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Control Burn At State Park Last Week To Help Prevent Future Fires
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Crews working for the North Carolina Division of State Parks conducted a prescribed burn Thursday April 18th. Crews burned under brush to help reduce fuel that could lead to more intense forest fires and to help promote a healthier ecosystem.
By WILLARD KILLOUGH III
Managing Editor
CAROLINA BEACH - You may have noticed large plumes of smoke billowing into the air at the Carolina Beach State Park last Thursday April 18, but don't worry, it was planned.
It's part of a management program to promote a healthier ecosystem and cut down on fuel that can lead to intense unplanned forest fires.
Prescribed burns are conducted in various areas within the park periodically.
Park Superintendent Chris Helms said the program is beneficial to the overall health of the park. Trees are not affected and the fire helps to promote new growth. He said the crews closely monitor the areas and he was perfectly comfortable with the prescribed burn taking place nearly right up to the driveway of his house within the park.
The 761-acre park Carolina Beach State Park was established in 1969 to preserve the unique environment along the intracoastal waterway.
According to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, the role of fire throughout North Carolina's ecosystems over the last 10,000 years has been well documented. These fires were caused primarily by lightning, and fire history studies have established a long record of repeated fires of varying scale and intensity. Ecosystems that have been exposed to such fires typically exhibit high biodiversity, and many of these species are known to be dependent on fire for survival and reproduction. North Carolina is known to support a wide variety of plant and animal species that respond vigorously to fire. In fact, approximately 65% of the nearly 700 rare plant species that occur in North Carolina are known to be fire-dependent. Common plant adaptations that allow for survival in the face of repeated fires include thick bark and leaves; resprouting via underground stems; long-lived seed banks in the soil; and cones that open only in the event of extreme fires.
Many state parks support natural communities that are dependent on frequent fire for maintenance and propagation. In the long-term absence of fire, these natural communities will be altered so that they no longer support their characteristic native species. Because of decades of complete fire suppression, many fire-adapted ecosystems in state parks have been degraded. One result of this is that both common and rare fire-dependent species have been lost. Another result is that heavy concentrations of woody fuels have accumulated, and unusually intense fires can occur.
According to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation online at www.ncparks.gov, "A well-planned fire management program is critical for properly managing these ecosystems, and the division manages these resources through the application of prescribed fire. Under this program, fires are deliberately ignited under carefully prescribed conditions using techniques that will achieve specific management goals. The primary long-term goals in of the fire management program are to restore and maintain high-quality examples of fire-adapted ecosystems across the state parks system. Prescribed fires are also used to reduce hazardous fuel levels, enhance habitat for rare species, and control or eliminate non-native species."
Most of the division's fire management occurs in the coastal plain; however, additional fire-adapted areas continue to be identified, and the division has expanded its fire management program to the Piedmont and mountain regions.
On the day of the burn, rangers evaluate the temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, and other factors that might influence the fire. If weather conditions are favorable, the rangers set a small fire, testing an area of the land to be burned. Once the burn is complete, rangers patrol the entire unit and conduct mop up operations to ensure that the fire is out. Although the
landscape may look dramatically different right after the fire, the post-fire response is usually very rapid. Within days of the fire, grasses and other herbaceous species will resprout from their roots. Seeds that have been stimulated by the heat will germinate, and all of the plant species will benefit from the ash, which contains recycled nutrients and acts as a fertilizer. Canopy trees will usually be unaffected except in cases of extremely hot fire.
According to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, Most animal species are also well-adapted to fire. Mammals and birds will simply leave during the fire and then return. Most reptiles and amphibians will survive by leaving the area or moving into dens. After the fire, plant abundance and diversity usually increase, causing increased animal diversity. Bird diversity usually increases in response to increased insect populations that arrive to feed on trees.

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The Trenton Mural Arts Project Atelier
While every Princeton Atelier course involves a professional art project that the course's guest artists develop in the company of students, the Mural Arts Project Atelier expands a typical Princeton Atelier collaboration. This spring's Atelier, "The Big Picture: Mural Arts in Philadelphia and Trenton," taught by guest artists Jane Golden and Shira Walinsky, brings together a number of participants within and outside the University to imagine, design, and create mural art in downtown Trenton.
The course is cross-listed with Princeton's Center for African American Studies and the Program in Visual Arts. It also involves collaborations among the Princeton Atelier, Princeton's Pace Center for Civic Engagement, the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia, the newly-formed Trenton Mural Arts Project, and the communities in Trenton's four wards.
The Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia, founded and directed by Jane Golden, is the pre-eminent public arts program of its kind in the US. Jane Golden and her staff regularly consult nationally and internationally on building mural arts programs in urban areas.
The Trenton Mural Arts Project has chosen the Home Rubber Company site for its first mural arts project in Trenton
The Trenton Mural Arts Project grew out of the combined efforts of the Trenton and Princeton University groups over the past two years and is an informal partnership among ArtWorks Trenton, Capital City Redevelopment Corporation, Trenton Downtown Association/Destination Trenton, the City of Trenton, and several Princeton University programs—the Princeton Atelier, the Center for African American Studies, and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement.
In the Princeton Atelier course, students study the history of mural art, formal issues of design, and the function of "place" in public art. They explore how the mural-creation process has been a powerful tool for social change since the late-20th century and investigate how identity, perception, and power shift when communities are part of creating and writing their own histories through murals and other public art. To supplement the seminar, Golden and Walinsky have led students on tours of a few of the 3,000 murals in Philadelphia.
Working in Trenton, Atelier students participate in the extensive community engagement process developed by Golden's Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Following the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program model, students attend neighborhood meetings where community members share views about the mural content, design, and function with the creative team. The students also undertake studio work to design the Trenton mural and to develop their own mural designs.
On May 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM, an exhibition will feature the students' mural designs. In early June, the Trenton mural will be unveiled in a public ceremony. Dates and locations to come.
Trenton Mural Arts Project unveils final design
Mural project will give artists a giant canvas
The 'mural' of the story is cooperation
Mural meetings intend to engage community
University programs participate in launch of Trenton Mural Arts Project
Trenton Mural Arts Project Announces The Home Rubber Company on Route129 As Site Of First Mural Project
The Princeton Atelier was endowed in 2009 through the generosity of a donor who has chosen to remain anonymous. The Atelier is additionally supported through The Newhouse Foundation, The Erik C. Blachford '89 Fund, The Schare-Pfaffenroth Endowment Fund, The Jordan Roth '97 Performance Fund and The Peter T. Joseph Foundation.
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Applicant Qualifications
- Senior status at Old Dominion University
- Successful completion of all course work (prior to beginning of internship) which includes general education, minor/cluster, HMSV, and elective courses.
- GPA in HMSV major of 2.0 or better
- GPA overall of 2.0 or better
- Grade of C or better in HMSV 339, 341,343W, 344, 346, and 368 (Note: a C- is not acceptable)
Application Deadline
Application deadlines for internship are as follows:
January 15 for a fall internship in the same year.
May 15 for a spring internship during the following year.
September 15 for a summer internship during the following year.
These application deadlines are strictly adhered to and late applications will be considered for later semesters only.
Mandatory Orientation
Once your application is received you will get a confirmation email with specific information for a mandatory orientation. Failure to attend this orientation will disqualify you from completing your internship when requested. The information is sent far enough in advance that there should be no extenuating circumstance that would preclude you from attending the orientation.
- Human Services Internship Application
The Human Services (HMSV) Internship is a 12-credit course designed as the culminating experience of the Human Services Program and completed during one semester at the end of the student's undergraduate studies, after the completion of all course work. The major goal is the application and practice of human services in a setting related to the career goals of the student. It is in the internship that human services students are given actual practice in implementing the human service professional's role in a supervised setting. This experience is viewed as the focal point for the integration and synthesis of prior didactic and laboratory experiences.
The internship is a 400 hour practical experience, with at least 100 of those hours being direct client service hours. Because of the amount of hours required to complete the internship and the number of projects to be completed, no courses are allowed to be taken concurrently with internship. The HMSV program realizes that many of its students work either part-time or full-time and may have family and other responsibilities. Therefore, it is important to plan ahead to determine when you will be completing your internship so you can make necessary accommodations to successfully complete internship when scheduled.
Students are responsible for selecting and finalizing their own internship sites. Appropriate placements include group homes, homeless shelters, crisis centers, day programs for individuals with Alzheimer's, mental retardation, mental illness, or other conditions that warrant specific programs, social service agencies, community services boards, probation and parole, and other support service-related agencies. School placements within a classroom setting are considered educational rather than human service internship sites and will not be approved.
Students should be completely familiar with the contents of the internship handbook before contacting an agency to act as his/her internship site. Agency personnel often want to know internship requirements, such as projects and number of hours, prior to agreeing to have an intern student. Being prepared and able to answer the agency's questions will reflect more positively on your capability, organization skills, and competence to better assure you of finalizing a placement.
To discuss a possible internship site or if you have any questions, contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen Levingston, at firstname.lastname@example.com. For additional, more detailed information on the internship, its requirements, and the process, access the appropriate internship handbook (TTN or main campus and the semester in which you will be completing internship).
Each agency must assign a site supervisor to provide the intern student with consistent guidance, support and supervision. In accordance with ODU policies, the site supervisor must have at least a master's degree or a bachelor's degree and 10+ years experience in the field of human services. The site supervisor meets with the intern at least once a week, reviews and signs off on all projects and log sheets to ensure confidentiality of client information, and completes a midterm and final evaluation on the intern. Additional information on a site supervisor's responsibilities can be found in the site supervisor handbook.
For TELETECHNET students, a Site Adjunct Instructor (SAI) is assigned to act in the same capacity as the course instructor for main campus students. The SAI must approve a TTN student's internship site, meet regularly with the student during the internship semester, review and grade projects, complete a midterm and final evaluation on the student, and submit a final grade. Additional information on the SAI responsibilities can be found in the SAI Handbook.
Effective April 13th, 2011, students are no longer permitted to Video Stream internship regardless of reason.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reacting to news that Mike Boots has been selected to become acting chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), issued the following statement:
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SEIA is the solar energy industry's go-to source for the latest coverage on solar power, including U.S. and international policy, research and polls, business and financing trends, and more. Our staff strives to support the media covering solar energy issues and guide our members on effective media outreach with clear statements, background materials, news and multimedia resources.
SEIA is committed to informing policymakers, the media, and the American public about the benefits of solar energy for today's communities, our economy, and our country.
Learn more from our statements and industry news below.
PSE&G Looks to Former Landfill in Bordentown for Solar Field
A former dump once littered with piles of trash could become home to rows of solar panels if PSE&G wins approval for the project. The public utility company is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval for a 9 megawatt solar array at the shuttered Parklands Landfill on Route 206.
Easton, Redding and Trumbull First Selectmen Share Solar Stories
We're not only first selectmen, we're also homeowners. Electricity is a large chunk of our families' budgets, and rates are only going up. The people in our towns deserve to hold on to their hard-earned money, which is why we helped our towns collaborate on Solarize Easton-Redding-Trumbull. This limited-time program helps homeowners insulate themselves from rising energy costs and lower their electric bills through solar.
The Real Super Bowl Battle Has Already Been Won
This Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks will face off against the Denver Broncos for the ultimate Super Bowl XLVIII showdown. But the real battle for this year's bowl has already been won, and it has nothing to do with touchdowns.
SEIA Announces New Workforce Training Commitment for Solar Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced a new industry commitment to quality solar workforce training, working with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).
SEIA Praises Governor Jerry Brown's Goal to Expand California Renewable Portfolio Standard
WASHINGTON, DC – In his State of the State address, California Governor Jerry Brown today discussed California's ambitious energy goals, aimed at accelerating deployment of solar and other renewable resources. In his speech, the governor underscored that California is on track to reach –and potentially exceed– its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) goal of 33 percent by 2020.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Proposes Key Interconnection Rule, SEIA Applauds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today praised a proposed rule issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that will, if finalized, expedite and reduce the cost of solar project interconnection while maintaining electric system reliability and safety.
SEIA Praises Governor Cuomo for Expanding New York Solar Energy Program
WASHINGTON, DC, JAN. 9, 2013 – In his State of the State Address, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced an expansion of New York State's NY-Sun Initiative for solar energy, funding it with an additional $150 million per year over the next 10 years. The governor also announced plans to create a $1 billion green bank, as well as his appointment of Richard Kauffman as New York's chairman for energy policy and finance.
Stephen Miner Named CEO of Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Board of Managers of Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC (SETS) today announced the appointment of Stephen Miner as president and chief executive officer. In his new role, Miner will manage and grow the high-impact solar energy events produced by SETS -- Solar Power International and PV America. SETS is a joint venture created by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) to produce trade shows to advance the solar energy industry.
SEIA Recognizes Mayor Behm & City of Napoleon, OH as Solar Champions
NAPOLEON, OHIO – With a backdrop of the Isofoton factory floor, the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today presented a plaque of recognition to Mayor Ronald Behm and the City of Napoleon as American Solar Champions.
With two major solar installations and a growing solar manufacturing facility embedded in a city of less than 10,000 people, Napoleon, Ohio is a hub for solar energy and job creation across the Buckeye State.
[RELATED: Solar Policy in Ohio]
US Solar Targets Could Save Americans $20 Billion Annually By 2050
Solar energy could supply one-third of all electricity demand in the Western US by 2050 while massively cutting emissions – if the Department of Energy's (DOE) SunShot Initiative succeeds.
The sun also shines on Harlem — and solar power co-op wants to make some green
Harlem residents are finding a way to make dollars and sense out of solar panels — forming an energy co-op.
Distributed Solar Power Generation To Reach $112 Billion In Annual Revenue By 2018 (Report)
The revenue earned from distributed solar power sales is expected to hit $112 billion annually by 2018, according to a new report from cleantech market research firm Navigant Research.
Solar power gains ground in Iowa
Solar power is gaining ground around the world at "record pace," and a growing number of Iowans are also looking to convert their homes and businesses to the alternative energy, according to Bill Haman, industrial program manager for the Iowa Energy Center.
Gosar defends solar tax incentives
U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar mopped his brow as he strolled past a line of upturned solar cells baking in the afternoon sun. The Republican congressman, a proponent of shrinking government spending, was nonetheless touting the benefits of federal tax incentives for renewable energy.


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Beachcomber's Paradise, Luxury on the Pacific Ocean in Morro Bay
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2½
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Beach Tract
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,400 - $ 2,900 / week
$ 7,995 - $ 9,995 / month
vacation rental description
'Beachcomber's Paradise' is what you've been expecting for your beach vacation. Located on spectacular Beachcomber Drive in the quaint town of Morro Bay, this 2400 sq. ft. single level luxury home has 180 degree unobstructed panoramic whitewater views of the Pacific Ocean. All of the rooms in this home are spacious, including the kitchen. From the Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room & Large Front Patio you can view Morro Rock to the South and the Cayucos Pier to the North. The two Guest Bedrooms and the Den have incredible whitewater views as well. Nicknamed 'Two Palms' by the local surfers for the two 60 foot tall Palm trees in the front of the house, they serve as a landmark for surfers and wayward house guests.
At Beachcomber's Paradise you just can't help staring at the ocean. Time will pass quickly as you are mesmerized by the sweeping views of the sea. The miles of sandy beach will compel you to walk down to the water's edge to explore the sights and sounds.
You can easily walk to Morro Rock or Cayucos, it's just down to the beach, then left or right. The wall of panoramic windows will allow you to watch the kids play on the beach without leaving the house. The beach is right in front of our home approximately 100 yards away(a football field) Beachcomber Drive is a popular walking, biking, viewing street, people come from all around to savor it's stunning views.
The Kitchen is a 'Gourmet's Delight', granite counter tops with a 'Wolf' gas range, stainless steel appliances and European Cabinets. There's a second vegetable sink, dual stainless dishwashers and the most amazing views of the waves crashing on the beach while you prepare your meals or just sip your coffee. The kitchen is complete with everything you'll need for the perfect vacation. A Cuisinart ice cream maker(great fun for the whole family, so bring your favorite recipes) and wine refrigerator are just a few of the amenities for you to enjoy.
The front wrap-around Patio has extensive brick and flagstone with a built-in Gas Fire Pit for those enchanting evenings and incredible sunsets! The built-in Fire Pit is always a big hit perfect for making 'Smores with the kids' (of all ages). Binoculars and a spotting scope are there to more clearly view the otters, dolphins, seals, whales, pelicans, surfers and more. There's also an outside shower with hot & cold water to wash off the sand from the beach. The den accesses a small fenced backyard with grass and flowers.
This home was professionally decorated with beautiful beach furnishings, a cozy down filled sofa to snuggle in as you enjoy a warm fire in the new Italian Travertine fireplace. Luxury linens, bath and beach towels, an ipod docking station, high speed wireless Internet, games, books, kids beach toys, including croquet and boogie boards all await you. Decorated in the Caribbean Beach theme.
This home is what you would expect from a beach home. So, whether you're beachcombing, bike riding, surfing, golfing, wine tasting, shopping, fishing or just relaxing, this 'is' the place!!! The place where every evening a new and beautiful sunset will surprise you, and the sound of the ocean waves will lull you to sleep.
We would like to take this opportunity to 'thank' everyone for viewing our site and booking with us. It's a joy for us to be able to share this great house and location with others. We are booking for 2012 now, so check our calendar as we do keep up with it and send us an email. Thank you again.
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property availability
- dates with deals
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Last modified on 09-1-2014 at 1:43 PM.
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Fred Wickman (530) 906-2628
house rental amenities
1400 Square foot wrap around patio with 180 degree whitewater views, includes a gas fire pit which also faces the ocean.
BBQ on wheels, outdoor shower with hot & cold water, beach chairs, beach toys for the kids, boogie boards.
activities and attractions in Morro Bay Central Coast
Walking on the beach, riding your bike, collecting sea shells, wine tasting, shopping, dining out, watch the seals at the wharf along the Embarcadero. Don't forget to tour Hearst Castle.
vacation rental rates
One Week Minimum in High Season & Holidays (June 1st to Sept. 10th & All Holidays)
3 Night Minimum in Low Season
$ 225 Cleaning Fee
$ 1000 Security Deposit High Season weekly
$ 500 Security Deposit for a 3 night visit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Fred Wickman (530) 906-2628
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 Morro Bay
- Great Seafood & Clam Chowder
- Go Wine Tasting
- Ocean view Golf Course
- Visit Hearst Castle
- Go Antique Shopping
Top things to do on a budget
- Walk the beach
- Ride your bike
- Hike Montana De Oro Park
- Watch the surfers at Morro Rock
- See the Elephant Seals
Top things to do with a family
- Walk on the beach
- Visit Hearst Castle
- Fresh Fish & Chips
- Fly a kite on the beach
- Peddle a surrey together
Fred Wickman , owner


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This is a song I wrote some years ago and only now I had the opportunity to record. I was going through some struggles but God is the only One who walks with us through the valley of shadow of death. He is faithfull and with God we are more than conquerous
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British Gas job losses - statement
British Gas has released this statement after news confirming it is to close its Southampton office, and the 500 staff positions within.
– Spokesman, British Gas
British Gas has today confirmed its decision to close its Southampton contact centre by the end of 2012, following a 90 day consultation period at the site.
"The business will continue to work had to support all those impacted by this decision and continues to investigate redeployment and alternative employment opportunities."


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For quite a while now, the MOO community have been asking us to make Postcards. It was on our Big List of Things to Do, and so we're really happy to be able to tell you – we've crossed it off the list! Postcards are live!
Available in packs of 20, you can choose a different image for the front of every card. Like our other Products you can upload or import the images yourself, or choose images from our designers. Use our online tool to design the back of the cards, with a choice of colours, fonts and layouts.
Even better, if you buy them before October 28th (midnight, UK time) the shipping is free!
They do say that Postcards are one of the most collected items in the world. If you could see the MOO office right now you'd think we were going for some kind of collecting record ourselves. We have different cards covering almost every surface – in different types of paper, finish, layout etc. We're really happy with the final outcome, and we hope you will be too. They're on nice thick paper stock, gloss laminated on one side. (Glossy – but not nasty glossy, don't panic, matt laminate-lovers). Try a pack out, and let us know what you think. We do listen!
And it might seem kind of early – but guess what? The Holidays are coming! Oh yes, it's time to start thinking about the festive season again. We know the MOO community are a creative bunch, so we've made this! Its a Holiday Card competition and People Powered Card Store. We'll post more about this next week… but check it out and get your creative juices flowing – we can't wait to see what you come up with. And more to the point, there's money to be won!
Awesome! I'm gonna have to start sending postcards to everyone I know.
That's great, guys, but unfortunately, I cannot justify these when Winkflash sells them at less than half the price in any quantity. Kudos in your endeavor, but I think I will stick to the Mini Cards…
Yay, long awaited Moo Postcards! Nice.
I have a question. When personalizing Postcards, there's an option to remove Moo logo from the backside. Why there's no such option for Notecards as well?
well I just placed my order for postcards and I cant wait to get them!
i *heart* Moo
yay, thank you moo…can't wait to get some postcards (which I'm sure I'll get too attached to to actually post)
Yay! Another cool product. Can't wait to get 'em!
Ive just sent away my order for moo postcard, yeah i guess they are a bit pricy but moo's made it easy for me too try it out, then ill look somewhere cheaper… love the moo cards, just ordered my favorite photo to use as a business card
Will a postcard template be available soon?
I sure would love to be able to order standard business card sized Moo Cards. Especially if I could get them with my business name embossed over the photo on the front, and then with all the standard business information on the back. The minicards are cute, and I do use them as business cards, but I'd like the option of getting standard sized business cards as well.
No, I don't expect you to change your product lineup for little old me, but I figured you'd want to know the interest is out there. Drop me an e-mail if you ever decide to provide such a product.
I'd like to know what the bulk discount is for ordering postcards – I didn't see that on your FAQ page.
I too am interested in regular-sized business cards as well. I currently use the minicards, and people like them, but they say they are too easy to lose!


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The controversy over busing in Jefferson County Schools has flared up again at the State Capitol. A Louisville lawmaker is again pushing a bill calling for neighborhood schools.
The bill, SB 216, would change state law to allow students to attend the school nearest to their home. "This is my attempt, quite frankly, to get the kids out of the buses and into the schools," Sen. Dan Seum told the Senate Education Committee.
Seum's bill comes after last year's Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that the law allowing students to enroll in the nearest school, does not mean they can also attend that school.
SB 216 changes that law to read "enroll and attend."
"And it just seems to me, that if we got the time to bus a child two hours a day, an at-risk child, sticking him or her on a bus for two hours a day, we could probably put an extra hour in the classroom and maybe educate them," Seum testified.
The Education Committee passed the bill with just four "no" votes -- all Democrats. They say enrollment decisions should be left up to local school boards.
"I truly believe that we need to leave decisions in various counties up to the elected officials that are closest to and know the schools the best," said Lexington Sen. Kathy Stein.
But Seum says that argument does not fly in Jefferson Co. "My local school board has completely and totally failed the children of Jefferson Co. We have one of the worst school systems in the state, and if they can't do the job, maybe I can help," he said.
But State Senator Gerald Neal of Louisville disagreed. I think this is a distraction, a diversion. I think it creates all kind of strains and, even on some levels, animosity within the district," said Neal.
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Bought this with a gift card and I love it!!! Has an initial smell when you apply it but goes away...totally worth the results^^ My skin feels softer and I noticed that I haven't broken out since using it. Also, reduced the redness I had=) Will repurchase!
This product remind me of my grandma, it smells and feels the same as a camphor ointment she used for her ulcerated chilblain on the heel during the cold and damp winter.
I have no doubt that camphor ointment is a savior during winter, however, Yu-Be is definitely overpriced, I'd rather take a traditional chinese camphor ointment instead of this one.
Love this stuff, but in the US it's ridiculously overpriced. In Asia, it's a drugstore product. I recently went to Taiwan and bought some there for about $10.50 for the large tub size plus a bonus purse tube; in Japan I'd imagine it's even cheaper. I'd suggest anyone who wants some buy it from overseas; $24 for a tub is outrageous. Just be aware that in Asia it's sold under its original name "YuSkin A". (The manufacturer's website states that Yu-Be is the name they sell the product under in the US only.)
In any case, it's an excellent moisturizer. I use it on my feet, hands, cuticles, and it's the best lip conditioner I've found. I put a bit on my lips at night, and in the morning I slough off an entire layer of dead white skin, leaving my lips super soft. And a little bit goes a long way, so a tub lasts a really long time.
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I agree this product is ridiculously expensive in the UK/US but if you can manage to get it shipped over from Japan, as i did, it is sooo cheap i got a fairly large tub for about £5.
Anyway i highly recommend this product for anyone with sensitive skin, this was an absolute LIFESAVER for me when i had the worst allergic reaction to benzyl peroxide ever. i looked like a puffer fish and my skin was blistered all over, i tried hydrocortisone cream but it did nothing so i smothered this on and my skin recovered quickly, it is truely amazing stuff.
I now use it on my cheeks in winter or on my lips... anywhere reallly! highly recommend this stuff!
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While this isn't a bad product, it is WAY overpriced for what it does. Unless $25 doesn't really make a dent in your wallet, I would skip this and pick up some Vaseline. This smells strongly of camphor, which isn't pleasant to me. It really does nothing more for me than plain old Vaseline. I strongly regret this purchase.
I actually like the scent of camphor, to me its very comforting so it wasn't a problem for me. It is strong at first, though. This is non greasy and absorbs pretty quickly and the scent also disappears quickly too. I'm always searching for a good hand cream that I don't have to continuosly apply over and over, with this I don't. I've only had it literally 2 days and am sooo in love with it that once I'm done I am going back for more.
I am soo impressed with this product. It really delivers. I tend to have dry elbows and I have tried numerous creams, lotions, body butters, etc. This works the best on them. Definitely a new staple.
I received a generous sample of this moisturizing skin cream. This moisturizer is glycerin-based enriched with vitamin E, B2 and camphor.
This stuff smells like camphor, I don't like the smell at all. It has a salve/cream consistency and is a light orange color when it comes out of the tube. Though no color shows up once applied.
It absorbs pretty well and yes, it is moisturizing. I used it mostly on hands, lips and face (on dry spots). Because of the bad scent and the hefty price tag I wouldn't buy a full size product of Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream.
To sum it up, this is just an average cream. I don't understand the hype. continued >>
Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream is an ointment for dry skin that is from Japan. I got a sample from Sephora and used it on my nose that was sore from having a cold, and it really helped heal and protect it, and fast (overnight). It's glycerin based and has a bit of camphor and vitamins. The camphor gives a little tingle, but it's not very strong and goes away after a few minutes. It has a rich, whipped consistency and it's light yellow (supposely from the natural color of one of the vitamins). I think this is great for chapped skin and other skin problems but not for maintaining moisture on otherwise healthy skin. (too strong for that). To me it's similar to Aquaphor - I would use it instead of that product. I like it better because it's not petroleum based and has vitamins so it seems like it's better for your skin. Only gripe is it's a tad expensive ($24 for a 2.75 oz jar) but a little goes a long way.
Update: Used this on my 2- month old son's face - he had dry rough skin and some red bumps from that. Aquaphor didn't help it but after a few days Yu-Be helped heal his skin!
Some information from yu-be.com on the product:
Glycerin - Natural "Humectant" attracts and retains moisture in the skin, making it softer.
Vitamin E - Natural anti-oxidant and skin protector.
Vitamin B2 - Helps to smooth rough or damaged skin - also gives Yu-Be it's natural yellow color.
Camphor - Helps soothe minor skin irritations and improves blood circulation - mild scent dissapears in minutes leaving skin feeling healthy.
Glycerin, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Camphor, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, EDTA, Methylparaben
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My first impression of this cream was actually not that great. I sampled it in the store, and hated the smell on my hands, not to mention it didn't feel like it was very moisturizing. I later received a free sample with an online order. I didn't want to waste it, and read that it could be used on lips... so I tried it. You only need a little bit, I don't recommend putting alot because it feels gooey and camphor doesn't taste too great. It won't feel very thick, but IT WORKS (at least for me). If my lips have been a little neglected and feel chapped or dry, I put this on overnight. It sinks in really fast, almost feels like there's nothing on my lips, but any dry skin softens and rolls off easily by the next morning and my lips are smooth and comfortable! My boyfriend also complained one time that his lips were cracked and hurt. He tried to use one of my Lip Smackers, but it stung his lips because it has alcohol. I told him to use some of the Yu-Be - no stinging, and his lip was healed overnight. I have used Blistex, Carmex, Vaseline, Aquaphor, and Burt's Bees when my lips were especially chapped, and none of them worked as well as the Yu-Be for me.


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Here's a shot of the front of the sweatshirt I got for Christmas. It's amazing what you can do with a computer and printer nowadays.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
Wear it in health.
"Life's tough.It's even tougher if you're stupid."
- John Wayne
" We hang petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
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A great family portrait: Bigdog, Bigdog, Jr. and lil' pup.
"Never forget where it is you come from, or you may find yourself someplace you don't want to be"
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That's great.
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government
to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the
government lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." Patrick Henry
That's a great gift Bigdog Wear it on special occasions so you don't wear it out too fast, that's a keeper
Be careful, He may hand deliver just to get a "look" at your cub!
Brute force and Ignorance.
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Hey Bigdog,
Are you up for a road trip to Mike's If so, this might change your mind:
Stoutsville, OH to Sierra Vista, AZ
"Never forget where it is you come from, or you may find yourself someplace you don't want to be"
Greg Norman
Looks like I might have to consider an airlift! I'm gettin too old for these long road trips! Anybody got a spare C5A transport they're not using.
Anyway, If Mike makes it here for Cubfest 05, I can make my move then.....
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
Cub-Bud, If I don't have a broken arm or other health disaster, you have to know I will be in Stoutsville come June...Travlin and pullin the Cubs and meeting all the new folks along the way is a great time. I'll be swingin through Pope to round up you and Russ this year. Travlin and Cub haulin ...eveyone you meet wants to talk about the Cubs.
I might even try to make it up to Dieppe, NB this year. That would be a trip..
I travel slow and unhook for side trips along the way too. Can't imagine a more fun way to spend my retirement and summer. Still miss the midwest (except in winter):D Last year I stopped at Natchez Trace Park and cut some grass there with my '59 and Woods 42CF6 This year I will be discing Bigdog's front and back yard and his neighbor's yard
Then RPRU in July and Nashville. Plenty to see do around there ..and then CubArama again..WOW... Was lookin at the pictures from Fredericktown again yesterday..Man that seems like it was years ago already but it only been a little more than 3 months
Need to have everyone out here to visit the Huachuca Mountains too. How about trying the Grueling Carr Canyon Cub Climb .. From my place up to the top of Carr Peak and back..easy 1/2 day . Are you up for it How about it BD
Have Cubs...Will Travel
Sounds like you have some travellin to do
And you are very much welcome to come and visit us here in Dieppe. We would be honoured my friend.
I should be somewhat mended by then and able to get around a lot more
Confusion breeds Discussion which breeds Knowledge which breeds Confidence which breeds Friendship
OK, the starting line doesn't look so bad. I guess the finish line isn't that bad. Curly should be able to make it in third gear all the way. It's beginning to look like a busy summer with Cubfest, RPR, Portland, Cubarama and a couple of others stuck in among them. I better re-grease the wheel bearings on the trailer.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
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Thanks Rudi. It would be great to meet you and see your beautiful country.
You are welcome to try the Grueling Carr Canyon Cub Climb too Some of these guys think I'm nuts, but I just might show up in Dieppe.
Bigdog, Curley would have no problems making it up the dirt road to the top, the only problem I see is getting Curley out here.
My buddy down at the USDA Forest Service said he would close the road 1/2 day for the Cub Convoy ....Anybody else up for the challenge
Is there enough oxygen in the air for these little IH updraft carbs to do their job I would gladly come to AZ, if I could find the vacation time. Between RPRU and The Cub-Arama, it's all spoken for.
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A 47-year-old assistant Fort Osage fire chief was killed in a single-car accident Sunday night while responding to a call.
Harold Hollingsworth, a 16-year veteran with Fort Osage, was driving his fire department SUV during a severe thunderstorm about 10 p.m. Sunday while heading to a fire in Buckner.
That was when the SUV slid off the road and hit a tree during the heavy downpour. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died Sunday night.
Hollingsworth was married and had two sons.
Fort Osage Fire Protection District Chief John Yocum lauded his fallen comrade in a news conference, saying he was dedicated and passionate. Yocum detailed Hollingsworth's 25-year career helping fight fires and save lives. He served in the Missouri National Guard. Hollingsworth also served for a time on the Lexington school board.
"He will be deeply missed," Yocum said. "Harold was always positive. He was the guy who always wanted you to look at the positive side."
Todd Farley, an assistant fire chief with the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, said it's the first time a Fort Osage firefighter has died in the line of duty.
"[He] was a valued member of the Fort Osage Fire Protection District and served this community with honor and integrity. He leaves behind a loving family and fire department family," Farley said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating.
Funeral arrangements were pending Monday.
It was a tough day Monday for both the Fort Osage and Lexington fire departments.
Hollingsworth lived in Lexington, where he was a part-time firefighter and medic. He joined the Lexington department in 1989. He joined the Fort Osage department in 1997 but continued his role with the Lexington agency.
"He loved the fire service," Yocum said. "The one thing he loved more than the fire service was his wife and his two children."
He was active in his children's lives, including participating in Boy Scouts and coaching wrestling.
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44Bruce Jenner's Plastic Surgery Revealed
Kim Kardashian has been flapping her gums, this time about her step-dad Bruce Jenner. I'm sure you'll find this practically unbelievable but twenty-five years ago, Bruce Jenner had a face-lift and nose job. I just thought he always looked like the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz, but no. His perma-shock countenance is the result of surgery gone terribly, terribly wrong.
Anyway, he had corrective surgery to undo the craziness. Above is a picture of him before….
After the jump is the after pic. And prepare to be blown away…
Okay, what am I missing? Bruce showed of his modified mug in June's issue of Life & Style. I think Kim Kardashian summed up the change the best: "You can hardly tell he had anything done."
May 15, 2009 at 8:11 am by Wendie
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Too bad Bruce drank the Hollywood kool-aid and had the plastic surgery in the first place.
Unbelievable that he had more work done and still looks like that.
So true – it's weird that people with such great good looks think that they have to improve their looks, and then they look worse! He looked so much better with the nose that God and evolution gave him – it was a handsome nose and he was a handsome man.
All that looks different is that his double chin is gone, and sorry, but no plastic surgeon gave him that! Does he have body dysmorphic disorder, like so many of the people who can't stop tinkering with themselves? Olympic gold can't buy you self acceptance, I guess.
I agree with you 100%. He had the stereotypical California good looks when he won Olympic gold and probably got talked into having surgery by his family.
What a shame to wind up looking like that.
Plus he has to deal with all those idiotic Kardashians. Just more proof he's a mental midget.
I'm from New Zealand and watching the Kardashians is my guilty secret! Bruce is one of my favourites as he brings a well needed touch of conservatism to the show. I agree – he was very good looking before and you wonder what made him have the surgery in the first place. I hope he is happy with the result – I do think he comes across as a nice guy.How DOES he cope with all those women??? I will keep on watching – it's great entertainment!
The only thing I see different is that now is left eye looks smaller, well his right eye to him, but his left when I'm looking at him. Other then that, I can't see the difference
You can all talk all the shit you want but he has achieved more in his lifetime then all of us combined! He also somehow managed to turn his sports abilities into millions upon millions of dollars w/o ever entering the NBA or NFL and has an incredibly beautiful wife! Get over yourselves – I guarantee you, that in your 50′s, you're gonna get some word done also!
I guarantee you that I'm not!
by marrying into this FAME WHORE FAMILY, he deserves every bit of smack we talk! it comes with the territory. and F plastic surgery. F it right in the A. as i age, i say GIMMEE DEM WRINKLES…
I would love to see his naturally handsome face (before the surgeries) with the normal amount of wrinkles for someone his age. I bet he WOULD HAVE still been drop dead gorgeous!!!!!!! Leave your face alone, people!!!!!!!
um reno i'm pretty sure he had a facelift at 35. who does that??
"I guarantee you, that in your 50's, you're gonna get some word done also!"
What the hell, so everyone in their 50′s eventually has plastic surgery? What planet are you living on?
Honestly, the first picture is a lot more flattering.
Eh, sucks for him.
He looks like a chick either way.
EXACTLY what I thought.
there was a time when he just went total gay
I guess there are a lot of greedy plastic surgeons. Who in the hell would give a good looking 35 year old so many procedures. He had his eyes done, and probably had a chin implant, plus the nose job and the face lifting. There may be more it was so damn drastic. I am sure many of us will have something done, lets just hope it is by the surgeon who takes care of Susan Lucci, she is about 60? and look how good she looks. And for god sakes we should not be getting face lifts at 35, and the noes jobs should be by a reputable surgeon. with tons of referances.
I would love to see his naturally beautiful face (before the surgery) with all the wrinkles that come from natural aging. I bet he would have still been a knock-out!!!!!!!!!!
Gramma?!! Gramma?!! Is that you? Geesh, he looks more and more like my gramma — 76 years young!
I think he's an exceptional man who's accomplished incredible athletic accomplishments in his lifetime. Personally, he can do whatever he wants in order to allow himself to feel better about his appearance. That's what is wonderful about living in America-we all have the freedom to choose whatever we want to do to our appearance. There will always be people who complain about something, it merely reflects how they feel about themselves on the inside.
He had his chin done.
He was so much more handsome before he messed it up.
He used to be so beautiful! I had the worst crush on him when I was little.
I find it scary that no matter how rich you are, there are no guarantees with plastic surgery. Sometimes it looks great, sometimes you turn into a freakshow. Eventually, everyone is Hollywood is going to look the same. I must be getting used to it-even Joan Rivers doesn't frighten me anymore.
I think that if the plastic surgery goes well then no one should be able to tell that you got anything done. Maybe that you just look a little more rested.
Too often, the surgery looks like this or like that Kenny rogers scariness.
He looks even more like an alien.
ya, um, am I missing something? A doctor was paid to do this? I could've put on bandages and charged a cool couple hundred thou for this too.
omg!! I just looked up pictures of him from his Olympic days and he was GORGEOUS!! Its so sad that he thought he had to do anything in the first place.
He used to be good looking before the first round of plastic surgery. Afterwards, I thought he looked like a pre-op drag queen in men's clothes. Sometimes you should just leave well enough alone.
Bag on Bruce all you want, but you must admit she does look a lot younger with the surgery.
Forget the face, that's done…what about how they posed for that after pic? Does anybody else think she should've moved her hand off of his man-boob?
He looks like he's morphing into a freakin' chick. Seriously, his face now looks feminine to me….oy, so NOT cool!
I bet Brody never touches his face
i think that he still is ugly! but without the surgeries i think he would look better for his age
Back when he was an Olympic champion my ex-wife thought he was very handsome and now with the too-thin nose he looks effeminate and strange. Men are supposed to have broader noses than that, he looks like a woman now. I wonder if he ever looks at his old photos from back then and goes "Man, what was I thinking?!"
I remember Bruce Jenner as a great looking Olympic champion! He would have aged great if he let nature take its course. Men don't really need to mess around with plastic surgery…they are lucky that way. In Bruce's case it is all in the nose, the old one was better.
He may have body dysmorphic disorder, which is often misunderstood to affect mostly women, however research shows that it affects men as well. If this is true and Mr. Jenner has this disorder it is very difficult for us to judge his decision to have this surgery. Like most people who have unnecessary plastic surgery, we don't see what they see.
Research has shown cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to be effective in treating BDD. BDD is a chronic illness and symptoms are likely to persist, or worsen, if left untreated.
I wish him and is family well.
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I had such a huge crush on Bruce Jenner back in 1976 and thought he was very handsome – ski nose and all. He looked just fine to me. I think that he was pressured to go under the knife after he moved to Hollywood and got into show biz. And no, he looks about the same to me. I guess they cannot add his nose back.
It would be interesting if he talked in more detail why he got the first round of facial surgery in his 30s. That's the story. He was cute as heck and considered a heartthrob before. This corrective round didn't change much other than it looks like the eyebrows are more natural.
Looks like Plastic Man to me, YIKES! The man was drop dead gorgeous before. I guess when he got together with the bimbos from hell, he couldn't be happy with aging gracefully amongst all the plastic females he's surrounded by. Whatta shame.
I went to high school with Bruce in Connecticut, he doesn't look the same since the surgery. Nice guy in school, down to earth, friendly but what were you thinking Bruce ?? . Put the ski jump back on the nose, it was you ! I hear you talk on tv and it reminds me of the times I played touch football with you on saturday mornings in front of the high school. your voice remains the same, only your looks have changed. Dennis L.
The Bruce Jenner of long ago was one of the handsomest men, face and body.I don't know why he had the first surgery done to begin with. We have to realize he's much older now so he can't look like that handsome young man. I do think this surgery gave him a softer look. I'll take him, he's so nice and I think he looks good for his age.I'm surprised he hasn't aged more than he has while dealing with his 3 stepdaughters! they are enough to age anybody!!!!
I forgot, in addition to the nose job, eyes face lift, possible chin implant, there are unnecessary cheek implants and what about the lips?
He looks like a total butt munch
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Cyrus Shahabi, Farnoush Banaei-Kashani, "Decentralized Resource Management for a Distributed Continuous Media Server," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 1183-1200, November, 2002.
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Two hatches outboard of the fish box conceal dry storage with rod racks built in along the hullsides. Forward and on the centerline lies a shallow dry-storage box, which sits over the subdeck fish box, and an oval 15-gallon livewell is found forward of that. A hanging anchor locker holds a vertically stored Danforth anchor, and a pop-up bow cleat sits at the forepeak.
The boat's raised gunwale is wide enough to mount a large trolling motor; our test boat came with a MinnKota 102-inch 36-volt iPilot unit, which most anglers are certain to opt for. Like all Pathfinders, the 2600 comes prewired for a trolling motor.
Pathfinder now molds its own coolers, utilizing gelcoat colors that match the boat's hull. These optional coolers make a great complement to the boat, and do double duty both as a rugged cooler capable of serious ice retention and as forward passenger seating. There's also a tilt-out tackle bin on the forward side of the console.
The centered helm features an ample surface above for mounting electronics. The boat's gauges and switches are arranged to port with the throttle binnacle to starboard. A glove box on the aft side of the console contains the boat's breaker panel, and a molded footrest below makes driving the boat a more comfortable affair.
The test boat sported an optional powder-coated T-top — a heavy-duty unit with built-in LED lights — two storage compartments fore and aft, recessed speaker-mounting modules, and six rod holders mounted on the aft end of the top. There's even a pad built in for a small radar, should a buyer desire one.
Helm seating came in the form of a bench seat with folding armrests perched atop a molded fiberglass box containing two storage drawers to the left and tackle trays to the right. The boat's trolling-motor batteries sit beneath the deck just aft of the leaning post, and the main batteries are in the post. Battery switches sit behind a panel on the port side of the leaning post, where they're easy to access.
The aft casting deck comes complete with a standard 48-gallon livewell on the centerline, and you can optionally plumb a large storage box, which lies aft and to port as a release well. A similar compartment to starboard does duty as dry storage, and a large hatch aft and to center provides inner-hull access for servicing pumps and reaching through-hulls. The big V-8 Yamaha came mounted on a jackplate, and the boat's Power Pole came mounted to an offset bracket that attaches to the jackplate. A swim platform mounted to port lets you get in and out of the boat with ease.
Pathfinder has once again upped the ante with the 2600, creating a boat that will offer tremendous versatility and value for the fisherman who needs one boat to handle a wide variety of fishing tasks. If that sounds like you, be sure to check out this boat. It might be just what you've been looking for in an all-around fishing machine.


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A controversial, city-wide prayer gathering was weeks in the making and Saturday, it happened. NBC12 first reported about Richmond Councilwoman Michelle Mosby's plans to hold a city-wide prayer event for all Richmond schools. There's been a lot of talk about whether that event should even happen.
Organizers say they just wanted a neutral place to show how prayer will help our schools, so they chose every school in Richmond. They followed the proper protocol to assemble. Still, there are many convinced a public school isn't the place to do it.
"This is about anybody that believes in prayer and when I looked it up, it says all religions pray," Councilwoman Michelle Mosby said.
All 51 Richmond public schools were assigned Saturday to a local minister, each joining in prayer.
"If you are Muslim, you're welcome. If you are Buddhist, you're welcome," Mosby said.
She organized the prayer gathering and says she doesn't understand the criticism.
"Are you offended by the backlash?" we asked.
"Yes, I really am because those that are doing the backlash didn't call to say can I be a part and got an answer of no," Mosby said.
But some are saying not so fast.
"You simply can't do that," said NBC12 legal analyst Steve Benjamin.
He had concerns when this idea first surfaced.
"Anything that gives the appearance that the city or the school system is promoting religion is forbidden," Benjamin said.
But Mosby says Richmond Schools Superintendent's office signed off on the city-wide prayer and local ministers didn't hesitate to join in.
"Keep the guns out of school, keep the teachers focused on what their supposed to be doing and keep the children's minds open so they might receive what the teachers are doing," said Rev. Lela Smith.
While the event was going on, many NBC12 viewers took to Facebook to weigh in.
"Why is there an issue? Our schools need a lot of prayer and so does this nation," wrote Pammy Turley.
"These are public schools and religion needs to be kept out. Feel free to do so anywhere else," Thomas Blakenship added.
Fourth grader Jeremiah Grey was there and enjoyed the prayer.
"They should agree because I'm praying to the Lord," the young student said.
Mosby says there were no protests or disruptions at any of the schools during the prayer event. She says she would like to see the event continue in the future but under different leadership.
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Actress Gabrielle Union keeps a very busy schedule, but she made time to speak with CBS Atlanta News about her recent projects.
You may have even spotted Union in Atlanta while she was shooting Being Mary Jane for four months.
Union plays Mary Jane Paul, a successful TV news anchor and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation.
On the BET show, intense drama will unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work and commitments to her family.
Producers feel this is a plot that millions of modern women will both relate and respond to.
Union also spoke to CBS Atlanta News' Jennifer Banks about what she enjoyed in Atlanta when the cameras weren't rolling.
"I did a lot of eating," she joked. Union named several restaurants such as Urban Licks, St. Regis, Taka sushi and passion, Spondivits and STK.
Union also complemented the talented crews to actors she has worked with locally. She is proud to be a part of local projects that benefit Georgia's booming entertainment industry.
Recently, the actress was selected for People's Most Beautiful list for 2013.
"What are some of your beauty secrets?" Banks asked.
"I replaced sugar drinks years ago and that has made the biggest difference for me," she said.
Union also spoke about her boyfriend, 31-year-old NBA Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade.
"He keeps me on my toes and keeps me current," she jokes.
Rumors have swirled that Wade and Union may have gotten engaged after his third NBA championship win last week.
If the rumors are true, Union kept her lips sealed about the proposal.
She did, however, express how proud she is of Wade's talent on the court.
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Europe is generally agreed to be the birthplace of western culture, including such legendary innovations as the democratic nation-state, football and tomato sauce.
The word Europe comes from the Greek goddess Europa, who was kidnapped by Zeus and plunked down on the island of Crete. Europa gradually changed from referring to mainland Greece until it extended finally to include Norway and Russia.
Don't be confused that Europe is called a continent without looking like an island, the way the other continents do. It's okay. The Ural mountains have steadily been there to divide Europe from Asia for the last 250 million years. Russia technically inhabits "Eurasia".
Europe is presently uniting into one political and economic zone with a common currency called the Euro. The European Union originated in 1993 and is now composed of 27 member states. Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.
Do not confuse the EU with the Council of Europe, which has 47 member states and dates to 1949. These two bodies share the same flag, national anthem, and mission of integrating Europe. The headquarters of the Council are located in Strasbourg, France, and it is most famous for its European Court of Human Rights.
In spite of these two bodies, there is still no single Constitution or set of laws applying to all the countries of Europe. Debate rages over the role of the EU in regards to national sovereignty. As of January 2009, the Lisbon Treaty is the closest thing to a European Constitution, yet it has not been approved by all the EU states.
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UPDATE: The East beat the West, 60-56, on the strength of Arne Duncan's 20 points and 11 rebounds.
The NBA is officially into the All-Star break after TNT's Thursday doubleheader, so let's take a look at the events on the docket for Friday beginning with the Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where two-time game MVP Kevin Hart will return to take a shot at a third.
ESPN will broadcast the event, beginning at 7 p.m. ET, which will feature a mix of celebrities, on-air personalities, a politician and both former and active professional athletes. Hart will try and defend his title against the likes of Erin Heatherton, Nick Cannon, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, Arne Duncan, Bruce Bowen and Skylar Diggins.
The teams will be coached by 'NBA Countdown' hosts Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose, and one lucky fan will have the opportunity to be part of the action through Sprint's Assistant Coach For A Day Sweepstakes. The winner will be flown to New Orleans for All-Star 2014 to serve as assistant coach for either the East or West.
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An extemely awkward picture of Bob Costas: http://t.co/AFARLzaF (from @FoolishReporter)—
Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) December 03, 2012
Yesterday, Twitter users slammed anti-gun zealot/sportscaster Bob Costas with a reality-based reminder about the bow-and-arrow domestic violence killings in Casper, Wyoming. Today, Second Amendment supporters tried to inject more sense into the public square with a reminder about one of Costas' own blood-spattered colleagues and the infamous crime that left Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman dead.
Yes, Bob Costas, guns are the problem. Nicole Brown Simpson would be alive today if OJ hadn't shot her with that knife.—
Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) December 03, 2012
BOB COSTAS: OJ's Wife NICOLE B.SIMPSON was STABBED to DEATH, After several Years of Physical ABUSE. A GUN would've Protected her from HIM!—
Conservative (@ChristiChat) December 03, 2012
Does Bob Costas remember that a knife was used in the O.J. Simpson murder case? ow.ly/i/1clES—
Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) December 03, 2012
Hey Bob Costas, what do you think Nicole Simpson thinks about your claim? #FireCostas—
Ms. Esquire (@JuliaEsquire) December 03, 2012
Dear Bob Costas: If there was no gun, O.J. Simpson couldn't have…. oops. #stupid—
Brent Bozell (@BrentBozell) December 03, 2012
Dear Bob Costas…if we'd only had knife control Nicole Brown Simpson would still be alive. #jackass #getaclue—
Jonathan Blackman (@jxb0061) December 03, 2012
Bob Costas would prefer NFL players stabbed their better-halfs to death, ala O.J. Simpson, rather than shooting them…what a dumbass.—
The Dawghouse (@dawghouseradio) December 03, 2012
Bob Costas is an idiot. O.J. Simpson murdered 2 people with a knife. Is America gonna outlaw steak knives too?—
Mike Wade (@Mike_Wade90) December 03, 2012
Bob Costas says if football players don't have guns their girlfriends are safe. Nicole Brown Simpson is still dead. #bankitchenknives—
Brian Mattson (@BrianGMattson) December 03, 2012
But hey, let's not let reason get in the way of what Bob Costas believes.
#FireCostas: Backlash over Bob Costas anti-gun rant, double standards erupts


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Also on this page see Nue Speling version
On other pages see Advantages 1, 2, 3.
ALL who love our language and realize the responsibilities of our Empire will agree that every British citizen should be able to speak English. That is far from being the case at present.
To take India alone, there are millions who do not know English. If they can read at all, they depend for their information about the Empire on the native press, which often misleads them, it may be unconsciously. It is our duty to educate these millions; the key to their education is the English language. We place great difficulties in their way by our irregular spelling. If it were reasonable they could almost teach themselves.
It is a barrier hard to surmount for them, for the French Canadians, for the Afrikaans speakers of South Africa, and many others of our fellow-subjects whose mother tongue is not English.
A common language is a powerful bond. Is it wise for us to retain our spelling, which our fellow-subjects tell us is such a great obstacle to the general acquisition of our language?
In other respects it is so admirable. The pronunciation, apart from the spelling, is easily acquired. It presents more difficulty to some nations than to others, but there are foreigners all over the world who speak it clearly and without a disturbing accent.
The grammar is very simple - far less complicated than that of French or German, or perhaps any other language.
The vocabulary is remarkably rich; in a unique way it is drawn on the one hand from Teutonic sources, on the other from French and Latin.
A knowledge of English opens up a splendid literature.
Is it surprising that such a language should prove attractive to foreigners? Many find it useful to know English for commercial reasons. There are others who learn it from no motive of direct gain. Their number is steadily increasing; but they all tell the same story of the great difficulties presented by the spelling. They have overcome them, but how many are prevented from learning English by this serious obstacle?
It is not too much to say that if we had had rational spelling sixty or seventy years ago, the artificially constructed languages would have had little success. Take even the most ingenious of them: they may be a little simpler in grammar, and perhaps in pronunciation, but their vocabulary cannot compare with that of English, and in literature they offer but little. The only respect in which they are really superior is in the spelling.
It is sometimes urged that no existing language would ever be adopted for universal use, because of national jealousies, and that we must therefore have recourse to a neutral - that is, an artificial -language. Doubtless, any attempt to enforce the adoption of English as the language of international communication would meet with opposition; but there would be no need to enforce it. If it is rationally spelt, it will be so obviously the easiest language to learn, and at the same time the most attractive owing to its commercial value and its literary treasures, that we can trust to its becoming the recognized medium of international communication through its intrinsic merits and without propaganda. On a restricted scale that is happening now; with a good spelling, it would proceed far more rapidly.
What a splendid prospect, that of a world in which all men can speak our tongue! What a vast audience for the writers and the speakers who use our splendid language! What a great step towards the brotherhood of man!
First published, November, 1913.
Re-issued, October, 1941.
AUL huu luv our langgwej and realiez dhe responsibilitiz ov our Empier wil agree dhat evry British sitizen shood be aebl to speek Inglish. Dhat iz far from being dhe kaes at prezent.
To taek Indya aloen, dhaer ar milyonz huu duu not noe Inglish. If dhae kan reed at aul, dhae depend for dhaer informaeshon about dhe Empier on dhe naetiv pres, which ofen misleedz dhem, it mae be unkonshusly. It iz our duety to eduekaet dheez milyonz; dhe kee to dhaer eduekaeshon iz dhe lnglish langgwej. We plaes graet difikultiz in dhaer wae bie our ireguelar speling. If it wer reezonabl, dhae kood aulmoest teech dhemselvz.
It iz a barryer hard to sermount for dhem, for dhe French Kanaedyanz, for dhe Afrikaans speekerz ov South Afrika, and meny udherz ov our feloe-subjekts huuz mudher tung iz not Inglish.
A komon langgwej iz a pourfool bond. Iz it wiez for us to retaen our speling, which our feloe-subjekts tel us iz such a graet obstakl to dhe jeneral akwizishon ov our langgwej?
In udher respekts it iz soe admirabl. Dhe pronunsyaeshon, apart from dhe speling, iz eezily akwierd. It prezents mor difikulty to sum naeshonz dhan to udherz, but dhaer ar forrenerz aul oever dhe wurld huu speek it kleerly and widhout a disturbing aksent.
Dhe gramar iz very simpl - far les komplikaeted dhan dhat ov French or Jurman, or perhaps eny udher langgwej.
Dhe vokabuelary iz remarkably rich; in a ueneek wae it iz draun on dhe wun hand from Tuetonik sorsez, on dhe udher from French and Latin.
A nolej ov Inglish oepenz up a splendid literatuer.
Iz it serpriezing dhat such a langgwei shood pruuv atraktiv to forrenerz? Meny fiend it uesfool to noe Inglish for komurshal reezonz. Dhaer ar udherz huu lurn it from noe moetiv ov direkt gaen. Dhaer number iz stedily inkreesing; but dhae aul tel dhe saem story ov dhe graet difikultiz presented bie dhe speling. Dhae hav oeverkum dhem; but hou meny ar prevented from lurning Inglish bie dhis seeryus obstakl?
It iz not tuu much to sae dhat if we had had rashonal speling siksty or seventy yeerz agoe, dhe artifishaly konstrukted langgwejez wood hav had litl sukses. Taek eeven dhe moest injeenyus ov dhem: dhae mae be a litl simpler in gramar, and perhaps in pronunsyaeshon, but dhaer vokabuelary kanot kompaer widh dhat ov Inglish, and in literatuer dhae ofer but litl. Dhe oenly respekt in which dhae ar realy suepeeryor iz dhe speling.
It iz sumtiemz urjd dhat noe egzisting langgwej wood ever be adopted for uenivursal ues, bekauz ov nashonal jelusiz, and dhat we must dhaerfor hav rekors to a nuetral - dhat iz, an artifishal - langgwej. Doutles, eny atempt to enfors dhe adopshon ov Inglish az dhe langgwej ov internashonal komuenikaeshon wood meet widh opozishon; but dhaer wood be noe need to enfors it. If it iz rashonaly spelt, it wil be soe obvyusly dhe eezyest langgwej to lurn, and at dhe saem tiem dhe moest atraktiv oïng to its komurshal value and its literary trezherz, dhat we kan trust to its bekuming dhe rekogniezd meedyum ov internashonal komuenikaeshon thruu its intrinsic merits and widhout propaganda. On a restricted skael dhat iz hapening nou; widh a good speling, it wood proseed far mor rapidly.
Whot a splendid prospekt, dhat ov a wurld in which aul men kan speek our tung! Whot a vaast audyens for dhe rieterz and speekerz huu uez our splendid langgwej! Whot a graet step towordz dhe brudherhood ov man!
Furst Publisht, November, 1913.
Reisued, Oktoeber, 1941.
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Mac softball hosts 6A state play-in contest
May 20, 2014
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The McMinnville softball season continues on in the OSAA Class 6A play-in round.
The Grizzlies will host Sunset today at 5 p.m. at the McMinnville softball field, with the winner advancing to the Class 6A state playoffs.
McMinnville finished the 2014 season with a 12-13 overall record (6-8 Pacific Conference), taking sixth place in the Pacific Conference. Sunset finished sixth in the Metro League with a 5-20 overall record (1-14 Metro).
Also today, the McMinnville baseball team (19-6, 12-5 Pacific) plays at West Linn in a Class 6A nonleague contest. The Lions are the Three Rivers League champions with a 15-11 overall record (10-5 Three Rivers).
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Katy Girl Scout works with Texas Children's Hospital, empowers peers to earn Gold Award
HOUSTON, Texas (August, 2013) – Girl Scout Alexis F. collected DVDs and created craft kits for Texas Children's Hospital patients and taught junior high about the importance of community service to earn Girl Scouts of the USA's Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. Less than five percent of girls who join Girl Scouts achieve this national recognition.
"I gained skills as a leader when instructing younger students and learned a lot about managing a large amount of supplies," said Alexis, a 2013 graduate of Cinco Ranch High School. "I also learned it's often the little things that make the biggest difference."
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. Since 1916, girls have successfully answered the call to Go Gold, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world.
"I chose this project because it was long-term," said Alexis. "By working with junior high students and teaching them about community service, I had a more widespread, longer lasting impact."
For her project, Alexis led her team of volunteers in a donation drive for children's DVDs. She then worked with her volunteers to hold a workshop where junior high students assembled craft kits for waiting rooms at Texas Children's Hospital. More than 200 DVDs and 400 craft kits were donated.
"Through her project Alexis learned how to share her passion and enthusiasm for service with others and the widespread impact a large group could have," said Michele F., Alexis' mother.
Alexis was a member of Girl Scouts for 11 years. At Cinco Ranch High School she was a member of band, tennis, Mu Alpha Theta, French Club, National Honor Society, PALs, student council and the school's literary magazine. She is currently attending Texas A&M University to study chemical engineering.
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Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's preeminent organization for girls, with a membership of more than 3.7 million girls and adults. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl Scouting locally, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country serving more than 62,000 girls and 19,000 adults in 26 southeast Texas counties. For more information call 1-800-392-4340 or visit www.gssjc.org.
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