a dependable heavy rocking album and worth the trouble getting if you're an Exodus fan. I don't like the packaging, however – the CD slips out of its sleeve too easily, but I can fix that with an empty jewel case.
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Theocracy is a metal band from Athens, Ga. Characterized by huge choruses, epic arrangements and progressive elements, Theocracy s music is both immediate and deep, managing to be instantly catchy and memorable, yet revealing new levels of intricacy and depth with each subsequent listen. Theocracy was released at the end of 2003 on MetalAges Records, to fantastic reviews and worldwide acclaim within the metal community. In the time since that album s release, drummer Shawn Benson and guitarist Jon Hinds joined the ranks, and the band started playing shows locally (including the prestigious ProgPower USA Showcase) and working on new material. And now, after years of hard work, Theocracy is proud to finally unveil their sophomore album, Mirror of Souls, released on Ulterium Records. The material on Mirror of Souls makes it abundantly clear that instead of succumbing to the infamous sophomore slump, the band has actually taken everything to another level. Theocracy is now a full band firing on all cylinders, and the new material features the same high-quality songwriting that made the debut album so memorable. The album s anchor and grand finale is Smith s magnum opus, the 23-minute Mirror of Souls title track. It s the best thing I ve ever written, and the song I m most proud of, he says. The track features the same kind of memorable melodies and smart pacing that made epics like The Serpent s Kiss and Twist of Fate fan favourites. It is an epic in the truest sense of the word, with massive choirs and bombastic orchestral passages. Mirror of Souls was mixed by Smith at the band s Theocracized Studios and mastered by Mikka Jussila [Nightwish, Children of Bodom, Stratovarius] at Finnvox, and the muscular, clear production is a perfect complement to the songs. The cover art was created by Robert Wilson and the booklet was made by Felipe Machado Franco [Iced Earth, At Vance, Ayreon]. Theocracy and Ulterium Records are very excited about working together and supporting this long-awaited album, which is sure to be a hit with fans and critics alike.
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Exodus have experienced something of a resurgence lately, and well deservedly. The band that gave Metallica Kirk Hammett first got the attention of the metal community with "Bonded By Blood", a thrash fest with the great pair of lead guitarists Gary Holt and the now-departed Rick Hunolt. This line-up has changed a lot over the years, with Gary Holt, being the principle songwriter and leader of the band basically the only constant member. However, the line-up stabilized for a few albums, with Steve Souza replacing Paul Baloff on vocals for the second CD "Pleasure Of The Flesh". "Force Of Habit" slipped through the cracks and was unavailable for a long time until Caroline picked it up and reissued it in remastered form.
Exodus never dissapoints when it comes to studio albums or live shows, they knock it out of the park every time, this album shows that this band has to limits.
Force of Habit, along with several other releases in close proxemity of this one (The Black Album, Overkill's I Hear Black, Anthrax's Sound of White Noise, Testament's The Ritual, and Megadeth's Countdown to Extinction/Youthanasia) showed a more subdued band, musically. Though this album was still thrashier than the others I listed, it was still not as intense as the albums Exodus released in the previous years. But, like the other big-name thrash bands at the time, Exodus showed a more matured sound with Force of Habit. There is some fantastic guitar playing on this album. The solos range from all-out metal shred to blues-oriented licks. And the riffs are just as amazing. When I listen to Force of Habit I not only bang my head, but also find myself foot stompin' to some excellent groove riffing. This is a great, underrated cd!
I was introduced to Exodus back in the mid 80s with Bonded by Blood and I was blown away with its raw sound and gut punching music. At the same time frame I plunged head first into a speed metal pool that kept growing. Along with Exodus came Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, and Megadeth at the top of the list. While I enjoyed Bonded by Blood, I found the high scream vocals to be a bit annoying (maybe like Metallica felt about Dave Mustaine–just kidding you Megadeth fans so please no death threats….).
After Exodus changed vocalists and came out with Pleasures of the Flesh (and subsequent releases with Steve Souza still on vocals) I was greatly pleased. Some years passed then a dear friend of mine popped this cassette into his car stereo and I loved its variety of tunes. At first listen I wasn't sure if it was Souza on vocals since some of the songs were heavy mellow, but the up-tempo songs assured me that it was him on vocals. I thought it showed that Souza was more than an adept vocalist given that no vocalist/musician can produce fast and heavy on every song on every album year after year and last (just ask legendary drummer Tom Lombardo about it upon his departure from Slayer-a very sad day for me even though I followed him to GRIP Inc which is/was a very cool band).
I love this album. The music, the songwriting from the first to the last song IS contemporary Exodus and if you are a fan this is a must have CD.
On a Souza side note–compare him according to his work from Pleasures of the Flesh to this album Force of Habit and hopefully not his last on Tempo of the Damned where he literally gave a speed metal heavy edged vocal tour de force. If you don't live your life with blinders on and understand that EVERY band must change and adapt if it is going to survive and last (some might say "sell out" which Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich(sp) said his band would NEVER do after the major label release of Ride The Lightning….), then Force of Habit is Exodus at its very best! If you don't love this CD the first time you listen to it then play it again oh you of little faith.
This is a review for the 2008 re-issue on Caroline Records.
First of all, the good news. The disc has been Remastered. So the music sounds as good as ever. The disc art is somwhat cool despite being somewhat simple. A white disc with the Exodus logo in a hand-written font in red similating blood, with a bit of splatter. Same for the album title on the bottom half of the disc.
Now then, for the band news (if you're a collector like me)…the disc comes not in a jewel case with an enhanced liner note booklet, nor in a digipak. It comes in a thin cardboard LP-replica sleeve. And the disc has an inner paper sleeve to protect it from the cardboard. But that's it! No booklet at all…no lyrics, no nothing.
Anyway, I give the album 5 stars for the music minus 2 stars for the cheap packaging. I like collectible packaging just as muc as the next guy, but this is throw away stuff.

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Point taken. Enjoy your new G1X2.
Not my meaning to be offensive, but I wanted to avoid going into one of those evergoing discussions about other brand offerings, and the shortcomings of Canon (where the DR discussion is one of the never-dying one), but rather just offer my opinion that the new Canon seemed (at least to me), like a nice new offering


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Camilla the Chicken
Gonzo would be lost without Camilla the Chicken. Create a fowl friend of your own with this egg-ceptional Camillla craft.
You'll need:
- White feather boa
- Small Styrofoam ball
- Orange and black felt
- Bumpy red chenille stem
- Googly eyes
- Straight pin
- Fabric glue
- Scissors
1. Cut a small strip of the feather boa and wrap around the Styrofoam ball. Glue in place with fabric glue.
2. Cut a small triangle from the orange felt. Fold in the corners of the triangle and glue in place. Secure the corners with a straight pin until the glue dries. This will be the beak.
3. Cut a portion of the bumpy red chenille stem for the red part of Camilla's beak.
4. Fold over the orange beak. Poke the straight pin through the beak and into the Styrofoam ball to keep in place.
5. Cut two circles of black felt then glue a googly eye to each circle. Make a zig-zag cutting pattern in the circle of felt to make eye lashes.
6. Glue the eyes above the beak.
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Lilian - the Welsh commoner who became Swedish royalty
Princess Lilian and Prince Bertil finally married in 1976, following a relationship of more than thirty years.
Bertil's father, King Gustaf VI Adolf, had ordered him to abstain from marrying commoner Lilian.
The couple were finally give royal approval to marry by King Carl XVI Gustaf, who took the throne in 1976.


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FGCU Women's Tennis Thumps Belmont, 6-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The FGCU women's tennis team soundly defeated the Belmont Bruins, 6-1, on Saturday morning in Nashville, Tenn. With the win, the Eagles improve to 7-8 overall and 4-3 in A-Sun play. The seven overall wins are more than FGCU had last season, and the four conference victories are the most that FGCU has had in its three years in the Atlantic Sun.
The Eagles took the doubles point and then made quick work of Belmont at positions one, two, and three in singles play. Senior Priscillia Villemond (Les Bordes, France) defeated Laura Stack, 6-0, 6-1 improving to 11-4 on the season. On court two, Jessica Sweeting (Freeport, Bahamas) dismissed Abby Leatherwood, 6-2, 6-2. At position number three, Iris Rendon (San Antonio, Tex.) dispatched Lindsay Bennett 6-1, 6-2.
Morgan Bechtel (Toledo, Ohio) came back after losing the first set to claim a victory on court five, winning 4-6, 6-2, 10-1. On court six, Jen Evans (Fort Myers, Fla.) cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win.
"I am very proud of our team as we only lost one out of 14 possible points on the road this weekend," said head coach Jennifer Gabou. "Last year we barely beat Belmont (4-3), so to win the way we did today shows how hard the girls have worked."
The Eagles will be back in action Thursday, March 25, when they take on Mercer. That will be Senior Day, where seniors Priscillia Villemond, Eva Sambrano (Tampa, Fla.), and Maggie Caulk (Rockford, Ill.) will be honored prior to the start of the match. The match is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. at the FGCU Tennis Complex.
1. Sweeting/Evans (FGCU) def. Stack/Leatherwood (BU) 8-5
2. Rendon/Almeida (FGCU) def. Nunes/Hogan (BU) 8-4
3. Villemond/Sambrano (FGCU) def. Bennett/Irick (BU) 8-2
1. Villemond (FGCU) def. Stack (BU) 6-0, 6-1
2. Sweeting (FGCU) def. Leatherwood (BU) 6-2, 6-2
3. Rendon (FGCU) def. Bennett (BU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Hogan (BU) def. Narzissenfeld (FGCU) 1-6, 6-2, 10-6
5. Bechtel (FGCU) def. Nunes (BU) 4-6, 6-2, 10-1
6. Evans (FGCU) def. Irick (BU) 6-2, 6-1
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Upset that TV talk show host Sean Hannity was the first to befriend the controversial anti-government, pro slavery rancher Cliven Bundy, Stephen Colbert used his musical talents to woo the conservative figure with an original folk hero song titled, "The Ballad of Cliven Bundy." Check out the song's premiere from last night's COLBERT REPORT below!
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Stephen Colbert is best known as the host, writer and executive producer of the long-running Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central. Colbert is also a best-selling author and accomplished actor.
"The Colbert Report" launched on October 17, 2005 and has garnered ratings and critical success as one of the top shows on television. The show received its second Peabody Award this year after first receiving the prestigious award in 2008. Since the shows inception, it has received 18 Primetime Emmy nominations and, in 2010, Colbert and his writing team won the show's second Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program. The extraordinary platform of the show and Stephens unique persona have allowed Stephen Colbert to impact cultural discourse in profound ways.
In an effort to bring attention to campaign finance laws, Colbert applied for his own political action committee. At a hearing on June 2011, Colbert was granted permission by the Federal Election Commission to form his own Super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow. Since receiving approval, fans have signed up nationwide and sent along financial support to help the Super PAC continue to bring attention to campaign finance abuse. In a New York Times article on Colberts PAC, Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics states, He is taking on a serious subject that many Americans find deadly dull and is educating the broader public on why it matters and what is at stake.
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NELSON, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia city is backing off its ordinance requiring gun ownership.
The tiny town of Nelson in April passed an ordinance requiring heads of household to own a gun and ammunition. That prompted the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence to file a federal lawsuit in May challenging the constitutionality of the law.
The two sides on Thursday notified the court that they had reached a settlement agreement.
The settlement says Nelson will add a provision to the ordinance saying that the ordinance is not enforceable and will never be enforced.
City leaders had said when they passed the ordinance that they didn't intend to enforce it and, it included a number of broad exemptions. But the Brady Center argued in its lawsuit that it violated residents' constitutional rights.
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This past week, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel at the big Rotary Club of Seattle, talking about the Pacific Northwest tech economy with a group of leading investors and entrepreneurs. We talked about a wide range of issues — hiring, education, the tech investment climate, key startups to watch, and the direction of… Read More
Dividend increase is the latest sign of change at Microsoft
Microsoft is boosting its quarterly dividend to 28 cents a share, a 5 cent increase — slightly more than Wall Street analysts had been expecting. The company also says its board has authorized another $40 billion in share repurchases, replacing a previous repurchase program that was set to expire. "These actions reflect a continued commitment… Read More
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[Update, Monday morning: It's official: Google passed Microsoft's market value for the first time in its history this morning, although it's going back and forth as their share prices fluctuate during regular trading today. We've updated the chart above. Original post follows.] Google's stock price has been rallying recently, and the search giant appears on… Read More
How to pretend you're a startup (Hint: call me when you offer stock options)
It's become depressingly trendy to be a startup. Even the United States Federal Government is out stumping the benefits of the startup economy. Just like being an investment banker in 2006, co-founding (or hell, just working at) the next Instagram is bound to get you bottle service and phone numbers. Ashton Kutcher is still cool… Read More
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Nasdaq this morning sent a wave through the stock market with the announcement that that it will "rebalance" its closely followed and largely tech-oriented Nasdaq 100 Index to reduce the influence of Apple and boost the impact of Microsoft, Oracle, Google Cisco and other tech giants. The news is a big deal in part because… Read More
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It was 25 years ago today — March 13, 1986 — that a personal-computer software company named Microsoft Corporation sold its shares publicly for the first time. Fortune magazine is marking the moment by reprinting the in-depth piece that followed Bill Gates and other company executives as they went through the entire process, including details… Read More


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Lawrence — Mrs. C. Shirley (Phair) Middlemiss, 86, a resident of the M.I. Residential Community in Lawrence for the past four years, passed away on Thursday, November 1 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Born in Lawrence, Shirley was educated in the Lawrence schools and went on to graduate from the Edward F. Searles High School in Methuen. She contributed to the war effort by working at the Tyre Rubber Company but was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker for most of her life. Shirley had been a leader of a Civil Defense Explorer Post. For 20 years, Shirley had belonged to Mrs. Guiffrida's Sewing Club. Being involved in sewing, she made Christening and First Communion dresses for her grandchildren. Shirley enjoyed doing ceramics and used to knit for the soldiers during World War II. She had also volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader in Lawrence. Shirley enjoyed traveling and going to Broadway plays. She had been a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church in Lawrence. Shirley will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
The widow of Ernest J. Middlemiss, family members include: her daughters, Catherine M. Cronin of Quincy, Mary Ellen Viens and her husband Paul of New Boston, N.H., Patricia J. Carbonneau and her husband Gary of Methuen, Eileen F. Duggan and her husband Charles of Merrimack, N.H., Margaret R. Zappulla and her husband James of Middleboro; sons, Ernest R. Middlemiss of Lowell, Laurence P. Middlemiss and his wife Christine of Kingston, N.H., William V. Middlemiss, Sr. and his wife Mary of Methuen; as well as 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a cousin, Donald Phair and his wife Alice of North Andover, and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 5 at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 118 So. Broadway, Lawrence. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, also in Lawrence. Family and friends may call on Sunday, November 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Massachusetts Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA, 01701. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.


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Baguio Hotel
Stay and Enjoy at the Baguio Hotel in the heart of Baguioy City – 45 Hotel
Near Baguio SM and in the heart of Baguio and Enjoy the breath-taking views from our Baguio Hotel. Baguio Hotel 45 is strategically located in upper Session Road and it's just a walking distance going to SM, Session Road, Cathedral and Burnham Park. Staffs are very friendly, warm and nice. The room is spacious. Pillows and mattress are soft so you can have sleep during your stay. The Baguio hotel is also very safe since they have cctv everywhere. As in, everywhere. All corners.. from the lobby to the dining area, to the elevator, hallways… everywhere. Location wise.. perfect. very near SM and also,its located just right above session road, you can just walk going down. we even walked going to burnham park. Over all Baguio Hotel 45 stay: get the value for your money!
Baguio Hotel 45 will make your Baguio trip worth remembering!
45 Hotel Baguio gives you a cheap rate with great convenience only here in Baguio – The Affordable Baguio hotel
The Baguio hotel that can cater to you needs. Visit and travel in Baguio city without the difficulty of finding transportation. Baguio Hotel 45 is more or less 5 minutes walk from victory liner and just cross the road and you are in front of SM Baguio. SM Baguio is one of your neighbor and it is just a 10 minutes walk going to burnham park. Clean and complete in toiletries offered by Baguio Hotel 45.
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Welcome to 45 Hotel Baguio
Enjoy Baguio's unsurpassed natural beauty and extraordinary landscape. Stay and relax at the one and only Baguio hotel that lets you enjoy the beauty of baguio with only a few feet away.
Indulge in our delicious food while our establishment offers stunning views from every turn in a relaxing and cosy atmosphere only here at Baguio Hotel 45. We offer throughout all baguio hotel an affordable baguio hotel rate.
Baguio Hotel 45 will surely let you enjoy Baguio City!
Baguio City Tourist Spots
Baguio City is home to many tourist spots. It is a weekend getaway of those living in Metro Manila, nearby provinces and even those as far as Visayas and Mindanao.
Baguio City has Burnham Park. Burnham park is the most popular park in Baguio City – Near Baguio Hotel 45.
Baguio Cathedral
A majestic church built on top of a hill, and seen from many parts of the city – Near Baguio Hotel 45.
Session Road
The main avenue of the city and is its commercial center – Near Baguio Hotel 45.
Camp John Hay
Once a military recreational camp of the Americans during World War II, it has become a popular destination for people who wish to see the pine forests in the city.
Mines View Park is one of the most visited tourist spots in Baguio City. The park has a viewdeck where one can have an unobstructed view.
The Mansion
The Mansion house id the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines.
Baguio Botanical Garden
Also known as the Igorot Village, it contains many Igorot houses amidst various flora and fauna that grow in the cool climate of the city – Near Baguio Hotel 45.
The Orchidarium
A showcase for the various breeds of flowers and plants that are grown in the region around Baguio – Near Baguio Hotel 45.
Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary
A haven for free minds and bodies. The Eco-tour refreshes the eyes with nature's feast of flowers.
A reconstructed native village which also has an art gallery and attracts many indigenous artists.
Itogon Wood Carver's Village
Three kilometers of independent indigenous wood carvers. The works of these carvers range from very small figurines to huge statues.
Asin Hot Springs
Actually located in Benguet but considered a city resource, it contains a natural hotspring.
Wright Park
Named after the architect who designed the city, it features a shallow elongated rectangular body of water known as the "Pool of Pines".
Some other frequently-visited spots in the city include the Lourdes Grotto, Teacher's Camp, the Bell Church, Lion's Head, and the public market, a favorite place for tourists looking for souvenirs.
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Xylomancy is a subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[1] It teaches Divination by analysing pieces of burning wood.[2]
This class was taught in the North Tower at least once during the series.
Behind the scenes
- This class is seen on Harry Potter's class timetable in the film version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. However, this cannot be considered canon, as it is not listed among his subjects in the book, and he would not take Divination until his third year.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Seen on timetable)
- Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey (Seen on timetable)
Notes and references
|Schools: Academy of Broom Flying · Beauxbatons Academy of Magic · Brazilian wizarding school · Charm School · Durmstrang Institute · Euro-Glyph School of Extraordinary Languages · Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry · Mahoutokoro School of Magic · Merge School of Under-Water Spellage · Salem Witches' Institute · Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts
|Examinations: First year exams · Second year exams · Third year exams · Fourth year exams · Ordinary Wizarding Level · Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test
|Core classes: Astronomy · Charms · Defence Against the Dark Arts · Herbology · History of Magic · Potions · Transfiguration
|Elective classes: Alchemy · Arithmancy · Care of Magical Creatures · Divination · Muggle Studies · Study of Ancient Runes
|Extra-curricular classes: Apparition · Advanced Arithmancy Studies · Ancient Studies · Art · Flying · Frog Choir · Ghoul Studies · Hogwarts orchestra · Magical Theory · Muggle Art · Muggle Music · Music · Xylomancy


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Hey guys,
Last month, after much anguishing consideration, I listed my '58 Cub for sale with all implements. Life on my little hobby farm has gotten to the point where I needed an ATV to do many chores that the Cub just can not do...for example, haul sap in the muddy late winter months on rough woods trails. So, I didn't really want to sell it, but with 2 kids, and one income (mom stays home with the kids), I just didn't have the cash to buy an ATV without selling something.
While my Cub was listed, I dreaded each incoming e-mail, PM, and phone call hoping that nobody would offer my asking price. In the end, I had a few offers but declined them. Glad I did. I didn't really want to sell my Cub. I ended up selling off 4 rifles and 3 pistols to fund my ATV purchase. I'll miss those, but not asw much as I would have missed my Cub.
So, a pic of my new 2008 Arctic Cat 700 and my Cub tucked safely back in the tractor shed where she'll stay.


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Fixing Wright's Wrongs
Double Doghouse Dormer
Choosing the right style as a prototype is the key to building a handsome and affordable home that has a small "environmental footprint."
Gambrel Roof Structures and Wind Uplift
Making Gambrels Work
Many view design as largely subjective, but when it's done well it can be broken down into realistic, objective directives. These deal not only with aesthetics — form — but also with function, especially for kitchens.
Though it's but a single element, a chimney can do much to enhance a house's overall design. In its materials and form — how it rises and terminates — a successful chimney respects the context of the surrounding home.
Designing Roofs Along the Coast
Wind-Smart Design
There's no question that a porch looks and feels best when all of its components relate to the rest of the house's design. In an earlier column, we focused on how porch guardrails can complement a home (5/06); here, we'll talk about ways that porch columns, posts, and piers can do the same.
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This book dedicated to Camille Maloof Tuite,
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2014) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information Monday regarding upcoming tryouts for walk-on players.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 7, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday that former Ohio State football and Baltimore Orioles strength and conditioning coach Allan Johnson has joined the Buccaneers' coaching staff as an assistant coach in charge of strength training.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2014) – Campers from grades 4-8 gathered inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center Saturday morning as ETSU Football Head Coach Carl Torbush and his staff hosted the Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Kids Camp presented by Chick-Fil-A at the Johnson City Crossings.
JOHNSON CITY (July 21, 2014) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that the football program will host the Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Kids Camp presented by Chick-Fil-A at Johnson City Crossings for children entering 4th grade to those entering 8th grade on Saturday, July 26th inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 19, 2014) – Members of the ETSU Football coaching staff shared insight and tricks of the trade with area coaches Saturday as part of the second annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates.


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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet or large roasting pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with vinegar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Transfer potatoes to baking sheet with a slotted spoon. (Set aside bowl with remaining vinegar spice mixture for use with pears.) Bake about 30 minutes.
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Here at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort we love our guests! Whether you stay with us year-round, visit for a week or come for the day to enjoy our activities we value you all. One special guest, Austin, touched our hearts when he came for a fishing excursion with Captain Trent Malphrus.
For more than six years, Austin has been battling acute lymphocyte leukemia, which he was diagnosed with at 8 years old. After three years of treatments, his love of basketball was taken from him but a newfound passion for hunting, fishing and music was awakened inside him. The Make-A-Wish foundation granted his wish and sent the DeGroot family to Hawaii on a deep-sea fishing adventure. Due to strong winds and intense waves, they were unable to go on the fishing trip.
Since then the family has found their outdoor retreat a little closer to home, here in Hilton Head Island. They've been coming to the island for the past five years and Austin has gone after the "big catch" each year. On the last visit they came to visit us at Hilton Head Outfitters and we set them up with fishing extraordinaire, Captain Trent. Finally, Austin was able to reel in the big one: a redfish!
After a great day on the Palmetto Dunes lagoon fishing, Austin said "Mom, my life is fulfilled I've done everything I've ever wanted to do!" We're very thankful to have been a part of Austin's big day and great catch and hope to see the DeGroot family on the island for many more years to come!


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I'm sure a lot of this has been covered in the past but since i have limited internet access these days and limited time to search i'm asking anyway... Generally, how's Smith in March? Chilly but climbable? I saw on the area page that it's climbable pretty much year round, but looking for more specifics. Is this a good place to visit in March or should I focus my attention further south? I don't mind bundling up a bit to climb, in fact i prefer it, but I don't want to freeze my face off either. I see there's Trad and Sport, how's the bouldering? Looking to visit for 8 days and want to do all three. Don't want to keep going to Vegas every year despite its radness. want to visit places I haven't been. Are there alternatives within a reasonable drive if i get totally screwed on weather?
Short answer: Smith is great in March. You can probably count on nice warm temps in the park on any given day. There isn't much bouldering at Smith itself (there are a few problems, but nothing really noteworthy) although there is much more in and around Bend.
Perfect. Thanks dude!
As was said, Smith is very climbable in March. In fact, don't be surprised if it gets a bit hot. I have climbed down there in a t-shirt in January. Also, don't let a little bit of forecasted rain deter you.....Smith is a vortex. I have only been totally rained out, uh, come to think of it, never. Even if it rains a tad, that rock dries out real fast. Good luck and have fun......leave the crash pads a home.
I have no problem with no bouldering. One guy in our group isn't so very psyched on getting off the ground but he'll live.
What's the best guide book? Falcon? is there another?
Smith probably has more climbable days per year than any other "destination" crag in North America. Truly a four season destination. Shhhh. Don't tell anyone. It's still a secret spot ;)


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The race was founded last year as a way of having fun and honoring Greensburg native Carl Fisher, the man whose creative idea led to the building of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Last year, the well-attended race was part of an entire day of racing-themed miniature spectacles around the courthouse square, all part of the "GoGreensburg" community project.
The race will begin at 1:30 p.m., but the Historical Society of Decatur County will be hosting an ice cream social just prior, at 1 p.m., where audience members and teams can enjoy homemade ice cream.
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Somehow the sound of a shotgun tends to cheer one up, wrote author-sportsman Robert Ruark, and, if so, there should be lots of good cheer in these parts come autumn each year. For autumn, with its gridiron action, is also meat shoot season. The term may conjure a bunch of yahoos shooting at a frightened turkey, but the meat shoot is actually an old-time shooting match, a social gathering in a country setting where the shotgun reigns king. One buys a chance to shoot at a small, cardboard target some 25 yards away. To hit the target at all requires skill, but to place a tiny shot-pellet in the cross-hairs is largely luck. And when the shot-peppered targets are collected and carefully studied, whoever has come closest wins the prize be it bacon or ham or even cash.
Meat shoots occur in October and November, ending not un-coincidentally with the onset of deer hunting season. Other than handmade signs posted in the area, they are not advertised. Yet, strike out in any direction from St. Louis on a Sunday afternoon, and within 40 miles youll find one in progress, on the grounds of churches, rod and gun clubs, and VFW Halls. Rules vary. For instance, contestants may line up and fire all at once or, more often, one at a time. While waiting ones turn theres plenty to offer beer, chili, good fellowship. Shells are provided. My shootin iron, handed down from L.D. Stage, born in 1895, takes a 16-gauge shell. Never mind that Im up against modern, tricked-out 12-gauges with barrels a foot longer than grandpas blunderbuss, it is the act of walking up to the line, taking aim, firing, and seeing that target jerk back that sends a thrill through my being.
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A journalist and photographer since 1982, Wm. Stage has plumbed the life stories of thousands of people. He has taught photojournalism at Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies [1990-96] and he is an alumnus of the Photojournalism Workshop, offered by University of Missouri - Columbia's School of Journalism and held in a different Missouri town every year since 1946. He is the author of six non-fiction books including Have A Weird Day: Reflections and Ruminations on the St. Louis Experience. He lives with his dog, Jack, in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.


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The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they haveacquired forward Brandon Mashinter from the New York Rangers inexchange for forward Kyle Beach. Mashinter will report directly to the RockfordIceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Mashinter, 25, has appeared in six games with the New YorkRangers this season and recorded 27 penalty minutes in 23 career NationalHockey League games with the Rangers and San Jose Sharks. The Bradford,Ontario, native has tallied seven points (1G, 6A) and a +3 plus/minus rating in11 games this season with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. He has registered 134points (65G, 69A) in 282 AHL games across five seasons with Hartford,Connecticut and Worcester.
Beach, 23, has collected 76 points (41G, 35A) in 169 AHLgames with the IceHogs across six seasons. He appeared in one preseason gamewith the Blackhawks this year, skating in 12:58 of ice time in a 5-4 shootout winon Sept. 20 at Washington.
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Easter is the most sacred observance in the Greek Orthodox faith. Preparations and customs remain some of the most traditional in modern Greek life.
Preparations for Easter come to a climax toward the end of Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. While there are many local customs associated with Easter, there are several observed by all.
Holy (or Great) Thursday
Easter preparations begin on Holy Thursday when the traditional Easter bread, tsoureki, is baked, and eggs are dyed red (red is the color of life as well as a representation of the blood of Christ). From ancient times, the egg has been a symbol of the renewal of life, and the message of the red eggs is victory over death. (More on the history of red eggs at Easter.)
- In times gone by, superstitions grew into customs that included placing the first-dyed red egg at the home's iconostasis (place where icons are displayed) to ward off evil, and marking the heads and backs of small lambs with the red dye to protect them.
Holy Thursday evening, church services include a symbolic representation of the crucifixion, and the period of mourning begins. In many villages - and in cities as well - women will sit in church throughout the night, in traditional mourning.
Holy (or Great) Friday
The holiest day of Holy Week is Holy Friday. It is a day of mourning, not of work (including cooking). It is also the only day during the year when the Divine Liturgy is not read. Flags are hung at half-mast and church bells ring all day in a slow mournful tone.
Many devout do not cook on Holy Friday, but if they do, traditional foods are simple, perhaps boiled in water (no oil) and seasoned with vinegar - like beans - or thin soups like tahinosoupa, a soup made with tahini.
Traditionally, women and children take flowers to the church to decorate the Epitaphio (the symbolic bier of Christ). The Service of Lamentation mourns the death of Christ and the bier, decorated lavishly with flowers and bearing the image of Christ, is carried on the shoulders of the faithful in a procession through the community to the cemetery, and back. Members of the congregation follow, carrying candles.
Holy (or Great) Saturday
On Holy Saturday, the Eternal Flame is brought to Greece by military jet, and is distributed to waiting Priests who carry it to their local churches. The event is always televised and if there's a threat of bad weather or a delay, the entire country agonizes until the flame arrives safely.
On the morning of Holy Saturday, preparations begin for the next day's Easter feast. Dishes that can be prepared in advance are made, and the traditional mayiritsa soup is prepared, which will be eaten after the midnight service, to break the fast.
The midnight Service of the Resurrection is an occasion attended by everyone who is able, including children, each holding a white candle.
- Special candles made for Easter are called "labatha" (lah-BAH-thah) and are often given as gifts to children from their parents or God-parents. These candles can be lavishly decorated with favorite children's heroes or storybook characters, and may be as much as three feet tall, but the candle itself is usually white. These candles are only used for one Easter midnight service.


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Strong attendance marked the 35th edition of World of Concrete, held Feb. 3–6 in Las Vegas. A total of 65,287 registered professionals strolled among 880,000 square feet of exhibits.
"World of Concrete continues to be as full and robust as it has in the past," said show director Tom Cindric. "We have seen an increase in our outdoor exhibits and events, and those that attended were amazed at the new products and offerings. Even though the overall numbers may be lower this year, as with most trade shows in this current economic environment, it is the quality of buyers we bring to the table that continues to make this a strong and important event for the industry."
Next year's show takes place Feb. 2–5, seminars begin Feb. 1, in Las Vegas. Visit www.worldofconcrete.com. Look for a full report on World of Concrete, including news, new products, and events, in the April issue.
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MARION COUNTY, TN (WRCB) - Marion County detectives are investigating a recent string of gun thefts.
The sheriff's office is hoping its new Crime Stoppers program will help them put the thief or thieves behind bars.Marion County Sheriff Ronnie "Bo" Burnett says while he's offered rewards on other cases since getting state money for Crime Stoppers a few months ago, nothing has panned out yet. Now he's hoping it will be the ticket to solving a recent string of burglaries. He says handguns and shotguns have been stolen from at least three homes in the Battle Creek area last few months."The thing I want to emphasize is we do have money for Crime Stoppers, so if anybody knows about any of these cases and would like to assist us on that and make some money, we do have money available for this," Sheriff Burnett said.If you have information on the recent gun thefts or any other crimes in the county, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling the Marion County Sheriff's Office at (423) 942-2525.
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Eliminating TB Deaths: Time to Step Up the HIV Response
12 August 2014| GENEVA - A high level international WHO consultation was held in conjunction with AIDS 2014, on Sunday 20th July 2014, at the Crowne Promenade Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The consultation aimed to catalyze an accelerated response and high level political buy-in for HIV-associated TB to bring about the elimination of TB deaths among people living with HIV. The meeting was attended by some 80 participants who reviewed progress in the global and regional response, assessed the political commitment to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV-related TB, analysed the gaps and barriers preventing the elimination of TB/HIV deaths and identified opportunities and next steps critical for eliminating HIV deaths from TB.
Stop TB Partnership Board to move secretariat
16 JULY 2014| Geneva | The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the decision by the Stop TB Partnership (STBP) Board to move its secretariat's hosting and administrative arrangements, which have been provided by WHO since the partnership was founded in 2001, to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The move will occur early in 2015.
WHO targets elimination of TB in over 30 countries
3 JULY 2014 ¦ ROME, ITALY - WHO today, together with the European Respiratory Society (ERS), presented a new framework to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in countries with low levels of the disease. Today there are 33* countries and territories where there are fewer than 100 TB cases per million population. The framework outlines an initial "pre-elimination" phase, aiming to have fewer than 10 new TB cases per million people per year by 2035 in these countries. The goal is to then achieve full elimination of TB by 2050, defined as less than 1 case per million people per year.
WHA approves Post-2015 Global TB Strategy and Targets
19 May 2014 | Geneva | The World Health Assembly, convened annually by WHO at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva, passed a resolution approving with full support the new post-2015 Global TB Strategy with its ambitious targets. The strategy aims to end the global TB epidemic, with targets to reduce TB deaths by 95% and to cut new cases by 90% between 2015 and 2035, and to ensure that no family is burdened with catastrophic expenses due to TB.
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International Students
With students from more than 100 countries, Suffolk is truly an international campus.
International students from our partner institutions may apply as exchange visitors for one or two semesters. Individual international visiting students who wish to study at Suffolk for one or two semesters only are considered Study Abroad Boston students. These two categories have different application forms/criteria and information.
The University is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Prospective students who do not hold US citizenship must submit the following materials along with their admission application:
TOEFL and Other English Proficiency Exams
Applicants whose primary language is not English must be able to demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing English. To do so, applicants are expected to submit official TOEFL scores with their application materials.
A minimum score of 550/213/77 on the paper/computer/internet TOEFL exam is required for direct admission into a degree program. For students, who fall below the minimum score, evaluation of English proficiency is based on a combination of teacher recommendations, performance in mainstream English courses and/or evidence of English exposure. Students may be admitted conditionally after a complete review of the admission application. This includes a review of all academic course work and demonstrated exposure to English. (Application Essay included at the time the student applies will be used and academic recommendations.) In most cases standardized testing scores that range from 50-71 will be offered conditional admission in the English Language Institute at Suffolk. This program is a non-credit, year-long program that is structured to help students attain a score above 71 on the IBT so that they can begin degree courses with the university the following year. For consideration of direct admission into a degree program, students that submit the IELTS testing results, should have achieved a score of band 6.0 or higher.
Suffolk University also accepts the IELTS, CPE, CAE, and FCE.
Academic Records
International students are required to submit an official copy of all records of academic coursework, accompanied by an official English translation. This includes:
- Official secondary school records with courses taken and grades received
- Official records from each college or university attended showing the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours taken and grades received (for transfer applicants)
- Official documents verifying the awarding of all secondary diplomas and/or academic certificates with the title and date awarded.
In certain instances, applicants may be required to have their credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service.
Suggested agencies include:
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Certification of Finances
International applicants must submit the Confidential Declaration and Certification of Finances form to show evidence of their ability to pay educational and living expenses while studying in the US. Please request this form from the Office of Undergraduate Admission, complete it, and submit it with the application for admission. The information provided must demonstrate ability to pay the annual cost of approximately $50,019 and be certified by a bank seal.
The Certificate of Finance should be sent well in advance of any deadlines. An I-20 form will not be issued unless this form has been received by the Undergraduate Admission Office.
Financial Assistance
International students are ineligible for all forms of federal and state financial aid, but they may apply for all University-funded employment programs.
Merit Scholarships
Merit scholarship assistance is available to international students. Students are automatically considered for merit scholarship funding when applying to Suffolk University for admission.
The student's transcript and standardized test (SAT/ACT or TOEFL) scores are considered in determining merit scholarship offers. Merit scholarship funding is limited. Entering freshmen interested in applying and being considered for merit scholarship funding should submit the admission application as early as possible.
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International students who are entering as freshmen are eligible to apply to the University Honors Program. This program requires all application materials to be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by March 1, 2014.
There is no separate application for the honors program, but consideration is given only to those who have submitted their application and supplemental materials by the deadline above.
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Students who have completed the full IB diploma with a total of 28 or more points are eligible for sophomore standing. Students who have received fewer than 28 points may receive 6 credits for each higher level examination passed with a score of 4, 5, 6, or 7. Students who are awarded IB credit may also be eligible for merit scholarships.
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SNOHOMISH, Wash. (AP) — The white van with tinted windows pulled up to the driveway with its cargo - cardboard boxes full of marijuana. And the customers eagerly awaited it, grunting and snorting.
The deal was going down for three hungry Berkshire pigs from a Washington state farm, and a German television crew was there to film it.
Part flavor experiment, part green recycling, part promotion and bolstered by the legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington state, pot excess has been fed to the hogs by their owners, pig farmer Jeremy Gross and Seattle butcher William von Schneidau, since earlier this year.
Gross and von Schneidau now sell their "pot pig" cuts at von Schneidau's butcher shop in Seattle's Pike Place Market at a premium price — bacon is $17 a pound while chops go for $16.90 a pound.
"He's like 'let's see what kind of flavor it gives it.' So we ran it and it gave good flavor," Gross said. "It's like anything else, what you feed them is what they're going to taste like. It's almost like a savory alfalfa fed cow or alfalfa fed pig."
The meat, though, won't get people high.
It's just a flavor infusion.
While the passage of recreational marijuana inspired the experiment, Gross and von Schneidau get the marijuana excess — roots, stems, and other part of the plant that are grinded and not used for consumption — from a medical marijuana dispensary. At the butcher shop, cuts from the pot pigs are signed with a little drawing of a marijuana leaf stuck on them with a toothpick.
"It tastes like the best pork chop you've ever had," said Matt McAlman, who runs Top Shelf Organic, the dispensary that is providing the pot plant waste for the pigs to eat.


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It would be interesting to have an update on the much-delayed Spencer Freeman Smith case, too. He's the lawyer who allegedly killed an elderly Chinese cyclist in a hit-and-run back in May 2012, but has yet to go to trial.
His legal team was granted yet another delay - for thirty days - at the end of August 2013. I'm wondering what happened when that expired.
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While I appreciate that you may have treated young offenders in such a manner in the past, I think a focus on rehabilitation rather than homosexual rape would be more consistent with our current stage of evolution.


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Education Counts is a new MTA organizing initiative aimed at getting educators involved in the effort to increase state funding for our public schools. The initiative is centered around proposed legislation that would increase state aid to public schools.
Organizational meetings take place in March.
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McQuade was a lifetime advocate for senior citizens, according to a biography listed on the official National Grandparents Day website.
McQuade helped establish a Past 80 Party for the state's octogenarians in 1956.
She later served as vice-chair of the West Virginia Commission on Aging and was appointed as a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging.
President Richard Nixon's proclamation of a National Shut-In Day in 1972 was largely due to McQuade's efforts.
In 1970, McQuade began pushing legislators to set aside a day to celebrate grandparents. West Virginia became the first state to do so in 1973.
That same year, a Grandparents Day resolution was introduced by U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph but failed to generate any interest in committee.
Soon after, 49 governors received petitons from McQuade encouraging them to recognize Grandparents Day, and 43 sent proclamations back to her.
When asked about founding National Grandparents Day, McQuade called herself "the luckiest person in the world."
"I have a wonderful and understanding husband, my children are all healthy and well, and my grandchildren and great-grandchildren brighten my days. And then I have my work promoting Grandparents Day, working with seniors and visiting the sick and lonely in hospitals and nursing homes. What more could I want?" McQuade said.
McQuade has been recognized in a variety of ways for her efforts, including a postage stamp bearing her likeness in 1989.
McQuade had 15 children, 43 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren when she passed away in 2008 at 91.
Several of her children and grandchildren are now involved with the National Grandparents Day Council.


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Just Wednesday morning, Grant Brisbee wrote an article about Bryce Harper and Mike Trout. The headline even began with "Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, And".
Do we need another article about Harper and Trout? They're the biggest story in baseball right now, as they've been for a month, and it wouldn't make much sense to avoid the biggest story just because something's already been written about it. If something terrible happened to the President, and the New York Times wrote something about it, the New York Times wouldn't subsequently stop writing about it. In this paragraph I have vaguely threatened the President and compared myself to a writer for the New York Times. This is one of my more powerful paragraphs.
Already Wednesday, Harper has played a game and batted five times. It wasn't one of his more productive efforts, as he finished just 1 for 5, but he did smack a double, and his OPS stands at .933. Harper is younger than most of the things in your medicine cabinet. Trout hasn't played yet Wednesday but he will, and his OPS stands at .958. Trout is older than Harper, barely, but he's also still younger than most of the things in your medicine cabinet. This is intended to note that Harper and Trout are incredibly young, and that you're incredibly reckless about some of the things you ingest.
And you can't go anywhere right now without reading about Harper, or Trout, or both. They're all over the place here, they're all over the place on MLB.com, they're all over the place on ESPN, and they're all over the place in places that might not ordinarily devote that much coverage to Major League Baseball. Harper, at least, because Harper is a sensation of an unusual sort. Trout is just as good, if not better, but he doesn't quite have Harper's transcendental character profile.
Harper and Trout have not-literally exploded onto the scene in 2012, and they've taken the sport by storm while having a combined age lower than that of Raul Ibanez. They are individually wowing all who observe, and we're having to wrap our heads around the new reality of a difficult game made to look simple by two guys who could drink if they wanted to, but not legally, like college students. With less talent, Bryce Harper and Mike Trout could right now be underclassmen in college. Sitting back, watching baseball, and gushing over Matt Moore and Todd Frazier. Or drinking and hanging with ladies. You know, college things.
Right now, we are in the process of appreciating all of which Harper and Trout are capable. We might not yet appreciate them enough. We're still learning new things about them as players and as people, and everything feels so fresh. It feels so great for the game to have this sudden infusion of unstoppable youth.
There's a dirty, dark secret, though, that nobody's keeping because nobody wants to think about it: it isn't always going to be this way. The way we feel about Bryce Harper and Mike Trout now is not the way we'll feel about them in months or years.
And I'm assuming that Harper and Trout will continue to be fabulous. No reason to doubt that they will, since they're not top prospects anymore. They're actively establishing themselves as stars at the highest level in the world, and once you do that, you're proven.
The other day over dinner, my girlfriend was explaining to me the Three Bite Rule. It sounded sensible enough. The first bite you have of something is the best. The second bite confirms the first bite, the third bite is to be savored, and then it all comes down. After three bites, whatever it is isn't special anymore. The rule seems a wee bit simplistic, but, in general, it's easy to believe.
Or we can go about this in a more relatable way. With Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, we're in the discovery stage. If you think of this like a relationship, we're still learning about Harper and Trout, finding new things about them that we like, and finding new things about them that we find quirky. We can't stop talking about Harper and Trout to our friends. They shine this light on a life that used to be dimmer, and you can't believe how empty things were before in retrospect.
We're still seeing Harper and Trout do things we've never seen them do. Occasionally we're seeing them do things no one's ever done. Our images of them are still forming, and all we know for sure is that the final image, once complete, will be awesome. Look at how hard he hit that ball! Look at how fast he can run! Is there anything these players can't do?
But after the discovery stage comes ... another, different stage. I'm not a relationship expert and I've never written any books, but I have enough relationship experience and sports experience to know that the feeling changes. The spark eventually goes away, and you settle into a routine wherein you start taking things for granted. Few things anymore are new, and many of the things that are new are unpleasant. It's not that things are necessarily bad -- it's that the wonder and curiosity are reduced. You reach a point where you have appreciated something or someone so much that seldom do you feel yourself actively appreciating anymore.
In a personal relationship, there are still forever those rejuvenating moments, and you try hard if the other person is right. In a fan-athlete relationship, there will also be those moments on occasion, but you don't try as hard, and you set your expectations to such a level that it's easier to be disappointed than amazed.
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout are so good and so new and so novel. We're getting to know them, and it's thrilling -- it's maybe the best possible thing that could happen for the league. They are climbing to the level of stardom. But once they get there, they'll be stars, and in time they'll be like other stars. They'll stop being so young, and they'll stop being so impressive, because we'll expect them to be impressive and being impressed is mostly relative to expectations.
Grant was right when he said that we'll probably be debating who's better for years. Sports fans love those arguments, and it helps that the two players play in opposite leagues, at similar ages. But those arguments won't be fueled by steaming, simmering passion -- they'll be fueled by numbers. Harper has x many whatevers. Trout does y whatevers z amount of the time. People will cite their outstanding statistics without really appreciating how outstanding those statistics are, because people will have gotten used to them.
Those decade-old arguments about who was the best shortstop in baseball went the same way. Hell, take Stephen Strasburg now. It wasn't long ago that Strasburg was a phenom unlike any the game had seen in ages. Maybe that wasn't true, but that's how he was hyped. Strasburg was awesome, he had surgery, and now he's awesome again. Wednesday afternoon he became the first pitcher in baseball with 100 strikeouts. Now Strasburg's old hat. We know he's amazing, but we're used to that. Most of the talk about Strasburg at the moment doesn't concern his breathtaking talent, but rather the innings limit the Nationals swear they'll hold him to. This is important, because people assume that Strasburg could help in September.
They assume Strasburg's success. Before long, we'll assume Harper and Trout's success, and if they have less success than we'd like, they'll be disappointing. This is a problem with starting so fast. Harper and Trout have left themselves little room to grow. We'll grow accustomed to their talent, and should one end up on a go-nowhere team, some of the team's fans will think about trading the guy for prospects. They'll draw criticism for not doing enough if one of their teams underachieves, regardless of how great their performances might be.
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout are two spectacular baseball players. There's very little that either of them can't do on a baseball field. Eventually, this will be understood. At that point, as with all great players, the magic will still be there in the players themselves, but it'll be harder for us to feel. Savor this, now. This whole experience. Before long, we'll be hyping up other, newer young players instead, and those players won't be as good as the two we've got today.


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The Milroy Alumni Association is in the process of updating class lists and renewing memberships in preparation for the upcoming Alumni get-together. If you have not received a renewal form from the Alumni Association, you may request one by contacting the Association at Box 244, Milroy, IN 46156, or you may send your address, phone number, and email address, along with the membership fee of $15, to the aforementioned address. All Milroy Alumni are welcome and encouraged to join or renew their memberships – high school graduates, middle school graduates, those who attended Milroy Elementary School, and all Milroy teachers.


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SAN DIEGO (AP) - Tight end Dante Rosario had three touchdown catches for the first time in his NFL career and San Diego's defense harassed Jake Locker all afternoon as the Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans for the ninth straight time, 38-10 Sunday. Before the game, the Chargers (2-0) retired Junior Seau's No. 55. Seau, the hard-hitting, first-pumping leader of the Chargers for 13 seasons, committed suicide May 2. With Antonio Gates inactive due to sore ribs, the Chargers turned to Rosario. He responded with TD catches of 11, 4 and 15 yards from Philip Rivers. He had only five career scoring catches coming in, including a game-winner against San Diego in the 2008 season opener while with Carolina. San Diego's winning streak against the Titans (0-2) dates to 1993, when the franchise was still the Houston Oilers. Rivers was 24 of 32 for 284 yards. Malcom Floyd had six catches for 109 yards and Rosario four catches for 48 yards. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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conversion con·ver·sion (kən-vûr'zhən, -shən)
The acquisition by bacteria of a new property associated with presence of a prophage.
A defense mechanism in which repressed ideas, conflicts, or impulses are manifested by various bodily symptoms, such as paralysis or breathing difficulties, that have no physical cause.
the turning of a sinner to God (Acts 15:3). In a general sense the heathen are said to be "converted" when they abandon heathenism and embrace the Christian faith; and in a more special sense men are converted when, by the influence of divine grace in their souls, their whole life is changed, old things pass away, and all things become new (Acts 26:18). Thus we speak of the conversion of the Philippian jailer (16:19-34), of Paul (9:1-22), of the Ethiopian treasurer (8:26-40), of Cornelius (10), of Lydia (16:13-15), and others. (See REGENERATION.)